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Chapter 62 Encirclement and Suppression
The Department of Cautious Punishment.

After parting ways with Chen Gui, Wu Ming returned to the Shenxing Division.

On the way back, he remained silent with a furrowed brow, constantly recalling his encounter on North Street.

Although the "Miss Yanluo's" performance of "Rainbow Skirt" had revealed an extremely profound level of Taoist magic, it was still within his comprehension and tolerance. However, the feeling of being spied on afterward was terrifying.

"This person must be a master of the Daoist lineage, and his cultivation level is most likely not only at the third level of Nascent Soul, but possibly at the fourth level or even higher... There is actually a Daoist master of this level in Jingye City?"

Because Wu Ming cultivated Taoist magic, he would occasionally consult the relevant files while working at the Shenxing Division. However, there were very few records of Taoist magic practitioners in the Shenxing Division's files, and very few of them could reach the third level of refinement.

Should we report the matter of Tingxuexuan?

Wu Ming pondered to himself.

But after thinking it over, he shook his head and decided to pretend nothing had happened.

On one hand, the intelligence of the Shenxing Division is extraordinary, and they may have known about Tingxuexuan for a long time, but there are some deeper reasons why it was not recorded in the files. It would be meaningless for him to report it. On the other hand, he himself possesses the Black Emperor Subduing Demon Diagram, a treasure, and has secretly cultivated Taoist magic. He also has many secrets. If he goes to report the abnormality of Tingxuexuan, he will inevitably have to explain the reasons. He might even reveal his own secrets.

Besides,

His encounter at Tingxuexuan was a close call, but he escaped unharmed. Neither the woman playing the music nor the chilling spy later showed any malice; otherwise, he would have been unable to return to Shenxingsi long ago.

If that's the case, then for now, let's pretend nothing happened and leave everything for another day.

After thinking it over, Wu Ming decided to put the matter aside. However, just as he was about to leave the Shenxing Division and go home to rest, a minor official came, bowed respectfully to him, and then went forward to report.

"Sir Inspector, we have received orders that you are to meet us in the main hall after sunset tonight."

Upon hearing the clerk's report, Wu Ming was slightly taken aback, then waved his hand, indicating that the clerk could leave.

After the minor official left,
Wu Ming stroked his chin, a thoughtful expression on his face.

As patrol officers of the Night Patrol Division, it is normal for them to meet and patrol at night. However, the problem is that it is not their team's turn to patrol tonight. According to the rotation, their team should be on duty tomorrow night.

In other words, this is a special summons outside of normal official business.

What... happened?
Wu Ming thought for a moment, not knowing what was going on, so he left the yamen and found Shi Zhenbang, taking the initiative to ask him.

“I also received the summons, but I don’t know the specifics. However, it’s normal for the Night Patrol to take some actions from time to time. Don’t you remember more than half a year ago, on that extremely dark night, the entire Night Patrol was mobilized?”

"They are always summoned temporarily, either to deal with some incident or to deal with some bandits and thugs."

When Shi Zhenbang heard Wu Ming's question, he remained calm. It was clear that he had experienced similar situations more than once before and was not surprised. He did not even bother to inquire about the reason for the temporary summons.

After saying that, he took the initiative to explain to Wu Ming, "You don't need to find out. The higher-ups didn't tell us the reason for the gathering. Even if there are special reasons, we just need to meet on time."

Seeing this, Wu Ming didn't think much of it. He returned to his meditation room, practiced his spear technique for a while, and then returned to his home in Anning Lane at dusk. He had dinner with Wu Qi and the elderly Liu couple, and then returned to the Shenxing Division before sunset.

……

Night Patrol Division.

When Wu Ming arrived at the main hall of the Night Patrol Division, a considerable number of patrol officers and officials had already gathered there. It wasn't just Zhou Huai'an's group; Wu Ming also saw two other teams of Night Patrol officers converging in the same spot. As sunset and night fell, numerous candles were lit throughout the Night Patrol Division's offices, illuminating the entire hall. The patrol officers and officials had gathered there, all waiting.

Wu Ming observed that there were three teams of people in total, with a total of nearly a hundred people. Among them, there were fifteen patrolmen and nearly eighty patrol officers.

"What a grand display! I wonder what they're going to deal with..."

Wu Ming's eyes flickered.

Of the nearly one hundred martial artists, fifteen had reached the second stage of blood coagulation. With such a force, even if the gang of thieves he encountered the night he guarded Chen's Pharmacy were twice as powerful, they could be easily suppressed.

The joint operation of the three teams under the Night Patrol Division clearly indicated that they were about to make a big move. However, Wu Ming remained calm. After all, with his skills now combined, his strength far surpassed that of ordinary second-stage blood coagulation experts. He could even hold his own against experts who had reached the third stage of blood coagulation. With such strength, his mind was naturally composed.

Throughout the yamen, there were many people, and many patrol officers and constables were discussing what was going to happen tonight. However, they all kept their voices low, which kept the yamen orderly and not chaotic.

I do not know how long it has been.

at last.

Four figures walked in from outside.

Two of them were Zhou Huai'an and Feng Yong, who had recently been promoted to quasi-patrol officer. The other two were Luo Wei and Lin Yongchuan, two other patrol officers from the Night Patrol Division.

Three patrol officers and one prospective patrol officer—that's a total of four experts who have achieved three levels of blood coagulation. Judging from this scene, it's clear that tonight's operation is a joint effort by three groups from the Night Patrol Division.

Zhou Huai'an, with a calm expression, came to the front of the group and spoke in a deep voice.

"The department received a secret report that the Black Cloud Bandit 'He Tian' has come to the city and is lurking in the territory of the Black Wolf Gang. He is suspected of colluding with the Black Wolf Gang. Tonight's mobilization is to surround and kill the Black Cloud Bandit He Tian. If it is confirmed that the Black Wolf Gang is colluding with He Tian, ​​then the Black Wolf Gang will be suppressed on the spot."

Upon hearing Zhou Huai'an's words, a glint flashed in Wu Ming's eyes, and he finally understood the purpose of tonight's gathering.

Black clouds steal what heaven?

He was familiar with this name; he had seen it in the files of the Censorate. The man had committed all sorts of evil deeds and had been at large all along. He was also a master of blood coagulation three times and had countless lives on his hands, making him a truly ruthless villain.

As for the Black Wolf Gang, he didn't know much about it, but because he was in the Censorate, he had heard a few things about it. It seemed to be a gang that engaged in the slave trade, operating in the gray areas of the Censorate's laws, and had dozens of members.

If the Black Wolf Gang and He Tian were indeed colluding, then it would be reasonable for the Night Patrol to gather three teams to deal with such a force. After all, He Tian has a notorious reputation, and the fact that four experts with three Blood Condensation Realms were tasked with besieging him shows that they took him seriously.

The fact that the objective of the operation was not disclosed in advance is most likely because the intelligence came in hastily and they did not want to leak the information.

Luo Wei and Lin Yongchuan stood to Zhou Huai'an's left with serious expressions, remaining silent. Feng Yong stood to Zhou Huai'an's right, also silent. Only after Zhou Huai'an stated the purpose of the gathering that night did he give the order in a deep voice.

"Tonight, the three teams will operate together under my command. Follow me!"

After all,

Zhou Huai'an took the lead and walked out, while Luo Wei, Lin Yongchuan, and Feng Yong quickly followed. The other patrol officers and clerks exchanged glances and then followed in a great commotion.

(End of this chapter)