In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 204 Heading to the Divine Power Institute
The detachment leader's office.

Zhou Wanhua sat on the sofa with Lu Zhao. He handed the investigation report to Lu Zhao and took a sip of the tea that Comrade Xiao Wei had brewed.

"It's West Lake Longjing tea! The Special Counter-Strike Force is really well-treated. What level is this?"

Comrade Xiaowei replied, "It's high-grade; the market price is two thousand yuan per kilogram."

Two thousand yuan per kilogram, which is equivalent to most people's monthly salary.

In today's society, the supply system encompasses all rare commodities, and only those within the system can enjoy the best of everything.

Like life supplements, a bottle of intermediate life supplement costs around 5,000, with higher purity levels commanding a higher price. Special counter-soldiers can drink one bottle every day.

At this moment, Lu Zhao finished reading the briefing and commented: "A very decisive attempt to cut their losses and survive, but they do not have sufficient evidence to prove the facts of the crime."

The claims of poor management in the production workshop and careless transport fleet operations are purely a matter of the conduct of a small group of people. This is blatant lying, and the reasons given are full of loopholes.

If the technology to use residue from the production of advanced life supplements for secondary production truly exists, then the factory would have the corresponding procedures, and secondary production would be a normal part of the production process.

If a problem occurs in this process, then it is a problem with the winery itself, and cannot be attributed to a disciplinary issue in a particular production workshop.

This is clearly an attempt to downplay the seriousness of the matter.

Zhou Wanhua said, "These people who surrendered themselves did not have enough evidence to prove the facts of the crime, and we know they have problems. But there is nothing we can do. The physical evidence has been destroyed, and only half a bottle of sample remains. We cannot prove that what they smuggled was a high-grade life supplement."

“A pile of substandard life supplements and high-grade life supplements have vastly different sentencing outcomes. It’s similar to selling counterfeit cigarettes versus drug trafficking, where the amount involved can suddenly reach hundreds of thousands.”

The price of life supplements depends primarily on their grade and purity.

Low-level life supplements are only suitable for Tier 1 and non-Tier 1 development, mid-level life supplements are suitable for Tier 2, and high-level life supplements are suitable for Tier 3 and above.

Purity means absorption rate. Anything below T3 is so bad that even a couple of sips would be harmful to your health. Drinking this can only guarantee an increase in metabolism after using supernatural powers.

T3 is a life supplement that meets federal standards, T6 means better absorption, and T9 symbolizes the pinnacle of current federal pharmaceutical technology. Some of these products can be used directly as medicine.

That's why Zhou Wanhua reacted so strongly when she saw a truckload of life supplements.

It's quite a contrast to seeing a truck that normally carries pigs loaded with gold bars.

Lu Zhao asked, "Can we continue the investigation?"

"can."

Zhou Wanhua explained, "Federal law emphasizes evidence and does not readily accept confessions. If there is only the defendant's confession and no other evidence, the defendant cannot be found guilty and punished."

"Conversely, if the confession of the person who surrenders cannot form a complete chain of evidence, the case cannot be closed."

“But the longer a case drags on, the fewer traces there are, and the weaker the support we can get, leading to a situation where we don’t investigate because we don’t know the suspect.”

Criminal proceedings that have already been initiated have no time limit, but human resources are finite.

They cannot dedicate manpower to this indefinitely.

The moment the advanced life supplement was replaced, Zhou Wanhua understood that this matter was difficult to escalate.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Zhao could only give up and said, "Then let's continue the investigation. If it really doesn't work, then forget it."

Zhou Wanhua was somewhat surprised and said, "You're just giving up like that?"

"It's not that we're giving up, it's just that we're putting it on hold for now."

Lu Zhao spread his hands and said, "We don't have any substantial evidence, so it's difficult to conduct further investigations. While upholding the law impartially, we also need to protect ourselves. We have done our duty."

Zhou Wanhua gained a deeper understanding of Lu Zhao.

This person is contradictory; sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle.

Knowing full well that it was Zhuge Liang, he still dared to confront him head-on; now that he knows there's no other way, he knows when to back down.

Zhou Wanhua got up to leave, but was suddenly stopped by Lu Zhao.

You mean there's still half a bottle of sample left?

"That's right, to verify if it was Wuliangye brand, we took out two bottles for people to drink."

"Could we send it for testing?"

“We sent it to the Shintsunein Institute, but there are no results yet. However, I don’t have much hope. The Shintsunein Institute has a deep partnership with the brewery, so they might cooperate. Therefore, just to be on the safe side, I kept half a bottle when I sent it for testing.”

"You bring the sample over, I'll deliver it myself."

Zhou Wanhua was slightly taken aback, but immediately guessed Lu Zhao's intention and asked, "You want to ask Gu Yun for help?"

At the cadre academy, Gu Yun and Lu Zhao were quite close; they could be considered ordinary friends.

Gu Yun did not hide her background. She was a graduate of the Federation's Junior Class, ranked first in her class for three consecutive years while studying at Imperial Capital University, obtained her doctoral degree at the age of seventeen, and became a Bachelor of the Divine Power Academy at the age of twenty-one.

It's probably only a matter of time before I become a Federal Grand Secretary.

She can obtain the title of Grand Scholar as long as she develops a medicine that can help improve life, or optimizes an existing medicine, or makes a breakthrough in a cutting-edge field.

Lu Zhao shook his head and said, "I need to ask Grand Scholar Han Dongcai for help."

"Who?" Zhou Wanhua was taken aback at first, then immediately realized what was happening, and his blind eyes widened slightly.

"Is it Han Dongcai, the one I'm thinking of?"

"Does the Federation have another Grand Scholar named Han Dongcai?"

"..."

Faced with Lu Zhao's question, Zhou Wanhua began to recall whether there were any members of the top wealthy families in the Federation with the surname Lu.

Han Dongcai, a Grand Scholar, is the developer of the Five Barrier Breaking Medicine. He has received the highest scientific honor in the Federation and is known as the leading figure in academia.

It can be said that at least one-third of the breakthroughs achieved by the current second-tier extraordinary individuals in the Federation are thanks to Scholar Han.

The development of life sciences is not something that can be achieved overnight; it is the result of countless extraordinary individuals and researchers experimenting step by step.

The advent of any new drug reduces the difficulty of developing life sciences.

How could Lu Zhao possibly invite such a leading figure in the academic world?

While he was still in a daze, Lu Zhao had already taken out his phone and dialed Han Dongcai's number.

About ten seconds later, the call connected, and a slightly hoarse voice came through.

"Comrade Lu, do you still remember our contract?"

Han Dongcai's voice carried a hint of resentment.

The matter of dual supernatural powers had been on his mind day and night. If it weren't for Liu Hanwen keeping him in check, he would have already taken Lu Zhao to the Supernatural Power Academy by force. Lu Zhao said, "Of course I remember. I went to the Supernatural Power Academy once a month after I took office, but I've been too busy with work lately to get away."

"I have some free time now, so I'll go to the Divine Power Academy tomorrow. I have a sample of a life-sustaining elixir here, and I'd like to ask Scholar Han for help..."

Han Dong interrupted, "Come now if you have time. It's only 2 PM. If you're here at the Divine Power Academy, everything will be easier to discuss."

"Then I'll go right away."

Lu Zhao hung up the phone and said to Zhou Wanhua, "Go and get the samples. We'll go to the Divine Power Academy now. I don't know if Gu Yun is there, but we can meet her there."

Zhou Wanhua pursed his lips, his tone inexplicably becoming respectful, and asked, "Brother Lu, if I may ask, what does your family do?"

He was surprised that he could speak to a Federal Grand Scholar like that, and the other party even seemed to be warmly inviting him to the Divine Academy.

Zhou Wanhua thought about it for a while, but couldn't think of any prominent family member surnamed Lu. His family was considered to have some influence; his father was a second-tier transcendent being who had risen to the position of chief clerk, which was equivalent to a Brahmin in a small town.

I have some understanding of the major aristocratic families and powerful clans in the Federation.

Lu Zhao looked puzzled and replied, "My family has been farming for three generations, what's wrong?"

Zhou Wanhua took a slight breath and asked, "Is your family a federal grain company?"

That was indeed the most distinguished of the distinguished.

Lu Zhao understood Zhou's unspoken meaning and said speechlessly, "My family are farmers. My ancestors died in wars two generations ago, and now I'm the only male left."

Zhou Wanhua looked incredulous and said, "Then how come you have such a wide network of connections? Even Scholar Han treated you so warmly."

Lu Zhao joked, "Because of persistence and hard work."

Han Xueshi's connection was entirely due to his dual supernatural abilities. It was the only connection he gained without going through Lin Xuemei.
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Nanling District, Shentong Academy.

A twelve-story slab-style building with light gray exterior walls, the building runs east-west and is about 150 meters long.

Federal scholars in white lab coats came and went, and a tall, slender figure walked by, immediately attracting the attention of everyone in the corridor.

Gu Yun, as always, had dark circles under her eyes, was yawning, and looked half-dead.

Even without makeup and with dark circles under her eyes, she still attracts attention, which shows that her basic stats are impressive.

She arrived at the gate of the Shintsushin Temple and waited for about three minutes. A car drove up from a distance and stopped in front of her.

Inside the car was a very handsome man and a blind man who was originally quite handsome, but appeared rather ordinary in comparison.

Zhou Wanhua, a blind man, sat in the driver's seat, while Lu Zhao sat in the passenger seat.

Gu Yun complained, "You're really careless to let a blind person drive."

Lu Zhao replied, "Zhou has a driver's license and drives in accordance with laws and regulations."

He heard that blind people could drive, so he suggested that Zhou Wanhua drive. Unexpectedly, Zhou Wanhua's driving skills were quite steady.

With a refined smile, Zhou Wanhua said, "Although I can't see, I can observe things that ordinary people can't, so I can drive."

Seeing Gu Yun's displeasure, Lu Zhao asked, "You don't seem very happy to see an old classmate."

"hehe."

Gu Yun said mercilessly, "The moment I realized you couldn't be my partner, my brain neurons stopped secreting any dopamine for you."

"Besides, who calls someone to catch up during work hours? Don't you know I'm very busy?"

She hadn't slept for two days and still had experiments to finish. Lu Zhao suddenly called, saying he was coming to the Divine Power Academy; no wonder she was in a bad mood.

If it were Zhou Wanhua who did this, Gu Yun would only call him an idiot on the phone, and wouldn't come out to greet him.

"We were just passing by; we have serious business at the Divine Power Institute. We have a case that requires their help in testing the life-sustaining supplement."

Lu Zhao got out of the car and stood in front of Gu Yun, who felt a little dazed.

He thought to himself: This guy's skin has gotten so much whiter over the New Year, and he looks pretty good.

Women's aesthetic preferences undoubtedly favor fairer skin. In the past, Lu Zhao's skin was too rough, and he also had scars on his face, in addition to his modeling skills.

My skin has become much whiter now.

Lu Zhao himself also found it strange, but he simply regarded it as one of the benefits of unblocking all meridians.

Gu Yun said, "The testing process is incredibly slow. I can help you with the testing."

"No need, I have connections."

"You know other people? None of them have the authority of me. I am the disciple of Han Dongcai, the dean of the South China Sea Divine Power Academy."

Gu Yun raised her head slightly, her tone full of pride.

This is also why she came to the South China Sea: to become a disciple of Nan Taidou, a leading figure in the federal academic community.

Zhou Wanhua, standing to the side, laughed and said, "That's quite a coincidence. We've come to find Scholar Han."

Ten minutes later, led by Gu Yun, they found Han Dongcai, a man with gray hair that spread out like a mane, wearing a white lab coat and looking like a mad scientist.

Upon seeing Lu Zhao, he rushed forward and gave him a hug.

"Comrade Lu, you've finally arrived! Let's get started on our research right away. Why is Xiao Gu here too?"

Gu Yun looked at the old man and the young girl hugging each other, somewhat bewildered, and asked, "Teacher, do you know each other?"

"Of course I recognize it. This is the dual supernatural power I told you about."

Han Dong touched Lu Zhao's arm, his eyes shining, as if he were handling a rare treasure.

He asked, "Comrade Lu, has there been any change in your physique? Your skin and hair follicles are much better than last time. Is this a change brought about by the dual supernatural powers?"

"And your heartbeat is stronger than that of a normal second-tier superhuman, your body temperature is also one degree higher, and your blood flow seems to be much faster as well."

"There's also a peculiar aura about him. Could it be the dragon aura from the Horned Dragon Bow?"

Han Dongcai quickly summarized all the changes Lu Zhao had undergone in the past six months in just a few words.

Lu Zhao was also startled.

This connection came too easily, causing him to overlook the other party's identity and strength.

Although not at the fifth rank, the fact that he could become the Dean of the Divine Ability Academy must mean he has extraordinary abilities.

(End of this chapter)