In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 214 Finding Zhou Wanhua

Lu Zhao made ten calls in a row, but couldn't get through.

He then called the police station.

"Hello, this is the South Rail District Police Station."

"I am Lu Zhao, the captain of the Ninth Detachment of the Nantong Railway District. Is Comrade Zhou Wanhua in the bureau?"

"Hello, Chief Lu, Chief Zhou is not at the Public Security Bureau today."

"Where is he now?"

"Uh... I'm not sure, I can ask for you later."

"No need, just connect me to your deputy director in charge now."

"Ok."

About half a minute later, a middle-aged man's voice came out.

"Captain Lu, what can I do for you?"

Lu Zhao got straight to the point: "I suspect that something has happened to Comrade Zhou Wanhua. Please send someone to look for him immediately."

"Yes! I'll send someone to look for it right away."

Although the two are not in the same system, Lu Zhao had already revealed some of his background some time ago, and the deputy director in charge had shown the attitude one would show to a superior.

Lu Zhao hung up the phone, and Lin Zhiyan, seeing his serious expression, asked, "What's wrong?"

“A classmate I met at the cadre academy was investigating a case with me. Some time ago, while having dinner, I learned from another classmate from the Shentong Academy that advanced life supplements are used in the medical aesthetics industry.”

Lu Zhao frowned and said, "He went to investigate the medical aesthetics industry, and now we can't get in touch with him."

His relationship with Zhou Wanhua wasn't very deep.

But during this period of contact, he could sense that the other party wanted to change the federal bureaucracy; otherwise, they would not have risked investigating the black supplement case.

He should have given up from the beginning, instead of continuing the investigation after seeing that he had support.

This is a like-minded person.

Seeing that Lu Zhao seemed to value this classmate quite a bit, Lin Zhiyan asked, "Do you need me to ask someone to help you find him?"

Lu Zhao nodded and said, "Thank you."

Now that a life-or-death situation has arisen, he naturally won't argue with Lin Zhiyan about their relationship as he usually does.

Lin Zhiyan took out his phone and contacted Secretary Liu.

As Liu Hanwen grew older, Liu Hao, as his secretary, gained more and more power, and could basically be considered the acting head of Nankaido, as he was responsible for most of the trivial matters on a daily basis.

Upon learning that a district criminal police captain had gone missing, Liu Hao realized that this matter was not his responsibility, but since the young lady had spoken, he had to take charge.

Moreover, Liu Wuhou had said that if Lu Zhao sought help through Lin Zhiyan, he would help if possible.

Liu Hao immediately issued an order to the Nankaido Police Chief, instructing them to find the person at once.

Upon receiving the order, the South China Sea Command took it very seriously and immediately assembled a temporary task force of relevant personnel, and issued notices and orders to various subordinate security bureaus.

From the county level to the district level, all levels of departments were connected within just fifteen minutes, and the entire security system of Cangwu City was searching for Zhou Wanhua.

Half an hour later, Zhou Wanhua's movements before his disappearance were investigated, and traffic cameras showed that he was last seen in Ping Khai State.

Meanwhile, it was learned from questioning colleagues at the Nantie District Public Security Bureau that Zhou Wanhua went to investigate the organ donation case yesterday.

However, when the beauty industry was mentioned, he linked the organ donation case to the cosmetic surgery industry and planned to investigate them together.

He hasn't returned since leaving the police station yesterday and has been missing for over 13 hours.

The message was simultaneously sent to the Lin family's old residence.

Lu Zhao's expression darkened, and he stood up, saying, "I'll go back to my unit and ask Chief Tu for the necessary approvals. I'll take some people to go find him."

He's been missing for 13 hours now, so there might still be hope.

"Don't rush. If he's been arrested, you should lead your men in now and conduct a large-scale search. Then the people who arrested him will be even less likely to release him."

Lin Zhiyan pulled him back to the sofa and said, "I'll call Uncle Liu again and ask him to inquire with the Finance and Taxation Bureau. If the person is still alive, there's a high probability that we can get him back."

"If he dies, then we'll have Uncle Liu handle the matter more thoroughly."

After calming down a bit, Lu Zhao quickly figured out the relationship between them.

The state districts of Cangwu City seem to be quite different from those of Fang City, and their relationship is closer.

In Fang City, it would be impossible for a criminal investigation captain to disappear in the Bang District.

Ultimately, it all comes down to the size of the interests at stake; a single financial supplement involves numerous powerful figures. The Confederate District likely wields considerable power and cannot be manipulated as easily as a defense market.
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The news quickly reached the General Administration of Finance, Taxation and Household Registration.

A phone call was made to Chen Yunming.

"Hello Chen Wuhou, I am Liu Hao, the director of Chief Liu's Secretariat."

"Hello, Comrade Liu."

“I have a criminal investigation captain named Zhou Wanhua who has gone missing in Binh Khai State. I would like to request the assistance of the Directorate General of Finance, Taxation and Registrar of Households in the investigation.”

"Okay, I'll give the instructions to the staff later."

The phone hangs up.

Chen Yunming called his secretary over the landline and asked, "A policeman went missing in Ping Hsin State yesterday. Go and ask around to find out who arrested him and release him immediately."

"If you die, then keep your tail tucked away."

It's normal for businesses in the states to be investigated, and the federal government's lack of a strong crackdown doesn't mean it's ignoring the situation. On the contrary, since the new federal chief took office, regulations have been tightening.

The call from Liu Hanwen's secretary wasn't actually to investigate the Bang District, but rather to ask them to return the person in question.

At this point, it's best to release the person; it's not worth fighting to the death with the Liu faction over a mere policeman.

"Yes!"

Secretary Wang knew the urgency of the matter, so she turned and left the office to begin handling it.

About ten minutes later, he returned to Chen Yunming's office.

Secretary Wang said, "Sir, the man is still alive, but he's been severely persecuted. He's found out about the Fountain of Youth, which has implicated Young Master Li."

This isn't the first time the Fountain of Youth has been investigated. In the past, there have been incidents of wealthy people causing trouble after failed cosmetic procedures, or even cases of people dying from the treatments being reported.

However, Li Mufeng is now engaged to Miss Chen, which gives him a somewhat special status.

Chen Yunming didn't seem to care much, saying, "It doesn't matter, just send it back to them. Have you replicated the technology from Wuliangye?"

Secretary Wang replied, "It has been reproduced. Using the blood of fourth-order or higher demon beasts to make it can indeed confuse the Federation's marking solution, but it will still leave some traces."

"very good."

Chen Yunming's eyes brightened slightly, and he said, "This technology should not be leaked. We can use it in small quantities."

Secretary Wang asked, "What if the Federation demands it? Liu Wuhou has been pressing us hard lately."

“This technology is harmful to the federal government, and we definitely have to hand it over.”

Chen Yunming set the tone, saying slowly, "But we can't just hand it over haphazardly. We need to hand it over slowly and in an orderly manner. We need to study it thoroughly before we can give an explanation to the Federation."

If they delay for another six months, they'll have enough time to stockpile a large quantity of supplements. Sending them to the federal technology lab for cracking and solvent identification upgrades might take another six months.

Depending on the situation, we can continue to stockpile advanced life supplements.

This trip might allow us to stockpile enough for the next three or even five years.

Five years is the shelf life of most life supplements, while some of the original life supplements had a shelf life of ten or even twenty years.

However, in order to better control the market, the Federation blocked the technology to extend the shelf life of life supplements.

This is yet another federal technology that ensures control over supplements.

"Xiao Wang, let's drive down the price of financial supplements this year and then fleece everyone at the end of the year."

Secretary Wang understood what his leader meant and hesitated, "Then what will happen in the future?" "There may not be a future."

Chen Yunming sighed and said, "Chief Wang supports the relocation of industry inland. Although there are still a few old leaders in the Martial Virtue Hall who oppose it, how can a faction possibly overpower the main peak?"

Wang Shouzhen possesses the Heavenly Divine Power and is also the Chief of the Federation, wielding power, fame, and influence.

He's only 58 years old this year, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, he'll complete his term, making him another Rams chief.

In contrast, Wang Shou-cheng was known for his clean governance and seemed intent on reforming the federal bureaucracy.

In the two years since he took office, five of the twelve military officers listed in the Wude Hall have fallen from grace.

Countless officials, both high and low, in Chang'an were sentenced, and many of their former powerful backers were uprooted.

Nankaido is far away and hasn't been affected yet, but that may not be the case in the future.

Chen Yunming needs to reconsider his retirement. If Wang Shouzheng is the next Gongyang, then he can also be incorruptible and love the Federation.

I'll stop once I've made enough money this time.

Secretary Wang said, "Didn't you say that we could manage the central and southern regions?"

"The death of just one giant beast is not enough."

Chen Yunming shook his head and said, "Two more heads have to die before the Martial Virtue Hall will agree to take charge of the Central and Southern regions."

The mysterious disappearance of the water monster in Fangshi gave him an opportunity, and he took the opportunity to propose the strategy of developing the Central and Southern regions.

First, resolve the Water Beast Cave issue; then the Indochina Peninsula will return to peace, and the Federation can push its defenses to India.

However, after the Wude Hall sent people to investigate, the proposal was still rejected.

With the war still raging in Bodong Province, it's impossible for them to spare the resources to deal with the Water Beast Cave. If any Wuhou are injured or killed during the operation to eliminate the Water Beast Cave, it would undoubtedly be a severe blow to the Federation.

"You'll be in charge of making preparations for Qian'er's engagement in a while."

"Yes."
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March 22nd.

A van dropped off a person at the entrance of Kaipingbang Hospital. After treatment, the person was identified as Zhou Wanhua, the captain of the criminal investigation team of the Nantie District Public Security Bureau. He was then transferred to a hospital in Cangwu City for further treatment.

Lu Zhao stayed at the Lin family's old house for one night. Upon receiving the news in the morning, he rushed to the hospital and saw Zhou Wanhua lying in the hospital bed.

At this moment, he was wrapped up like a mummy and was unconscious.

A doctor in a white coat is examining him.

He paused for a moment upon seeing Lu Zhao, then asked, "Handsome, are you his family member?"

Lu Zhao showed his credentials and said, "I am Lu Zhao, the captain of the Special Counter-Strike Team, and he is my colleague."

Upon seeing the identification and official title, the doctor immediately became respectful and said, "Commander Lu, I am his attending physician."

"How is he doing?"

"He is out of danger, but the situation is still not optimistic. He suffered burns to 60% of his body, all his fingernails were pulled out, and he was injected with an excessive amount of methamphetamine, resulting in acute renal failure."

"He's a second-tier transcendent being, he should be able to recover, right?"

"Restoring normal function is not a problem, but life development will definitely be affected."

The second stage can heal internal organs, but it depends on the specific level of development.

The heart gate governs qi, the spleen gate strengthens the body, the lung gate enhances endurance and qi, the kidney gate immunizes against most toxins, and the liver harmonizes the five internal organs.

If Zhou Wanhua breaks through her kidney barrier, she will become immune to heroin, and her body will instinctively eliminate all toxic substances.

Even some medications will be excluded.

Once the kidney barrier is broken, most diseases will be cured, and medication will no longer be needed.

The attending physician added, "Moreover, in addition to physical addiction, he will also become addicted to drugs. If Leader Lu has the means, it would be best to find a person with superhuman mental abilities to give him a psychological suggestion to prevent him from relapsing."

The attending physician then left, and shortly afterward, the deputy director of the Public Security Bureau arrived.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the deputy director, seeing Zhou Wanhua's appearance, couldn't help but sigh, "I told him not to investigate randomly. If it weren't for Captain Lu, he might not have made it back this time."

When Zhou Wanhua didn't come to work yesterday, he knew something was wrong and immediately sent people to look for him. But with the limited resources of a local security bureau, it was impossible for them to go deep into the district to retrieve him.

Fortunately, around noon, the Public Security Command suddenly mobilized, and the entire Cangwu was searching for Zhou Wanhua. Under these circumstances, as long as he was still alive, whoever captured Zhou Wanhua would have to release him.

Because keeping the person away could easily escalate the situation; as long as the person is safe, the matter is under control.

The seasoned bureau chief immediately thought of Lu Zhao; only he possessed that kind of influence.

Lu Zhao remained silent.

Without Lin Zhiyan's connections, he might not have even been able to protect one of his classmates. Zhou Wanhua's life was in danger simply because he was upholding his duty to investigate and prosecute crimes.

"Cough cough cough..."

Zhou Wanhua, who was lying in the hospital bed, suddenly coughed violently, and the deputy director and Lu Zhao immediately turned to look at him.

Zhou Wanhua half-opened his eyes, his blind eyes devoid of any life force, and due to his injury, the range of his supernatural abilities had shrunk to ten meters.

He could only barely sense Lu Zhao and the bureau chief in charge; the information returned by the vibration was too little, so he asked uncertainly:

"Director Wang, Lu Zhao?"

The deputy director came to the bedside and asked with concern, "Xiao Zhou, how are you feeling now?"

"Cough cough cough... He shouldn't die."

“I told you long ago that you shouldn’t investigate this case anymore, but you just wouldn’t listen.”

"Director Zhang, I..."

"Stop talking, just pretend you don't know anything. I'll go find a doctor for you now, and you should rest and recover."

The deputy director in charge didn't even want to listen, as if it were a taboo subject, and turned and walked out of the ward.

The less you know, the safer you are.

Only Lu Zhao and Zhou Wanhua remained in the ward.

Zhou Wanhua faced Lu Zhao and laughed, "I almost thought I was going to die."

Lu Zhao asked, "What happened?"

"Didn't Gu Yun mention the cosmetic surgery industry before? When I went back to investigate, I found that the organ donation case was also involved... cough cough cough. So I combined the two cases to investigate, and that investigation was like stirring up a hornet's nest."

Zhou Wanhua's voice, though gentle and magnetic as before, was hoarse and cracked, with occasional short, sharp breaths.

If it weren't for the incredible resilience of a superhuman's body, Lu Zhao would have suspected that he was giving his last words before he passed away.

“I found a large quantity of high-grade life supplements in a beauty salon’s warehouse. I immediately thought of running away. If I had run away then, I probably would have been fine.”

Lu Zhao asked, "Then why didn't you run?"

Zhou Wanhua remained silent for a long time before saying, "If we really have to talk about it, it's your fault."

Lu Zhao looked puzzled.

“I was about to give up on the black supplement case before, but you called and yelled at me. Of course I’m afraid of dying, but I just went for it on a whim. At least I have to live up to my duty.”

Zhou Wanhua let out a hoarse laugh.

"Now I'm behaving myself. I almost really confessed. Director Zhang was right, I really shouldn't have gotten involved."

Lu Zhao waited quietly until Zhou Wanhua had finished venting her emotions, then asked in a calm voice, "Are you done? Now it's time to report on your work."

"Time, place, people, evidence—what you saw, who you saw. You've fulfilled your responsibility; now it's up to me."

"..."

Zhou Wanhua recalled the time when he had asked Zhou to drive.

This guy doesn't see himself as blind, nor does he see himself as a human being.

(End of this chapter)