In the name of supernatural powers

Chapter 228 The Qualities of a Leader
Now, with just a gentle pull of the trigger, the bullet will accurately hit Chen Qian's head.

Lu Zhao was confident that he could hit the bullseye every time. Within 100 meters, his control could reach the millimeter level, and he could make the bullet change direction at a near acute angle.

Even if the third-tier superhuman beside him used all his skills, he would most likely be unable to defend against a bullet that could turn at an acute angle.

Protecting yourself from injury is different from protecting others from injury.

Dangerous thoughts are fleeting.

Lu Zhao couldn't pull the trigger because he would much rather Chen Qian be punished by law and pay the price for her abuse of power.

Crimes need to be punished by law, and the same applies to the abuse of power.

'This isn't satisfying enough; it might not even be as satisfying as the thrill I've been imagining after pulling the trigger.'

Lu Zhao felt a little pleased when he realized that he was only fantasizing about being able to decide Chen Qian's life or death.

This is perhaps what Master meant by enjoying the feeling of deciding the life and death of others.

The butler strode forward and blocked Chen Qian's path, his brows furrowed as he looked at Lu Zhao with a puzzled expression.

He was naturally not afraid of a pistol. As long as it didn't enter his head through his eye socket, a pistol bullet wouldn't cause a fatal wound to any other part of a third-tier superhuman.

It will most likely get stuck in the dermis.

The key point is Lu Zhao's attitude; to some extent, he represents the Liu faction. They simply wanted to meet Li Mufeng, which is perfectly normal.

Even if a family member of an ordinary person is criminally detained, a lawyer still needs to be hired to go to the scene to understand the situation.

Family members may not be able to accompany the person, but the lawyer can usually meet with them.

Could Lu Zhao's firm opposition be interpreted as the Liu faction being determined to investigate the beauty salon?
Chen Qian was frightened and took two steps back, not daring to go any further.

"I'm going back to tell my dad!"

As she spoke, she turned and walked away.

No one dared to stop her, and the lawyer and housekeeper followed closely behind.

The special agents also made way.

After all, she is the daughter of the Marquis of Wu; it's impossible for her to actually kick him.

Lu Zhao said to the special counter-terrorism team, "Go back to your posts."

"Yes!"

The ten-person team quickly withdrew from the police station, and the police chief also ran out with Chen Qian.

Zhou Wanhua broke out in a cold sweat and said, "Holy crap, Brother Lu, you almost scared me to death just now. You even dared to point a gun at the daughter of the Marquis of Wu. Your gun shouldn't be loaded, right?"

"Two bullets left."

Lu Zhao pulled out the magazine and showed it to everyone.

This was the handgun he had taken from a smuggler. In this day and age, gun control is not strict, so Lu Zhao has always carried it with him as a talisman.

As a special operations unit commander, no one would bother to question the origin of his pistol.

Zhou Wanhua was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say, and could only give a thumbs up.

No wonder he was chosen by Zhuge Liang; he works like a man possessed.

He said, "They just wanted to go through the process of meeting the suspect. If it were me, I wouldn't have forcibly stopped them. At least I would have let the lawyer in to meet him."

"It is precisely because of this kind of thinking that we may fall into the other party's trap."

Lu Zhao put away his pistol and said, "The supervisors have given us reasons to intercept them. If you can't stop them, what will your superiors think? If we stop them, at most we'll be violating regulations, but we can't be breaking the law or discipline. But if they force their way in, they'll be committing a crime."

After careful consideration, Zhou Wanhua realized that it made a lot of sense.

The higher-ups have given reasons for intercepting me. If I can't stop them, how can I expect to be valued by them in the future?
Even without guns, I could just have a group of people block the stairwell, and that would stop them. The butler looked menacing, but he definitely wouldn't dare to make a move.

"Brother Lu, I'm impressed. You deserve to be valued by the boss."

Deputy Director Zhao, standing nearby, also remarked, "The future of Detachment Lu is limitless."

He had been in officialdom for many years and understood this principle, but very few people were actually able to put it into practice.

It is the norm to be cautious about one's own life when undertaking great tasks, but to risk one's life for small gains.

Lu Zhao returned to his office and was about to get a glass of water when a slender, white hand landed on his shoulder.

Without any warning, it appeared out of thin air.

Lu Zhao tensed up, and suddenly exerted force with his right hand, trying to strike back with his elbow.

But before he could make a move, another hand grabbed his elbow, preventing Lu Zhao from taking any further action.

"I didn't realize you were so strong, Xiao Lu. Your physical strength is greater than most second-tier superhumans."

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Lu Zhao breathed a sigh of relief and complained, "Aunt Ding, could you please stop appearing and disappearing so mysteriously?"

Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of a woman who looked to be only in her thirties, dressed in a black suit, with shoulder-length short hair, and dressed smartly.

Ding Shoujin smiled and said, "As an inspector, I have to ensure the secrecy of my whereabouts. This time, I am here with a special mission."

Lu Zhao's expression shifted slightly.

Is Chief Liu about to make a move?

From the illegal supplements to the beauty salon, and then to Li Mufeng's criminal detention, the Chen family has, in theory, revealed enough flaws.

Chief Liu cannot turn a blind eye to this.

"Xiao Lu, shouldn't you have stopped Chen Qian?"

"They stopped them."

"Well done. With your execution and comprehension, you would be highly valued anywhere, even without Xiao Yan."

Ding Shoujin praised him generously.

She merely conveyed that the supervisor believed Li Mufeng was highly suspicious, and Lu Zhao was able to stop Chen Qian.

There may be personal grudges involved, but this kind of courage is truly rare.

Ding Shoujin sat down in his office chair and said, "Xiao Lu, have you been causing all this trouble lately? Are you trying to push for an investigation into the black supplement?"

Lu Zhaodao said, "I was just doing my duty."

“Then your responsibilities are quite broad.” Ding Shoujin did not delve further and immediately cut to the chase: “Chief Liu plans to resolve the issues in Pingkaibang, including the beauty salons you investigated.”

"So what do you think is the best way for us to start?"

Lu Zhao replied, "We'll wipe out all the beauty salons and use them as a springboard to expand our reach."

Ding Shoujin said, "The idea is good, but according to the investigations conducted by the supervisors over the years, things found in beauty salons cannot be used to convict someone unless you can catch them in the act."

Lu Zhao tentatively asked, "Aren't there smuggled high-grade life supplements inside?"

Ding Shoujin shook his head and said, "Financial supplements cannot be investigated. Our crackdown must exclude pharmaceutical companies, at least not now."

Lu Zhao had anticipated this, and his judgment was correct.

The Liu faction doesn't want to get involved in financial supplements and pharmaceutical companies right now, so it seems they can only wait for Dijing to make its move. Investigating beauty salons is at least a further step.

Moreover, judging from Ding Shoujin's words, Chief Liu's move is not just to investigate one beauty salon, but to overturn the entire district.

He asked, "Then how do we resolve the Pingkai issue?" Ding Shoujin replied, "Xiao Lu, you've always operated within the Federation, where everyone is relatively law-abiding when fighting amongst themselves. But when it comes to state-level issues, you need to adopt a counter-terrorism mindset."

"The Pingkai State is controlled by the Kyoto Gang, a gang established by Japanese samurai nobles in the old era. It has been rooted in the Confederation District for ten years and has accumulated a lot of superhumans. Its leader is a fourth-level superhuman."

"To resolve the Pingkai issue, we must eliminate the Kyoto faction's influence. The beauty salon is ultimately just a rich man's club; the Kyoto gang is the Chen family's right-hand man."

Lu Zhao understood immediately and could then extrapolate from the first instance to ask, "You mean Marquis Chen Wu will send someone to kill me?"

Ding Shoujin said, "It's possible, it's also possible that they want to kill Li Mufeng, but don't worry, I'm here and everything will be fine."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhao felt a strange pang of envy.

If I were a fourth-tier transcendent being, I should be able to handle this with the same ease, without having to constantly maneuver around.

And they watched helplessly as the investigation into illegal supplements gradually shifted to targeting gangs in the state. This broadened the scope of the crackdown, but the primary objective had changed.

Chief Liu must have realized my intentions.

"You don't seem to welcome me very much." Ding Shoujin reached out and pressed his hand on Lu Zhao's head, shaking it gently. "Little comrade, it's too early to start a rebellion. We've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice."

"The black market supplements can be investigated, but it cannot be implicated in financial supplements. The Wuhou (military commanders) have an unspoken agreement that neither Chief Liu nor Commander Chen will touch them."

Lu Zhao was speechless; he was not surprised that Ding Shoujin had seen through his thoughts.

He didn't try to hide anything; he just wanted to steer the issue towards the black supplement.

There are countless heroes in the world, and it's impossible for one person to be the only clever one.

My master never said that a plan would necessarily succeed; often, it is those who aim high who achieve something.

'What if Zhuge Liang isn't here?'

Lu Zhao reached for the talisman he had been hiding in his pocket.

The sudden appearance of the behemoth indicates that the two military commanders are heading to Tuen Mun Island. It seems Chief Liu has now given clear orders to strike the entire Ping Kai Bang.

If the two military commanders were to suddenly disappear during the most intense part of the battle, the situation could spiral out of control.

Out of control means opportunity.

Once evidence is gathered that the beauty salon has a large stockpile of high-grade life supplements, and this is brought to the forefront, it won't be a question of whether Liu Hanwen wants to get involved or not.

Before you possess absolute power, don't fantasize about controlling the entire situation. Even the best schemes can be seen through; there are many clever people in the world.

The truly brilliant approach is always to adapt to changing circumstances and make the wisest choice.

'But what if we attract giant beasts when Zhuge Liang isn't stationed on Tuen Mun Island? What if the beasts break through our defenses?'

Lu Zhao then faced another problem.

He originally planned to take advantage of the presence of the Marquis of Wu on Tuen Mun Island to lure the giant beast and make sure everything went smoothly.

My master's voice seemed to echo in my mind again.

They can let a few people die with a clear conscience and enjoy the honor of having the fate of millions of people depend on them.

Even under martial law, attracting giant beasts will inevitably lead to the deaths of some people.

However, if this step is not taken and the ancient god's power in the Wuliangye pharmaceutical company's production workshop continues to remain hidden, even more people may die in the future.

Ding Shoujin had disappeared from the office at some point, and Lu Zhao stood there pondering for a long time.

He decided to let some people die, to let them perish in the attack of the giant beasts.

It was not based on any orders or obligations, nor was it out of necessity; it was entirely out of one's own personal will.

Lu Zhao felt that the ancient god power contained in the life supplement factory was a priority. The problem was objectively real, and even if he did nothing, the problem would eventually erupt.

If someone needs to solve a problem, that person can be him; this is a quality a leader should possess.

Acknowledge the problem, then solve it.

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General Office of Finance, Taxation and Household Registration.

Chen Qian's tearful accusations came through the phone.

"Dad, you have to help me kill him! I want him dead!"

Listening to his daughter's accusations, Chen Yunming remained expressionless and calmly comforted her, saying, "Li Mufeng can die in the Public Security Bureau, but Lu Zhao cannot die. He is a federal chief official and a representative of the soldiers in the war of national defense."

Ultimately, he was just an actor. Although his death would certainly cause a huge public outcry, it would be relatively less serious than Lu Zhao's.

Lu Zhao died; that was a political incident.

Hearing that her father did not support her, Chen Qian cried even harder, her words becoming slurred and incoherent.

Chen Yunming said, "Butler, you took her home. Don't let her out again."

"Yes, sir."

"Dad, you must save Mufeng, he can't go to jail..."

Chen Yunming hung up the phone on his own initiative, and it was clear that he was very agitated.

Secretary Wang said from the side, "Lu Zhao is very aggressive, even to the point of pulling out a gun. Ding Shoujin is also preventing us from contacting Li Mufeng. I'm afraid he might have revealed something."

"Useless things."

Chen Yunming couldn't help but curse.

Perhaps it was because he was her son-in-law that she couldn't help but have some extra expectations, even though she knew from the beginning that Li Mufeng was useless.

At least he can manage the beauty salon business for me, right?
But now, the person who went in couldn't hold on for more than 25 hours, while Lu Zhao repeatedly tripped him up.

This kid has only been around for less than a year, yet he's already causing them all sorts of trouble.

Put yourself in Liu Hanwen's shoes; you'd think this son-in-law is incredibly valuable.

His thoughts had wandered for a moment, but Chen Yunming quickly regained his composure and asked, "What do you think we should do now?"

Secretary Wang replied, "To be on the safe side, the beauty salon can't stay open. Let's just close it down. Li Mufeng was the owner there, and his arrest will definitely cause panic. Continuing to keep it open will only expose more things."

"Then let's shut it down."

A cold glint flashed in Chen Yunming's eyes as he said, "Since we're going to shut it down, we should at least clean up the mess. Kill Li Mufeng and frame Lu Zhao for it."

If a popular federal celebrity dies in the police station, the resulting public outcry will be devastating, even if Liu Hanwen tries his best to protect him.

Secretary Wang asked worriedly, "How will you explain this to Miss?"

"No need to explain, it's just a toy. We'll just give her another one."

Chen Yunming has made a decision: rather than waiting for the beauty salon to be investigated and shut down, it's better to abandon the pawn to save the king.

Besides, Li Mufeng is just an unmarried son-in-law. If he can cause trouble for Liu Hanwen, then he has played a role.

"Go and contact the old man from the Kyoto Gang right now, and tell him to kill him tonight. Remember, no one else is allowed to touch him except Li Mufeng."

"clear."

Secretary Wang turned and left the office.

A phone call was made to a Japanese-style residence in Pingtsang.

(End of this chapter)