Desperate people, accept the seed of my soul!

Chenxi City Police Department, Director's Office.

Director Zheng Guofeng sat behind his desk, a nearly burnt-out cigarette between his fingers.

He is fifty-five years old this year, with a touch of gray at his temples. His eyes, which are always half-closed, reveal a deep and shrewd mind honed by decades of ups and downs in officialdom.

In front of him were three documents: Sun Qiming's "whitewashed" case closure report, Zhao Jianguo's "reporting to higher authorities" materials, and a set of guiding opinions from the municipal government.

Three people were sitting on the sofa opposite the desk.

Two of them were deputy directors in charge of public security and political personnel, while the one sitting on the far side was Zhao Jianguo, the "iron-faced" deputy director who had been punished for the "Cloud Palace" incident.

Zheng Guofeng stubbed out his cigarette, slowly exhaled the last puff of smoke, and his gaze swept over the three men before finally settling on Zhao Jianguo's resolute yet slightly haggard face.

"Old Zhao, you've suffered a lot these past few days."

"Regarding the Heavenly Palace incident, there was a lot of pressure from all sides. Giving you a disciplinary action was also to protect you. You should understand that."

Zhao Jianguo nodded slightly: "Director, I will obey the organization's arrangements. My personal honor or disgrace is a small matter, but the current state of public security in Chenxi City makes me feel extremely uneasy."

"Yes, I feel like I'm sitting on pins and needles."

Zheng Guofeng's fingers traced over Sun Qiming's report. "Three days, seven lives. In broad daylight, an armed fight broke out in the Eighth District. That idiot Sun Qiming actually dared to call it 'police-community cooperation'... He's utterly disgraced the police force!"

At the end, Zheng Guofeng's tone suddenly turned stern, and he slammed Sun Qiming's report onto the corner of the table.

The other two deputy directors kept their eyes down, barely daring to breathe.

"The municipal government's attitude is very clear." Zheng Guofeng leaned back in his chair, regaining his composure. "Vice Mayor Zhou just called me. The current tone is—maintain stability. The overall economy of Chenxi City cannot be affected, and public panic must be contained."

He surveyed the crowd: "This case is classified as a 'major serial revenge killing case.' The suspect, Xu Suyuan, and the gray-clad man who appeared at the dismantling site are classified as an extremely dangerous violent criminal gang. Issue an arrest warrant immediately and launch a citywide manhunt."

"As for Wei Donghai, he is now deeply entrenched, and any move he makes will have far-reaching consequences. Taking action against him at this critical juncture would not be in line with the overall strategy from above."

Hearing this, Zhao Jianguo, though having expected it, still sighed inwardly, only to see Zheng Guofeng wave his hand dismissively.

"but."

Zheng Guofeng's tone shifted, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes. "Just because we can't touch Wei Donghai doesn't mean we can't touch his henchmen. Chenxi Bio is involved in illegal detention, illegal medical practice, and may even be involved in murder. This cancer can be removed, and it must be removed."

"I command."

Zheng Guofeng stood up, and the other three immediately stood up as well.

"Immediately establish a special task force for the 'Major Locked Room Serial Murder Case,' with Zhao Jianguo as the team leader and in full charge."

"The task force has two core tasks: First, to apprehend Xu Suyuan and the man in gray at all costs and eliminate potential threats to society; second, to conduct preliminary investigations and covert investigations into 'Chenxi Biomedicine,' and once substantial evidence of their crimes is obtained, no matter who it is, we will show no leniency!"

Zhao Jianguo saluted sharply, a long-dormant fire igniting in his eyes: "Yes, sir!"

"And another thing," Zheng Guofeng glanced at the deputy director in charge of personnel, "Sun Qiming of the Eighth District Branch has committed serious dereliction of duty and is even suspected of harboring criminals. He is immediately suspended from duty and subject to internal investigation. The situation in the Eighth District is complex. Zhou Ming of the Criminal Investigation Team... performed well this time, daring to speak his mind and having principles. Let him temporarily serve as the deputy director of the Eighth District Branch, preside over the work, and cooperate with Lao Zhao's task force."

"Yes."

After the meeting concluded, the two deputy directors left first.

Zhao Jianguo was about to turn and leave when Zheng Guofeng called him back.

"Old Zhao, can you stay for a moment?"

As the office door closed again, only the two longtime partners remained in the large space.

Zheng Guofeng walked to the window, looked at the gloomy sky outside, his back to Zhao Jianguo, and his tone became somewhat ambiguous.

"Old Zhao, I've also read Zhou Ming's original report."

Zhao Jianguo's heart skipped a beat.

He did not give the report containing "extraordinary details" directly to Zheng Guofeng, but it is clear that as the director, Zheng Guofeng had his own information channels.

"Change the bullet's trajectory, penetrate a solid wall..." Zheng Guofeng turned around, his previous official air gone, replaced by a serious expression. "What do you think?"

Zhao Jianguo was silent for a moment before cautiously replying, "The world is vast and full of wonders. Perhaps it's some kind of illusion, or some high-tech method that we haven't yet mastered."

"High-tech?" Zheng Guofeng smiled. "Maybe."

He walked up to Zhao Jianguo and lowered his voice, saying:

"Old Zhao, this world... might really have changed. Some kind of power we can't understand is awakening. Old Zhao, I want you to keep a close eye on these kinds of 'anomalies'."

"We need to know whether this is a random individual mutation or... the beginning of some larger trend. As the violent institution that maintains the existing order, we must understand and... control this new force. This is also what the old leader meant."

Zhao Jianguo looked into Zheng Guofeng's deep eyes and nodded.

"But many people at the top are turning a blind eye or even obstructing this. Therefore, this investigation into the 'anomaly' must be conducted only by people you absolutely trust. It must be carried out in secrecy, understand?"

"clear!"

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At dawn, on the top floor of the Wei Group headquarters building in downtown Beijing.

"Snapped!"

An expensive mobile phone was smashed hard on the floor, and the screen shattered instantly.

But the sharp sound still couldn't vent the explosive rage simmering within Wei Donghai.

Just two minutes ago, he hung up the phone with Vice Mayor Zhou Wenyuan.

The politician who was usually so polite to him warned him in an unprecedentedly stern tone: "This is the last time! If you can't clean up your mess, don't blame me for turning against you for the sake of the bigger picture!"

Immediately afterwards, his friend at the Municipal Police Bureau sent him a secret message: the Municipal Bureau had secretly established a special task force, personally led by Zhao Jianguo, targeting Chenxi Biopharmaceutical.

"Bastards! They're all bastards!"

With bloodshot eyes, Wei Donghai abruptly swept the priceless ancient inkstone off his desk and onto the floor.

Ink splattered, staining the carpet black, just like his irreversible situation at that moment.

Iron Hand is dead, Lin Zhenghua is dead, Xu Suyuan has run away, and even a mysterious gray-clad man who can catch bullets with his bare hands has appeared.

His elaborate scheme, designed to monopolize the divine power known as "Transcendent," has now become a joke, causing great dissatisfaction among various forces towards the Wei Group and turning it into a super bomb that could detonate the entire Wei Group at any moment.

After the outburst, the office fell silent again.

Wei Donghai was breathing heavily, his hands braced on the empty table.

He slowly raised his head and looked at the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

Outside the window, the neon lights of Chenxi City still shone brightly, a testament to the business empire he had built up over half a lifetime.

Gradually, the rage in his eyes receded like a tide, replaced by the calm and calculation of a shrewd strategist.

Extraordinary power is certainly tempting, but only if one is alive to enjoy it.

Now, the path of arresting Xu Suyuan by violent means and monopolizing the extraordinary results has been completely cut off.

Morningstar Biopharmaceuticals has been exposed to the spotlight and has become rotten flesh that must be cut away.

He must destroy all evidence pointing to the core of the Wei Group before Zhao Jianguo's task force can act.

As long as the Wei Group's foundation remains intact, and as long as Wei Donghai remains in the chairman's position and holds the title of Chenxi City Councilor, even if he loses everything this time, there will still be a chance to turn things around in the future.

"Patience... I need to be patient and wait for the next wind to rise."

Just then, a sudden buzzing sound broke the deathly silence of the office.

Wei Donghai was startled, his gaze suddenly locking onto the bottom drawer of the desk.

There was a black satellite phone there that was never used.

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