From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword
Chapter 466 - 301: The Werewolf Appears

Hearing this question, Chen Linian turned around and gave a helpless smile, "I don't investigate cases based entirely on intuition."

"Are you sure?" Lu Heng's mouth curved up into a smile. "When you were investigating me, you relied a lot on intuition."

Chen Linian returned the smile and asked, "So what do you think? Was my intuition accurate?"

Back when the Abyss first emerged, Chen Linian and Phil were investigating the Gong Family and Hongda Loan Company case, and indeed they focused their investigation on Lu Heng.

However, they couldn't find any compelling evidence, and their suspicion of Lu Heng was based purely on so-called "intuition."

Chen Linian claimed to rely on "intuition" in his investigations, but in reality, it was experience.

For someone who had been in criminal investigation for years, experience could solve most cases.

In fact, Chen Linian's "intuition" was accurate.

Lu Heng understood this very well.

However, the matter with the Gong Family was already in the past, and it wasn't possible to revisit that case.

Even if it were possible, with the current strength and authority of Lu Heng, no one could do anything about it.

Lu Heng had asked about Chen Linian's intuition because he wanted to hear his thoughts.

"Do you think that out of these ten people, someone is suspicious?"

After pondering for a moment, Chen Linian answered, "Based on the results of the questioning, there aren't any suspicious points. Plus, I can't see the records of the Elf Clan; all the information is relayed by you verbally, which is not very direct. Maybe you should also try using your own intuition."

Lu Heng waved goodbye and then drove home.

...

This investigation did not produce the desired outcome; it seemed this matter could only end here.

As for investigating the Superpower Users from other countries who were summoned with him, there was no time or energy for that. With that same effort, it would be better to do other meaningful things.

Moreover, the presence of Traitors in other countries generally wouldn't pose a threat to domestic security.

...

On the other side,

Zhuo Hongjun was traveling in a sedan on the way to the airport.

He was sitting in the back seat, next to him was an elder of the Zhuo Family.

"Is the investigation complete?" the Zhuo Family elder asked.

Zhuo Hongjun nodded and replied, "Yes, it's complete. I've followed the family's arrangements and didn't clash with Lu Heng again. I even paid my respects to him before leaving."

"That's good," the Zhuo Family elder nodded. "Lu Heng is already at the peak. If he were in a time of chaos, such a person would surely become a great Feudal Official. What you need most is not a powerful Class, but the ability to understand and utilize people well."

In a world where Extraordinary Powers exist, indeed, Combat Power determined everything.

However, humans are ultimately social animals. As long as Power Users wanted to live within society, they couldn't truly do whatever they wished.

Zhuo Hongjun nodded in agreement, "Understood."

The Zhuo Family elder continued, "The Moon Well Spring Water has also been prepared for you. After you return, proceed to integrate the Third Transition Class."

"Okay," Zhuo Hongjun nodded again.

Although what the Zhuo Family elder had just spoken of was that the most important thing was not a powerful Class, but the ability to understand and utilize people well,

That did not mean a powerful Class was completely unnecessary.

If one could obtain it, then by all means, one should take it all.

The reason he mentioned this was because the ability of a Class could be acquired through external forces, while the ability to understand and utilize people required personal wisdom, which sometimes couldn't even be taught.

Zhuo Hongjun fell silent for a moment, then said, "But Lu Heng is prejudiced against me. He has been since the very first meeting; he always makes things difficult for me."

The Zhuo Family elder chuckled and said, "There are so many stories of ancient Emperors showing reverence to the virtuous and the capable. Didn't you learn about this when you were studying? Even the Emperor did so, what is your status? Keep in mind, he's now your superior. You should always maintain respect for him."

Zhuo Hongjun bowed his head and responded, "I understand."

...

After returning to the Zhuo Family's private residence, Zhuo Hongjun received the Third Transition Origin Quality and a bottle of Moon Well Spring Water prepared by his family.

He looked at the Third Transition Origin Quality and frowned, "Why is it Guardian Knight?"

His Second Transition Class was [Punishment Knight], and ascending to [Guardian Knight] as a Third Transition didn't pose a problem.

However, the Origin Quality power of [Guardian Knight] was primarily defensive, offering little in terms of enhancing Combat Power.

"You should consider stepping behind the scenes; shifting to defensive abilities is more suitable," the Zhuo Family elder said with a serious tone.

"But this Class really doesn't have high combat..."

Zhuo Hongjun was not satisfied with this Third Transition Class, and although the Moon Well Spring Water could enhance the Origin Quality power, a defensively oriented power couldn't increase Attack Power.

"This is the path the family has arranged for you; just do as you're told," the Zhuo Family elder's tone grew more severe.

"Understood," Zhuo Hongjun did not object further and took the Origin Quality and the Moon Well Spring Water upstairs.

...

On the other side,

After Lu Heng returned to Qionghua Tianglu Lake, he lay on the sofa in the Training Room and began reviewing the investigation.

He recalled every answer given by the people and the results of the tests.

Initially, Zhuo Hongjun was the person Lu Heng was most suspicious of, but the results of the investigation indeed ruled out Zhuo Hongjun's involvement.

He did not have the [Dark Werewolf] Class, and all documentation was in order.

So who else could be suspect?

There wasn't time to check on the foreign Superpower Users, but actually, there were still three Da Xia Superpower Users who hadn't been investigated.

Those were the three individuals from Rong Xincheng's team.

The reason they weren't initially included in the investigation scope was that they were teleported to the Moonshadow Forest at first, not the territory of the Dark Werewolf.

As such, the likelihood of them acquiring the [Dark Werewolf] Class was very slim.

Of course, "slim" did not mean "none at all."

After leaving Moonshadow Forest, Lu Heng parted ways with Rong Xincheng and the other two to learn Wind Dragon Breathless Slash from Terres.

Over ten days had passed since then.

That meant it was unclear what Rong Xincheng and the other two had done during these ten days.

Perhaps investigating these three people to ensure they had no issues could make things more transparent.

...

The next day, Lu Heng rang Chen Linian to discuss the matter of investigating Rong Xincheng's team of three.

After listening, Chen Linian also felt it safer to conduct an investigation.

Besides, calling them in for questioning and performing a class test wouldn't take too long.

Lu Heng got in touch with Rong Xincheng, asking them to come to the Iron Blood Investigation Bureau's Coastal headquarters the following day to assist with the investigation.

During his time in the Elf Royal City, Rong Xincheng acquired the vice profession "Apprentice Rune Master."

Upon his return, he joined Flame Emblem, becoming an engraver under its banner and gained engraving materials to surge through the levels of his vice profession.

So, he had been staying at Quenching Castle all this time.

Su Muyu had met with him a few times and even taught him some engraving skills.

The next day.

Lu Heng arrived at the Iron Blood Coastal headquarters building and waited with Chen Linian for Rong Xincheng and the others.

It didn't take long for Rong Xincheng to arrive at the agreed time.

However, instead of three people, only two came.

"Didn't I tell you to bring all team members?" Lu Heng asked, frowning.

Rong Xincheng hurriedly explained, "I did notify him; I spoke to him last night, and he agreed readily. But when I went to call him today, he was nowhere to be found."

The person who hadn't come was called You Jinghan, a member of Rong Xincheng's trio team.

Back in Moonshadow Forest, when the alliance was formed, it was chiefly Rong Xincheng who communicated, with the other two saying little.

Lu Heng had an impression of this You Jinghan, but he indeed felt that the man had a weak presence.

His sudden disappearance was clearly problematic.

Upon learning that this person hadn't arrived on time to assist with the investigation, Chen Linian immediately arranged for a search, "Send a team to You Jinghan's home and find him."

With one person missing from Rong Xincheng's team, the investigation needed to be more meticulous.

The questioning of Rong Xincheng began first.

Once inside the interrogation room, Rong Xincheng seemed nervous, which was natural since Iron Blood mostly dealt with major cases.

Lu Heng noticed his tension and soothed, "Don't be nervous, it's just a normal inquiry. Just answer honestly."

In truth, their willingness to come to Iron Blood to cooperate already suggested they were likely not at fault.

Chen Linian began to question, "Did you visit the territory of the Dark Werewolves in the Quel'dorei World?"

Rong Xincheng shook his head, "We didn't visit, but..."

"But what?"

"After leaving Moonshadow Forest, we did encounter Dark Werewolves," replied Rong Xincheng.

"Describe what happened at that time," Chen Linian gestured to his apprentice to take notes.

Rong Xincheng recounted the encounter with a group of Dark Werewolves after leaving Moonshadow Forest.

Indeed, they had battled, but neither side intended a fight to the death, so after clashing a few times, they each withdrew.

Lu Heng took over the questioning, "Did you obtain Source Material from the Dark Werewolves?"

Rong Xincheng furrowed his brows and shook his head, "I don't think so. I remember we didn't."

Next, they questioned another member of Rong Xincheng's team, whose responses aligned with Rong Xincheng's, showing no particular suspicions.

The only problem now was the disappearance of You Jinghan from Rong Xincheng's team, which indeed was not normal.

...

After the questioning, they conducted class tests on the two members of Rong Xincheng's team.

The results of the tests raised no issues; both individuals displayed straightforward class abilities without any signs of the Dark Werewolf class.

Chen Linian took the investigation records back to his office and called to check on the progress with the group investigating You Jinghan.

"How's it going?"

"They've reached You Jinghan's home. Judging by the scene, he fled overnight, taking valuable items with him. Also, tools for injecting superpower potions were found in his home."

Upon hearing this news, Chen Linian's brow furrowed, "Keep searching; we need to find him."

The nature of the situation was now different.

Even if You Jinghan wasn't the traitor, the source of the superpower potions still needed to be tracked down.

Lu Heng, overhearing the phone call, frowned and uttered, "Is he fleeing because of the superpower potion?"

He had initially thought this man was connected to the "Dark Werewolf" class, but it turned out the reason for his escape was the superpower potion.

...

As Lu Heng was mulling this over, evening came.

The team pursuing You Jinghan sent several updates, having pinpointed his whereabouts, relentlessly searching for him.

At 8:30 p.m., Chen Linian's phone rang first.

The team investigating You Jinghan said in an urgent tone, "Captain, something's not right. We're chasing a werewolf, it's a wolf!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Linian immediately stood up from his seat, took his phone, and walked out of the office, saying to Lu Heng, "A werewolf has appeared."

Lu Heng's brows furrowed, "You Jinghan is a werewolf?"

Chen Linian nodded, "The team pursuing him witnessed it themselves. We need to get there right away; I'm worried they won't be able to handle him."

"Okay, give me the location, and I'll notify my team to head there first," said Lu Heng, rising to his feet and striding out with him, then called Su Muyu to dispatch a Chongming Bird to control the scene.

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