Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 726 - 512: [Nie Dun No.6]_3

Chen Gu followed the assistant inside and cut straight to the chase. "Are there any suspicious aspects in the 'Nie Dun 6' case?"

Rainbow quickly said, "The Xiaogasa Family couldn't handle it on their own and reported it to the Bureau of Mystic Security. That in itself is very suspicious. You get me? Alright, go and work on the case diligently. I have to leave for other matters."

Rainbow left swiftly, the door slamming shut with a loud BANG.

Chen Gu was left speechless for a moment. "Alright," he then conceded, a little helplessly, "that does make sense." The Xiaogasa Family was powerful and ambitious, with many Professionals hidden within. Something had gone wrong on their own territory, and it had been several months—they had undoubtedly investigated secretly already. Unable to figure it out or handle it themselves, they must have finally reported it to the Bureau of Mystic Security.

Chen Gu returned to the special operations team's office and then selected two team members. "Charles, Joseph, come with me to 'Nie Dun 6'."

Looking around but not seeing Charles, Joseph said, "Silver Eagle has applied for promotion. He should be preparing for it these days."

Just as Chen Gu had previously gone into seclusion, most cautious Professionals, before attempting a promotion, would find a place for solitary cultivation, like meditation. This was to adjust their state and ensure a successful promotion.

Chen Gu then realized that many team members were absent from the office. "Did they all submit applications?"

Joseph nodded and then took out his own promotion application. "I've just finished writing it and haven't had the chance to submit it yet."

Chen Gu felt helpless. "Who else is here?"

"Chu Zheng has submitted an application too—but she's a special case. As soon as her application was handed in, Elder Gong Shuxu took her away with him. I guess before she actually promotes, he'll definitely seek your advice."

There it was, meaning Elder Gong Shuxu was also out of reach.

What Chen Gu didn't realize was that on their last trip to the Star State, his team could only watch as their captain charged into battle. They had been unable to assist due to their low Energy Levels, which made them feel quite guilty. Upon returning, they went to the training grounds for extra practice. They were already on the brink of promoting, and this time, all had reached the requirement.

"It's just Wu Yihuo left," Joseph said.

Wu Yihuo also wished to promote. However, he had awakened for too short a time and had a serious deficiency in accumulation, so he hadn't even gathered enough skill points yet.

At that moment, the door of an office inside opened, and Chen Jixian walked out, his face stoic, and said slowly, "This time, I'll go with you."

Chen Gu was rendered speechless. This journey was going to be so awkward that even the air would feel stiff.

"Take Wu Yihuo with you," Chen Jixian added.

Chen Gu breathed a sigh of relief. At least it was better than being stuck alone with his father.

「...」

Xiaoga Yexiong was still lying in the healing pod—this hospital was also part of the Xiaogasa Family's properties.

The Family Head stood outside the ward, looking at his seriously injured "illegitimate son" without any warmth on his face, but with an expression full of rage.

Suddenly, a figure appeared behind him, like a ghostly specter.

"Family Head, everything has been arranged for 'Nie Dun 6'. There's no need to worry."

The Family Head nodded slowly, then glared fiercely at Xiaoga Yexiong inside the healing pod before saying, "There must be no mistakes!"

If it wasn't for the fact that cursing Xiaoga Yexiong would be like cursing himself, the Family Head would have probably erupted by now.

"Nie Dun 6" had certain matters that could not be allowed to be known, which is why they reported the case just when Xiaoga Yexiong had the upper hand against the special operations team.

After investigating for months with nothing to show for it, they were hoping to use the Bureau's power to identify which force was behind the mischief. With Xiaoga Yexiong there, the secrets would not be leaked. They could also use the case as an opportunity to completely crush the special operations team and Chen Gu.

But who could have expected that what was meant to be an unquestionable confrontation would end with Xiaoga Yexiong utterly defeated?

This critical failure derailed the Xiaogasa Family's entire plan. Fortunately, with their vast influence, they quickly made "arrangements" for "Nie Dun 6". Even if Chen Gu arrived, he likely wouldn't find anything. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Let's go." The Family Head departed with his subordinates. Upon reaching the end of the hospital corridor, he casually said, "Once he wakes up, send him to the military for some training."

"Yes."

The Xiaogasa Family had virtually no power in the military; sending someone there for training was almost like a death sentence.

「...」

The massive starship sailed through the void, having just emerged from the warp passage. Ahead, a dazzling array of stars shone beautifully, with habitable planets hidden among them. "Nie Dun 6" was one of these planets.

Wu Yihuo subtly sensed something "unpleasant" between the two "big shots" beside him. Throughout the journey, he'd tried every trick in the book to break down some sort of... barrier between them. But as a mere tech guy, not a social butterfly, his efforts had only made the atmosphere even more awkward...

Well, Wu Yihuo gave up too and just sat there pretending to be asleep.

Suddenly, the void next to the starship twisted significantly, affecting the ship and causing its body to bizarrely bend at an angle!

"BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!—"

The shrill alarm blared everywhere, and red warning lights flashed violently.

The three men, who had been pretending to be asleep, all opened their eyes simultaneously.

From the distorted void, a giant, crab-like pincer stretched out, stabbing into the starship's midsection.

Then, the pincer tore at it, and the starship shattered completely, instantly ripping apart from the breach under the terrifying power of the Star Sea.

From the twisted void, a fearsome Energy Gathering Mechanical Species crawled out unhurriedly, even larger than Chen Gu and his team's starship.

Atop its head, sixty-four glowing eyes searched the Star Sea for something.