My Professions Have Too Much Personality-Chapter 186 - 126: Raid

The door to the room opened, and You Shan walked out. Chong Jingtian, who had been waiting outside for quite some time, immediately approached her. "What’s the situation?"

"It’s just as he said," You Shan replied, rubbing the bridge of her nose. "The kid’s innocent."

Jiang Shu Mo, who was standing nearby, wasn’t surprised. "That’s to be expected. He was just the one who found it."

With no new leads, Chong Jingtian was a little disappointed, but his focus quickly shifted. "What about the Core Seeds?"

"They’re all clean," You Shan said. "When they were inducted, I more or less sensed their Spirit Bodies. I had the most contact with Su Chen."

This last part was meant for Jiang Shu Mo, who nodded in understanding.

"What’s going on out there?" You Shan had already sensed the numerous Life Magnetic Fields moving about frequently outside.

Chong Jingtian’s voice was grave. "I’ve sent people to investigate. Shumo plans to use Wei Yufan and the others as bait."

"He..." You Shan’s expression changed as she turned to Jiang Shu Mo. "You’re being too reckless!"

The word "they" inevitably included her student, Ming Lin.

"It’s the simplest, most direct method. It just relies a bit on luck," Jiang Shu Mo said calmly. Just then, his wristband vibrated. He glanced at it, and his eyes narrowed. His voice betrayed no emotion.

"Su Chen was the first to lead a team out. Wei Yufan... has ordered that he is not to be disturbed by anyone."

"Irresponsible coward!" Chong Jingtian snorted. "Give a direct order. Force him to go out!"

...

Over the next few days, the Judicial Court made significant moves, following the trail of Zhu Xuan’s activities and investigating each lead.

As a Core Seed, Meng Qi had had very little public interaction with Zhu Xuan since the battle, so almost no one suspected him. He continued to lead a team in Ying Feng, searching for traces of the Deceitful God Sect.

But such news could not be contained.

A week later, the news of Zhu Xuan’s death finally got out, causing a massive uproar.

Every department was thrown into turmoil. A Core Seed had died within Ying Feng, within the Judicial Court itself—an almost unprecedented event.

The Judicial Court’s operations became increasingly overt, with its dispatched teams moving through various locations in Ying Feng.

"This is the place..." Su Chen murmured, concealed in the shadows of a street corner as he watched the six-story building in the distance.

Night was falling, and the building’s exterior lights had switched on. A massive, humanoid virtual projection danced provocatively above the entrance, its opulent lights glittering. "Are you sure this place is dirty?" Su Chen asked.

Yang Yan, beside him, hesitated. "Well, a few leads point here, but none of them are solid. I can’t be sure."

Su Chen shot him a look, speechless. He could only say in a low, firm voice, "I’d rather be wrong than let them get away. Call in our people and lock down the area."

Yang Yan’s heart skipped a beat. "Shouldn’t we investigate further?" he couldn’t help but ask. "This place is... complicated."

"Complicated or not, call them in!" Su Chen’s voice was ice-cold. ’Other people’s suspicions are just that—suspicions. But his was backed by evidence.’

’This was the area where his senses had picked up the strongest reaction. If the device that manipulated Divine Blood was anywhere, it was most likely here.’

’They had already searched most of the other locations in the vicinity, leaving only this, the largest building. He had wanted to use a more reasonable pretext to call in reinforcements, but who would have thought Yang Yan would get cold feet at the last second.’

Seeing Su Chen’s insistence, Wu Yang quickly issued the order. Judges scattered throughout the area began to converge on their position.

「A few hours later」

The building was completely surrounded.

"Go, quick, go!" A hovercar had just landed at the entrance when its occupants saw the imposing, statue-like Judges. The person in the back seat’s face fell. "Hurry!" he urged, but was forcefully held down.

"Zhang Yunqing, Third-level Judge. Please step out of the vehicle." Zhang Yunqing’s expression was cold as she presented her credentials.

"Cloud Sea. Nice name..." Su Chen stood at the main entrance, glancing up at the sign. The security guards on either side were trembling uncontrollably.

Yang Yan cleared a path, and the Judges filed in. After a brief period of chaos, they had the entire building under control.

Everyone was rounded up and gathered in the main lobby. Many were disheveled, their gazes evasive.

Some looked furious, shouting, "You! Do you have any idea who I am!?"

"Zhou Han of the City Patrol Department... a Level 4 City Patrol Guard." Yang Yan, standing nearby, pinned him down with one hand, his expression cold. "And do you know who *we* are?"

"You... What the hell does the Judicial Court think it’s doing?" Seeing that they knew his identity, Zhou Han realized this was no minor operation. His voice, though loud, carried an undertone of fear.

Just then, Yang Yan suddenly straightened up and looked toward the entrance. The other Judges did the same.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, a young man walked in, flanked by an entourage of Judges.

’It’s him... Su Chen.’ Zhou Han recognized him and instinctively recoiled. This was Xia Hanshi’s student, a Core Seed of the Judicial Court, a man of esteemed status.

"Master Su Chen, so it’s you..."

Someone in the crowd of detainees suddenly called out, his face wreathed in a smile. He tried to stand but was pushed back down by Yang Yan.

"That’s the manager, Zhou Jun," Zhang Yunqing whispered to Su Chen.

"I’m on your side! We’re on the same side!" Zhou Jun yelled.

Su Chen gestured for him to approach. Zhou Jun came over at a trot, fawning. "Master Su Chen, I’m with the Zhou Family! I’m good friends with Wei Yufan, Zhong Ming, and Ming Lin. My third uncle even had dinner with you just two days ago! We’re all on the same team here."

"Your third uncle? Zhou Kai?" Su Chen suddenly smiled. "Does he even know who you are?"

"Er..." Zhou Jun gave an awkward laugh. "We’re relatives. Of course, he knows me."

He changed the subject, stressing, "We have always strictly abided by the laws of Ying Feng..."

Before he could finish, Yang Yan held out a small bag of black pellets. "Ghost Lotus Granules. Level 3 contraband..."