115: Thunder

The moment Qin Jin stepped out of the meeting room, he clearly sensed several gazes focusing on him.

Their gazes were very subtle, and the center of their focus was not him, but with Qin Jin's current perception, he was able to detect everything.

“They’re really paying special attention.”

A thought flashed through Qin Jin’s mind as he strode directly towards the elevator.

Just as he was on his way, the Patrol Bureau member who had greeted them earlier was waiting nearby and now approached them.

“Qin Chi, student,” he said with a smile, “Are you preparing to investigate the incident site?”

“The Bureau considered that you are new to this place and unfamiliar with the environment, so they have prepared a vehicle for you, along with a dedicated escort.”

“If you are ready to go out and investigate, I will contact them now.”

“No need.”

Qin Jin shook his head, his expression unruffled, and stated directly, “I want to see your Director.”

“Ah?”

The man was startled and forced a somewhat unnatural smile.

“I want to see your Director.”

Qin Jin’s voice was calm, “I can probably guess what mission you’ve been given, but I don’t like trouble, and I have no intention of troubling you executors.”

“My presence here represents Wu Yuan Academy.”

“The Patrol Bureau shouldn’t refuse such a request, right?”

“Lead the way.”

After speaking, Qin Jin walked past him and continued towards the elevator.

“Qin Jin, student!”

The man’s expression changed, and he called out, quickly following.

Qin Jin stopped, silent, merely looking at him calmly.

But at this moment, the Patrol Bureau member felt an astonishing pressure.

It was an invisible pressure brought about by a difference in life levels.

Sweat beads appeared on his forehead; he was silent for a moment, then finally said, “I will take you there now.”

“What is your Director’s name?”

“His surname is Song, Song Shulin.”

Amidst their conversation, the two entered the elevator.

After the man took out a special ID card to verify his information, he pressed a button for one of the floors.

Patrol Bureau.

Director’s office.

Director Song Shulin sat in his seat, rubbing his temples as he looked at the silent man in front of him: “You said he’s gone? What do you mean, gone?”

The man in front of him was of medium height, with a square, upright face.

He was Yan Yan, Captain of the First Brigade of the Cold Plum City Patrol Bureau.

Hearing the inquiry, Yan Yan lowered his voice: “It’s exactly what it sounds like.”

“Zhang Zhilan saw the three students from Shi Lv Academy, and then, within her sight, the three of them disappeared.”

“I knew it.”

Director Song narrowed his eyes, somewhat helplessly: “These young people are the hardest to manage.”

“At least the students from Tian Ce and Wu Yuan came and are under observation, but the ones from Shi Lv just acted on their own. They’re all trouble!”

“Director.”

Yan Yan hesitated: “Aren’t we going to look for them?”

“If they don’t want to be seen, how will you find them?”

Director Song snorted coldly: “To disappear under everyone’s eyes, either they carried some special equipment, or there’s a Spiritual Energy User among those three!”

He placed his hands on the desk, clasping them together: “Whichever it is, finding them would waste who knows how much effort.”

“Forget it.”

“Send some people to keep an eye on them. Since they haven’t contacted us, we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate. If something really goes wrong, it won’t fall on us.”

“I understand.”

Yan Yan nodded.

Just then, the visitor notification sounded in the room.

“Who is it now?!”

“Can’t they just use the intercom if they have something to say?!”

Director Song’s expression changed, subtly showing some anger. He lightly touched the light screen, opened the door, and his roar echoed outwards.

The Patrol Bureau member leading the way instantly turned pale.

Qin Jin reached out, placed a hand on his shoulder, patted it, and walked into the office, meeting the gazes of the two men, and calmly said, “Director Song, don’t take it out on him.”

“I was the one who asked him to lead the way.”

“Qin Jin, student.”

Director Song’s expression was slightly surprised, his anger instantly fading. He waved his hand, signaling Yan Yan and the other man to leave, then spoke: “Is there something you need help with?”

“If there’s anything, just let him report it; there’s no need for you to come in person.”

“Please have a seat.”

“Director Song is too polite.”

Qin Jin’s tone was calm as he spoke, “You recognized me directly; have you seen my information?”

“The three academies provided a list of students.”

Director Song’s expression showed no trace of his previous anger. His slightly plump body, combined with a smile, made him appear even somewhat amiable: “The list didn’t contain much information, but the names and photos of the visiting students were included.”

Qin Chi nodded.

For academy students, the detailed information of Celestial Teachers is considered confidential.

For outsiders, the detailed information of top academy students is also confidential.

“Director Song.”

Qin Jin did not sit down, stating frankly, “I came to you for only one purpose.”

“I hope the Patrol Bureau can immediately share all the intelligence information you have currently acquired, and furthermore, I want to directly participate in the upcoming operations.”

Upon hearing this, Director Song’s expression remained unchanged: “Relevant information has already been provided to you, Qin Jin, student. Did you not read it carefully?”

“We are currently in the preliminary investigation phase. It would be an overkill to have a genius student from Wu Yuan like you handle such matters.”

“Director Song, since I came directly to you, you should have an idea.”

“Why bother giving me a perfunctory answer?”

Qin Jin’s voice was calm: “No matter how you view us students who come to carry out academy missions, ultimately, our goal is the same.”

“I am here now simply to prove one thing.”

As Qin Jin’s voice fell, the primal energy surged, and an invisible aura rose, making his clothes flutter without wind.

Director Song’s expression subtly changed.

At the same time, in front of Qin Jin, the primal energy surged, forming a special character that floated before him.

Director Song suddenly stood up.

The moment his gaze fell on that character, a burning sensation came to his eyes, and he subconsciously closed them, but a surprised sound simultaneously rang out.

“Congenital Realm!”

“Mi Sect?!”

That character was precisely the character [Thunder] bestowed by the Star God.

Qin Jin used the Thunder character as fuel to forge his Dao Foundation, completely transforming it into his own power, but his [Divine Favored One] profession never disappeared, so he could naturally use his own power to condense this Thunder character again.

Compared to the true body of the Star God, the [Thunder] character was insignificant, but it was a form that had once been revealed, and this character alone could be considered extraordinary.

If someone familiar with the Mi Sect system were to study it, they could gain a lot just from this character.

“Director Song can recognize it, which saves me from further explanation.”

The Thunder character in front of him vanished, and his aura receded.

Qin Jin’s tone was steady: “Since I arrived at the Patrol Bureau, I have always imagined the Patrol Bureau, and the leaders within it, including you, in the best possible light.”

“But—”

“If you are unwilling to have a Congenital Realm Martial Artist who has delved into the Mi Sect participate in core incidents, then I’m afraid I will have to suspect that the Patrol Bureau harbors ill intentions regarding the matter of the Evil God.”

As his voice fell, the room became silent.

“Wu Yuan truly has hidden talents.”

After more than ten seconds of silence, Director Song let out a long sigh: “I underestimated you all.”

He sat down and manipulated the light screen.

A moment later, his gaze fell on the personal terminal on Qin Jin’s wrist, and after seeing the Wu Yuan emblem on it, he said, “Please receive the relevant information.”

“The communication equipment provided by Wu Yuan will not have any possibility of leakage.”

Qin Jin activated his personal terminal and received the information.

“There will be an operation tonight at the Bureau.”

Watching Qin Jin browse, Director Song spoke, “You can participate and join the action team.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Jin looked up: “The students who came with me must also participate.”

Director Song was silent for a moment, then finally said, “Alright.”

“However, Qin Jin, student, I have only one request.”

“No matter what, you must prioritize your own safety.”

“Don’t worry.”

Qin Jin nodded: “We’ll conclude the incident as quickly as possible, so these ‘troubles’ in your eyes can return sooner.”

“Happy cooperation.”

Director Song’s furrowed brows relaxed, and he nodded: “Happy cooperation.”

“Go back and rest first. Someone will contact you later to depart together.”

“Tonight might be a tough battle.”

Qin Jin nodded, closed his terminal, and turned to walk out of the room.

The door opened.

The Patrol Bureau member who led him up and Yan Yan were waiting outside.

Seeing this, Qin Chi nodded in acknowledgment and brushed past them.

Yan Yan looked at the Patrol Bureau member beside him and quickly said, “What are you standing there for? Follow him!”

“Ah? Ah!”

The other person reacted and quickly followed.

After speaking, he turned and walked into the office.

Director Song looked at him: “For tonight’s operation, Qin Jin and Han Miao from Wu Yuan will be participating.”

“Ah?”

Yan Yan looked stunned: “Director, what did you say?”

He stared at Director Song, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

“I’m not crazy.”

Director Song gave him an annoyed look: “He’s a Congenital Realm Martial Artist. From the looks of it, he’s even stronger than you.”

“How old is he?”

“This is truly bizarre.”

“Didn’t they say everyone coming was a new student this year? It’s only been a short time since school started, and he’s already in the Congenital Realm.”

Facing his familiar old subordinate, he spoke without reservation, puzzled: “Being in the Congenital Realm is one thing, but this Qin Jin also has some knowledge of the Mi Sect. How could Wu Yuan be involved with the Mi Sect?”

A continuous stream of information flooded into Yan Yan’s head.

He processed the information, hesitated for a moment, and then said, “Perhaps—”

“He’s extraordinarily talented?”

“You don’t need to tell me that.”

Director Song rebuked him, then waved his hand: “Go prepare.”

“Yes!”

Yan Yan’s expression became serious.

The moment he turned to leave, a lowered voice came from behind him.

“Be careful during the operation.”

Inside the Wu Yuan meeting room.

The moment Qin Jin entered, Han Miao looked at him: “How did it go?”

“We’ll be participating in the operation tonight.”

“At that time, your abilities will be needed.”

Qin Jin transmitted the data via his terminal. While Han Miao was receiving it, he said, “I’ve briefly reviewed the information the Patrol Bureau obtained. Their capabilities are not bad; they’ve already found a breakthrough.”

“Tonight.”

“They will make their first sweep.”

“I just don’t know if it’ll be small fish or big fish in the net.”

The data transfer was complete, and Han Miao began to read. The world she saw through her spiritual power was black and white, which did not affect her reading.

While reading, she asked, “So, Qin Jin, how did you convince them to let us participate?”

“It was very simple.”

Qin Jin’s tone was steady: “Just demonstrate some strength.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Jin clearly sensed that Han Miao’s overflowing spiritual power fluctuated for a moment.

Then, the girl’s somewhat hesitant voice sounded.

“There’s a question I’ve been wanting to ask you for a long time.”

“Go ahead.”

“Qin Jin.”

“Within my spiritual talent, there are various abilities, and in my perception, individuals who pose a threat to me will trigger a warning.”

“When the difference is too great, this warning disappears.”

“Qin Jin, after our second meeting, the warning you brought completely vanished.”

“How strong are you now?”

Hanmei City.

Inside the underground transportation, three figures exited a station.

Two men and one woman.

At this moment, the woman looked back, gazing around, and softly said, “Lu Jinfeng, Hu Fei, are we really not going to contact the local Patrol Bureau first?”

“It seemed like the girl who came to pick us up was about to cry.”

These three were indeed students from Shi Lv Academy.

They were dressed in ordinary clothes, having clearly changed.

“We’re just not contacting them now.”

One of the men, robust in build, stretched his shoulders: “An Ning, Hu Fei also said that these local Patrol Bureaus might not welcome us.”

“Instead of wasting time, it’s better to investigate proactively and see if we can gain anything. Once we have something, then communication will go much smoother.”

“Exactly.”

The one called Hu Fei was actually a Fat Man, large enough to be described as obese, currently holding a chicken leg and gnawing on it with relish, adding, “An Ning, it’s mainly because we have you. Otherwise, we’d have no choice but to deal with the local Patrol Bureau superficially.”

“Next, whether we gain anything depends on you.”

An Ning nodded.

She was petite and cute. After nodding, she looked at Hu Fei: “By the way, where did you learn all this?”

“It’s all just experience.”

Hu Fei casually tossed the bone in his hand into a trash can: “My dad works at the Patrol Bureau in my hometown. No one understands the Patrol Bureau better than me.”

The three walked on, constantly checking a map.

Finally, in the eastern district of Hanmei City, the three stopped.

“An Ning, let’s start here.”

After confirming their location, the casualness in Hu Fei’s eyes dissipated, and he and Lu Jinfeng formed a protective stance, shielding An Ning between them.

“Mhm.”

An Ning responded.

Her expression became serious, and at that moment, her aura suddenly changed.

Within her eyes, above her pupils, extremely special runes flickered into existence.

Accompanying her movements, within the surrounding space, extremely faint, imperceptible starlight subtly flickered.

That was... the dormant Spiritual Energy being awakened by a Spiritual Energy User.

Various operations commenced as night fell.

In the outskirts of Hanmei City, silently, figures in uniform, wearing defensive gear over their clothes, appeared.

Qin Chi was among them.

Beside him were the captains of the various action teams of the Patrol Bureau. At this moment, Qin Jin’s gaze swept over them, then he nodded to Han Miao beside him.

Han Miao’s spiritual power surged.

In the next instant, spiritual seeds flew towards the main commanding officers present.