407 Investigations (1/2)
Fortunately, such a test of her loyalty did not happen.
The reinforcements came promptly. With a few huge explosions, machine guns filled the place and the tables were turned.
Even the few weird looking huge dogs turned into a bloodied mess under the rapid fire of the machine guns.
In a few moments, a party or rescuers entered the forest and successfully located Ye Yingzi.
After ensuring that the surroundings were safe, Ye Yingzi then brought Fang Yuan out to see the massacre.
Gun wounds were not simply thumb-sized holes in the body. Instead, it was a bloodied mess and the internal organs were ripped apart. The entire place seemed like and execution square and even the experienced soldiers became nauseous just by looking at the scene.
”Let's go!”
It seemed as though tears were welling up in Ye Yingzi's eyes. Bringing Fang Yuan to a new care, they travelled for a long period before finally reaching a particular base.
”I am the in-charge of the Research Centre of Supernormal Humans - Xi Menjian. Welcome, comrade Fang Yuan!”
A seemingly unstable middle-aged man personally walked out to welcome Fang Yuan and gave him a friendly pat on his shoulder. ”I've heard that you encountered a few troubles on your way here. I hope you're ok!”
”It's alright, it's just a little unexpected that... is it worth it to do all these? After all, I am only a student.”
Fang Yuan forced a smile.
”Of course it's worth it!”
Xi Menjian's expression turned to a solemn one. ”Do you know that for this operation, Japan has sacrificed most of their spies and their arrangements in the capital, putting 10 over years of effort to waste... If we came a little later, we would be able to host the United Nations Conference at your hostel!”
Xi Menjian joked and waved his hands. ”Alright! We don't have enough time to give you a welcome party. Send the order, we shall commence the meeting!”
...
In the underground base.
Seated in the huge conference room, everyone looked serious as they watched a clip.
The two groups of people here were very distinct. One group was made up of investigators who were mostly scientists. The other group was made up of stern-looking military personnel who sat upright.
”This is the situation report which we have received 6:00 am in the morning today. Furthermore, more problems are arising as we speak... All of these happenings only prove that Comrade Fang Yuan's theory of the spike in energy due to the arrival of the Spiritual King Comet, the theory of the Big Circulation and the evolving human body are all true!”
Xi Menjian quickly took the attendance of those who had arrived and Fang Yuan immediately felt as though everyone in the room was staring at him, trying to understand his thoughts.
”Because of this, the country has pledged more resources to our research centre to assist in investigations. I have already passed a military order in the presence of the chief. We will come up with a solution to the crisis as soon as possible, placing our priority on protecting the lives of the people and their properties!”
After speaking in a strict tone, Xi Menjian looked towards Fang Yuan. ”Comrade Fang Yuan, do you have anything to add?”
”Hmm, there is indeed something for me to add!”
Fang Yuan nodded his head and felt inadequate for not having glasses to push up. ”The spike in energy will not only benefit those evolvers. We need to pay attention to those who have inherited some sort of skill from their ancestors... For instance, martial arts, daoist techniques et cetera. We need to understand that even a normal human with potential will be able to become supernormal unders such circumstances. They might be even harder to deal with compared to those evolvers.”
The revival of any ancient supernormal influence would bring about a great disruption to any present society.
Xi Menjian maintained his solemn face. ”This is indeed true. We have already thought about this point and regarding it... I shall read out a new nomination here!”
”Pa!”
Everyone in the conference room stood up.
”... To deal with the current situation, the Religious Bureau have appointed Comrade Xi Menjian as the Chief of Bureau, Comrade Zhou Ming as the Assistant Chief of Bureau. Their job scopes would be to manage supernatural events, take charge of a quick response team and head the Office of Truth Investigation... Furthermore, Comrade Fang Yuan shall be invited as the special consultant!”
”Pa! Pa!”
There was a rousing applause.
Fang Yuan felt a little conflicted. 'Isn't it just a bureau to investigate supernatural happenings? They have gone to such lengths to even think about classifying it under religion...'
”Alright, please carry out your tasks according to your allocations. Dismissed!”
Xi Menjian was a decisive person and quickly ended the meeting. ”Comrade Fang Yuan, please stay!”
”Chief of Bureau!”
Fang Yuan took a bow. ”What instructions do you have for me?”
”Mmm, Comrade Little Fang, you are about to join a whole new working environment. What requests do you have? Please let me know!”
Against a real talent, Xi Menjian was still extremely respectful. ”The Assistant Chief of Bureau, Zhou Ming is He Tianming's boss! He was the one that sent you to the gifted class, Director Zhou!”
”Oh, so it's him!”
Fang Yuan displayed an expression of shock.
”Mmm... The future of the world is changing and the country needs more talents... By telling you all these, I am hoping that you will not have any more confusion. Do you have any more requests?”
Xi Menjian asked with a straight face.
”Although I have to keep mum about my job, I'm sure I still have my personal freedom, right?”
Fang Yuan thought about it for a while before asking.
”The uniqueness of this job as an investigator will have a certain degree of secrecy. However, we will not restrict your personal freedom. The only thing you will have to do is to report whenever you are leaving or staying in the base, and everything will have to be subject to my approval. This is to ensure that the security department can ensure your safety!”
Xi Menjian replied.
”Alright, I have no further questions for now. I request to start my job immediately!”
Fang Yuan shouted.
”Alright!”
Xi Menjian was evidently satisfied. ”Please let me know if you have any other needs. As long as they are required for experimentation, you don't have to hold back!”