Mai Bao Xiao Lang Jun

Chapter 38 Escalating Conflict

“Be wary of his mindless retaliation.” Tianxia Guihuo said in a deep voice, “Liang Jiang, go and inform Winnie, the minister.”

Guan Ya pondered for a few seconds, and said, “They probably need our assistance in the investigation.” A swordsman with outstanding insight and reasoning ability, and a Night Watcher who can summon spirits, are both indispensable professions in solving cases.

Unlike his companions' worries and solemnity, Hong Ji-ge was extremely happy.

“That guy is dead, haha, this is what they call karma.”

Inside the conference room, Sean Mead sat at the head of the table, supporting the table with his hands, his fingers intertwined, propping up his chin, silently watching the projection screen.

The chief executive officer looked several years older in an instant, his eyeballs were bloodshot, and deep, unresolved sorrow was condensed between his tightly furrowed brows.

But his attitude remained calm, his Wind King eyes still sharp.

On his left were Winnie Berlant's assistant, Emma, and the cadres of the Inspection Department.

On the right were the cadres of the Executive Department, Sean's assistant stood to the right of the screen, and said in a deep voice: "Julian Mead's autopsy report has been released, he died of myocardial infarction, there are no other wounds on his body, no poisoning, whether the spirit body remains in the body is still uncertain, we need to wait for the Five Elements Alliance's support team to go to the morgue for further confirmation."

Hearing this, Emma briefly glanced at the notes, then frowned and said, "Why did he die of myocardial infarction? What was the murderer's motive? Whether it's from the surveillance or the security personnel's notes, there was nothing abnormal last night, but a level six wind mage cannot die of myocardial infarction."

If there are no clues, the cause of death and motive are the only clues for the time being.

"There are too many possibilities for dying of myocardial infarction. Does Julian Mead have any enemies in New York County?"

"Julian worked at headquarters during his tenure, so he shouldn't have any enemies in New York County. If we really have to find one, it would be the Beast King from last night."

The conference room suddenly fell silent, and everyone secretly looked at Sean.

"Knock knock!"

At this moment, the frosted glass door of the conference room was knocked, and an Executive Department member in formal attire pushed the door in, followed by the Saints of the Five Elements Alliance.

"We are Saints, don't we even have a seat!" Hong Ji-ge grumbled unhappily.

Zhang Yuanqing pulled over a high-backed chair and sat down, glancing around, and found that everyone at the table was observing and scrutinizing him.

Chief Executive Officer Sean Mead said lightly: "Last night, Julian Mead was assassinated. Gou Mang, the surveillance footage showed that you left the New York County Bank headquarters building two hours before Julian was assassinated last night. Explain the reason."

He then looked at Emma and said, "Also, I hope the Inspection Department can investigate his communication equipment and let the technical department personnel check it carefully."

Investigating the criminal behavior of internal members is the duty of the Inspection Department.

Zhang Yuanqing immediately became the focus. He crossed his legs, looked back at Sean calmly, and then glanced at the others, saying: "I understand. Executive Officer Sean suspects that I hired someone to kill him. First, it is my freedom to go out at any time, and I don't need to explain to anyone. I stayed in the bank building during the period when Julian was killed, and I have a sufficient alibi; second, I do have conflicts with Julian, but I don't have the motive to assassinate him."

He paused, shrugged, and sneered, "Who would assassinate a defeated opponent? Shouldn't the person who wants to buy an assassin be him?"

Julian was the one who lost face at the banquet last night, Gou Mang was the one who was in the limelight. Since he had taken all the advantages, there was no need to assassinate the offspring of a Ruler.

In essence, there was no conflict of interest or deep hatred between the two parties.

Zhang Yuanqing continued: "Third, I deeply love the Free Federation!"

Everyone was stunned, not understanding. The old white man who had reprimanded him asked in confusion, "The Free Federation?"

Zhang Yuanqing nodded: "I deeply love the Free Federation, so I will not hand over my phone, because personal property is sacred and inviolable. Because human rights are supreme."

The conference room was silent again, with a feeling that this kid was talking nonsense, but they couldn't refute it.

Emma cleared her throat and said: "Chief Executive Officer, if you can provide clues or evidence that Gou Mang assassinated Julian, we can conduct a mandatory investigation. Otherwise, the prosecutor will find it difficult to agree to your request."

She swept across the three Star Officials, then automatically skipped Yuan Ting, and looked at Sun Miaomiao and Zhao Chenghuang.

Yuan Ting suddenly stood up: "I'll go!"

Emma quickly waved her hand: "We don't need a Soul Eater, we just need to confirm whether Julian's spirit body is still there. Moreover, we hope that all information about the case is confidential and not made public."

Yuan Ting sat down blankly, feeling targeted and excluded.

Sun Miaomiao got up and said, "I'll go."

Led by an Executive Department cadre, she left the conference room.

After Sun Miaomiao left, Emma looked at Guan Ya and said: "Ms. Guan Ya, you are a swordsman, we need your reasoning ability."

Guan Ya looked down at the data and responded, "There's no need for a Soul Eater. Ms. Emma, what you just said tells me that there were witnesses beside Julian when he died, right?"

"An Eros profession!" Emma replied.

Sean - Guan Ya finished reading the data and looked up, "There were no traces of an enemy intrusion. The nearby surveillance cameras did not capture any suspicious people. Julian Mead died of myocardial infarction. If there were witnesses at the scene, then we can first rule out toxins. Toxins are not diseases and cannot be transmitted directionally, unless taken orally, otherwise the Eros profession at the scene would also be poisoned to death. Then, Gou Mang's suspicion can be ruled out. Some tree demons are also good at using toxins, but it is impossible to kill people silently."

The members of the Inspection Department and the Executive Department nodded.

She analyzed her own speculation: "The Night Watcher's Night Wander and Star Teleportation, the Void's Void Teleportation, the Witch Gu Master's curse, and the Illusionist's dream infiltration can all silently kill Julian Mead."

Speaking of this, Guan Ya suddenly realized, "So you want to see if Julian's spirit body is still there. If a Night Watcher did this silent killing method, then it can only be a forced possession and soul devouring."

At this time, Sun Miaomiao and the Executive Department cadre returned.

"It's not a Night Watcher!"

Sean nodded slightly, as if confirming something and said, "I know what profession it is, let's dismiss the meeting!"

He turned to look at Emma, "Notify Winnie, the minister, and ask her to come over."

Fifteen minutes later, after everyone left in confusion, Winnie Berlant came to the conference room. The two chief executives sat at the head and tail of the conference table, and Winnie said: "I am saddened by Julian's death, please accept my condolences."

"Condolences are useless!" Sean said lightly, "They are the ones who should be accepting condolences. I know who killed Julian."

Winnie adopted a listening attitude.

"It's a Dream Weaver, at least a Dream Weaver." Sean said in a deep voice, "The Void has the ability to sneak into the villa, but does not have the means to kill Julian without alarming anyone."

The Witch Gu Master's curse is too brutal and powerful, and the death should not be myocardial infarction. According to the Eros profession's notes, Julian's lust was high last night, and he was insatiable. The murderer stimulated Julian's lust.

"Winnie, the Evil Faction is provoking me. They killed my eldest son. They are declaring war on Heaven's Wrath, declaring war on the Lawful Faction of New York County. The Evil Faction is responding strongly to last night's gathering, telling us that even if the Lawful Faction gathers, they are not afraid."

Winnie nodded slightly: "What do you want to do?"

Sean said in a deep voice: "Issue a notice to all Lawful professions in New York County to purge the members on the A-level wanted list within a month."

Beside the Derson River, known as the economic lifeline of New York County, Zhang Yuanqing listened to the president eloquently while facing the raging river wind: "Yuan Shi, do you know how the war between Lingjing Xingzhe is fought?" (Lingjing Xingzhe = Spirit Realm Professionals)

The attack on the capital by the Soldiers of the Holy Church was just a vent of anger. The war between Spirit Realm Professionals has never been a large-scale fight, as that would only cause innocent casualties. Both sides' members are wanted by the Spirit Realm because their moral values are exhausted.

"In a real faction war, there is no room for small fries. Transcendent Professionals can be ignored. Gathering troops and confronting each other is the way ordinary people wage war. The war between Spirit Realm Professionals is to use every means and think of every way to hunt down the opponent's mid-to-high faction powerhouses."

Zhang Yuanqing said in a low voice: "So, Sean Mead is going to get serious. He wants to purge the A-level wanted list, forcing the Ruler to come to the main battlefield. On the A-level wanted list in New York County, all are Saints of the Evil Faction. That powerful Bar克斯, who is stronger than Bios斯蒙 and Hoover, ranks second. The first is Tiffios, the alchemist of the Biological Alchemy Society, who is known as the Demon Ancestor."

"Heh, now you only need to kill half, or even less, and the Rulers of the Evil Faction will have to come to the field." The president smiled: "Your assassination last night was very excellent, successfully promoting the process of the faction war. You can contact Catherine tonight. Now that the conflict has intensified, a level six illusionist is someone the Evil Faction will definitely try to win over."

"Understood!" Zhang Yuanqing hung up the phone.

There's no need to contact her tonight, he can contact that little slut now. He looked around, came to a quiet corner, changed his appearance, and then took out his spare phone and turned it on.

As soon as the phone was turned on, a dense sound of "ding-dong" came, all messages from Catherine telling him to stop the mission and give up hunting Julian Mead. There were more than a dozen of them.

The information sent at the beginning was still normal, but gradually became intense at the end. The message this morning was: "Oh God, damn it, you really killed Julian. Your habit of turning off your phone makes me want to twist your head off, and that Gou Mang too!"

There were eight missed calls!

Surprise! Unexpected? Zhang Yuanqing's mouth instinctively turned up and then dialed Catherine's phone. The phone was immediately connected, and Catherine's shrill voice came: "Damn kid, you ruined my big plan, you ruined my big plan. Keeping in touch is the most basic quality of a bounty hunter."

Zhang Yuanqing said lightly: "Turning off communication equipment during a mission is the most basic quality of an assassin."

Zhang Yuanqing said coldly: "The mission is completed, Catherine, you should fulfill your promise."

Catherine took a deep breath and said, "Tonight at 7 o'clock, I will be waiting for you at 69 Hamburg Street, Queens. You need to come and pass the last test."

Zhang Yuanqing frowned: "You have successfully worn out my patience. I suddenly don't want to join you anymore."

He hung up the phone and then held the phone and silently recited "Three two one..."

Catherine's phone came, and this time the little slut's tone softened.

"I apologize for my tone just now. Believe me, joining our organization will have unlimited benefits for your future."

Zhang Yuanqing raised the corner of his mouth.

"Okay, I'll give you one chance."