Atlas of Heaven and Man

The arrangement for Chen Chuan within the Bureau was merely an assessment, but they didn't entirely rely on him for this matter. To ensure Xiong Jianyi's capture, a squad was also dispatched simultaneously, which was the originally planned capture team.

This team had been monitoring Xiong Jianyi ever since they received the news of his imminent return to Da Shun.

However, the team members were not satisfied with the higher-ups' arrangement of a newcomer to carry out the arrest this time.

Although such things were considered routine in the Bureau, no one really wanted to encounter it, because a newcomer meant less experience, unreliability, and too many uncertainties.

Moreover, in recent years, almost none of the trainees supported by the Bureau had performed exceptionally well from the start. It wasn't because these people lacked ability, but because many were too cautious, and wouldn't rush headfirst into danger.

This was actually a smart choice, but such an evaluation wouldn't be highly regarded.

So, upon hearing the news, many team members complained, saying they had to be babysitters again, but Captain Li Fusheng skillfully calmed them down.

"Captain Li!"

A team member hurried over and handed Li Fusheng a telegram, "We received a message that Xiong Jianyi will be arriving at Jiyang Port on the Gong family's 'True Treasure' cruise ship."

"The Gong family?"

Captain Li frowned, very surprised: "How could Xiong Jianyi be on the Gong family's ship?"

He glanced at the telegram. According to the information above, the Zaiyuan ferry that Xiong Jianyi was on encountered a malfunction midway, and all the passengers could only drift at sea, sending telegrams for help.

The closest to them was the Gong family's 'True Treasure' cruise ship, which happened to be passing by. They took all the people on board and were heading towards the port here. Moreover, the Gong family seemed to be planning to change their original itinerary to Weinan Province and sent out a telegram in advance, preparing to discuss a business deal with the Yuan'an Company.

Judging from the time, they would arrive tomorrow morning.

After reading it, Captain Li immediately instructed: "Go and get the Gong family's nautical chart."

After a while, a route map was transmitted to his interface. From this, it could be seen that the Gong family's cruise ship did indeed pass by there at that time, and it really seemed to be just a coincidence.

He couldn't help but recall the Gong family's background. In the old era, the Gong family was the royal family jointly promoted by the islands at sea. They were even granted titles during the Da Shun Empire. After the establishment of the Da Shun Republic, because they took the initiative to lean over, they were given an honorary title, and they still have a lofty reputation on the outer islands.

Moreover, the Gong family has shares in major companies, weaving a huge network of contacts, with a very large influence.

Captain Li thought for a moment and said: "For the time being, the action remains unchanged."

The team members immediately rejoiced and high-fived each other.

Their thinking was very simple. Why bother so much? Anyway, it's just a large family from an island country. Does Da Shun need to consider their face? We are arresting criminals, what does it have to do with you? We will arrest whoever we need to arrest. Oh, you lost face? Then who told you to bring criminals on board?

Captain Li considered more and felt that this matter seemed a little unusual, but he wouldn't mess up his formation before seeing the exact situation.

In the Xuan Palace Building dormitory, Chen Chuan was preparing methodically.

On February 2nd, at ten o'clock in the evening, Ni Qianqian contacted him and informed him: "We received a message that the tourists on the Zaiyuan ferry have been transferred to the Gong family's cruise ship. Things may change."

"The Gong family?"

Ni Qianqian told him about the Gong family's background and said: "Judging from Xiong Jianyi's past, he is both ferocious and cunning. Since he is on the Gong family's ship, he may mix in with the Gong family's team to cover himself."

Chen Chuan asked: "I have a question. Since he is a wanted criminal in Da Shun, and the Gong family is a royal family of the islands, there shouldn't be any relationship between the two sides. Then why not inform the Gong family in advance and let them stay away from this matter?"

"Well, how should I say it…" Ni Qianqian thought for a while and said: "Catching Glider criminals is only a matter for our Bureau, but dealing with the Gong family is a matter for the Foreign Affairs Bureau.

If we want to deal with the Gong family, we need to go through the Foreign Affairs Bureau, and it may not be satisfactory. Xiong Jianyi may seem like a heinous wanted criminal to our Bureau, but in the eyes of the Foreign Affairs Bureau, it may just be a trivial matter that doesn't need attention, or they may even blame us for being nosy and ask us to stop the action.

But… is this really just a trivial matter?"

Chen Chuan slowly said: "It is not."

He had read the case file. After Xiong Jianyi committed the crime, some people initially suspected that he had functional disorder syndrome.

But it was later found that this was not the case. In his room, there were more than a dozen dismembered corpses arranged in a fixed shape. Some religious symbols were also engraved on them. It was speculated that it was likely an ancient and bloody ritual popular on the outer islands, which was a very clear act of heresy.

This is only what they know. Judging from the situation in the Central City, there are probably more unknown things.

"That's right, it is not. Little Brother Chen, whether this person can be brought to justice tomorrow depends on your actions. The Bureau's opinion is to execute him on the spot, no need for a live prisoner, otherwise, he still has a certain chance of surviving."

Chen Chuan understood that if such a person were allowed to go through litigation procedures, then he might really survive, and there was even a great possibility of being acquitted. He slowly said: "The student will do his best."

On February 3rd, a luxury cruise ship arrived at Jiyang Port. This was a team of one hundred and twenty people, with thirty-nine Gong family personnel and the rest being drivers and security personnel.

After exiting the inspection point, the group boarded the car that had come to pick them up and headed towards the Skytower Company's headquarters in the Yinglu District.

Gong Zhanyi was not yet thirty, with healthy tan skin. Although not a pure combatant, members of large families like his underwent combat training, giving him a spirited and energetic appearance.

He asked, "Is the person still there?"

The steward beside him respectfully replied, "He's in the seventh car from the back. Our people are with him. The news probably won't escape Da Shun, but we've already informed the Foreign Affairs Bureau."

Gong Zhanyi asked, "Was his previous behavior normal?"

"Normal. However, when leaving the port, a member of the Heavenly Retribution Gang approached him. We checked, and that person was his senior brother, Wei Wusheng."

Gong Zhanyi hummed in acknowledgment. After a moment, he tersely instructed, "Arrange it properly. No mistakes."

The steward respectfully said, "Yes."

Meanwhile, on a section of road between the Jiyang and Yinglu districts, Chen Chuan had already arrived at a three-story house by the roadside, a designated location arranged by the Bureau of Special Affairs.

The Bureau had confirmed that Xiong Jian would leave the port with the Gong family's convoy, so they set up checkpoints at other intersections, forcing the convoy to pass through here. This section of road had several bends, and the convoy would have to slow down when passing through, creating an opportunity.

Chen Chuan checked the surroundings and contacted Ni Qianqian, saying, "I've arrived at the designated location."

Ni Qianqian said, "Their convoy is less than ten kilometers away. You'll see them in about twenty minutes. The technicians have confirmed that the person should be in the seventh car from the back, along with two security personnel and an attendant. How do you plan to handle it?"

Chen Chuan thought for a moment and asked, "Will I have to pay for the vehicle damage?"

Ni Qianqian giggled. One could imagine her doubled over with laughter behind the screen. Her sense of humor was indeed very low, but she quickly composed herself and said, "It's good enough that they're not being prosecuted for harboring a wanted criminal. Expecting us to pay for the car? They can dream on. As long as the person is taken care of, the rest is just arguing with the Foreign Affairs Bureau, which we don't need to worry about."

Chen Chuan said, "Then I have no problem."

"Good. It's up to you, Chen classmate."

Chen Chuan ended the call with her and immediately contacted Wu Bei, "Little Brother Wu, how's it going on your end?"

Wu Bei said, "It's great to have a public interface point to use. I can see everything clearly here. The convoy is heading towards you. About... sixteen minutes until they reach you.

"But there might be technical experts on the other team, so there might be some interference. However, they won't easily borrow the interface point. It's rare for me to be on home turf this time, so I'm not afraid of them."

Chen Chuan could tell he was excited, which was good. He checked his equipment again and waited for another ten minutes. A long convoy appeared in his view ahead.

At the Bureau of Special Affairs' nearest outpost, Team Leader Li was watching the convoy's progress through the interface point. From the moment they disembarked from the cruise ship until now, they had been under constant surveillance by the technical staff.

The technical staff's support was limited, but because the matter suddenly involved the Gong family, the Bureau temporarily increased technical support, but only for surveillance, not for more active involvement.

Seeing that they were about to reach the designated section of road, he contacted all team members, "Are you all ready?" All members immediately responded with vigorous replies.

Team Leader Li nodded. His expression was serious. The situation was more complex this time. If Chen Chuan's capture failed, his people would immediately step in.

He stared at the convoy on the screen, but just as it was approaching the capture point, their interface point suddenly went dark, and the surrounding members erupted in curses.

"What's going on?"

Team Leader Li immediately exited the interface point.

"Team Leader Li," a technician reported, "We're experiencing field interference."

Team Leader Li's expression changed. This wasn't during a Foreign Affairs summit. How could the Gong family use field interference within the Central City area? This was a blatant violation of regulations.

"Something's wrong. Immediately tell Chen trainee to..." He suddenly realized that the interface point couldn't transmit messages, and hurriedly instructed, "Shao Heng, take a team to support Chen trainee immediately! Hurry!"

"Yes!"

A burly team member responded immediately and rushed out with his team.

Team Leader Li stared in the direction of the road, feeling uneasy. He hoped nothing would go wrong...

At the same moment, at Chen Chuan's location, the interface point suddenly dimmed. He suddenly lost contact with Wu Bei, and not just Wu Bei, but all external communication was cut off.

He immediately realized this was field interference.

If there was interference, it meant the other side might already know about their operation. Even if they didn't, consciously interfering meant they were prepared. Should he continue the mission?

He looked at the convoy approaching. According to the Bureau of Special Affairs' emergency field operation regulations... He held the Snow Monarch Blade in his hand.

The first car drove past. Soon, the second, third... He slowly drew the blade a little, enforcers, in the absence of orders or emergency notifications... The fourth, fifth, sixth cars drove past.

Then... he would proceed according to the planned course of action!

He abruptly flicked the scabbard aside. As the blade left its sheath, he leaped forward, jumping down from the balcony, raising the long blade high, and slashing down at the car below!

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