Ye Lin was detained by Huang Litian in the Investigation Bureau and locked up in a specially designed cell. The cells in the Investigation Bureau were crafted by master materials scientists and architects, making it impossible to break out. Unless something unexpected happened, Ye Lin would have to spend the next twenty-seven hours before the college entrance examination here. Even though Ji Fu did his best to interfere and even used the connections of the Ji Group, it was of no use. After all, too many people had died this time, including Kenson, the underground king of Qingcheng. A terrifying force capable of directly destroying Kenson had emerged in Qingcheng without anyone in the Investigation Bureau knowing about it. When Huang Litian reported this news, everyone in the Qingcheng Investigation Bureau was stunned. How could they not know about such a force right under their noses? It was simply shocking. To put it bluntly, if they didn't figure out this mysterious force, one day the Investigation Bureau might be wiped out just like Kenson. This matter immediately drew the attention of the Qingcheng Investigation Bureau. The higher-ups even directly gave Huang Litian the highest level of investigation authority, allowing him to handle it fully and sent two powerful transmuters to protect him personally. Seeing Huang Litian and his team leave, Ye Lin actually felt relieved and leaned back in his chair, a smile slowly forming on his lips. Although Kenson was dead, his influence extended far beyond the underground black market. This underground king's power was spread throughout Qingcheng. Those people were not like Huang Litian, who cared about evidence and such nonsense. They would rather kill wrongly than let anyone go. What Ye Lin needed to do now was find a safe place to wait for the college entrance examination. In Qingcheng, where could be safer than the Investigation Bureau? In this world, transmuters, especially those with excellent talents, had enough privileges. As long as they performed well in the college entrance examination and attracted the attention of the provincial capital's universities, even if Huang Litian found solid evidence that Ye Lin killed Kenson, it would be of no use. Ye Lin was confident in his abilities and talents. He had handled the matter with Kenson very cleanly, so he wasn't worried about Huang Litian's further investigation. In just twenty-seven hours, Huang Litian couldn't find any solid evidence. Ye Lin lay down on the small iron bed and began to sleep, conserving his energy for the college entrance examination. On the other side, just as the dawn broke, Huang Litian and his team arrived at the Zhuge family's residence in Qingcheng. The small building of the Zhuge family stood apart from the world, like an ancient courtyard independent of the mundane world. The low walls shone with a golden light under the morning sun, and every brick and stone seemed to tell the secrets of Qingcheng over the years. "Mr. Zhuge! Huang Litian, a seventh-level investigator of the Qingcheng Investigation Bureau, requests an audience!" Huang Litian knocked on the door respectfully. Even though he was from the Investigation Bureau, he didn't dare to be presumptuous here because the owner of this courtyard was named Zhuge Qianxing! "It's Investigator Huang, please come in." The courtyard door opened without a breeze, creaking softly. Inside the Zhuge family's courtyard, ancient trees towered, bamboo swayed gently, and a winding path paved with bluestone led through. The air was filled with a faint aroma of tea, each whiff refreshing the soul. Here, time seemed to stand still, allowing one to forget the troubles of the world. Zhuge Qianxing was already sitting in the courtyard brewing tea, as if he had known Huang Litian would come. "Investigator Huang, please have a seat." Zhuge Qianxing picked up a cup of tea and handed it to Huang Litian. Huang Litian took the tea, sipped it lightly, and the aroma filled his throat, as if cleansing his soul. He put down the cup and said solemnly, "Mr. Zhuge, I have come with an important matter to discuss." Zhuge Qianxing smiled slightly, "You're not here for me, but for my daughter, right? It's about Kenson, isn't it?" "Hehe, nothing can be hidden from Mr. Zhuge."
Huang Litian gave a sheepish smile. Last time at the farm, he had sensed that Zhuge Ni must have known something, but since she wouldn't say anything, he just turned a blind eye.
After all, that Xu Zhihu wasn't a good person to begin with. So what if he died?
But this time was different. The matter was too big for Huang Litian to let it go. He detailed to Zhuge Qianxing the death of Kenson and the appearance of the mysterious force in Qingcheng.
After listening, Zhuge Qianxing gently put down his teacup and said calmly, "I've heard about this. I can have my daughter cooperate with you. But I also need to trouble you, Inspector Huang, with one thing. Is that okay?"
Huang Litian hurriedly said, "Mr. Zhuge, you're too kind. Just tell me what you need, and I'll do my best to help."
Zhuge Qianxing nodded slightly and said softly, "There will be a major change in Qingcheng. I hope you can protect my daughter. Have your bureau's people escort her into the college entrance examination trial, and announce to the public that she is already a level nine inspector of your bureau and will officially join the bureau after graduation."
Huang Litian was stunned for a moment, then understood. Zhuge Qianxing wanted to use the power of the bureau to protect Zhuge Ni.
After all, no matter how powerful a transmigrator was, unless they were completely insane, they wouldn't dare to kill an inspector of the bureau. That would result in a nationwide manhunt in the Great Xia Ancient Country.
He thought for a moment and nodded solemnly, "Mr. Zhuge, rest assured. As long as I'm here, no one can lay a finger on Miss Zhuge."
Although he remained calm on the surface, a storm was brewing in Huang Litian's heart.
Zhuge Qianxing actually asked him to protect Zhuge Ni during the college entrance examination trial. The implications of this were terrifying to think about.
If Zhuge Qianxing were still around, no one would dare to lay a finger on Zhuge Ni, no matter how bold they were. What kind of major change could it be that even Zhuge Qianxing needed to rely on the power of the bureau?
Seeing Huang Litian agree, Zhuge Qianxing nodded with satisfaction and ordered someone to call Zhuge Ni out.
"Dad? What's up? It's so early, the sun has just risen!" Zhuge Ni, who had just woken up, was wearing a bear pajama and clearly unhappy about being woken up so early by Zhuge Qianxing.
"You've always wanted to find that Ling Ye, right? There's news about him." Zhuge Qianxing said with a smile.
"Huh? Really?" Zhuge Ni's sleepy eyes suddenly lit up.
"This is Inspector Huang. Change your clothes and go with him. He'll explain everything to you." Zhuge Qianxing said with a smile.
"Okay!" Zhuge Ni's face turned a little unnatural when she saw Huang Litian. Of course, she remembered him.
After watching Zhuge Ni and Huang Litian leave the courtyard, Zhuge Qianxing sighed deeply. He took out a key from his pocket.
Zhuge Qianxing gently stroked the ancient key. Its surface was covered with the marks of time, as if telling countless stories.
It was a seemingly ordinary bronze key with patches of rust, but it contained a mysterious power that could reveal the origin of all things in the world.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
Zhuge Qianxing suddenly began to cough violently. Bright red blood splashed onto the key, looking shocking, but his face remained calm.
"Ye Lin, Ye Lin, I never thought you could take down Kenson all by yourself. When will you finally come to me and ask for my help? My time... is running out." ?