The fortune telling was so accurate that I accidentally accumulated a huge amount of merit!

Chapter 733: Alarming the Snake
Xie Xuzhi chuckled softly, but none of the people present thought it was a happy laugh.

Minister Zhou felt his skin tighten all over, as if things were more serious than he had imagined.

Xie Xuzhi was not the kind of person who liked to waste time, so he spoke directly: "Can anyone tell me why the Special Administration Bureau has never had a single record of Wuhuang Mountain in hundreds of years?"

There's a priceless treasure like the Heavenly Book on Mount Wuhuang, and I need to find out about it from someone else? Is there anything more ridiculous than that?!

The people present had known Xie Xuzhi for many years, and they dared not say that they fully understood Xie Xuzhi's character.

However, they could still sense whether Xie Xuzhi was truly angry.

Those with quick minds were already terrified by what Xie Xuzhi said, their hearts racing.

Holy crap, a celestial book! That's a legendary treasure that only exists in rumors! Not only does it actually exist, but it's even located near Mount Wuhuang.

The truthfulness of words coming from Director Xie's mouth is beyond question.

Now they finally understand why Director Xie was so angry; how could he not be?

If it were them, they would have jumped eight feet high in the air by now.

They know each other well. There are definitely some who are just going through the motions, but those who actually get things done are definitely not the kind of people who are just going through the motions.

This is not just a matter of subordinates failing in their duties; it is a matter of being deceived and fooled, which is absolutely unforgivable!
In conclusion, there is only one explanation for this absurd incident: the situation at Wuhuang Mountain has been deliberately ignored and obscured.

What's even more chilling is the purpose of those people behind this. That's a secret book; they couldn't have just kept it hidden away for fun, could they?

No wonder Director Xie was so angry; his house had been raided right under his nose. It would be strange if he wasn't furious.

Minister Zhou considered many possible reasons for being questioned, including poor performance and being framed...

But he never expected that the result would be ten or a hundred times heavier than he had imagined.

Minister Zhou was so frightened that he burst into tears on the spot: "Director Xie, I'm innocent! I'm really innocent! I really didn't know anything about this..."

Now, he can't care about his reputation as a minister anymore; he has to clear his name, otherwise he'll really be wrongly accused.

The person who usually loves to be the nice guy, at this moment, kept his mouth shut tighter than a clam shell, determined not to let the fire burn him.

At the same time, many people secretly began to reflect on whether there was anything amiss in their interactions with others.

The thought that someone I've known for decades is secretly plotting something from the inside is enough to send chills down my spine.

Xie Xuzhi sat at the head of the table, and he could see clearly what the people below were doing.

Today he singled out Minister Zhou, not thinking that he could find someone out in such a short time.

It was merely a ploy to alert the people hidden within the Special Administration Bureau, letting them know that he already knew their secret.

"Until the person who did the trick is found, none of you can act alone; you must all work in groups of three."

In addition, drones will follow and monitor you, and all your actions will be directly shared on the big screen.

If anyone wants to confess, they can atone for their crimes and I can forgive them. You only have this one chance to confess.

Of course, for those who are stubborn and insist on going down a dead-end path, I can guarantee you'll regret ever being born. You know my methods.

After Xie Xuzhi finished speaking, he paused for a moment and glanced at everyone.

Xie Xuzhi was clearly just an 'ordinary person' who didn't understand any esoteric techniques, yet anyone present who could easily be called a big shot was utterly terrified by that gaze.

"The meeting is dismissed!"

The eight people behind Xie Xuzhi quickly followed him out, and the conference room remained quiet.

Until Xie Xuzhi's figure disappeared from sight, the quiet scene suddenly boiled over, like water being poured into a pot of oil.

"Minister Zhou, you've really ruined our lives!"

"Exactly! Three people in a group, with a drone following them—that's blatant surveillance! Director Xie has become a suspect in all of us!"

"I'm the one who's truly innocent! I'm just someone who slacks off, and I have nothing to do with you guys normally!"

Xie Xuzhi's true confidants were only initially flustered, but now that they know what happened, they have calmed down.

He directly retorted to those who kept saying they were innocent.

"They say a clear conscience fears no accusation. If you are truly innocent, it's just a matter of extraordinary times and extraordinary measures. We are all the same, so what is there to complain about?"

"Exactly! As long as you're okay, what's there to be afraid of!"

"Director Xie always keeps his word. Some troublemakers had better step forward obediently, or they'll be caught. Don't blame us for being ruthless then!"

……

After returning to his office, Xie Xuzhi made a series of calls using his encrypted phone.

The private jet was finally arranged, and he and his trusted confidants rushed to the border town without stopping.

On the other side, Yunran and the others were much more relaxed, sitting on the mountaintop, enjoying the rare moment.

The sun was already high in the sky, and the clouds surrounding the mountaintop looked like a fairyland under the sunlight.

When they arrived, each of them carried a bag of moderate size, filled with gear for resting in the wild.

Yunran sat on the floor mat, eating her first meal of the day, and was in a rare good mood.

Long Ling stood at the intersection, looking down from time to time, going back and forth many times.

Although Yunran's gaze did not fall entirely on Long Ling, his figure still somewhat disturbed her eyes.

"Can you please stop wandering around? You're bothering me!!!"

Long Ling paused, a speechless expression on her face: "You're really big, how can you eat so much and play so well?"

Yunran closed her eyes, feeling the comfort of the sunlight falling on her body. She felt lazy and drowsy.

"It's not that I'm carefree, it's that you're indecisive. Gu Yuan said he'd join us, he'll definitely come. No matter how anxious you are, you can't fly up here in his place!"

Besides, you were the one who made the bet to be the first to go; I didn't force you.

Long Ling snorted. He could actually fly up, but unfortunately, there were too many people here. If someone saw him, that would be terrible.

Unable to argue with Yunran, Longling stopped lingering around her and went down to the intersection. That should be enough, right?