Deity Investigation Report

Chapter 364 The Swordholder of Qinggang (Last day for the monthly ticket voting and gold giveaway event!)
Han Su trusted Miss Ai's judgment, so he easily made the decision he had previously been unable to make.

It must be admitted that those itinerant knights had their own purposes in inviting him.

But since this is an opportunity to infiltrate their ranks, why refuse it?

Moreover, there is an even more important reason: if he wants to further improve his strength, he must learn about the mysterious power training in the third stage.

The previous Baila Mountain incident and his experience on Life Line 04 made him realize the high level of power in this world.

Those high priests in red robes, guardians of the world, world-destroying machines, and the twelve dukes were all terrifyingly powerful.

When facing them, one can only rely on fishermen's chants, the Emperor's Book, mechanical fragments, and other higher-dimensional things to barely participate, but these external things are not reliable and cannot give one enough sense of security when facing them.

He was certain that he needed to continue to elevate his level of existence and gain greater power in order to have the possibility of truly facing and conversing with the other party.

Of course, it wasn't just myself, but also Lu Neng, Lü Xiaoba, and Guogaitou.

These companions are all exceptional individuals, whose abilities are already among the best in the mysterious circle. However, their experience on the 04th life line has given them a better understanding of themselves.

Especially when facing the high priest in red robes, and that team of survivors, the gap between the two sides was like an insurmountable chasm...

Everyone needs to improve themselves.

Of course, relatively speaking, Wei Lan has now taken a step further than the boys.

Under Xue Zhi's planning, she had transformed from the Queen of Qinggang into a de facto regional queen. Unfortunately, even as a regional queen, she was completely ineffective in the Zero City incident.

"I will handle the affairs in Qinggang as quickly as possible and then head to the Traveling Knights Training Camp."

Having made up his mind, Han Su stood up and said, "And you?... Manman, with your current abilities, it seems a bit of a waste to only be in charge of this one city. What are your plans for what comes next?"

"I also need to grow, to better understand this machine, to access some databases that interest me, and to try to grow."

At this moment, Miss Ai, or rather Li Manman, did not correct Han Su's way of addressing her. She also knew that the only opportunity for Han Su to call her by her real name might be in this special containment space on the seventeenth underground floor.

The changes that occurred to her and the Machine Mother have vanished with the annihilation of Lifeline 04. No one on this lifeline knows her origins, and for the sake of safety and security, she will not tell anyone, not even her parents.

So when they were outside, Han Su would only call her Miss Ai.

"Also, I hope I can help you."

She spoke lightly: "Managing the city, stealing intelligence, making plans, and of course... writing reports for you!"

"In addition, you can also give me your stock trading privileges, and I will take care of them for you."

"..."

"Write a report?"

Han Su thought to himself, "That is indeed very important."

He didn't care about stocks; he figured he could make money even if he bought them blindly.

"in addition……"

Just as they were about to end the conversation, Miss Ai suddenly called out softly to Han Su. Then, a data cable slowly extended out from the huge containment chamber filled with mechanical components.

It looked like a weightless, flat snake. It gently extended to Han Su's side, connected to the phone Han Su had received from the Disaster Management Bureau, and then emitted a series of data, altering the phone's structure:
“I have transferred a portion of my will into your communicator; you can think of it as my clone.”

She whispered to Han Su, "From now on, I can accompany you wherever you go."

"Thank you."

Han Su held the phone, feeling a sense of fullness and security in his palm. The feeling of finally reuniting with Miss Ai had finally come to fruition.

He remained silent, then thanked Miss Ai and turned to walk towards the elevator.

He didn't need to press any buttons or call Anwei upstairs first; the elevator opened automatically and stopped right on this floor. He then entered the elevator, went straight to the ground floor, and came out.

In the spacious first-floor administrative hall, Anwei had set up a tea set in front of a set of luxurious sofas and was leisurely boiling water while waiting for him.

Han Su walked over, picked up his teacup, and took a sip. An Wei then glanced expectantly and excitedly in the direction of the elevator, and lowered his voice to ask, "What was the result?"

"We now have an all-powerful teammate."

Han Su looked at her, let out a soft sigh, and said, "Now, you can try to take over Qinggang in all aspects."

Anwei clapped her hands excitedly and poured Han Su a cup of tea.

Although this woman is arrogant and crazy, she is also good at serving people. It is obvious that she often plays the role of a well-behaved person in front of the old men.

"Besides, it's not just Qinggang."

Han Su thought for a moment and decided that this matter could only be entrusted to An Wei's team: "She also has the ability to take over other cities, and the more cities she takes over, the stronger her ability becomes."

"Of course, these things need to be done discreetly by the traveling knights, and how to connect with the realities of other cities also requires a professional team to carry out her will."

"These are definitely more suitable for you to do."

“We could consider selecting talent from the Bronze Church. Now, the secret prison for cyborgs in the White Wax Mountain area should be ready for construction, right? I think Miss Ai can be of help to you, and these believers of the Bronze Church can be put to her use.”

"And then..."

"..."

He picked up his second cup of tea, but didn't drink it right away. He just pondered for a moment and said, "If there's anything, just ask Wei Lan."

"This queen of Qinggang is our most reliable teammate; you can trust her."

"..."

Anwei gleaned the key point from his words, and Wei Sheng asked in surprise, "You're leaving?"

"Yes!"

Han Su nodded and said, "Before this flash, I had already received an invitation from the Zhen Dan City Guardian World Organization. They asked me to go to the Lin Yuan City Traveling Knight Training Camp, which is also the Scorpion Tail Nail Temple, to report and undergo the Traveling Knight assessment."

"After the assessment, I will be granted the title of Circuit Knight... Heh, as you know, my identity is that of an investigator."

"People strive for higher positions, and no independent investigator doesn't want to be promoted to a circuit knight, so of course I can't miss out."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Anwei frowned: "Then what should we do?"

She worked in the administrative office and looked down on the Disaster Management Bureau's investigator promotion system. Power was the most useful thing to her, and being an investigator was just a tough and dangerous technical job.

As for herself, she is indeed in a state of having no goals now. Her goal used to be to take over Qinggang and become the top person in Qinggang. Now that she has achieved her goal, she doesn't know what to do for the time being except to enjoy power.

"Manage Qinggang well, and be prepared to destroy it at any time!"

Han Su slowly put down his teacup and looked at An Wei seriously.

He wasn't joking. The fact that they could carry out a series of operations in Qinggang was all based on one foundation: by using the Bronze Church's Gate of Illusion and Reality, they had gained the ability to destroy Qinggang at any time.

Because they were able to destroy Qinggang, they initially gained the confidence to confront those big shots.

But the premise is that when it comes to the crucial moment, you have to be willing to destroy it.

The only principle for becoming a swordsman is to have the courage to press the button and perish together with the opponent when disaster strikes.

From this perspective, Han Su did not think An Wei's madness was a bad thing, but rather a good thing.

"Then don't worry..."

An Wei laughed upon hearing Han Su's words. She turned around, looking at the bustling streets of Qinggang City with a slightly intoxicated expression, and sighed softly, "This city is mine now, and since it's mine, I will never allow anyone to take it away."

"If someone tries to steal it, I'd rather be a firework that explodes!"

"..."

"..."

Things in Qinggang can probably only be arranged like this for now. When Han Su left the administrative hall, An Wei had already excitedly gone downstairs to meet with Miss Ai.

One of them now holds the visible power in Qinggang, and the other can take over the entire city. When they join forces, it means that no one in Qinggang can scheme or plot against them in secret anymore.

As far as the castle team's security is concerned, Miss Ai's appearance means that information confidentiality has been maximized.

On his way back to his apartment, Han Su also contacted Wei Lan on a spiritual level. At this time, Wei Lan was still in Qingji City dealing with disaster relief matters. She was now a de facto regional queen, but it was not easy to maintain her position.

However, now that she has some free time, she has learned about what happened in Zero City on the 04th Life Online website and has participated in the discussions.

Through her, Han Su also gave some advice on the goals of each of his friends. Wei Lan and Lu Neng should focus on finding the whereabouts of the remaining three mechanical fragments for the time being, but try to get close to them rather than take direct action.

Of course, it's important to remind Lu Neng that he's the one who can't control himself and wants to take action.

But Han Su couldn't say anything to him. Because others were disobeying orders and acting recklessly, which could easily cause trouble for the team.

When they make a move, they really can lift things...

The bowl-cut man temporarily stopped receiving orders. Every time he returned to the 01 life line, he would immediately hide in the abandoned D7 laboratory to continue his twenty-two surgeries. He never communicated with anyone and was too lazy to attend the usual small meetings.

No one knows how far his 22 surgeries have progressed, but judging from his performance on the No. 4 life line, his strength is no less than that of the little ace Lu Neng.

Rong Qiyue also acts alone. His laboratory is already taking shape, but the most crucial thing is not its size, but the fact that he has acquired a lot of taboo knowledge from different life paths and is trying to integrate it into one.

Hou Zhizhu stayed at Baila Mountain, Wu Qi temporarily assisted An Wei in Qinggang, and Xue Zhi stayed in Rong Qiyue's laboratory.

Finally, Han Su entrusted Lü Xiaoba with the most important task: "Find the whereabouts of that eccentric doctor, and then..."

“…Kill him!”

"..."

In the 04th life storyline, I have already said that I will hunt him down in all life storylines, and this one is no exception.

This person is very well hidden, especially in the complex situation of the 01 life storyline.

Whether Lü Xiaoba can find him, and when he will find him, remains to be seen.

With everything arranged, Han Su submitted an application to the Disaster Management Bureau, requesting that, as an independent investigator, he temporarily leave the secret prison he was guarding and go to the Scorpion Tail Nail Temple in Lin Yuan City to receive authorization from the Traveling Knights.

Given his current position, this report only requires the signature of his current Secretary No. 5, who is also Assistant Xu.

However, out of courtesy, he still copied Zhang Chiguo.

The result immediately caused a huge uproar within the current Disaster Management Bureau, and Zhang Chiguo called almost instantly:
"You actually received an invitation from the Traveling Knights?"

"Yes!"

Han Su replied with a smile, "I received it several days ago, but I just made the decision to go."

"This……"

Zhang Chiguo was at a loss for words: "Has the itinerant knight gone mad? Or has the world gone mad?"

He could hardly believe that right under his nose had emerged the fastest-growing investigator in history.

In just three months, he rose from executor to investigator, then from investigator to independent investigator, and finally even received an invitation from the roving knights...

...What do the three veteran investigators, Li Moses, Zhao Fantian, and Wang Fotuo, think?
Those three were putting on a show of desperate effort, just wanting to catch the attention of the patrolling knights!

“Uncle Zhang, I will accept this identity, there’s no need to try to persuade me.”

Han Su first answered with a sentence, dispelling Zhang Chiguo's unease and his attempt to persuade him to be careful, before saying:
"But before I leave Qinggang, there's actually something I'd like to ask you to do!"

"..."

Zhang Chiguo was slightly taken aback, then said, "Go ahead."

Han Su said, enunciating each word clearly, "Please continue investigating the matter related to the kidnapping at the castle."

"This……"

Hearing his words, Zhang Chiguo even wanted to give a bitter laugh for a moment: "Is there any point in this?"

"I did consider becoming an investigator, but you guys acted faster and more ruthlessly than I did. Now, haven't you already figured out almost everything about the castle kidnapping case?"

“Even those involved in this kidnapping are either dead or have already paid the price. What’s the point of me, an unpopular person, investigating this case now?”

"Meaningful!"

Han Su said seriously, "Of course we will do these things because it is our hatred, and we may do them again in the future. But Uncle Zhang, you also need to continue investigating this kidnapping case."

"Write your report, do your research!"

“Find out everyone and everything related to the castle kidnapping case, one by one, even if they are members of the Traveling Knights, the Guardians of the World, or even those with higher status than the Guardians of the World…”

"No one in Qinggang will stop you now, and we have found enough clues to support the investigation. I hope you can continue to push this matter forward!"

"Until the truth finally comes out, until you yourself get a satisfactory result!"

"..."

This was what Han Su thought after his conversation with Miss Ai.

If those people are using the rules to rule the world, then why can't the rules be used?
Zhang Chiguo's investigation had stalled in the past because someone in Qinggang was holding him back.

Now, Han Su wanted to see who would step forward to suppress him.

Zhang Chiguo listened to Han Su's words and remained silent for a long time. Normally, upon hearing the words "Circuit Knight," one would have already refused to continue the discussion, but he seemed to have been touched by something.

After a long silence, he suddenly let out a long sigh, his voice filled with determination, and said in a low voice, "I will continue to investigate and continue to submit reports."

"Perhaps, this is no longer because of you, but for myself..."

"..."

"..."

Han Su believed Zhang Chiguo's words. As the situation progressed and became more complicated, even he would inevitably be distracted. If there was anyone who would insist on focusing solely on this kidnapping case, it would only be Uncle Zhang.

Arranging everything didn't actually take Han Su too much time. He was already preparing to head to Lin Yuan City when, unexpectedly, after his report to the Disaster Management Bureau was approved, a phone call came in:
"Xiao Han, it's me!"

"..."

Hearing the phone call, Han Su was slightly taken aback: "Mr. Xu?"

"It seems you've already decided to accept that invitation?"

Xu Ji's father slowly spoke: "When I first saw this invitation, I was certain that those people had ill intentions, so I simply handed the invitation to you for you to judge and decide."

"But now that you've made your decision, it means you're prepared to face those people. In that case, there's something I'd like to ask you for a favor that I'm not comfortable asking..."

Han Su sensed the anxiety in his voice and asked, "What is it?"

Mr. Xu paused for a moment, his voice pleading: "I would like to ask you to bring Xu Ji with you."

"Xu Ji?"

Han Su hadn't expected this at all.

He hadn't even planned to involve Xu Ji in these complex and dangerous matters: "What did he do in the past?"

“In fact, even if you don’t go to Lin Yuan City, Xu Ji will still go there.”

Mr. Xu sighed softly and said, "That letter came to Qinggang along with the invitation you received, but I can't drag you into this mess before you decide to accept the invitation."

“Xu Ji is getting old, and our family has some ancient ceremonies that require his personal attendance. As my son and a descendant of the family, he cannot refuse.”

"The ritual itself is not dangerous for him, but... I've told you about his special characteristics before."

“I’m worried he won’t make it to Lin Yuan City alive…”

"..."

Han Su immediately thought of what Mr. Xu had said before, about the ancestral substance he had spent ten years refining.

A slight chill ran through him: "Has the news that he possesses the emperor's blood been exposed?"

"All I'm sure of is that no information leaked out from my hands..."

Mr. Xu sighed softly and said, "But there are some things that others cannot know just because we haven't revealed them..."

"Xiao Han, I don't know, but could you please protect him as much as possible on the way?"

"..."

Han Su did not immediately agree. He instinctively felt that Mr. Xu's request seemed to have a strange sense of incongruity.

After a long pause, Mr. Xu slowly continued, "The best course of action would be to safely escort him to Lin Yuan City. Someone will take over his safety. But if that's not possible..."

"...You need to extract the special blood factor from his body yourself to prevent it from falling into the hands of those people!"

"..."

Han Su was slightly startled: "What will happen after the separation?"

Mr. Xu remained silent for a long time before saying, "He will die."

(End of this chapter)