In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 140 Snakes have their paths, rats have their ways.

Spiritual interrogation is not about directly prying into a person's mind.

The human heart is the most profound and unfathomable thing.

Even spiritual masters find it difficult to fathom the human mind.

This is merely a kind of psychic technique similar to hypnosis, and also a severe form of punishment.

Those who undergo psychological torture almost always become mentally impaired, with no possibility of recovery.

However, this kind of strange technique is not without its flaws.

As long as someone has manipulated their mind beforehand, or given them some kind of suggestion.

It's easy to skew the results.

"Oh, what does this have to do with you, Captain Chu? Actually, I'm not in such a hurry. As long as everyone is alright, that's all that matters."

Xie Lingxin said this insincerely.

In fact, he wasn't too worried about Ye Longtang, Xiao Yan, or even the White Lotus Society.

It's not that the forces behind these people aren't scary, but rather that the fangs hidden in the shadows are always more threatening than the swords and spears that are already in the open.

I don't know who did it, where it was, or even why they attacked me.

A thought suddenly occurred to him.

That means these killers weren't after me.

Although I have been practicing cultivation for some time now, I have experienced quite a few things.

But apart from the White Lotus Society, the others were not really any big deal.

It's simply not worth hiring someone to kill him.

The White Lotus Society is currently in dire straits and is unlikely to take such a great risk to assassinate someone as insignificant as himself.

As for Xiao Yan and Ye Longtang, they both come from large and powerful families, and on the surface, they still have to abide by the laws of the Federation.

To hire someone to assassinate a federal civil servant just because of a personal grudge? Are you crazy?
Before I began my spiritual practice, I felt I had absolutely no value in being assassinated.

After cultivating oneself, if these three factors are eliminated, then...

You can deduce clues from changes in the people and things around you.

What is the biggest change around you?
It wasn't his own strength or status, but Xie Dongshan!
From a primary school teacher from a slum, to the capital city and the elders' home.

Saying it's an instant success wouldn't even be enough.

Although she had no idea what the other party's reasons or purpose were, Xie Lingxin just had this feeling.

The person behind this is targeting Lao Xie.

He had just tried to contact Lao Xie, but couldn't get through.

This was within expectations.

Because the signals between the nine planets of the Federation operate independently, they are generally not interconnected.

If Xie Dongshan has already left Far East Star, then he definitely can't be contacted.

"Brother Xie? Brother Xie?"

"Huh? What?"

Chu He gave him a strange look: "I mean, if there's nothing else, you and Shen Wen should go back first."

"After something like this happened, even if you're physically fine, you should still take a break and go back to rest."

"That's okay too."

Seeing that there was no result, Xie Lingxin didn't intend to waste any more time here.

"Ah Gou, thank you for tonight."

"Hmph, I'm doing this for the mission."

"You said it yourself, so don't say I'm ungrateful later."

"Humph!"

The two bickered as they walked out of the Environmental Protection Bureau, just like always.

But Xie Lingxin knew what was going on.

He remembers clearly who treated him badly and who treated him well.

He owes her a huge debt of gratitude this time.

Upon arriving at the entrance, a car was parked on the side of the road.

Shen Wen glanced at it and said, "I'll go back first."

Without waiting for his reaction, she quickly left.

"you……"

Xie Lingxin could only look at the person in front of the car: "Why are you here?"

Chen Jinxin walked over quickly, her face full of concern: "Are you alright?"

"You know it too?"

Chen Jin thought to himself, "You're attracting a lot of attention right now!"

"The city government, the safety bureau, and the environmental protection bureau have all become quite agitated because of this. Anyone who isn't blind or deaf knows what's going on!"

Xie Lingxin never expected that she would alarm so many people.

Old Xie's "ascension" seems to be quite an extraordinary event.

"Oh...you came all this way specifically for this?"

"What do you mean by 'this'? You almost...!"

Chen Jinxin looked displeased and reached out to grab his collar, saying, "Let me see your wound!"

Xie Lingxin was so frightened that she blocked her way: "I'm fine! It's all healed, there's no wound at all."

Afraid that she would pester him further, he quickly said, "You've come at the right time. Come with me somewhere."

"Okay!"

Chen Jinxin didn't ask where they were going, and simply pulled him into the car.

……

"here it is……"

Leigong Village.

Chen Jinxin followed Xie Lingxin through the unfamiliar, chaotic alley.

Some trance.

"What? You still remember?"

Chen Jinxin shook her head: "I don't remember, but it just feels a little familiar."

Xie Lingxin didn't say much, nor did she have time to reminisce with her about the past.

Last time, the Corpse Buddha Craftsman caused a ruckus in Tonggu Bay, and the area around Building 86 was reduced to ruins.

However, the rest of Leigong Village was relatively safe.

Most of the people at that time were also evacuated in advance.

With so many people, it's impossible for them all to move elsewhere at once; they'll all eventually come back. Those whose houses were destroyed can only accept their bad luck.

The federal government isn't a charity; being able to transfer someone out early and save their life is already considered lucky.

"Thanks, Lao Gua!"

Xie Lingxin arrived in front of a large bungalow, where an old man was sitting in a recliner, looking quite relaxed.

Upon hearing someone call his name, he immediately began to curse: "Which bastard dares to call me grandpa like that..."

Upon looking up and recognizing Xie Lingxin, he immediately swallowed his words.

He quickly stood up, forcing a sheepish smile, and said, "Oh, it's Lingxin. I thought it was one of those ignorant juniors..."

Xie Lingxin laughed and said, "Old Xie, you're not targeting me, are you?"

"How could that be!"

Xie Laogua smiled ingratiatingly, but inwardly he was cursing, "That's exactly what I ordered!"
You can't write two 'thank you's' in one stroke. I'm your grandfather, yet you keep calling me 'old man Xie,' you're so ill-mannered!"
"Oh, this is..."

Old Xie felt uneasy under Xie Lingxin's gaze and dared not provoke this plague, so he quickly changed the subject.

Chen Jinxin naturally took Xie Lingxin's arm: "Hello, my name is Chen Jinxin."

Xie Laogua looked at the two of them holding hands and said, "Oh, I see, I see. This girl is really pretty. Lingxin is so lucky!"

He cursed inwardly: "Little brat, where did you get this girl from?"

Chen Jinxin smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"Chen...Chen Jinxin?"

Xie Laogua suddenly sensed something was wrong, pondered for a moment, and his expression changed: "You, you are...!?"

He looked back and forth between the two, his face full of disbelief.

Xie Ling thought to himself, "Old Xie, you recognized me?"

"No, no, no!"

Xie Laogua waved his hands repeatedly: "I don't know anything!"

He thought it was the resurfacing of what happened back then, something that had nothing to do with him.

However, it was he who handled Chen Lingguan's household registration procedures, and who knows if he might get into trouble.

"What are you doing?!"

A loud shout.

Iron Loach swung its two big, tattooed arms as it ran this way.

She stood in front of Xie Laogua: "Xie Lingxin! I knew you wouldn't let us go!"

"What do you want? Let me tell you, don't think we're afraid of you just because you've become a civil servant!"

"If you push me too far, I'll fight you to the death!"

Iron Mud Loach roared, and when his gaze shifted, he saw Chen Jinxin beside him. His eyes widened in shock, and he froze.

"Snapped!"

"Good-for-nothing!"

Old Xie slapped him hard on the back and back of his head, afraid that this rascal would do something offensive again, and cursed:
"This is the Chen family's daughter! Watch your words, don't offend her!"

Chen's daughter?

Leizhou Chen?!

Iron Loach's face was filled with shock and disbelief.

Looking at this girl who was so beautiful she seemed inhuman, and how intimate she was with Xie Lingxin.

Why?
What makes this kid so special?
He's not a good civil servant, and he's even hooked up with a woman like this?!

"Thank you, Lao Gua, don't worry, I'm not here to cause you trouble."

Xie Lingxin smiled and said, "On the contrary, I'm asking for your help."

"Help, help me?"

Xie Laogua said somewhat nervously, "What help do you need? No problem, no problem, we're all family, come, come, let's talk inside!"

"No need."

Xie Lingxin said, "I know you have some influence at the farmers' market, so I'm asking you about something."

The farmers' market sounds ordinary, but it's actually a place where all sorts of people mingle.

It's a protective coloration for those who mingle in gangs and engage in all sorts of shady dealings.

He used to hang out there a lot when he was running errands for people.

Although the work there is risky, the people are generous and decisive, and as long as you don't talk too much, others prefer to avoid trouble.

Although several departments in the city, including the Environmental Protection Bureau, are investigating this matter.

If they can't find out something, it's probably hard for others to find out either.

But as the saying goes, snakes have their paths, and rats have theirs.

Their methods are too orthodox, and in some ways, they may not be as useful as those below them.

For information about shady places like dens of iniquity, you can't go wrong by asking around among people who are also shady.

Upon hearing this, Xie Laogua breathed a huge sigh of relief.

It turned out to be like this...

It seems they really didn't come here to dredge up old grievances.

"No problem, no problem, we're all family, helping each other is only right!"

"Just tell me what you want to know. That kid Mudskipper has some influence in the Iron Scale Gang, he'll definitely handle it properly for you!"

Iron Loach crossed its large, flowered arms in front of its chest, head held high and chest puffed out.

Although he knew he could never reach the level of someone like Chen Jinxin, he still wanted to show off his "extraordinary" qualities.

"I'm not bragging, but don't be fooled by your various bureaus and agencies. In Leizhou, the legitimate world certainly can't compare to you, but when it comes to the underworld..."

"There's no news that my Iron Scale Gang doesn't know!"

"That's great! What I wanted to ask was..."

“Deception, Gold, Cave”.

Xie Lingxin uttered a few words.

Xie Laogua's face turned pale, and Tie Niqiu stumbled and fell to the ground.

Xie Lingxin smiled: "It seems I've come to the right people; you really do know."

Xie Laogua's face turned pale as he said, "Lingxin, listen to your uncle's advice. No matter why you are doing this, don't ask any questions or get involved with this stuff."

"This time, your uncle isn't lying to you; he really cares about you!"

According to seniority, Xie Lingxin really should call him Uncle.

Xie Lingxin didn't refute him, but instead went along with him, saying, "Uncle, it's not that I don't know my place, it's just that others won't let me go."

"I only found them because I didn't want to die."

Upon hearing this, Xie Laogua immediately understood what was going on.

This kid's been targeted by a den of iniquity!
(End of this chapter)