After exiting the teleportation array at Taoyuan Xiaoyizhu, Zhang Guodong went downstairs. He prepared to leave in his van, which was carrying Ma Bukai, who was in a predicament.
I had just gotten into the car when my phone rang urgently.
"Guodong, what's going on with the desert? The city and province are buzzing with activity right now, holding meetings early this morning to discuss this case! Are you alright there?"
The call was from the fat man.
Wang Yunyi was woken up early by a phone call. The desert murder case: the person was nowhere to be found, neither alive nor dead; only blood was left at the scene, which was only discovered by military dogs borrowed from the armed police.
The matter of the desert sand fields had been a concern for Wang Yunyi. Zhou Qing, now a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee and the Municipal Party Secretary, naturally inquired about the details upon receiving the report from his subordinates, and then realized he had to report it to Governor Wang.
Fatty also spent the night at home, and early in the morning he saw his father leave in a hurry with a frown on his face. When he asked his mother what happened, she said that something had happened in the Ningyun Desert, and it seemed that a murder had occurred.
The fat man panicked, wondering if it was Zhang Guodong's Shatin.
But how could Wang Yunyi possibly tell Zhuo this?
Zhang Guodong was surprised for a moment, then laughed and said, "How could anything happen here? But I know about that case. Some people died, but some of them weren't ordinary people. The police can't investigate even if they wanted to; the bodies have all disappeared. How can they investigate?"
The fat man was clearly taken aback. Something about that sounded rather interesting.
"Damn, no way? This can't be related to you, can it?" the fat man cursed, then lowered his voice and said urgently.
"Hmph, someone's got their eyes on my Shatian. It's said that the son of the top official in Ningyun County was scared away by Xiao Jin the first time, and the second time he actually tried to kill Xiao Jin with a gun. So Xiao Jin got angry, and these people are going to suffer!" Zhang Guodong said.
The fat man's mouth gaped open. This really has something to do with Zhang Guodong?!
This is going to give Dad a real headache! Since Zhang Guodong was behind it, is there any way to figure out what happened in this case? Fatty then remembered that Zhang Guodong wasn't an ordinary person; he was superhuman!
"Who is Xiao Jin?" the fat man sighed helplessly, changing the subject.
"A demonic beast!" Zhang Guodong didn't bother to hide it and said with a laugh. "It'll guard the gate for me in Shatin!"
The fat man perked up and said with a hint of excitement, "Is it the legendary kind that can fly through the clouds? It looks like an ordinary animal, but it's very powerful?"
"Pretty much. What, any ideas?" Zhang Guodong joked.
"Haha. How could that be? But, Guodong, hehe, you know I've always liked powerful pets. Now that you have a monster, how about giving me one of Big Black, Erhei, or Big Green to guard the gate?" The fat man shamelessly made the request.
The fat man couldn't even imagine how powerful the demonic beasts were. They must be incredibly powerful. After all, their master was such a monster! He couldn't bring himself to do it, but Big Black and the others were also very formidable; how awesome it would be to have one!
“Fatty, you’re probably going to be disappointed. I can’t give you any of the Big Black or the others, but maybe I’ll have a chance to breed one for you in the future. They’re not just ordinary Tibetan wolves and blue wolves anymore. They’ll be demonic beasts soon! Your cultivation level is too low right now; having them would be more of a curse than a blessing!” Zhang Guodong said.
Dahei, Daqing, and the others have now digested Wang Ping's flesh and blood. The massive amount of essence and blood they consumed has put them back into a deep slumber for further refinement. Once digestion is complete, they will undoubtedly experience a significant power-up. Dahei and the others, including Erhei and Erqing, will all face the baptism of the "Demon Beast Tribulation." If all goes well, they will grow into demon beasts, and their life force and demonic power will be transformed into higher-quality demonic energy!
With Xiao Jin there to help, it shouldn't be too difficult for Da Hei and the others to overcome the "demon beast tribulation".
In reality, the tribulations that Dahei and the others underwent were nothing compared to those that Xiaojin underwent; they were merely ordinary lightning tribulations. However, the tribulation that Xiaojin underwent last time was an enhanced version, which will be mentioned later.
Although the fat man has successfully implanted his soul and diligently cultivates with crystals whenever he has time, his talent is poor and his level is extremely low. Any demonic beast appearing beside him is more of a curse than a blessing.
This is evident from the fact that several near-experts were vying for Little Gold. In the outside world, the difficulty of raising even ordinary wild beasts into demonic beasts is now incredibly high. There is only one Mountain and River World, and it is solely controlled by Zhang Guodong. Where would others find so many spiritual creatures to feed them if they wanted to cultivate one?
Scarcity increases value, so it's likely that demonic beasts will become a status symbol for powerful cultivators.
Zhang Guodong's words stunned the fat man. He was even more shocked.
Big Black, Second Black, Big Green, Second Green, Third Green, Fourth Green, and Old Green—have they all become demonic beasts? The fat man's scalp tingled at the thought; the strength around Zhang Guodong was growing stronger and stronger.
I need to talk to my dad about this.
Zhang Guodong is no ordinary human, but an extremely powerful cultivator, and naturally cannot be bound by secular laws. As for this case, it's best for his father to know; he'll figure out how to handle it.
The fat man's final request was that Zhang Guodong must breed a demonic beast for him, though he hadn't decided what kind yet. Breeding ordinary animals into demonic beasts—Zhang Guodong's methods are truly impressive!
“I have other things to do, but I have a gun here. See if you can use it. There should be someone’s fingerprints on it, but don’t count on the person; they’re nowhere to be found in this world anymore. I’ll put it away in a bit,” Zhang Guodong finally remembered. The gun was still in his hands; there was no use for it. He also had quite a few unopened guns and ammunition, two whole boxes.
After the call, Fatty and his father agreed, and Fatty learned a few things: it was Zhang Guodong's pet that did it, and that's how it got there. It's definitely gone; the case is basically hopeless. However, Fatty provided the location of the gun in question, and then hung up.
Wang Yunyi's head immediately throbbed upon hearing this.
After a long silence, he sighed. In truth, if it weren't for the fact that his Wang family was now allied with Zhang Guodong, Wang Yunyi would be extremely opposed to the existence of cultivators.
The existence of monks is a powerful deterrent and disruptive force in the secular world. They can trample on morality and disregard the law, which is absolutely not what those in power want to see.
But ever since Secretary Ying Chenggong was poisoned, no one has been able to stop the cultivators from infiltrating secular society. They are now seeking secular agents.
Wang Yunyi cannot do without Zhang Guodong's support now.
He couldn't even imagine that one of Zhang Guodong's pets could be so amazing! And what about Zhang Guodong himself?
"Investigate thoroughly, both overt and covert. But be careful not to create panic!" Wang Yunyi thought for a moment, then called Zhou Qing to give instructions.
This matter is not yet time for the provincial department to intervene.
To be fair, the Ningyun Desert is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital, so we can't overstep our authority and must respect local leaders. The joint investigation team from Ningyun County and the municipal bureau is already at a high enough level.
This is still due to the sensitive location of the incident. After receiving the call, Zhou Qing, from the Municipal Party Committee, immediately communicated with Pan Youliang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, about the matter.
Pan Youliang is Wang Yunyi's man. During this reshuffle, the Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission was transferred, and with Wang Yunyi's support, Pan Youliang was promoted to the position of Deputy Secretary and Director of the Public Security Bureau, becoming a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee, Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, and concurrently holding the position of Director of the Public Security Bureau.
Therefore, he is an extremely important and powerful figure in the city!
Last time, Zhang Guodong and Fatty went to Yangling to appraise medicinal herbs. The shootout on Gaolu Road when Zhang Guodong returned to the provincial capital was jointly investigated by Pan Youliang and Lei Xiangdong, the director of the Provincial Public Security Department.
Although Zhou Qing successfully became a member of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee and Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee, further strengthening his power, Wang Yunyi's influence was also increasing at the Municipal Party Committee Standing Committee meetings. This can be seen as a compromise and cooperation between the two.
Given the provincial capital's crucial location, Wang Yunyi, as the governor, must maintain control over it. If Zhou Qing doesn't compromise, it's highly uncertain whether he can become the municipal party secretary.
While the central government has the power to decide on the appointment of the top two leaders of provincial capitals, the provincial governor and the former municipal party secretary also have considerable advisory power. When making appointments, the Organization Department of the Central Committee must also seriously consider Wang Yunyi's suggestions.
Overall, Zhou Qing and Wang Yunyi cooperate quite well, even though they are not from the same faction. Wang Yunyi's appointment as governor this time required him to make concessions on some positions; this is the art of politics—compromise and balance. You can't have everything.
"Secretary Zhou!"
"Old Pan, have a seat." Zhou Qing didn't stand on ceremony with Pan Liang, and like an old acquaintance, he came out from behind the table, and the two sat down. Zhou Qing's secretary poured tea and then left.
"This case in Ningyun Desert is extremely serious, and the provincial leaders attach great importance to it, issuing instructions to investigate it thoroughly. Secretary Pan, what are your thoughts?"
Pan Youliang said calmly, "I agree with Secretary Zhou's view. This must be thoroughly investigated. Such a heinous case occurring in Ningyun County deserves an explanation from everyone! Furthermore, Secretary Zhou, I'm concerned about the media coverage."
Zhou Qing cursed inwardly, but outwardly said, "Secretary Pan is right, the location is too sensitive. I'll talk to Lao Zhao about the publicity department. I've assured Governor Wang that this case must be investigated and resolved within a week!"
Pan Youliang frowned slightly and agreed.
Can we refuse this? Zhou Qing has already brought up Governor Wang.
However, he had previously reported to Wang Yunyi in a timely manner and had discussed the matter with Wang Yunyi. Wang Yunyi's main instructions to him privately were: "This matter may not be so simple, be prepared! Strive to close the case as soon as possible."
There are nuances to hearing this, but Pan Youliang basically understood.
Perhaps Governor Wang knows something; this is a warning to himself. Don't fall into anyone's trap. And the second implication is that this case might be unsolvable! He needs to find a way to close it.
Ningyun County is a district under the provincial capital. The county party secretary is at the deputy provincial level. Rumors of a bloody incident have surfaced, and the missing person may be the county party secretary's son. This matter has immediately stirred up activity within Ningyun.
Pan Youliang knew that this county party secretary was not Governor Wang's man, but Zhou Qing's. This time, there was going to be a good show!
After leaving Zhou Qing's office, Pan Youliang acted swiftly and decisively, personally leading a team to the Ningyun Desert. This surprised many, but the common thought was that the provincial and municipal party committees attached great importance to this, and that Governor Wang must have given some instructions.
No one would have thought that Pan Youliang would go there, entirely because of one piece of evidence: that gun!
Zhang Guodong took the gun, but then received a call from Fatty. He returned and buried it somewhere.
With this piece of evidence, if we can obtain the fingerprints on it and identify the owner, it's highly likely we'll make a breakthrough in the case. At the very least, the case will move in our favor.
At the same time, Pan Youliang was also puzzled. How could Governor Wang know about this matter before him? After a moment's thought, he immediately cut off the message. This was something he shouldn't be thinking about or asking about. (To find out what happens next, please log in to [website name] for more chapters, support the author, and support genuine reading.)
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