My Job Is Quite Unique Chapter 126

Chapter 126: Why Did He Die?

“What?!” Chong Jingtian’s face drastically changed, violent energy flared out, and the crimson vertical mark between his eyebrows pulsed with a Bloody Glow, forcing everyone to retreat repeatedly.

Su Chen felt a pang in his heart, like a raging lion was beside him.

Meanwhile, Ming Lin and the others were startled, Chu Xuan is dead?

But this Chief Judge quickly reined in his uncontrolled aura, his face so gloomy it seemed it could drip water, staring intently at Chu Yunze, “What exactly happened? Explain it clearly.”

A pair of eyes fell on him, Chu Yunze’s face was pale, his body trembling slightly. He had already realized the seriousness of this matter on the way here, which only deepened his fear.

“…A few days ago, Chu Xuan told me that he was going to focus on training and told me not to disturb him unless something important came up…” Chu Yunze recalled, “Earlier, a Judge came to me, saying that the Chief Judge had summoned him, but couldn’t get in touch with him.”

“So I went to his residence and found that he had died in the Gravity Training Room.”

It was a clear description in just a few sentences, and it didn’t seem complicated, but that was the problem.

This was within the Tribunal, a core member, dead so silently, it was chilling.

“Suicide?” Wei Yu Fan asked, glancing at Su Chen.

Everyone’s expressions were subtle. Su Chen had said on the arena a few days ago that if Chu Xuan really wanted to die, he should find a secluded place to commit suicide.

Surely he didn’t actually talk him to death.

“No, no…” Chu Yunze quickly shook his head. “Chu Xuan wouldn’t choose suicide, and his death was very strange.”

“Seal off the entire Tribunal, only allowing people in, not out.” Chong Jingtian looked at the Judge beside him and gave a direct order: “Immediately send people to seal off Chu Xuan’s residence.”

“As for you…” Chong Jingtian looked at Chu Yunze, his face cold and indifferent. “I need to check your memories. Any objections?”

As the discoverer of the body, Chu Yunze was inevitably suspected. Seeing Chong Jingtian’s cold face, he could only nod helplessly.

Even with a clear conscience, no one liked to expose their memories so bare, but he had no choice now.

You Shan waved her hand, and Chu Yunze walked over. Examining memories was a delicate task; even a Judge could not be disturbed by external factors.

“Old Chong, I’ll take my people and leave first.” Sang Hanhai sensed that something was wrong and didn’t want to get involved. He had already had people start packing.

“No hurry.” Chong Jingtian’s cold gaze swept over. “I will personally send you off after I have dealt with this matter.”

Sang Hanhai’s face darkened, his eyes widened, and his fake eye almost popped out. He sharply asked, “What do you mean, are you suspecting me?”

Chong Jingtian’s expression was cold, completely different from a moment ago. His eyes showed no emotion, “I suspect everyone.”

“Old Sang, Old Sang…” Su Chen hurriedly stepped forward and pulled the other person, whispering, “The person who died is, after all, a core member of our Tribunal, and with Mo Cui talent, just recruited this year, and died silently like this. The truth behind it is chilling…”

“Please understand, please understand…”

“And a Mo Cui talent…” Sang Hanhai was startled. No wonder he felt the name was a little familiar just now.

This was truly a big deal, no wonder this bastard was so angry. He glanced at the stone-faced Chong Jingtian, then went along with it, waving his hand and saying:

“Investigate, investigate, investigate as much as you want!”

“You few, come with me.” Chong Jingtian didn’t say much more, taking them to Chu Xuan’s residence.

On the way, everyone’s expressions were solemn. Ming Lin whispered, “Who do you think did it? Who has the ability to do such a thing?”

“How would I know,” Su Chen shook his head, looking at Chong Jingtian in front.

“Maybe someone was afraid he’d retaliate,” Wei Yu Fan said from the back.

“Shut up!” Chong Jingtian snapped, not even turning his head, leaving Wei Yu Fan’s face looking grim.

Stabbing me in the back at a time like this… Su Chen shook his head secretly.

When the group arrived at Chu Xuan’s residence, it had already been sealed off by the Judges.

With the Tribunal’s lockdown order issued, everyone knew something big had happened. The Judges passing by didn’t stop, at most taking a couple of glances.

Everyone entered the basement, and in the gravity training room, Chu Xuan’s emaciated body lay in the center, looking severely dehydrated, with cracked skin and atrophied muscles.

“Brother Chu…” Meng Qi couldn’t help but sob softly at this sight.

Everyone’s expressions varied, but they couldn’t help but feel a sense of shared sorrow.

After all, they were all core members, and just a while ago, they were openly and secretly competing. Today, one of them had become a withered corpse.

Since Chu Xuan could die silently in his room, it was hard to guarantee that they wouldn’t suffer the same fate.

“…Chief Judge…” A figure who was squatting beside him stood up. It was Jiang Shumo, who had arrived quickly, looking solemn: “The death is very strange. The whole person looks like they’ve aged several decades, and their life force has been almost completely drained.”

“When did he die?” Chong Jingtian suppressed his anger.

“It’s uncertain. His body is almost dry, making it difficult to determine the exact time of death,” Jiang Shumo shook his head. “But I have found that someone saw him active about five days ago.”

“But it’s not impossible that it was a disguise.”

Hearing these words, Su Chen couldn’t help but look at this junior Judge, who was quite experienced.

Jiang Shumo mused, “I suggest that after Su Chen’s battle with him, all the people he came into contact with and the places he visited should be thoroughly investigated.”

They all saw the battle in the arena clearly, and it was indeed Chu Xuan. But what happened afterward was hard to say.

It’s also because the time from the end of the battle until now is very short, so the Tribunal can still trace it. If the time were too long, it would be impossible.

Meng Qi’s sobbing gradually subsided, his head bowed, no one could see his expression.

Finally, Jiang Shumo said, “Chu Xuan had no mortal enemies in Ying Feng, and the cost of killing him would be too great. Nine times out of ten, it has something to do with the Heretic Gods.”

“When the Heretic Gods act, they must have a purpose. Why would they kill Chu Xuan? What do they want to do?” Chong Jingtian’s face was grim. “Shumo… I’ll leave this matter to you. I’m going to convene an elder council to grant the Tribunal temporary law enforcement powers within Ying Feng City.”

“No matter who it is, no matter who assisted in this, I will make them pay the price!”

His tone was ruthless, and everyone could sense the intense killing intent it contained.

Chong Jingtian left in a hurry, leaving them feeling restless. Wei Yu Fan spoke first, “Judge Jiang, if there’s nothing else for us here, we’ll leave now.”

“Wait…” Jiang Shumo’s eyes flickered, scanning the group. “I need to call a meeting of all Deputy Section Chiefs and Section Chiefs. You can all attend as observers.”

The few of them were very surprised, allowing them to observe?

The body was taken away for further examination. The silent group followed Jiang Shumo to the main conference room. There were twelve Section Chiefs and honorary Section Chiefs stationed at Ying Feng, and a total of thirty-three Deputy Section Chiefs and honorary Deputy Section Chiefs.

Teng Liang and Bu Siqi were mixed among them, and they were confused by this impromptu meeting until they learned from Jiang Shumo that Chu Xuan had been killed.

“What?! Chu Xuan was killed? He’s a core member!”

“Who, who did it?!” Several Deputy Section Chiefs shouted angrily, their eyes burning with rage. They were all students of Wei Yinsuo, and Chu Xuan was their junior brother.

Among the Section Chiefs, two also had very grim expressions.

When they learned that Chu Xuan had died in his own residence, the scene fell into silence.

“The next step is simple. From the time after the arena battle, find out all the places he went, the things he ate, and the people he met, one by one…” Jiang Shumo said in a deep voice.

“What about matters outside the Tribunal?” A Section Chief asked.

Jiang Shumo didn’t even lift an eyelid: “The Chief Judge has already gone to convene the Elder Council. Anyone who obstructs this will be an enemy of the Tribunal.”

“Also, each of you, assign a squad from your subordinates to them.”

He pointed a finger, and Su Chen and the others sitting nearby looked astonished.

“The Tribunal doesn’t keep idle people. As fellow core members, don’t be idle either. Go and investigate together.” Jiang Shumo issued the order in an unquestionable tone. “I know your connections are complicated, but now is the time to mobilize. Matters outside the Tribunal are up to you!”

“Yes…” The few people stood up and accepted the order with various expressions.

The meeting ended quickly, and everyone went into action.

“Su Chen…”

Outside the conference building, Bu Siqi called out to him.帶著滕良，去了他的住處.

“What’s the situation this time?” Bu Siqi closed the door and asked with a solemn expression, “How did Chu Xuan die?”

Su Chen’s heart stirred slightly, and he lowered his voice, “It seems he was killed by the Heretic God Cult. The body looked like a mummy, even thinner than Senior Brother Teng.”

Teng Liang, standing next to him, was surprised, “You saw the body?”

“The Heretic God Cult, they can actually extend their reach into the Tribunal?” Bu Siqi asked in surprise.

“I don’t know.” Su Chen shook his head, but saw Bu Siqi frowning, “What is Jiang Shumo trying to do? Chu Xuan is dead, and he’s making you five put yourselves at risk with others.”

“Fishing,” Teng Liang said concisely.

Bu Siqi couldn’t help but be surprised, “He really dares. You guys are the Chief Judge’s darlings. If another one of you gets hurt, just the complicated relationships alone would be enough to cause him trouble.”

“He always favors risky strategies and schemes,” Teng Liang responded indifferently.

Bu Siqi quickly warned, “Junior Brother, you must be careful and take good care of yourself. If it’s really impossible, just hide at home. Can Jiang Shumo force you out?”

“This is my duty…” Su Chen shook his head, but in his heart, he thought: He knew what was going on with Chu Xuan better than anyone.

The other Heretic God Believers were still in hiding, but now he could use the power of the Tribunal to capture the Heituo Believers and achieve his goals. If it was truly fishing, he would be safer.

“Oh, you, you’re so stubborn!” Bu Siqi said angrily, “I saw it when you fought Chu Xuan, he looked on the verge of a mental breakdown, and you even led him on. Wouldn’t it be better if he just stayed depressed?”

“Senior brother was also present?” Su Chen was surprised.

“Hmm, you’re very impressive,” Bu Siqi couldn’t help but say, “No wonder the teacher thinks so highly of you.”

“He has his own sense of proportion, no need to say more. Since you’ve seen Chu Xuan’s body, do you have any other thoughts?” Teng Liang asked very directly, “Or something the Chief Judge forbade you to speak of.”

Su Chen’s heart stirred slightly. Perhaps he could use the information asymmetry to subtly target Meng Qi.

“…Chu Yunze was taken away by Judge You to examine his memories…” Su Chen’s voice was almost imperceptible.

“Someone nearby…” Teng Liang’s eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice, “Be careful, Wu Yang will continue to follow you.”

“Thank you, Senior Brother.” Su Chen saw the two off and couldn’t help but think: “If this trend continues, Meng Qi won’t be able to hide for long. That Jiang Shumo is really formidable…”

The order has been given, and his assigned Disciplinary Unit squad is ready.

Su Chen quickly went to the gravity room, wanting to see what was going on with his new ability.

As his spiritual power surged out, he gradually felt a peculiar sensation around him. Space seemed to turn into flowing water, which he could clearly perceive.

Suddenly, Su Chen’s body flickered, and he vanished from the Gravity Training Room.

“Is this hiding in the spatial rift?” Su Chen found it very magical, feeling as if he was standing on the ground, yet also treading on air, which was very awkward.

“But the consumption is really massive…” Su Chen felt his spiritual power drain like a flood, secretly clicking his tongue. “I estimate I can only last a few minutes right now.”

He tried further, and found that when he was in this spatial rift, he could hardly do anything. If he moved even a little bit of the internal energy, the consumption of spiritual power would increase exponentially.

Moreover, he couldn’t move on his own, he could only stay in place.

“Even doing nothing, I can hide for a few minutes. If I were to focus power, I wouldn’t last a few seconds.”

“But as long as I’m hidden, let alone a Tier 4, even a Tier 5 might not be able to find me.” Su Chen secretly speculated that these shortcomings could not overshadow the power of this ability.

“As expected, it’s related to space…” Su Chen rubbed his brows, feeling his spiritual power gradually recover.

Once he had recovered sufficiently, he went to see the Disciplinary Squad assigned to him, totaling 120 people. Most of them were Tier 2 Professionals, with only a few Tier 1 and Tier 3.

Yang Yan and Zhang Yunqing were among them, feeling complicated upon seeing Su Chen, who was about to lead them.

“To root out the Heretic God Believers in Ying Feng City… This task is really broad, they’re truly using us as bait.” Su Chen couldn’t help but feel speechless looking at the direct order given by Jiang Shumo.

“Everyone…” Su Chen looked up at the team that Wu Yang had already organized, solemn and respectful. They were all experienced veteran Judges, staring intensely at him.

“I don’t have much experience, so I hope you will all give your utmost assistance.” He spoke with great candor and a clear voice.

“We’ll do our best!” The crowd responded in unison, developing a certain fondness for Su Chen.

Of course, it also had something to do with his identity as a core member. If he were an ordinary Judge, it might be a different scene—

Since you know you have no experience, go away and play.

He was the first to lead a team, and though he had long detected several areas of Heituo cultist activity, going directly to fish them out would be too exaggerated.

Su Chen still decided to wander around for a few days first, just to make it look good.

(End of this chapter)