My Job Is Quite Unique Chapter 148

Chapter 148: Dense Fog

“Still in the Tribunal?”

Chong Jingtian’s eyes gleamed as Lei Tieyan continued, “I surveyed the scene and found that they broke in from the inside. Although their movements were swift, they didn’t kill all the guards, leaving several heavily injured.”

“This indicates that the power they used wasn’t very strong, and it should be difficult for them to leave silently.”

“Indeed…” Chong Jingtian pondered for a moment, agreeing. “More power was concentrated on the execution site, where there were several priests and even Guiding used. With you stationed here and the protective barrier, a big commotion would make it harder to escape.”

“The ones who came to snatch the body must not be strong.”

Several priests actually attacked at the same time over there.

Su Chen was quite surprised. It seemed that the entity possessing Meng Qi was very powerful, capable of mobilizing such strong forces.

He stood beside them, not particularly conspicuous.

However, although Chong Jingtian and Lei Tieyan had erected an energy barrier to prevent sound from spreading, they didn’t avoid him, apparently deeming him worthy of listening.

“Several priests were killed…” Lei Tieyan was also surprised, and thoughtfully said, “It seems this was truly a long-planned scheme. Killing Wei Yinsuo and snatching the body, this all points to the Faceless Ghost cultists leading the operation.”

Lei Tieyan believed that these two incidents were carried out by the same party with the same goal, one after the other, which naturally led him to this conclusion.

“Indeed, this must be a big fish.”

Chong Jingtian’s eyes were cold, and a subtle worry flashed across them. “To be able to possess Meng Qi and then possess another body, such an ability must rely on divine power, which ordinary priests might not even possess.”

“A nearly perfect disguise, the cost of creating such a body must not be low.”

He subtly regretted not destroying the corpse directly, but his original intention was to find clues and methods of detection to prevent such incidents from happening again.

“What about Wei Yinsuo?” Lei Tieyan hesitated. “Why was he attacked? Did he possess some secret?”

Chong Jingtian couldn’t figure it out either and could only speculate, “As for Old Wei, it might have been an incidental act, simply weakening our forces.”

He sighed helplessly, “The key is, why did Old Wei send everyone around him away before he died? I hope… we can find clues from the people who stole the body.”

Lei Tieyan pondered, then said, “Normal Faceless Ghost cultists are fine, but that Meng Qi, his disguise is terrifying. If he transforms into someone else, it’d be like a drop of water in the ocean…”

“That’s my concern too.” Chong Jingtian also harbored a hidden worry. The Tribunal was too large, and no one could monitor every corner at all times.

Once Meng Qi transformed into someone else, he would be untraceable, which was truly terrifying.

“Chief, Judge Lei…” Su Chen, who had been silent by their side, suddenly spoke. “I believe there’s no need to worry so much.”

“Oh?” Both looked at him simultaneously.

“While his disguise is formidable, it should not be without flaws. Otherwise, he could have easily disguised himself as Chu Xuan.” Su Chen explained.

“At that time, Chu Xuan’s death caused a great stir. If he could have disguised himself as Chu Xuan, perhaps Senior Brother Teng would not have discovered him.”

“That makes sense.” Chong Jingtian thought about it carefully and agreed deeply. “I didn’t notice that. Indeed, if he could disguise himself as Chu Xuan, no one would probably have discovered him by now.”

“His nearly perfect disguise must also have flaws.”

“Since that’s the case…” Chong Jingtian pondered for a moment, then looked at Su Chen. “I’ll leave this matter to you. Do you have the confidence to find him?”

“Leave it to me?” Su Chen instinctively thought to refuse, but the words faltered on his tongue, replaced by a hesitant expression.

It sounds easy, but the Tribunal is so vast, finding that guy won’t be that simple.

Moreover, his speculation was only theoretical, and no one could say for sure if that guy had other means.

Unless there were clues, Su Chen thought of something that might kill two birds with one stone.

“What’s wrong?” Chong Jingtian frowned. He had observed Su Chen, seeing his perseverance, his tolerance for monotony, his high talent, and lack of arrogance, all of which satisfied him.

Although there was a slight problem with his background, his records had been modified, so no one would be able to bring it up in a few years.

He was just too “lazy,” not in the normal sense of laziness, but rather an indifference to other matters.

The last time he defeated Chu Xuan was because the other party provoked him directly. Later, when he caught the Black Tuo Priest, it was because Jiang Shumo wanted to use them as bait.

His initiative to visit Wei Yinsuo two days ago was quite gratifying to Chong Jingtian, who thought the young man was finally willing to win people over. But now, when asked to do something, he seemed to relapse into his lazy disposition.

“I’m afraid I cannot undertake this responsibility.” Su Chen forced a smile. “What if I can’t find him? Wouldn’t that cause a major mishap?”

“How can a great person be so indecisive?” Chong Jingtian rebuked disapprovingly. “When the time comes, just do your best. Man proposes, God disposes.”

Hesitant? Wei Yinsuo gave a thumbs up.

Su Chen’s thoughts drifted, then he took a deep breath, his expression serious, feigning a look of enlightenment. “I will bear the Chief’s lesson in mind. Since it is so, I will do my best to find him.”

“However, I hope the Chief will allow me to examine some information about the Faceless Ghost.”

Seeing that he had finally come to his senses, Chong Jingtian nodded in satisfaction. “Good, that’s more like it. I will open your authority and allow you to access information about the Faceless Ghost.”

“Also,” Chong Jingtian added, “I’m planning to temporarily station ordinary judges outside the city. Unless absolutely necessary, they are not to return to the Tribunal for now.”

He also knew that finding Meng Qi was not as simple as it seemed on the surface, so he could only try his best to minimize interference.

“The internal part of the Tribunal remains in lockdown, with continuous patrols twenty-four hours a day.”

“At the same time, no judge within the Tribunal is permitted to leave without good reason, and everyone must report to the Judgment Hall every morning and evening for a cultist screening.”

Finally, Chong Jingtian added, “I’ll also assign a group of people to you.”

“Can Senior Brother Teng Liang be released?” Su Chen asked, “He attacked Meng Qi before; perhaps he’ll have a miraculous effect.”

“Miraculous effect…” Chong Jingtian chuckled, understanding Su Chen’s intention.

However, Meng Qi’s problem had long been confirmed, and Teng Liang had been imprisoned for several months. The commotion had mostly settled, so he could be released.

“Then release him,” Chong Jingtian said, looking at Lei Tieyan, who nodded.

“I’ll go check the scene first…” Su Chen turned and headed to the Research Department.

Watching Su Chen leave, Chong Jingtian looked at the dilapidated Medical Department in front of him. Meng Qi’s body was one thing; Wei Yinsuo’s death also needed to be clarified.

“Chief…”

The judge Lei Tieyan had sent out earlier to survey the surroundings returned and reported, “Nothing was found on the nearby surveillance cameras. A surveillance camera about seven hundred meters from the Medical Department was damaged about ten minutes before the explosion.”

“It’s uncertain if it was accidental.”

“Didn’t you send anyone to check?” Lei Tieyan frowned.

“Yes, the maintenance personnel arrived when you were already here,” the judge said.

“Don’t count on these things,” Chong Jingtian shook his head, clearly not holding out much hope. Surveillance cameras weren’t living beings and couldn’t detect spiritual power; high-level professionals could easily bypass them.

Lei Tieyan also knew this, but he was just trying to find clues.

Not long after, several figures hurriedly returned, led by Xue Fei. Seeing the Medical Department in ruins, Xue Fei was dumbfounded.

I just went out for a while, how did the Medical Department end up like this?

Where’s Wei Yinsuo, that old geezer?

Xue Fei reacted, his body tensed, and the world momentarily darkened as Chong Jingtian and Lei Tieyan approached him.

“Chief, what… what happened?” Xue Fei asked frantically.

“I was just about to ask you, why weren’t you guarding here?” Chong Jingtian said coldly.

“Judge Wei told us to go assist you,” Xue Fei’s mind was in turmoil, but he managed to remain calm and explained the situation at the time.

The few people behind him nodded repeatedly.

Lei Tieyan secretly nodded. It matched what Jiang Baorui had said, so it was basically confirmed that Wei Yinsuo had actively sent them away.

“What exactly does he want to do?” Chong Jingtian couldn’t figure it out.

Wei Yinsuo’s motive must be related to the truth of his death.

“Who did he meet today?” Lei Tieyan added, asking.

“Before we left, we only saw He Kang and Xiao Ying,” Xue Fei quickly said.

“Find those two,” Chong Jingtian commanded.

Before long, He Kang received the order and returned.

“How… how did the Medical Department become like this?” He Kang was also shocked, his thick eyebrows raised high.

“Why did you come to see Judge Wei today?” Chong Jingtian asked.

“Today… today…” He Kang collected his thoughts, “Mainly, Xiao Ying was at home for a while and didn’t visit Judge Wei, so I came with him to visit today.”

“Just visiting?” Lei Tieyan’s gaze was sharp, as if to pierce He Kang’s heart and dissect him.

“En…” He Kang nodded stiffly. “However, after discovering the cracks outside, I left alone, and Xiao Ying went back to look for Judge Wei again.”

“He went back by himself?” Lei Tieyan looked at Xue Fei, who nodded in confirmation.

“I wasn’t in the room at the time, so I don’t know what they were talking about…” Xue Fei’s喉頭滾動.

“Don’t know?” Chong Jingtian’s face was cold. “You’re a Fifth-Tier Professional, with only a wall separating you. Did you want to hear it or not?”

“I didn’t dare to listen,” Xue Fei could only say. He couldn’t possibly say that Xiao Ying and Wei Yinsuo were discussing how to kill Su Chen.

“Why hasn’t Xiao Ying arrived yet?” Chong Jingtian withdrew his gaze, questioning his subordinate.

Since Xue Fei was unwilling to speak, there was still another person.

“Can’t reach him,” the subordinate kept tapping on the virtual screen.

“Can’t contact him?” Lei Tieyan’s expression changed slightly, and he exchanged glances with Chong Jingtian before quickly summoning the surveillance personnel.

As expected, it was confirmed that Xiao Ying had been out of contact since entering the damaged surveillance area.

Chong Jingtian’s face was as cold as ice, “He probably discovered something.”

“Chief, my uncle, did he…” Xue Fei couldn’t help but ask in a low voice.

“He died,” Chong Jingtian said coldly.

“Dead… dead?” Xue Fei’s pupils dilated in shock, and he felt a profound blow, his expression bewildered.

“How… how could this be…”

Although Judge Wei had been harsh with his words, he was ultimately a powerful patron.

Although he was a Fifth-Tier Professional, his potential had been exhausted, and he would only ever reach this level. Without Judge Wei’s protection, the remaining days would be difficult to endure.

His status wasn’t low, but the people he offended also held high positions.

“Xue Fei…” Lei Tieyan pressed his shoulder, and the sharp pain snapped him back to reality. He looked alarmed at the “Iron-faced Judge” before him.

“Come with me.” Lei Tieyan led him away, and Xue Fei dared not resist.

Chong Jingtian withdrew his gaze, and at this moment, You Shan just finished cleaning up and returned.

After hearing Chong Jingtian’s narration, her eyes gradually changed from shock to solemnity. After a moment of thought, she suddenly put forward an astonishing hypothesis:

“Is it possible that Wei Yinsuo did this to meet the person who sneaked in to steal the body?”

Chong Jingtian couldn’t help but look at You Shan. She was already middle-aged, with light makeup on her face, but from her eyebrows and eyes, one could still discern her youthful charm.

He couldn’t help but say, “Are you implying that Wei Yinsuo colluded with the Demonic God Cult?”

“Jiang Shumo has been suspicious since he returned,” You Shan explained. “This is just a guess, but the fact that Wei Yinsuo sent away all his caregivers is indeed very suspicious.”

Not long after, Lei Tieyan returned with a grim face. Xue Fei followed behind him, head bowed, his steps unsteady.

With a wave of his hand, a wind barrier formed around them. Lei Tieyan shook his head and said, “He claimed he was trying to win over Wei Yinsuo to support Wei Yu Fan, without involving other matters.”

Chong Jingtian frowned. Although he wasn’t surprised, this meant the trail of clues was broken again, and he still didn’t know what Wei Yinsuo was trying to do.

He sighed, “We can only find clues from the person who stole the body.”

“Old Lei, You Shan…” Chong Jingtian said solemnly, “The two of you will keep a close eye on the Tribunal from now on. Don’t let any clues slip by, and find that guy as soon as possible.”

“Didn’t you assign this task to Su Chen?” Lei Tieyan asked, puzzled.

Chong Jingtian shook his head. “It’s just to temper him. We can’t put all our hopes on a young lad, can we?”

Indeed… the two nodded and accepted.

…

At the same time, Su Chen had already arrived at the Research Department, which belonged to the internal Research Department of the Tribunal. It looked much grander than the Medical Department and was already under strict lockdown.

The incident occurred on the seventh floor, where many white-coated bodies lay scattered.

“Has anything been researched from these bodies?” Su Chen asked the sweating temporary head of the Research Department.

The person in charge explained, “All data is normal, nothing special.”

Su Chen nodded, strolling through the laboratory as if he knew what he was doing.

“Something happened?”

A voice suddenly came from behind him. Su Chen knew who it was without turning his head.

(End of this chapter)