novelraw Chapter 680: Lu Taisui, I’m Starting Now!
Chapter 680: Lu Taisui, I’m Starting Now!
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"Yes, Brother Lu, I'll bring people right away."
As he spoke, Fu Xinghe glanced toward the door. "Brother Lu, Qin Jinghao's first review is almost done. I'll bring him along later. It will be convenient for two-person law enforcement, and he can temporarily team up with you."
Originally, it was supposed to be him following Lu Ding.
But he needs to control the Reshaper, so he can't move.
"You can guide him. This guy has great potential and strong talent. Cleaning up the Path of Dry Bones will be a good chance for him to get used to the 749 Bureau's workflow and environment."
"Also, according to him, he has a fellow disciple, a very close one, who is currently working under Jiang Ren of the Fierce Pursuit Hall in Lady's Temple. This will also make it easier for us to infiltrate Lady's Temple later."
He made a very convincing case. How could Lu Ding refuse?
Besides, Qin Jinghao wasn't a burden either. With his Fourth Restriction mid-stage cultivation, he was roughly on par with Lu Ding's surface-level cultivation.
Useful!"Alright, bring him over."
Fu Xinghe hung up the phone.
He called out, "Qin Jinghao!"
The office door was pushed open.
Qin Jinghao walked in with a nervous heart, clutching a first review report that needed signing in his hand.
"Secretary Fu."
Qin Jinghao said, handing over the report.
Fu Xinghe took it and, without even looking, directly stamped it with a seal and signed it.
This action made Qin Jinghao instinctively say, "You haven't even looked at it yet."
Fu Xinghe's expression didn't change. "No need to look. You're someone Brother Lu has high hopes for. He trusts you."
Of course, that's what he said.
Qin Jinghao, who had just come down the mountain, had no idea about the power of technology.
Fu Xinghe had already finished reviewing his first review materials in the online system long ago. Coming here was just going through the motions, keeping a paper record.
Hearing that he was highly regarded by Grand Duke Lu,
Qin Jinghao's already tense emotions soared again. He was so excited his hands were trembling.
He immediately felt his mouth go dry. After swallowing hard, he asked, "Grand Duke Lu... really thinks highly of me?"
Fu Xinghe nodded. "Of course. Brother Lu even plans to personally guide you. Come with me to the Path of Dry Bones later. For the upcoming operation, you'll follow Brother Lu."
Happiness came too suddenly.
Qin Jinghao was struck dizzy by it.
Being personally guided by Grand Duke Lu!
His idol!!!!
He could actually be taken on an operation by his idol personally!!!
Jingbai, I succeeded, I succeeded!
Wait for me, you must wait for me! Once I finish this operation at the Path of Dry Bones, I'll pull you onto the right path. Don't you dare keep hanging out with the Fierce Pursuit Hall!
Little did he know, at this very moment, Xiao Jingbai was discussing with Jiang Ren, the Benevolent Guardian, one of the Four Guardians of the Fierce Pursuit Hall, about how to sweep a few streets in the Path of Dry Bones.
Lady's Temple, Benevolent Guardian Jiang Ren's gambling den hideout.
Not open for business today.
Today was for serious business.
The main hall was packed with Jiang Ren's underlings.
He had his arm around Xiao Jingbai's shoulder, standing in the center.
"Jingbai, this is your debut battle after joining the Fierce Pursuit Hall. It's your chance to make a first impression on all the brothers of the Fierce Pursuit Hall."
"Don't lose face!"
"Our Fierce Pursuit Hall has already lost one Guardian. If you perform well this time, you might have a chance to take Suixin's position."
Jian Suixin's death was a heavy blow to Jiang Ren.
But life must go on.
And he quite admired this newly joined little brother, Xiao Jingbai.
As for using him or not...
That sounds too harsh.
Mutual benefit, that's all.
Besides, he clearly said 'might have a chance,' not a guarantee.
The surrounding underlings, upon hearing their boss say this, also chimed in with laughter.
"Jingbai, with your Fourth Restriction cultivation and such formidable combat power, you completely meet the hard requirements to be a Guardian."
"Brother Xiao, we have high hopes for you!"
"Even Big Stupid Elephant wasn't your match. Guardian or not, if you perform well this time, it's definitely you. We brothers will definitely support you, we'll definitely vote for you."
Maybe it was the buff of a master descending the mountain.
The atmosphere among members of other gangs definitely wasn't this good.
But!
These people were all under Jiang Ren, the Benevolent Guardian.
They all had at least a bit of brotherly loyalty.
Naturally, the atmosphere was more harmonious.
Plus, Xiao Jingbai's skills were originally not weak.
His temperament was also quite good, and he had gone through the classic trope of 'becoming friends after a fight' with these guys, so naturally, he was liked by them.
Especially that over-two-meters-tall big bald guy in the crowd.
This was Jiang Ren's top fighter, Big Stupid Elephant, whose physical body was extremely terrifying. Yet, he was beaten down by Xiao Jingbai using the classic 'four ounces moves a thousand pounds' technique, unable to get up.
He was utterly convinced and respectful of Xiao Jingbai.
He immediately stepped forward and said in a deep, muffled voice, "Brother Xiao, I support you becoming a Guardian."
Xiao Jingbai clasped his fists. "I am honored by the brothers' favor. Jingbai will definitely work hard and not disappoint the expectations of all the brothers and Brother Jiang."
At this moment, he couldn't help but think of Qin Jinghao, who had parted ways with him at the All Under Heaven One Family restaurant.
Jinghao, if only you could be here to witness my glory with your own eyes.
At this moment, his thoughts were slowly converging with Qin Jinghao's.
But the difference was:
Xiao Jingbai thought about becoming a Guardian and having Qin Jinghao witness his glory.
While Qin Jinghao thought about becoming an investigator and pulling Xiao Jingbai in to share a stable, government job.
As the pre-battle morale-boosting session ended.
Jiang Ren waved his hand grandly. "Let's move out!!!!"
The gambling den doors swung open.
Jiang Ren and Xiao Jingbai walked at the front, followed by hundreds, nearly a thousand underlings pouring out. A dark, dense mass, exuding a strong gangster vibe.
Not just them.
Even many other forces wanting a piece of the pie in the Path of Dry Bones had also arrived or were setting out around the same time.
There were humans, demons, and spirits.
Meanwhile, the Path of Dry Bones was experiencing the dead silence before the crime-fueled revelry, a storm brewing.
On the streets, in the well-lit areas, people came and went.
In the alleys, in the dark corners, it was packed with people.
Everyone was waiting.
Waiting for the first person brave enough to charge out.
Unfortunately, the figures on the street didn't seem high-quality enough.
The men weren't rich enough, the women weren't beautiful enough.
Until that figure, wearing a figure-hugging red dress and high heels, appeared.
It was as if a splash of color suddenly appeared in a black-and-grey world.
Instantly attracting everyone's gaze.
Gao Qiuli enjoyed the series of hot gazes cast her way from all around, a smile playing on her lips.
Her steps became even lighter, causing her body to sway, fully displaying her charm and generously showcasing her curves.
With every step she took,
It was accompanied by an exceptionally clear, crisp sound—the sound of high heels hitting the pedestrian street floor.
Crisp.
Making people involuntarily shift their gaze to her feet.
Shallow-cut, open-sided high heels encased skin as smooth and white as fine jade.
The faintly visible gaps between her toes were tantalizing, making people want to see the full picture.
Her appearance completely shattered the eerie balance.
As someone charged out fiercely from a dark alley,
Gao Qiuli smiled. A small black mole at the corner of her eye shifted slightly upward—a signal of danger.
She turned and kicked out, her leg seemingly longer than life itself. The sharp heel, like a blade, easily sliced across the attacker's neck, cutting open his windpipe. Blood sprayed like rain.
Accompanied by a sharp, agonized scream.
"Ah!!!!!"
The colorless black-and-grey scroll of the Path of Dry Bones began to be stained with a glaring red, starting from the pedestrian street.
After doing all this, Gao Qiuli looked provocatively at the street surveillance camera.
Her red lips parted slightly, the Cupid's bow full and plump.
She really had the atmosphere down perfectly. Word by word, slowing her speech, she said, "Grand Duke Lu, I'm going to start now."