Hunter of Mysterious Creature

Chapter 713 20: Gangs (Part 2)

"So it means that unless there's a large-scale gun battle, the Public Security Bureau doesn't intervene at all?" Sun Hang was speechless, "Main Brain, it seems like the Yi Su District Public Security Bureau needs a serious overhaul."

"The situation in the Yellow Road Layer Liuxu District Public Security Branch is rather unique. They've granted Lin Lun and the local gangs extremely high autonomy—despite this being against the laws and regulations of the Federation and Chunming City, it must be acknowledged that since some sort of tacit agreement with Lin Lun and the local gangs was reached, the security situation in Liuxu District has greatly improved. The casualties and property damage from shootouts each month have significantly decreased compared to when the Public Security Bureau directly managed it, hence..."

"I think I understand what's going on..." Sun Hang nodded, "This Lin Lun uses money or other means to buy off the gangs, thereby improving the order in Liuxu District, leading the Public Security Bureau to turn a blind eye to the issues there... Meanwhile, using this gap, he secretly raises mysterious creatures and modifies containers in Liuxu District... and the long-decentralized Public Security Bureau knows nothing about it."

Sun Hang smacked his lips: "I even suspect that bribing those gangs is just a show for the Public Security Bureau... I can't believe that money alone can make these gang members, who dare to attack sheriffs, obedient to this extent."

"Do we need to gather law enforcement teams from other areas and the City Defense Army to conduct a thorough search of the entire Liuxu District? And issue an arrest warrant for Lin Lun personally?" The main brain quickly asked.

"By the time the City Defense Army moves in, they've probably already received the news, haven't they?" Sun Hang glanced at his wristband, "Aren't you worried about pushing them to the edge, releasing the raised mysterious creatures, leading to the mass death of Liuxu District's civilians? Or is it that, for you, these civilians without illegal identities in Liuxu District are not considered citizens of Chunming City, so their deaths can be ignored?"

"If it is confirmed that there is an organization raising mysterious creatures within Chunming City, then this organization can be defined as a terrorist organization or cult organization, belonging to the highest priority eradication targets. To ensure the safety and stability of Chunming City, the sacrifices you just mentioned are within an acceptable range." The main brain stated.

"Here's what we'll do: Gather a group of elite forces skilled in covert operations to quietly seal off Liuxu District—don't have armored vehicles boldly block roads; use believable excuses like road repair or ventilation system malfunctions. Don't let anyone outside in, or anyone inside out. If someone tries to force through checkpoints, lethal force is authorized." Sun Hang said.

"Understood, executing your orders now." The main brain's efficiency remained as high as ever, "The task content has been released to Chunming City's Defense Squadron, whose military chief has accepted the mission and is currently discussing and coordinating the task content with relevant units. The blockade of Yellow Road Layer Liuxu District is expected to be completed in fifteen minutes."

"Very good." Sun Hang waved to Xue Yue, "Next, we need to find the mastermind behind it all."

"Mastermind? Behind what?" Xue Yue blinked and asked.

"The one who 'created' you." Sun Hang said.

"...Ah?!" Xue Yue's small mouth opened slightly, "I... I was created by someone?"

"When you first gained self-consciousness, where were you?"

"I... I can't remember clearly... It seemed to be in a complex network of pipelines... These pipelines had some outlets, where crawling out one could see the sun, and many vehicles too... But at that time, I felt the sun was too dazzling, so I kept hiding inside the pipelines... Until later when that voice told me to go to the outside world, I left those pipelines..."

"Main brain, can you determine where Xue Yue initially was?"

"Based on the description provided by the target, the location matching the highest degree is the underground sewage drainage network between Tianshiyuan and Yellow Road Layer, with an accuracy rate of around 43%."

"How is sewage and wastewater from Tianshiyuan generally dealt with?"

"Through these pipeline networks, it's transported to various pollution control factories... To protect the environment above ground, most of these pollution control factories are built in the industrial areas of the Yellow Road Layer." The main brain replied.

"So, Lin Lun's Revival Pollution Control Company is connected to these pipeline networks too?"

"Yes. Liusu Revival Pollution Control Company is currently responsible for handling sewage across Yellow Road Layer Liuxu District, Ghost Star District, Xingxiu District, and Tianshiyuan's Liuxu District, Ghost Star District, Yi Su District."

"Navigate a route closest to Revival Pollution Control Company for me."

"Okay, a guiding drone has been arranged for you."

As soon as the main brain finished speaking, a drone flew to a position five meters in front of Sun Hang, hovering in mid-air.

"Additionally, there are gang members ambushed at the intersection forty meters ahead, armed with lethal weapons. Is it necessary to use armed drones for clearing to ensure road safety?" the main brain asked again.

"An ambush?" Sun Hang thought for a moment, having an ambush was reasonable—about ten minutes had passed since the gunshots, and the local gang should have reacted by now even if they were as slow as pigs. Not to mention the convenience store owner who ran out to sound the alarm.

However, Sun Hang believed that the convenience store owner would most likely not disclose the fact that he is a Mysterious Creature Hunter to Lin Lun and the gang leaders loyal to Lin Lun.

The reason is simple; if Sun Hang were in the convenience store owner's shoes, having completely messed up events, knowing that any efforts of redemption would be in vain to save himself, directly spreading "a hunter is investigating in Liuxu District, and has discovered a modified container" would be tantamount to detonating a bomb in Liuxu District—the countermeasures Lin Lun takes are one thing, but those gang leaders would definitely flay the convenience store owner's fat body first...

His only chance of survival would be to get the news out but conceal the part about Sun Hang being a hunter, letting Lin Lun and the gang members prioritize "silencing"—then, when Sun Hang and the gang members turn the place upside down, he would seize the chaos to escape Liuxu District.

From the convenience store owner's perspective, he would even prefer that Sun Hang uproots Lin Lun's influence in Liuxu District—he'd rather face a joint hunt by the Anomaly Investigation Bureau and Public Security Bureau than be hunted and avenged by Lin Lun.

Having studied a bit of law, he understands that while his crimes are serious, they aren't the worst. At most, he would pay a fine, serve a dozen or so years in prison, and regain freedom eventually... But if he fell into Lin Lun's hands, his fate wouldn't be his to decide.

Being killed instantly might be the best outcome.

"I'll handle it." Sun Hang said, "Save the power, the drones will be needed later."

Sun Hang acted as if he was completely unaware of the ambush ahead, following the guiding drone swaggering towards the street corner.

When he was ten meters away from the corner, two gang members who couldn't hold themselves back dashed out from behind a building, pulling out machetes welded from iron pipes and steel plates and swung them at Sun Hang while screaming!

At the same time, more gang members followed behind them, sticking close to the buildings lining the street to form a circle, surrounding Sun Hang inside.

Sun Hang noticed that quite a few of them were holding guns, and one burly man even had two fragmentation grenades hanging from his waist.

Is this what they call an immense improvement in security?