Zeng Zhan's expression was indifferent: "Please note my statement. Judging solely from Qin Mu's cases of killing and injuring people, a thirty-year punishment is not too severe."

Lin Zhang snorted coldly, "Pff, what a joke!"

"It's clearly one case, yet you only pick out the guilty parts without investigating all the circumstances? If that's the case, then all cases can be given ridiculous judgments."

Lin Zhang then questioned, "In the past, any case involving a Martial Artist was thoroughly investigated. Since when did the Tribunal learn not to investigate and just make random judgments?"

Zeng Zhan still wanted to retort.

Lu Tian, however, slightly curled his lips and said casually, "Is it just a small matter? Are we going to argue here until dark?"

"Qin Mu's case clearly involves clues that should be investigated for silencing, but instead, they're investigating Hacker clues. What do those things have to do with my Tianlu Group?"

Lu Tian pressed on aggressively, "Today is the vote."

"I support the case investigation, but this is a separate matter from the Tianlu Group. Please vote separately!"

Zeng Zhan echoed, "According to our understanding, the black market has never accepted any business involving intrusion into cloud data. If you think you can investigate more clearly than the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance, please feel free."

Lin Zhang looked at the City Lord, "If we don't conduct a thorough investigation, I'm afraid that even if a Martial Artist is killed in the city in the future, we won't be able to find the killer or the mastermind behind it."

City Lord Jiang Hong scanned the crowd.

After a moment, he pondered before speaking, "First, a vote to agree to consolidate and thoroughly investigate the case."

What?

Lin Zhang and Bai Qingyan almost thought they had misheard.

Guo Youwei even stood up directly, his face full of disbelief.

Soon.

The projection showed the results. Except for Bai Qingyan and Lin Zhang who didn't vote, everyone else was in favor.

Bai Qingyan glanced at Lin Zhang; they had no choice now but to nod in agreement.

"Passed unanimously." City Lord Jiang Hong continued, "Second, a vote to agree to thoroughly investigate the Tianlu Group and the black market."

This time.

Lin Zhang and Bai Qingyan were the fastest to vote; only two others followed.

Pressing agree was also done by City Lord Jiang Hong; it was less than seven votes.

To pass an ordinary motion, at least seven votes are required, while for an important motion, at least ten votes are needed.

A moment later.

City Lord Jiang Hong's expression showed no change as he pondered, "The number of votes is insufficient; the proposal is rejected."

"The Tianlu Group and the Ten Thousand Merchants Alliance only need to cooperate with the investigation."

Lu Tian showed an expression of it ought to be this way, and wasn't surprised in the least.

Bai Qingyan scowled tightly but ultimately said nothing.

"City Lord, can the temporary meeting be adjourned?" Lu Tian asked impatiently.

City Lord Jiang Hong shook his head slightly, "I still have something to announce."

"A Dragon's Nest has been found three hundred kilometers northwest of Jiangcheng!

Dragon's Nest?

The hearing of this, everyone's face turned pale with astonishment.

"City Lord, what rank is that Dragon's Nest?"

City Lord Jiang Hong's expression was solemn, "Above Ninth-Rank, unknown scale. Preliminary assessment suggests at least three Super-Tier Fierce Beasts are present."

"Above Ninth-Rank?"

Bai Qingyan's expression turned incredibly serious as well.

"Doesn't that mean there are at least over a hundred Ninth-Rank Fierce Beasts?"

City Lord Jiang Hong nodded, "That's the minimum number. It's the largest Dragon's Nest found near Jiangcheng to date."

"All Martial Artists with Grandmaster Combat Power are to be placed under the unified command of the Martial Artist Alliance. Within three days, put down all current affairs and gather at Shelter XB-210."

"Okay, no problem!

Lu Tian, surprisingly, did not raise any objections.

The others nodded in agreement as well.

Beep!

The meeting was adjourned.

This news made Qin Mu extremely shocked too.

"Ninth-Rank Dragon's Nest?

"Over a hundred Ninth-Rank Fierce Beasts, and three Super-Tier Fierce Beasts?

"Are there a hundred Grandmasters in Jiangcheng?"

Guo Youwei's expression was grim, "Barely. if all forces are gathered, there might barely be a hundred. The key is the Super-Tier Fierce Beasts, it's a Dragon's Nest!"

"Dragon!"

"Absolutely the most vicious, most brutal, and most difficult to kill species among all Vicious Beasts!"

"Ninth-Rank Fierce Dragons are very difficult to deal with, even for a Mentalist like Supervisor Bai."

Bai Qingyan also nodded.

"Qin Mu, your case probably can't be thoroughly investigated now."

"Super-Rank Dragon Beasts have appeared once more."

"Even with the City Lord and the two Great Grandmasters from Starbreaker and Ba Ye, they might not be able to handle it properly."

Whew.

Bai Qingyan let out a soft breath, "Supervisor Guo, I'm entrusting Qin Mu to you. I need to leave for a while."

"Also."

"You accidentally heard about the Ninth-Rank Dragon's Nest, but it cannot be spread. Not to anyone!"

Guo nodded and said, "Don't worry, I understand".

Immediately after speaking, Bai Qingyan left without a moment's delay.

At the moment.

Guo Youwei then turned to Qin Mu, "Things are a bit unexpected. The curator has been out for a long time and hasn't returned, I didn't expect him to be held up by the Dragon's Nest."

"Don't over-analyze today's meeting."

"At a critical moment, Jiangcheng is not suitable for turmoil."

Qin Mu smiled to show understanding.

Actually

From the instant the City Lord mentioned Ninth-Rank Dragon's Nest,

Qin Mu knew that Jiangcheng would not investigate the Tianlu Group and the black market's situation.

Investigating now would mean crippling Jiangcheng.

As for after the Ninth-Rank Dragon's Nest is dealt with, it would probably be difficult to bring it up for review again.

"Ultimately, I must depend on myself."

Qin Mu thought in secret.

"That's okay too."

"It is safer for me to deal with this Lu Zhuo fellow myself."

Alas.

But Guo Youwei also felt frustrated.

"Tianlu Group, this account was probably their doing, but it's just not easy to uncover it now."

"You wait. Once the Dragon's Nest incident is resolved, I will definitely find a way to expose the Tianlu Group's weaknesses!"

Guo Youwei again comforted Qin Mu with a few words of encouragement.

Then he said,

"You can Cultivate in the martial arts hall these few days. I might be very busy and unable to focus."

Guo Youwei is a supervisor. For such a big matter, the City Lord didn't notify him because notifying him would be useless.

Ninth-Rank Vicious Beast.

Cultivation comparable to a Ninth-Rank Grandmaster. Even an ordinary Grandmaster wouldn't fare well against it.

Informed Martial Generals to go would be sending them to their deaths.

Better not to say.

Grandmaster Martial Artists.

They are the ones silently guarding this city, this Star Dragon!

And the privilege of all Martial Artists is paid for in blood.

After Guo Youwei's departure,

The cultivation room fell absolutely silent.

Qin Mu was not in a hurry. He contacted his family, told them not to go out, and then Cultivated on his own.

That night.

Guo Youwei came running over again.

"Your case is closed."

"Li Chengguang committed suicide, and there is no evidence of bribery.

"The one who silenced him was Zhang Zhi's gang. Based on the accounts, several hundred million in illicit money were dug up. The Hacker was also hired by them, but unfortunately, he's not in Jiangcheng, so we can only entrust York City to track down the Hacker clues."

"The Alliance considered that you just became a Martial Artist and haven't learned the Martial Artist regulations. Due to the urgency of the situation, they ultimately decided not to impose any penalties."

"At the same time, your sss contract has also been approved. Do you have any other opinions on the contract?"

Qin Mu had already decided to handle this matter himself, so of course, he didn't say much about the result.

It came as expected.

Since this meant money for free, he had no objections whatever about the contract.

After Guo Youwei said that, he quickly retreated.

Qin Mu, however called Ling Qianxue's video call.

"Hum Humph~?"

Coming from the other end was Ling Qianxue's proud cold snort.

"Wood, didn't you say you didn't receive my video call? Then how do you have my number?"

"I bought it."

Qin Mu did not expect the other party to still hold a grudge after a few days.

"You.!" Ling Qianxue was so angry she almost wanted to hang up the video call directly.

"Does your family sell equipment?" Qin Mu didn't intend to beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

"Of course!"

Ling Qianxue crossed her arms, looking like she was still angry: "Do you want to buy? No discounts!"

"It's fine."

Such details would not matter to Qin Mu.

"Does your family have combat suits without cameras or GPS installed in them?"

"You also have unregistered networked smart systems, right?

Lu Zhuo could destroy evidence.

Then Ling Qianxue, who is similar to the Tianlu Group, should be able to do the same.

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Qin Mu knew nothing else, only this phrase. Letting Lu Zhuo go was unimaginable. If he doesn't die. It would be a sleepless night for Qin Mu.

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