I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 652: The Huzhou Police Commissioner Starts to Float Too

Chapter 652: Chapter 652: The Huzhou Police Commissioner Starts to Float Too

Wu Yao had originally been part of the Tianjian Bureau system. At only thirty-two years old, his cultivation level at the peak of the Galaxy Stage suggested a bright and promising future. However, strangely, the year before last, Wu Yao himself had requested a transfer to work within the police department system.

For the police department, it was as if a phoenix had landed in a chicken coop. They naturally welcomed Wu Yao with open arms. In Cangyue City, Wu Yao was known as a formidable chief of police. As a senior inspector, he was the only person bold enough to tell the Tianjian Bureau, "You guys withdraw; we’ll take over this case."

"Wu Yao served as the head of the Action Department for six cities. He has rich experience and employs strong measures, yet he transferred to the police department in the end. I am quite intrigued by this person."

"You’re thinking of recruiting him into the special task force?"

"Let’s meet him first, then decide."

Wang Lan and Jiang Xinyu headed to Cangyue City.

In the Tianjian Bureau, the atmosphere in the special task force’s office was even more somber than the previous day. The two factions kept to themselves, occasionally casting wary glances at the other, fearing their opponents had secretly submitted some damning evidence against them to Wang Lan to cause them trouble.

Wang Lan’s status was too significant, so much so that the adage "a strong dragon cannot suppress the local snakes" didn’t even cross their minds. Previously, in the hearts of many Tianjian Bureau special agents, a hero was supposed to be someone like the Huzhou Double Dragon.

Liu Yuxin’s and Wen Xianghua’s life achievements could elicit amazement from anyone, but who would dare claim the title of hero in front of Wang Lan? In comparison, Liu Yuxin’s and Wen Xianghua’s experiences seemed like child’s play next to Wang Lan’s.

With such a formidable dragon crossing the river, it was best for the local snakes to coil up obediently.

If it hadn’t been for Zhang Minglin causing such an uproar yesterday, how would Wang Lan have become aware of the discord within the Tianjian Bureau? Moreover, if there hadn’t been a commotion, even if Wang Lan had noticed, he wouldn’t have intervened. Where there are people, there is strife, and where there is strife, arenas of conflict emerge. Isn’t that a perfectly reasonable state of affairs?

Zhang Minglin’s actions yesterday not only gave Wang Lan a very negative impression of the Huzhou branch of the Tianjian Bureau but also brought the conflicts between the two factions into the open, which wasn’t beneficial for anyone. Internally, they were panicking, also afraid of being sabotaged by the other side.

"Why hasn’t Chief Wang arrived yet? It’s almost ten o’clock."

"Why are you so eager for Chief Wang? Are you in a hurry to tattle?" a sarcastic voice chimed in.

"Hmph, even if we had to report someone, we wouldn’t sneak around. We’d do it openly and above board," came the retort.

"Stop arguing! Do you want us all to be kicked out or what?"

BANG— Suddenly, the office door was flung open. Two young women entered, wearing high heels, and whispered softly into the ears of the leaders of each faction.

"What?"

"Gone to Cangyue City?" Xing Yue’s face darkened and his expression shifted. Then, as though remembering something, he cursed, "Damn it, Zhang Minglin, this is a do-or-die move!" With that, he stood up and left the office.

"Went to Cangyue City? Is he investigating the incident from three years ago? Chief Wang truly lives up to his name; his actions are decisive," said the people from Wen Xianghua’s faction, smiles on their faces. Only their leader’s expression remained dark and grim...

"Director! It’s terrible! Wang Lan has gone to Cangyue City!" Director Li burst into Liu Yuxin’s office and exclaimed in panic.

"What did you call him?"

"Chief Wang... no, Director, is this the time to care about that? Could Chief Wang have been sent by the higher-ups to deal with us?"

"Whether he was or wasn’t, what can you do about it? Even if he was, what do you plan to do? If he wants to slap you, are you really going to slap back?"

"But... do we just do nothing?"

"How can we do nothing? Of course, we offer the other cheek for him to slap, to make it comfortable for him. Haven’t I told you? The moment the higher-ups sent Chief Wang down, it already indicated they were running out of patience and were no longer in the mood to play guessing games with us. Wang Lan’s presence is a statement in itself."

"But, Chief Wang went to Cangyue City; surely, he’s investigating the incident involving Zhou from three years ago."

"What concern is Zhou’s case to you?" Liu Yuxin asked coldly.

"No, it’s Zhou’s own fault for straying from the path. But after all, Zhou was part of our faction. If Chief Wang discovers something that could be pinned on us, we’ll be unable to vindicate ourselves at that point."

"Wang Lan is not Wen Xianghua. If you understood Wang Lan’s past, you’d know not to doubt what he’s capable of, much less whether he can uncover the truth. If it has nothing to do with us, then it has nothing to do with us. As long as our conscience is clear, we don’t have to fear his investigation. However, if someone is guilty, they’d better confess quickly. If Wang Lan finds out, anyone implicated will meet the same fate."

"But for so many years, Wen Xianghua has been relentlessly pursuing this case, and now he’s been killed in an underhanded way. I’m worried Chief Wang might think we silenced a potential witness."

"Have some confidence—erase that thought. If Wang Lan wasn’t suspicious, why would he go to Cangyue City? Remember what I said: if you haven’t done anything wrong, let him investigate. If you have, then confess soon, because I won’t be able to protect anyone then."

As the Tianjian Bureau buzzed with discussions about Wang Lan’s sudden trip to Cangyue City, Wang Lan and Jiang Xinyu had already arrived at the Cangyue City Police Department.

"Who are you? What are you here for?"

Wang Lan took out his Tianjian Bureau credentials. "I’m looking for Senior Inspector Wu Yao of the Major Crimes Squad."

"Oh? From the Tianjian Bureau, huh? Since when did the Tianjian Bureau grow a spine and dare to come looking for our Inspector Wu?"

Huh? Something about this welcome felt off. Wang Lan was jolted back to reality by the voice, staring in surprise at the receptionist before him.

In other places, the Tianjian Bureau was treated with considerable respect by the police. Not to mention his own military rank, even a junior officer’s rank entitled one to meet with anyone in the police department. If there was a matter of importance, the director himself would have to come out to greet them.

Who would have thought that a day would come when the police would mock the Tianjian Bureau?

"Is there a problem?"

"No problem. Do you have an appointment? If not, let me get you a number first. When it’s your turn, we will call to notify you."

TAP TAP TAP— A series of rapid footsteps suddenly rang out. Wang Lan turned his head and saw a white-haired officer frantically running down the stairs. Catching sight of Wang Lan, he hurried over to him with a panic-stricken face.

"Huzhou Province, Cangyue City Police Commissioner, Hu Jianqing, pays respects to Greedy Wolf Crown!" He gave a sharp salute, his head held high as if looking at the sky through his nostrils.

The receptionist behind the window momentarily froze, his face turning deathly pale. He suddenly remembered that the rank on the ID just now seemed a bit unusual, one that wasn’t commonly seen.

As a receptionist in the police department, how could he not know the difference between ranks? He had been too preoccupied with the three words "Tianjian Bureau," and Wang Lan’s youthful appearance was highly deceptive.

The problem is, not only is he so handsome, but to make matters worse, there’s also such a beautiful girl accompanying him? Jealousy welled up in the receptionist’s heart. Seeing it was his old adversary, the Tianjian Bureau, he’d unthinkingly tried to cause trouble.

However, seeing the Commissioner rush over to salute in such a flattering manner, nearly ready to embrace his legs, made the receptionist instantly cool down. Sneaking a glance at the ID, he almost wet himself on the spot.

With trembling hands, he passed Wang Lan’s ID back through the window, shaking as if a motor was attached to them.

"That’s it? Where’s my appointment number?"

"Just... just a joke?"

"Greedy Wolf Crown, what’s the matter? Did something happen?"

"Nothing. I was just curious if this is your usual arrogance toward the Tianjian Bureau."

"No... not at all! How would we dare..." The Commissioner kept wiping cold sweat from his forehead, glaring fiercely at the receptionist behind the window, whose back was already soaked with sweat from fear.

"How did you know I arrived?"

"The entrance of the police headquarters is equipped with a facial recognition system. You were identified as soon as you arrived at the door," the Commissioner hastily explained.

"I see. Is Wu Yao around? I’m looking for him."

"At this hour... he probably hasn’t started work yet. No, I will call him immediately. Greedy Wolf Crown, could you please wait in the meeting room for a while?"

"No need. I’ll just wait at the coffee shop across the street. Have Wu Yao come to the coffee shop across the street to find me when he arrives."

Having said this, Wang Lan turned and left the police headquarters with Jiang Xinyu. Wang Lan wasn’t bothered by this insignificant episode. Having coffee and playing footsie with Xinyu under the table would be more fun, wouldn’t it?

About ten minutes later, a middle-aged man with sharp, angular features and a beard, wearing a shirt, entered the coffee shop, looking around. Wang Lan gestured, and the man strode over.

"Please, have a seat."

"Thank you, Sir."

"Are you Wu Yao?"

"Yes, I am Wu Yao. May I know why Commander Wang is looking for me? Please give your orders; I will do my utmost."

"You were previously the Director of the Action Department of the Tianjian Bureau, yet you took the initiative to request a transfer two years ago. Can you tell me why?"

"That... I just felt that working in the Tianjian Bureau was meaningless. After all, working well in the police department is the same; both are about maintaining local security and protecting national interests. The Tianjian Bureau and the police department actually have similar mandates; it’s just that the police department has limited capabilities and thus can’t handle everything the Bureau does."

"You didn’t answer my question directly." An imposing aura emanated from Wang Lan, not angry but majestic. Despite his young face, the authority of a superior surged like a torrential river.

"Previously, although there was competition within the Tianjian Bureau, everyone was working towards a common goal. But I don’t know when it started; the Tianjian Bureau began caring about whose faction people belonged to. If you don’t join a faction, does that mean you have ulterior motives, that you’re not trustworthy? The Tianjian Bureau is not the Bureau Chief’s personal bureau, nor is it Wen Xianghua’s and Liu Yuxin’s Tianjian Bureau. I’m a bit hot-tempered. After feeling aggrieved one day, in a fit of rage, I requested the transfer."

"Is the entire Huzhou Tianjian Bureau system now comprised of these two factions?"

"That... I’ve been away from the Tianjian Bureau system for several years now... I truly don’t know. However, the struggle between the two factions intensified last year. Almost everyone holding a bit of power has chosen a side. Not picking a side isn’t an option; the two factions will gang up on anyone who doesn’t, and who could withstand that?"

"You know what I am here for, right?"

"To investigate the disappearance of Wen Xianghua."

"Exactly. But I have reservations about the people within the Tianjian Bureau system. I want to find some help. Are you willing?"

Wu Yao hadn’t expected Wang Lan to be so direct. With Wang Lan’s status and his willingness to extend a personal invitation, the sincerity was sufficient. However, Wu Yao was still hesitant. He knew this matter was not simply an investigation; he might have to face a vast net that covered the entire Huzhou Province.

Wang Lan could move fearlessly, but he himself might carelessly end up with no place for burial.

"Can I have some time to think it over?"

"Certainly. Three years ago, what was the situation with Zhou Shen from the Cangyue City Tianjian Bureau?"