Inside the police station.
Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun sat in the outside reception room waiting for the result.
Meng Chuan looked at Master Luo's heavy dark circles under his eyes, obviously having not slept all night.
He was curious about what happened last night that caused Master Luo to suddenly leave with him.
"I'll tell you the reason for last night's events after we leave later."
Meng Chuan nodded.
Long Jiu was indeed a good brother of Luo Guanyun; upon hearing Luo Guanyun's call last night, he rushed to the police station in the middle of the night to personally organize the interrogation.
An Jing also hadn't slept all night, along with an office staff member sent by the school, waiting at the police station.
She reported the matter to the school, and Northern United University immediately activated its public opinion response team and internal personnel screening team.
In the middle of the night, Principal Yang Huan personally called Chief Long and said:
"Chief Long, this incident is due to our school's inadequate moral education. Handle it as you see fit, there's no need to save face for United University."
"Please pass a message to Meng Chuan for me, asking him to come to United University to see me when he has time.
I will represent United University to offer some compensation for his ordeal, and as the principal, I deeply apologize for this."
Meng Chuan is a very promising child, with Northern United University as his goal, and Yang Huan doesn't want this incident to hurt his feelings.
...
Long Jiu lived up to expectations, applying various special medications to Zhao Jian, forcing him to spill everything from last night's interrogation until now.
During the interrogation, the officers in charge kept complaining that Meng Chuan was too heavy-handed.
The guy is barely hanging on by a thread, and they're all being extremely cautious, afraid that he might not make it...
He opened the door to the interrogation room, rubbing his face stiffened by a night of seriousness with both hands.
"Old Luo, come here."
Luo Guanyun saw Long Jiu come out, and the two lit cigarettes and went to the side to talk.
"That little bastard is indeed Fang Jianxing's man, having done quite a few atrocious things."
Luo Guanyun asked urgently:
"What is that thing inside him, and why does he want to assassinate Meng Chuan?"
Long Jiu furrowed his brow.
"That thing, we've studied it before, is a demon skill practiced by the Parasite Association, created to produce the 'Demon Seed'."
Luo Guanyun's expression remained calm, not surprised by this result.
But the Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill is not a demon skill, otherwise, former Principal Yi of United University couldn't have failed to see it.
"As for why they want to kill Meng Chuan, it's arranged by our old acquaintance, Fang Jianxing."
Luo Guanyun had expected this and asked again:
"Does he know where Fang Jianxing is hiding now?"
Long Jiu paused and continued:
"He says it's in Japan, 'Enchanting Demon Mirror' is Fang Jianxing's demon path title, and this kid calls himself Fang Jianxing's apostle.
But he's actually just a puppet. Apart from being able to receive the demon power transmitted by Fang Jianxing through the purple gourd inside him, he's completely useless."
"Does he possess the Parasite Association's demon skills?"
"He says he does, but upon verification, we found it to be false.
The demon seed inside him should be the same as those from Yuan Huan's group, it's cultivated.
But he said, if he killed Meng Chuan, Fang Jianxing would grant him the so-called next chapter of the Holy Skill.
However, based on the intelligence we have, this is also a trick on him..."
Long Jiu mourned for Zhao Jian for a few seconds; in that aspect, the kid is quite pitiful too.
Then he explained in detail to Luo Guanyun the previous investigation results of the police station.
"The root of the Demon Seed likely comes from an ancient demon skill from Japan...
Finally, the Parasite Association has a total of nine seats representing the nine negative emotions: 'Greed, Anger, Delusion, Rage, Bewilderment, Resentment, Jealousy, Worry, Fear.'
Fang Jianxing holds the 'Bewilderment' seat, and apart from the nine members, the rest of this demon path organization are so-called 'Nurture'.
Luo Guanyun nodded and continued to ask:
"Is there a way to contact Fang Jianxing through this kid?"
After a night's study, Luo Guanyun understood what the Thunder Seed inside him wanted to do.
He originally thought the Thunder Seed could only plunder from himself, but unexpectedly, it could also plunder from these so-called 'Nurture'!
Hearing Long Jiu talk about the origin of the 'Demon Seed', Luo Guanyun now wants to find this demon skill.
He wants to figure out what exactly is going on, and what the relationship is between the Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill and this demon skill.
By the way... practice on some Parasite Association members.
He wouldn't set up a breeding ground, relying on spreading demon skills to harvest for his survival.
But getting a ready-made one isn't violating any rules...
At the same time, Luo Guanyun also realized that his disciple was truly innocent, being implicated by him.
The target of Fang Jianxing should be the Thunder Seed within him!
Luo Guanyun's eyes turned cold:
"I'll come to you personally, you better not hide like a turtle..."
Long Jiu extinguished the cigarette butt, shaking his head and explaining:
"The two are connected through the demon seed in them, but it's only a one-way connection.
As fertilizer, this kid doesn't have the privilege to contact Fang Jianxing, who is the 'Master'."
Luo Guanyun pondered for a moment, looking serious:
"Long Jiu, I need to go to Japan soon, I must go.
You must take good care of my disciple, if there's any trouble, or if he lacks money, help him out, I'll try to go quickly and return fast."
"Ah, I knew from all these questions that there's something up.
Go ahead, I swear by my life to watch over this kid, if anything happens, I'll report to you first."
Luo Guanyun rarely smiled, punching Long Jiu in the chest.
"Thanks, Bald Ape, I'll let you know when I'm leaving."
Meng Chuan has not yet practiced the [Five Elements Qiankun Fist]. This technique involves many subjective Martial Arts theories, and Luo Guanyun wants to personally guide him to start for peace of mind.
A moment later, the two agreed on specific matters and walked towards Meng Chuan and the others.
"Sorry for the wait, Teacher An. Our police station will organize the specific situation into written materials and copy them to your school, so there is no need to wait here.
Please notify your school to cooperate for the next few days. Our police department will conduct a general screening to prevent any fish from slipping through the net."
Although the other party always said that Yong'an only had one Apostle left.
But after the lesson from the Demon Summoning Hall, Chief Long Jiu is now really cautious.
An Jing nodded, feeling relieved at the quick action of the police department.
"On the Northern United University side, Principal Yang specifically instructed to fully cooperate with the police department's work."
Long Jiu nodded, indicating he could leave.
An Jing and the people from Northern United University didn't look at Zhao Jian again and left.
From the moment Zhao Jian was labeled as part of the [Demon Path], he was no longer a student of Northern United University's preparatory class, but a person of the Demon Path.
Long Jiu said to Meng Chuan:
"Xiaomeng, regarding this matter, Principal Yang Huan from United University said he would provide you with compensation.
Go find him sometime soon and feel free to ask for what you want; as long as it's not excessive, he can agree."
Luo Guanyun nodded in agreement.
When Yang Huan was still a professor, he and Long Jiu were both studying at United University and knew that his reputation on campus was impeccable.
"I won't say more about the rest; your master knows about it and will tell you.
Go practice your Fist Skill well. You really are a trouble magnet. I foresee that your hardships will be plenty in the future, hahaha."
Meng Chuan was helpless; he just wanted to train peacefully, but people kept provoking him.
"Uncle Long, then I might as well live at the police station, and you can protect me."
"No, no, no, please don't come..."
After a light-hearted banter, Long Jiu saw the mentor and disciple leaving.
He took out his phone from his pocket and said coldly:
"Bring Zhao Jian's parents and relatives to the police station for investigation.
At the same time, investigate Zhao Jian's friends, classmates, and anyone he has been in contact with, to the fullest extent.
Anyone suspicious, bring them to the police station for interrogation; if they resist the law, report to be killed on the spot!
Also, I will personally lead the team to Northern United University tomorrow. Let Liu Jinglong continue to keep an eye on Wang Xuan; he doesn't need to worry about this incident."
"Understood!"
After hanging up the phone, Long Jiu turned and walked back to his office.
"These bastards just can't stay out of trouble..."
The recent sting operation against the mole in the police station [Stone-breaking Hand·Wang Xuan] was making progress.
They were waiting for the opponent to slip up and then take down the Demon Summoning Hall at the Yong'an branch in one fell swoop.
"Why buy so many spiritual cultivation items…"
Long Jiu believed that the purpose of this matter must be figured out before taking action.
With the intention of the Demon Summoning Hall still unclear, the [Parasite Association] began stirring up trouble again.
After previous lessons, Long Jiu knew that it was necessary to dig deep into the root system to solve the problem at its source.
He stood by the window staring into the horizon, silently thought:
"Old Luo, Japan is too far away; I hope everything goes well for you..."
...
As usual, Meng Chuan got up early to go to the school to train.
As he walked, he pondered the things Master Luo had told him last night.
"Wait until I handle this matter, and then you can safely and risk-free practice the [Primordial Spirit Thunder Planting Skill], only then will I be at ease."
Meng Chuan only regretted that his strength was insufficient to help Master Luo.
Upon arriving at the Martial Arts Dojo, he saw that the once empty room next to the locker room was being renovated.
"It seems they are starting to install the Qi and Blood Tester."
This device has a complex manufacturing process and high technological content.
Even the installation requires careful handling by professionals.
The staff inside saw Meng Chuan and said with a smile:
"Student, once we finish installing, it won't be long before you can use it."
Meng Chuan thanked them, changed his clothes, and went into the Martial Arts Dojo to find Chen Tie.
"Iron Master, it's time for preemption."
"Coming!"
Chen Tie was now full of enthusiasm, as Meng Chuan's strength was great enough to stimulate the body's acupoints in the eight paths.
With Wave Fist, Thick Mountain Fist, and other third-rate Fist Skills being used on Chen Tie, both benefited at the same time.
Meng Chuan gained proficiency, while Chen Tie received perfect acupoint stimulation.
After a short rest, it was Chen Tie's turn to strike.
Meng Chuan asked:
"Iron Master, my Armor Skill is already proficient, see if you can still make an impact."
As the proficiency in the Armor Skill increased, it required deeper levels of stimulation to progress further.
"You kid, you truly are a Hard Skills genius, mastering first-rate Hard Skills so quickly.
Let me try; I should manage, but once your other Hard Skills improve, I might not be able to anymore."
Unlike Meng Chuan, Chen Tie couldn't use various Fist Skills for preemption.
Because he did not have eternal proof, using earth-element Fist Skills failed to find the acupoints.
Meng Chuan nodded. The Iron Cloth Shirt would reach proficiency by mid-next month at the latest, and Doma Iron Arm was not far from Perfection.
He thought with silent distress:
"Seems like I'll soon have to recharge with the [Iron Immortal·Li Weigang]..."