King of Assassins-Chapter 895 - 639: Opportunity

Seeing Gao Xuan and Yuan Youyuan leave arrogantly, Shui Yunling was also a bit puzzled. This person climbed up from the bottom step by step, his brain should be useful.

Why is he being so defiant and arrogant at this time, it's simply asking for trouble.

Shui Yunling really couldn't understand it, Cao Ming didn't follow the procedures, but Gao Xuan and others weren't qualified to confront Cao Ming.

If you argue with the law enforcement authorities, even if you're right, you won't get any advantage.

The law is relatively fair, but the specific enforcers have emotions. Therefore, the laws can never be that fair.

This deviation in human nature is itself a means of self-regulation within laws.

If you want absolute procedural justice, then let the Light Computer enforce the law, there will be no deviations.

However, humans are not machines. Human emotions are complex, and it's hard for humans to fully accept mechanical absolute justice.

Gao Xuan is seemingly provoking Cao Ming, but in reality, he's also showing disrespect to Shui Yunling.

Shui Yunling just can't understand Gao Xuan's actions, what benefit could he gain by enraging her?

Seeing Gao Xuan's behavior made Shui Yunling somewhat believe that this person probably didn't take the Divine Crystal.

If he really took the Divine Crystal, he wouldn't dare to be so arrogant.

Shui Yunling pondered for a moment and then called out to Gao Xuan: "Wait a minute."

Gao Xuan and Yuan Youyuan were already at the door, both turned around, and Gao Xuan smiled at Shui Yunling: "Any advice?"

Shui Yunling gently tapped on her wrist, and a screen directly popped up.

The screen displayed Shui Yunling's Inspection Department identification, investigator number, authorized investigation rights, and so on—all complete.

"I am the investigator responsible for this investigation. All relevant information has been sent to your mailboxes. You can check my identity on the Celestial Net..."

Shui Yunling, having learned a lesson from Cao Ming, showed her identity right away to avoid Gao Xuan causing trouble again.

Gao Xuan actually opened the mailbox and verified Shui Yunling's identity. She was indeed a special investigator, fully responsible for this investigation, with very large authority.

Looking at her age again, she was just thirty. It's worth noting that Shui Yunling's job level is the same as Huang Tingdao's.

If needed, she could even directly question Huang Tingdao. And Huang Tingdao must cooperate.

For the Cloud Light Star Realm, Shui Yunling is a downright big figure. Her responsibility for this investigation demonstrates the headquarters' attention.

Gao Xuan actually understood, the other side was interested in his method of seeking the Evil God. This was his intention.

Killing so many Evil Gods continuously was to show his ability.

As long as the other side becomes interested, well, that's his opportunity.

As for the potentially lost Divine Crystal, compared to this, it's insignificant. He deliberately acted a bit arrogant, wanting to see the other side's attitude.

Shui Yunling being so formal confirmed Gao Xuan's thoughts.

Shui Yunling couldn't imagine that Gao Xuan was so clever and immediately probed her true intentions.

She said to Gao Xuan, "You have performed excellently in continuously killing Evil Gods, and the headquarters greatly appreciates this."

Shui Yunling paused and said, "However, privately keeping the Divine Crystal is not allowed, that's the Holy Hall's iron rule and the baseline, no one can touch it. I must get to the bottom of this matter, to give an account to the adults at headquarters, and to the thousands of Samurai of the Holy Hall."

Even though Shui Yunling was young, she had a knack for sounding official.

Gao Xuan remained silent; he didn't care about Cao Ming as his words didn't count and was hostile towards him. Their relationship could never be good.

But Shui Yunling was different, she was his ticket to entering the Central Star Realm. She was a golden opportunity.

For Gao Xuan, entering the Central Star Realm was the best choice.

The Outer Star Realm is so chaotic and dangerous, who knows when he might encounter a powerful Evil God and get killed, that's unlucky.

The Central Star Realm is more orderly, yet rich in resources. He doesn't need too many resources; as long as he can acquire more Secret Techniques, he won't take long to form a Golden Core.

With the Golden Core, life will get even easier. Once he reaches Divine Level, regains his true form, he can do whatever he wants, wouldn't that be joyful.

Before that, Gao Xuan needed to be very patient. Simply put, develop conservatively and don't be impulsive.

Shui Yunling was quite satisfied with Gao Xuan's attitude. Especially compared to his attitude towards Cao Ming, it highlighted Gao Xuan's respect for her.

"The adults at headquarters highly value both of you geniuses. We don't want to strictly follow formal procedures either."

Shui Yunling said, "Let's have an honest chat first, clarify things."

"Okay." Gao Xuan nodded in agreement.

Yuan Youyuan felt a bit nervous initially but relaxed as the other party kept talking to Gao Xuan.

She also noticed that their focus was on Gao Xuan.

Shui Yunling asked, "Yuan Tiejiang stated in the report that you killed the Evil God Three-headed Insect but only submitted one Divine Crystal. This doesn't match with the Power of the Three-headed Insect. What's your explanation for this?"

Gao Xuan looked helpless, "I can't explain. The Three-headed Insect only condensed one Divine Crystal, what can I do?"

This kind of explanation certainly wasn't convincing. Cao Ming's face clearly showed a sneer, but he didn't say anything.

Yuan Ping and Yuan Tiejiang both looked serious.

Shui Yunling also brought several attendants, all of whom seemed indifferent, showing neither joy nor anger. But these people always maintained a guarded stance, as if preventing Gao Xuan from running away.

Shui Yunling nodded with a smile, seemingly understanding Gao Xuan's situation. She inquired about some action details to which Gao Xuan provided detailed answers.

These were recorded in action logs, and Shui Yunling was just reconfirming them.

During this time, Shui Yunling also asked Yuan Youyuan a few questions, to which she answered truthfully.

Apart from the issue of privately keeping the Divine Crystal, Gao Xuan and Yuan Youyuan were truthful on other matters, not afraid of being caught in a lie.

Shui Yunling's demeanor was gentle, even courteous. This made Cao Ming feel a bit uneasy. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

However, he didn't dare to interrupt. He didn't have the authority for investigation; he was just here to assist Shui Yunling. He had neither the right nor the courage to interfere with her investigation.

The question-and-answer session eased the atmosphere considerably. Yuan Youyuan even found Shui Yunling quite nice, though somewhat aloof.

"That's all for today."

Shui Yunling said, "You can both go back for now, I need to verify and investigate the specifics."

She expressed, "I also believe that both geniuses possess enough wisdom and self-control not to ruin their futures. However, the two of you are to stay in the Holy Hall these few days and are absolutely not allowed to go out."

After Gao Xuan and Yuan Youyuan left hand in hand, Yuan Ping and Yuan Tiejiang left successively as well.

Only the Inspection Department team remained in the office. Cao Ming stood to the side, wanting to speak but holding back.

Shui Yunling waved her hand to dismiss everyone, leaving only her personal guard captain: Shui Yulan.

"Aunt Lan, what do you think about this person?" Shui Yunling asked politely for advice.

Shui Yulan was not a member of the Inspection Department but her personal guard captain. Responsible for her safety and various personal matters.

This person, over a hundred years old, was a Foundation Establishment expert with rich combat experience, extensive knowledge, and exceptionally adept at aura sensing.

If it weren't for the fact that her father saved Shui Yulan's entire family, this expert wouldn't be her personal bodyguard.

A Foundation Establishment expert, as long as they don't overstep, can easily find a bite to eat anywhere.

Even though it's the Cultivation Era now, very few cultivators truly succeed.

Shui Yulan, with a head of white hair and a somewhat aged face, stood upright, exuding stability and strength.

Shui Yulan pondered for a moment and said, "The Black Tiger Divine Soul Power is very pure, without any trace of the Evil God. He has absolutely no connection with the Evil Gods."

Some of the Holy Hall's Samurai pursue immortality or Power and worship the Evil Gods.

The Holy Hall's Samurai might have corrupted Divine Souls, but it may not be obvious. Such fallen Samurai would only reveal their inner filth and decay under the Divine Emperor's Holy Light in the headquarters' Holy Hall.

In the Outer Star Realm, it's not uncommon for the Holy Hall's Samurai to worship Evil Gods.

Shui Yunling valued Gao Xuan's ability to detect Evil Gods. If Gao Xuan was an Evil God's Believer, no matter how capable he was, it wouldn't work.

This wasn't because Evil God's Believers were evil or dangerous, but because they were uncontrollable.

Shui Yunling nodded and said, "I think he's a smart guy. Let's observe him for a few days. If he turns out to be a usable talent, take him back to the Central Star Realm."

"I think he appears deep, but in essence, he's defiant."

Shui Yulan reminded, "Miss Yunling should put some effort into subduing this person. You can't just use force, nor should you use too many tactics."

Shui Yunling smiled, "He rose from the bottom to this point. Naturally, he has some pride. But he's so ostentatiously showcasing his abilities just to enter the Central Star Realm. If I give him the opportunity, would he dare not take it!"

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