Light Fortress-Chapter 37 - 35 Dream Interpretation
37: Chapter 35 Dream Interpretation
37 -35 Dream Interpretation
Rumor had it that the format of the hearing was very stern.
The rumor was true, and all who came were the famous Cold-faced vanguards.
Yet, the scene inside the cabin was surprisingly merry, with all the legal pioneers gathered, drinking and playing games cheerfully, more like a vacationing senior tour group enjoying the sunset years.
If this auditing group was acting on Elder Zhao’s wishes, did that mean the upcoming audit would be approached seriously but resolved lightly?
Luo Er and Zhong Wei felt a chill in their hearts…
they dared not ask more.
“It’s about time for me to go,” Mr.
Shu said with a smile, tilting his head back to drain the wine from his glass, affectionately patted the Grand Judge beside him, drunk as a lord, “Mr.
Tang, your drinking capacity is really something, we must do this again!”
He rose to his feet, staggering out of the cabin, raised his arms, and Luo Er and Zhong Wei quickly came forward to support their mentor, leaving the noisy, bustling cabin.
The cold rain that pelted their faces somewhat sobered them up.
“Teacher…”
Luo Er began, she had too many questions.
“The content of the day after tomorrow’s hearing is ‘Dream Interpretation,'” Mr.
Shu’s voice suddenly became very sober, not at all like that of a drunkard.
He said coldly, “The old folks in this auditing group are not as simple as you think.
Where is Gu Shen, let’s set off first, and discuss it on the way.”
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The black, old-fashioned business car drove through the rainy night.
Zhou Jiren leaned back in the back seat, his cheeks still flushed with the influence of alcohol, tugged at the collar of his neck, feeling uncomfortable however he adjusted it, so he yanked it loose vigorously.
From the moment he attended his own impeachment meeting in Da Du District until now, he had been wearing a properly fitted Zhongshan suit.
The residual drunkenness was as sharp as a knife.
Usually, he exuded a spring-like warmth, but when serious and silent, Mr.
Shu resembled an underground boss marked “Do Not Disturb,” formidable and fearsome.
“The matter of the ‘pardon’ has stirred up a lot of trouble and worried you all.”
He closed his eyes and stretched his arms, slowly metabolizing the alcohol, then apologized to his two proud disciples.
“Everything is over!”
Zhou Jiren said with a hearty laugh, “You really should have seen the impeachment hearing in Da Du; it was extremely interesting.
People spoke on my behalf one after another, and the situation looked very favorable, but when it came to the secret ballot, these same people showed their true colors, overwhelmingly crushing the non-impeachment side.
Since they were eager to see me fall, why didn’t they dare to come forward and openly state their intentions?”
The driver, Zhong Wei, said, “They didn’t dare.”
The lion might be old, but it still remains a lion.
“Zhao Xilai did me a big favor.
Because no one dared to come forward, he exercised a veto vote.” The teacher reminisced about the scene at the impeachment meeting, lowering his voice to imitate, “‘Since everyone wishes Zhou Jiren not to be dismissed, the voting result doesn’t matter anymore’—”
“It’s a pity you weren’t there to see it; the expressions on the faces of those who had spoken for me earlier were spectacular.” He couldn’t help laughing, his face full of mockery, “Zhao Xilai is no simple old man either.
He doesn’t want me to be impeached, not because he admires me or because of our friendship, but simply because there’s no one more suitable than me for the position of the Grand Judge of the Judgement Institute.”
This rationale.
Both Zhong Wei and Luo Er actually understood it.
Since its establishment, the Judgement Institute had attracted a large number of geniuses, a plethora of transcendentally powerful individuals…
These people had resolved numerous troubles for the council and settled countless transcendental incidents, but the person sitting in the highest position was not judged by strength alone.
If the Grand Judge could unite everyone inside the Judgement Institute, then his “influence” would become too great to control, and the council did not want to see that happen.
The most uncontrollable people gathered together, controlled by one person.
There is no doubt that the position of the council would be greatly threatened.
Thus, the ideal candidate for the position of the Grand Judge of the Judgement Institute was someone who was extraordinarily capable yet isolated by many.
“Zhao Xilai is very clear about that; in East Continent, it’s hard to find someone like me even if you searched with a lantern…”
Zhou Jiren stretched lazily and mocked himself with a faint smile, “Decades of fighting have been devoted solely to the continent and its people.
I had long run out of friends at the Judgement Institute, and the few students I took on were all five-star labor models who only knew how to work doggedly.
With me removed and someone else taking over, who knows what storms will be stirred up.”
Luo Er sighed softly upon hearing this.
She said, “But isn’t that what the Judgement Institute is supposed to do?”
“There are too many messy affairs in East Continent, and I won’t go into details to spare you the headache,” the teacher said, massaging his temples.
“Zhao Xilai vetoed the impeachment against me and at the same time appointed a strictly disciplined audit team, just to balance the resentment of those people.”
“It seemed like you got along well with them on the plane just now…teacher?” Zhong Wei asked tentatively.
“Nonsense.”
Mr.
Shu laughed, “The craftier and insidious they are, the more they keep a calm facade, all smiles.
If they are unflappable, that might not be a bad thing.
When the time comes, we simply let Gu Shen charge forward in true combat, fair and square, reasonable and justified.
But in light of Zhao Xilai’s assistant’s presence, we shared the same flight for six hours, with three rounds of drinks, yet not a single useful word was spilled.
The only hint about the audit was ‘Dream Interpretation’…”
“But…what the heck is the use of knowing only ‘Dream Interpretation’?
Who knows what bizarre dreams they will pull out!” He seemed distressed.
“This group are ruthless people who have studied Gu Shen’s file dozens of times.
The rooftop case was sent to Deep Sea for analysis, and Deep Sea considers Gu Shen to be a Transcendent of the Spiritual type, so the audit team decided to test only Gu Shen’s Spiritual Potential.”
Luo Er and Zhong Wei furrowed their brows.
Just as expected!
Things were not as simple as they had thought.
This group was not playing by the rules at all…
The results of the special training over the past few days were practically nullified, but looking at Gu Shen’s results, it might not necessarily be a bad thing.
If the audit team really were to assess physical aspects like strength and stamina, the situation would only be worse.
Gu Shen could very well set an “unprecedented” record in the audit.
“Among the deceased Transcendents, one was a heavy striker with enhanced torso, and Deep Sea believes that Gu Shen might be hiding powerful strength maneuvers,” Mr.
Shu laughed, “Therefore, the audit team only measured Spiritual Potential, intentionally avoiding Gu Shen’s other aspects elevating the score.”
“That should be considered good news.
However, Gu’s Spiritual Potential…”
Zhong Wei’s expression showed worry; he hesitated a bit and diplomatically said, “Teacher, Gu might not be as gifted as you imagine.”
Mr.
Shu raised an eyebrow, “Oh?”
“I brought him into the Jingzhe Dream,” Luo Er straightforwardly stated.
“It took him four hours and thirty-nine minutes to complete comprehension, which is not too bad, but far from the S level of the Spiritual type.”
Mr.
Shu smiled and inquired, “Indeed, that is a very mediocre performance.
What about other aspects?”
“Based on the special training these past few days, if I were to give a rating, Gu’s physical fitness would be about D+, and his strength and speed are close to E,” Zhong Wei shook his head, being brutally honest, “His spiritual power is better, perhaps B+.
Overall, the evaluation would at most be a C.”
Mr.
Shu maintained his calm demeanor, seemingly unsurprised by any of it. freēwēbηovel.c૦m
Senior Sister Luo suggested, “I have a theory…
Gu Shen might not be a normal three-type Transcendent, therefore normal ratings do not apply to him.”
Mr.
Shu narrowed his eyes.
He chuckled softly, “You mean…
Gu Shen might be a trait-type?”
“I can only say…
we cannot rule out this possibility.” Luo Er struggled a bit before stating earnestly, “The ‘Fire Stealer’ from Central Continent, isn’t he able to steal others’ Extraordinary Powers?
Trait-type capabilities are still a blank spot on the Transcendent Genealogy Map, yet to be fully explored.
This audit shouldn’t only test Spiritual Potential, it’s unfair to Gu Shen.”
“We can’t obtain those conditions, the audit team of elders is only responsible for the audit, not fairness,”
Zhou Jiren shook his head gravely, “They came from various districts of East Continent specifically to conduct this assessment in the most severe manner…
Zhao Xilai’s behavior is very strange, he dispatched Cui Zhongcheng to oversee Da Teng City and specifically instructed those old men not to go easy.
I don’t understand, does he want Gu Shen to pass the audit, or does he want him to fail?”
The car fell into brief silence.
Later, it was Mr.
Shu murmuring to himself, “Perhaps, he simply wants to see whether Gu Shen’s abilities can actually reach the legendary ‘S’ level or not.”
