Chapter 1369 1355: The End

When Zhou Yi uttered the words "He left on his own," it was abstract yet undeniably true.

Zhou Yi could only say it out loud.

An Chao was certain that Master Shi Quan had completely died, without any chance of survival or sign of life.

Yet he had no doubt about Zhou Yi's words.

After all.

As a member of the Anti-Insurgency Bureau, being dispatched alone to handle this matter was enough to prove his status and ability within the bureau.

The other party wouldn't say nonsense.

But.

How the corpse actually left was bewildering.

Fortunately, Zhou Yi was quick to capture the entire process on his phone, though the footage didn't show the environment turning into ropes.

Just seeing Master Shi Quan's corpse rise and walk away was enough to shock everyone.

An Chao took a deep breath, "What should we do now?"

"Call up the Defense Department, don't seal off the bottom, they've long gone."

Zhou Yi surveyed the scene.

After Master Shi Quan's corpse departed, the oddities here vanished, turning into an ordinary room.

That corpse.

Was the source of all the strangeness here.

Five minutes later.

He Xi arrived with the Defense Department's action unit.

"Team Zhou!"

Upon seeing Zhou Yi, a smile instantly spread across He Xi's face: "Long time no see, I've missed you so much I've nearly become depressed."

Zhou Yi ignored his first words.

Instead, he said sternly: "Have the Defense Department guard the streets and entrances in this area tightly.

If any trace of Shi Quan appears, report immediately.

Also, upon discovering the target, do not act rashly. The target is extremely dangerous, report it as soon as possible.

The photo of Shi Quan has been sent to you just now."

He Xi nodded immediately: "Understood, I'll handle it right away. But I can only mobilize the Defense troops from Lower City East District.

This area belongs to Central City.

Large force mobilization requires approval from Panshi City's Defense Department headquarters."

The Defense Department, Anti-Insurgency Bureau, Investigation Bureau, all belong to different agencies.

The Defense Department is managed by the city's administrative system, whereas the Anti-Insurgency Bureau and Investigation Bureau only take orders from the County City's main bureau or the Imperial Capital's headquarters.

In a sense.

They all operate independently.

However, in reality, the Defense Department still aids the Anti-Insurgency Bureau and Investigation Bureau in various matters.

"Who's your direct superior?"

Zhou Yi asked.

He Xi replied: "The Defense Minister, but I rarely see him, and... he's hard to deal with."

"You guys mobilize the troops as I instructed, I'll take responsibility if necessary."

Zhou Yi's tone left no room for doubt.

The corpse of Shi Quan gave him a sense of extreme danger; its ability to autonomously alter the surrounding environment seemed insoluble.

It was clearly capable of causing widespread harm with such terrifying ability.

It must be figured out.

Where exactly this ticking bomb went.

"Yes!!"

Upon getting the message, He Xi turned abruptly.

As for An Chao and others, due to limited manpower, they could only assist.

Afterward.

Zhou Yi sped on his motorcycle to reach the Anti-Insurgency Bureau, finding Yu Doudou relaxing in the lounge.

"Get up, check the surveillance."

Zhou Yi pulled her along, heading to the surveillance room.

Yu Doudou was still in a daze, but after hearing Zhou Yi's description of Master Shi Quan's issue, she understood the severity of the situation.

Together, they reviewed Panshi City's street surveillance cameras.

Most importantly.

Was the segment near Lakefront District where Master Shi Quan resided.

The two quickly spotted the silhouette of Shi Quan's corpse, wearing his previous casual outfit, slowly crossing the intersection without attracting any notice.

Indeed.

If not already aware that Shi Quan was a corpse, Zhou Yi would have only thought he was a regular person from the surveillance footage.

Shi Quan seemed to have restrained his strength.

No longer exuding an ability that morphs surroundings into ropes.

He's advancing along the street.

And his direction.

Is toward Kunlai Mountain!

"Zhou Yi, I think we should notify the higher-ups about this... The Minister is absent, we can only report to the Qiuye County main bureau."

Yu Doudou felt the seriousness of the situation.

"Sure, tell them, though I doubt they'll have much solution; distant water won't extinguish a nearby fire."

Zhou Yi believed.

If "Shi Quan" intends to unleash mayhem within the city, those who could thwart him are perhaps only the people from the undeveloped area.

Qin Yue is evidently an expert within the industry.

Boss Bei is no ordinary person; with such deceit, he manages to keep his business thriving without getting killed, proving his strength is formidable.

Miss Isabelle...

And blacksmith Wang Er, aren't simple characters either.

Many shops on that street remain unopened, though they are closed, some obviously have people inside.

Moreover, the street's umbrella, the Wu family.

Is indeed a monstrous family.

Thinking like this, Zhou Yi felt slightly reassured; with so many experts here, Shi Quan alone shouldn't stir upheaval.

Yu Doudou had already started notifying Qiuye County's Anti-Insurgency Bureau.

During this, Zhou Yi used Shi Xianyue's office phone to connect with the Defense Department headquarters in Panshi City, ensuring they fully cooperate with the task.

Ready and set.

Thirty minutes later.

He Xi called, sounding anxious: "Shi Quan's trace spotted, at the city gate of Lower City South District!

He seems to be leaving the city.

We didn't attempt to block him, we're tracking him with drones."

"I'll head over immediately."

Zhou Yi hung up the phone.

"Did you spot him? I'm going with you, and I've also notified Sister Ning Ying; she should arrive soon."

Yu Doudou took a deep breath.

If Shi Quan could be eliminated, that would be ideal, failing that, we can't let this bomb explode within the city.

Lead him into the wilderness.

Engaging in a battle with the wild creatures there is also a viable option.

The worst-case scenario.

Shi Quan unleashes chaos within the city.

"Alright, you'll ride my motorcycle, we don't have time to waste, I'll use top speed to get there."

Zhou Yi pulled Yu Doudou along.

The two sat on the motorcycle.

Zhou Yi wore his helmet, then pushed the throttle, propelling the motorcycle like an arrow, buzzing through the streets.

Thanks to special modifications.

This off-road motorcycle's speed, with the throttle fully opened, rivals even that of an F1 race car.

Despite this.

The noise is indeed significant.

It reaches a disturbing level.

"Damn, going so fast is suicidal! Is having a girl with you such a big deal?"

A van's driver cursed hotly, sticking his head out to angrily shout.

Zhou Yi naturally couldn't hear the cursing.

As he floored the throttle, only the wind's sound was audible, drowning all others.

Eight minutes.

Zhou Yi had reached the temporary checkpoint set by the Defense Department, with Yu Doudou.

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