The hearing did not last long before reaching its conclusion.
With the efforts of the two lawyers, the matters and problems were resolved. First, regarding Qi Jing's murder, due to conclusive evidence, he was sentenced to remain in the underground world and fight on the front lines as penance.
As for Li Chonglou, being the victim, although he had violated regulations first, with Luo Ya's assistance, he was successfully defined as not having prior knowledge. Therefore, the final outcome was merely a fine and a warning.
"Alright, if no one has any objections, this matter is concluded. I heard the General Bureau and the Civilian Association caused a stir because of this. I hope this is the end of it and doesn't disrupt the overall situation."
Before the arbiter finished, he mentioned the General Bureau, signaling the end of the incident.
Li Chonglou and Long Shi followed Luo Ya out of the hall.
"Alright, my task is also concluded. I will collect my reward from your boss, so I won't see you off."
Upon reaching the门口, Luo Ya waved goodbye to the two.
The two expressed their gratitude. The latter clearly didn't take it to heart, merely offering a slight smile before turning to leave.
Long Shi also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Fortunately, things have been resolved satisfactorily. Eleventh, you should also consider joining the General Bureau next."
Li Chonglou nodded. After this incident, Li Chonglou understood the difference between having connections and not having them.
If he hadn't had the General Bureau's help, he feared he might not even have made it to the tribunal. If people didn't show up, wouldn't whatever they said be the final word?
While the outcome appeared to favor the Civilian Association due to their initial fault, Luo Ya's presence played a decisive role.
Without his soul-searching questioning, it was hard to say where the focus of the matter would have been. It was even possible that the deaths of his own company's personnel would have been attributed to him!
Thinking of this, the video Luo Ya had played earlier replayed in Li Chonglou's mind. Thinking of his employees who had come out to work hard for their families and loved ones, his eyes turned cold once more.
Was this matter truly over just like that?
A murderer who had killed so many innocent ordinary people was simply to be sent to the underground world to atone for his crimes?
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that this outcome was the Supervisory Court giving face to the Civilian Association. After all, in the underground world, risk and reward were proportional. Qi Jing was merely confined for a specific period and a certain number of kills, not for life!
Li Chonglou suddenly asked, "Long Shi, do you know what procedures are needed if I want to bring people in?"
Long Shi was taken aback and instinctively asked, "How many people do you plan to bring?"
"Around ten or so."
Long Shi was startled. "Are you planning to send them in for training?"
Li Chonglou nodded. Although Long Shi was young, his knowledge and reaction speed were beyond that of an ordinary person, so he didn't intend to hide his intentions.
Long Shi stroked his chin and murmured, "This matter is not difficult to say, but it's not easy to say either."
Li Chonglou remained silent, waiting for him to continue.
Long Shi paused before saying, "First, you need to understand that not everyone can enter or leave the underground world at will."
"Because of the 'black bugs,' everyone who enters is registered to prevent infiltration."
"Therefore, to bring so many people in at once and pass the registration, there is only one way."
Li Chonglou couldn't help but ask, "What way?"
A glint flashed in Long Shi's eyes. "Send them to the front lines!"
This was the second time Li Chonglou had heard the word "front lines." The arbiter had also mentioned it earlier during the sentencing.
"What exactly is this front line?"
Long Shi explained, "This is also something that only high-level officials know. It's normal that you don't know."
Li Chonglou rolled his eyes. This guy's arrogance was ingrained; even when speaking, he could praise himself.
"The front line of the underground world actually refers to the pioneering teams."
"In the eyes of others, our camp is the front line of humanity, defending only against the 'black bugs.' But in the eyes of our camp's people, there is a more important front line, and that is the pioneering teams!"
Li Chonglou suddenly understood. He had initially thought it referred to the front lines against the "black bugs," but it turned out to be the pioneering teams.
"Eleventh, don't underestimate these pioneering teams. Although they don't face the schemes and calculations like those between humans and 'black bugs,' the situation within is even more dangerous by comparison!"
"Let me put it this way."
Long Shi held up two fingers. "Based on past summaries, the survival rate of the pioneering teams is only twenty percent."
Li Chonglou's expression immediately changed. Twenty percent, and that was the survival rate! This meant that out of ten people, only two would come out alive.
Out of a hundred people, only twenty! This statement instantly disrupted Li Chonglou's original plan.
Whether to send people in was a difficult decision!
At this moment, Long Shi added, "However, the danger and reward in the underground world are still proportional. Although the casualty rate on the front lines is high, those who can return alive will undoubtedly undergo a qualitative change."
"Not to mention anything else, their wealth will at least double!"
"Oh, and one more thing, the lawyers of the Supervisory Court's first requirement is for people who have returned from the front lines."
As he said this, Long Shi winked at Li Chonglou.
"Don't look at me like that. I'm not interested in a position in the Supervisory Court."
Once someone became a member, they had to be isolated from the world, even cutting off their original connections. Li Chonglou couldn't bear to do that to his family and friends.
However, Long Shi shook his head. "I know you don't want to go, but you can send people in."
"If you have talented prodigies, perhaps in the future, they can establish a strong banner for you within the Supervisory Court!"
These words were quite tempting, and Li Chonglou couldn't help but be moved.
However, he quickly thought of another problem.
"But didn't you say that to become a member of the Supervisory Court, one must sever ties with their past?"
Long Shi had mentioned before that the Supervisory Court's vetting process was very strict. The martial world was always a world of relationships, and to minimize this, the Supervisory Court's first requirement was to sever all connections.
The second was to handle family members properly to avoid threats.
Yet, at this moment, Li Chonglou heard a different meaning.
"That's what was said, but that's the vetting requirement for entering. Once you're in, will they still strictly monitor that aspect?"
"Eleventh, this martial world is still a martial world. As long as you're in it, you can't avoid it."
Long Shi patted Li Chonglou on the shoulder.
Uh, am I being lectured?
"Alright, I think I understand what you mean. I need to think about this further."
Long Shi smiled and was about to bid farewell when Li Chonglou suddenly asked again.
"By the way, can you teach me the method first?"