"The current situation is unusual, all communication devices have been shielded. We can contact each other after the mission is completed."
Liu Zhong replied coldly, his eyes not looking at Li Chonglou when he spoke, as if the two were indeed in a superior-subordinate relationship.
However, Li Chonglou was not foolish enough to accept a mission out of the blue.
"That won't do. At least let me report to Director Lin first. Otherwise, how would I know if you are real or fake?"
Liu Zhong's brow immediately furrowed. He realized that Li Chonglou was not a pushover. However, he directly showed his police ID.
"If you still have doubts, sit aside and wait until we complete the mission before leaving. But you understand the consequences then, don't you?"
As a police officer, Li Chonglou certainly understood the consequences of refusing to obey a superior's orders.
"Then until when will the mission last?"
"Don't know."
Liu Zhong's voice remained indifferent and his attitude was very firm. Li Chonglou pondered for a moment and stopped speaking, quietly walking to the side.
Liu Zhong couldn't help but glance at Li Chonglou again because of his indecisive reaction. However, seeing no other abnormalities, he stopped paying attention.
Although Li Chonglou didn't know what exactly happened, he could sense that Liu Zhong was deliberately making things difficult for him.
He didn't choose to leave immediately not because he feared losing his identity, as Lin Qianqian, an old acquaintance, could easily help him get another one.
He wanted to gather information from other police officers.
However, the changes in the hall once again disrupted his plan.
Just as he approached a police officer, a gunshot suddenly rang out from the right side of the hall. A man ran out from inside and collapsed as soon as he emerged.
A bloody hole was clearly visible on his back, from which blood was seeping.
"Over there!"
Liu Zhong's expression changed, and he immediately ordered his officers to follow.
There were over thirty police officers from District One present. However, the hall was quite spacious, and they appeared scattered and sparse.
Liu Zhong, leading a team of seven officers who were by his side, quickly walked towards the fallen man. The others also aimed their guns in that direction.
Li Chonglou thought for a moment and followed.
As they were halfway there, they saw a masked man emerge from inside and reach into the pocket of the man lying on the ground.
It was only then that the masked man noticed Liu Zhong and the others.
"Uh, sorry, I didn't notice you."
The man waved his hand humorously, then his figure flashed, suddenly disappearing from his spot.
Another internal energy master!
Li Chonglou's eyes narrowed again. This was the third internal energy master he had encountered who had already entered the initial stages within a mere hour.
Each of these individuals was no weaker than Yue Hai. In the past, such a person would have been considered extremely rare. But here in Shangjing, they seemed as common as cabbage on the street, appearing everywhere!
"Stop!"
Killing someone in front of the police was unbearable for any officer, and Liu Zhong was no exception. He quickly led his men to pursue.
However, when they reached the corridor, they found it empty for a hundred meters, with no sign of anyone.
"What the hell?"
A police officer muttered, earning a glare from Liu Zhong.
"It seems they are all martial artists. Quickly, go out and report to request reinforcements!"
"Understood!"
A police officer hurried out. Liu Zhong also ordered several others to handle the deceased man's body, then looked at Li Chonglou.
"Why did you follow?"
Li Chonglou shrugged his shoulders without answering.
Liu Zhong's expression instantly turned grim. "I don't care what relationship you have with Director Lin. This area is under my command now!"
Li Chonglou chuckled. "The area is under your command, but I'm not part of this area. I can just go to another side."
He had initially planned to inquire about the situation from the police officers here. But seeing Liu Zhong being so aggressive, Li Chonglou naturally didn't want to linger.
After all, gathering information didn't necessarily have to start with the police. Those people knew where they came from themselves.
Moreover, the information obtained this way would be more accurate.
Liu Zhong's face instantly turned extremely displeased. He had never encountered such defiance from a mere auxiliary officer in his decades of service.
However, at that moment, a startled exclamation came from the entrance.
Both of them instinctively looked over.
At the main entrance, six men, all dressed in traditional attire, were walking in slowly. The exclamation came from the police officer who had intended to go out and report. He was now being held by the shoulder by the man walking at the forefront.
"No need to report, we've already arrived."
"But..."
"No buts. Don't you trust our General Bureau? I told you you don't need to make another trip. Go back."
The police officer who wanted to report to Lin Qianqian was forcibly dragged back.
Liu Zhong seemed to recognize the newcomers and exclaimed instinctively, "It's him!"
Li Chonglou was immediately confused. "Who?"
However, Liu Zhong did not answer but quickly walked towards the six men.
Fine, he was ignored again.
Li Chonglou shrugged his shoulders again, but this also piqued his curiosity, so he followed.
"Young Master Long, why are you here?"
As soon as he approached, Liu Zhong put on a pleasant smile and warmly extended his hand towards the man leading the group.
"You are?"
However, the other party clearly didn't recognize him.
But Liu Zhong was not embarrassed. He immediately introduced himself. "Young Master Long, I am the current负责人 (responsible person) of District One. My name is Liu Zhong."
Long Fei nodded slightly and then asked, "You know me?"
"Yes, of course! In the Shangjing Police Bureau, who doesn't know Young Master Long's name? And I was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of Young Master Long at last year's exchange meeting."
"No wonder."
Long Fei murmured, then showed a smile. "Officer Liu, hello. I am here to provide support by order. The situation has exceeded our expectations. You should lead your men to withdraw first."
Liu Zhong's expression instantly froze. He had only just received the order to come and garrison the area less than half an hour ago, and now he had to withdraw?
However, he quickly came to his senses. Whether in terms of status or strength, the newcomers far surpassed him. No, not only him, but even Director Lin was somewhat distant from them. Therefore, Liu Zhong chose to unconditionally trust Long Fei's order.
"Understood."
"Everyone, withdraw in an orderly manner!"