Chu Luo was once again impressed by Chen Xiao's ability to form void talismans.
Chen Xiao noticed Chu Luo's surprised expression and inwardly thought that this young man was indeed not simple.
After the two left the Demon Suppression Division, Chen Xiao sent Chu Luo away, telling him to report to the hospital on time the next morning before he left.
Meanwhile, Captain Lin returned to his office with a grim expression.
As soon as he entered his office, he immediately made a phone call: "Mr. Huang, I apologize, but there seems to be a change in plans..."
Mr. Huang on the other end was clearly silent for a moment, then said coldly, "What change in plans? Is it about that kid surnamed Chen?"
Captain Lin said nervously, "Yes, he was just released..."
"What? Lin Cheng, are you out of your mind?"
Mr. Huang cursed, "That kid practically walked into our trap, and you let him go? What were you thinking? Don't you know how important this kid is?"
Captain Lin said with a troubled expression, "Mr. Huang, it wasn't that I wanted to let him go. This matter alerted Mayor Mo, and I had no choice..."
"Damn it, you're truly useless! It's better to raise a dog than to keep you!"
Mr. Huang gritted his teeth and cursed, "You missed such a golden opportunity. That kid will probably be on guard now, and it won't be so easy to catch him again!"
"Mr. Huang, is it that serious? I think that kid is just a coward. I'll find another opportunity to catch him later. He doesn't have any backing, so it's not difficult to deal with him?"
Captain Lin said dismissively.
"Hmph, it's better to be safe than sorry, don't you understand? Forget it, just keep a close eye on him and report any slightest disturbance to me immediately!"
Mr. Huang snorted angrily and hung up the phone.
About a kilometer away from the Demon Suppression Division, Chen Xiao and Luo Xi were sitting in a car. The entire conversation between Captain Lin and Mr. Huang had been transmitted into their ears through a piece of jade.
It turned out that when Chen Xiao had patted Captain Lin's shoulder earlier, he had casually formed a sound transmission talisman. Through this jade, he could monitor Captain Lin.
Chen Xiao did this because Luo Xi had said that Captain Lin was suspicious, and the facts proved Luo Xi's guess correct.
There was definitely something fishy going on between Captain Lin and this Mr. Huang!
After Chen Xiao crushed the jade, he asked Luo Xi, "Can you find out the identity of this Mr. Huang?"
Since he had obtained useful information through the monitoring, the sound transmission talisman was no longer needed. Leaving it on Captain Lin might alert him, especially since there were capable people in the Demon Suppression Division.
As the jade was crushed, the sound transmission talisman vanished without a trace.
Luo Xi nodded, "It's not a big problem. And don't forget, we still have Team Leader Song. Although he's been suspended, he hasn't been idle and has been collecting evidence of Lin's corruption."
Chen Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, with him around, I'm relieved. I need to go see Mayor Mo now. If you have any progress, contact me promptly."
"Shall I drive you there?"
"No need. You go find Team Leader Song now. I'll just take a taxi!"
"Okay!"
Chen Xiao got out of Luo Xi's car and suddenly remembered that he hadn't asked Mayor Mo for his location. Just then, Mayor Mo called, asking if Chen Xiao had been released.
Chen Xiao replied, "I'm out. Mayor Mo, where are you? I'll come find you!"
Mayor Mo was delighted to hear this, "Where are you? I'll come pick you up."
Chen Xiao told him his current location, and soon Mayor Mo arrived, driving himself.
"Chen Xiao, get in!"
Mayor Mo said, opening the car window.
For anyone else, having Mayor Mo personally act as a driver would be an overwhelming honor.
But Chen Xiao was completely unfazed. He casually got in and asked, "Mayor Mo, where are we going?"
Mayor Mo started the car but didn't answer Chen Xiao's question directly. Instead, he said, "Mr. Chen, the patient I'm taking you to see today is crucial to the development of Jiangcheng."
"Oh? Who is this person that they are so important?"
Chen Xiao was surprised. Someone who could influence the development of an entire city possessed extraordinary influence.
"Chen Xiao, do you know who the richest man in our Jiangcheng is?"
Mayor Mo again answered a question with a question.
Chen Xiao shook his head, "I don't pay much attention to these things."
Mayor Mo decided to be direct. "Then I'll tell you directly. The richest man in our Jiangcheng is Mr. Ye Zhicheng, Old Master Ye. The Ye family's wealth surpassed the hundred billion mark ten years ago, and in recent years, they have contributed over ten percent of the city's GDP annually."
Hearing this, Chen Xiao suddenly asked, "Wait, is there someone in the Ye family named Ye Gucheng?"
"Yes, Old Master Ye is Ye Gucheng's grandfather!"
Mayor Mo asked, "What is it, Mr. Chen? Do you know Ye Gucheng?"
Chen Xiao shook his head, "We've only met once, I wouldn't say I know him."
"Oh... The patient I want to ask you to see today is Old Master Ye."
Mayor Mo said, "Actually, Old Master Ye and I are friends despite the age difference. However, due to our positions, we cannot be too close on the surface. You understand, right?"
Chen Xiao nodded, indicating his understanding.
If Mayor Mo were too close to Old Master Ye, it might raise suspicions of collusion between officials and businessmen.
Moreover, Mayor Mo, who was extremely protective of his reputation, would deliberately maintain a distance from Old Master Ye.
Mayor Mo continued, "As you know, the Ye family consistently contributes ten percent of the city's GDP annually, which is why I say Old Master Ye is crucial to Jiangcheng's development."
"However, most of the Ye family's descendants are mediocre, and none of them can carry the Ye family's banner."
"Almost everyone can foresee that if Old Master Ye dies, the entire Ye family will instantly fall apart. Those Ye family descendants will surely engage in fierce disputes over family assets, which would be a considerable blow to the economic development of the entire Jiangcheng."
"Mr. Chen, do you understand what I'm saying?"
Chen Xiao smiled, "I understand."
No wonder Mayor Mo was so anxious. Old Master Ye was indeed a very important person.
He was not only crucial to Jiangcheng's economic development but also vital to Mayor Mo's career advancement.
What is most important for an official? It's their achievements.
And Old Master Ye was someone who, while alive, could bring achievements to Mayor Mo.
Mayor Mo was only in his fifties and still had opportunities for promotion. Therefore, before he was promoted, Old Master Ye could not die, and the Ye family absolutely could not disintegrate!