At this moment.
At the Ji City Enforcement Bureau.
The director, dressed in black, stood respectfully. Before him, a projection displayed an old man speaking.
The director stood awkwardly, nodding continuously. He could tell from the old man's tone that there was an irrepressible joy.
"Do you understand?" the old man said.
The director nodded repeatedly and respectfully replied, "Elder Sun, I know what to do. However, what if the truth is discovered by the Sword God..."
The Sword God was a hero of the human race, with distinguished military achievements and a genius who transformed from a B-class talent to an SS-class talent. It could be said that among humans, his prestige was among the very top. Anyone who mentioned the Sword God couldn't help but give him a thumbs-up.
But now, the disciple of such a flawless individual was about to be framed. The director felt a pang of reluctance, but upon recalling the promotion promised by the old man, he gritted his teeth and decided to go through with it!
"Fortune favors the bold. If this matter is successful, you will be richly rewarded. Promotion and a raise are just the minimum."
The old man's words were like honey, stirring the bees in his heart.
He had worked in Ji City for ten years. In his opinion, the word "promotion" had long since left him.
Now that this opportunity had arisen, though crisis and opportunity coexisted, since the old man had proactively contacted him, he knew he had no other choice.
"Thank you for your guidance, Elder Sun. This junior will do his utmost and will not fail your expectations."
"Good. That's all for now. I await your good news!"
"I respectfully see Elder Sun off!"
The video call ended, and the director slumped into his chair, breaking out in a cold sweat, his heart pounding.
After a long while, he calmed himself and made several calls to his trusted subordinates.
"Everyone come to the office, quickly!" he said sternly.
The others soon arrived at the office.
There were four of them in total, the four captains under him. They stood in a line, waiting for the director to speak.
The director coughed a couple of times and then said, "You have obtained definitive evidence that the Li family did not collude with the Undead Realm, is that correct?"
The four exchanged glances. They clearly had evidence that the Li family had colluded with the Undead Realm.
However, looking at the director's slightly warning gaze, as his confidantes, they quickly understood the subtext of his words.
The middle-aged man standing on the far left, with a chiseled face, spoke first.
"Report to the director, after investigation, the Li family did not collude with the Undead Realm. As for Zhou Yang, who wantonly massacred an entire family, his crime is punishable by death. I suggest immediate execution."
A young man standing next to him, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, was slightly taken aback. He understood, but the words on his lips refused to come out.
The other two, seeing this, exchanged glances and echoed in unison, "Report to the director, after our detailed investigation and screening, we found no criminal facts regarding the Li family. Zhou Yang massacred an entire family, and his crime is punishable by death."
Good heavens, what a distortion of facts, and so it was done.
If anyone else saw this scene, they would have thought everything they said was true. These people were all excellent actors, each more skilled than the last.
The director reprimanded them righteously, "Since that is the case, why haven't you quickly convicted Zhou Yang and escorted him to Central City?"
The young man, named Wu Zheng, said, "Director, the Void Train runs once a week. It will be another day until the next Void Train arrives."
The Void Train was an upgraded high-speed rail that traveled in the sky instead of on the ground. It connected the three hundred cities of the human race.
However, Ji City was remote, and the Void Train only stopped once a week.
To go to the human capital, Central City, they could only take the Void Train, as the wilderness was too dangerous. Without the protection of the Void Train, with their strength, they could not reach Central City.
The director heard this and also considered the problem, but the young man's hesitation just now annoyed him.
He glanced at the young man and said, "On this journey, you will personally escort Zhou Yang to Central City. If there is any mishap with the prisoner, you will answer with your head!"
The young man's heart sank. This journey was perilous, and he was escorting a seventh-tier expert. A single mistake could lead to disaster.
He didn't want to go, but seeing the director's dangerous gaze, he lowered his head. "Yes!"
"Alright, you can all go."
After they had all left, the director leaned back in his chair, lit a cigarette, and in the swirling smoke, his eyes flickered, but soon they became resolute.
The next day.
Outside Ji City, a colossal object slowly flew in from a distance.
It was a silver-white train, shaped like a high-speed rail, but three meters tall and over a thousand meters long, with ten carriages.
Its streamlined body exuded advanced technology, but its front was the ferocious head of a strange bird, giving it a savage feel. The combination of the two created an indescribably peculiar and awkward appearance.
Outside the city gate, many people had already gathered. These were individuals traveling to other cities via the Void Train.
In a corner, eleven people stood, surrounding a young man with an extraordinary demeanor.
The young man's hands and feet were shackled, indicating he was the "prisoner" they were escorting. Despite the situation, the young man remained incredibly calm, his eyes filled with tranquility, seemingly unconcerned about his safety.
"Let's go!"
Wu Zheng pulled the chain and walked towards the slowly descending Void Train.
Because he hadn't declared his stance quickly enough, he had offended the director and was assigned this tiring and dangerous task. He was very displeased.
Although he knew Zhou Yang was innocent and wouldn't try to escape, hence his surrender, he still felt uneasy.
He knew that the man before him was not guilty but had been framed by force. However, he quickly gritted his teeth and severed that thread of guilt.
"If my life is to be made difficult, let others' lives be made difficult too!" he vowed inwardly.
The Void Train descended slowly and landed on a vast stretch of wasteland outside Ji City.
With a rumble, it stirred up a cloud of dust.
After a while, the dust settled, and the Void Train came to a halt. Soon, with a clacking sound, the carriage doors opened, and attendant crew members emerged from each door, guiding people inside.
Wu Zheng and his men also joined the crowd.
After waiting for two hours, when no more passengers boarded, the Void Train doors slowly closed, and a gentle announcement was heard.
"Ladies and gentlemen: Welcome aboard the Void Train—Golden Peng, brought to you by Void Technology. This flight is from Ji City to Central City, with stops at... To ensure the normal operation of the train's navigation and communication systems, please refrain from using your wristwatches during takeoff and landing."
"The train is about to take off. Cabin attendants will now conduct a safety check. Please remain seated, fasten your seatbelts, and ensure your carry-on luggage is securely stowed in the overhead compartments or under your seats."
"This flight is strictly non-smoking. The purser and the entire flight crew are dedicated to providing you with attentive service. Thank you!"
The routine broadcast played three times before the train finally took off and quickly entered stable flight.
Wu Zheng watched Zhou Yang vigilantly throughout, while Zhou Yang smiled faintly and asked, "Do you have any wine?"
Huh?
What's your situation, and you still want to drink?
"No!" he honestly shook his head.
Upon hearing there was no wine, Zhou Yang's craving for alcohol began to stir. He looked around and suddenly spotted a flight attendant walking towards them. He waved, his handcuffs clinking, and called out,
"Miss, could you bring some good wine!"