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The second and third crisis countdowns are likely to be more difficult, so the rewards are significantly more generous—two Cataclysmic Treasures.
One is called "The Unyielding Fake Person," and the other is called "The Ghostly Map"...
Besides the generous rewards provided by the two cheat codes, Qiu Tu's third source of income came from the [Cataclysm] he killed.
From Old Master Qin, Qiu Tu learned that the Cataclysm was named Lone Wolf, an assassin with Cataclysm abilities.
More importantly, Qiu Tu found three items on Lone Wolf.
A dagger, a somewhat peculiar little box, and a coin that looks rather antique.
According to Old Master Qin, the dagger was an ordinary object, except that it was quite sharp and could cut through iron like mud.
But the small box and the coin each have their own story.
According to Grandpa Qin, the small box contained a catastrophic creature called the "Heart-Connecting Silkworm".
It is a catastrophic creature that looks like a silkworm and also has the ability to spin silk.
However, the silk it produces cannot be used to weave clothes. Instead, it can be placed in the hearts of creatures within a 10-meter radius to establish a spiritual connection with them.
Two people who establish a spiritual connection can have a conversation in their minds without uttering a sound.
It was through the silk spun by this catastrophic creature that the lone wolf was able to secretly communicate with Old Master Qin.
As for the coin, according to Old Master Qin, he didn't know what it was either.
However... that coin was obtained by Lone Wolf after his first interaction with "La Riro".
It is said that as long as you have this coin, the lone wolf can receive the protection of "La Riro".
Grandpa Qin had actually wanted to get the coin from Lone Wolf several times, but he was worried about angering the gods, so he had to give up.
Unexpectedly, after many twists and turns, the coin ended up in Qiu Tu's hands.
Besides the catastrophic materials, catastrophic artifacts, and catastrophic creatures, Qiu Tu also had many promises and resources from Qin Shuman that he hadn't had time to redeem yet.
This includes money, talent, intelligence, and so on.
More importantly, with Qiu Tu's promotion, his cataclysmic abilities... seem to have also advanced?
It's just that he's been busy since last night and hasn't had time to reflect on it, so he's not yet aware of the changes...
It can be said that... the Yin Caimei case made Qiu Tu extremely wealthy! He completed the most basic accumulation of capital!
'As expected... if you want to get rich quick, you have to swallow an elephant whole!'
While thinking this, Qiu Tu also quietly put away all the gains he had made during this period.
Then he crossed his arms behind his head, lay down on the bed and rested for a while, completely satisfied.
Once he calmed down, Qiu Tu smelled the fragrance of willow branches surrounding him and suddenly became interested again.
So he got out of bed, went to the bathroom, and pinned Liu Fuping, who was brushing her teeth with her butt sticking out, against the sink...
It wasn't until noon that Qiu Tu finally let Liu Fuping go, amidst her pleas for mercy....
They took Liu Fuping to the Exploration Bureau office building.
Qiu Tu went to the Operations Department for a brief onboarding process, and then he took the initiative to meet and get acquainted with the department's director and deputy director.
Since everyone knew that Qiu Tu was only on temporary assignment in the action department and had no direct conflict of interest, the meeting was very pleasant.
After completing all this, Qiu Tu left the Political Department and went to the Security Office on the second floor to take over the investigation team for the "August 8.16th Pharmacy Robbery Case".
Despite being one of the largest departments within the Investigation Bureau, the Public Security Department's status within the Bureau is only average. This is evident from the fact that they are confined to the second floor of the office building.
The main function of the Public Security Bureau is to establish and manage the security stations in various streets. Therefore, maintaining public order and handling trivial matters are their main jobs.
However... this also leads to them being somewhat at a loss when faced with major cases.
Therefore, Cui Daren, the director of the Xiafang Street Police Station, was right. The entire investigation team for the "August 8.16th Pharmacy Robbery Case" is now eagerly awaiting Qiu Tu's arrival.
This also prevented Qiu Tu from causing any trouble after joining the investigation team.
And it was precisely because Qiu Tu was now the savior of the Public Security Bureau that he was able to easily submit his application and place Liu Fuping, Song Qing, Wang Xi, and his two trusted confidants, Cao Dabiao and Chen Feng, into the bureau from the Operations Division and the Interrogation Section...
With this, the investigation team for the [August 8.16th Pharmacy Robbery Case] was officially established....
.....
Meanwhile, just as Qiu Tu finished taking stock of his gains and was preparing to make a big splash,
Military headquarters. Security Department. Reconnaissance Section.
Lin Zuo was also on the phone.
"What did you say? You found the target?"
Lin Zuo asked coldly, "Are you sure you're not mistaken? Is it a black suit, red hair, and a mask?"
Upon hearing Lin Zuo's words, the man on the other end of the phone drawled out, saying in a roguish tone, "Sir, even if we dared to lie to the Investigation Bureau, we wouldn't dare to lie to your military!"
"You guys really dare to shoot and kill us?!"
"Besides, I, Fat Fish, am a respectable figure in the New Territories. Why would I tell you false information!"
"I know it's a bit of a coincidence, but... it really just happened!"
"The person you're looking for happened to be visiting our shop these past few days. Red hair, black suit, right? Such a conspicuous outfit, how could we not recognize him!"
Upon hearing Fei Yu's words, Lin Zuo replied expressionlessly, "Okay."
"Then you keep a close eye on him! Don't let him escape! I'm going to report to my superiors right now!"
After saying that, Lin Zuo hung up the phone and walked towards Qin Shuman's office.
Arriving at the door of Qin Shuman's office, Lin Zuo knocked, and Qin Shuman's stern voice immediately rang out from inside, "Come in!"
Lin Zuo pushed open the door, and Qin Shuman was intently looking at the documents in the office.
Seeing Lin Zuo enter, Qin Shuman looked up at him and asked, "What's wrong?"
Lin Zuo straightened up and replied, "Section Chief, the target Qiu Tu asked us to find a few days ago has been found!"
“Our informant, Fat Fish from Fat Fish Bar, said that the man in the suit with dyed red hair has been going to his bar a lot these days, and each time he goes, he leaves with one or two women.”
"After lunch today, the bar had just opened, and he went there again. But this time he wasn't alone; he brought a woman who looked to be in her late twenties or early thirties, with a gentle and graceful demeanor."
"Shall we make our move now?"
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Chapter 153 Qin Shuman's Promotion (10,000 words, please subscribe!)
Hearing Lin Zuo's words, Qin Shuman sat in her chair, deep in thought, while twirling a pen with her slender fingers.
After a moment, she put down her pen, having already made her decision. She said, "Take your men and set up surveillance around that bar, narrowing down the target's vicinity without arousing suspicion."
"I'll call Qiu Tu first and talk about this."
Upon hearing Qin Shuman's words, Lin Zuo did not immediately respond.
His expressionless face twitched slightly, then he looked at Qin Shuman and said bluntly,
"Section Chief, I may be overstepping my bounds by saying this, but... I still want to remind you. Your relationship with Qiu Tu is likely affecting the normal work of the department and the classroom."
"Why does our Security Department need to consult a section chief from the Investigation Department when making arrests?"
Don't you think it's a little ridiculous?
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the office immediately turned cold.
Qin Shuman's expression gradually changed. She slammed the pen down on the table, then looked up at Lin Zuo with a blank expression.
One second, two seconds...
Just as the atmosphere in the office was becoming increasingly tense, Qin Shuman finally spoke slowly, "Lin Zuo, are you questioning my professionalism and stance?"
Lin Zuo was like a rock in a latrine, both smelly and hard. He was not afraid of the pressure Qin Shuman exerted on him at all, but instead continued to speak frankly with a serious expression, "Yes, Section Chief."
Qin Shuman sighed, then said expressionlessly, "In order to convince you, I can explain my thoughts to you."
"But I'm warning you, this is the first and last time! I don't want to hear anything like this again!"
After saying that, Qin Shuman stood up with a serious expression.
Wearing a grass-green military uniform and black riding boots, she looked dashing and heroic.
She paced back and forth in the office for a couple of steps before saying expressionlessly, "First of all, Qiu Tu is not an outsider. You may have forgotten, but although he is now the section chief of the Investigation Department, he is also a captain in our Security Department!"
"As comrades in the same camp, we need to consider his position and environment when dealing with certain matters. We should also try to coordinate with him to avoid any adverse effects on him due to unauthorized actions."
"Secondly, the clues to this case were discovered by Qiu Tu."
"Although our security department can forcibly take over cases of this magnitude of catastrophic biological attack, ... provided that the other party cooperates well with us and it does not affect the case, we can continue this cooperation to avoid any unforeseen complications."
"Last and most importantly."
Qin Shuman paced a few steps by the window, then said with a serious expression, "Have you ever wondered why Qiu Tu has so much intelligence that even our investigation department doesn't have?"
Qin Shuman gave examples, such as, "Old Master Qin's identity, La Riluo, the masked man in the suit, and the details of the strange ritual?"
If Lin Zuo hadn't reacted at all to Qin Shuman's previous explanations, his eyes began to flicker slightly upon hearing this.
A look of realization dawned on his face, then he tentatively asked, "You suspect... he's actually a follower of an evil god?"
Qin Shuman: ?
Qin Shuman sighed, "After we finish talking, you'll go run ten laps!"
Lin Zuo: ....
"Yes!" Lin Zuo saluted respectfully.
Qin Shuman glared at him. "I don't know if Qiu Tu is a follower of evil gods. But I do know that he definitely has an intelligence network that doesn't overlap with any of our Investigation Department, Security Department, or even the Detective Agency!"
Qin Shuman, with her hands behind her back and a serious expression, said, "While the 'La Riluo case' is important, the intelligence network he possesses is equally important!"
"If we can really continue to cooperate with him, our military's intelligence capabilities in the New Territories and even the planned areas could be greatly enhanced."
"At that time, we might be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort no matter what case we're handling!"
Hearing Qin Shuman's explanation, Lin Zuo finally had no more doubts. He looked at Qin Shuman earnestly and bowed slightly, "I was wrong, Section Chief!"
Qin Shuman looked at him expressionlessly, "You're punished by having to run 10 more laps. Go now."
"Yes!" Lin Zuo saluted respectfully, then turned and left Qin Shuman's office.
After Lin Zuo left, Qin Shuman did not immediately call Qiu Tu.
She stood quietly by the window, her eyes somewhat lost in thought.
For Qin Shuman, acting, lying, and deceiving were as easy as drinking water.
But... a lie can fool others, but it can't fool yourself.
Although Qin Shuman made up several excuses as soon as Lin Zuo asked her.
However, recalling her initial state when she made this decision, it seems that her first thought was genuinely for Qiu Tu's sake...
'This is not a good sign...'
Thinking this, Qin Shuman looked at a "Promotion Notice" on the table...
This morning, due to her outstanding performance in the "Yin Caimei Case" and uncovering the "La Riluo Case," her rank was promoted from captain to major.
This marks his formal entry into the middle ranks of the military.
In terms of her position, to show their trust in her, the department entrusted her with the management of both the Investigation Section and the Intelligence Section.
Such attention is an affirmation of her intelligence work and a reward for her efforts in turning the tide during this period.
But only Qin Shuman and Dai Yukang, the head of the security department, knew that the smooth operation of the security department during this period was actually due to Qiu Tu.
The only difference was that Qin Shuman knew Qiu Tu was deliberately giving her some of the credit.
Dai Yukang, however, believed that Qin Shuman's ability to "turn" Qiu Tu and obtain so much important intelligence from him was due to Qin Shuman's capabilities.
Thinking about this, Qin Shuman's feelings towards Qiu Tu became even more complicated...
Gazing out the window, Qin Shuman's gaze seemed to pierce through layers of space, landing on Qiu Tu...