The lady's expression froze for a moment.

She didn't speak, she just lowered her eyes... This question was not so easy to answer.

"In a few days, there will be an internal parliamentary nomination. Regarding the vacant seat in Dadu, I have already arranged the trivial matters... I just need you to give a step-by-step speech and express your position." Zhao Xilai said softly: "Be prepared when you go back. You should know what I mean."

"……yes."

The lady took a deep breath.

"Xiao Cui, take Gu Shen to see the 'New World' tomorrow." The old man left his last instructions. Just as he was turning his wheelchair to leave, he suddenly thought of something and whispered again: "About the case of the Jiujiu Foundation...Zhou Jiren, I hope you can solve it as soon as possible."

Mr. Shu said calmly: "Don't worry...I won't leave Dadu until I catch that big fish."

Cui Zhongcheng pushed the wheelchair and left slowly.

Mr. Shu pressed Gu Shen's shoulder and watched the two people leaving.

The lady did not leave. If she was thoughtful, she stayed in the center of the river.

Lu Nanzhi slowly closed her umbrella. At this moment, she no longer looked like the arrogant lady who made everyone afraid, but like a kind and amiable sister. Her tone was gentle and sincere: "Tonight... I thank you for Song Yingji." .”

Gu Shen was startled.

He remembered what Song Ci had said to him before.

If he is willing to take action for the crow tonight... then after tonight, he will win the lady's trust.

"Thank you." Madam said again, "If you need my help in the future, please feel free to ask."

It wasn't until Zhou Jiren patted Gu Shen's shoulder hard that Gu Shen realized belatedly. He quickly bowed and bowed slightly to show respect, and said seriously: "Thank you for your promise, I will cherish it."

The lady held the umbrella again and left.

Only the master and the apprentice were left alone in Jiang Xin.

"I don't understand Chen Mo's matter..."

Gu Shen looked at the human coffin wrapped in vines and got straight to the point: "Is this your care, or is it someone's reminder?"

He wanted to know the truth behind this matter.

Because there was just a little bit... he fell into Chen Mo's hands.

But today's big gamble finally won, Gu Shen wanted to know whether it was his luck or whether the chips on the gambling table were pressed correctly.

"Just a few hours ago, Tang Qingquan proposed to the parliament to consolidate the case... Since the request was made by the famous Justice Yinghai, and with Zhao Xilai's strong support, the parliament passed the proposal immediately, and A special operations team has been set up for this case, and I will be the commander-in-chief." Zhou Jiren glanced at Gu Shen and said calmly: "Arresting 'Chen Mei' tonight is just the first step."

Gu Shen's expression was a little complicated.

Special Operations Team... If I remember correctly, Zhou Jiren had just applied to transfer himself to this special system where he would not be transferred even if nothing happened.

After the fog on Yuandan Street, Zhou Yu set up a "special operations team" directly to fight against the Jiujiu Foundation's conspiracy.

And obviously, Zhou Jiren is the commander-in-chief.

I... can't escape being one of them.

"Congratulations, you have become one of the members of the special operations team." Mr. Shu patted his disciple on the shoulder, "I have also selected several young people from the three institutes, all of whom are one-of-a-kind geniuses. If they appear again, Similar incidents like the heavy fog on Iridan Street, you will no longer have to fight alone."

What an old fox.

Just after being transferred to the special operations group, he encountered a rare joint mission.

Gu Shen now suspected that Zhou Jiren was also secretly planning a big chess game.

"I know what you are thinking..."

Zhou Jiren saw his beloved disciple's somewhat resentful eyes, and he smiled helplessly: "You must be calling me an old fox in your heart."

"Where..." Gu Shen would not admit it, but said with a smile: "You transferred me to the special operations team, are you not afraid of the exposure of the 'Ruler of Truth'?"

"Do you have the ability to expose it?" Zhou Jiren asked unexpectedly.

This question made Gu Shen stunned.

"Zhao Xilai is tracking down the 'Ruler of Truth'... because in his opinion it is an extremely powerful extraordinary sealed object. But what is it in your hand?" Zhou Jiren made an understatement and asked questions one after another: " Among the extraordinary people who can pass the various rounds of review and selection, are favored by me, and finally join the special operations team, which one does not have some adventures, and which one does not have a few life-saving trump cards? Even if your 'Ruler of Truth' is used in the mission …Can it really attract other people’s attention?”

Gu Shen fell into silence.

"I originally thought that you transferred me to the special operations group... because you wanted me to concentrate on my practice." He lowered his eyes and said softly: "The next step will be a peaceful life, and I can practice my Jingzhe Breathing Technique. .”

"That might be the case if it weren't for the compass."

Zhou Jiren said leisurely, "But the current situation is right in front of us... Do you want to become the second 'Zhou Yu'? If you want to live a calm life, you have to accept a quiet death."

Gu Shen's eyes trembled.

"Deep Sea has given an analysis report. It believes that the master of the compass, the mastermind behind the manipulation of the Long-term Foundation, has been executing the plan over the years...not to destroy, but to forage, or in other words, to hunt." Zhou Jiren said softly: "Zhou Yu back then was a quasi-'S'-level extraordinary person. He was already the mainstay of a large area. He died at the last word. The case files that were qualitatively sealed were only reopened today. If If it is said to be man-made, then everything happened too delicately. The person who caused this accident must have been planning it for a long time."

"Foraging...hunting..."

"Yes. Looking for geniuses to feed on, hunting those extraordinary people with top talents and powerful potential." Zhou Jiren said softly: "That guy has an extremely keen sense of smell and is extremely cautious. He only hunts in the 'dark night' that the ruling cannot guard against. Action…so I call him.”

"Xiao."

Night owls, predators of the night, hunt their prey silently.

Yes, this is indeed in line with the characteristics of the compass owner...

"Relax." Zhou Jiren patted Gu Shen's shoulder, took out a small box with exquisite packaging from his arms, and said, "We are hunter-gatherers standing in the light. Every bullet kills a demon and a monster."

"……This is?"

Gu Shen took the box, which was unexpectedly light. When he opened the box, he found a bullet as white as snow, pure and flawless.

"The review report says that your marksmanship is very good, perhaps because you have mental power to assist aiming... In this case, you will accept the 'Bengxue'." Mr. Shu said softly: "As long as you can shoot accurately, you You can use this bullet to kill anyone you want to kill in most places."

After listening to these words, Gu Shen suddenly felt that the box was very heavy.

There is a hole in the end of the bullet, and there is a red string in the box, which seems to be an accessory.

Indeed, Bengxue looked white and flawless, more like a delicate jade pendant.

"This is a gift given to me by an old friend from a long time ago. However, my marksmanship is poor and I am not used to carrying a gun with me." Zhou Jiren said softly: "I have always carried this bullet with me. It is considered a bullet." The Talisman of Peace may have come from my mind, but it has kept me safe for many years. Now I leave it to you."

"This is too expensive..." Gu Shen shook his head, "I can't accept it."

Bengxue, according to Zhou Ji people.

This bullet, as long as it hits, can kill anyone in the capital.

Obviously...including Zhou Jiren himself.

Gu Shen was too clear on the premise of "killing"... Qi Zhu's purple and silver bullets might deflect when hitting him. In the battle between extraordinary beings, it was really difficult to hit a fatal bullet. Disaster.

But putting all that aside, this is a bullet that can kill a banned account after all!

"Take it."

Zhou Jiren said softly: "In the original fire case, I abducted you to the adjudication office, became your teacher, and before I started preaching, receiving karma and solving your doubts, I threw you into Dadu... I always feel guilty. Put this bullet I give it to you because I want to tell you that what I said to them tonight is serious."

"You are my close disciple."

There was a glimmer in Mr. Shu's eyes, and he showed rare tenderness. He patted Gu Shen on the shoulder and looked at the river view: "I'm serious."

…

…

After Mr. Shu left with the wooden coffin.

Gu Shen was the only one left.

He threaded Bengxue through his heart with a red rope and hung it around his neck. With this "peace charm", he really felt at ease for no reason.

Hopefully this bullet will not be used in the future.

I also hope that when I shoot, I won't miss.

After doing all this, Gu Shen knelt down, took a cup of water with both hands, and washed his face vigorously. Looking at the tired face reflected in the river scene, he realized that his "mission" had lasted too long. I was so mentally stressed for several hours that I lost track of time.

A cold wind blew.

The heart of the river is lonely.

As he walked towards the river bank, the lights in the distance were extinguished, the sounds were extinguished, the whole world fell into absolute silence, all the quarrels were extinguished, and all the fights were extinguished.

The river is still flowing rapidly.

Still as clear as a mirror.

Every drop of water that splashes out of the river reflects the lonely back of the young man walking away in the long night.

Until a voice rang in my ears.

Gu Shen's world is no longer completely washed out black, but has a new touch of color.

"The current time is November 26th, zero o'clock, zero minutes, and zero seconds."

Chu Ling, who had not spoken for a long time, spoke again.

This isn't the first time she's called the clock during tonight's action.

Gu Shen has spent many such days, fulfilling and busy, but perhaps no day has been as exciting and tense as today.

But the ending is the same: loneliness.

Until now.

Chu Ling reminded him of the meaning of today.

"Gu Shen, I wish you a happy birthday."

happy New Year to all!