GBP Chapter 46 The Trouble Has Gone Too Far
Chapter 46 The Trouble Has Gone Too Far
After discovering the immense importance and mystery of this treasure, the government decided to establish a major crime unit to investigate the deaths of Mrs. Yuan and Mr. Tang's family of five. Initially, Old Zhao, a friend of Ouyang, was put in charge. Old Zhao had previously solved similar cases in the special forces, and since the incident occurred in Rongcheng, which he happened to be in, and where he worked in a nearby town, the government, after much effort, managed to recruit him. He was the only retired police officer in Rongcheng with experience in handling such cases, and now he was responsible for the overall planning and preparation of the investigation, tracking every detail.
When Lao Zhao received the news, he also told Ouyang about it. Ouyang was also shocked. He knew that the person who gave away this precious treasure was the one who had provided them with spiritual rice, spiritual flour, and spiritual items. But this person was still alive, and yet the people who protected the things he gave away had been murdered. This was truly a headache.
Ouyang told Lao Zhao that this person was a very important figure, and that the person who made the necklace was still alive. The spiritual rice and noodles Lao Zhao had been eating were made by this person. Ouyang guessed that this cultivator also had a storage space, so he told Lao Zhao to investigate carefully. Lao Zhao dispatched more than 100 police officers to track this matter. From the way Mr. Tang and Mrs. Yuan returned home, they were monitored all the way, along the highway, all the way back after they returned from paying respects to their ancestors during the Qingming Festival. The surveillance footage included parking cameras.
Finally, in the parking lot of their hometown, since there were no surveillance cameras, they didn't know who had tampered with their car, so they had to return to their hometown to investigate. Upon returning, Lao Zhao dispatched over a hundred people in police cars to the area. Because there were no surveillance cameras in that parking lot, Lao Zhao had to seek help from the local police station. The local police station, through their informants—some local thugs and some ex-convicts who had helped the police solve cases—finally located the person who had tampered with Mr. Tang's brakes.
The young man was a car mechanic. At the 4S dealership where Mr. Tang had his car inspected, someone bribed him with one million yuan. The mechanic loosened all the brake pads and brake cables. Following the lead of the bribe, they traced it back to a high-ranking official in Rongcheng. It was the wife of the official's brother, who owned a family business, who wanted the necklace. However, the mantis stalked the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. After the official's brother's wife removed the brake pads and cables, another group—a foreign spy organization that had been operating in China for years—seized the opportunity to steal the necklace and smuggle it out of the country.
Following the clues, Lao Zhao continued to dig deeper, determined to wipe out the dark forces behind this and seek justice for Mr. Tang and Mrs. Yuan's family.
With the combined efforts of Lao Zhao and all the police officers in Rongcheng, as well as all the police forces in the province, city, county, and town of Rongcheng, a powerful crackdown was launched. After a thorough and meticulous investigation, they discovered approximately 10 intelligence agents from various countries throughout Rongcheng.
Although most of these intelligence agents were originally ordinary residents of the country who were bribed and turned into intelligence agents, there were also some foreign agents who infiltrated the country and used various means to recruit ordinary residents from all walks of life into spies.
This shocking result has further strengthened the police's resolve to combat crime and safeguard national security. Working day and night, they relentlessly pursue every lead, leaving no stone unturned, determined to completely eliminate these threats to national security.
Old Zhao also discovered that in Fuzhou, numerous foreign spies had infiltrated and stolen data from various countries' important weapons and equipment, aerospace, and other cutting-edge technology fields, affecting every sector. After compiling all the data, Old Zhao created a table that presented the key information simply and clearly, and sent it to a leader in a central government department.
After reviewing the report, the leader fell into deep thought. He considered that some of these individuals were currently just ordinary residents and had not yet caused serious consequences; some were transmitting messages with little impact; and others were in special locations, suggesting a long-term strategy to catch larger targets. In short, these 10 spies could only be kept under surveillance; they could not be killed or expelled en masse, but only a small number could be expelled or assassinated.
After receiving the instructions, Lao Zhao was keenly aware of the arduousness and complexity of the task. He understood that this was a long and covert struggle that required patience, wisdom, and accurate judgment in order to safeguard national security while maximizing strategic interests.
Old Zhao made a great contribution for his decisiveness in solving the case, his meticulousness, his keen investigative skills, and his discovery of such a large spy network in Rongcheng. He was promoted ahead of schedule and entered the National Security Bureau to be in charge of the entire Rongcheng cultivator's treasure incident.
For Lao Zhao, this was both an opportunity and a challenge. He knew the weight of his responsibility and dared not slacken in the slightest. After taking up his new post, Lao Zhao quickly threw himself into the intense work, analyzing clues and formulating strategies with his colleagues, determined to get to the bottom of this complex case involving a cultivator's treasure and safeguard the country's security and interests.
Old Zhao's sudden promotion brought double joy to his family. His wife, Ouyang Qin, gave birth to twins this year, a boy and a girl.
Looking at the two adorable little ones, Old Zhao was filled with joy and happiness. He knew that the responsibility on his shoulders was heavier now; he not only had to work hard for the country's security, but also had to give more for the happiness of his family.
However, despite his busy work schedule, Lao Zhao makes time to be with his wife and children whenever he can, enjoying precious family moments. Ouyang Qin also dedicates herself wholeheartedly to caring for the children and family, allowing Lao Zhao to focus on his work without any worries.
During this special period, Lao Zhao's family became his strong support, giving him endless warmth and strength, enabling him to face the various challenges at work with greater determination.
When Ouyang learned that his cousin Ouyang Qin had given birth to twins, a boy and a girl, he, having just obtained the spiritual creature and its eggs, shared some with Old Zhao. He gave 5 chickens, 5 ducks, 10 rabbits, and 50 chicken eggs and 50 duck eggs each. Ouyang specifically instructed, "These cannot be given to anyone else; they can only be kept in your own homes." Old Zhao understood the implications and knew that these creatures came from a highly skilled person.
During Ouyang Qin's postpartum confinement, Lao Zhao meticulously prepared chicken and duck stews for her, and also made sure she ate eggs. Unexpectedly, after just seven days of this, Ouyang Qin was able to get out of bed and wander around. Her cesarean section incision healed flawlessly, leaving no trace, and her internal organs returned to their proper places, restoring her to her youthful beauty. Lao Zhao was utterly astonished.
When Ouyang Hanrui arrived at Old Zhao's house and saw Ouyang Qin's condition, he was stunned. He had only thought that consuming spiritual items was beneficial to the body, but he hadn't expected such a dramatic change in an ordinary person. After that, Ouyang stopped giving away spiritual items casually, only giving a little to his closest friends or those who had helped him, keeping the rest for himself.
What has Ouyang been up to lately? He's taken over the family business. Within the family business, he met a lovely young woman. She's twenty-three, a recent college graduate just starting her career, and has no idea he's the company's CEO.
Their encounter was dramatic. Ouyang was tricked at a party and was supposed to be escorted to spend the night with a "princess," but he miraculously escaped from the hotel and headed to the company. Just as he reached the general manager's private elevator, a young woman emerged from the adjacent elevator; she had just finished working overtime. Seeing Ouyang vomiting profusely at the elevator entrance, she not only didn't show any disgust but also helped him up and called the company's security guard to clean up. She then helped Ouyang to a sofa in the office lobby to rest, quickly went to the break room to get him warm water to rinse his mouth, and even gave him a box of hangover medicine. The young woman stayed with Ouyang in the lobby for the entire night.
When Ouyang sobered up, he realized the young woman had stayed with him all night. Looking at the time, it was already 6 a.m. Feeling bad about it, Ouyang invited her to have breakfast, but the young woman, having not slept well the night before, just wanted to go home and rest. Ouyang said, "Then I'll drive you home now." The young woman said, "Aren't you still a bit tipsy?" Ouyang said, "I'm all tipsy now. Where do you live? I'll take you."
They took the elevator down to the basement. Ouyang was driving a seemingly ordinary SUV worth a million, but the interior looked quite luxurious. The young woman got in, feeling a little nervous because she didn't recognize the car. It looked ordinary on the outside but was very luxurious inside, especially since a strange man was giving her a ride. However, considering he probably worked in the same office and she had occasionally seen Ouyang there, she felt a little more at ease. The young woman said, "I haven't asked my department manager for leave yet." Ouyang said, "Don't worry about him, I'll ask for leave for you." Ouyang opened WeChat and told his assistant, "Ask Xiaoyun in the finance department for leave."
The car then drove out of the parking lot and headed towards the girl's home. The two remained somewhat silent throughout the journey, with Ouyang occasionally asking about the girl, to which she politely answered. The morning sunlight streamed through the car window, bathing them in its glow, seemingly foreshadowing the beginning of a special connection.
As for Lao Zhao, the mechanic who had previously accepted a 100 million yuan bribe and deliberately damaged other people's vehicles, causing an accident that resulted in multiple deaths, must bear corresponding legal responsibility and be punished according to national laws, serving his sentence in prison.
Old Zhao knew full well that the authority of the law could not be challenged, and that such criminal acts that endangered the lives of others must be severely punished. This incident also served as a stark reminder, making people more respectful of the law and less likely to cross its lines.
Upon learning that Mr. Tang and Mrs. Yuan had been murdered because they had exposed the necklace, Lin Yue and Gong Yong deeply realized that when they lacked sufficient protection, keeping a low profile was the key to survival. In this society, there are many wicked and unscrupulous people; possessing a treasure is a crime, and no matter how wealthy one is, one must remain discreet.
Lin Yue and her family have been busy dealing with their newly purchased courtyard house. They had previously found one they liked among the 72 courtyard houses near the ancient town, and Lin Yue found a buyer herself, paying the full amount in one lump sum. Because it was a corner courtyard, it was particularly large, with an additional side yard of nearly 300 square meters. Behind the courtyard house were layers of earthen walls and a hill.
Lin Yue planned to renovate the house, and considering that she wanted a classic Chinese style, the cost would be considerable. She hired a designer and contacted Lao Xiao, hoping to find a professional team. Lao Xiao called Ouyang, knowing that Ouyang had a particularly skilled team that had previously renovated his villa. Ouyang then sent the same team that had renovated his villa to Lin Yue's house.
Lin Yue briefly explained her thoughts. The other party's boss was very polite and promised to provide Lin Yue and Gong Yong with drawings first, and then discuss the money when the time was right. After all, Ouyang had instructed the boss not to worry about the money.
Next, Lin Yue and Gong Yong waited expectantly for the blueprints, envisioning their future warm and classic home.
Ten days later, the designer's design truly won over Lin Yue and Gong Yong. It's important to understand that this villa wasn't their immediate need for housing. Their current residence is directly opposite three schools, with their three children attending kindergarten, primary school, and middle school respectively, all within a ten-minute drive. Moving to this villa would mean at least a forty-minute drive each day, potentially even longer with traffic.
They renovated the villa primarily so they could come and relax on weekends. Furthermore, Lin Yue's cultivation had progressed in medicine and medical skills, and she planned to accommodate any cultivators needing physical treatment in the future. Since it was for receiving patients, it naturally required space for lodging and recuperation.
Therefore, the villa was decorated in a classic and elegant Chinese style, serving both the family's and guests' needs. Looking at the blueprints provided by the designer, Lin Yue and Gong Yong seemed to already see a beautiful future, their hearts filled with anticipation.
Previously, the Taoist priest who was struck by lightning and first snatched Mrs. Yuan's necklace during the car accident finally told his master about the incident after his master emerged from seclusion. The master, through various means, learned that the couple had died and that the two necklaces had disappeared, eventually ending up in the United States and the Land of Little Days, respectively.
The necklace from the Little Days Kingdom was struck by lightning and exploded when practitioners tried to open Mrs. Yuan's necklace, resulting in 5 deaths and about 20 injuries. Mr. Tang's necklace, on the other hand, was returned to his homeland by practitioners from the United States.
Some spiritual practitioners in China were unable to open the necklace, so they handed it over to the government. The government organized relevant practitioners to study it together, attempting to open the necklace, but none of them found a good method.
The Taoist priest who was initially the most greedy and attempted to steal the necklace, and was struck by lightning, only suffered a minor lightning strike and was not killed—a warning in itself. However, this act of robbery caused a huge mess. Everyone knew that it was truly despicable for a cultivator to resort to robbery because he couldn't obtain a precious treasure possessed by an ordinary person.
As a result, the cultivator who was struck by lightning was condemned by everyone, and his master, in a fit of rage, expelled him from the sect. From then on, he became infamous in the cultivation world and had nowhere to go.