The man in black replied calmly, "We did not receive prior notification that you two were coming to Langzhou City for duty. Given your identities, as members of the Special Operations Department, we must fulfill our duties and supervise your actions."
"This is interesting." Hu Jiu smiled mockingly, "Since you didn't receive any news that we were coming to Langzhou City to carry out a mission, how come you were able to find our location now? And you even called out our names so accurately?"
The man in black explained, "We're just following the instructions of the local official. The information you two have may have been obtained by the local official, Chu Yan, through some means. We have no right to interfere in these matters."
He Ming suddenly interjected, "I heard that a high-risk Supernatural incident occurred at Langzhou University, and many people died. Headquarters is taking this matter very seriously. Don't you have anything to say?"
The man in black maintained his official demeanor. "If this concerns Langzhou University, I suggest you two refrain from interfering. This is a matter for Langzhou City itself, Langzhou will naturally handle it. There's no need for outsiders to intervene. I hope you can understand."
Hu Jiu stared intently at the two men in black. "I've already given you chances, but you're utterly useless."
The man in black was confused. What does that mean?
Hu Jiu laughed, "It's a power struggle between the higher-ups. How much are they paying you that you dare to get involved? From your tone and expression, I can see your disdain for me and He Ming. I don't know where you get your confidence, but let me remind you, I can barely understand your boss looking down on me, but as for you..."
Are you sure you want to stop me here?
The two men in black panicked for a moment, but after thinking it over, they realized they had to consider the owner before beating the dog, so they continued to stand firmly in front of Hu Jiu, "Mr. Hu, please..."
He died before he could finish speaking.
Suddenly, a crack appeared in the ground, swallowing the two men in black along with their car. Then, it quickly closed up and returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.
A gentle breeze blew by, He Ming shivered. "They're from the Special Operations Department, after all. Won't you be held accountable for handling them like this?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Hu Jiu's face revealed exaggerated confusion. "There's an unknown force entrenched in Langzhou City. Those two men in black were clearly bribed to cause us trouble. We've already tried to persuade them, but they just wouldn't listen and insisted on courting death."
"Everything we did was authorized by Headquarters. We eliminated two dangerous elements who threatened social stability, and Headquarters will commend us."
He Ming's eyes widened, his breathing slightly rapid. Is this the true way of doing things for Ghost Tamer? I've learned something!
The two continued walking towards the government building, but just two minutes later, police sirens wailed as they approached. Several police cars surrounded Hu Jiu and He Ming. Officers got out of the cars, guns drawn and riot shields in hand, shouting, "We've received a report that two Ghost Tamer are committing violence in the street. Lay down your weapons, stop resisting, and surrender! This is your only way out!"
Hu Jiu looked at them amusedly and took out his identification. "I am a senior investigator sent by the National Supernatural Control Bureau. I didn't hear what you just said, so I'll give you a chance to rephrase."
"Listen, put down your weapons and surrender. That's your only way out!" the officer repeated.
Well, another bunch of stubborn fools.
The ground cracked open again, and people and cars fell into it with a clatter. Then the ground healed, and He Ming could even keenly hear the strange sounds of flesh, bones, glass, and metal being crushed.
He Ming's gaze towards Hu Jiu shifted repeatedly, but Hu Jiu only said, "They're just a bunch of thugs impersonating police officers. I'll definitely report this to Headquarters afterward and have their names permanently etched into the pillar of shame!"
He Ming couldn't laugh.
This time, no one stopped them, and the two successfully arrived at the Langzhou City government building. They didn't know the location of the Special Operations Department or the residence of Chu Yan, the local head, so they could only... cause trouble here.
Two staff members stopped He Ming and Hu Jiu directly. "Who are you? This isn't a place for unauthorized personnel."
Hu Jiu followed the same procedure, taking out his identification to prove his identity.
"Please wait a moment. We need to report your situation and wait for the review notification before we can let you in," the staff member said, sounding slightly impatient.
No sooner had he finished speaking than two White Sash were draped around their necks, and Hu Jiu, quite impatiently, hanged them all.
Murder!
The others present were immediately terrified and retreated. The people who worked here often dealt with Ghost Tamers. In the past, the Ghost Tamers they had encountered were forced into powerless rage, so they became bolder and more contemptuous of Ghost Tamers. Now, they encountered one who would kill at the slightest provocation, and they were instantly shocked.
Hu Jiu ignored them and walked straight towards the mayor's office.
The office door was violently pushed open, and the mayor and several people who were in a meeting paled. "Who are you?!"
"I am Hu Jiu, an investigator sent from Headquarters. Effective immediately, I will assume administrative command and personnel deployment authority over this city. Everyone must unconditionally cooperate with my investigation. Do you understand?"
Hu Jiu's tone was calm and gentle, giving the impression that he was easy to get along with. The mayor of Langzhou City, perhaps mistakenly believing that Hu Jiu was as easy to deal with as the other Ghost Tamers they had dealt with before, slammed his hand on the table and stood up. "How dare an outsider interfere in the affairs of Langzhou City!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than the mayor was suspended in mid-air by a White Sash. Hu Jiu had deliberately weakened the White Sash's power, so the mayor struggled for a while, his face turning blue and purple, kicking his legs ferociously, his eyes bulging, his tongue sticking out, and his hands outstretched as if he wanted to beg for mercy. Unfortunately, Hu Jiu did not let him go, allowing him to die a gruesome death.
This sudden turn of events happened in the blink of an eye, and everyone else in the office was instantly terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat.
Someone really died, and it was a high-ranking and powerful person who died!
The Ghost Tamer Hu Jiu before them was no longer one of those incompetent fools. He wouldn't hesitate to kill without regard for the consequences, regardless of his status.
Ignoring the trembling crowd, Hu Jiu sat directly in the mayor's seat and said to the mayor's secretary, "Give me a list of the main heads of each department, and also notify them to come here for a meeting. I'll give them half an hour. If they haven't finished in half an hour..."
You will bear the consequences!