Getting Along Harmoniously with Headquarters

Hu Jiu and He Ming returned to the municipal government building. Although it was late at night, many people had not yet left, especially those who had attended the meetings held by Hu Jiu. In any case, there were reception rooms and lounges available.

Upon seeing Hu Jiu, the killer, return, those people immediately rushed out to greet him, fearing that if they were even a step too slow, their entire families would be brutally murdered.

Hu Jiu casually asked, "Can anyone contact Chu Yan?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Hu Jiu waved his hand, telling them to go about their business and just be on time when the meeting was scheduled.

An unknown curse struck three minutes later, but Hu Jiu deflected it back the way it came.

The call from Headquarters came five minutes later. Hu Jiu answered the phone, but it wasn't his operator, Xiao Mei, on the other end; it was Minister Fu Youhua himself.

After a long silence, Fu Youhua finally couldn't hold back and spoke first, "Hu Jiu, you executed this mission perfectly. You not only solved the hidden Supernatural events within Langzhou University, but also investigated the Chu Family, a powerful and ruthless force entrenched in Langzhou City. You did a great job."

"Thank you for the compliment, Minister. It's all I should do," Hu Jiu replied calmly.

Fu Youhua took a deep breath. "But I heard... many local government officials have died mysteriously and tragically?"

He deliberately emphasized the words "inexplicable".

Hu Jiu sighed dramatically, "This city has been infiltrated far too deeply by the Chu Family. Some people's minds have been completely warped by the Supernatural. They're all just dogs of the Chu Family. It's better that they died inexplicably. People like them holding high positions will only bring disaster to the local people."

"But their families died along with them!" Fu Youhua's tone revealed a hint of suppressed grief and indignation.

Hu Jiu said sarcastically, "Oh, then they're lucky. The whole family is still together. When someone in the family dies, how heartbroken the survivors must be. It's better... to go to heaven together."

The sound of shattering porcelain seemed to come from the other end of the phone. After several seconds, Fu Youhua spoke again, "Hu Jiu, your strength far surpasses what's recorded in your file. Your old codename is no longer valid. Do you need to update your file information and codename?"

Hu thought for a moment and declined, saying, "There's no need to trouble yourself."

The atmosphere fell silent again. Suddenly, Fu Youhua changed the subject. "A while ago, a series of Supernatural disasters occurred in the Capital. Headquarters suspects that this incident was man-made. As an outstanding Ghost Tamer at Headquarters, Hu Jiu, what are your thoughts on this? Can you lend a hand in investigating and capturing the mastermind behind it?"

"Of course!" Hu Jiu readily agreed, seemingly forgetting that he was the murderer. "Since I chose to join Headquarters and haven't left yet, I will naturally obey Headquarters' orders and fulfill Headquarters demands."

Whether it's genuine satisfaction or satisfaction in a distorted form, that's hard to say.

After a long silence, Fu Youhua said helplessly, "Sometimes I really don't understand your stance, let alone your purpose."

Hu Jiu's face revealed a mocking expression, but his tone was full of sincerity as he spoke, enunciating each word clearly:

My stance will always align with Headquarters.

--This is on the premise that Headquarters and I share the same stance.

I love this country and this nation.

But I love myself the most.

"Everything I've done is to eliminate the negative impact of Supernatural as quickly as possible and maintain social stability and order."

--One day, I will become a god and an ancestor, riding on the heads of all people!

Fu Youhua let out a long sigh, "I hope so."

"Yesterday's events are like yesterday's death, today's events are like today's birth. Remember what you just said: Headquarters is willing to tolerate some of your minor mistakes, but they are only 'minor mistakes'."

"Understood." Hu Jiu smiled.

Many of the things he had done before were done in secret and were very well hidden, but he never dared to underestimate the Headquarters, knowing that his actions would be exposed sooner or later. When he received He Ming's distress call that day, and a pair of eyes full of prying eyes appeared in the void, he knew that what was coming would come.

On the surface He Ming is the first celebrity Ghost Tamer in the country to solve S-class Supernatural event, and he is also a key talent being cultivated by Headquarters. When he is imprisoned, even if Headquarters is just trying to save face, they have to find a way to get him out.

However, during this operation in Langzhou City, Headquarters did nothing about He Ming's tragic fate. Later, He Ming turned to Hu Jiu for help, and Headquarters immediately called him as well, along with those eyes that tried to see through all his secrets...

Hu Jiu almost immediately became highly suspicious that Headquarters had caught him red-handed.

Although his past actions didn't leave too many flaws, he himself is not someone who can withstand scrutiny or close observation. Headquarters doesn't have concrete evidence to prove his crimes, but suspicion is enough. Once suspicion arises, every mission Hu Jiu participated in before will likely be dug up and reinvestigated. Once everyone's attention is focused on him, they will quickly find out his unusual behavior, especially given the presence of special talents like the Secret Peeker at Headquarters.

Instead of testing the waters, Hu Jiu simply laid his cards on the table and revealed his true colors.

He made a special trip to Langzhou City, partly to eliminate Chu Shan, investigate the origins of the Mirage Ghost, and find out if Chu Shan was related to the secret of rebirth. The other purpose was to establish his authority and demonstrate his strength.

Given the current situation, Headquarters is unwilling to break ties with a super combat unit like Hu Jiu; they absolutely do not want to add such a powerful and unscrupulous enemy.

That's why we had that conversation just now. After Hu Jiu brandished his fist, he stated his "correct" stance, and Headquarters took the opportunity to give him a warning. The two sides still maintained a friendly and harmonious relationship.

Just then, Fu Youhua said again, "Based on the information you and He Ming provided, you killed a direct descendant of the Chu Family. They will likely come looking for trouble soon. Please be very careful. If a conflict occurs... please do not involve innocent civilians!"

Hu Jiu's behavior was somewhat outrageous, and Fu Youhua had to remind him not to harm innocent people.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. But the Chu Family is a cancer that must be eradicated. I suspect that the Supernatural disturbances that happened in the Capital were inextricably linked to the Chu Family. How can I allow such a family that harms others by any means necessary to survive in this world!" Hu Jiu said righteously.

Fu Youhua, on the other end of the phone, twitched at the corner of his mouth as he listened, having now gotten a taste of Hu Jiu's true personality.