By the time Lin Xiaoxi returned to the little shop, Lin Shuguang had already left Huai City. The little girl immediately puffed up with indignation.
Liu Bai had also been urgently summoned back to the Special Management Bureau by a phone call from Si Qianjun.
"We received urgent instructions from our superiors today. Because of a series of incidents overseas, a nationwide state of martial law and searches is now in effect. Huai City will begin searches today. Does anyone have any questions?"
Inside the conference room, Si Qianjun wore a solemn expression.
Just then, Director Zhou of the Second Department suddenly spoke up. "Bureau Chief Si, what about the Seventh Department? Director Lin has already been promoted to Inspector, and he isn't here right now. Surely we can't leave the Seventh Department without a leader?"
Discussions immediately broke out around them.
However, Director Fang of the Third Department and Yang Tianyi of the First Department both remained silent. They exchanged a glance, then looked away again as though nothing had happened.
Si Qianjun said coolly, "Inspector Lin has already made all the arrangements for the Seventh Department. You needn't worry. If there's nothing else, this meeting is adjourned."
Before anyone could rise, Director Zhou suddenly stood up and said with an insincere smile, "Bureau Chief Si, I'm afraid it's no longer appropriate for Inspector Lin to remain in our Special Management Bureau. As for the position of Seventh Department chief, I think-"
"Think what?" Suddenly, an overbearing aura surged from Liu Bai, sending Director Zhou stumbling backward.
"Liu Bai!" Director Zhou shouted in shock and fury.
Liu Bai looked disdainful. "A mere Great Grandmaster like you thinks he's worthy of addressing me by name? If not for Lin Shuguang and Si Qianjun, I could cut that damned head off