The Primary Scene

With the Director's token and special-case authority, the personnel transfers went exceptionally smoothly.

Three days later, Zhao Tieying arrived in the Capital City to report for duty, having traveled day and night from Qingzhou.

Gu Mingxuan had also just returned to headquarters after completing a perimeter patrol mission. Upon receiving Lu Chen's invitation to cooperate, he readily agreed.

The core members of the special task force gathered at Lu Chen's residence as an Inspector.

Zhao Tieying remained as capable and steady as ever. Upon seeing Lu Chen, he respectfully saluted. "This subordinate, Zhao Tieying, pays respects to Lord Lu! Since our parting in Qingzhou, your bearing has surpassed even what it once was!" Sensing the unfathomable aura surrounding Lu Chen, he was deeply shaken, and his attitude grew all the more respectful.

Gu Mingxuan, meanwhile, was a lean-faced man of around thirty, with exceptionally bright eyes. He clasped his hands toward Lu Chen, his voice calm. "Gu greets Inspector Lu. I have long heard of Inspector Lu's great name. To meet you today is an honor. In this case concerning souls, Gu is willing to offer what little strength he has."

When Gu Mingxuan's gaze lingered on him, Lu Chen could sense a faint probing feeling, as though it could see through outward appearances. Yet there was no hostility in it; clearly, it was the natural response of his special eye technique.

Lu Chen introduced Yun Qingyue to the two men. "This is Miss Yun Qingyue of Medicine King Valley. Her medical skills are superb, and she has devoted herself to the study of afflictions of the soul. She has been specially invited to serve as a consultant on this case." Yun Qingyue gave them both a slight nod.

Once the four had taken their seats, Lu Chen went straight