Heh heh.
So what if he didn't know?
He temporarily swapped shifts with another staff member. That action alone, just like Bait Number One's actions, was full of suspicion...
Remember, if we find no other clues on that security supervisor, then Bait Number Two will be our breakthrough!
At the very least, with this guy taking the fall, we'll be able to answer to the higher-ups!
In an instant, a cold male voice rang out in Wang Zhong's mind.
Cold and merciless!
Just hearing that voice, Wang Zhong could almost picture a heartless, cold-blooded man in his mind.
"Damn! Isn't this obviously framing me? Fuck, I have to find a way to save myself!"
"Still, I need to find a way out of this hospital. No, not out of the hospital—I need to find a way to call for help from the higher-ups!"
"I've got it! The [Psionic Plainclothes Badge]!"
At that moment, Wang Zhong's thoughts flowed like water as he continuously calculated everything in his mind. At the same time, he used the power of Mechanical Communication LV1 to inspect every Mechanical Creation in the hospital room.
That inspection unexpectedly yielded several weapons for Wang Zhong!
That's right!
Several Mechanical Weapons that could help Wang Zhong deal with his enemies!
A few minutes later.
Boom!
As Wang Zhong continued eavesdropping, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head. Then, the projected mental power trembled a few times before he fell out of that eavesdropping state.
Even his mental power's connection to the many Mechanical Creations in the room was forcibly severed.
"Breathe!"
"Breathe!"
The sudden severance of his mental power made Wang Zhong's breathing grow rapid. Instinctively, he gulped down mouthful after mouthful of air, trying to steady his violently pounding heart!
Two minutes later, Wang Zhong finally recovered from that miserable state.
Bang!
Suddenly, the sound of a door being kicked open rang beside Wang Zhong's ears. Then, the white sheet covering him was thrown aside.
Rustle.
A cold-looking young man in a black trench coat, his hair hanging to his shoulders, stood there with a Mechanical Firearm crackling with blue electricity in his right hand, aimed directly at Wang Zhong's head.
"Don't move!"
"I'm a Psionic Plainclothes Officer in this city. You are now suspected of involvement in the Museum Theft Case!"
That voice was icy and indifferent.
It's him! He's the one who framed me!
In an instant, Wang Zhong's pupils contracted. Then he slowly raised his hands and, pretending to remain calm, said to the Psionic Plainclothes Officer before him, "I'm not a criminal. I'm Wang Zhong, an External Plainclothes Officer for the city's urban district. I request to contact my superior, Detective Li Ying!"
As he spoke, Wang Zhong looked at the young man in the trench coat's shoulder. There, he wore a black Psionic Plainclothes Badge.
This Psionic Plainclothes Badge was not only a Psionic Weapon that amplified psionic power, but also a surveillance device that recorded every Psionic Plainclothes Officer.
Beside the hospital bed.
Qi Xun, holding a Mechanical Firearm on Wang Zhong, sneered coldly and said indifferently, "Sorry, but since you're a criminal suspect, even if you are an External Plainclothes Officer, you'll still have to be temporarily detained in this hospital room."
To the side.
Hearing the Psionic Plainclothes Officer's words, Wang Zhong's heart sank. The other man was clearly determined to keep him here.
No. Under normal circumstances, every Psionic Plainclothes Officer's badge is activated. Even someone with connections above wouldn't dare imprison an External Plainclothes Officer before he was convicted...
Unless this guy turned off his own Psionic Plainclothes Badge...
As he thought, Wang Zhong focused on the Psionic Plainclothes Officer's badge. Sure enough, he saw no red electrical glow flowing through the crystal-like badge. That meant the other man truly had not activated the Psionic Plainclothes Badge...
Damn it! No wonder this guy dared to spout such nonsense in this room!
In that case, I can only put Plan C into action.
With that thought, Wang Zhong steadied himself. He kept his hands raised, but spoke in a slightly panicked tone as he defended himself, trying to stall the Psionic Plainclothes Officer before him with words...
Across from him.
Qi Xun continued pointing the Mechanical Firearm at Wang Zhong. He did not stop Wang Zhong from defending himself, yet his expression remained unchanged. He merely watched Wang Zhong coldly, his strangely glinting eyes seeming to plot something—or perhaps admire something.
A few minutes later.
Unable to enjoy the sight of Wang Zhong's terror, Qi Xun stretched out his right hand and pressed the black Mechanical Firearm against Wang Zhong's forehead. He said coldly, "Enough. Shut up! You're a criminal suspect now, so no matter how you prove you're an External Plainclothes Officer, you'll have to stay in this hospital room for the time being."
"Of course, believe me. If you're not suspicious in any way, then in a few days, you'll be able to walk out of this room safe and sound."
When he spoke the last sentence, Qi Xun's face actually revealed a rare friendly smile.
But Qi Xun did not know that Wang Zhong had already seen through his attempt to temporarily placate him.
On the hospital bed.
Heh heh. If I hadn't heard what you said earlier, I might really have fallen for it...
Wang Zhong obediently shut his mouth with his hands raised, while slowly lowering his head.
Of course, Wang Zhong was not giving up. Rather...
"Mechanical Communication! Activate!"
In an instant, Wang Zhong activated the ability of [Mechanical Communication LV1] once more. A thin, faint blue radiance swept through his eyes again.
At the same time, the sensation of controlling all the Mechanical Creations in the hospital room surfaced in Wang Zhong's perception!
"Activate, Psionic Plainclothes Badge!"
Beside the hospital bed.
Without Qi Xun even noticing, the black crystal-like Psionic Plainclothes Badge on his shoulder flickered faintly. Immediately after, a point of red light appeared upon the badge.
That indicated that the Psionic Plainclothes Badge had entered its active working state.
Boom!
After Wang Zhong used the Cleric Ability of [Mechanical Communication LV1] to forcibly power on the Psionic Plainclothes Badge, he suddenly felt a dull ache in his head. At the same time, his ability to sense machinery rapidly weakened.
"I'm External Plainclothes Officer Wang Zhong. My superior is Detective Li Ying. The contact passphrase is [Li Ying is a flying eagle]..."
Sensing this, Wang Zhong endured the pain in his head and quickly, clearly recited a secret distress code.
Click.
The next second, the Psionic Plainclothes Badge on Qi Xun's shoulder rapidly flashed red. Then, a secret message was transmitted from the badge, automatically connecting directly to Detective Li Ying's Psionic Plainclothes Badge.
Plan C: forcibly activate the Psionic Plainclothes Badge and call Li Ying, one of the higher-ups, for help!
"Wang Zhong, this is Li Ying. What do you need from me?"
Two or three seconds later, an iron-blooded voice that made Qi Xun's expression change came from the Psionic Plainclothes Badge on his shoulder.
Only then did Qi Xun seem to realize what had happened, and panic filled his face.
A faint gleam passed through Wang Zhong's eyes. This plan was only the first step. As for what came next, he had no intention of letting off the man who had framed him so easily.
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