I Can Infinitely Synthesize Transcendent Genes-Chapter 548 - : [415] Setting precedents where there are none (Vote for monthly pass and recommend)_1

Chapter 548: [415] Setting precedents where there are none (Vote for monthly pass and recommend)_1

“Injured?”

The clearly astonished voice of Councilor Cui Min came from the other end of the phone.

In the most central office of the Dawn Tower, Han Sen affirmed, “Yes, Da Peng City has now confirmed this statement, and the related medical data have been reported through Xing Tian.”

“Is it serious?” Councilor Cui Min asked after a moment of silence.

“He was resuscitated in time and saved. However, the injury has affected the internal organs, and he won’t be able to engage in strenuous activities for at least two months,” Han Sen said after a pause. “Elder Cui, this time the Sand Flame Association really went too far. They used weapons of great lethality, I suggest we launch a campaign against them.”

“Impossible,” Councilor Cui Min interrupted.

...

Han Sen was slightly taken aback, “Why is that?”

Councilor Cui Min said in a deep voice, “I just received news that the Sand Flame Association has made contact with the Federation Headquarters, and their surrender is still unconfirmed. At this critical juncture, we cannot interfere.”

“But the explosion in Da Peng City… At least a hundred civilians were injured,” Han Sen pressed on, unable to contain himself.

Although he had guessed what Councilor Cui Min was about to say, he couldn’t help but hope.

But reality told him.

Indeed, he had been too hopeful.

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Councilor Cui Min said indifferently, “Do you think the Headquarters cares about the lives of these people? Keep a lid on the Da Peng City incident, but that doesn’t mean we keep silent. We find a way to extort some benefits from the Sand Flame Association. Compensation must still be paid.”

“Yes, Elder Cui,” Han Sen replied, his gaze lowering as his tone calmed, “Then about Pei Jinye…”

“Send me the medical report, upload it here,” Councilor Cui Min demanded.

“Do you suspect…” Han Sen clearly sensed something amiss.

Councilor Cui Min seemed to be looking at the medical report, speaking deliberately, “When he returned unscathed from his trip to the Western Continent, was it just luck?”

Han Sen, who also had a copy of Pei Jinye’s medical report, glanced at the information, “And there’s the enforcement recorder from that time. Do you need to see it?”

“Send it over,” Councilor Cui Min requested and paused, “The injury to the internal organs is indeed not easy to deal with. Wasn’t he said to have practiced the Body Technique Cultivation Techniques related to ancient martial arts?”

At that moment, the video from the enforcement recorder was transmitted and played.

The voice of Councilor Cui Min slowly came through, “It seems that him coming back unharmed from his journey to the Western Continent was indeed down to luck.”

“Then the fishing plan…”

“Since he’s injured, let’s switch to another candidate,” Councilor Cui Min said, seemingly with some regret, but he quickly put Pei Jinye out of his mind.

“Yes…”

Han Sen didn’t know whether to feel relieved or regretful.

“Xing Tian.”

“I’m here, Your Excellency, please speak,” came the reply.

“Regarding the changes to the fishing plan…”

“Yes.”

…

…

In a hospital ward in Da Peng City.

Pei Jinye had lain in the intensive care unit for three full days before finally being moved to the VIP ward.

“I should have shared this good news with you three days ago, it’s unfortunate such an incident occurred… but it’s still a cause for celebration, Advisor Pei.” Ms. Xu Jing personally peeled an apple and handed it to Pei Jinye.

“Thank you, sis.” Pei Jinye took the apple, seemingly finding the title of advisor far less appealing than the apple in his sister’s hand.

Ms. Xu Jing couldn’t help but look at him upon hearing the nickname, as if considering his status as a patient before choosing not to take issue with it.

She diverted her gaze and said:

“I asked the doctor, you’ve suffered internal injuries, you need to rest quietly for a while, just stay at home and recover. You don’t need to participate in combat missions at the base.”

Pei Jinye listened quietly.

“Is there anything else you need?” Ms. Xu Jing asked, looking inquiringly.

Pei Jinye made no effort to conceal his desire, stating earnestly, “I hope the base can advance me one year’s cultivation resources.”

Ms. Xu Jing’s eyebrows rose slightly, “It’s not that there’s no precedence for advancing pay, but one year in advance… indeed, there’s been no such instance before.”

Ms. Xu Jing seemed somewhat troubled.

Pei Jinye watched her calmly as she put on an act.

Ms. Xu Jing seemed to recognize what he was implying, and with an annoyed glance and a “I wasted my performance on you” expression, she said:

“Let’s meet halfway, limit it to six months. It’s not that I’m trying to shirk my duties, but the situation at the Investigation Base of Da Peng City is not as rosy as you imagine, resources are indeed limited… Supporting a single special ops team already takes up most of the base’s resources.”

“You don’t have to give me that title either,” Pei Jinye said as he leaned back onto the hospital bed, speaking lazily.

“Ungrateful brat,” Ms. Xu Jing scolded with a glare, “Six months is truly my limit; please stay. I won’t lie to you, your advancement to the Extraordinary Third Rank has surely been relayed to Central State, and even the outside world already knows about your presence… although it’s not incredibly shocking, your potential proves that an ‘S’ grade evaluation is no joke.

The Investigation Team needs a figurehead, and you are the best choice. This won’t be a burden on you, and it will add luster to your resume.”

Pei Jinye maintained his tranquil demeanor, “I have the Knight Order behind me, why must I choose the Investigation Team?”

Ms. Xu Jing’s smile froze immediately.

She took a deep breath.

And looked at him with a slight reproach, “Then I won’t keep it from you either, the decision to make you a special advisor for the Investigation Team came from higher up.”

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Clearly, ‘higher up’ referred to Dawn Tower.

“So it seems you know, how do they plan to cultivate me?” Pei Jinye raised an eyebrow.

“You should… understand what the Investigation Team means, right?” Ms. Xu Jing’s gaze became unusually serious, and she unconsciously wanted to take out a lady’s cigarette, but she thought better of it and put it away: “Central State actually hasn’t been this calm in a very long time…”

“Calm?” Pei Jinye looked surprised at this description.

“Yes, calm,” Ms. Xu Jing said softly with a sigh, “You probably don’t know that when Judgement Place was in charge of Central State, the Investigation Team and they were like fire and water… The two sides were at each other’s throats for a full ten years. The horror of that white era is probably only known to the generation of your grandfather.”

Pei Jinye listened noncommittally.

Ms. Xu Jing looked at him: “Now, the power in Central State has concentrated in the hands of the Cui Family, and the fact that you were selected… I don’t know whether it’s good or bad. Since they are willing to give you this position, I think, if nothing unexpected happens, the heavy responsibility of the Investigation Team will fall into your hands… But don’t be too happy too soon. For those bigshots, this kind of bet is just charity, and they don’t just do it for you alone.”

Pei Jinye felt there might be a deeper meaning in Ms. Xu Jing’s words and couldn’t help but look at her.

Ms. Xu Jing’s expression momentarily concealed her thoughts as she stood up and said, “You can seriously consider it. If you refuse, you might lose much more.”

“Sister, don’t frighten me, I’m not easily scared,” Pei Jinye replied with a quiet laugh, completely unfazed by her words. “I need the Investigation Team to ensure resource protection for me. This is not a joke; I need to make sure my interests aren’t compromised. As for the cost of refusal you mentioned, you’ve got the logic wrong; what I refused was just Da Peng City.”

Ms. Xu Jing’s expression immediately became wistful.

She had just realized that this kid was truly troublesome.

“I will still hold my office in Da Peng City for two more years, and during these two years, I will ensure that your resources are not encroached upon by anyone. After two years, if you can advance to Extraordinary Fourth Rank, you will look down on Da Peng City’s resources then.”

“As long as the resources are protected, I’ll stay in Da Peng City,” Pei Jinye said.

Ms. Xu Jing looked up and nodded slowly.

“I trust you.”

“Am I not trusting of Sister as well?”

Pei Jinye replied with a smile.

Ms. Xu Jing couldn’t help but roll her eyes and picked up her bag. “The documents will take effect once signed. Rest well during this time. If you need anything, tell Qiu Hezi. To keep a low profile, only he knows that you’ve been appointed as a special advisor.”

“Thank you.”

Pei Jinye was thanking her for her consideration.

Becoming a special advisor at such a young age… this would certainly cause a stir in Da Peng City.

That Ms. Xu Jing was willing to cover up this matter indicated that she really was considering Pei Jinye’s interests.

As she got up,

Just as she was leaving, she suddenly turned her head back: “Lastly, I really congratulate you on your promotion.”

Pei Jinye’s heart did not feel much joy from the congratulations, but the smile on his face was bright: “Thank you, Sister.”

He was genuinely grateful for Ms. Xu Jing’s congratulations.

“I’m off.”

The door closed.

Brother Bi and Zhou Ye carefully stood at the door.

For them, Qiu Hezi was already a big shot at the base.

Now that Ms. Xu Jing had come personally, even though they were old hands at this, they couldn’t help but act restrained.

Ms. Xu Jing, aware of their relationship with Pei Jinye, smiled soothingly, indicating that Pei Jinye’s injuries would heal soon, and that the base would also provide a professional physician.

After she left,

Brother Bi and Zhou Ye hurried into Pei Jinye’s hospital room, both praying and thanking heaven.

None of them anticipated an accident happening three days ago, let alone that those criminals would resort to using high-powered weapons…

Fortunately, Pei Jinye was okay, or Brother Bi would have been guilty for life.

“I’m fine, really fine,”

Pei Jinye reassured them as they appeared to be scared out of their wits, laughing softly.

Before long,

Rapid footsteps were heard in the hallway.

Before they could see who it was, they already heard the heart-wrenching cries of Gu Wutong.

“Old Pei! Damn, wrong door, sorry, didn’t mean to disturb!”

Exiting the room and confirming the room number, Gu Wutong once again threw himself before Pei Jinye with a heart-rending yell.

“Old Pei! Thank goodness you’re okay…”

With a numb expression, Pei Jinye looked up and waved a hand.

“Please escort him out.”

After the commotion, Brother Bi hurried the two away, leaving Pei Jinye enough time to rest.

However, before they left, Pei Jinye asked them to turn on the television.

There happened to be news broadcasting.

The Governor of Savage Mountain City, having been interrogated the previous day, was found in the early morning to have died by suicide out of fear.

Pei Jinye silently watched.

In his mind, he pondered…

Central State had actually suppressed all news of the Sand Flame Association.

“How ironic… I’m really curious, does he only see interests in his eyes?”