The Rift Between Cities: The Uprisers

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"What are you doing here?"

"What are you doing here?"

They spoke in unison.

The deputy captain was also stunned for a moment.

"Captain Wen, you know each other?" the deputy captain asked the woman.

Before the woman could answer, Ning Fan had an even stronger reaction.

"She's your captain?"

"Yes!" The deputy captain looked bewildered. "Wen Cai, captain of the Monitors in F27 District."

Indeed, this woman was none other than Sister Cai, who had taken Ning Fan's weapon at the black market earlier that day!

Ning Fan had previously thought that this woman must have some status in F27 District, judging from the attitude of those around her. But he never imagined she would be the captain of the Monitors!

"Old Meng, why did you arrest him? What did he do?" Wen Cai looked at the deputy captain with equal confusion.

The deputy captain thought for a moment and, to be cautious, didn't answer immediately. Instead, he asked, "Captain Wen, what's your relationship with him?"

Wen Cai looked at Ning Fan, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

After considering for a while, she said softly, "He's sort of my client."

"Oh, then it's fine." The deputy captain even walked behind the chair and untied Ning Fan.

His attitude was completely different from before.

"So you're one of us. Sorry about that, young man!"

Ning Fan looked at the deputy captain and couldn't help but ask, "Brother, are you possessed by a Soul Servant?"

The deputy captain laughed awkwardly, not taking offense. He picked up the rope and was about to leave. "Captain Wen, I'll leave you two to talk. As for the specific reason... ask this young man!"

He paused, then bowed slightly to Ning Fan, "Young man, don't forget you just thanked me earlier! Don't go spreading rumors about things that didn't happen, alright?"

Just as the deputy captain was about to open the door and leave, Wen Cai stopped him.

"Wait."

The deputy captain looked nervous. "What is it, Captain Wen?"

"Do you have any more cigarettes?"

"Ah! Yes! Yes!" The deputy captain handed a whole pack of cigarettes to Wen Cai. "Just bought them from the Gifted Path, new stock!"

"Alright, you can go now."

Wen Cai took the cigarettes and waved her hand dismissively.

The deputy captain showed no regret at all, instead looking relieved as he hurried out.

Ning Fan was dumbfounded.

This deputy captain had seemed quite tough just moments ago!

How did he suddenly turn into a fawning old eunuch in the presence of the empress dowager, with such a sycophantic expression?

This Wen Cai...

Was she really that scary?

"Why did you come here?" Wen Cai lit a cigarette. "Came to ask sister to help you leave the district?"

"Two minutes ago, I didn't even know you were the captain of the Monitors." Ning Fan smiled bitterly. "Weren't you doing business in the black market?"

"Who says you can't do business while on the government payroll?" Wen Cai raised an eyebrow. "I'm asking you! Why did you come in? If you really did something wrong, we're not that close. Don't expect me to protect you."

"I summoned my Soul Servant within the district."

Ning Fan recounted what had just happened.

After listening, Wen Cai pursed her lips and said, "It's fine, not a big deal."

"That's it?"

"What else? Want me to treat you to dinner?" Wen Cai was straightforward in handling matters. "Alright, you can go! This has nothing to do with you anymore. Be more careful in the future."

"What about Su Bei?" Ning Fan asked.

Wen Cai said indifferently, "That's our business as Monitors."

"I really have a way to catch him!" Ning Fan showed no intention of leaving.

Wen Cai's eyelids gradually lowered, and her gaze towards Ning Fan took on a hint of peculiarity.

"Little stray dog, don't overestimate yourself. If so many district Monitors can't do it, what makes you think you can?"

Ning Fan was about to explain his idea when he suddenly froze.

She...

What did she just call me?

Little stray dog?

Was this just his imagination, or...

Did she know something?

Stay calm.

Ning Fan steadied his nerves and controlled his emotional fluctuations.

"Listen to my plan. You won't lose anything." Ning Fan said seriously. "If you think it's not feasible, you can reject me then."

Wen Cai stared at Ning Fan for a while, then suddenly smiled. "Alright, let's hear it."

"First, give me a list of the victims." Ning Fan's eyes lit up. "I need to know how many people Su Bei killed tonight!"

Wen Cai hardly hesitated before opening the door and instructing her subordinates to bring the list.

Ning Fan studied the list carefully for a while before finally smiling.

"He will definitely come back."

Ning Fan looked up. "And it won't be more than three days!"

Wen Cai finally showed some interest. "Why are you so sure?"

"Because he hasn't finished killing!" Ning Fan pointed at the list. "This man called Zhou Hao, a family of four was killed! And this Xu Feng, even his bedridden father wasn't spared! This shows that Su Bei is vindictive and thorough in his revenge!"

"And then?"

"Do you know why Su Bei killed them?"

"Probably because of some conflict with Zhou Hao and Xu Feng at the black market during the day?"

"Exactly! Coincidentally, I was right there when they had the conflict!" Ning Fan was a bit excited. "Just before you came to check my goods!"

"Go on."

"This conflict, to be honest, was nothing more than a minor verbal dispute! But Su Bei killed their entire families! This is enough to prove that Su Bei's personality is quite paranoid, and... extremely arrogant!"

Ning Fan pointed at the list. "The person who had the conflict with Su Bei at that time was Zhou Hao. Xu Feng just chimed in, but he was also killed! The problem is, besides Xu Feng, there were two other people who also spoke up for Zhou Hao!"

Wen Cai's beautiful eyes flashed.

"So, you mean Su Bei will come back to kill the other two people as well?"

"Not just the other two people, but their entire families!" Ning Fan said with certainty.

Wen Cai finally looked serious.

She extinguished her cigarette and pinched her chin, thinking for a long time.

"He really dares to come back?"

"No, it's not a matter of daring anymore! Because he won't feel afraid!" Ning Fan's voice was low. "When a person repeatedly breaks the rules without receiving any punishment, the so-called rules in his eyes... become meaningless!"

Wen Cai gritted her teeth, anger flashing in her eyes.

"Fine! Then I'll have the guards slightly relax their vigilance and see if he really has the guts to come in!"

"That's not necessary." Ning Fan disagreed with her. "People have died in the district, and the criminal has escaped. If the guards relax their vigilance, it might make him suspect something is amiss! Sister Cai, Su Bei is a madman, true, but at the same time... he's not stupid!"

Wen Cai frowned as she looked at Ning Fan.

After a long while, she unexpectedly smiled.

"How about you take charge of this operation?"

Ning Fan was stunned.

Wen Cai crossed her arms and tilted her head. "I'm not joking, and I'm not mocking you! I just think that since this idea came from you, it's most appropriate for you to be in charge."

"But I'm not a Monitor."

"It doesn't matter. I'm the captain, I make the decisions." Wen Cai smiled. "However, if Su Bei doesn't come back as you predicted, I won't give you those Solas, okay?"

Ning Fan was dumbfounded.

This woman, isn't she being a bit unreasonable?

What does this have to do with their previous business?

But before he could object, Wen Cai's smile gradually turned somewhat evil.

"But if Su Bei really comes and you fail to catch him, you'll be the one to take responsibility!"

Chapter 31: Soul Suppression Device

"This... doesn't seem appropriate?" Ning Fan laughed dryly.

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. It's decided." Wen Cai patted Ning Fan's shoulder. "Sister trusts you."

"No, Sister Cai, this has nothing to do with trust!" Ning Fan became anxious. "I'm not a Monitor, I just gave you a heads up. Why should I be responsible? Besides, there's no benefit for me in this! I lose either way, whether he comes or not!"

"Weren't you quite confident earlier?" Wen Cai teased with a smile.

Ning Fan was about to speak when Wen Cai added another sentence: "If we catch him, you get to interrogate him first."

Ning Fan's heart skipped a beat.

Interrogate first!

He desperately needed this opportunity!

At the very least, he needed to pry out Brother Chuan's whereabouts from Su Bei's mouth!

Wait a minute!

Why did Wen Cai know that he wanted to interrogate him?

This woman, what exactly does she know?

"Well? Do you agree?" Wen Cai asked softly.

Ning Fan stared at Wen Cai for a while.

At least for now, Wen Cai didn't seem to have any hostile intentions.

If he hadn't actively proposed to capture Su Bei, he could have safely left this place by now.

"I agree." Ning Fan decisively agreed. "But I have one more condition."

"Kids are so troublesome, always making demands of adults." Wen Cai tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Go on."

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When Wen Cai led Ning Fan out of the room and into the Monitors' office hall, many people looked over curiously.

This guy actually came out unscathed?

"Captain Wen, he..." The tall, thin man from earlier stood up with a puzzled expression.

"You just stay put for now." Wen Cai waved her hand, interrupting him.

The tall, thin man immediately fell silent.

Wen Cai clapped her hands a few times to attract everyone's attention.

"I want to tell everyone something. Regarding Su Bei using his Soul Servant to kill people in the district today, I have a new idea."

Wen Cai pulled Ning Fan in front of her, placing her hands on his shoulders. "To be precise, this kid has a good idea!"

"So, for the next three days, this kid will be in charge of directing the Monitors' operations! Including me, everyone will follow his arrangements!"

"However, this is also within reasonable limits! If his requests violate regulations, you can report to me, and I will give my opinion as appropriate."

"Everyone, do you understand?"

The crowd was stunned.

Wasn't this kid just brought back under arrest?

How did he suddenly become the commander-in-chief?

"But, Captain Wen, this..." The tall, thin man clearly couldn't accept it.

"Oh right, Li Hui, there's something else I need to tell you." Wen Cai looked at the tall, thin man. "I heard you kicked this kid earlier?"

The man called Li Hui was slightly taken aback, but he quickly justified himself righteously: "This kid was too arrogant earlier. To make him behave, I..."

"Just tell me, did you kick him or not?"

"I... I did..."

"Alright." Wen Cai said calmly. "I promised this kid that if we can catch Su Bei, he gets to return that kick to you."

Li Hui glared angrily at Ning Fan.

Ning Fan looked back at him calmly.

This was the condition he had just proposed to Wen Cai.

He hadn't forgotten about Li Hui's kick.

"Fine, you little brat! If you really have the ability to catch Su Bei, what's the big deal about letting you kick me once?" Li Hui sneered.

"What did you say earlier at the district wall? Don't let me get my hands on you, right?" Ning Fan smiled. "So now, doesn't this count as you falling into my hands?"

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Outside F27 District, in the Misty Forest.

Puff...

Puff puff puff...

After a series of sounds, the blonde Su Bei stood up, leaning against a tree, his face a bit pale.

"Damn it! That Courage Crystal really was rotten!" Su Bei grumbled. "I knew it wasn't worth two thousand! Fucking swindlers! Damn it!"

Ring ring ring.

The phone rang, and Su Bei took out his mobile phone. Seeing the number on it, his brows furrowed even more.

But he still answered.

"Young Master, this is Ye Liang."

"I know. Spit it out."

"There's an important matter at home recently. Master Su asked me to bring you back."

"Not going back."

"Young Master..."

"Stop wasting my time! If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up!"

"Master Su said if you don't come back, he'll kill your mother."

"..."

A gloomy look flashed in Su Bei's eyes.

"Young Master, I think... your father is not joking."

"I'll be back within three days." Su Bei interrupted Ye Liang. "Tell that old bastard, if he dares to touch my mom, I'll finish him off."

"Alright, I'll convey your message."

Ye Liang was silent for a moment. "Young Master, my advice is that you should set off as soon as possible."

"I don't need you to manage me! I said three days means three days!" Su Bei said impatiently. "I'll come back after I've killed everyone who needs to be killed!"

"Kill people?"

"Hanging up!"

Su Bei hung up the phone, a sickly flush appearing on his face.

"Oh my! I'm so angry! I really want to kill someone..."

At this moment, a golden light emanated from the ring on Su Bei's finger...

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"What did you say?! Why didn't you tell me earlier?" In the hall, Ning Fan excitedly questioned Wen Cai. "Even Monitors can't use Soul Servants within the district? How can we possibly catch Su Bei then?"

"You were so confident earlier, I thought you already knew!" Wen Cai, wearing the Monitor's uniform, leaned back in her office chair, her beautiful legs propped up on the desk in front of her.

Ning Fan was cursing in his heart.

This woman must have done this on purpose.

She had already put him in charge, and only now she tells him that the rule against using Soul Servants within the district applies to Monitors as well!

Su Bei was at least at the Hundred Souls level. How could they possibly catch him without using Soul Servants?

"Relax! We have other methods." Wen Cai smiled. "Soul Suppression Device, high-tech stuff. Ever heard of it?"

As Wen Cai explained, Ning Fan's eyes were opened to new possibilities.

The Soul Suppression Device was a high-tech instrument produced by the research institute. Almost all of its components were salvaged from the Gifted Path.

This device consisted of four parts.

When the four parts were placed at intervals not exceeding fifty meters and activated, they would form a vacuum zone where Soul Servants couldn't be used.

"Why didn't you use this thing before?" Ning Fan asked curiously.

"The Soul Suppression Device takes at least twenty minutes to activate," Wen Cai said. "So it can only be set up in advance. We can't use it directly during a capture operation."

Ning Fan pondered for a moment.

"How many of these devices do you have?"

"Two sets." Wen Cai held up two fingers. "How to arrange them is up to you."

"Alright." Ning Fan had already made a plan. "Then let's start setting them up now!"

"So early?" Wen Cai was surprised. "That guy just ran out less than two hours ago. Could he possibly come back so quickly?"

"It's hard to say." Ning Fan looked out the window. "He's a madman. We can't judge him by normal standards."

"Then if he really comes back, doesn't that mean you're a madman too?" Wen Cai looked at Ning Fan teasingly. "Otherwise, how could you guess a madman's thoughts?"

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