Chapter 86: Ability Assessment

Chapter 86: Ability Assessment

Zhong Yi didn’t report the incident because if he told an ordinary police officer, he wouldn’t even know how to explain it properly.

But Chu Ge could.

He directly picked up the phone and dialed Lin Wuyang’s number, “Wuyang, there’s a case involving ability users here. Is it appropriate to report it to you?”

Lin Wuyang took it seriously, “What’s the situation?”

“The Black Room... You actually know about it, but you just didn’t trust it without any contact?”

Lin Wuyang fell silent for a moment, “Hmm.”

Damn, you know a lot.

“Last time, when you solved the case of the Wang family’s nightclub, it was reported by the Black Room. Now their people are being retaliated against. They’re in the hospital. Do you want to come and take their statement?”

Lin Wuyang’s voice became louder, “They’re being retaliated against too?”

“Too?”

“Early this morning, Zhang Xiaoren... Oh, that’s Zhang Qiren’s brother. He’s not in charge of underground business now, but a legitimate real estate company. That real estate company was reported last night for tax evasion, issuing false VAT invoices. The evidence, complete and intact, was sent to the tax inspection. The amount is large enough to be considered economic crime. Today morning, the tax inspection and economic investigation have already started a joint investigation and have entered his company.”

Chu Ge remembered that last time Zhang Qiren had used that skinny monkey-like man to shift blame onto his brother. In the eyes of the Wang family, it was Zhang Xiaoren who had targeted him originally.

So Zhang Xiaoren is also being retaliated against, everything adds up.

Lin Wuyang added, “The ability used by the intruder who broke into Zhang Xiaoren’s company’s finance office seems to be writing on the face.”

“So it can be basically confirmed that it’s the Wang family’s doing?”

Lin Wuyang replied, “Yes. Wait for me, I’ll come to the hospital.”

After a while, Lin Wuyang entered with several subordinates to take statements from Wan Zijun and Panda. He nodded in acknowledgement towards Zhong Yi, indicating friendliness, and then he pulled Chu Ge outside the door. “Let’s take a walk.”

Chu Ge followed him outside the hospital building, and the two of them strolled along the side of the road.

“As for who is behind this matter, from our perspective, it doesn’t matter much. Just like the last time, whether it was Zhang Xiaoren who reported it or someone else, I don’t care,” Lin Wuyang calmly said to Chu Ge. “They are reporting each other, but ultimately, they are exposing illegal activities, and we will only support that.”

Chu Ge said, “But Zijun and Panda were beaten and stabbed. This can result in death. The cause was also retaliation for exposing illegal activities. Will the police take action?”

“Of course, we will take action on that,” Lin Wuyang said. “In fact, the situation on your side is a match to what we have here. I already know who the other party is.”

He hesitated for a moment and asked, “Can I help with this matter? Will you accept cooperation from an enthusiastic citizen?”

Lin Wuyang glanced at him for a while and finally sighed. “So, you joined the Black Room, right?”

“Yes, I just joined recently. I’m an outsider, a masked participant.”

“If it’s this organization, I won’t say much. After all, Director Gu from the capital city recommended this group to me... I wasn’t sure before, so I observed from a distance without direct contact. This incident can be considered as our first cooperation and contact, getting to know each other from now on.”

“Director Gu... which organization?”

“The Supernatural Information Compilation and Editing Society,” Lin Wuyang smiled. “When she came to Nanjiang last time, she was compiling and editing some information. The first issue of their publication has come out, which is a good reference for us.”

“Can I take a look?”

“No, it’s an internal publication, but you can look at this page.” Lin Wuyang took out a booklet and turned to a specific page.

“Directory of People With Special Abilties (Internal Trial Issue):”

Name: Rong Fu.

Status: Fugitive serial killer (high risk).

Ability: Stillness and Mimicry – Replicate ability with slightly higher level.

Development Level: Currently able to replicate only one ability at a time, unknown evolution level.

Nature: Multifunctional.

Potential: A-.

“What does this ‘potential’ mean?” Chu Ge asked curiously. “With such an impressive ability, being able to replicate an ability to a higher level, it’s only rated as an A? And a minus sign? I feel like it should be SSS.”

Lin Wuyang shook his head. “This assessment was done by an expert group above, and it’s subjective judgment at best, so there may be mistakes, which can be corrected later. Secondly, this potential doesn’t represent the current abilities; it refers to the development prospects. Once his potential is fully exploited, the most he can do is replicate a few more abilities simultaneously. Overall, there are still limitations. For now, he is only suitable for ambushing individuals. What will he do when faced with multiple people? What will he do if a group of us opens fire on him...”

“Emmmm...”

“Besides, this evaluation takes multiple factors into account. It’s not just about assessing combat power. That’s why there’s another column called ‘Nature’ above, right? My ability is not suited for combat, but my potential is rated as a B. It seems to be related to psychic abilities and has a promising future for exploration.” Lin Wuyang patted Chu Ge’s shoulder. “Your ability seems to be invulnerability? It’s really strange. How did a writer like you end up with this kind of ability? Did you prepare it in advance for dealing with your future wife?”

Lin Wuyang looked him up and down. “I personally think your potential should also be rated as a B. You were assessed at some point, I don’t know when.”

((*TL Note: Murong Fu is a fictional character from the Chinese wuxia novel “The Deer and the Cauldron” written by Jin Yong. He is skilled in many forms of martial arts but specialises in none. His fighting style is described as “returning you with your own way” because he likes to use his opponents’ signature moves against them.))

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