Chapter 585: Chapter 600: Qiu Yun Visits
Baiyu did not expect this.
That He Jin, a Tier Two Grandmaster, would ask him in such a situation.
The gap between the two of them.
Could be described as worlds apart.
Baiyu wasn’t naive enough to think that He Jin genuinely wanted his advice.
Baiyu’s suggestion was to play it safe.
Would He Jin listen?
Neither He Jin nor Qiu Yun, nor the Armed Department of the Anomaly Bureau.
Are swayed by the current Baiyu.
The difference in power is too great.
Naturally, there are no words to say.
Only when the power is equal, does one have the right to an equal conversation.
He Jin’s question.
Was merely to make Baiyu cast his vote in favor of suppressing Qiu Yun, so that his plan could proceed unimpeded.
The three major departments vote.
Once the majority wins, the rest must support unconditionally.
Baiyu pondered for a moment and said, "Chief He, I’m not knowledgeable about military affairs.
Whether it’s Minister Qiu or Chief He.
Both of you have more experience than a junior like me.
So on this matter, I won’t express my opinion.
However.
I can assure you that during this time, there will be no security issues within Mountain City.
I will ensure internal stability and fulfill the responsibilities of the Security Bureau!"
These words.
Neither He Jin nor Qiu Yun could find fault with them.
It’s indeed reasonable for the other party to say such things.
How could someone in their twenties possibly understand military matters?
Doing what the Security Bureau ought to do is already extremely commendable.
After all.
During a battle, the stability of the rear is also very important, so Baiyu’s burden is significant.
It was only because he brought in a Legendary Ship.
Otherwise, neither Qiu Yun nor He Jin would have been sure if he could keep control.
"Chief He, by discussing like this, we are merely trapped in endless debate."
Qiu Yun seemed to concede: "Let’s proceed with your plan. This attack by the Shell People Race will be a prolonged battle. If the situation is unfavorable, we can retreat into the city and fortify it."
He Jin’s expression showed joy.
Qiu Yun’s words indicated agreement with He Jin’s plan.
Continuing the debate.
Would indeed be a waste of the precious time we have now.
The Shell People Race’s army is only a few hundred kilometers away from Mountain City.
Right now.
Every second is extremely critical.
"Since that is the case, then announce that the entire city enters a state of war preparedness, and build and set up defensive fortifications.
The fifth, sixth, and seventh corps of Mountain City will join me as the vanguard army to fight."
He Jin made arrangements without objection.
Orders were issued from the government center, and the entire Mountain City began to mobilize.
Each gate, each department.
Immediately entered wartime mode, and the Underground Martial Artists’ army also began to secretly mobilize and gather.
Outside Mountain City.
The commanders of the two large military camps simultaneously received the orders to advance.
"It really is going to be a fight."
Baiyu thought quietly to himself.
...
Five days later.
Mountain City had completely transitioned from a normal state to a wartime state.
Although prosperity still remained inside the city.
Most Martial Artists no longer left the city, and even if they did, they dared not go too far.
Otherwise, once discovered by the non-human race, there would be no way to survive.
In the end.
He Jin straightforwardly issued a lockdown order.
The Security Bureau began to operate at full capacity, capturing several spies within just a few days.
Internal traitors.
They are never lacking at any time.
No, no.
To be precise, they are human traitors.
In the war between the two races, the initial step is always mutual infiltration, planting internal spies, as the strongest fortress in the world is always breached from within.
Of course.
The East Prosperity Imperial’s punishment for internal spies is extremely cruel, too.
Implication and execution.
Meaning if one becomes a spy, their entire family will be beheaded.
Just like the ancient implication of nine generations.
It’s a very inhumane, yet fully supported law across the East Prosperity Imperial.
Such traitors who betray the country and race should be completely exterminated.
Even their families should be too!
The relatively safe life enjoyed today was bought with the lives of countless Martial Artists. If those betrayers are not executed, how could we explain it to the fallen Martial Artists and their families?
Therefore.
In just this short period, Baiyu, leading the Security Bureau, raided several houses consecutively, all of which turned out to be spies.
Baiyu’s approach was extremely simple.
Beheading!
Each execution was held at the city gates, in front of the entire city’s citizens; anyone who wished to witness could.
The largest execution involved seventy-one people, including many Martial Artists and Extraordinary.
This was a small Martial Artist Clan.
Although no one dared say Baiyu was tyrannical, his decisive and ruthless approach, never hesitating or delaying, gradually earned him a notorious reputation in Mountain City.
Even.
In the world of underground martial artists, they secretly called him "Cold-Faced Blood Hand."
This nickname was highly fitting.
And gradually, the impression of the Security Bureau in people’s minds began to change.
Previously, everyone thought.
It was just an organization that collected protection fees, loafed around, and mediated neighborhood disputes.
It turned out.
This period made them realize the terrifying nature of this organization.
No one knew where Baiyu found two Tier Four deputy directors, who were extremely ruthless every time they raided.
Anyway.
If the Security Bureau knocked on your door, there was no good outcome.
Some quietly said they would rather be jailed by the Anomaly Bureau than deal with the Security Bureau.
Because.
Anyone personally sought by the Security Bureau would appear at the execution platform at the city gates within hours.
Their efficiency and action power were maxed out.
Ten days later, at the Security Bureau headquarters.
"Director Bai, the spies exposed these past days indicate that Mountain City’s situation is not optimistic."
Qiu Yun personally came to meet him to discuss the matter.
Baiyu set down his pen and rubbed his brow, "Minister Qiu, you’re correct. These people are confirmed spies with solid evidence; who knows how many remain hidden.
I suspect.
There’s certainly a high-ranking person within Mountain City who has defected to the other race.
If we don’t uncover this person, simply killing these small fries won’t achieve much."
Qiu Yun showed a surprised expression.
He hadn’t expected.
Baiyu could consider this and have the courage to speak openly.
Indeed.
Qiu Yun also believed that there must be a high-level infiltration within Mountain City. However, it is not easy to investigate.
Especially with the imminent great battle.
Instigating a major upheaval within high-level ranks at this time can cause chaos and is not a trivial matter.
"Director Bai, since you’ve guessed my reason for visiting, do you have a countermeasure?"
Qiu Yun asked casually.
He didn’t expect Baiyu to have a specific plan, as the issue was distressing even with his own experience.
However.
Baiyu earnestly raised his head at this time, "To be honest, Elder Qiu, I do have a somewhat immature idea for this situation, but I need your guidance for specific actions."
