Chapter 2281: Chapter 1971: If Anyone Betrays the Deceit Suppression Bureau, I Can Spot It Instantly
Gu Tao immediately stepped out from the Commander’s lineup and saluted Lu Chen, saying, "Thank you, Master Lu, for valuing me. I will surely not disappoint Master Lu nor the Deceit Suppression Bureau!"
Upon hearing Gu Tao’s words, Lu Chen replied with a smile, "I trust Commander Gu will indeed not disappoint the Deceit Suppression Bureau."
Seeing Lu Chen’s smile and hearing his words, Gu Tao felt something odd, but couldn’t tell if he was overthinking it.
Gu Tao then stood in front of the people Lu Chen had chosen, awaiting Prince Zhen Nan’s appointment. But at that moment, the aura around Prince Zhen Nan suddenly erupted, a surge of Black Evil soaring skyward.
Feeling this terrifying aura, everyone present except for the senior members of the Deceit Suppression Bureau was stunned.
Then Prince Zhen Nan spoke to Gu Tao and the people behind him, saying, "Arrest all these people."
Upon hearing Prince Zhen Nan’s words, the Deceit Suppressing Guards were once again stunned, looking at each other.
Weren’t they supposed to form a new organization? Why are people being arrested now? What did these people do wrong? Why should they be arrested?
The Deceit Suppressing Guards all looked towards Fan Yaodong, as Fan Yaodong was originally the Commander of the Deceit Suppressing Guards.
Fan Yaodong sighed and said, "Follow Prince Zhen Nan’s orders, arrest them all; they are traitors to the Deceit Suppression Bureau."
Upon hearing Fan Yaodong’s words, Gu Tao and the others finally realized their identities had been discovered.
Gu Tao hurriedly said, "My lord, what do you mean by this? How could we be traitors?"
Lu Chen smiled and said, "Whether or not you’re traitors will become clear after interrogation."
Gu Tao stared directly at Lu Chen and then said, "Is it just because Master Lu says we are traitors that we are traitors?"
"Accusing us of being traitors without any evidence—how can this convince anyone?"
At this time, Gu Tao looked at Prince Zhen Nan, "Prince Zhen Nan, we’ve been in the Deceit Suppression Bureau for many years, even if not meritorious, we’ve worked hard, shed who-knows-how-much blood for the Bureau, and in the end, Master Lu accuses us of being traitors, aren’t you afraid the Deceit Suppressing Guards will be disheartened?"
Lu Chen said, "Commander Gu, it seems you won’t shed tears until you see the coffin."
Speaking this, Lu Chen glanced at Gu Tao and those behind him and continued, "Haven’t you noticed? Most of the people I picked come from the Heavenly Fate Sect."
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s words, Gu Tao was horrified. He had actually noticed earlier that indeed many people were from the Heavenly Fate Sect, but at this point, he certainly couldn’t admit it.
Gu Tao immediately said, "What Heavenly Fate Sect? I’ve never heard of this force."
Gu Tao, with only early-stage Profound Realm strength, knew very well: the dozens of them attempting to flee from the presence of numerous Earth Realm masters was near impossible.
So now the best strategy was to muddy the waters; if they’re accused of being traitors without evidence, the other Deceit Suppressing Guards will surely worry they might suddenly be labeled traitors one day.
If Prince Zhen Nan wants to control the Deceit Suppression Bureau, he mustn’t lose people’s hearts; without them, the guards won’t truly serve Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
But evidently, Gu Tao underestimated Prince Zhen Nan’s decisiveness. As he was about to continue arguing, the spiritual evil aura from Prince Zhen Nan suddenly surged towards Gu Tao and the people behind him, pressing them to the ground, unable to move.
Prince Zhen Nan coldly addressed the Deceit Suppressing Guards from the Criminal Law Department, "Take them all for interrogation; I want intelligence on the Heavenly Fate Sect before sunset."
Gu Tao, pinned tightly by Prince Zhen Nan’s aura, was entirely unable to move. He grit his teeth, trying to incite the group, but Prince Zhen Nan gave him no chance.
Seeing Gu Tao still wanting to speak, Prince Zhen Nan struck with his palm, a Palm Evil directly knocking Gu Tao unconscious.
After Gu Tao collapsed, the Criminal Law Department guards seemed to awaken from a dream, promptly acting to tie up all those Lu Chen had chosen, removing them from the Training Ground.
After the Criminal Law Department took away Lu Chen’s chosen individuals, Prince Zhen Nan glanced at the present Deceit Suppressing Guards and spoke, "If you do not wish to be known, do not do; those who dare to side with the mysterious and work for them, once discovered by me, will only meet death."
"I will not wrong any good person, nor will I let go any vile one. You’re surely wondering how I discovered they were traitors."
Upon hearing these words, the present Deceit Suppressing Guards focused intensely on Prince Zhen Nan, truly wanting to know how he identified the traitors, as they all seemed conscientious.
Prince Zhen Nan then looked at Lu Chen and said, "Lu Chen, tell them."
Prince Zhen Nan initially did not intend to reveal that Lu Chen possessed the Person Recognition Skill, but after considering, he realized exposing it would certainly deter those contemplating betrayal.
Moreover, Lu Chen had mentioned he couldn’t completely confirm all traitors within the Bureau, suggesting some sellouts must be present without joining mysterious factions, which Lu Chen couldn’t identify.
These individuals will eventually relay today’s events to the mysterious, who will soon learn Lu Chen can identify traitors.
However, that’s not the key issue; the key is the mysterious faction originally intends retaliation against Zhen Nan Prince Manor.
Even without Lu Chen possessing the skill, the mysterious won’t spare him, so better to expose Lu Chen’s skill upfront, thereby drawing out hidden enemies, easing the hunt for Earth Realm mysterious hiding spots.
Seeing Prince Zhen Nan instruct him to speak, Lu Chen realized it was to exploit his skill for deterring potential traitors within the Bureau.
So Lu Chen proactively stated, "The reason I could pinpoint them is simple: because I possess a Person Recognition Skill."
"Anyone betraying the Bureau, I can identify at a glance."
Upon hearing this, all present Deceit Suppressing Guards were stunned.
Is it really possible to determine if someone is a traitor?
Person Recognition Skill? What kind of magic is this?
How could a Spirit Martial Artist possess such a skill, sounding more like a Taoist Sect magic? Could Lu Chen have a Taoist Sect Honored Master?
At this time, Prince Zhen Nan reined in his aura, then glanced at the present Deceit Suppressing Guards, "That’s all for today, everyone disperse."
As his voice fell, Prince Zhen Nan turned and headed for the Meeting Hall, with the senior members of the Bureau promptly following.
Back in the Meeting Hall, Fan Yaodong, confused, asked, "Prince Zhen Nan, you revealed that Master Lu possesses the Person Recognition Skill, aren’t you worried this news will leak? If the mysterious learn, they will surely try everything to eliminate Master Lu."
