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Chapter 55 Using Cataclysmic Ability (7000 words, seeking follow-up readership)

With that thought in mind, Qiu Tu took the communicator and said to Liu Fuping and Wang Xi, "You guys get ready, I'm going to make a call."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Liu Fuping responded with a sweet voice, "Yes, Commander."

Wang Xi also stood up straight and respectfully replied, "Understood, Section Chief."

After greeting the two, Qiu Tu took the communicator and went to the end of the corridor.

Instead of redialing immediately, he... first used his "Cataclysmic ability."

Ever since he left the Interrogation Section's office, Qiu Tu felt like someone was watching him.

As a newly awakened Cataclysmic, Qiu Tu was sure his Spiritual Perception couldn't be wrong.

So he surreptitiously checked his surroundings to ensure no one was there; then, he focused his attention on the surveillance cameras scattered throughout the Investigation Bureau.

As one of the three major institutions of power in Xinjie City, the Investigation Bureau was equipped with complete security measures and anti-theft systems. This included several surveillance cameras in each floor's corridor.

Ordinarily, no one would watch these cameras; they were just for show.

But today's unusual feeling led Qiu Tu to speculate: Could someone be observing him through the surveillance?

This suspicion peaked while he was exchanging flirtatious glances with Liu Fuping.

Because he noticed that, at that time, that sense of being "watched" disappeared for a moment. Qiu Tu guessed that the watcher had become bored and either had a momentary distraction or shifted their gaze away.

And now, as he was about to make a phone call, that feeling of scrutiny returned. Clearly, the watcher had also noticed Qiu Tu's "situation."

Qiu Tu wasn't sure if the Investigation Bureau's cameras had audio capabilities, so he had to... eliminate all possibilities as much as he could.

With that in mind, Qiu Tu tried to use his "Cataclysmic ability" for the first time.

There was no difficulty, no unfamiliarity; it was as if it was an inborn instinct. As the notion surged in his heart, the Cataclysmic ability "Reshape Order" immediately took effect.

In that instant, Qiu Tu's eyes turned deep blue once again, the misty gray fog spread, and the surrounding environment began to fade away...

He found himself standing in a narrow space of only four square meters.

He felt like he could be the omnipotent god in this space, acting at will: nobody could refuse him, and nobody could resist him...

It was the intoxicating feeling of standing at the pinnacle of power, in command of everything!

'Is this... my Cataclysmic ability?'

Qiu Tu silently marveled to himself, then forced himself to calm down and set the rules for this "Order Space" for the next 24 hours.

"When I enter this space, all people, machines, and Treasures outside will only see, hear, and record me continuously dialing the phone without getting through... "

As the rule was established, the gray mist dispersed, the physical world returned, and everything seemed no different from just a moment ago. But... it was entirely different.

Qiu Tu turned and looked back, and Liu Fuping was also looking his way.

Their gazes met, but the beautiful matron, as if she hadn't seen Qiu Tu at all, casually brushed her hair and turned her head away.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu knew the rule he had set was in effect.

He didn't delay; rather, he immediately pulled out two communicators, first using Ah-Tai's communicator to return a call to Lin Zuo.

Then, he used his own communicator to dial Ah-Tai's communicator.

Of course... since Ah-Tai's communicator was in the process of making a call, it couldn't go through...

Having done all this, the call from Lin Zuo came through.

He was clearly waiting for Qiu Tu's call, so as soon as it rang, he picked it up.

Upon picking up, Lin Zuo's chilly voice came through, "Qiu Tu. You're messing with the Security Department."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu knew Lin Zuo had indeed inquired with Master Qin Si.

But he couldn't admit it, so he laughed and said, "What are you talking about, Section Chief Lin? You're from the Security Department. If you gave me eight guts, I still wouldn't dare to toy with you guys."

Lin Zuo chuckled twice and said, "Is that so?"

"Then why does Master Qin Si say he doesn't know anything about Yan Chen colluding with the Anti-government Armed Forces?"

"Furthermore, he said you also deceived him. You told him, we were investigating the Qin Family's collusion with the Anti-government Armed Forces!"

"How do you explain that?"

Feigning surprise, Qiu Tu said, "Ah? Is that so?"

"Impossible!"

"He personally told me yesterday that he had evidence against Yan Chen!"

After this, Qiu Tu hesitated for two seconds before pretending to come to a realization, "Could it be that he got scared and changed his mind?"

"Section Chief Lin, let me tell you, that old man started to get cold feet on his way to you. He called me several times, with threats and attempts to ingratiate himself, all because he no longer wanted to report on Yan Chen. But after I threatened him with his wife and children, he finally went to you."

"I reckon he deliberately lied to you because he's afraid of offending Yan Chen."

"Qiu Tu, you motherf@#%!@"

"Son of a b@#!*#!"

"You're really not a f@#!#!"

And just as Qiu Tu was pinning all the blame on Master Qin Si... from the communicators came a barrage of expletives fragrant with Master Qin Si's anger.

Obviously... possibly worried that Qiu Tu could hoodwink them, Lin Zuo, while making the call, had switched on the speakerphone. Qiu Tu's attempt to frame Master Qin Si was heard by Master Qin Si himself, word for word.

Qiu Tu: ...

Qiu Tu touched his nose, feeling that this was the most embarrassing situation he had encountered since crossing over to this time.

It wasn't really his fault. Who would have expected the normally rule-abiding Lin Zuo to breach confidentiality protocols and let an outsider listen to a conversation between two secret departments?

However... fortunately, he had a Plan B.

With that thought in mind, Qiu Tu also dropped his joking demeanor and said seriously to Lin Zuo, "Section Chief Lin, what you are doing is a violation of the confidentiality regulations."

"I have the right to report your dereliction of duty to the military after this case is over."

Lin Zuo was not intimidated by Qiu Tu; he said coolly, "That's assuming you get past this current hurdle."

"Qiu Tu, I'm giving you one last chance to explain. If your explanation still doesn't satisfy me, then I will terminate our cooperation and report your actions to City Hall and the Investigation Bureau."

"Let them deal with you."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu laughed, displaying complete indifference as if being sliced to ribbons, "You won't do that. If you report me, City Hall and the Investigation Bureau will find out that you're secretly investigating Yan Chen."

"Conducting a private investigation of a high-ranking official without evidence—that's a major scandal. Not to mention your own department, even General Ye might face reprimands from the Sanctuary."

"You!" Lin Zuo was clearly infuriated by Qiu Tu's defiant attitude.

Just as he was about to argue with Qiu Tu, Qiu Tu said, "Alright, Section Chief Lin, I'll stop teasing you. I do have some progress to report. Now, give the phone to Qin Shuman; I need to speak with her directly."

Qin Shuman's real identity was Section Chief of the Security Department's investigation division, and Lin Zuo, as her confidant, of course knew her position.

Qiu Tu and Qin Shuman had also had in-depth exchanges as comrades-in-arms. Therefore, he understood her all too well.

Among the four people on either end of the phone, only Master Qin Si was in the dark about Qin Shuman's identity.

So he looked bewilderedly at Qin Shuman, who was slowly standing up, a whole host of question marks above his head:

Wait a minute? Qin Shuman taking a call? What does that mean?

Isn't she just Yan Chen's mistress, Qiu Tu's fling?

Why does Qiu Tu need to speak directly with her?

Before he could figure it out, Qin Shuman casually walked over, reaching out for the communicator. Seeing this, Lin Zuo also proactively handed the communicator to Qin Shuman.

Seeing this scene, Master Qin Si was even more confused:

Wait a minute? Qin Shuman taking a call, and this Security Department's Section Chief Lin has no objections?

And... why does he seem so respectful towards Qin Shuman?

Just what is Qin Shuman's real identity?

With these thoughts, Master Qin Si's gaze couldn't help but drift towards Qin Shuman's shoulder wrapped in bandages, still marked with spots of blood...

In that instant, only one thought crossed his mind: Oh shit! Has Qiu Tu screwed me over again?!

Who the hell did I actually stab?!

Meanwhile, Qin Shuman had also started talking to Qiu Tu while Master Qin Si was still in shock.

First, she turned off the loudspeaker, then with a charming smile and a gentle voice tinged with a sting, she said, "Chief Qiu really is ruthless, huh~~"

"Here I am, being so sincere to you, yet not only do you play our Security Department for fools, you also let me get stabbed for nothing~~"

Master Qin Si's face went deathly pale.

And at that moment, on the other side of the communicator, Qiu Tu, also laughing, said, "Shuman, you have to understand me, everything I've done has been for you."

"Oh? Really?" Qin Shuman obviously didn't believe him, and laughed as she asked, "Can Chief Qiu really just shift the blame to someone else like that?"

Qiu Tu, keeping a grip on the rhythm of the conversation, timely threw out his bait, "I'm not shifting blame, everything I said is true."

"I'm currently under Jia Shu's surveillance and don't have time to explain in detail."

"But I hope you can believe me, all of this is to find a cure for your condition. And fortunately, I really did find one..."

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