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Upon hearing the adjutant's words, the old man lifted his gaunt face and glanced at him before asking, "Is it that Gu Qing?"

The adjutant hurriedly shook his head, saying, "It's someone from the Bai Family, named Bai Zhi."

Seeing the old man a bit puzzled, the adjutant quietly introduced, "The legitimate daughter of the Bai Family head. It is said that her Awakening Ability is extremely strong, and her Martial Arts talent is also quite astonishing,"

"But her ability is average."

"Over the past few years, she has caused quite a bit of a stir."

"So, although she had the support of the Bai Family, she was never able to secure the position of director for the Security Bureau in Emerald City. Instead, after Gu Qing arrived, he quickly took control of the entire Security Bureau, almost completely sidelining her."

Upon hearing the adjutant's words, the old man nodded expressionlessly and then asked, "What does she want from me?"

The adjutant said, "I'm not sure. She took the special permit we issued to the Security Bureau last night and then said she wanted to discuss relevant matters."

"Normally, with her rank, it would be impossible for her to meet you. But she is after all a noble, representing the Bai Family, so....."

Upon hearing this, the old man uttered an "Mmm" and then said, "Then let her in. Let's see what she is up to."

Five minutes later, dressed in an elegant purple and green noble robe, Bai Zhi walked in slowly, accompanied by the adjutant.

Upon seeing the old man, Bai Zhi slightly bowed as a greeting, gracefully executing the gesture, "Inspector, sir."

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The gaunt old man, hands behind his back and expressionless, uttered an "Mmm" and then his gaze landed on Bai Zhi's face. He asked in a grave tone, "You wanted to see me, what is it about?"

"Is it concerning your aunt?"

Hearing the old man's words, Bai Zhi shook her head and then, with her head held high and chest out, calmly said, "Not at all. I am here for Deputy Section Chief Fang Ze."

"Fang Ze...?" the old man apparently did not know who Fang Ze was, so he involuntarily looked toward the adjutant.

The adjutant stepped forward and quietly explained, "He is the Awakener suspect who was captured at the scene yesterday."

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Zhi interrupted him, stating, "Please, sir, be careful with your choice of words."

Hearing Bai Zhi's remark, both the Inspector and the adjutant were slightly taken aback, obviously not expecting Bai Zhi to assert herself so strongly at this moment.

Bai Zhi, however, did not look at the adjutant, but after she finished speaking, her gaze fell on the old man as she boldly said, "Sir, I am here to confirm with you the position and treatment that the Defense Team has designated for our bureau's Deputy Section Chief Fang Ze."

Hearing Bai Zhi's words, the old man, with his hands behind his back, looked ominously at Bai Zhi and asked, "The status and treatment of a suspect?"

Bai Zhi corrected him again, "Sir, Fang Ze is not a suspect."

"According to Article 193 of the Federal Awakener Criminal Law, only the Security Bureau, Investigation Bureau, and other criminal investigation agencies, based on on-site investigations or investigative leads, can initially determine suspects."

"The Defense Team is an enforcement agency, not a criminal investigation agency, and has no right to determine suspects."

"Moreover, after initial investigations by our Security Bureau, we have temporarily ruled out any criminal suspicion towards Deputy Section Chief Fang Ze. Thus, in this case, he should at most be considered a witness or someone to be interviewed, not a criminal suspect."

Hearing Bai Zhi's thorough explanation, the old man was visibly taken aback and uttered an "Oh?" "Why have you ruled out Fang Ze as a suspect?"

Bai Zhi countered, "May I ask, sir, is your presence in Emerald City and the imposition of martial law here due to last night's melee involving Yang Transformation Masters and the fall of one?"

The old man nodded noncommittally.

Bai Zhi continued, "Then, please, how could Director Fang Ze, merely a high-ranking Awakener, withstand a hit from a Yang Transformation Master? How could he possibly participate in a melee of Yang Transformation Masters? How could he possibly kill a Yang Transformation Master?"

The old man did not speak, but the adjutant chimed in, "He might be the trigger for the incident. For example... the Yang Transformation Masters could have fought because of him."

Bai Zhi looked at the adjutant and asked, "Because of him, they fought? Then, how exactly did they fight because of him?"

"Did a Yang Transformation Master try to assassinate him? Were other Yang Transformation Masters protecting him?"

The adjutant nodded, "Possibly."

Bai Zhi said, "Then at most he is a victim, right?"

The adjutant hesitated for a moment.

Bai Zhi explained, "He did not strike at any Yang Transformation Master, he was unilaterally attacked; isn't that a victim?"

"And if Yang Transformation Masters protected him and attacked the Yang Transformation Master trying to assassinate him, then you should be arresting those Yang Transformation Masters who acted, not him."

For a moment, the adjutant was left speechless.

He changed tack, saying, "Maybe he also acted, even directed..."

Bai Zhi looked at him with a mocking expression.

The adjutant felt a bit uneasy under her gaze.

After a moment, Bai Zhi said, "Do you have evidence?"

"In the absence of evidence, using such a nonsensical and illogical reason to classify a witness, a victim, as a suspect—isn't that too harsh?"

Seeing the adjutant speechless, the old man clasped his hands behind his back and slowly spoke, "Director Bai, I'll be straightforward. We do not suspect that this incident was orchestrated by Fang Ze or that the Yang Transformation Master was killed by him."