I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 788 - 550: Identity Exposed, Transaction for the 10 Legendary Guns (Part 2)

”I trust General Qin brings good news with him.”

Qin Tian smiled and went straight to the point: ”Captain Lu already knows the general situation. I will talk about the important information I just found – about an hour ago, Stuart met with his superior. After they parted ways, Stuart returned to the Dan Tower, while I secretly followed that superior, tracking him all the way to a private residence at No. 235 Tongqu Street in Tianbei City.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhongyi’s eyes narrowed sharply. He immediately pulled up his watch communicator and swiftly sent the address to the Judgement Court’s Intelligence Department.

Less than two minutes later, an encrypted piece of intelligence was transmitted back.

Looking at the name and resume displayed on the screen, Lu Zhongyi’s gaze suddenly became sharp as he quietly recited the name: ”Lucius Thorne.”

Lucius Thorne, born into the Golden Clan of the Blood Star Realm, forty-three years old, Tier Seven, Seven-Star Spiritualist

Previously served as the deputy commander of the Blood Star Realm’s Rhododendron Fleet and was later reassigned to the Royal Star due to ”meritorious service,” currently serving as the commander of the Patrol Battalion, overseeing defense work in the western part of the royal city.

The clues suddenly connected.

Lucius Thorne and Stuart both originated from the Blood Star Realm

The Rhododendron Fleet was precisely responsible for the suppression during the Gaia Star rebellion!

During the Moren tragedy, Lucius Thorne happened to be on Moren Star executing military duties and amassed considerable political capital under the pretense of assisting with the pacification.

Relying on these two ”accomplishments” and the assistance of the Golden Clan, he was transferred to the Royal Star to serve as the commander of the Patrol Battalion, wielding the power over the royal city’s guards, while secretly weaving a web for the cunning Evil God.

Of course, this was just a deduction based on current intelligence, and the actual situation might differ. But according to his experience, Lucius Thorne was very likely to be a follower of the cunning Evil God and the mastermind behind the two shocking blood cases!

”General Qin, this intelligence is very crucial, and we will focus on investigating Stuart and Lucius Thorne to root out more followers of the Evil God,” Lu Zhongyi said solemnly.

”There’s one more thing,” Qin Tian added, ”in three days, Dan Tower will host a grand ceremony for newly promoted seventh-grade alchemists over the past five years. I suspect the Xieshen Association will likely make a move during this ceremony.”

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the three moved.

This intelligence was very crucial.

According to the intelligence Qin Tian obtained, the Xieshen Association went to great lengths to transform Stuart from a worthless pill disciple into a direct lineage member of the Golden Clan and gradually grow into a sixth-grade alchemist entering the Dan Tower headquarters for further studies. There must be some ulterior motive behind this.

It is very likely aimed at the Dan Tower.

Hence, the ceremony in three days is their best opportunity to act.

”General Qin, your intelligence is very critical, and we will keep a close watch,” Lu Zhongyi said seriously.

”As long as it’s useful to you all.”

Qin Tian smiled, then said:

”Then I shall leave the matter to you all. If there’s anything you need my assistance with, I will fully cooperate.”

Upon hearing this, the few people’s expressions eased slightly.

They heard the implication in Qin Tian’s words.

Next, the lead in the investigation will be handed over to the Judgement Court entirely, and Qin Tian will not actively intervene.

This attitude put some of their concerns entirely to rest.

Tracing the Xieshen Association is a tough and dangerous battle; succeeding is a monumental achievement, but failure would bear the Empire’s severe blame.

Previously, they worried whether Qin Tian, who had made extraordinary contributions and held the Empire’s glory medal, would be overly aggressive, stubborn, or even cause a rift with the Judgement Court to seize credit and disrupt the plan.

But now it seems, Qin Tian not only has formidable strength but also understands the bigger picture and knows when to advance or retreat.

Such competent and prudent individuals garner admiration from anyone.