His tone was calm, brimming with an ineffable confidence and ease. Though it was merely speech, hearing it caused no offense; it felt as though it were simply the way things ought to be.

Power! This was power! When one's strength is absolute, whatever words are spoken are never deemed arrogant; they are simply accepted as truth! It is like a billionaire driving a tractor while wearing rags and torn shorts—people will only assume he's making a statement, rather than scorning him.

“Incidentally? You’re looking for someone to fight in Tianbei City?”

One female reporter instantly grasped the underlying implication in the Young Pluto Hades’ words, her eyes lighting up immediately. The other journalists followed suit, their cameras flashing furiously toward the Young Pluto Hades.

“No, no, not a duel. Just taking care of someone in passing, as a little side show while waiting for the concert.”

“Oh.”

Dozens of reporters nodded in unison, their minds already praying for the person Hades intended to beat soundly. They hoped the warrior he had taken an interest in would flee as far away as possible. This descendant of the Star White Tiger was rumored, just like his father, to kill his opponent nine times out of ten in a fight; the remaining time was when the fight hadn't even started before the attacked party voluntarily surrendered.

Qin Fen approached the computer, and the sharp-featured police officers instinctively made way, cautiously sizing him up and secretly wondering what their team leader was thinking now.

“Oh? He’s much better looking than I expected!”

Qin Fen leaned on the desk, scrutinizing the warrior known as the pinnacle of the younger generation, the Young Pluto Hades, through the computer screen.

Hades was slender, radiating a barely contained, compelling heroism. As for his features—they were exquisite… Yes! Remarkably exquisite! So delicate that many men would feel inferior standing beside him. Willow-like slender eyebrows, mist-filled eyes, thin lips, a delicate yet perfectly straight nose bridge, and skin as white as snow.

It was less handsome and more beautiful, a better description for the Young Pluto Hades. The intense killing aura surrounding him, contrasted with his stunning appearance, created a unique charm, causing flickers of adoration to dance in the eyes of many female reporters interviewing him.

“Honestly, we are all very curious. As the peak martial artist of the younger generation, who is stronger—you or Shangguan Chuanqi?”

Hades smiled. This was the question he was asked every single time he gave an interview: “Naturally, I am.”

The telephone bell rang again. Wu Hui glanced at the caller ID and said, “Team Leader, it’s the Chief’s office again. They’re probably hurrying you.”

Han Jing’s fingers tapped incessantly on the desk: “Hello, Little Qin? Are you busy right now? Why haven’t you come over yet? Get here immediately? Alright, hurry up.”

Han Jing hung up, his index fingers drumming against the desk. He was genuinely worried that the people from the Special Security Detachment had heard something and decided to take it upon themselves to start another city-wide crackdown in Tianbei City—no one could withstand that level of intense scrutiny.

A knock, a push, and entry.

Three simple actions, and Qin Fen was seated on the sofa.

Han Jing’s worry immediately lessened, his anxious expression melting into a smile in the blink of an eye: “Little Qin, I called you here because I want to discuss an important assignment the bureau has for your Special Security Detachment.”

Qin Fen was slightly surprised. Director Han, though normally taciturn, had seemed lately like he was praying every day that the young men of the Special Security Detachment would simply return to their old work ethic and stop taking on any more missions or assignments.

What was going on today? A mission? Qin Fen nodded lightly: “What important mission?”

“Here is the situation.” Han Jing picked up a file: “The Flying Heart Women’s Band is coming to Tianbei City for a concert in the next few days. According to the customs in other regions…”

Flying Heart Women’s Band? Qin Fen’s mind flashed to those adorable twins from that day, their small bodies capable of unleashing such fierce heavy metal rock.

“You mean, you want our Special Security Detachment to handle the security for the Flying Heart Women’s Band while they are in Tianbei City?” Qin Fen asked quickly. “What about the work of cleaning up the city’s entertainment venues…”

“I’ll take over that work for now,” Deputy Director Liu interjected hastily. “Little Qin, the Special Security Detachment has achieved remarkable results lately. You wouldn’t mind an old man like me picking up the leftovers, would you?”

“That’s right, that’s right. Old Liu just got started and really needs to show some tangible results. You see…”

Han Jing quickly chimed in. After the recent frenzied sweep by the Special Security Detachment, Tianbei City’s entertainment venues couldn't say they were completely purged, but everyone understood one thing: as long as Deputy Director Qin and his Special Security Detachment were in Tianbei City, certain activities were one hundred percent forbidden.

In the last few days, many venues had reached out to Han Jing through special channels, assuring him that absolutely! Absolutely! Absolutely! none of the personnel currently working there were coerced into joining; they were all recruits brought in from entertainment venues outside the city.

Han Jing had indeed investigated, and the venues that reached out were indeed no longer engaging in any coercion. Furthermore, if anyone sold drugs on their premises, they would immediately call the police and cooperate fully in turning the traffickers over to the precinct.

The underworld hadn't considered resisting; they had even risked hiring assassins to take out Deputy Director Qin, who seemed to hunt them down like a rabid dog.

However, the top-tier snipers they hired, after paying exorbitant fees five or six times, never even got the chance to fire a single shot before Deputy Director Qin had them all brought back to the station.

They also tried poisoning. But every time (Reading novels online, mobile site w-a-p.1<6>k.c-n) ... not long after, the poisoner would "commit suicide" by taking the poison themselves. And the Deputy Director remained alive and kicking in this world.

Hiring assassins costs money, and a lot of it! After several failed attempts by hired guns, the underworld decided that continuing to spend money this way was simply a waste.

Intimidation? Someone once went to Yang Ruoruo’s home to threaten her, but the very next night, those same people were ambushed in a dark alley at the same time, from different locations, and severely beaten by a group of men until they were permanently incapacitated.

The underworld wasn't stupid. They soon learned through their channels that it was the local armed police who did it. Apparently, the members of the Special Security Detachment felt it was a major loss of face for someone under their leader’s protection to be threatened at home, so they took the initiative to handle the matter themselves.

When hard tactics failed, and bribery—no matter how much they offered—was accepted only for the recipients to immediately turn around and revert to being impartial and strict during inspections, the underworld finally understood one thing.

Deputy Director Qin was setting the rules! These rules had a bottom line: no forcing anyone into this special industry, and no drug trafficking! Anyone who crossed that line, regardless of their backer, would face the risk of having their home raided twenty-one times a week, a feat Deputy Director Qin was capable of executing.

In this day and age, even the most principled members of the underworld still had to eat. Qin Fen’s Special Security Detachment could inspect the same venue three times in one day, for five or six consecutive days. Who could afford to keep their doors open? Without customers, they’d starve!

Since resistance was impossible, they decided to temporarily abide by the new rules. Those who could adapt chose to stay in Tianbei City. The stragglers who couldn’t adapt simply packed up and moved to other cities to start over.

Qin Fen looked at the two directors, who were twitching with impatience like monkeys, and nodded gently.

This kind of fringe activity has never been completely eliminated since human society began to develop. Qin Fen didn't believe he could eradicate all of it with the power he held, not even in the small area of Tianbei City.

Having once been at the bottom of society, Qin Fen understood that some people, due to family circumstances, genuinely couldn't afford education. Growing up, they naturally lacked special means of making a living, and selling their bodies was sometimes a last resort.

He remembered seeing a woman selling herself who was supporting her younger brother’s schooling.

“I have no ability, but I can’t let my little brother grow up without ability either.”

A long, long time ago, during his grueling manual labor days, Qin Fen had accidentally met a woman who prostituted herself, and the radiant light on her face as she spoke those words was still vivid in his mind.

“Then, Little Qin, please finalize the handover of your duties as soon as possible.” Han Jing was afraid Qin Fen would change his mind: “Little Qin, rest assured! We absolutely will not damage the new rules and order you painstakingly established. To be honest, I also quite like the current new order, especially since the information channels have become much smoother because of these new rules.”

Deputy Director Liu nodded repeatedly. Although he hadn't been in the post long, handling cases these past few days had certainly been easier than before; cooperation across various channels was far more proactive than in the past.

“Fine…” Qin Fen felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He stood up and said, “Excuse me, I need to take this call.”

It was Lin Liqiang calling. As soon as Qin Fen answered, Lin Liqiang’s surprised voice