Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate-Chapter 696 - 656: Rapid Fleet

Chapter 696 -656: Rapid Fleet

As the Security Committee entered the questioning process for Thunder General’s special appointment case, the atmosphere in the conference room not only failed to ease but became even more tense and confrontational.

Edian Kinman was still aggressive and seething with murderous intent. However, Second General Lin Tianchen responded simply: “A year ago, I specially recruited Thunder General into the Security Bureau and formed the Third Special Action Department centered around Thunder. This decision was made based on a comprehensive assessment of the Ninth Base City’s circumstances at the time and Thunder General’s abilities. Now, whether it’s from Thunder General’s personal achievements and record or from the current public security situation in the Ninth Base City, Thunder General has fully met my expectations.”

After Lin Tianchen finished saying this, he half-closed his eyes and remained silent, no matter how Edian Kinman questioned him, unwilling to utter another word.

Previously, regarding the questioning about himself, he had no choice but to answer; otherwise, it would have been deemed contempt of Congress. But now, he could speak as he wished.

Though his situation was dire, he was still a Congressional Honorary Member, and no one could force him to talk.

Zhou Yunfei then stepped onto the questioning platform, his face completely devoid of expression: “I personally recruited Thunder General into the Security Bureau with the rank of Admiral and allocated the budget for the Third Special Action Department entirely according to General Lin’s directives.”

Edian Kinman sneered coldly at his words: “Then, One-star Marshal Zhou Yunfei, could you please explain why Thunder General’s personal record is set to X confidentiality level, modified at least three times, and certain underlying information is blocked? What exactly is so unspeakable about Thunder General?”

A trace of doubt also flashed in Fang Xianzheng’s eyes. More than half a year ago, he had already been curious about Thunder General’s background and identity. However, at that time, Second General Lin Tianchen still wielded considerable influence, and Fang Xianzheng was apprehensive about probing further.

Zhou Yunfei narrowed his eyes slightly. These people had actually dug this deep into Thunder General’s information?

He sneered in his heart. How could Lin Rui’s true identity be easily revealed?

Even if Zhou Yunfei were willing to speak up, the East Asia faction and Li Xianglong would never agree.

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Just as Zhou Yunfei was about to respond, the conference room doors suddenly slammed open with a “bang.” Li Xianglong, draped in a military coat, strode in with the commanding presence of a dragon.

“Apologies for being late.”

Li Xianglong walked directly to the chairperson’s seat and sat down: “Where has the questioning session reached? So, it’s already about Thunder General’s special appointment?”

“I’m well aware of this matter. When Second General signed the special appointment order, he consulted me. There are no issues at all. Everything regarding Thunder General complies strictly with the Federation’s confidentiality laws and the internal special operational needs of the Security Bureau. The process is entirely legitimate and necessary, requiring an X-level confidentiality classification.”

He scanned the room, his gaze eventually landing on Edian Kinman, a hint of mockery in his eyes: “Miss Kinman, do you still have any questions? If you do, feel free to ask. I might answer them at my discretion.”

Edian Kinman’s brow furrowed, and she ultimately remained silent, her face dark and sullen.

At that moment, she sensed Li Xianglong’s tyrannical and overwhelmingly oppressive Divine Thought.

—It was as if he was saying, “If you dare to whine any more about this matter, I’ll have you killed!”

The others present also felt a chill, distinctly perceiving Li Xianglong’s unyielding will.

Fang Xianzheng, however, found himself even more puzzled. Back when Li Xianglong first learned of Thunder General, he had also been visibly astonished. His reaction then had not resembled prior knowledge at all.

What kind of secret was Thunder General hiding?

However, regarding Thunder General, his daughter and son-in-law had already approached him before the questioning session began.

Fang Xianzheng quickly collected his thoughts: “Since Miss Kinman has no more questions, we’ll now move on to the next agenda item: concerning the motion of no confidence in Thunder General submitted by Miss Edian Kinman. Everyone has reviewed the proposal, correct? Let us now proceed to the vote.”

The results of this vote were even more astounding: 14 to 1. Among the 15 members of the Security Committee, only Edian Kinman expressed no confidence in Thunder General.

Fang Xianzheng squinted his eyes, thinking to himself that Thunder General had only joined the Security Bureau for about a year, commanding the Security Bureau’s “Sky Extreme Star Trade Monitoring Center” and the “National Security Special Action Center,” two critical departments. Yet his position seemed even more unshakeable than that of Second General Lin Tianchen!

This questioning session effectively ended the moment Li Xianglong arrived, turning into nothing more than a procedural formality.

The committee members didn’t even bother to call Lin Rui to the stand for questioning. He sat casually in a corner of the conference room, chatting idly with Li Xianglong.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Shancai Divine Envoy Zhao Chongling’s sincerity is impressive. Before I even reached the Star Port, they sent me another generous gift—an Emperor Rank Ninth Realm Magic Artifact, a treasure of the Light God Sect. In truth, they have no choice. The Federation’s two-month-long trade embargo has left them in a difficult position.

It’s not as though the Federation’s embargo could completely cut off the Light God Sect’s supply lines.

The Federation is teeming with smugglers and numerous pirates who couldn’t care less about national laws.

But that doesn’t stop them from inflating prices by two or three times.

During this period, the Light God Sect, caught in intense conflict and facing financial hardship, couldn’t possibly endure such profiteering.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): However, from what I know, Shancai Divine Envoy Zhao Chongling is not particularly close with their “King Ming.” I’ll probe their stance first and see if negotiations are possible. Still, if the Federation intends for King Ming to intervene on Second General’s behalf, some concessions will undoubtedly have to be made. You should be prepared for that.