Naming Technique of the Night

Chapter 603: 377, Qing Yi’s New Discovery Chapter 603: 377, Qing Yi’s New Discovery At night, Qing Yi huddled in an old car his bodyguard had found for him, observing the large iron gate of Intelligence Department One with a telescope from a distance.

He had been staking out this place for seven days already.

Every night after getting off work from Intelligence Department Three, he would covertly switch cars to come here and watch.

Actually, Qing Yi himself didn’t know exactly what he was looking to observe; he just had a feeling that there might be something more interesting here and wanted to take a look.

Just then, the iron gate of Intelligence Department One opened, and a stream of people began to emerge.

Qing Yi recognized those who were coming out; they were the same group that had arrested people at Intelligence Department Six!

Just as Qing Yi was focusing intently on watching, his cellphone suddenly rang.

Qing Yi was somewhat flustered, afraid that the noise of the phone might be heard by the people from Intelligence Department One.

However, he intended to hang up immediately, but upon seeing that the call was from Li Ke, he hesitated for a moment before answering.

Qing Yi spoke in a lowered voice, “What’s the matter? I’m busy right now.”

Li Ke said, “I got news over here that Qing Wen encountered an accident on his way home from work. But, he was driving very slowly so he wasn’t hurt, just bumped into someone else and is currently waiting for the PCE Security Management Committee to sort it out.”

“That’s not a big deal, why bother calling me specifically for this,” Qing Yi didn’t understand.

Li Ke calmly said, “We suspect over here that Qing Xing’s Lucky Halo might have activated again.”

Those knowledgeable about Qing Xing’s Lucky Halo were not few, for Qing Xing’s parents had always been proclaiming their son’s luck to the outside world.

After all, one of Qing’s Family’s ancestors from a thousand years ago was someone graced with the Lucky Halo and had once become the king of the northern steppes, establishing his own Royal Court.

There was nothing to hide about this.

Li Ke continued, “Surveillance footage shows that the accident happened quite miraculously and convolutedly. An old man walking his dog let it urinate on a street pole, accidentally splashing a passerby’s pants. The passerby then had a verbal altercation with the old man, and while a middle-aged woman crossing the street turned her head to watch the commotion, she was hit by Qing Wen.”

“Isn’t Qing Wen supposed to watch where he’s going?” Qing Yi criticized, “Can’t he swerve to avoid a pedestrian?”

“That’s the peculiar part, it was 5 PM at the time, and just when he approached the intersection, he was momentarily dazzled by the sunset reflected off an opposite building,” Li Ke explained, “So, I think you should be careful around that Qing Xing. With someone like him possessing a Lucky Halo, all of you Shadow Candidates might run into accidents.”

Qing Yi nodded, he was just about to say something when he caught sight of a familiar figure through the telescope, walking out through that small iron gate.

Shockingly, it was Qing Hua, who had arrestingly apprehended individuals at Intelligence Department Six, now respectfully following behind the youth.

The Qing Hua who had captured people that day, and the Qing Hua at this very moment, were vastly different.

The former was a Living Hades, while the latter resembled one of Hades’ judges seated below him.

In an instant, Qing Yi realized that this youth was the real Yama, the lord of the underworld, of Intelligence Department One.

If Qing Hua was a Trainee Inspector, then someone who could make Qing Hua behave so politely must be an Inspector.

Moreover, Qing Yi knew that it was probably only after this individual arrived at Intelligence Department One that Squad Seven started arresting people aggressively.

All of Squad Seven’s recent actions were connected to this young Inspector.

“Sir…” Qing Yi said absentmindedly.

Over the phone, Li Ke frowned and asked, “Have you gone mad thinking about your teacher?”

“Let’s not talk about that,” Qing Yi quickly hung up the phone.

He saw Qing Chen bid farewell to Qing Hua and then enter the street outside the gate of Intelligence Department One, quickly blending into the crowd.

Qing Yi followed him quietly, scared that he might accidentally lose track of him.

Intelligence Department One was in the Third District, which bordered the Second, Fourth, and Fifth Districts.

Qing Yi silently trailed Qing Chen, walking on foot from the Third District into the Fifth District, where the world began to bustle and come alive.

If the excitement of the Upper Three Districts was contained in private clubs in an understated extravagance, then the commotion of the lower six districts was a carnival belonging to the masses.

At this time of day, workers and office staff were all off duty. Everyone walked on the streets, some heading to catch the circum-city light rail.

People would get home, change out of their work clothes, perhaps to watch a boxing match, have a drink at a bar, or visit a cinema for a virtual life experience.

To savor moments of beauty they’d never had before.

The city’s numerous bars were gathering places for performances, with small stars holding residences and big stars making appearances.

In short, it was extraordinarily lively.

Qing Yi, watching Qing Chen swagger into Jindai Street, gradually gaped, stunned that the impeccably clean mentor would visit such a place?!

The next moment, he saw Qing Chen take a lollipop out of his pocket, pop it in his mouth, and continue walking forward.

As Qing Yi walked down the street, a hostess approached him to pull him in, “Sir, want to come inside and have a drink with our girls? They know all kinds of games.”

Qing Yi was taken aback, his glance instinctively drawn to the window where a girl in a kimono was smiling at him.

No, he wasn’t here to stroll down Love Street; he was here to tail their mentor!

But in that moment of distraction, when Qing Yi turned back to look for Qing Chen, he couldn’t find him anymore.

Glancing once more at the girl in the window, he quickly ran forward.

However, that instructor vanished into thin air, like a drop of water merging with the sea, leaving no trace to be found.

Qing Yi felt a bit disheartened. If he had not been distracted earlier, he surely wouldn’t have lost him.

But he already knew where the instructor was, so there was probably still a chance to find him again, right?

In fact, Qing Yi had Qing Chen’s phone number, but for some reason, he just didn’t want to make that call, as if dialing first would mean admitting defeat.

Moreover, if he phoned the instructor and was asked what he wanted, what should he say?

Qing Yi loitered aimlessly through Jindai Street. Just as he reached a less crowded part, he suddenly felt as if someone was following him.

He quickly turned around, only to see the young instructor with a lollipop in his mouth, smiling and following him.

In an instant, Qing Yi subconsciously ducked his head and turned to leave.

He heard Qing Chen ask, “Kid, why are you stalking me?”

Qing Yi stuttered, “Hi… Hello, Instructor. I’m not stalking you, I just happened to pass by here.”

“Is that so?” Qing Chen came over and patted Qing Yi’s watermelon-like head.

Qing Yi meant to dodge, but for some reason his body wouldn’t obey, and he stood rooted to the spot.

The hand patting his head was as gentle as the first time he received Empowerment from the instructor at Autumn Leaf Courtyard.

He even felt somewhat moved.

In the distance, the red neon lights of Jindai Street hung above the streets, the white Wine Banners swaying. The young instructor seemed to stand amidst the light.

“Instructor, why have you come to the 10th City?” Qing Yi asked.

Qing Chen replied with a smile, “I’m here for work. Didn’t you see where I came out from? Also, next time when you pass through Jindai Street, remember to buy a lollipop on your own, so those old mothers won’t try to drum up business with you.”

At that moment, Qing Yi realized that the instructor had known he was being followed right from the start.

Thinking about this, Qing Yi felt a bit ashamed.

Qing Chen didn’t say much more, just smiled and said, “If you need help with anything, remember to give me a call. I should still have a bit of power. Also, you must have completed the Grand Circulation by now, right? When I’m free in a few days, I’ll teach you the subsequent practices.”

Having said that, Qing Chen turned and walked away. He had already noticed Yan Chunmi nearby, so there were more important matters waiting for him to attend to.

Qing Yi gazed after Qing Chen’s retreating figure, wondering, is the instructor really just going to leave like that?

But the main question was, why had the instructor, who held such a high position at Li’s Half Mountain Manor, suddenly come to Intelligence Department One to become an Inspector?!

So, the instructor was actually one of Qing’s Family, but how could someone from the Qing’s Family have such a high status within the Li Family!?

More importantly, you mentioned teaching me the subsequent practices when you’re free in a few days, but you didn’t specify when!

It looks like I’ll have to wait outside the Intelligence Department One’s door.

Right, I forgot to ask the instructor if he could transfer me to Intelligence Department One.

Qing Yi was full of regret. The instructor had already gone so far, and only then did he remember there were so many questions he hadn’t asked.

…

…

Qing Chen walked leisurely down the street.

Yan Chunmi, wearing a face mask and sunglasses, approached noiselessly: “Boss, you finally came out from inside Intelligence Department One.”

Qing Chen asked with a smile, “Tell me, you’re just a smalltime celebrity on the third tier, right? Why do you wrap yourself up so tightly, can anyone actually recognize you?”

Yan Chunmi quickly laughed and said, “What if someone does recognize me? If people saw me walking with you, it would definitely cause you trouble.”

“Hmm,” Qing Chen nodded.

The two walked side by side, and Qing Chen acted as if nothing was amiss. He didn’t ask Yan Chunmi what was up, nor did he delegate tasks. Those 12 Kite Falcons provided by the Shadow Instructors seemed to have become useless.

Seeing this attitude, Yan Chunmi bit her lip, then put on a smile and said, “Boss, aren’t you going to assign some tasks to us Kite Falcons? Are you worried that we won’t cooperate? Rest assured, we will definitely support your work!”

Qing Chen glanced at Yan Chunmi with a semblance of a smile: “Really?”

“Look at how you talk. The twelve of us Kite Falcons are here to serve you exclusively,” Yan Chunmi said with a smile. “How would you like me to serve you?”

Suddenly, Qing Chen said sternly, “When you work for me, don’t offer your physical appearance, and you don’t need to. Remember this. I don’t need anyone’s sacrifice to achieve my goal.”

Yan Chunmi was stunned for a moment, unable to speak.

But the position of a Kite Falcon was initially created to dedicate everything to their objectives.

Qing Chen glanced at Yan Chunmi, who might still have not truly submitted at that moment, and the other Kite Falcons might not have truly followed him either, but that didn’t matter; they were still usable.

“Two things. First, find out where Qing Yuan disappeared to, and second, I want to know all about the lucky events Qing Xing has come across.”

…

Today is only eight thousand words.