Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

Xue Lingxue was the first among Lin Rui's subordinates to learn that Lin Rui had been entrusted with a significant assignment by the higher-ups, namely to take charge of the "Children's Song Killer Task Force" while also serving as the director of the Special Service Center. Zhou Yunfei had indeed submitted a report for Lin Rui, and the approval came instantaneously—within just five minutes, the personnel change was agreed upon. Xue Lingxue sat rooted to the spot, dazed, thinking that the higher authorities were letting the "Children's Song Killer" investigate the "Children's Song Killer." To some extent, this was also a remedy targeting the problem itself. Lin Rui couldn't sabotage his own platform, could he? For them, it was advantageous— with each operation, Lin Rui's killings became more indiscriminate, his appetite grew larger, and more of his capabilities were revealed, increasing their risk of exposure. After all, there is no wall without cracks in this world. Once they took over this case, Xue Lingxue could use this opportunity to erase some traces. Xue Lingxue was briefly startled, then began to investigate the Special Service Center to assist Lin Rui. She checked which employees were usable and who were You Ming's loyal followers; it was crucial to help the boss gain control of the Special Service Center quickly. These dissenters must be cleared immediately; those at the Sixth Realm level, Major Generals and Admirals, could be deployed to front-line positions to combat pirates, and those ranked lower including colonels could be sent to the Alien Center as agents. It must be mentioned that the current deputy director of the Alien Center was an old subordinate of Thunder Admiral, the second Major General-level Armored Warrior after Zhang Long. After being recommended by Thunder Admiral as the deputy director of the Alien Center, this person was very grateful to his old superior. Xue Lingxue also had to check personnel files for Lin Rui to see who could be useful. Lin Rui had just messaged her, stating that as long as they were interested in someone, barring special reasons, the Security Bureau's human resources department would permit it. Lin Rui needed reliable elites who had no ties with local gangs of Ninth Base City and possessed certain capabilities. Zhang Long was also sitting in his office, zoning out. He opened the chat with the First General, repeatedly editing words before erasing them. He thought to himself whether he should keep Lin Rui's real identity a secret or report it. Letting the "Children's Song Killer" investigate the "Children's Song Killer" was too ridiculous, Zhang Long felt as if the sky was darkening—this was simply the biggest scandal and disaster in the Federation's judicial system. At that moment, he received a message from Lin Rui. Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Old Zhang, did you see the notice from the bureau? Zhang Long: Yes! I saw it, congratulations on assuming another significant role. Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): The higher-ups have only assigned me to the role temporarily. The goal is still to bring the Children's Song Killer to justice promptly, stabilize society, and improve public security. After reading, Zhang Long sneered secretly, thinking how will you bring the Children's Song Killer to justice? Turn yourself in? Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): However, my view differs from You Ming's. I believe the real source of chaos in Ninth Base City are the gangs and drug traffickers. Old Zhang, start by setting aside other tasks and quickly investigate and compile information on the gangs, gather as much evidence of their crimes as possible! Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): The higher-ups have also agreed to my plan, granting significant authority to the "Children's Song Killer Task Force." After I take control of the Special Service Center, we will coordinate with the Armed Police Force and strike these gangs hard, carrying out a comprehensive sweep. Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Old Zhang, with the current environment in the Lower Zone, darkness is inevitable, but we can try to reduce it and bring more light, allowing some people there to live more like human beings. Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): What the people of the Lower Zone will become in the next few years depends on you, Old Zhang. Zhang Long, looking at the messages Lin Rui sent, touched his nose helplessly! He picked up a cup of black coffee next to him and tasted it for a moment before finally responding resolutely. Zhang Long: Don't worry, boss. I will do my best to organize and deliver a severe blow to all the gangs in Ninth Base City. Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Very good! Also, we currently have a shortage of personnel in the Special Service Center. If you know of any highly capable and determined individuals, recommend them to me. I need people who can quickly be combat-ready. Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Additionally, there's a very tricky issue. I have a rather reliable piece of information from an informant here, take a look first. At first, Zhang Long didn't care much, but after reading the information Lin Rui sent him, his pupils dramatically constricted. Zhang Long: Boss, are you certain this information is reliable? Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Reliable. I have confirmed that at least three individuals are indeed people from Sky Extreme Star. However, my informant here lacks professional capabilities. You could later arrange some people to remotely track and surveil all suspects on this list to see if we can dig deeper into this intelligence network. Be sure to use absolutely reliable people and keep this confidential! Lin Rui didn't know that Zhang Long had almost reported him to the First General. At this time, he was inspecting the shipyard while communicating with Zhang Long. He was very pleased with Zhang Long's attitude, as well as the progress of Ninth Base. The civil engineering transformation here was underway and almost finished. This former military logistics base was built according to military standards 200 years ago. Although outdated now, if converted to civilian use, it would still be much stronger than current civilian standards. With some equipment updates and some detailed modifications, it could be used as a civilian cargo port. The repair shipyard here not only had a full 50 docks, but there was also a large piece of land next to it that could be expanded. Ninth Base planned to use 45 of them as starship berths and the remaining five as maintenance and assembly docks for starships. Ninth Base had recruited many skilled civil engineers from the followers of the Bright Holy Sect and they were working overtime to catch up. The assembly dock was the same. When the military abandoned this base a century ago, they sealed a large amount of shipyard machinery, all of which now belonged to Lin Rui. Though these machines were outdated, they were more than enough for assembling starships. However, of the five planned assembling and maintenance docks, only two were completed and had begun assembling starships. The remaining three would have to wait until Lin Rui had more funds. Lin Rui entered the docks and looked around. Although he couldn't tell much with his knowledge of mechanics, he saw that the engineers inside were very motivated. These people were all talents discovered by Ninth Base from among the illegal immigrants. Although born on other planets, their professional skills in engineering were quite good. They cherished this job opportunity, cooperated very well with Ninth Base's instructions, and were very focused and serious. The first ship they assembled was a military-standard armed transport ship, and they had only just constructed the ship's keel. Lin Rui had also invited several rune masters from the Security Bureau through Fang Ranran's connections to help inscribe the talismanic arrays to further enhance the ship's defense capabilities. It's worth mentioning that these rune masters were all originally from Sky Extreme Star. The Earth Federation had always valued the rune technology of Sky Extreme Star, actively wooing relevant talents. Although the Federation had developed its own rune technology, applied to the manufacture of warships and Mecha, they still paid a substantial sum to maintain these experts. These experts had nothing else to do and were willing to take Lin Rui's extra payment. "Within a maximum of three months, we should be able to assemble all the ships except the destroyers. The mechanical structure of the two destroyers is more complex, and the requirements are higher, so it might take some more time," said Ninth Base, sounding troubled. "The current problem is that we have enough ships but not enough personnel. Although our sect has quite a few combatants, none of them have received professional training. In the Sixth Realm, there are only thirteen people, and most of them have their own professions, making it difficult to persuade them to join your shipping company." Ninth Base could either pilot the starships himself or program AI to operate the starships, but this method would only maximize the inherent defensive firepower of the starships. Once targeted by pirates and encountering a boarding battle, their starships would undoubtedly suffer. Moreover, there was also a significant risk within Sky Extreme Star itself, as it was not uncommon for starships to be sunk by warriors from Sky Extreme Star. Thus, every starship and cargo spaceship from Stellar Interstellar Trade Company carried a substantial number of combatants whenever they sailed, or they hired external security teams. Moreover, some of the starships' cannons had to be manned by high-level armoured warriors to fully maximize their power. That's why those seasoned ship security teams from Sea Mist Alien Company were extremely important to them. The key thing was that these security teams mainly consisted of retired military personnel with experience in piloting various military starships. "I know! Fang Ranran has already contacted the bank for me, and we can get a loan at any time. The owner of Sea Mist Alien Company won't last much longer." Lin Rui felt the urge to send someone to check the water meter again. The Alien Company was critical for him now. However, the other party's price was still too high, and Lin Rui did not want to be ripped off. He felt that the current offer could still be negotiated down by 200 billion. Lin Rui then went to check out the armament studio he had recently acquired. He had renamed the studio to "Rui Fang Biological Prosthetics Research Institute." After entering, he found the institute completely empty. Upon inquiring, he discovered that Professor Sima Malin had arrived and was in a teaching and research room in the east building of the institute, giving a lecture to a group of researchers.