I Have Infinite Skill Points

"Silenced? Where was he sent to be silenced?" Xu Shiyun asked instinctively. As for being silenced within the Tianjian Bureau, Xu Shiyun didn't even dare to contemplate it. In the Tianjian Bureau, with such strict defenses, how could someone be silenced?

But Wang Lan instantly associated this with the security situation at the Tianjian Bureau today, and her heart skipped a beat.

"There was no need to send him anywhere; it happened right here at the Tianjian Bureau."

Saying this, Wang Qianfeng turned on the TV in front of him. On the TV screen was the cell where Duan Ziqi was held. Outside the cell, three brothers were patrolling, while Duan Ziqi sat crouched in a corner of the cage, hugging his legs.

Suddenly, the scene on the screen changed, displaying the red hues of infrared detection. "The killer cut the power; the backup power supply would activate five seconds after the outage. During that time, the camera's reserve power would trigger the infrared sensing device," Wang Qianfeng explained.

As he spoke, a figure indeed appeared on the screen. The figure moved at an incredible speed, appearing instantaneously. With crossed hands, the assailant decapitated one of the guards with a single strike and then immediately attacked the other two brothers.

The time on the camera display flashed rapidly. In an instant, all three brothers were killed on the spot. At that moment, four seconds had passed on the camera's display. In the final second, the killer threw the knife at Duan Ziqi.

The power restarted, and the image on the camera became clear again.

But the moment the image lit up, only the bodies of the three fallen brothers were visible; the killer had already vanished.

"An inside job! It has to be an insider," Xu Shiyun declared, his face grim.

"Ever since Chang Yu suddenly received that warning call, we've suspected an insider lurking among us. We've conducted several internal screenings but have never found them. This is... the consequence of negligence," Lu Zhao said calmly, lightly tapping the table.

"Director, fortunately, we had already used the Spiritual Engraving on Duan Ziqi. There's nothing left to dig up from him. So, the loss isn't great for us, but for the Demon Clan, they might have just exposed a spy," He MingXue quickly offered.

"Do I need your consolation? Where are the results I want? What about the preliminary investigation results?"

He MingXue's expression turned somber. "Director, we're working hard on the investigation. I believe we will have results soon."

"Soon? Do I not know your capabilities? Unless that insider made no mistakes at all, you couldn't have screened twice without finding a suspect. If you haven't found them, it means the insider is indeed flawless. If we can't find them now, the result will be the same tomorrow or the day after. Currently, the Tianjian Bureau is uneasy because of this insider. Aside from those on the battlefield, no one else is above suspicion. Duan Ziqi may not be valuable now, but he was silenced by a Demon Clan spy within the Tianjian Bureau itself, under heavy guard! I simply cannot swallow this affront."

"That... Director," Wang Lan suddenly stepped forward, "perhaps Duan Ziqi wasn't valuable before, but now... he might still have some value left to us."

"The man is already dead! What value could he possibly have?" Lu Zhao countered. If anyone else had said that, Lu Zhao would have already lashed out. After the turmoil last night, Lu Zhao was filled with anger. At this moment, he was like a powder keg, ready to explode at the slightest touch.

"Director, sometimes, a dead man's value exceeds that of a living one. Director, everyone, may I ask who else has seen the murderer?"

"If someone had seen the murderer, why would we still need to investigate? It's precisely because those who saw the murderer are dead that we need to investigate!" He MingXue retorted. He was also seething but didn't dare lash out at Lu Zhao or Wang Qianfeng. But he wouldn't hold back against Wang Lan, would he?

"Director He, two of our brothers were decapitated. The Demon Clan wouldn't believe they're still alive. But Duan Ziqi appears unscathed. It's certainly possible he's still alive."

"Are you suggesting... we falsely claim that Duan Ziqi is still alive to lure the insider into making another move? No, that's not right. The knife hit his heart; he couldn't be deader."

"As long as the lie is convincing enough, you can pass off the fake as real."

"Wang Lan, tell us your plan in detail."

"First, I need to confirm whether the news of Duan Ziqi's Spiritual Engraving has been kept confidential, and whether there's a possibility that the insider knows about it."

"The fact that Duan Ziqi underwent Spiritual Engraving is top secret. Unless one of the few people who interrogated him yesterday is the mole, it's unlikely the mole knows."

"That makes it easier. Don't we have intelligence on those twelve traitors? We can use that information too. Duan Ziqi's heart was pierced and destroyed. We can even say it more gravely: Duan Ziqi's heart was completely shattered. But he has a strong life force; he didn't die on the spot. And doesn't the Tianjian Bureau still have me?"

"Are you suggesting... you arrived when Duan Ziqi was still alive, so you used your Medical Star Martial Technique to save him?"

"No, if we say that, the insider definitely wouldn't take the risk. The insider will only decide to take a gamble when the intelligence is uncertain, when both good and bad outcomes are possible," Wang Lan said confidently.

"We must give the mole some time—not too long and not too short. Three to five days would be ideal. While we're keeping Duan Ziqi alive, his situation is very dangerous. With his heart shattered, my medical skills can't regenerate an organ. Therefore, we need to clone a heart. I recall the National Defense Hospital conducts research in that area, right?"

"You want to cast the net at the National Defense Hospital? Why not at the Tianjian Bureau?" He MingXue asked, puzzled.

"MingXue, if it were at the Tianjian Bureau, would the mole dare to make a move? After this recent attack, the bureau will be on absolute lockdown. The mole wouldn't dare to act again for a while, let alone attempt an escape. If we set it up at the hospital, the mole might be a bit bolder. That way, we can assign suspects from our list to guard the hospital," Lu Zhao responded quickly.

"But how do we prompt the mole to act hastily?"

"That's where Colonel Wu comes in. While we keep Duan Ziqi alive by a thread, we'll have Colonel Wu probe his memories. However, because Duan Ziqi's injuries are so severe, and to ensure his brain isn't destroyed, we can only probe a tiny bit each day. The twelve traitors will serve perfectly as bait for this operation."

"We're not fishing for Demon Clan spies anymore?" Xu Shiyun asked on a whim, then laughed at her own question. Compared to Demon Clan spies, the mole hidden within the Tianjian Bureau was a far more critical concern.

"Feng, MingXue, do you have any additions to Wang Lan's plan?"

Wang Qianfeng contemplated for a long moment, then looked up and shook his head. "No additions. We can proceed according to plan."

"I don't have anything either. I'll go make arrangements right away. Wang Lan, starting now, we'll transfer you to the National Defense Hospital. I'll request a leave of absence for you from your school."

"Um... Director, prepare some Soul Beads. It takes twenty-four-hour support to keep Duan Ziqi alive; we can't afford to run short on Soul Beads."

"Alright, that request shouldn't be an issue."

"Wang Lan, even if the Soul Beads being brought in are just props and must be returned, don't get any ideas," Wang Qianfeng stood up and solemnly warned.

"Director Wang, do I look like that kind of person?"

"Be more confident. Get rid of the 'look like'!"

「WEE-OO WEE-OO WEE-OO—」

The sound of sirens tore through the night sky. An ambulance, escorted by a dozen military vehicles with black license plates, mysteriously entered the National Defense Hospital. Shortly thereafter, the hospital's inpatient department cordoned off a separate small building. It was heavily guarded by the Tianjian Bureau.

「At dawn.」

The Tianjian Bureau's second wave of deployment was in position. Elite teams from the Action Department, Intelligence Department, and Law Enforcement Department took turns guarding the small building.

The atmosphere at the National Defense Hospital suddenly grew tense. Patients visiting the hospital buzzed with curiosity. Despite all the speculation, no one reached any solid conclusions, merely assuming that a very important person must be staying in that building.

「By the flowerbeds outside the isolated ward building.」

Ma Weidong and Lige stood together, taking deep drags from their cigarettes.

"What's going on? I was in the middle of a field operation, and suddenly I'm recalled?" Ma Weidong complained, tossing his cigarette butt into a designated bin in the smoking area.

"Can't be helped. There aren't many brothers in the bureau available to use," Lige said softly, one hand fiddling with his collar as he tilted his head and exhaled a plume of smoke.

"Not many available? What do you mean? Is there a major operation? No, that can't be right. Why wasn't I informed?"

"You haven't heard about the mole in the bureau?"

"I haven't! I was only called back two hours ago. What's this about a mole?" Ma Weidong said in disbelief. "After my seven-day hospital stay, I was immediately sent out on a field operation. It's been two months since I was last in Suzhou City. I came back the day before yesterday for a handover and left again yesterday. A mole? What's going on?"

Lige's expression turned somber. Seeing this, Ma Weidong quickly forced a smile. "Never mind, I understand. Discipline."

"It's alright. You've been away from the bureau all this time, so you've been deemed trustworthy. There's no harm in telling you. The night before last, we caught a traitor. But before we could interrogate him, he was silenced last night."

"Oh? Are you sure it was one of our own brothers from the bureau?"

"Who else but one of our own could know details about the power supply, backup power, and other such information needed to kill someone within the heavily guarded bureau?"

"So, what are we doing here? Investigating?"

"No. Last night, the mole acted, killing three of our brothers. Yet that damned traitor is still barely alive... Damn it! Why is that traitor still breathing when three of our brothers are dead?"

Ma Weidong stared intently at Lige. "You know, Lige... the way you swear is... odd. You're a refined type. Don't force yourself to imitate us rough-and-tumble guys. It doesn't suit you, and it's a bit cringeworthy."

Hearing this, Lige's expression immediately turned awkward.

"Hey, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying *you're* cringeworthy. It's just that your 'damn it' didn't sound very... forceful. Still, it's good the traitor is alive. He's likely the only one who knows what the mole looks like."

"Exactly!"

"So, we should be able to find out what the mole looks like soon, right?"

"If only it were that easy," a voice suddenly interjected. Xu Shiyun, dressed in a red uniform, approached with confident strides.