Embers Ad Infinitum

Jiang Baimian in the back row laughed:

“It’s definitely not that simple.

"If we could catch a special correspondent, brainwash him, and fish out the internal employees responsible for transportation, we could find the specific location of the Eighth Research Institute, and then they would have been strangled by multiple major forces.

"I suspect that after the special correspondent arrives at the agreed meeting place, before the internal staff responsible for transportation comes over, there will be a round of secret review to confirm whether there are any problems with the returnee through a method similar to looking through memories.

"Or the Eighth Research Institute has been monitoring the meeting place and the surrounding area through the still-usable satellite it controls. As soon as it finds something is wrong, it will immediately launch missiles to destroy both the enemy and ourselves at the same time.

"In short, we will have to develop a series of plans for different situations to see if we can come up with ways to bypass those restrictions."

This cannot be accomplished in a short time. Even Jiang Baimian himself has no clue now.

In particular, Professor Qin from the Eighth Research Institute can clearly delete corresponding memories on a large scale, and has explored the depths of the "soul corridor". The scope of the influence of his ability will not be small. He really wants to hide in the dark and covertly from a long distance. Examining the experiences of Murray and Benito, the "Old Tune Team" found it difficult to find that the prerequisite for large-scale deletion of the corresponding memories was undoubtedly that they could be reviewed.

More importantly, Professor Qin may not hide in the area around the meeting place. He can completely "ambush" Murray and Benito on their return route in advance, making it difficult for people to guard against them.

Long Yuehong said no more, and Shang Jianyao also fell into deep thought.

When they returned to the Fire and Iron Hotel, Spant had taken over Kitty's job and was working the night shift.

But Gitis, the intelligence dealer, did not leave. She sat on the old sofa on the side of the hall, looking at the door without focus.

She didn't know what she was thinking, so Shang Jianyao tiptoed in front of her, and she suddenly woke up.

"How is it? Is the information accurate?" Jitis stood up slowly and asked.

Seeing that Yao's answer was not what he asked, Shang suddenly realized:

"Are you waiting for us to come back?

"Afraid we'll default on our debt?"

Seeing Spant looking here curiously, Kittis lowered her voice and said:

"Eight Grand Knight gold coins is not a small amount. It would take many workers two or three years to save up without eating, drinking or raising children."

Jiang Baimian immediately took two steps forward, took out the six gold knight coins, and handed them to Kitis:

"There are still two left. I'll give it to you within three days."

Because the "Old Tune Team" had already paid the bulk, Gitis did not dwell on the matter, put away the gold coins, nodded and said:

“You are very efficient and completed the verification so quickly.

"Have you caught anyone?"

"No." Jiang Baimian shook his head sincerely.

They did not catch him, but had a friendly exchange with Murray and Benito.

Shang Jianyao looked at Jitis with a shocked look on his face and said:

“As the best intelligence dealer in Gerstburg, shouldn’t you know whether we have captured the target before we return?

"It turns out that there are times when you don't know!"

Gitis was silent for several seconds and said:

"Remember to make up the balance within three days."

Shang Jianyao was speechless.

Gittes ignored them and walked out of the "Fire and Iron" Hotel in a sleepwalking manner, disappearing out of the reach of the street lights.

"What kind of information did you buy to pay her so many gold coins?" Although Spant didn't hear clearly the conversation between the "Old Tune Team" and Kittis, he saw them giving several Grand Knight gold coins to his colleagues. , I was a little surprised and curious for a while.

Jiang Baimian laughed, walked over and said:

"We will tell you two gold knight coins."

"..." Spante weighed his wallet and gave up unnecessary curiosity.

Shang Jianyao came closer and asked with concern:

"Is she short of money?"

"I don't know for sure." Spant shook his head. "I only know that her parents have been sick, and she often buys some medicines and biological agents."

"That's right." Shang Jianyao nodded.

After chatting for a while, the "Old Tune Team" returned upstairs and entered the room.

They did not immediately discuss how to use Murray and Benito to lock down the specific location of the Eighth Institute, but instead discussed the next arrangements.

"Murray and Benito may be recalled at any time, and we may not have time to go to Cornynmis." Long Yuehong glanced at Shang Jianyao and said.

As a result, the plan to trace the whereabouts of Shang Jianyao's father has to be postponed again.

"Maybe the Eighth Research Institute has moved its headquarters to Cornynmis." Shang Jian Yaohun said nonchalantly, "I have no objection to which of these two things comes first."

Jiang Baimian nodded gently and said:

"The plan must be adjusted according to the specific situation. Don't rush to change it now. Maybe the Eighth Research Institute does not plan to recall Murray and Benito, but sends Professor Qin over and asks them to cooperate with us. Where’s a white glove like Moll’s?”

This is entirely possible, and the "Old Tune Team" has a chance to capture a professor-level figure from the Eighth Academy in Gerstburg.

There is a certain probability that such high-level officials know the specific location of the Eighth Research Institute!

Of course, he was not yet a member of the "Professor Association", and Jiang Baimian did not dare to guarantee that he must know it.

Bai Chen pursed his lips and said:

"In the next few days, while we are waiting for news from Murray and Benito, we can continue to visit the remaining people on Gitis' list and try to get more information related to feeding my father."

They still had three people they had not visited.

Jiang Baimian thought about it and said:

"If Murray and Benito have not received an effective reply from the Eighth Institute within three days, we will have to consider secretly monitoring or even protecting them, because that means that the Eighth Institute may have to do a round of review first. Wait to make sure they have no problem before contacting them.

"Of the three remaining people on Gitis's list, Smith has not yet returned to Gerstburg, and we have enough 'friendship' with him. We don't have to worry about the visit being unsuccessful, and the vice-regiment of the local knights Chang Yiman and Hunter Guild President Franz, I plan to purchase the corresponding answers directly from Gitis."

"Huh?" Long Yuehong didn't expect that the team leader would choose to be "lazy".

Jiang Baimian smiled and said:

"Jitis's intelligence ability has been confirmed, which is obvious to all.

“Why should we waste time and risk all the hard work to visit Iman and Franz when we can get an honest answer to an important goal from her for a single Grand Knight gold coin?

“When you are not satisfied with the answers you receive and have doubts, it is not too late to try again.”

Long Yuehong felt that this did make sense, but at the same time she thought it was too shortcut and caused the group to lose their subjective initiative. If things went on like this, she and others would become lazy, relaxed, and no longer have clear ideas.

But it's not like you can meet an intelligence businessman like Jitis. There are them everywhere... After some ideological struggle, Long Yuehong chose to accept this plan.

This is indeed the most trouble-free, convenient and time-saving way.

"That would cost two great knight gold coins, and we still owe Gitis two more." Bai Chen pointed out the biggest problem.

That means the "Old Tune Team" has no money.

There was a bit of silence in the suite, and Jiang Baimian said after a while:

"Once Murray and Benito confirm that they have moved to the safe house, we will treat the information given by Gitis as what we found out and hand it over to the Sheriff named Yergai. This can at least be exchanged for a Grand Knight gold coin.

"Then, we'll take the opportunity to get some information to see if we can find any clues about the Bodhi statue and get some reward money."

"What information?" Shang Jianyao asked curiously.

Jiang Baimian smiled slightly:

"You'll know then."

…………

The next morning, after receiving the telegram from Murray and Benito through Gnawa, the five members of the "Old Tune Team" got into the jeep and went straight to the police station in Gerstburg.

This is located inside the old castle, between the outer walls and the tower that is the main building.

Soon, Shang Jianyao and others met Yergei.

The sheriff, who had changed into a dark blue uniform, took a look at the "Old Adjustment Team":

"Anything gained?"

"Yes." Jiang Baimian took out the portrait, "We have already asked what the sniper looks like."

This is indeed what was asked.

Yergei took the portrait and looked at it carefully.

"The sniper last appeared in the neighborhood of Moore's house, and he was suspected to live in the same apartment as Moore." Taking this opportunity, Jiang Baimian explained the experience of himself and others, "We found the sniper in that area. Several witnesses, even pretending to be members of the Electricity Safety Committee, came to check one by one, but they were unable to find the target. Well, there were several rooms that were unoccupied and no one opened the door."

Yergei nodded slightly:

"I will immediately organize people to investigate. If your information is confirmed to be valid, you will receive a Grand Knight gold coin as reward."

Jiang Baimian did not question and said instead:

"Mr. Sheriff, we also want to copy some information from you."

"What information?" Yergei asked warily.

Jiang Baimian showed a harmless smile:

"In the past two months, all public security disputes, criminal cases, mental hospital admission records and deaths in Gerstburg. If some of them have a higher confidentiality level, we only need to know that there is such a thing."