noffsinger Chapter 138: Don’t just rely on that gifted intuition.
Chapter 138: Don’t just rely on that gifted intuition.
However, to Su Ming's surprise, Zheng Yaoxian's expression didn't change much after he finished listening. Zheng Yaoxian looked at Su Ming calmly and said slowly, "Su Ming, you said you saw his identity attributes? Is this just your intuition?"
"It's not intuition," Su Ming explained hurriedly, "I saw it clearly. That person is definitely a spy!"
Zheng Yaoxian was silent for a moment, then shook his head slightly. "Su Ming, although I trust your judgment, without solid evidence, we can't draw conclusions based on intuition alone. We can't just accuse a judge simply out of suspicion, especially during this sensitive period."
Su Ming's heart sank upon hearing this. He knew Zheng Yaoxian was right. In this world, accusations without evidence would only cause more trouble, perhaps even lead to internal strife. He had to remain calm and not let his emotions sway him.
Despite this, Su Ming was unwilling to give up. After leaving Zheng Yaoxian's office, he did not give up. He decided to take his own action to find out the truth. He quietly followed the official, trying to find more evidence to support his suspicions.
The officer seemed oblivious to the fact that he was being followed and continued with his plan. Su Ming maintained a respectful distance, carefully observing his every move, trying to detect any anomalies.
After several days of covert investigation, Su Ming finally uncovered clues linking Jun Guan to the outside world. He discovered that Jun Guan frequently visited a secluded teahouse, where he met with a mysterious middle-aged man. Further investigation confirmed that the man was Jun Te's harsh liaison.
This time, he finally had enough evidence. Su Ming sorted out all the clues he had collected and went to Zheng Yaoxian's office again to report the results of the investigation in detail.
This time, Zheng Yaoxian was silent for a long time. He quietly looked at the documents on the table, thought for a moment, and finally nodded. "Okay, I will report this to my superiors, but this matter must be handled with caution and without alerting the enemy."
Su Ming was relieved by Zheng Yaoxian's change of attitude. He understood that in this complex world of espionage, uncovering a long-lurking spy was no easy task. What he needed was time, patience, and extreme caution.
Subsequently, the Junshi Personnel Organization quietly launched an internal investigation. Su Ming played a key role in the investigation, providing many powerful clues. Ultimately, the Junshi official was captured in a covert operation and, under rigorous interrogation, confessed to being a Junshi spy.
Although Su Ming's judgment was ultimately proven true, he also came to realize that in this world, even if you possess extraordinary abilities, you cannot change the overall situation on your own. True victory often requires patience, wisdom, and teamwork.
Su Ming never regretted his choice. He knew he had embarked on a path of no return, a path filled with dangers and challenges. He would continue to move forward until he finally achieved victory.
Su Ming's ability to identify potential spies at the Juntong Organization attracted the attention of top Juntong agent Zheng Yaoxian. Although Su Ming was unable to provide sufficient evidence at the time and even appeared somewhat reckless in front of Zheng Yaoxian, his unique intuition and decisive action deeply touched Zheng Yaoxian.
Zheng Yaoxian was a shrewd and calculating man. His years in espionage had made him accustomed to seeing all sorts of new recruits. Some were aggressive but impatient, others cautious but lacking courage. But Su Ming's performance had revealed something different. This young man possessed not only keen insight but also an elusive calmness and decisiveness—the very qualities necessary to become a top-tier agent.
After that, Zheng Yaoxian began closely monitoring Su Ming's every move. He investigated Su Ming's background through various channels and discovered that, despite being expelled from the Equal Personnel Organization, Su Ming had excelled academically at Equal School, particularly in tactical deduction and intelligence analysis. Although Su Ming had been forced to leave the Equal World due to internal struggles, this had not diminished his talent and potential.
By chance, Zheng Yaoxian personally arranged a quiz to further test Su Ming's abilities. He deliberately revealed an ambiguous piece of intelligence to Su Ming and observed his reaction. Undeterred, Su Ming deduced the true intention behind the intelligence through subtle clues and accurately predicted the enemy's actions.
This performance further confirmed Zheng Yaoxian's belief in Su Ming's exceptional talent. While Su Ming's style was risky, and he might even over-trust his instincts, Zheng Yaoxian understood that intuition was often a top-tier agent's most valuable weapon. Years of experience taught him that with the right guidance, such individuals could become the sharpest blades in the Juntong system.
Therefore, Zheng Yaoxian decided to personally take action and provide Su Ming with more in-depth training. One day, he suddenly summoned Su Ming. His expression was normal, but there was a hint of scrutiny and testing in his expression.
"Su Ming, what do you think of your judgment?" Zheng Yaoxian asked directly.
Su Ming was slightly stunned, then calmly replied, "I believe in my own judgment, but I also understand that judgment needs to be verified countless times before it can be truly solid."
Zheng Yaoxian nodded, a flicker of admiration in his eyes. "You know, in our line of work, mistakes often mean death. Your previous actions, while bold, were not supported by sufficient evidence. You must keep this in mind. However..." He paused, his gaze sharpening. "You successfully identified the spy, and that's commendable."
Su Ming knew that this was Zheng Yaoxian's recognition of him, but he also understood that it was a reminder - in future actions, he needed to be more cautious and not just rely on his innate intuition.
Zheng Yaoxian continued, "From today on, you officially become my disciple. Codename: 'Arsenic.' You know, arsenic is colorless and odorless, yet deadly. Your job is to become a deadly threat that the enemy never detects."
Su Ming felt a surge of surprise and excitement, but he quickly calmed down, realizing that this was not only an honor, but also a heavy responsibility. From this moment on, he was not just Su Ming, he was also Zheng Yaoxian's disciple, a Juntong agent codenamed "Arsenic."
In the days that followed, Su Ming studied advanced intelligence analysis, camouflage techniques, and psychological warfare with Zheng Yaoxian. Zheng Yaoxian poured considerable effort into his development, hoping to cultivate Su Ming into a perfect espionage tool. In this process, Su Ming gradually demonstrated greater abilities and potential. His sensitivity to enemy activity grew, and his analysis of complex intelligence became increasingly precise.