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Chapter 1014: Peace of Mind
Chapter 1014: Peace of Mind
The squad stationed at the Signal Bastion had been tasked with guarding the entrance to this hunting ground. Their primary duty was to remain vigilant and report any discoveries to the rear command.
Each day, someone would stand at the highest point of the Signal Bastion, keeping a watchful eye on the surroundings. Suddenly, a beam of light appeared in the sky, heading towards them. Startled, they immediately used their Boundary Token to notify those below.
The squad quickly went on high alert, but then they saw a colorful creature, bird-like yet lizard-like, hovering in the air and emitting a long, melodious chirp.
The captain was momentarily stunned, then his face lit up with joy. "It's Director Chen returning!" he exclaimed.
They had a deep impression of the combat creature Director Chen carried, as it had dealt with the troublesome Confluence Land creatures around them, making their construction of fortifications much easier.
At this moment, the captain left two members on high ground and led the rest of the squad to gather below the Signal Bastion. They saw the beam of light hovering above, then it descended straight down from the sky. After a flash, Director Chen appeared on the flat ground ahead.
The squad was in awe of this seemingly divine sight, and the captain was the first to regain his composure. Perhaps to hide his emotions, he shouted hoarsely, "Salute!"
The squad members promptly saluted.
Director Chen returned the salute and said, "You've all worked hard."
"It's not hard work!" the captain replied loudly. "It's our duty!"
They hadn't seen Director Chen for almost half a year, and they knew better than to ask about the affairs of the Fighters.
Director Chen nodded. These were ordinary soldiers, equipped with implants, but their duty here was dangerous, as they well knew.
"After such a long time, is your squad doing well?" he asked.
The captain had just witnessed Director Chen's arrival, which seemed divine, and his emotions were still in turmoil. He took a moment to compose himself before responding, "Reporting, Director Chen, we had one injury, but the person has recovered now, thanks to the sword you gave us. Otherwise, Lao Fan might have been lost."
The squad members were still shaken. That worm-like creature had burst out of the soil and swallowed a person whole. In the emergency, no one knew what to do, but one squad member had the presence of mind to draw the sword.
This member hadn't thought much of it; they had simply placed their hopes on the person they considered the strongest.
But when the sword was drawn, the creature froze in place. They quickly killed it, cut open its belly, and rescued the person, whose skin had been mostly dissolved. Thankfully, they could be saved through implant replacement.
"It's good that everyone's fine," Director Chen said.
He and the squad members returned to the Signal Bastion. The captain immediately handed over the accumulated telegraphs and the main news summaries sent from the rear command.
Director Chen took a look. Everything in the Central City was normal, and there was even a secret message sent through a private channel.
Seeing this, he felt both joy and relief. Now, he didn't have to rush back.
Upon his arrival, he had sent a telegraph to the rear command. The aerial ship delivering supplies was on its way, and it would arrive in about a day. So, he asked Chao Ming to clear the dangerous creatures around the area.
Chao Ming immediately flew out after receiving the order. Soon, he threw a creature onto the ground, and after a while, another one followed.
For nearly half a year, Chao Ming had been feeding on black snakes, though Director Chen had also left food. However, compared to these "dry rations," the black snakes were more appealing to Chao Ming, and they provided him with great nourishment. During this time, he had consumed an unknown number.
Chao Ming had learned from his time with Director Chen not to be greedy. So, while he didn't let these creatures go extinct, the Heterocha Organ had indeed improved. This time, he had also achieved significant progress and breakthroughs, just like Director Chen.
That evening, a BBQ grill was set up in front of the Signal Bastion. Chao Ming's hunt had yielded a large number of game, which was now being grilled. The squad members enthusiastically sprinkled spices and seasoning powder on the meat.
For half a year, they had survived on dry rations. The Confluence Land creatures were fierce and difficult to hunt, and even if they occasionally caught one, they dared not eat it without guidance from experts. It felt like their taste buds had degenerated.
This time, they were finally able to feast. There was so much meat that even the heavy-duty convicts, responsible for manual labor, received a share.
Director Chen, too, held an iron skewer, savoring a freshly grilled piece of meat. These foods now only served to satisfy his taste buds, but there was nothing wrong with that.
He asked, "Captain Fan, you and your squad can return in the second half of the year, right?"
Captain Fan wiped his mouth. "Yes, we only need to stay for another half a year, and then we can go back. Next year, another squad will take over. But it's good; after a full year of duty, we'll all get promoted by at least two levels when we return."
Suddenly, one of the squad members muttered, "I wonder if we'll ever see Director Chen again..."
Someone nudged him, "What are you saying?"
"Captain Fan quickly spoke up, "Director Chen is straightforward and speaks his mind without holding back."
Chen Chuan laughed, "It's nothing, I don't have many taboos here," he paused, "We'll meet again if the opportunity arises."
The squad members all nodded, although they were somewhat intimidated by Chen Chuan's power, they felt he was more approachable than some of their superiors.
They weren't fools; they could tell who genuinely cared for them, and with Chen Chuan's status, he didn't need to pay them any mind. Yet, he showed concern for their safety here, which touched them deeply, making them feel valued.
At that moment, a soldier cautiously spoke up, "Director Chen, my sister and brother admire you so much. Can we... can we take a photo together for a keepsake? I can brag about it when I go back..." he said, chuckling and scratching his head.
Chen Chuan smiled and said, "There's nothing we can't do."
Hearing this, the other squad members also eagerly gathered around, asking for a photo, joking that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How could they miss it? So, in the end, they took a group photo together.
The next morning, a transport aerial ship arrived. After unloading supplies, Chen Chuan boarded and began his journey back to the central city of Jinbei Province.
Four days later, in the central city of Jinbei Province, in the Yinglu District.
Xu Xian sat in an armored vehicle, his aura vastly different from before. His eyes seemed to emit a brilliant light, and anyone passing by him felt a strange unease.
Just two months ago, with the help of Chen Chuan's resources and under Mr. Zuan's guidance, Xu Xian had broken through his limits and become a fighter. He had only reported this to the central city and the Fighter Council, keeping the rest of the details from the public. Without the council's interference, this step wasn't necessary.
Not a single mistake in the first issue of the 169th book!
Within the central city, most companies and government departments were unaware that another fighter had emerged.
In a sense, the Pure Sect's Jinbei Province branch now had two fighters, and if you counted Mr. Zuan, who was away, the Pure Sect had three fighters in Jinbei Province.
This was a rare situation in the local central city. If Xu Xian's identity were to be made public, Jinbei Province would be seen as fully embracing the Pure Sect's ideology.
At that time, other factions would either voluntarily withdraw or go into hiding. But in reality, this situation was already unfolding. The key factor was Chen Chuan's battle with Zhao Zhenye.
Although the Government Hall didn't actively spread the news, various factions learned about the general outcome through different channels.
They were well aware of Zhao Zhenye's strength. To defeat him in direct combat, and even though Zhao Zhenye had already fought another fighter before engaging Chen Chuan, it was enough to prove Chen Chuan's prowess.
All factions understood that with this person's presence, it was almost impossible for Jinbei Province to return to its previous state, and they would have no room to interfere.
Thud! Thud!
Xu Xian glanced at the car window, where two enormous flying insects had collided. He took a few looks; since the queen mother's split cultivation, these insects had been thriving here, growing larger and larger.
He looked at the report in his hand, which contained information about the Green Source Ecology Company.
The company had issued a report stating that these insects had undergone a second mutation, so they had developed numerous drugs and items targeting them.
In the past, these items could quickly pass the council's approval process and enter the market as official products and qualified medications.
But things were different now. The municipal government required a strict procedure, and without the Government Hall's approval, the council couldn't approve them. It would take at least two years to go through the process for public sale, but even as the process dragged on, Xu Xian discovered that some small gangs and unlicensed shops in the city had already started selling these items.
Regarding this matter, the handling bureau held the Green Source Ecology Company accountable, but the latter claimed it was a case of technology leakage, and they were also victims.
This seemed reasonable, but Xu Xian felt these items were likely intentionally released by the Green Source Company.
Then the question arose: Why did the Green Source Ecology Company spend so many resources developing these items, only to sell them cheaply to lower-level gangs and merchants? Although they could gain some profits from this, facing government crackdowns would make it impossible to expand, and they might even be listed as prohibited goods, which would be a loss-making move.
Given this, what was the purpose of doing so?
As Xu Xian pondered this, his boundary token suddenly received a message, filling his heart with joy. He immediately ordered the vehicle to turn around and head towards the seaside embankment, while instructing all the accompanying vehicles to leave.
Upon reaching the location, he saw a familiar tall figure standing on the embankment, with a red scarf dancing in the wind. His heart suddenly felt a certainty.
He opened the car door, stepped out, straightened his uniform, and walked towards that figure.
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(End of Chapter)
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