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Chapter 1070: Seeking Opportunities
Chapter 1070: Seeking Opportunities
Wang Tongshan and Bian Zhijie spent half a day at Ge Jixiong's company and returned around noon. As soon as they arrived back at the hotel, Wang Tongshan contacted Chen Chuan, "Director Chen, we're back."
Chen Chuan, who was feeding Zhao Ming, answered, "Good to have you back. The team has sent over quite a few things. Remember to receive them."
Wang Tongshan agreed, and after getting out of the car, he had only taken a few steps when Bian Zhijie suddenly said, "Brother Wang, I can't shake the feeling that something is a bit off about today's matter."
Wang Tongshan replied, "I won't hide it from you, Brother Bian. I have the same feeling. I think Ge Jixiong and those Resonators he brought might be problematic."
Bian Zhijie reflected for a moment and agreed, but then expressed his confusion, "But later, it didn't seem like anything was wrong."
Wang Tongshan was uncertain, "Perhaps they gave up?" He glanced up at the location where Chen Chuan was staying and added, "Or maybe someone helped us get rid of the trouble." Bian Zhijie followed his gaze, and his heart stirred, "Director Chen..."
"Maybe."
Noticing that Bian Zhijie was still looking, Wang Tongshan patted his shoulder and said, "Brother Bian, let's go. If Director Chen didn't mention it, we don't need to confirm it. If it's true, it might just be a minor matter for him, and we can be more careful in the future. After all, this isn't Daxun."
Bian Zhijie thought for a moment and nodded.
Inside the room, Chen Chuan finished feeding Zhao Ming and patted its head. This time, the man had relied on Resonators to monitor the target, and his hiding spot was actually very well concealed. Logically, he shouldn't have been discovered.
However, the two Resonators kept turning their heads towards a certain direction, and these subtle movements were so slight that ordinary people wouldn't notice them. But it was because of these actions that their main signal was exposed.
The two Resonators didn't actually know where the intelligence team was, but experienced or capable Resonator technicians would instinctively seek out the best field signal. This was a habit and technical characteristic that they themselves might not be aware of.
After Chen Chuan noticed these suspected communication signs through Zhao Ming, he followed their focused direction and movement trajectory and quickly located a convergence point, leading him to the mound.
The mound happened to be the highest point in the vicinity, making it all too obvious.
If it weren't for Zhao Ming, finding the team would have been more challenging and would have undoubtedly wasted more time.
In this part of the Federation, it wasn't uncommon for high-flying birds to observe the ground. As Zhao Ming took off, there were already over a dozen birds with implants circling in the same airspace, visible to the naked eye. However, Zhao Ming flew higher, saw farther, and moved faster, giving it an unparalleled advantage in the sky.
Undoubtedly, the members of the action bureau had taken advantage of their official duties to pick up a private job from the platform.
According to the information provided by Wansong Company, "Hakheke Shu" was a federal bounty platform with similar counterparts in various countries and regions.
However, Wansong Company's investigation revealed that these bounty platforms were all linked to the same source. Hakheke Shu was just one of its branches in the Federation, with different names in different countries, creating the appearance of diversity.
This organization was vast, with its roots spreading to every corner of the world. In Daxun, it even had some business conflicts with Wansong Company. Wansong Company had been trying to investigate and understand this organization and had made some progress. However, to gain more detailed information, they would need higher-level access on the platform.
After seeing this, Chen Chuan ended the communication. He hadn't intended to investigate thoroughly in the first place; he just wanted to understand his opponent better. Now that he knew they had a deep background, he would be more cautious.
The Federation was a complex web of various factions, and it was impossible to untangle all the threads. As long as he maintained his strength, it would be easier to deal with problems as they arose.
Chen Chuan spent the entire day cultivating in the hotel, which had a decent environment and well-equipped facilities. There were no immediate issues requiring his attention, allowing him to focus on his cultivation, just like on the airship, as long as he ignored the surveillance personnel outside.
He poured himself a hot drink and opened the light screen to view the information. The screen immediately displayed the specific location and terrain map of Kavatuya, the homeland of the First People.
Due to the presence of a Unification Bureau insider among the First People, the internal information was very detailed. Chen Chuan discovered that the First People living in this highland area were not as isolated and destitute as he had imagined.
Surprisingly, these people had learned to lobby federal congressmen to change policies targeting the First People. They even hoped that the Federation would legally recognize Kavatuya as their permanent residence, which wasn't just a pipe dream, as there were voices within the Federation advocating for this.
These First People also made donations to the Federation and engaged in charitable activities. After all, they had land, ranches, external investments, and the wealth left behind by their ancestors. Excluding the tribal population of Kavatuya, the upper echelons were quite affluent.
It was interesting that none of these donations ever reached the scattered First People tribes, and most of them were used for the benefit of the Federation citizens who despised and antagonized them.
Moreover, the upper echelons of the First People in Kavatuya were even calling for support from the tribes outside, painting a picture of establishing a nation in the High Plateau of Life, where all the First People could reside. Those who contributed more wealth would be eligible to enter the Eternal Land of Kyanaqa.
Not all the First People were like this, though. Ahktawa was different. He believed in the struggle, but wisely avoided conflicts with the people on the Ancestral Land. Instead, he ventured outside and actively exerted his influence.
He often frequented the areas of other tribes, helping them defend against external enemies and leaving behind legacies and resources. It was because of this that many small tribes, despite being on the brink of collapse, managed to weather numerous crises.
Ironically, Ahktawa was not born a First People; he had become one by drinking the Ancestral Blood as a Federation citizen. Now, he was doing what the upper echelons of the First People should have been doing.
Regardless of the internal affairs of the First People, he would still complete the assigned tasks according to the situation. If the West Shore Party were to swallow up this place and obtain the ancient sacred tree of the First People, it was possible that many biotechnologies would make breakthroughs, and Daxun would be under pressure.
Currently, the team attacking the sacred site was still gathering, and it was estimated that they would take action within the next one or two months. The local intelligence department members would continue to gather information.
It seemed that people could visit some hidden locations of the mystic sects, and whatever they obtained would belong to them.
Upon reading this, he nodded. Regardless, this place was worth visiting. After handling the main matters of the visit team, he would make a trip there.
After finishing reading all the content, he continued his cultivation. Just as dawn broke, he received a telegram—the international investigation team had arrived.
He was slightly surprised, as it was much faster than he had imagined. After inquiring, he learned that a team from the international investigation group was already in the Itzcarapan Autonomous Zone in the southwestern part of the Federation, handling a bio-invasion incident in the overlap zone. Since they were only separated by one continent, it didn't take long for them to arrive.
The leader of this team was none other than Scullsen, known for his experience and seriousness in handling matters related to the Federation. Whenever there was a situation in the Federation, he would take the lead in managing it.
Upon receiving Chen Chuan's telegram, Scullsen immediately entered the central city, met with the visit team members, and collected all the evidence organized by the Daxun delegation. Then, without delay, he went to inspect the site.
Despite some man-made damage, his experience allowed him to confirm that the evidence matched what the visit team had presented. However, further investigation was impossible because many people had gathered near the circular pit that Chen Chuan had broken open, all of them digging for meteorite fragments.
There was a rumor that the pit was created by a meteorite filled with gold, and many people believed it. Even the Zhou government's efforts to dispel the rumor were futile, and it only attracted more people to come and pan for gold.
This situation also attracted numerous cult preachers, who preached their doctrines on the spot. Some people converted on the spot, while others cried and made a scene. There were also those who suddenly realized that their companions or family members had mysteriously disappeared. In short, it was chaotic.
Scullsen only stayed there for a short while before leaving and heading directly to the inn where Chen Chuan was staying.
After exchanging greetings, he spoke solemnly, "Mr. Chen, we are grateful that you informed us and preserved the complete evidence. We have always been concerned about the issues within the Federation, but due to information barriers, local disorder, and other factors, we couldn't find a suitable opportunity to intervene. This time, we plan to conduct a thorough investigation."
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