Chapter 1116: The Beginning of a Plan
Chapter 1116: The Beginning of a Plan
Museum of East Asian Antiquities in Viasia...
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment. According to the information he had gathered, this museum didn't merely display ancient artifacts; most of the exhibits were spoils of war obtained from the Jiaoyongdi.
Among the exhibits was the complete set of regalia used during the reign of Emperor Calliophates, now on display. There were also numerous war trophies, large and small, obtained by Yue Nu Continent over the past century during conflicts with the old Jiaoyongdi imperial family, and a significant portion of these were on display here.
Every year, countless tourists from around the world visited this museum. To this day, due to the overwhelming number of visitors, appointments were required for entry.
Furthermore, this location was just a block away from the Sealed Hall.
If Luo Xiao's target was indeed here, it would appear perfectly normal. Among these ancient artifacts were not only crafts but also relics and treasures that only the imperial family could use, which were inaccessible to the people of this world.
However, Luo Xiao's desired item was something he intended to obtain himself, so there was no need to draw a separate blueprint for it. Chen Chuan guessed that Luo Xiao had likely plundered this item from somewhere else and then found this place based on the item or some related clues.
Moreover, this item might be helpful in the search for the desired object.
Chen Chuan pondered further. Judging by Luo Xiao's final words, it seemed to be something very important, perhaps even becoming an obsession for him. However, what he needed might not be of use to them.
Regardless of what it was, there was no opportunity to retrieve it at the moment, so it was best to set it aside for now.
After organizing his thoughts, Chen Chuan entered the practice room. Once seated, he first sensed the two seeds, finding that they remained outside his body.
One of the seeds had been motionless in one place for an extended period, without any signs of growth or reduction, as if it were in a state of hibernation. Although it hadn't disappeared, this was still a fortunate development.
The other seed was in a relatively better situation, continuously absorbing spiritual energy and growing stronger. This indicated that this seed had been receiving energy from external sources to sustain itself and had maintained balance so far, but it was uncertain how far it could go.
If he retrieved this seed now and reclaimed it in advance, he would gain the experience of this seed in maintaining itself. The next time he separated the seeds, all of them could benefit from this experience.
This seemed like a good idea, but it wasn't without risk. There was no guarantee that a seed with experience could continue to exist in the long run.
The more times a seed was separated, the greater the chances of failure. If this seed was left alone, it might bring about more possibilities. It was a matter of his choices, and no one could know which decision was right until the results were seen.
After some thought, Chen Chuan decided to remain inactive for the time being. He gathered his focus and entered a state of meditation.
On the other side, in the central city of Aranta Vazu, a doll stood holding a cane, in front of a building belonging to a proxy company.
At this moment, several people with distinctive appearances were following the doll, all of them of Donglu descent.
A shrewd-looking man in front turned back and said, "Blood Staff Boss, this is the place. Once we sign the agreement here, with your skills, Boss, we'll live a life of luxury and indulgence!"
On the left side of the doll stood a man with shaved temples and a bald head, his hair styled in two ruts. He was tall and sturdy, with a modified sword-spear slung over his shoulder. He asked, "Xin Lao Si, do you think it's reliable?"
Xin Lao Si replied, "Hey, Xuan Ge, we're all Donglu descendants, fellow countrymen. How could I possibly cheat you guys?"
Xuan Ge turned back and looked at the doll. "Boss, what do you think?"
The doll remained silent.
Another short man wearing light-blocking goggles, with externally implanted cybernetic parts, said, "Since the Boss hasn't objected, he must have agreed, right?"
"Right, then. Let's sign here. Clearwater Proxy Company is a commission company run by Daxun people, the most trustworthy for us Donglu folks. There won't be any problems."
The doll glanced at the conditions listed and pressed his fingerprint on the paper document, then signed his name on the Field Domain Access Platform as well.
Others saw him sign and also pressed their fingerprints on the document.
"Good, that's it," Xin Lao Si said with a chuckle, "Congratulations, everyone, you are now members of the Clearwater Proxy Company."
The team members of the doll team were also satisfied. After signing the agreement, they could now accept commissions from the Clearwater Proxy Company. They instantly transformed from a wild mercenary team into an official corporate team.
They could enhance their team rating based on completed commissions, purchase corresponding weapons and logistical supplies from the company at much cheaper prices, and even enjoy internal injury and disability insurance. This provided them with a certain fallback option.
The group discussed excitedly for a while and then left after receiving a commission task.
At this moment, a receptionist brought the document with the doll's fingerprints to a testing room in the company. After professional equipment inspection, the receptionist contacted a middle-aged man in the upper office.
"Supervisor, the results are out."
The supervisor asked, "How is it?"
"Based on facial features and height comparison, it is indeed suspected to be an early product of the Original Company, but there are some differences. From the fingerprints, the possibility of a combat doll is ruled out."
"Could it be a disguised hand membrane?"
"That's impossible. We scanned it with our equipment, and those are his hands without any concealment or disguise. His body also exhibits strong mutated tissue information, which is not something that artificial mutated tissue can achieve."
"Could it be a new technology from the Original Company?"
The reporting personnel cautiously replied, "We can't exclude the possibility that the Original Company's products can achieve this level, but the Original Company has agreements with the Federation and various companies, and they won't release unmarked products into the market."
The supervisor remained noncommittal.
He said, "No rush. Let's give them more opportunities and observe them for a while."
In reality, if there were suspicions, it would be best to capture the person directly. But the problem is that the other party is very strong. If they are not, it's just a loss of some manpower and resources. But if they are... then it involves a big company like the Original Company.
At that time, his small shoulders might not be able to bear the burden. If it weren't for the upper management specifically naming this person, they wouldn't want to cause such unnecessary trouble. And due to certain reasons, he couldn't discuss this with his superiors, and he even suspected that they might already know something.
After the doll team received the commission and left, Xuan Ge said, "Boss, do we complete this commission today, or do we rest first?"
The doll looked at the location of the commission and said straightforwardly, "Let's go."
When the others saw his demeanor, they were all invigorated. They knew that this boss often didn't talk nonsense. If he couldn't do it, he wouldn't go, and if he went, it usually meant he had the confidence to accomplish the task.
They all jumped into the off-road vehicle they came in and drove towards the outskirts. Behind them, several kilometers away, another vehicle followed.
Because they were equipped with badges and clothing provided by the company, their every move was under the monitoring of the Resonators at the back.
This time, the team's commission was to raid an armed compound involved in human trafficking and rescue a kidnapped rich merchant's child from within.
The Resonator following them then saw that after this entire squad reached the area, they immediately sent out scouts to quickly understand the layout of the compound. Within a few minutes, the team infiltrated the compound.
The squad's actions were very swift and efficient, and the division of labor was clear. There were those responsible for long-range sniping, Resonators responsible for interfering with implanted bodies and blocking scans, and demolition experts setting up bombs.
Of course, the most formidable one was the Blood Staff. He charged into the location of the armed leader and within seconds, he eliminated several hired fighters and all the main members. The entire process could be described as swift and decisive.
This record was sent back to the city, and the supervisor at the Clearwater Proxy Company saw the detailed report and analysis within an hour.
After reading it, he couldn't help but nod. This knife was indeed excellent, and with such a person in the company, their competitiveness increased by several levels. No wonder the upper management insisted on bringing this person in.
At this moment, a technician brought him a psychological analysis report of the active consciousness entity from the headquarters. The report showed that the possibility of the Blood Staff being an artificial combat weapon was less than fifteen percent.
The supervisor still had doubts, "Is that so?"
The technician confidently replied, "The judgment of the headquarters' active consciousness entity is never wrong. This person may not talk much, but the analysis shows that it's just a matter of personality, and there is still inner activity. It's not impossible for high-end experimental doll entities to have this technology, but even if they do, they will only conduct strict confidentiality and won't casually release them into the outside world."
After listening, the supervisor felt a bit relieved, but he didn't completely put down his concerns. He thought for a moment and said, "In that case, give them a one-level rating increase, and then... let's observe them further."
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(End of Chapter)
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