Chapter 181: Security
Chapter 181: Security
The rain had stopped, and Chen Chuan dragged one of Tan Wang's legs from the lakefront and threw it next to a sedan.
The drivers of both cars had fled.
They were ordinary people, and he wouldn't harm them. Moreover, it was convenient to have these two spread the news.
He first checked inside and outside the cars and the surrounding area, then went to a phone booth at the edge of the park, made a call, and returned to lean against the car and wait.
About ten minutes later, a silver-gray sedan approached, its headlights very eye-catching in the darkness. The car stopped nearby, and a car door opened. Gao Ming stepped out.
Holding a flashlight, he walked forward. Seeing that Chen Chuan was unharmed, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. At this moment, he noticed Tan Wang lying beside his feet, but his expression didn't change at the pitiful sight. He asked, "Brother-in-law, who is this...?"
Chen Chuan said, "Tan Wang, a teacher from Central City, who has taught a recommended student."
Gao Ming's eyes suddenly lit up. In that instant, the light seemed to pierce through his glasses. He said, "This person is crucial."
Chen Chuan nodded. This was a critical link in the third step, and he needed to obtain information from someone of sufficient importance.
Tan Wang was undoubtedly a person of status. Such a person taking the initiative to attack him meant there was much to uncover. With this card in hand, he had the initiative.
The Mutual Aid Society would likely react in one of two ways. One, they would send someone to contact him, trying to stabilize the situation, calm him down, and then find another opportunity elsewhere. But there was another possibility, and this was the most likely one.
Coincidentally, he also hoped to resolve it in that manner.
Gao Ming said, "They'll send someone soon. We just need to wait."
"Let's go back first," Chen Chuan suggested.
"Get in my car," Gao Ming said, shining his flashlight at Tan Wang. "Should we treat this person's wounds first? He's heavily injured, and it won't be good if he dies on the way."
"Just put him in the trunk. This person's vitality is strong; he won't die that easily."
"What about the other one? It seems there's another one over there."
"It's not important."
Chen Chuan picked up Tan Wang and waited for Gao Ming to open the trunk. After placing the body inside and locking it, he went to the front passenger seat and casually threw a bag onto the back seat.
This was Tan Wang's personal belongings, and in the poor lighting, Chen Chuan hadn't had a chance to examine them closely. He planned to take them back for a proper look.
The car started and drove out of the park.
"Where are we going?" Gao Ming asked, gripping the steering wheel.
"Back to the training hall first. There are patrol officers from the Patrol Bureau there, so there shouldn't be any issues. After we get back, I'll make a few calls."
In the Wei family villa, Wei Jun sat at his desk, arms folded, gazing out the window. He was waiting for news from Tan Wang, and until he received confirmation, his mind wouldn't be at ease.
According to the schedule, in two days, he would be taking the Infinite Defense Certificate exam. Before that, he had to resolve this matter to avoid any setbacks regarding the semester's quota.
At that moment, footsteps echoed in the corridor, and the butler approached from outside.
Wei Jun's spirits lifted, and he immediately stood up, turning to ask, "What? Is there news?"
The butler hesitated.
Wei Jun frowned. "Just say what you have to say. Did Teacher Tan change his mind?"
It was possible for Tan Wang to suddenly change his plans midway and go elsewhere, given his unpredictable nature. Fortunately, Tan Wang had always been reliable, keeping his promises. Moreover, he needed money, so Wei Jun wasn't worried about him backing out.
The butler said, "The two drivers who drove for Teacher Tan have returned."
Wei Jun paused, then asked, "What do you mean?" He stared intently at the butler, sensing something amiss. "Just say what you have to say."
"The two drivers said that Teacher Tan... seems to have been knocked down," the butler paused, then continued, "But the news isn't confirmed because it was hard to see clearly in the rain."
The study fell silent for a long time.
After a while, Wei Jun finally reacted. He suddenly flew into a rage, "Are you fucking with me? In Yangzhi, who the hell can knock down Tan Wang? Who? Who was it?"
The butler looked up at him and said a name, "Chen Chuan."
Wei Jun froze, staring at the butler in disbelief. After a long while, he slowly spoke, "Say that name again?"
"Chen Chuan," the butler replied firmly. "At least, that's what the two drivers said. I'm currently investigating the specific situation."
Wei Jun rubbed his temples forcefully. This result challenged his understanding, making everything he had accepted seem chaotic, and he didn't know where to begin thinking.
After a while, he slammed his fist onto the desk, creating a loud bang. The sturdy desk collapsed, and wood chips flew everywhere in the office.
The butler quickly retreated.
Wei Jun turned to look out the window. After a long time, his breathing gradually calmed, and he seemed to have returned to his usual self. He spoke coldly, "Bring those two drivers here and question them thoroughly. I want to know every word they said. Also, send someone to the scene to check the situation."
"Yes, young master," the butler nodded and left.
Soon, he brought the two drivers, but of course, Wei Jun wouldn't question them personally. Instead, he called in experts in this field, and after some interrogation techniques, it was confirmed that the drivers were telling the truth.
However, they both stated they hadn't witnessed the fight between Tan Wang and Chen Chuan. They had only heard the sounds of explosions until they finally saw Tan Wang being knocked down by Chen Chuan's punches, and he didn't move again. That's when they panicked and fled.
At this moment, the people sent to the scene also returned. When they arrived, they were stunned because the ground was plowed with trenches, and the entire lakefront was filled with pits. It didn't look like a fighter's battleground but rather like it had been bombarded by a barrage of shells.
In the same place, they also found Jing Lin, who was severely injured and unconscious, and brought him back. However, upon examination, they discovered that vital energy had penetrated his brain. He was alive, but it seemed unlikely that he would wake up.
Judging by Jing Lin's condition and the situation at the scene, it appeared to indirectly corroborate the information brought back by the two drivers.
It was true that Chen Chuan had indeed defeated Tan Wang in a head-on duel.
After hearing this news, Wei Jun sat with his elbows resting on his knees, his head lowered in thought.
After a long while, the butler broke the silence, saying, "Young Master, if this is the case, this person must have either received help from a certain power or already reached Mr. Tan's level. It's not something that can be resolved by ordinary means."
"Impossible!" Wei Jun's eyes turned red; he refused to believe this possibility. Chen Chuan was just a first-year student; how could he possibly defeat Tan Wang? There must be something wrong! He clenched his teeth and said, "It must be some kind of implant and drug."
The butler thought for a moment and said, "That's also possible, but it also means he has someone backing him. He couldn't have done all this alone."
Wei Jun's eyes were filled with gloom. He said, "Go, make a call. Call Jiang Wei and Shao Xiaobie over. Tell them to come here immediately, right now!"
The butler nodded and went to make the call.
Half an hour later, Shao Xiaobie and Jiang Wei arrived at Wei Jun's villa and were informed of the situation by the butler. Despite their shock, they also realized that this matter might not be able to continue.
In the 619 version of the book, there was no mistake!
They understood the concept of the Third Limit well. For those below the Limit, it was almost a crushing advantage. Chen Chuan's defeat of Tan Wang, regardless of the method used, clearly demonstrated that he already possessed the strength to counter this power. Therefore, it was evident that privately eliminating him through violent means was no longer feasible.
Shao Xiaobie muttered, "That's not right. This shouldn't be..." Suddenly, an idea struck him, "Since those two drivers escaped and returned, there are two witnesses. We can sue him!"
"It's useless," Jiang Wei said directly.
"With Mr. Tan's status, even if we could prove the facts, Chen Chuan could easily claim he wasn't there. Moreover, Mr. Tan's life and death are still uncertain. Using this to get rid of him is impossible; at most, it would only cause him some trouble, which is pointless.
Furthermore, we also need to worry about one thing. If Mr. Tan is dead, that's fine. But if he's still alive, Chen Chuan or the forces behind him will definitely use Mr. Tan's identity to implicate us.
Once this matter becomes public, various powers can intervene, especially some people from the Wu Yi Academy. They will definitely not sit idly by, and then we won't be able to suppress him."
Shao Xiaobie anxiously asked, "Then what should we do?"
Jiang Wei smiled and said, "There's only one way."
"What way?"
Jiang Wei slowly explained, "The same way we dealt with Shen Zheng. We'll do to him what we did to Shen Zheng. I think it won't be difficult."
Shao Xiaobie quickly turned to Wei Jun, "Yes, Brother Wei, let's use this method. Since we could get rid of Shen Zheng back then, we can definitely do the same to him now."
Wei Jun leaned back in his chair and said slowly, "This matter isn't for us to decide."
The reason they could use such means back then was due to the threat posed by Shen Zheng, which prompted their families and companies to take action. However, the initiator is now in Central City, and although it's not impossible to use those means again, it's not up to them to make the decision.
Jiang Wei looked at Wei Jun, "We must use this method, and we have to. Because only by doing so can we better warn those who harbor delusions, so no one will dare to cross that line again."
Wei Jun thought for a long time before finally picking up the phone on the desk and dialing a number. After a long wait, the call finally connected, and a deep, mellow male voice came from the other end, "Little Jun, what's up?"
Wei Jun quickly replied, "Brother Zhao, I have a problem here."
The voice on the other end remained calm, "Don't rush, take your time. I have time now."
At the Xiuyi Street Training Center, Chen Chuan and Gao Ming had also returned and were discussing the next steps.
Gao Ming said, "Cousin, they won't give up. As long as you try to cross that boundary, they will spare no effort to suppress you.
Now that Tan Wang is with us, and they can't come up with any usable means, they might even fear that we'll use him. Due to path dependence, they will likely use the same method they used against Shen Zheng to deal with you. This is their last chance, but it's also your opportunity, cousin."
Chen Chuan said, "I know."
He had paid attention to Shen Zheng's case as a warning. After reading Shen Zheng's autopsy report, he had made some deductions of his own.
Just then, the phone in the living room rang.
Chen Chuan walked over and picked up the receiver.
"Little Chuan?" The voice of Cheng Zotong came from the other end.
"Teacher, it's me."
"Are you at the training center?"
"Yes."
Cheng Zotong seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, then urgently instructed, "Someone told me that Tan Wang is back, and he might be looking for you! Hide quickly; this person is a Third Limit Master..."
Chen Chuan said, "Teacher, I've met Tan Wang."
"Where did you meet him?" Cheng Zotong's tone became tense.
Chen Chuan glanced at a large box in the corner, "He's now in a very safe place, yes, a place where he's safe for everyone."
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(End of Chapter)
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