Chapter 182: The Appointment
Chapter 182: The Appointment
Inside the Wei family villa, Wei Jun ended his call, hung up the phone, and said, "Zhao has agreed. He will make the necessary calls and coordinate with various parties to provide us with support."
He looked at Jiang Wei and Shao Xiaobie, and said slowly, "Back then, under Zhao's leadership, we eliminated Shen Zheng. Now, we can do the same with Chen Chuan."
Jiang Wei spoke up, "This matter shouldn't be left to us alone."
Wei Jun nodded in agreement. It was essential to involve the upper echelon of the Mutual Aid Society in this matter. While they were the ones taking action, the benefits would be shared by all. Even if these individuals didn't contribute directly, they should still stand united, sharing the risks and responsibilities.
They were certain that Chen Chuan had backing from a powerful force, and only by joining forces could they quell the potential storm and maintain the status quo in Yangzhi.
Just like three years ago.
"After you return, make the necessary calls and notify everyone."
Jiang Wei immediately stood up from the sofa and headed outside.
Shao Xiaobie nodded and followed him out. In the hours that followed, as Wei Jun made calls to various villa estates, an undercurrent began to stir within Yangzhi City.
In the training hall, Chen Chuan stood on the terrace, meticulously cleaning the Snow Lady Sword. Below him, the river flowed steadily, its waters never ceasing. After the thunderstorm, the sky had brightened, but some lingering clouds remained.
As he finished cleaning, the thin line of blood on the spine of the sword became increasingly distinct. Holding it in his hand, he could feel a resonance in his breath, and with a gentle exertion of force, the sword would unleash its power.
Grasping the blade, he slowly sheathed the sword, leaving enough space before pulling the handle to fully insert it into the scabbard with a click. He then stood up and returned to the living room, placing the sword on its rack.
Back in his seat, he retrieved the package that Tan Wang always carried with him and emptied its contents. Gao Ming had already examined them and found nothing of significant value, only items related to Tan Wang's personal cultivation.
Flipping through the items, the most notable was a sinister black snake drawing. The snake had three heads, or more precisely, a front view and two side views cleverly connected to a single body, creating a tri-headed effect.
On the snake's body were three concentric circles, each containing different guide lines pointing to various parts of the snake's body.
At first glance, he thought it was some secret technique, but upon closer inspection, he realized it was actually a purchase order. The list included over twenty items related to implant modification technology, covering both internal and external body parts, from skin to internal tissues.
The three circles likely represented the first to third limits, and in the largest circle, some items were marked with checkmarks, indicating Tan Wang's chosen modifications, either completed or pending.
For example, the 'High-Density Muscle Implant' and 'Multi-Segment Bone Modification' were checked. The former was probably completed, while the latter, which involved modifying limbs and the torso to resemble snake bones, was only partially done, as only Tan Wang's neck seemed affected, with the rest appearing normal.
Some items had upgrade and progression options. For instance, one could perform an implant surgery based on the first-level alien bone modification, increasing muscle fiber count and altering muscle shape and structure, enabling limbs to exhibit extraordinary extension and contraction abilities.
There were also surface implants like 'Hardened Scale Implant', 'Subcutaneous Gland Implant', and 'Venomous Fang Sheath Implant', which needed to be done sequentially.
The 'Venomous Fang Sheath Implant' was a particularly brutal implanted weapon. After a successful surgery, one could squeeze out dense or elongated saw-like teeth through muscle contractions, complementing the Venomous Snake Sect's entanglement techniques to cut through opponents. Tan Wang likely only completed the first step, leaving the other two unfinished.
From this perspective, Tan Wang's combat power during their fight wasn't at its full potential. If he had completed all the checked modifications, his fighting prowess would have been vastly different.
However, for the second self, the eight-hour duration was sufficient to battle the opponent for an entire night.
Interestingly, the list didn't include any implants that directly enhanced speed, whether due to unavailability or omission.
But even with all these modifications, Tan Wang would still not have won. A slight difference in speed could mean life or death, and the outcome would remain unchanged.
His gaze shifted downward, and he noticed the words 'Internal Purchase Order' below the paper. This suggested that the Venomous Snake Sect not only modified their members but also sold special implants externally.
However, given Tan Wang's attachment to a mere piece of clothing, the internal purchase order was likely not cheap.
Just then, he heard the sound of a car approaching from below. After a while, a security guard came up and said, "Little Brother Chen, there's a lawyer named Song who claims to be here on someone's behalf and wishes to speak with you."
Hearing the commotion, Gao Ming emerged from a nearby rest area. "Elder Brother, I'll handle this. I am Gao Ming, the authorized lawyer of Mr. Chen Chuan. If Lawyer Song has any business, he can discuss it with me directly."
Chen Chuan nodded.
Gao Ming and the security guard went downstairs, where they met a middle-aged man in his forties with a combed-back hairstyle who introduced himself as Lawyer Song. Gao Ming shook his hand and said with a smile, "I'm Gao Ming. I'm the fully authorized lawyer of Mr. Chen Chuan. If you have any matters to discuss, Lawyer Song, please feel free to speak with me directly."
"So, Lawyer Gao, where did you practice law?"
"Gao Ming smiled and said, 'The Mei Law Firm.'
'Mei... ' Song Songshi's expression turned solemn, 'Alright, let's talk it over.'
After both of them sat down, Gao Ming gestured to wait a moment, then pulled out a box from under the table and placed it on the desk. He opened it to reveal a prepared wire recorder. Pressing the record button, he extended his hand in invitation and smiled, 'Mr. Song, we can begin our discussion.'
Two hours later, Song Songshi drove away.
Gao Ming returned upstairs and said to Chen Chuan, 'Brother, they want to invite you for a chat and mentioned that they hope to meet within the next two days.'
Chen Chuan asked, 'Do they think I'll definitely go?'
Gao Ming smiled and said, 'Mr. Song specifically mentioned your elementary and middle schools and even some of your classmates by name. This is probably a form of threat.'
Chen Chuan nodded. He did have many familiar and friendly classmates, but using this as a threat was going too far. He wouldn't change his approach because of this, but he would find a way to deal with those who had wronged him afterward.
Sometimes, the more you care, the more they dare to go wild. The less you care, the more they hesitate.
Gao Ming said, 'I told Mr. Song that I needed some time to consider and would reply before midnight today.' He raised his head, 'Brother, I suggest you go tomorrow. It's an opportunity to resolve this quickly, and with less time, they'll have fewer preparations, making it easier to expose any loopholes.'
Chen Chuan nodded, 'Then let's make it tomorrow.'
Gao Ming said, 'But the specific time and location might not be finalized yet.'
Chen Chuan replied, 'It's fine. I won't just sit idly by.'
He thought for a moment, walked over to the telephone, and dialed Cheng Zitong's number. When the call connected, he said, 'Teacher, someone from the Mutual Aid Society is coming, and they want to talk to me. I plan to meet them.'
Cheng Zitong spoke solemnly, 'Xiao Chuan, is there anything Teacher can do?'
Chen Chuan shared his thoughts with him.
Cheng Zitong said, 'Xiao Chuan, although I know you usually act with discretion, Teacher still insists on this: be very careful. We will do our best to cooperate with you.'
'Thank you, Teacher.'
After hanging up, Chen Chuan dialed Director Lei's number. After a brief wait, the call connected, and he said, 'Director Lei, I have an appointment tomorrow, but things might get out of control, so I need your help.'
Director Lei responded, 'I've said this before; you can find me and He Nan anytime.'
Chen Chuan conveyed his request, and the other party agreed without hesitation. After ending the call with Director Lei, he made his last phone call.
'Hello, Patrol Bureau? This is Chen Chuan. Yes, Captain Nian's nephew. I need to speak with him.' After the call connected, he said, 'Uncle, there's something I need to tell you in advance...'
When all the calls were finished, he slowly placed the receiver back on the phone, looked up at Gao Ming, and said, 'Gao Ming, you can give them the answer now.'
Gao Ming nodded and turned to leave.
In the Wu Yi Administrative Building, in one of the top-floor offices, an elderly man with white hair was practicing calligraphy with a two-meter-long brush. A young teacher rushed in and said, 'Teacher...'
The white-haired elder didn't look up, his brush steady against the paper on the wall. He asked without turning, 'What's the urgency?'
The young teacher approached and whispered a few words.
'Oh?'
The white-haired elder turned around abruptly, a gleam in his eyes. He tossed the large brush aside and took a few steps, 'Good, very good.'
He said, 'Three years ago, we didn't have time to react, but this time we will. Not only is it a fine sword, but it's in our hands now. Excellent, truly excellent. Since the sword has been unsheathed, we can't let it return empty-handed. Let's give it a boost. Hmm, let's get those students moving too.'
The young teacher was puzzled, 'Teacher, will they be of any use?'
The white-haired elder said, 'Having more people doesn't guarantee success, but it does create momentum. When this momentum gathers, it becomes a mighty torrent, and we'll see if this torrent can break through that sturdy embankment.'
In the training hall, Gao Ming returned from outside. He said to Chen Chuan, 'The time and place are set. Tomorrow at 4 AM, at the Li'an Machinery Old Factory in the west of the city.'
Chen Chuan recognized the location and thought for a moment, his eyes slightly moving, 'That place?'
Gao Ming confirmed, 'Yes, that's the place.'
Chen Chuan nodded, 'Tell them I'll be there on time.' Gao Ming agreed and left.
After he left, Chen Chuan glanced outside. It was dusk, and cumulus clouds were forming, indicating good weather for the next day.
He sat down on the soft cushion, and his internal and external breathing began to guide him. As he deepened his meditation, the scenery outside seemed to change slowly but surely. The sky gradually darkened.
At one moment, he suddenly looked at the clock not far away, stood up, and went to freshen up. He then changed into formal attire and walked to the sword rack, taking the Snow Lady Sword in his hand. He picked up a box from the floor and walked out of the building.
Gao Ming was already waiting, and the driver and car sent by He Nan had arrived, with the car door open.
Chen Chuan looked up at the summer night sky, twinkling with stars, occasionally obscured by clouds. He walked over and sat in the car. Gao Ming closed the door for him and gently knocked on the car body. The headlights lit up, instantly illuminating the road ahead, and the car slowly drove off.
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(End of Chapter)"
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