Chapter 197: Intelligence
Chapter 197: Intelligence
After Old Feng and Chen Chuan briefed the situation, they made phone calls to gather their team members. Within twenty minutes, everyone had arrived.
All of them were dressed in the standard attire of the Bureau of Operations, wearing black trench coats and fedoras, exuding a sharp and efficient demeanor with their keen eyes. They were divided into three squads, each consisting of fifteen members.
Chen Chuan took a few glances and felt that some individuals among them might be extraordinary. It was an indescribable feeling; they seemed harmless at first glance, but they commanded attention nonetheless.
This was a positive sign, as they were allies. While executing the mission, they also needed to ensure their safety. Having a powerful team was crucial.
As this was their first collaboration, Old Feng briefly explained their cooperation strategy. Besides Chen Chuan himself, the squad he brought would primarily serve as support and backup rather than taking on a leading role.
Chen Chuan had already discussed this role with the others, and everyone acknowledged their understanding.
Wei Chang'an's men found Old Feng to be a straightforward leader. If they had encountered a more ruthless leader, they might have been used as disposable pawns for reconnaissance.
Before commencing the operation, Old Feng distributed standard-issue protective gear from the Bureau of Operations to each team member, including a windproof jacket, a protective fedora, a scarf, and a mask to shield against sandstorms and toxins.
Being a national mission, there were no restrictions on using this equipment.
Once everyone was geared up, they felt a sense of security.
For ordinary people, this equipment could maximize their chances of survival, but for someone like Chen Chuan, it significantly enhanced his combat capabilities, allowing him to unleash his full strength without reservation.
Additionally, each team member received a medical kit containing various healing medicines and a potent life-saving drug for critical situations. The Bureau of Operations personnel also had access to potential-stimulating drugs for those final, desperate moments.
When everything was prepared, at 10 p.m., the entire team boarded vehicles arranged by the Bureau of Operations and set off into the wilderness under the cover of night.
Chen Chuan and Old Feng rode together. In the vehicle, Chen Chuan reviewed the detailed information about the cargo. As bio combat weapons were prohibited for trade in the Dajun Republic, Mo Lan Corporation had to import them from abroad.
This explained why Fists of Lion had brought the Tayan Combat Spider to the wilderness border to find buyers. Aside from large corporations, handling such goods was a challenge for ordinary individuals.
The key to these weapons was the high-energy nutrient, which had a short shelf life and couldn't be stockpiled in large quantities. Therefore, after acquiring combat creatures, they had to purchase a new batch of nutrients periodically.
Companies producing high-energy nutrients did have long-term storage technology, but they intentionally limited it to control other corporations' military power and ensure repeated sales. Even governments supported this practice.
Old Feng said, "We'll head to Antan Corporation's outpost in the wilderness. The intelligence we have should be accurate, and there shouldn't be any significant changes."
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement. According to the information, the camp had two publicly known experts who had reached the Second Limit. Most of the personnel were local armed bandits and a small number of elite implant fighters, with no higher-level martial artists present.
This included the team responsible for transporting the cargo.
The intelligence seemed reliable.
After reaching the Third Limit, many companies would offer substantial rewards to hire such experts, providing them with better treatment than ordinary people. There was no need for them to venture into the wilderness or engage in dangerous smuggling missions.
Chen Chuan asked, "What about Mo Lan Corporation? Since this shipment is so crucial, they wouldn't just sit idly by, would they?"
Old Feng replied, "That's the interesting part. Mo Lan Corporation might dispatch powerful personnel to receive the cargo, but we don't need to worry. Our people are keeping an eye on them, and if they show up, our team will handle them.
Mo Lan Corporation has deep roots in Yangzhi, so they must have arranged for backup in the wilderness. We only need to deal with those forces."
Chen Chuan understood the mission's objectives: to intercept the transportation of these nutrients and use them as bait to lure Mo Lan Corporation's members, then eliminate them to weaken the company's strength.
He inquired, "Will the Blood Mo Guard Squad make an appearance?"
Chen Chuan had a strong impression of this squad due to its formidable capabilities. Every member was handpicked from skilled fighters.
After undergoing a series of skeletal and muscular enhancement surgeries, they received implants to improve nerve response and coordination. Once these implants were activated, they could momentarily match the speed of Third Limit fighters, preventing them from being overwhelmed.
With sufficient numbers, they could even counterattack and turn the tables.
This level of prowess meant that Third Limit and below fighters might be powerless against them.
Mo Lan Corporation's branch alone had ninety such members.
If they were deployed in the wilderness, they would be a formidable adversary.
Old Feng shook his head. "The Blood Mo Guard Squad is Mo Lan Corporation's prized asset. They won't be deployed in such a situation. Every squad member is an expensive investment, requiring team coordination and specialized equipment to be effective. The logistics in the wilderness are inadequate for maintaining them.
If they were present, we would have detected them already.
For this operation, we've coordinated with multiple departments and conducted two years of peripheral surveillance on Mo Lan Corporation. You can rest assured."
Chen Chuan thought that encountering one or two members of the squad wouldn't be a bad thing; it could provide an opportunity to gauge their combat abilities.
Old Feng checked his watch and said, "We still have some distance to cover. Let's discuss something else. After the semester starts, will you be applying for a transfer to Central City?"
Chen Chuan's interest was piqued. "Is Cao ZHUAN planning to deal with Mo Lan Corporation before September?"
"Agent Feng, I haven't said anything yet," Old Feng said, looking at him.
Chen Chuan smiled, "We'll definitely be going to Central City."
Old Feng looked at him earnestly, "You must go. I've seen your file, and your qualifications are sufficient. Only by going there can you truly grow."
"However, some things are best not written down, especially when it comes to Wu Yi Academy. There are some people and places that are unclear. So, you should try to establish more merits during this national mission, and your resume will look better. This will help you when you go to the Academy, so make the most of this opportunity, and I'll give you a chance."
Chen Chuan understood his meaning. Aside from the serious mission and the Infinite Defense Certificate, the record wouldn't include his killing of the Mutual Aid Society and the defeat of Tan Wang.
Not writing about these events was also appropriate. They had nothing to do with Wu Yi School, and only existed in certain department files. Bringing them up might even have the opposite effect.
In fact, this was also a way to protect himself.
However, some things could be openly presented, such as participating in the national recruitment. It would be a very impressive addition to his resume. Old Feng's intention was for him to make the most of this opportunity and strive for an outstanding record.
This was Old Feng doing him a favor. Chen Chuan thanked him, "Thank you, Agent Feng."
Old Feng smiled, "You're welcome. Seeing you excellent juniors grow up is the greatest gratitude we can have." He looked outside again, "We're almost there."
After driving for another seven or eight minutes, the convoy stopped behind a high slope. Old Feng sent someone to scout ahead. After a while, the scout returned and reported, "Agent Feng, the camp is normal. It's consistent with the intelligence description. Everyone is preparing and seems to be waiting to receive the goods."
Old Feng called a captain and instructed, "According to the plan, take a team and the radio station to set up an ambush here. Report immediately if there's any situation."
"Yes, sir."
Soon, a team of personnel got off the vehicle and quickly disappeared into the night.
The convoy resumed its journey, continuing to drive deeper into the wilderness.
Old Feng explained to Chen Chuan, "This camp is too conspicuous and easy to find. It's unlikely that both sides would choose this location for the exchange. So, we're going directly to find the cargo team."
Chen Chuan asked, "Is there any information to confirm their location? It's not easy to find a moving convoy in a vast wilderness within a limited time."
Old Feng smiled, "I don't know, but I can ask them."
He instructed the nearby radio operator to start transmitting. After a while, the operator received the intelligence and, after translating it, reported, "Agent Feng, they said the original route remains unchanged. They've passed the red mangrove forest and are expected to reach Pebble Gully in ten minutes."
Old Feng said, "Keep monitoring. Ask again in an hour." He smiled at Chen Chuan, "See, Antan Company will provide the location themselves."
Chen Chuan found it absurd, but he knew that there was a logic behind these seemingly illogical actions.
"Doesn't Mo Lan Corporation worry about Antan Company's practices?" Chen Chuan asked.
Old Feng confidently replied, "Because they have no other choice, and I suspect Mo Lan Corporation will make the same choice as us."
Meanwhile, on the other side of the wilderness, another armed convoy was racing. This was Mo Lan Corporation's long-term team stationed in the wilderness, tasked with receiving the batch of goods.
Knowing that Antan Company might leak information, they had arranged two pick-up locations. One was a confirmed, openly armed camp, meant to attract external attention.
The other was that they would proactively find the Antan team, still on the road, and have them transport the goods to the designated location.
As for how to find them, although Antan Company wouldn't reveal their specific route, Mo Lan Corporation could obtain information through Antan Company's intelligence market.
Indeed, as the receiving party in this transaction, they also had to purchase intelligence to get accurate information.
So, a peculiar scene unfolded—both the receiving and intercepting parties were rushing towards the same direction, and all the information came from Antan Company itself.
After an hour, following another radio communication, Chen Chuan's convoy stopped behind a slope.
Not long after, faint lights appeared on the dim horizon, gradually revealing another convoy.
Before they even approached, the sound of engines could be heard from the other side, quickly closing in.
A captain used a telescope to observe and reported, "Agent Feng, it's Mo Lan Corporation's receiving team."
Old Feng said, "No rush, let's wait a bit."
After the two convoys met, it only took a few minutes for both sides to coordinate. A vehicle separated from the transport convoy and followed behind Mo Lan's team, and the two groups parted ways.
The captain turned and asked, "Agent Feng?"
Old Feng remained calm and said, "Wait a little longer."
As the Mo Lan team's convoy was about to drive away, suddenly, another sound was heard, and another convoy appeared, crashing directly into Mo Lan's vehicles.
Indeed, there were others! The team members were startled.
The captain observed for a while and asked, "Agent Feng, should we act now?"
Old Feng thought for a moment and shook his head, "Wait a bit longer. Trust Antan Company's capability in the intelligence business."
Sure enough, at that moment, lights appeared on the opposite hilltop, clearly another convoy. Finding this location accurately was undoubtedly Antan's doing.
The team members were stunned. Wow, with just one piece of intelligence, they had found four buyers, and it seemed there might be more. This information was a goldmine.
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(End of Chapter)
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