Chapter 205: Legacy
Chapter 205: Legacy
After a brief cleanup at the dock, Chen Chuan and Old Feng loaded Luo Qi's body and luggage into their vehicle and drove away.
No more than ten minutes after their departure, another black sedan arrived at the scene.
A man wearing a white mask stepped out of the vehicle and approached the dock. He surveyed the area, noticing the signs of destruction on the ground. After a moment of silence, he turned and left.
Meanwhile, Old Feng, on his way back, remained vigilant, keeping a close eye on the surroundings. Fortunately, there were no unexpected incidents during the journey. However, just as they were about to re-enter the city, both men suddenly heard a loud boom, seemingly coming from a distant location. They instinctively looked in the direction of the sound.
Old Feng reacted swiftly, his voice filled with a mix of melancholy and excitement, "It seems Old Cao has made his move."
Chen Chuan asked, "Agent Feng, was that cannon fire?"
Old Feng nodded, "Do you know why Mo Lan Corporation suddenly withdrew? We previously released information about two warships coming from the north, one of which was a troop carrier. The troop carrier was real, but it didn't have as many soldiers as expected."
But Mo Lan Corporation couldn't take the risk. Even if this military force was relatively small, there was no guarantee that more troops wouldn't follow. If they faced a military encirclement, none of them would be able to escape.
So, he had to retreat!
Combining the intelligence gathered beforehand and the information from our mole within Mo Lan Corporation, we predicted that they would choose to evacuate from the north and were highly likely to use some form of aerial transportation.
To minimize casualties in capturing them, we had coordinated with the military over a year ago. We extended the railway to the outskirts of Zangshan and positioned a sufficient number of rail guns there to bombard the targets.
If the plan succeeded, the moment the shells hit the ground, it should have wiped out most of Mo Lan Corporation's personnel and key elites. Even if a few managed to escape, they wouldn't pose a significant threat."
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement. The plan seemed straightforward, relying primarily on intelligence and inter-departmental coordination.
The critical part was the timing of the bombardment, which required precise reporting. This was likely where the mole's contribution came into play.
However, with such a plan in motion, the mole might find it challenging to escape unnoticed.
Old Feng stepped on the accelerator, increasing their speed, and said, "We should receive news soon. If the plan succeeds, the task assigned to us will be mostly accomplished."
Chen Chuan glanced at him, understanding that with the major figures of Mo Lan Corporation eliminated, their mission was only partially fulfilled. It seemed that his guess was correct—there was another important objective to this operation beyond dealing with Mo Lan Corporation.
In a mansion in the southern part of Yangzhi City, Yi Bo had been staying at home for the past few days, but the rapidly changing situation outside left him overwhelmed.
After returning that day, he received news from the Judgment Court, only to find out that Chen Chuan had emerged unscathed, and public opinion was entirely in his favor.
At that moment, he sensed something amiss.
As a native of Yangzhi, Yi Bo was well aware of Mo Lan Corporation's influence and the local powerful families' hold on the city. However, with the loss of control over the media channels, everyone could openly criticize Mo Lan Corporation without fear, and the corporation's lack of response to this situation was highly unusual.
Yi Bo knew that Mo Lan Corporation might have been in a difficult position after its headquarters were attacked a few years ago, but even a starving camel is bigger than a horse. At least in the Yangzhi region, Mo Lan Corporation's influence was so significant that it could be described as having a monopoly.
The reason he had retreated in front of the Judgment Court that day was precisely because of this. He didn't want to offend such a formidable force for the sake of one person.
However, upon learning of Mo Lan Corporation's withdrawal today, Yi Bo realized that a more powerful force must have intervened, as it was unlikely for them to abandon their long-established base of operations.
And the only entity capable of such a feat within Mo Lan's territory was the Great Prosperity Republic government.
Yi Bo furrowed his brows, "Speaking of which, did Chen Chuan's bold stance have something to do with the government, or was it just a coincidence..."
After some thought, he believed it was merely a coincidence. Chen Chuan had lived in Yangzhi his entire life, and his resume was spotless. Moreover, such a crucial role wouldn't be entrusted to a teenager.
"What a stroke of luck..."
Yi Bo couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret. If he had known Mo Lan Corporation would be in such a predicament, he wouldn't have backed down earlier. He could have gained favor by selling that information, and Miss Xiao's matter might have been resolved by now.
"No, there's still a chance..."
He picked up a cup from the desk and placed it in front of him. Before Chen Chuan graduated from Wu Yi Academy, there was no hope. After Mo Lan Corporation's recent incident, Chen Chuan might even look down on the company, believing his choice was correct.
It was normal for a young person to have such thoughts, but ultimately, the world was ruled by giant corporations and the government. Even if one joined the government, without connections and a network, advancement would be limited, no matter how capable they were. After encountering a few setbacks, they would eventually gain a clear understanding.
Just then, a sudden thunderous boom echoed from a distance. The sound was so abrupt that Yi Bo's hand holding the teacup trembled, spilling tea on his chest.
"What's going on?"
He was initially annoyed, but his expression soon turned grave. "Is that... the sound of artillery?"
Has the government taken action against the Mulan Company?
Even though he was no longer an active member of the company, he felt a sense of unease upon hearing this news. He muttered, "I should give Miss a call..."
Old Feng and Chen Chuan had already returned to the Patrol Bureau Headquarters by car.
After getting out of the car, Old Feng summoned a familiar captain and gave him a few instructions. He then led Chen Chuan directly to the operations meeting room.
At that moment, Specialist Cao was standing behind the desk, waiting for the final confirmation. Upon seeing the two men enter, his stern gaze softened a little, and he asked, "Did you handle the person? Did you bring the item back?"
Old Feng gestured to Luo Qi's handbag, indicating it was there. "It's all here, untouched. I've brought back Luo Qi's body, and I've sent Old Zhao to take care of it."
Specialist Cao nodded.
Old Feng said, "Chen Xuanyuan handled Luo Qi in just over a quarter of an hour. It wasn't easy."
Specialist Cao turned to Chen Chuan and said, "As I said, I won't record this in the files, and no one will know that you killed Luo Qi. But I, Specialist Cao, don't let people work for nothing. After this, I'll compensate you. If there's something you want, you can submit a request later, and I'll approve it if conditions allow."
Old Feng smiled and said, "Specialist Cao, you're being unusually generous. You should think it through carefully; there's no rush right now."
Chen Chuan nodded and asked, "Specialist Cao, do I have any upcoming assignments?"
Specialist Cao replied, "Not for now. You can go back, but stay in Yangzhi. If the national mobilization ends, someone will officially notify you."
Chen Chuan could roughly guess that, whether the Mulan Company's issue was resolved or not, he probably wouldn't be involved in future matters. He bid farewell to the two men and left with the Xuejun Blade in hand.
As they watched him leave, Old Feng sighed, "He's truly an outstanding young man."
The book was indeed an excellent version!
Then, he spoke seriously, "Specialist Cao, you weren't at the scene, so you don't know. For this battle, he consumed a significant amount of potential-extracting drugs. When fighting against Luo Qi, he fought with a disregard for his own life. It reminded me of our younger days when we were full of passion. A young man like this deserves ample rewards."
Specialist Cao said, "You don't need to remind me. I'll make the necessary arrangements."
Old Feng looked at him and asked again, "Is it confirmed?"
Specialist Cao replied, "The results are confirmed. The shelling and explosion have essentially eliminated the Blood Ink Guard and combat bio-weapons of the Mulan Company at the scene. Almost no one survived. One airship crashed, and the other managed to escape before docking upon seeing the explosion. The target might be the Chaos Land."
Upon hearing this result, Old Feng breathed a huge sigh of relief. He thought for a moment and took a few steps forward, lowering his voice, "Can we get it?"
Specialist Cao spoke sternly, "I've sent someone to retrieve it. That thing isn't easily damaged. If it's carried on the person, we'll definitely find it."
Old Feng asked, "Are you sure it's there?"
Specialist Cao said, "I sent Lao Hong with a team."
Old Feng nodded, "Good. The other companies probably haven't realized what's happening yet, right? Once Lao Hong brings back the item, everything will be settled."
They waited from the evening until midnight, and during that time, there was no news. Just as the clock was about to strike twelve, hurried footsteps were heard outside, and a sturdy, burly man entered, carrying a metal box that was not completely wiped clean and had some ash on it.
Specialist Cao looked at him and asked, "How was it? Did you encounter any problems on the way?"
The man replied, "No, everything went smoothly both ways." He placed the metal box on the table and said solemnly, "Specialist, the item should be inside this box."
"And..." he hesitated.
"What?"
"When we passed by, that piece of land seemed to have turned red."
"Turned red?"
Old Feng looked up and said, "Specialist Cao, it's probably that thing. I heard the Mulan Company has been collecting it. That place used to be the ancestral land of the Makar people. If this thing is leaked, it could lead to such consequences."
Specialist Cao asked, "Is the area sealed off?"
Lao Hong replied, "It's sealed off, and there are patrols from the Patrol Bureau on the road leading there."
Specialist Cao didn't ask further. His gaze fell on the metal box. He slowly opened the box, and a moment later, a crisp 'ka' sound was heard. The box lid was lifted, revealing a square, paper-like object resembling a blueprint. The pages had a subtle glow, like a thin, transparent jade board. On it were numerous intricate patterns, and each area seemed to require a magnifying glass to see clearly. Just looking at it made one's eyes dizzy.
As he gazed at these items, he slowly said, "Back then, the Tianhe Mining Corporation was split into more than twenty companies. The former business manager, Sun Shang, established the Mulan Gao Ling Corporation after returning home. He was suspected of obtaining a portion of Tianhe Mining Corporation's legacy, and now it seems it's true."
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(End of Chapter)
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