Chapter 205: The Legacy
Chapter 205: The Legacy
After a quick cleanup at the dock, Chen Chuan and Agent Feng departed with Luo Qi's body and luggage, driving away from the scene.
Within minutes of their departure, another black sedan arrived. 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.
On their way back, Agent Feng remained vigilant, keeping a close eye on their surroundings. Fortunately, the journey proceeded without incident until they were about to re-enter the city, when they suddenly heard a loud boom, seemingly from a distant location. Both men turned their heads towards the direction of the sound.
Agent Feng, quick to react, spoke with a mix of melancholy and excitement, "It seems Agent Cao has taken action."
Chen Chuan asked, "Agent Feng, was that the sound of cannon fire?"
Agent Feng nodded. "Do you know why Mo Lan Corporation suddenly withdrew? We previously released information that two warships were approaching from the north, one of which was a troop carrier. The troop carrier was real, but it didn't carry as many soldiers as expected.
Mo Lan Corporation couldn't afford to gamble because, even if the current military presence is small, there's no guarantee that more troops won't arrive later. If they faced a military siege, not a single one of them would escape.
So, he had to leave! Based on the intelligence we gathered beforehand and the information obtained from our insider within Mo Lan Corporation, we predicted that they would evacuate from the north and might use certain flying tools to aid their escape.
To minimize casualties during the operation, we communicated with the military over a year ago. We extended the railway to the outskirts of Zhangshan Mountain and positioned a sufficient number of train cannons there to bombard them.
If the plan succeeds, the moment the shells hit the ground, it should annihilate most of Mo Lan Corporation's personnel and their key elites. Even if a few escape, they won't pose a significant threat."
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement. The plan seemed straightforward, relying primarily on intelligence and coordination among various departments.
The critical aspect was the timing of the cannon fire, which required precise reporting. This was likely the insider's contribution.
However, with such accurate timing, the insider might have a challenging time escaping unnoticed.
Agent Feng stepped on the accelerator, increasing their speed. "We should receive news soon. If the plan succeeds, we will have accomplished most of the mission assigned to us."
Chen Chuan glanced at him. With the majority of the mission accomplished, the annihilation of Mo Lan Corporation's key members was also nearly complete. Just as Chen Chuan had suspected, there was another important objective to this operation beyond Mo Lan Corporation.
In a flower mansion in the southern part of Yangzhi City, Yi Bo had been staying at home for the past few days, but the rapid changes in the external situation left him overwhelmed.
Upon returning that day, he received news from the Adjudication Court, learning to his astonishment that Chen Chuan had emerged unscathed, and public opinion was entirely in his favor.
At that moment, Yi Bo sensed something amiss.
As a native of Yangzhi, he was well aware of Mo Lan Corporation's influence and the local powerful families' hold over the city. However, with the loss of their control over public opinion channels, everyone could openly criticize Mo Lan Corporation without fear of repercussions. The corporation's lack of response to this situation was highly unusual.
Yi Bo knew that Mo Lan Corporation might have been in a tight spot after their headquarters were attacked a few years ago, but even a dying camel is bigger than a horse. In the region of Yangzhi, it was not an exaggeration to say that Mo Lan Corporation had a monopoly on power.
The reason he had retreated from the Adjudication Court that day was because of this influence. It wasn't worth offending 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 they would not have abandoned their long-established base of operations otherwise.
The only entity capable of such a feat was the Dajun Republic government.
Yi Bo furrowed his brows, "Speaking of which, could Chen Chuan have connections with them from the start, or is it merely a coincidence..."
After some thought, he concluded that it was likely just a coincidence. Chen Chuan had lived in Yangzhi his entire life, and his background was spotless. Moreover, such a crucial role would never be entrusted to a teenager.
"What luck..."
He couldn't help but regret his decision to retreat. Had he known Mo Lan Corporation would be in such a predicament, he could have gained favor by selling someone out, and the young lady's matter might have been resolved by now.
"No, there's still a chance..."
He picked up a cup of tea from the desk and took a sip. Before Chen Chuan's graduation from Wu Yi Academy, there was little hope. After Mo Lan Corporation's recent incident, Chen Chuan might even look down on the company, believing his choice to be 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 he joined the government, without connections, his advancement would be limited. After hitting a few walls, he would likely gain a clear understanding of the situation.
At that time...
Just then, a thunderous boom echoed from a distance, startling Yi Bo, causing him to spill tea on his chest hair, was exposed to the world.
"What's going on?"
He was initially annoyed, but his expression soon turned grave. "Is that... the sound of artillery fire?"
Has the government started taking action against Mo Lan Corporation?
As a former member of the company, even though he had retired, he felt a sense of unease upon hearing this news. He muttered to himself, "I should give Miss a call..."
Old Feng and Chen Chuan had just returned to the Headquarters of Patrol Bureau by car.
After getting off the car, Old Feng found a familiar captain and gave him a few instructions. Then, he led Chen Chuan directly to the Operations Conference Room.
Special Agent Cao was standing behind the desk, awaiting the final confirmation of the results. Upon seeing the two men enter, his usually stern gaze softened a little, and he asked, "Have you dealt with the person? Did you bring the items?"
Old Feng lifted the suitcase that Luo Qi had been carrying and gestured towards it, "It's all here. I haven't opened it, and Luo Qi's body has been brought back as well. I asked Agent Zhao to take care of it."
Special Agent Cao nodded.
Old Feng said, "Chen Chuan took care of Luo Qi in just over an hour. That's not easy."
Special Agent Cao turned to Chen Chuan and said, "I told you, I won't write this in the records, and no one will know it was you who killed Luo Qi. But I, Cao, won't let anyone work for free. After this, I'll compensate you. If there's anything you want, you can submit a request form later, and I'll approve it if the conditions allow."
Old Feng smiled and said, "Old Cao is being unusually generous. You should think it over carefully; there's no need to rush."
Chen Chuan nodded. He asked, "Special Agent Cao, do I have any other tasks?"
Special Agent Cao replied, "Not for now. You can go back, but don't leave Yangzhi. If the national conscription ends, someone will officially notify you."
Chen Chuan could roughly guess that, regardless of whether the Mo Lan Corporation's issue was resolved or not, he probably wouldn't be needed for any further involvement. He bid farewell to the two men and left the room, carrying the Snow Lady Sword.
As they watched him leave, Old Feng sighed, "He's a good young man."
Then, he spoke seriously, "Old Cao, you weren't there, but for this battle, he took a lot of potential-enhancing drugs. When he fought Luo Qi, he fought with abandon. It reminded me of our youth, full of passion. We should give such a young man his due reward."
Special Agent Cao said, "You don't need to remind me. I'll make the arrangements."
Old Feng looked at him and asked again, "Is it confirmed?"
Special Agent Cao replied, "The results are confirmed. The artillery fire and explosions have essentially eliminated Mo Lan Corporation's Blood Mo Guard Squad and their combat bio-weapons. Almost no one survived at the scene. One of the two airships crashed, and the other, which hadn't docked yet, quickly retreated upon seeing the explosion. The target might be the Wilderness."
Hearing this result, Old Feng breathed a huge sigh of relief. After thinking for a moment, he walked a few steps closer and asked in a low voice, "Can we get it?"
Special Agent Cao spoke gravely, "I've already sent someone. That thing isn't easily destroyed. If it was carried personally, we'll definitely find it."
Old Feng asked, "Are you sure it's safe here?"
Special Agent Cao said, "I sent Hong Lao with a team."
Old Feng nodded, "Good, then. The other companies probably don't know yet, right? Once Hong Lao brings back the item, everything will be settled."
The two men waited from late afternoon until midnight. Just as the clock was about to strike midnight, hurried footsteps could be heard outside, and a robust man entered, carrying a metal box that was still partially covered in soot and ash.
Special Agent Cao looked at him, "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, "Special Agent, the item should be inside this box."
He hesitated for a moment.
"What?"
"When we passed by that land, it seemed to have turned red."
"Red?"
Old Feng raised his head and said, "Old Cao, it might be that thing. I heard Mo Lan Corporation has been collecting it. This used to be the ancestral land of the Maka people. If this thing leaks out, it could cause such a result."
Special Agent Cao asked, "Is the area sealed off?"
Hong Lao replied, "Yes, it's sealed. Patrol Bureau officers are also patrolling the roads leading there."
Special Agent Cao didn't ask further. His gaze fell on the box, and he seemed to know the password. He slowly turned the dial, and after a few minutes, a clicking sound was heard, and the box opened.
He slowly lifted the lid, revealing a square object similar to a blueprint. The page had a slight sheen, like a thin, transparent jade board. Numerous intricate and complex patterns covered the surface, and one would need a magnifying glass to examine them closely. Just looking at it made one's eyes strain.
He stared at these items and said slowly, "After the dissolution of Heavenly Harmony Mining, it was divided into over twenty companies. The former business manager, Sun Shang, returned to the country and established Mo Lan Gaoling Corporation. He was suspected of obtaining part of Heavenly Harmony Mining's legacy, and now it seems it's true."
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(End of Chapter)
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