Chapter 290: Finding the Trail
Chapter 290: Finding the Trail
Wu Bei followed the strong signal, only to discover that it was incredibly long, with countless boundary points used as stepping stones, and at times, it even looped back on itself.
Moreover, some areas seemed to have additional measures in place. Every time he passed through a boundary point, he had to proceed with utmost caution, lest he trigger any pre-set alarm signals.
If the other party were to discover that he was searching for them, they could repeatedly connect and disconnect at a certain boundary point, making it impossible for him to locate them again.
However, the longer he searched, the higher the chances of being discovered.
After a while, Wu Bei said, "Little Brother Chen, the person on the other side is highly skilled, and they have a biologic field creature supporting them. They've set up many precautions and measures. I might need some time." He sighed, "If these boundary points could be opened for me to use, it would be faster, just like last time."
He still remembered the last time when he faced the Gong family and Xiong Jianyi on his home turf. With the boundary points open for his use, he was full of confidence and even wanted to have a good contest with his opponents. Unfortunately, they employed field interference, preventing him from demonstrating his full capabilities.
Chen Chuan said, "In that case, I'll think of a way." He immediately contacted Ni Qianqian using his boundary token and explained the situation, hoping that the Processing Bureau could grant him access to the boundary points.
Ni Qianqian asked, "Little Brother Chen, can you provide evidence of the attack?"
Chen Chuan replied, "The boundary token given to me by the Processing Bureau has traces of field interference and strong signals. You can check it."
Ni Qianqian said, "Good, that's enough. I'll help you figure it out. Give me a moment."
Within two minutes, Ni Qianqian returned and informed him, "It's done. Can you handle it? If not, I can find someone in the Bureau to help."
Chen Chuan thanked her, "Thank you, Sister Ni. I should be able to manage it here."
"Okay, be careful. If you need any help, remember to contact me."
With the support, Wu Bei's spirits soared. Now, instead of having to sneak into each boundary point, he could receive assistance.
If it were before, each boundary point would have felt like an impregnable fortress, requiring him to evade the patrols and search for traces. But now, it was almost like a storage room, making his task much easier. Following the trail of the strong signal, he soon traced it back to its source.
Excitedly, Wu Bei said, "Found it!" Then he added, "Little Brother Chen, I'll send you the location."
A map of the Central City appeared on Chen Chuan's boundary token screen, with a red mark indicating the location in the Deep Unreached Zone. As the map zoomed in, the final destination was revealed to be near a natural green park.
The Central City had a high level of greenery, and the Deep Unreached Zone boasted the highest. There were several large hills and parks within the city.
These places used to be popular among the wealthy, but over time, better-developed areas took their place, turning these locations into gathering spots for gangs and lawbreakers. The target area was situated on the slope of a hill in one of these places.
After observing for a while, Chen Chuan asked, "So, is this person here?"
Wu Bei explained, "This is just the place where he initially emitted the biologic field information. It's where his boundary token is located, so we can't be a hundred percent certain if he's actually there."
Chen Chuan acknowledged with a sound and headed out with the Xuejun Blade. "No problem. Finding that place is the priority."
Locating the place, if the person was there, they could resolve it immediately. Even if they weren't, traces would be left behind, and with the boundary token's confirmation, many clues could be found.
He left the station and boarded a tram, arriving at the Deep Unreached Zone in three quarters of an hour. He got off at a station near the marked location.
The area had a high coverage of greenery, with many plants growing on walls and rooftops. Bright light columns pierced through the gaps in the dark walls and intertwined vines, crisscrossing in the dark sky and between buildings, like a giant cage woven from countless searchlights.
Here, the vibrant colors and ubiquitous moving advertisements seemed more familiar.
Outside, the rain continued to fall. The dampness in the air was palpable as he walked out of the station, his rain hat on, treading through the puddles towards the marked area. Gradually, he reached the foot of the dark hill.
Wu Bei's voice sounded in his ear, "The target hasn't moved, but Little Brother Chen, I'm not sure. There seems to be a biologic field alarm around, and if we go straight there, we might trigger it."
Chen Chuan glanced around and said, "There might be more than that."
Setting up a location like this without any protection would be unthinkable. Apart from the field alarm, there might also be physical traps.
He said, "Little Brother Wu, since the person is highly skilled, to avoid field interference and light shadows, I'll have to turn off my boundary token and disconnect."
"Okay, be careful, Little Brother Chen."
Wu Bei felt a bit disappointed but understood the necessity. The person on the other side was highly skilled, and even with the boundary points, he couldn't guarantee avoiding any mistakes.
At this moment, Chen Chuan took out some medicine and swallowed it. The actual dosage was minimal, but it appeared as if he had taken it all, a show for any possible observers from the Processing Bureau.
Chen Chuan closed his Boundary Token, and instantly merged with his Second Self, moving upwards.
After the Monster transferred the invasion, any field invasion towards him turned into entering a non-existent place, which would not generate obvious field interactions. Whether this might not be able to deceive the opponent, but he could give it a try and do a verification at the same time.
There were indeed some traps along the way, but to be honest, these traps were not even close to his reaction speed, and it was impossible to deal with high-level fighters with just these. They could probably only be used against some ordinary beasts.
After avoiding many suspicious places, he arrived at the halfway point of the mountain. Here stood a tall and wide brick and wooden structure, covering a large area. It was built in the middle of three big trees, with supple branches extending into the house, seemingly serving a reinforcing purpose.
In front of the house's entrance was a long canopy, with a wooden platform built on the ground. Under the canopy, several intersecting lamps illuminated the wooden platform and the door, which was only covered by a cloth curtain, making it bright.
At this moment, inside the house, Youshang leaned against the wall, covering his chest and panting heavily. He seemed to have suddenly lost several dozen pounds, with clear muscles and skeletal contours under his skin, and blood flowing beneath him. His chest and abdomen were covered in torn wounds that were gradually healing.
The Monster, after tasting fresh flesh and blood once again, retreated, apparently satisfied again. But he was clear that as long as the problem was not resolved, he would definitely be devoured.
However, after experiencing it twice, he had realized that as long as the internal injuries healed to a certain extent, the Monster Lynx would think that the sacrifice was ready to be enjoyed again.
So, as long as he controlled the healing speed, he could ensure that there would be no trouble during this period.
But he dared not be certain how patient the Monster was. Based on his understanding and comparison with his knowledge, even if he did this, he could only delay it for three to five days at most.
So he had to solve the trouble within three to five days.
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He actually didn't like facing things head-on. His style was all about prior preparation, meticulous planning, and enjoying the sense of achievement at the end, like assembling a jigsaw puzzle, rather than brawling, which he considered to be lacking in technique.
But now, there was really no other way.
Even with this decision, there was still a headache. The target had been attacked, and the target was definitely hiding in Wu Yi, not coming out. How was he supposed to complete this task? Perhaps he could think of a way through the target's family and friends?
As he pondered, he suddenly felt an unusual movement outside. He glanced out with a wary gaze, "Who's there?"
Outside the house, steady footsteps could be heard. Through the wind-blown curtain, a figure gradually approached and came to the wooden platform outside. The rain curtain revealed a tall figure, dressed in a black hooded windbreaker, holding a long sword.
A long sword reached in, slowly pulling back the curtain. Chen Chuan walked in from outside and stood still. He looked up and saw vines like tangled wires everywhere, finally converging in a corner of the house. And he immediately spotted the Lynx statue in the middle of the house.
This confirmed that he had found the right place.
He glanced at Youshang, who was already standing up. This person wore canvas pants and a torn shirt, with residual scars on his chest and abdomen, and his entire body was covered in blood.
This person had thin limbs and a slightly hunched posture, with pale skin and wet hair sticking to his scalp. His eyes were bloodshot, but his tightly wrapped and well-defined muscles showed that he had an exceptional physical quality.
Chen Chuan raised his head, pushing his hood back to reveal a handsome face and a pair of unusually bright eyes. Rainwater dripped from his hood.
He politely said, "I hope my late visit hasn't disturbed you."
Upon seeing Chen Chuan, Youshang was startled. Immediately, he used his Boundary Token to scan and observed the surroundings of the hill. Amidst his doubts, a surge of joy welled up in his heart.
His doubt stemmed from the strong signal he had left behind being discovered and tracked by the opponent. The joy came from confirming that the opponent had come alone.
Now, he didn't have to figure out how to get the person out of Wu Yi, and he could immediately resolve this matter.
In a hoarse voice, he said, "You dare to come here because you once defeated Tan Wang, so you think you can defeat me too?"
The information from Zhao Qian was not complete, but Tan Wang's matter was too famous, and he could still find out about it. So, he didn't hide this from Chen Chuan.
"Did you take medicine when you came? I can smell it. I sense the scattered medicinal powder on you, the kind from..."
Youshang's expression confirmed his guess, and he smiled, "But you should understand, the Third Limit and the Third Limit are not the same..."
He reached out and grabbed a long stick leaning against the wall. He spun it and squatted down on one leg, holding the end of the stick with one hand and the middle with the other, pointing it diagonally at Chen Chuan.
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