Chapter 292: Search
Chapter 292: Search
Chen Chuan slowly straightened up, his back to the headless corpse, and turned his wrist to sheathe his blade. The violently swaying chandelier above gradually stabilized, and the flickering light in the room returned to a soft and steady glow.
Stepping on the creaking floorboards, he retrieved his scabbard and sheathed his long blade. But at that moment, he heard the sound of violent chewing and low hissing coming from behind him.
Turning his head, he saw that the headless body standing there had suddenly burst open with flesh-tearing wounds, and was making chewing and gurgling noises.
But there was nothing visible there, as if it were an invisible entity.
In a short moment, the haunting corpse had turned into a skeleton, with all the flesh, internal organs, and altered tissues completely gone, leaving only the head that had been left untouched and was being played with, moved back and forth.
Chen Chuan calmly observed everything. Once the noises subsided, he walked to the cat statuette and examined the skull. Reaching out, he applied a gentle force, cracking the skull open, and removed the embedded boundary vessel from the back of its brain.
It was evident that this boundary vessel was partially connected to the spine, which Chen Chuan had severed. Despite some damaged areas, as long as the vessel remained mostly intact, the technicians should be able to extract the necessary information from it and uncover the reason behind the attack.
Now he could be certain that this incident had nothing to do with Wei Wusheng.
If this person wanted to deal with him, they would confront him directly and not resort to such roundabout methods.
He glanced at the stone statue beside it. The stone platter held by the cat still had some black residue, and he immediately recognized it.
As someone familiar with haunting tales, he knew this was a typical case of a haunting tale being bound for an extended period. Therefore, there should be certain conditions for its activation, and the target it was directed at was also part of these conditions. If the conditions were not met, then the target would have to fulfill them themselves.
Since he, as the intended target, had successfully resisted the invasion, the responsibility now fell on him. The injuries on the corpse likely resulted from this.
He circled the stone statue twice. If he wasn't mistaken, the statue served as both the haunting tale's attachment and a restraining mechanism. If the statue were to break, the haunting tale might escape to another location or return to its original place of emergence.
He needed to consider how to handle this.
Only then did he have the leisure to examine the room's contents. Most of this level consisted of numerous twisted vines, as if there were something special within, and these branches eventually converged at one spot.
There, a strange object was placed, approximately two meters in size, seemingly composed of countless intertwined stems and branches. However, the branches appeared to have been artificially arranged, forming a neat and orderly pattern.
In the middle was an elliptical cavity, just large enough for a person to sit inside. Within, a faint glow flickered, pulsating like a breath.
Instinctively, he felt this object was related to bio-field technology. He activated his boundary vessel and first contacted Wu Bei, asking, "Little Brother Wu, can you identify what this is?"
Wu Bei took a look and exclaimed in surprise, "A green island resonance nest!"
Through the boundary vessel, Chen Chuan could sense his excitement. He asked, "What's the use of this thing?"
Wu Bei quickly explained, "This is a type of resonance organism. It can amplify the range of a resonator's field and enhance their resonance capabilities.
The cheapest ones on the market cost several hundred thousand, and only large organizations and groups can afford them. Even if you have the money, you might not be able to buy one because each requires official approval, and every one has a serial number. Even if it becomes old and damaged, it must be destroyed under the joint supervision of officials and company representatives to prevent the organism from being transferred or sold privately."
Chen Chuan understood and asked, "Since only resonators can use it, Little Brother Wu, can you use it?"
"I, I can, of course! I have a Level 2 Realm Certificate..."
Sitting in his apartment, Wu Bei was both excited and helpless. "Users need to pass an official review to obtain usage rights, and they are also subject to certain supervision during use. I've applied many times, but I still haven't been approved."
The supervision was tolerable, mainly to prevent the resonance organism from being transferred or sold privately. However, obtaining usage rights was extremely difficult. Despite meeting all the requirements, he had applied numerous times without success.
Without this authorization, he couldn't purchase the resonance nest. Although he had the means, he couldn't acquire it.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Since you can use it, I'll see what I can do on the official side."
"Really?" Wu Bei almost jumped out of his seat, exclaiming, "Thank you, thank you, Little Brother Chen!"
Chen Chuan said, "Don't get too excited. I can only say I'll try."
"Understood, understood," Wu Bei replied.
"There's one more thing," Chen Chuan held up the boundary vessel in his hand, "I've obtained this person's boundary vessel, and I want to know the information it contains. Can you extract it, Little Brother Wu?"
Wu Bei thought for a moment and said, "I'll have to see it in person to know for sure, but... if this person can use the resonance nest, there might also be information within the nest."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Hold on, Little Brother Wu. I'll contact Little Sister Ni." He immediately reached out to Ni Xixian and said, "Little Sister Ni, the situation here is resolved, but I need your help with something else."
Ni Xixian replied, "That was quick. What else do you need?"
She assumed that Chen Chuan was dealing with a Resonator with some strength, and the main challenge was finding their location. Once located, dealing with them would be straightforward. So, she didn't take it too seriously.
Chen Chuan said, "I've discovered a Resonance Nest here."
"Wow, a Resonance Nest? That's impressive."
Upon hearing this, Ni Xixian became more attentive. She asked a few more questions and understood what Chen Chuan meant.
"You want to hand this over to the Resonator who supports you? Hmm, that's not impossible. As long as they register with the Processing Bureau, it should be fine. But it's only temporary. As long as you remain a student invested in by the Processing Bureau, there won't be any issues. If you agree, I can help you with the arrangements."
Chen Chuan understood. If he ever stopped receiving investment from the Processing Bureau or lost his connection to them, this qualification would be void. But even with this condition, it was sufficient for now.
He said, "Thank you, Little Sister Ni."
"Don't mention it. But you should consider how to maintain this Resonance Nest. It's a living organism that requires high-energy nutrients when in use, and those aren't easily available. The price is not low."
Chen Chuan wasn't worried about this. Wu Bei had plenty of money, but he lacked the means to obtain the necessary items or do so within legal limits. Acquiring high-energy nutrients was much simpler than obtaining a Resonance Nest, as there were fewer restrictions.
After ending the call with Ni Xixian, he immediately contacted Wu Bei and informed him of the situation. Wu Bei was thrilled and stammered, "Chen, Little Brother Chen, can I come right away? I'll drive over."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. The Dark Unexplored Zone was not safe at night, and the road to the Upper Hillside was filled with traps. He decided to meet Wu Bei. "Sure, be careful on your way here. Let me know when you reach the park, and I'll come to pick you up."
"Okay, okay," Wu Bei agreed eagerly and quickly ended the call, apparently rushing to meet Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan could understand his excitement. It was like a fighter learning that they could obtain an excellent weapon they had long desired; they would undoubtedly be eager to get their hands on it as soon as possible.
He looked around the first floor, which was cluttered and damp, with not much left to see. So, he headed upstairs, starting with the second floor.
Despite the chaotic and damp appearance of the first floor, the second floor was quite the opposite. As soon as he stepped onto the second floor, he smelled a fresh, dry agent. The hallway walls were lined with moisture-proof fabric and thick soundproof boards, and the lighting was bright. The floor was even carpeted.
He noticed several wall spiders the size of a fist with colorful patterns on their backs, resembling a decorative string from a distance.
He recognized these spiders from advertisements, as they were often recommended due to the high coverage of greenery in Central City. These customized organisms served as pets and consumed various small creatures in corners and crevices, preventing the proliferation of insects and ants.
There were four doors in the hallway, two on each side facing each other. He first checked the room on the left, which turned out to be a standard guest room with basic daily necessities. Finding nothing of value, he exited and moved to the first room on the opposite side.
This room seemed to be the owner's private space, combining a study and bedroom. A partition stood in the middle, and the bookshelf contained numerous books, mostly related to Bio-Field Technology.
Flipping through the books, he found them highly professional, with no mention of combat techniques. Perhaps the owner felt his skills were too valuable to share, or he didn't think they were necessary, or maybe he simply didn't keep them here.
After returning the books to their original places, he moved to the bedroom area. He checked the bedside table and found a drawer filled with cash, containing approximately ten thousand in high-denomination currency.
There were also two gold tickets and some loose change. The drawer held keys, trinkets, and a stone platter.
Chen Chuan paused when he saw this, "The Viper Sect?"
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