Chapter 367: The Hill
Chapter 367: The Hill
The elevator's digital display flickered, and as it reached the first floor, the doors slowly slid open. Chen Chuan stepped out and, as he walked down the corridor, turned his head to glance outside.
Through his reflection on the glass, he saw the towering buildings and the slightly narrow sky beyond. The azure firmament remained bright, but thick clouds loomed overhead.
As the veil of mist lifted, an even darker gloom seemed to envelop the sky above.
Specialist Liang had shared a lot, but Chen Chuan felt that when it came to matters concerning the world's crisis, it was unlikely that the other party would disclose everything to him. At most, they would selectively reveal certain information.
Moreover, the other party had only mentioned the government's stance on the matter, yet this world was ruled jointly by the government and corporations. Neither side could afford to ignore the other, so what were the corporations' thoughts on this?
Regarding this matter and the path forward, he needed to give it some serious thought.
He walked down the long corridor, and as he did, the light and scenery outside the window gradually receded into the distance. Just as he was about to step out, a message suddenly popped up on his Boundary Vessel:
"Executor Chen, an item has been placed in your personal storage cabinet. Please retrieve it."
Chen Chuan glanced at the route provided by the Boundary Vessel and headed in that direction. Two minutes later, he arrived at a lounge where he received a set of keys from the attendant.
After signing for it, he proceeded to a door at the back. This 'storage cabinet' was actually a storage room of about six square meters, labeled with the number 6002.
He pushed open the door to find a metal table inside, and against the wall was a corner cabinet taller than a person. He inserted the key and opened it, revealing partitions separating the upper and lower sections. In the middle, there lay a long wooden box with a carrying strap.
Chen Chuan took out the item and placed it on the table behind him. He peeled off the sealed tape, and inside the box was a short sword resting on a soft cushion.
The sword matched the design he had ordered, measuring about sixty centimeters from hilt to tip. He lifted the sword from the box, gripping the handle and slowly drawing it out. The smooth, gleaming blade instantly reflected his face.
With a clanging sound, he fully unsheathed the sword and gave it a test twirl, finding it incredibly well-balanced and perfectly meeting his previous requirements.
He could sense that this sword was also a transmutation weapon, capable of growing stronger with use. With this, he now had a handy weapon for both close and long-range combat.
But most importantly, he now had a backup weapon.
During his fight with Wei Wusheng, the opponent had directly seized his weapon with his body. In the end, Chen Chuan had no choice but to fight with his bare hands.
If he had had a short sword like this, he would have had another option.
He slid the blade back into its sheath and placed it back in the wooden box, locking the cabinet door before leaving the Processing Bureau with the item in hand.
Chen Chuan drove to the parking lot, got into his car, and drove off. As he drove, he couldn't help but ponder Specialist Liang's words. According to him, third-limit cultivation required special medication, and it wasn't something that would be provided just by accepting a summons. Instead, one had to make significant contributions and achievements to earn it.
Even this was based on the requirements for an average person; Chen Chuan's needs would be several times that of a regular person, making it exceptionally restrictive.
However, the information he currently possessed was limited, and he felt he could seek advice from other sources, such as Cao Guiqi. Perhaps he could find out if Cao had any suggestions.
Just then, Gao Ming contacted him.
Chen Chuan accepted the call and asked, "Gao Ming, what's up?"
Gao Ming said, "Brother, yesterday, someone from Fusion Boundary Corporation came looking for me. They want to meet you."
"Fusion Boundary Corporation?"
Chen Chuan searched for it on his Boundary Vessel. It was a company dedicated to producing high-strength biomaterials and biological components. They collaborated with city patrol and security companies, and the Processing Bureau. Many security vests and bio-armor on the market were manufactured by this company.
In the Central City, Fusion Boundary Corporation held a mid-tier position. While it couldn't compare to the top corporations and giants, its scale was equivalent to Ink Lotus Corporation before its decline. Moreover, it was currently on an upward trajectory.
Gao Ming smiled and said, "The person they sent is someone we know, an old classmate."
Chen Chuan's eyes flickered. If there was an old classmate in the Central City, it could only be one person. He asked, "Meng Shu?"
"Yes," Gao Ming confirmed.
Chen Chuan had known that Meng Shu was originally from the Central City, but she had never revealed her background. It seemed that she came from a very respectable family, and now he understood it was due to her connection with Fusion Boundary Corporation.
"Why does she want to meet me?" Chen Chuan asked.
Gao Ming replied, "It's probably related to you becoming a Tier Three Combatant. I did some checking, and it seems that Fusion Boundary Corporation isn't satisfied with the person in charge of managing combatants. They've replaced the person in charge five times in recent years."
(End of Chapter)Another unconfirmed piece of information is that Meng Lai, the founder of Fusion Boundary, is said to be preparing to hand over the reins to his successor due to his advanced age. Currently, his grandson, Meng Huang, is in charge of the company's main operations.
However, Meng Huang has not yet been officially announced as the heir, and it is rumored that our old classmate is also highly regarded by his grandfather. Meng Lai seems to have implicitly agreed to a competition between the two.
Meng Huang has been residing in Central City for a long time, and he is already in his thirties. He has been involved in and managing the company's business for a long time, and his influence within Fusion Boundary is deeply rooted. If our old classmate wants to compete with him for the position, the outlook is not optimistic.
Chen Chuan nodded, not continuing the topic. Instead, he said, "Gao Ming, today I went to the Processing Bureau and learned some important information. I wanted to find you, but it's not convenient to discuss it here. We need to talk face-to-face."
Gao Ming sensed the seriousness in his tone and responded decisively, "Okay, cousin. You are my top client. I'll go there right away."
Chen Chuan said, "I'll give you an address, and we can talk there." After sending the address, he ended the communication and drove directly to Teacher Wu's residence.
Not long after, a silver-gray sedan drove over and stopped below a hill. The car door opened, and Gao Ming stepped out, walking towards where Chen Chuan was standing. He adjusted his collar and said, "Cousin, it's very windy here."
Chen Chuan looked ahead and said, "That means there are fewer obstructions, allowing us to see further."
Gao Ming came to his side.
Chen Chuan passed him a prepared agreement, "Sign this agreement, and I still need to report it to my superiors. If you leak it, we will be held responsible."
Gao Ming signed without hesitation and then looked at the specific content. Finally, he asked, "What's the matter?"
Chen Chuan informed him of the news he had received that day.
This news was allowed to be shared with two relatives. He felt that his aunt and her family didn't need to know about it, as it would only cause them more worry. Instead, Gao Ming, as his private attorney, needed to be informed.
After listening, Gao Ming not only didn't show fear or anxiety but his eyes behind the glasses became brighter. He said, "Cousin, I always felt that something was being hidden, but I didn't expect it to be like this." He smiled, "Actually, I've been looking forward to such a change."
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