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Chapter 379: Where the Heart Leads
Chapter 379: Where the Heart Leads
Meng Shu walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the night sky outside, and asked, "Have you been back to your old family home lately?"
Chen Chuan replied, "Yes, I visited it once before coming to Central City."
Meng Shu reminisced, "I remember the little stream in front of your house. During summer, we would wade in the water, up to our calves, and it felt so refreshing. Those were carefree days, without a worry in the world."
She continued, "And at night, the sky would be filled with countless stars. I used to imagine that if we took a small boat and drifted down the stream, we might just end up in the Milky Way."
Chen Chuan joined her at the window, also admiring the twinkling stars in the autumn sky, which reminded him of the reunion night two years ago.
Meng Shu hugged herself, saying, "Two years ago, I returned to Central City. My grandfather revealed the truth about the world to me, and I learned that another world existed beyond ours, and that both worlds were about to collide in a grand collision."
She continued, "When I learned all this, I didn't show much emotional reaction, and my grandfather was pleased with my composure."
Meng Shu explained, "At that time, I felt that way because everything around me seemed so close, yet nothing truly belonged to me. So, no matter how the world changed, what did it have to do with me?"
She chuckled, "Ironically, when I realized that some things could truly be mine, I felt a sense of fear. Perhaps it was because I finally had the chance to possess something."
Meng Shu asked, "Little Chuan, did you ever feel afraid when you learned about all this?"
Chen Chuan hesitated, then said, "Actually..." He gazed at the magnificent starry sky, "...I even felt a sense of anticipation, because it meant that the previous constraints were no longer binding. Perhaps one day, I could rely on my own strength to reach that place."
Meng Shu smiled, "I should've known. You've always loved adventure stories and yearned for distant landscapes. I remember how your eyes would light up every time Aunt Yu told those captivating tales, as if you couldn't wait to be a part of those adventures."
Chen Chuan thought to himself that these were the original body's desires, while his own aspirations were for the mysterious and unknown, for breaking free from all constraints and achieving true transcendence.
Meng Shu sighed softly, "I once considered giving up, but this isn't just about me anymore. My grandfather's expectations are one thing, but all those who follow me, who crowd around me, they all want to push me forward. I can't just stop."
She added, "I might be at the helm of this boat, but I can't decide when it stops or where it goes."
Chen Chuan pondered her words and said, "So, your grandfather's intention is to let the two of you compete, and whoever wins will gain the inheritance?"
Meng Shu shook her head, "I've never known my grandfather's true thoughts, and I've only met him a limited number of times. Perhaps even those close to him don't know his mind. He has many sons, yet he didn't choose any of them. Instead, he placed the inheritance upon me and Meng Huang."
She continued, "He's the one at the top of the company, and when he makes a decision, both Meng Huang and I must follow his will. This is true for the entire Meng family and everyone in the company."
Meng Shu concluded, "Perhaps only when I sit in his position will I understand his true intentions and have the freedom to steer my own course."
She turned to Chen Chuan, "Little Chuan, I've never asked if you're confident because you always seem so sure."
Chen Chuan replied, "As a fighter, all my strength comes from within. When I decide to face an enemy, I can charge forward without hesitation. I have absolute faith in my own power, for there's nothing more reliable than that."
His voice was steady, and although he didn't say anything particularly inspiring, there was an undeniable strength in his words.
Meng Shu took a deep breath and looked out at the vast starry sky again, "Perhaps you can indeed reach that place, without needing any boat."
After their conversation, Chen Chuan returned to his villa and resumed his daily cultivation.
Three days later, the signs of virtualization on his second self gradually weakened and eventually disappeared, indicating that the special medication could be taken once every three days.
Others might not be able to make such precise judgments without additional methods, and thus, they couldn't achieve the seamless continuity that he had.
So, he took the second dose of the special medication, maintaining his cultivation rhythm.
Meanwhile, Yan Yi's prediction proved accurate. Soon after, news arrived from the company that the Meng family had recalled the security team assigned to Meng Shu, citing her insubordination.
Yan Yi expressed her disappointment, "It's a shame, but at least it confirms that Lord Meng's side is fine. It seems Meng Huang has convinced some members of the Meng family, otherwise, the consequences could've been worse."
She added, "But they won't stop here. Their next move might target Miss Meng's assets within the family or even her share of the company's profits."
Despite the challenge, the legal process was not so easily resolved. As long as the young lady herself didn't concede, the case could drag on for a year or even several years without issue. They probably intended to wear us down by draining our energy and resources."
Her words proved accurate. After two days, a lawyer's letter was delivered to the estate, stating that there were disputes over the ownership and income of the estate where Meng Shu resided.
The estate had anticipated this and had already authorized a lawyer to handle the lawsuit. There was no need to win; prolonging the case was sufficient.
Any competent lawyer could handle such a case. Even if this lawyer encountered problems, replacing them with another would be straightforward, so there was no cause for concern.
At this time, Chen Chuan received a notification from Captain Guan of the Processing Bureau.
"Meng Huang has been handling affairs within the company for some time, but in recent days, he has been frequently engaging in external exchanges and appearing in public. We suspect he might be preparing to take action.
Executor Chen, be cautious on your end.
Additionally, I have some news to share. In the past few days, the Processing Bureau registered two top fighters who entered Dashi from the Outer Ocean Islands. Both entered through the channels of the Ferris Wheel Company.
However, there might be more operating undercover. We will closely monitor these two individuals and exert pressure on the Ferris Wheel Company in the near term, but we can't rule out the possibility of them having other means. We will send you a file shortly, containing our suspected targets and detailed analyses of these individuals. Executor Chen, please pay attention and receive the file."
Chen Chuan responded, "Okay, thank you."
After the call, he received a large amount of information through the Boundary Vessel. The convenience of having the Processing Bureau at their back was evident; even in the estate, they could clearly perceive the changes outside.
He opened and reviewed the materials, all of which were potential threats to the estate identified by the Processing Bureau.
Most registered fighters could be monitored wherever they went, except for those who were fugitives or part of criminal organizations, along with some who had smuggled themselves in—these were the individuals worth paying attention to.
This was why the Processing Bureau was so cautious about experts from the Outer Ocean Islands. These individuals often had large companies covering for them.
Regarding fighters hired by the Hub, the Processing Bureau had attempted to communicate with them, and many responded that they had indeed been approached recently, but upon learning that the target was Chen Chuan, they all expressed that the risk was too high.
The primary reason for this was the strength Chen Chuan had displayed in his fight with Wei Wusheng, coupled with the fact that Chen Chuan was openly affiliated with the Processing Bureau.
If Chen Chuan had been an ordinary trainee without any backing, they might have considered it, but it was unnecessary to take the risk of opposing the Processing Bureau directly.
After this filtering process, the scope of suspects was significantly narrowed down.
After reviewing all the information, he found that only three teams were genuinely worthy of suspicion, and among them...
As he was reading, in a villa on Mo Tie Mountain, a Resonance Nest was set up in a room, with the branches outside glowing. The well-mannered Tall Guy was waiting outside.
After a long while, the glow stopped.
Tall Guy took a few steps forward and asked, "How is it?"
The Resonator inside replied, "The Field is solid, indicating a professional team, likely from the Processing Bureau. One team is guarding the outside, while another is inside managing the situation. We can't break through."
Tall Guy said, "Wasn't there supposed to be an employer inside?"
"Just him, and he can't do much on his own. The two teams are not coordinated. If we can't breach the outer perimeter, contacting him is pointless."
"So, this approach won't work?"
"Not necessarily. If we can force the Processing Bureau to redeploy their personnel or if the employer can provide a small team to support us, we might have a chance. For now, with the current situation, we can't do it alone."
Tall Guy didn't pressure him and said, "You only need to focus on the technical aspects; I'll figure out the rest."
He turned and contacted the Boundary Vessel, saying, "Boss, I've checked it out. There are difficulties, not because the brothers aren't putting in the effort, but there are genuine challenges."
He explained the key points, "If the employer is unwilling to provide personnel directly, we can increase the price. We only need to break through the outer perimeter and contain them. Once inside, there will be backup."
This was a necessary task because the Mo Tie Mountain residential area had its security system, with two small airships patrolling the perimeter 24/7, ready to respond to any incident. Therefore, blocking the Field was essential.
After discussing with the other party for a while, he knew it was time to act. Chen Chuan said, "If these methods don't work, we can only purchase disposable Field Creatures from the black market to temporarily block the Field. But this will only last for a short time... Okay, boss, I'll follow your lead and prepare for both options. I'll take care of it now."
(End of Chapter)
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