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Chapter 389: Aftermath
Chapter 389: Aftermath
On the outskirts of Lulan Lake, the sky gradually brightened, and journalist Hu Ying's off-road vehicle followed the trail, eventually leading him to the vicinity of the recent battle.
As he passed through the area where the two had fought, he couldn't help but gape at the exaggeratedly destroyed scene, snapping pictures incessantly.
Here, he spotted a weapon broken into two parts, stuck in the ground, but the combatants themselves were nowhere to be found. Following the trail of destruction, he searched all the way to the lakeshore, where he had to stop the vehicle.
The wind blew across the lake, swaying the reeds, creating a rustling sound. Hu Ying stood on top of his vehicle, surveying the area, and spoke to the Boundary Vessel, "We're following the trail of the two fighters, and it leads to the lake ahead. Could it be..."
Just as he was speaking, ripples suddenly appeared on the water not far ahead, and a figure slowly emerged from it, causing him to pause mid-sentence.
Chen Chuan stepped out of the lake, holding the Snow Lady Saber in one hand and Xu Xianwen's head in the other.
As he approached the shore, the water on his body gradually evaporated, and wisps of white mist rose from his skin.
The morning sun shone on the lake, enveloping half of his body, while behind him, the lake's surface was shrouded in thick fog, slowly dissipating.
Hu Ying felt a shiver run through his body, and he watched this scene in awe. Not only him, but everyone watching through his Boundary Vessel was also momentarily transfixed, ignoring their surroundings as they witnessed this extraordinary scene.
At that moment, the sound of a propeller filled the sky, and a small airship from the Processing Bureau was approaching the area. Simultaneously, several armored vehicles converged towards the scene.
Chen Chuan stepped onto the ground, his clothes now dry. He looked up and saw a flock of migratory birds flying south in the sky.
Hu Ying suddenly snapped out of his trance and wanted to run over to interview Chen Chuan, but for some reason, his legs felt like lead, unable to move. Even if he tried to speak, no words came out.
He screamed internally, willing his legs to move, but his face turned red with the effort, and his body refused to obey.
At that moment, he felt a hand on his shoulder, and a voice said, "Journalist Hu, please leave. This is the Processing Bureau's business, and we cannot disclose any information."
Hu Ying managed to speak, "I'm a journalist, and I have the right to interview..."
But before he could finish, someone grabbed him by the collar and pulled him away from the scene.
"Chen Executor!"
Upon seeing Chen Chuan, a member of the Processing Bureau's investigation team rushed over and examined him, asking, "Chen Executor, are you alright?"
He glanced at the head in Chen Chuan's hand.
Chen Chuan replied, "I'm fine." He remembered that Xu Xianwen was a wanted criminal by the Processing Bureau, so he handed over the head, saying, "This is Xu Xianwen. Take him back."
"Oh, oh! Alright..."
The team member quickly held Xu Xianwen's head with both hands.
Chen Chuan walked towards the site of the battle, where he picked up the broken staff spear from the ground—the most valuable trophy he had acquired so far.
Although damaged, it could probably be repaired.
The Processing Bureau offered such services, and while a broken weapon held more commemorative value, if it was to be displayed in a future collection room, at least the exterior needed to be intact.
At that moment, the small airship slowly approached and hovered overhead. A rope ladder was lowered, and Captain Guan descended, landing on the ground.
He first assigned tasks to the team, instructing them to secure the scene and remove unrelated personnel. Then he approached Chen Chuan and said, "Chen Executor, you've done a great job. I'll report your achievements to the Bureau truthfully."
Chen Chuan thanked him and asked, "Captain Guan, how's the situation at Mo Tie Mountain?"
Captain Guan replied, "Rest assured. We've stationed guards there, and the Mo Tie Mountain security has taken over the surrounding defenses. Even if the complete Viper Team returns, they won't be able to break through."
Chen Chuan said, "That's good, Captain Guan. I've finished dealing with matters here, and according to the Bureau's instructions, I need to return now."
Captain Guan said solemnly, "Official matters take priority. I'll arrange a vehicle for you immediately."
"Thank you, Captain Guan."
On the other side of Lulan Lake, two people stood on a thick tree trunk, watching from a distance. One of them, a burly man in his thirties wearing a Processing Bureau uniform, said, "It seems we don't need to intervene."
The other person, a young man in his twenties, was less polite, "You talk as if you could take on Xu Xianwen yourself, Old Wan."
Old Wan, the burly man, didn't get angry, "We have Xiao Lu here, and with you, we might be able to hold our own."
Xiao Lu said, "That's not certain. Those from the Serpent Sect are skilled in water combat. If Xu Xianwen escapes into the water like he did just now, who can catch him?"
Who has the ability to chase after him?"
Another sighed, "This Chen is really daring. If it were me, I'd give up and wouldn't dare go into the water like he did."
Lao Wan said, "He's a top talent cultivated by the Bureau. He's truly exceptional."
Xiao Lu added, "We fighters speak with our strength. He has the ability, so he deserves these benefits. I respect that."
Meanwhile, Chen Chuan sat in the Processing Bureau's vehicle and returned to the Meng Family Estate. The security guards remained vigilant in their original positions. The Viper Team members had either been eliminated or arrested. As they approached, the guards couldn't contain their excitement and saluted him one by one.
Chen Chuan nodded in response and proceeded to the basement entrance. There, he used a spare boundary vessel to contact those inside, saying, "The situation is under control. You can come out now."
After speaking, he also gave a secret password.
This was the secret code agreed upon with Meng Shu, as the information transmitted by the boundary vessel could be faked. Only this way could they truly confirm each other's identity.
After a while, they heard the sound of a metal door being pushed open from the inside.
Perhaps due to his heightened senses, Chen Chuan's eyebrows twitched slightly. He seemed to sense the situation of everyone behind the wall, except for Meng Shu, who seemed to be wearing something that made her presence feel elusive. The others were easily observable.
This ability had manifested during his battle with Xu Xianwen. It seemed like a form of mental telepathy, but it was likely an inherent ability of a third-limit fighter.
The door opened from the inside, and Meng Shu and Yan Yi emerged, protected by three female security guards. Since the boundary vessel had maintained external communication, they already knew that Xu Xianwen had been killed. Even so, they adhered to the plan and didn't leave the basement.
Yan Yi believed that since they had made a plan, it was best to follow it through. This was the best way to avoid unexpected situations, as many failures often occurred when success was within reach.
Meng Shu agreed. She always valued correct advice and now looked at Chen Chuan seriously, saying, "Thank you."
Chen Chuan smiled faintly and replied, "It's my duty."
At this moment, Yan Yi said, "Miss, Mr. Chen, let's go to the living room to talk." Meng Shu nodded slightly.
Once they reached the living room, the three female security guards stepped outside. Yan Yi said, "Mr. Chen, from the information we gathered, the Viper Team seems to be the strongest force under Meng Huang's command. Now that you've eliminated them, Meng Huang temporarily lacks the ability to threaten us. The situation is turning in our favor."
On the surface, the Viper Team had no connection to Meng Huang, and no evidence could be found linking them. But everyone knew that this team was sent by Meng Huang. Their annihilation was undoubtedly a heavy blow to him.
The observers would think, if your strongest force can be eliminated by Meng Shu, can she also eliminate Meng Huang?
And who would dare to side with someone whose life is at stake?
Even without considering the fact that Meng Shu wasn't killed, it proves that she has the ability to protect herself. So, the inheritance dispute remains undecided. There's no need to take sides just yet. They can wait and see how things unfold.
Just then, Yan Yi's boundary vessel received some activity. She glanced at it and smiled, saying to Meng Shu, "Miss, it's some people from the Meng Family. They're trying to win your favor."
Meng Shu said, "Then help me respond to them."
Yan Yi replied, "Of course. They're still useful for now." She looked at Chen Chuan, "And it's all thanks to your strength."
Ultimately, it all came down to the power of intimidation.
Having strength meant possessing power and influence.
She felt that her decision to hire Chen Chuan was absolutely correct. It was fortunate that such a skilled fighter and classmate could be invited to help.
However, Chen Chuan knew the situation might not be that simple. If Meng Huang was indeed communicating with an opposing force, it wouldn't be easy to resolve.
But since the Processing Bureau tasked him with security, he wouldn't involve himself in other matters without further instructions.
Meng Shu said, "Yan, today's defenders deserve rewards and promotions."
Yan Yi responded, "Miss, I'll take care of it." She naturally understood this, but Meng Shu's acknowledgment made it more significant.
Meng Shu turned to Chen Chuan, "I remember you also recruited some companions to help. I'd like to express my gratitude to them as well."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Of course."
Meng Shu immediately used the boundary vessel to transfer a substantial bonus to Chen Chuan's account. As for Chen Chuan himself, she would also provide a separate, more substantial bonus in his name, befitting an advisor's compensation. But there was no need to mention this.
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(End of Chapter)
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