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Chapter 391: White Bird District
Chapter 391: White Bird District
After the call with Chen Chuan from the Processing Bureau, Deputy Director Fang turned to Director Wu and said, "Meng Lei is still trying to control the situation. He wants the two heirs to follow his script."
"This old man is not to be underestimated. Perhaps he's aiming to resolve everything in one go."
"At this point, Meng Shu hasn't been able to capitalize on the impact of this incident to solidify her position. We still have to protect this old man, but he's not giving us any time at all."
Director Wu replied, "That's his style. It seems he truly hasn't been controlled, which is actually good news. Our main concern is that entity on the other side. As long as we don't cross that line, everything else can be tolerated for now."
Deputy Director Fang nodded in agreement.
Director Wu spoke in a somber tone, "But this time, when Executor Chen goes to Meng Lei's estate, if Meng Huang reacts, he is very likely to face that entity. We just don't know which one it will be."
Deputy Director Fang shook his head, "It's not clear at the moment, but according to the Defense Department's analysis, it's unlikely to be one of the high-ranking ones. I've already sent some necessary items to Executor Chen."
Director Wu acknowledged with a nod. "Deputy Director Fang, make sure our people are ready, and notify the Defense Department as well. If Executor Chen can confirm it, we should act without hesitation. We must find a way to protect both him and Meng Shu. If that's not possible, at the very least, ensure that Executor Chen can return safely."
Deputy Director Fang's expression turned serious as he said, "I understand."
After the conversation with the Processing Bureau, Chen Chuan returned to the main residence. He conveyed the bureau's thoughts and added, "If you decide to go, I'll accompany you. If you choose not to, we won't force you."
Yan Yi looked at Meng Shu and asked, "Miss?"
Meng Shu raised her head and looked at Chen Chuan. "Chen Chuan, do you think I should go?"
"From a personal safety perspective," Chen Chuan replied, "you should probably stay here at this time. But it depends on what you want. Whatever you desire will come with a corresponding price."
Meng Shu stood up and walked to the side, gazing at the maple leaves swirling in the wind outside. After a while, she said, "It's not about what I want, but what the people around me want. They hope I'll go, and the Processing Bureau wants me to go as well. So, I must go, Yan Jie. You go and make the arrangements."
Yan Yi bowed slightly, "Yes, Miss." She then left the room.
After she left, Meng Shu continued to stare outside and said, "Remember what I said the other day? I'm just the person at the bow of the ship, unable to decide where to go or stop."
"Don't think too much for now," Chen Chuan said. "If Meng Lei truly has a problem, leave it to me to handle."
Meng Shu turned around and said, "Thank you."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly and then left the room. Returning to the villa, he began reviewing the information sent by the Processing Bureau about Meng Lei and the estate where he resided.
A member of the Processing Bureau arrived and handed Chen Chuan a specially designed openable bracelet, a hanging accessory, and a note. Both the bracelet and accessory seemed to be crafted from a special material, and the note explained that they were for protection against certain entities.
Additionally, there was a specially designed Boundary Vessel, which had an emergency channel that could briefly transmit messages when field domain information was blocked. Apart from this, there were also some tools that could be useful in specific situations.
Chen Chuan contemplated for a moment, realizing he had never participated in a defense mission within the World Ring and thus had not witnessed the nature of these entities. However, as he had told Gao Ming, encountering them within the World Ring would be a good thing.
The next morning, after all preparations were made, Chen Chuan left the villa and entered Meng Shu's extended limousine, escorted by armed vehicles as they departed from Black Ink Mountain.
The Fusion Boundary Corporation's Overseer, Meng Lei, lived on the island outside Central City, connected by a sky bridge resembling a flying rainbow. This place was home to many top executives of Central City companies and major subsidiaries of large corporations, all belonging to the highest echelon of the Jidao Center.
As their convoy crossed the sea bridge, Yan Yi pointed out, "There are many small islands surrounding White Bird Island, but they are all private territories. We believe Meng Huang's secret transactions with the Outer Islands take place on one of those islands, but we haven't identified which one or who provided the location."
Chen Chuan nodded, and as he glanced to the side, a striking Ferris wheel came into view by the harbor.
Ferris Wheel Company.
This company was supported by the Outer Islands, with some involvement of local capital, without which it would have been impossible to establish itself in the heart of Dashun's Central City.
During this operation, the Ferris Wheel Company was clearly coordinating with Meng Huang, forcing the Processing Bureau to divert some of its attention.
Now that Meng Huang had lost the Viper Team, if he wanted to gather more manpower, he might seek help from the Ferris Wheel Company. In that case, Chen Chuan would need to make certain preparations.
As their convoy proceeded, Chen Chuan noticed the Ferris Wheel Company and thought that if Meng Huang was indeed seeking assistance from them, he'd have to be ready for it.
After half an hour, the convoy descended from the Sky Bridge and, after passing through an extremely strict security checkpoint, entered the White Bird District.
If one were to exclude the Central City, this place could be considered a true Garden Metropolis. While the majority of the Central City's areas boast abundant greenery, the vegetation here is evidently meticulously maintained and planned. The landscape is vibrant and pleasing to the eye, offering a sense of comfort and delight.
The air here is exceptionally fresh, with a faint floral fragrance that lingers at the tip of the nose, uplifting one's mood. The scent varies depending on the location.
Aside from the central area surrounding the Administrative Conference Building, the White Bird District's architecture occupies only a small portion of the island. Most of the land consists of forest parks and high-end amusement areas.
The Central City concentrates the resources of the surrounding regions, and a considerable portion of it is located in the White Bird District.
As the convoy drove through this area, they could see bio-weapons flying overhead, along with armed patrol vehicles on the roads and patrol flyers occasionally passing overhead. The level of security here is not something that most parts of the city can match.
After half an hour, the convoy followed a gentle mountain road and arrived at a T-shaped manor building on a hilltop, with two small flyers parked in the front courtyard.
Several people were talking below, surrounded by armed security guards. Among them was a middle-aged man in a foreign-style ceremonial dress who, upon seeing Meng Shu, smiled and greeted her, "Little Shu, you're here."
Meng Shu responded, "Uncle Seven."
Yan Yi informed Chen Chuan through the Boundary Vessel that this was Meng Xu, Meng Lei's seventh son, and he was primarily responsible for the Meng Family's affairs.
This man seemed to get along with everyone, but secretly, he appeared to be close to Meng Huang.
Chen Chuan noticed that although Meng Xu greeted Meng Shu, he kept glancing subtly at him. Despite the discreetness of his actions, Chen Chuan could sense it clearly. However, Meng Xu seemed to be wearing something similar to what Meng Shu had, preventing Chen Chuan from sensing his emotions and field domain.
Meng Xu smiled and said, "The old man is waiting for you. Let's go in."
Meng Shu bid him farewell and left the security guards behind, proceeding towards the manor with only Yan Yi and Chen Chuan.
After they left, Meng Xu's smile faded, and he watched them for a while before turning around and communicating something through the Boundary Vessel.
As Chen Chuan followed Meng Shu towards the manor's entrance, a woman in her early thirties, well-maintained, emerged. She wore a stand-collar embroidered short jacket with wide sleeves and a light-colored wide skirt. With a smile, she greeted Meng Shu with a slight bow, "Miss Shu."
Meng Shu politely responded, "Aunt Yu." Her attitude seemed more respectful than when she addressed Meng Xu earlier.
Aunt Yu smiled and said, "Miss Shu, follow me." She nodded at Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan could sense that Aunt Yu was a fighter, a Tier Three Combatant. Despite her ordinary appearance and deliberately adjusted gait, her field domain gave her away.
Although she didn't expand her field domain and even restrained it, this restraint technique inadvertently confirmed her identity.
Yan Yi explained to Chen Chuan through the Boundary Vessel, "This Aunt Yu has been like this since Miss Shu's father's time. No one knows her exact age. She is truly loyal to Master Meng, who takes her everywhere and sometimes conveys messages through her."
Chen Chuan nodded and followed Meng Shu into the building. Immediately, he realized that the Boundary Vessel could no longer communicate with the outside world. The shielding here was highly targeted and far more potent than what they had encountered at the Black Sticky Mountain Estate.
They walked through the grand and lavishly decorated hall, took the elevator to the ninth floor, and followed Aunt Yu through the crystal chandelier-lit foyer into a colorful glass archway corridor.
Standing in the corridor, adorned with intricate carvings, were a row of sword guards in ancient armor. Their faces were concealed by helmets with tall white feathers atop, and they held hooked scythes, standing motionless like sculptures. However, they exuded signs of life.
Chen Chuan, walking alongside Meng Shu, asked Yan Yi through the Boundary Vessel, "Are these puppets?"
Yan Yi replied, "They are combat puppets custom-made by Toward Paper Man Company. They have undergone extensive implantation and are absolutely loyal to the manor's owner, regardless of who occupies that position."
Chen Chuan recalled, "I remember you saying that many employees' implant keys are in Meng Lei's hands?"
"Yes, including these sword guards."
At that moment, they finally reached the end of the corridor. Aunt Yu opened the elaborately designed door and smiled, "Please, the old man is waiting for you."
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(End of Chapter)
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