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Chapter 391: White Bird District
Chapter 391: White Bird District
After the call with Chen Chuan ended, 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 looking for a way to resolve everything at once."
"At this point, Meng Shu hasn't established her position with the influence of this incident. We have no choice but to protect this old man, but he's not giving us any time."
Director Wu replied, "That's his style. It seems he's truly not under control, which is actually good news. Our main concern is that certain 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 gravely, "However, if Meng Lei reacts to Chen's visit to his estate, there's a high possibility of an encounter with that entity. We just don't know which one it might 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 Chen."
Director Wu acknowledged with a nod. "Director Fang, make sure everyone is prepared. We should also notify the Defense Department. If Chen can confirm the situation, we can act without hesitation. We must ensure the safety of both Meng Shu and Chen. If that's not possible, at the very least, we must guarantee Chen's safe return."
Deputy Director Fang responded solemnly, "I understand."
After the call with the Handling Bureau, Chen Chuan returned to the main residence and shared the bureau's general thoughts. "If you decide to go, I'll accompany you. But if you choose not to, we won't force you."
Yan Yi turned to Meng Shu and asked, "Miss?"
Meng Shu looked up at Chen Chuan and said, "Chen Chuan, do you think I should go?"
"From the perspective of your personal safety, you should probably stay here for now. 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 want me to go, and so does the Handling Bureau. So I must go. Yan Jie, please make the arrangements."
Yan Yi bowed and said, "Yes, Miss." Then she 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. I can't decide where to go, nor can I stop it."
Chen Chuan said, "Don't think too much for now. If Meng Lei is indeed a problem, leave it to me to handle."
Meng Shu turned around and said, "Thank you."
Chen Chuan nodded and then left the villa. Upon returning, he began reviewing the materials sent by the Handling Bureau about Meng Lei and the estate where he resided.
A member of the Handling Bureau arrived and delivered a package to Chen Chuan. Inside, he found a special openable bracelet and a hanging accessory, both seemingly crafted from a unique type of jade stone. An attached note explained that these items were meant to guard against certain entities.
Additionally, there was a pair of specially designed Boundary Tokens, which had an emergency channel for briefly transmitting messages when field information was blocked. Aside from these, there were other items that could assist him in specific situations.
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment, realizing that he hadn't participated in any Ring Curtain defense missions and was unfamiliar with such objects. However, as he had told Gao Ming, encountering such things within the World Ring was actually a good thing.
The next morning, after everything was prepared, Chen Chuan left the villa and boarded Meng Shu's extended limousine, escorted by armed vehicles at the front and rear, and departed from Mo Tie Mountain.
The residence of the Fusion Boundary Overlord, Meng Lei, was located in the White Bird District, which was on the island outside the Central City. The place was connected by a bridge resembling a flying rainbow, visible from afar.
The area was home to the upper management of various Central City companies and the main representatives of large corporations. They were the top tier of the Jidao Center in Central City.
As the convoy crossed the bridge, Yan Yi spoke up, "There are many smaller islands surrounding White Bird Island, but they are all private territories. We suspect that Meng Huang has been secretly conducting transactions with the Western Islands, but we haven't confirmed which island or who provided the location."
Chen Chuan nodded. At that moment, he glanced to the side and noticed a highly visible Ferris wheel near the port.
The Ferris Wheel Company.
This company was supported by the Western Islands, with some involvement from local capital. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for them to establish themselves in the heart of Dashun's Central City.
During this operation, the company was clearly coordinating with Meng Huang, forcing the Handling 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, he would need to make certain preparations.
As their convoy approached, the Handling Bureau was monitoring their movements. The signs indicated that everything was normal, and no one seemed to be watching them.
Thirty minutes later, the convoy descended from the overpass and, after passing through an extremely strict security checkpoint, entered the White Bird District.
If one excluded the central city, this place could truly be called a garden city. While the central city had an abundance of greenery, the vegetation here was meticulously maintained and planned, creating a visually pleasing and soothing atmosphere with its limited color palette.
The air here was exceptionally fresh, with a subtle floral scent that lifted spirits, varying slightly depending on the location.
Apart from the central area surrounding the Administrative Meeting Tower, the White Bird District had few buildings. Most of the island was covered in forest parks and upscale recreational areas.
The central city concentrated resources from the surrounding areas, and a significant portion of those resources was allocated to the White Bird District.
As the convoy drove through this area, they witnessed bio-weapons flying overhead and armored patrol vehicles on the ground, with patrol airships occasionally passing overhead. This level of security was not common in most parts of the city.
After thirty minutes, the convoy followed a gentle mountain road and arrived at a T-shaped manor atop a hill, with two small airships parked in the front courtyard.
Several people were talking below, surrounded by armed security personnel. A middle-aged man in a foreign suit noticed Meng Shu and smiled, approaching her, "Miss Shu, welcome."
Meng Shu responded, "Uncle Seven."
Yan Yi informed Chen Chuan via the Boundary Token that this was Meng Xu, the seventh son of Meng Lei and primarily responsible for family affairs.
This man seemed to get along with everyone but appeared to have a close relationship with Meng Huang behind the scenes.
Chen Chuan noticed that while Meng Shu greeted him, he kept glancing in his direction, albeit subtly. Despite his discreet actions, Chen Chuan could sense it clearly. However, Meng Xu likely wore a device similar to Meng Shu's, preventing him from sensing the man's emotions or biofield.
Meng Xu smiled, "The old man is waiting for you. Let's go in."
Meng Shu bid him farewell and instructed the security team to stay 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 moment before turning away to communicate with someone else via the Boundary Token.
As Chen Chuan followed Meng Shu towards the manor entrance, a well-maintained woman in her early thirties emerged. She wore a stand-collar embroidered short jacket with wide sleeves and a light-colored skirt. With a smile, she greeted Meng Shu with a slight bow, "Miss Shu, please follow me." She glanced at Chen Chuan and nodded.
Chen Chuan sensed that this woman, Yu Aunt, was a fighter and a Tier Three Combatant. Despite her ordinary appearance and adjusted gait, her biofield gave her away.
Although her biofield was not fully unleashed and was restrained, this very control confirmed her identity.
Yan Yi explained via the Boundary Token, "This Yu Aunt has served as the master's trusted confidant since Miss Shu's father's time. No one knows her exact age. The master takes her everywhere and often conveys messages through her."
Chen Chuan nodded and followed Meng Shu into the building. He immediately noticed that the Boundary Token could no longer connect to the outside, indicating a targeted and far more powerful jamming system than the one encountered at the Ink Mountain Manor.
They walked through the classical and opulent lobby, took the elevator to the ninth floor, and followed Yu Aunt through the crystal chandelier-lit foyer into a colorful glass-arched corridor.
In front of the intricately carved pillars stood a row of swordsmen in old-era armor, their faces hidden by helmets with tall white feathers. They held hooked scythes, standing motionless like sculptures, but with signs of life.
Chen Chuan, walking behind Meng Shu, asked Yan Yi via the Boundary Token, "Are these puppets?"
Yan Yi replied, "They are customized puppets from Toward Puppet Corporation, heavily implanted. They 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 swordsmen."
Finally, they reached the end of the corridor. Yu Aunt opened the ornate door and smiled, "Please, the master awaits you."
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(End of Chapter)
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