Chapter 401: Report and Rewards
Chapter 401: Report and Rewards
In a lounge on the estate side, Chen Chuan finished reading the materials sent by Director Wu, gaining a general understanding of Meng Huang's intentions.
Was this all for the sake of an Active Mind Body?
No wonder he was so fixated on the heir's identity, as this was something only accessible to heirs or the Company Overlord.
At this moment, he couldn't help but think of the entity residing within the Snow Lady Saber. What could it be? In the end, it managed to swallow the extended part of that existence.
Could it be a similar entity?
For now, he couldn't find any information in the materials that resembled it.
This entity was undoubtedly brought over from within Valiant Sage's body. Back then, Palace Zhan Yi escorted Valiant Sage, a wanted criminal, deep into the heart of the matter, primarily for this entity.
This might be related to the Palace Clan, and there's a possibility it could involve the Ferris Wheel Company, and it can't be ruled out that it might even be connected to the Boundary Vessel.
However, there's no need to worry about all these complexities. Just from his personal experience, he filled out the form, leaving the judgment to those in charge.
Even if it were an entity from the Boundary Vessel, it wouldn't matter. He had already sent one away, and if there were any issues, he could handle them.
After reading these materials, he realized he needed to provide a detailed report on the battle, including a summary of the fight, a description of the entity, and ideally, a recording of the Boundary Vessel. This time, unlike the previous encounter with Wei Wusheng, there were no witnesses, and unlike the Viper Team incident, there were no clear traces left behind. A detailed account of this event was necessary.
This was crucial for record-keeping, future reference, and as proof of the action. Many of the materials he had studied were compiled by individuals who had risked their lives, so he took this task seriously. He documented the fight, his strategies, and added a note that some tactics were personal choices based on his unique attributes, not recommended for others to imitate.
After the detailed description, he found more questions to answer, such as whether the entity exhibited distinct personality traits and preferences.
This question seemed odd, treating the entity as a person.
But he had carefully studied the information from the Processing Bureau, knowing this question wasn't arbitrary.
The materials suggested that if an entity from the Boundary Vessel came to this world, and achieved symbiosis, it would gradually adapt and resemble humans over time.
The longer they stayed, the more human-like they'd become, even in their thought processes. Eventually, it might be challenging to differentiate them from humans, and some might believe they've always been among us.
If this were the case, the infiltration of the Boundary Vessel entities would be far more severe than imagined.
Taking this further, these entities' intrusion into the human world—was it a recent phenomenon as the two worlds collided, or had it occurred during past periods of upheaval?
The old world, at least, could still make sense and be discerned. These matters were for the world's governments to address. He contemplated, then filled out the form based on his intuition, leaving the final judgment to the authorities.
As he filled out the form, he paused at the last question: Did the entity show noticeable improvement during the confrontation?
This question was debatable.
Reflecting on the fight, Meng Huang's movements were clumsy, as he wasn't a Fighter. Moreover, Brick didn't give him much room to showcase his abilities.
However, Brick sensed that Meng Huang was constantly adjusting, and given enough time, he might gradually learn to unleash his full potential.
Imagine a massive humanoid entity, possessing its unique method of exerting force. The challenge of dealing with such an entity would exponentially increase.
Such entities might exist, and handling large-scale entities was a whole different ballgame, requiring specific techniques and weapons.
As he pondered, he completed the form and sent it back, then deleted all the materials sent by Director Wu.
Afterward, he stood up, made himself a cup of tea, and stepped outside to enjoy the autumn breeze and the swaying plants in the garden. The Manor's elevated position offered a view of the distant sea and the massive silhouette of Central City. In the sky, several silver-white mini-flyers crisscrossed the air.
Director Wu continued, "Executor Chen, you signed a confidentiality agreement, right? Have you decided to participate in the World Ring Defense Program?"
Chen Chuan responded, "Of course."
Even if he didn't actively seek them out, those things would still enter the world, and he had a premonition that such situations might become more frequent in the future. Instead of avoiding them, it would be better to face them head-on.
Director Wu said, "If you agree, there will be at least one defense operation by the end of this year. It will benefit you and facilitate your application for special drugs."
Chen Chuan understood, even though he didn't need special drugs at the moment, having more of them would certainly be beneficial. These drugs were highly valued among the Combatant community, even more so than money.
After some thought, Chen Chuan asked, "If I go there, is my task solely to guard against the things on the other side?"
Director Wu's voice turned grave, "Most of the time, it's our own people on this side of the world that we need to guard against."
After ending the call, Chen Chuan stood there for a while. He finished another cup of tea before turning back.
The day passed without further incidents, but he knew this was just a surface calm. Fusion Boundary Corporation would undoubtedly conduct a purge of Meng Huang's faction, and some Meng Clan members might be implicated. However, he had no involvement in these matters.
The next day, Chen Chuan, guided by his subordinates, arrived at Meng Shu's location. Seeing that she appeared much more relaxed than the day before, he said, "It seems you've resolved your issues."
Meng Shu replied, "Grandfather said he will officially step down from all company positions by the end of the month and will no longer participate in company management. He will entrust the company to me."
"It seems Elder Meng is keeping his promise," Chen Chuan remarked.
Meng Shu looked at him and said earnestly, "Chen Chuan, my promise remains unchanged."
Chen Chuan nodded in response.
At that moment, Yan Yi approached and handed him an envelope, "Mr. Chen, Miss Meng Shu found this and specifically prepared it for you."
"What is this?" Chen Chuan asked.
Meng Shu explained, "It's Meng Huang's transaction records with some island countries overseas, along with a batch of goods waiting to be traded on the island. This information was revealed to us by his subordinates, and we believe it will be useful for the Processing Bureau."
Chen Chuan understood her intention. If the company passed this information to the Processing Bureau, it would be a simple notification of the company's stance. By delivering it himself, he might even increase his own merit and demonstrate the company's attitude.
He didn't hesitate and took the envelope, saying, "I'll take this to the Bureau."
Yan Yi added, "Miss Meng Shu has decided to allocate the portion of special drugs originally assigned to Meng Huang to you for distribution."
Chen Chuan asked, "Aren't you planning to recruit other Combatants?"
Yan Yi replied, "It's been proven that they aren't as reliable as you, Mr. Chen. Moreover, the company still has some resources controlled by the Board of Directors, which are sufficient for now."
Meng Shu spoke up, "Chen Chuan, you've been out for a while. Go back and rest for a bit. The estate here has Yu Sun and Grandfather's direct security forces, so there shouldn't be any problems for now."
Chen Chuan understood that this was his vacation. He had been away for some time and indeed had some matters to attend to. So, he contacted the Processing Bureau, and they immediately agreed since there were no internal issues, and as long as Meng Shu didn't go out, staying in the White Bird District estate was generally safe.
After receiving approval, he handed over the security matters and then boarded a dedicated vehicle arranged by Yan Yi to return to the main city's central district.
On the way back, he received a message notification. It was a personal reward of 600,000 from Meng Shu, along with news that the company's reward, a house, had been transferred to his name, requiring only his signature for confirmation.
He checked the location of the house, which was in Wuding District, not far from the Wu Yi Academy. It was a short drive of just five to six minutes from the combat arena where he had sparred with the disciples of those Combatant families.
The most prestigious residential area in the central city was undoubtedly the White Bird District, followed by High Hill in Radiance District and Black Ink Mountain in the south of the city. High Hill was primarily inhabited by government officials, while Black Ink Mountain was home to celebrities and the upper class.
Although the location of this estate didn't place it among the top tier, its neighbors were all influential Combatants. Perhaps for this reason, the manor was designed according to the habits of Combatants, which aligned perfectly with Chen Chuan's preferences.
After considering this, he signed on the Boundary Vessel and instructed the driver to stop at the Sky Bridge so he could visit the estate first.
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(End of Chapter)
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