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Chapter 403: The Leader
Chapter 403: The Leader
December 7th, 2024
Elder Qin hung up the phone, his heart filled with elation.
It was worth the wait; after so many days, he had finally obtained the desired result.
However, every step from now on had to be taken with utmost caution; otherwise, a single slip-up could put them in danger, not to mention Jiang Cheng.
But as long as they were careful, and with a bit of luck, there shouldn't be any problems.
With this in mind, he dialed a number from his contacts.
"Ring, ring, ring."
The phone rang three times before a calm middle-aged man's voice answered, laced with a hint of respect, "Elder Qin, calling me so late, is there something important?"
"Leader, there is indeed something very important, and it's a huge piece of good news, hahaha." Elder Qin laughed heartily.
Indeed, the person he was speaking to was the leader of the Hope Organization, much younger in age but far superior in strength, second only to the Supreme Leader within the organization.
"Oh?"
The middle-aged man's voice carried a hint of laughter, "Then I'd like to hear what this huge piece of good news is."
"Hahaha, Leader, do you remember the young man I mentioned during the meeting, the one who was an alchemist?"
"Of course I remember."
The middle-aged man smiled, "You're talking about Jiang Cheng, right?"
"Yes, yes, Leader, you have a good memory," Elder Qin praised, giving him a thumbs-up.
The middle-aged man couldn't help but smile wryly.
He wasn't that old, after all.
"I remember Elder Qin mentioning this young man and expressing regret, saying that if he had brought him back with them, the base would have gained a high-level expert.
"That's right,"
Elder Qin nodded repeatedly, "It's a pity, but it's not too late now. He just called me and said he wants to come to us..."
He recounted the entire conversation he had on the phone.
The middle-aged man's face also showed a hint of surprise.
"In just a few months, he advanced from a 3rd Rank Primordial Energy Warrior to a 1st Rank Grandmaster?"
"Yes, but this is according to his own words. We won't know for sure until we meet him. However, I believe that given his character, he wouldn't exaggerate his strength."
Elder Qin stammered, but soon patted his chest and said confidently, "Leader, Jiang Cheng's skill in alchemy is definitely genuine. Otherwise, he wouldn't have caught the attention of Gu Changlin from the Ancient Family, who personally went to the Outer District to bring Jiang Cheng to his territory.
Leader, you know how much we need an alchemist here, but you also know that the alchemists we have... I'm not saying anything bad about them, but are the pills they refine even real?"
The middle-aged man's expression turned serious upon hearing this.
Indeed.
This place was located deep in the mountains, abundant with various rare medicinal ingredients. Of course, where there were rare medicinal ingredients, there were also powerful beasts guarding them, and sometimes they would compete with adventurers for them.
Each medicinal ingredient was even harder to come by.
But due to the limited skills of the alchemists in the base, waste was inevitable. However, too much waste was unacceptable, and most of the time, the quality of the refined pills was not high. So, the people in the base chose to consume the pills directly.
Having a 10th Rank Alchemist join would be the best thing that could happen.
"Yes, Leader?"
Elder Qin urged, "Jiang Cheng said that in the next few days, he will find a reason to go out. I think we should act quickly and send someone to bring him out from the Inner City."
"That's right, Leader, Jiang Cheng has three family members. We should send our most capable person, someone with greater strength, to ensure this operation's success."
The middle-aged man didn't rush to agree, instead asking, "Elder Qin, are you certain he's truly reliable?"
"Leader, do you mean he might collaborate with the Gu Clan, setting up a trap for us to fall into?"
"There's a possibility."
The middle-aged man's expression turned solemn, "In the past, there have been several such incidents."
"That's true."
Elder Qin nodded, but quickly added, "Leader, if it's Jiang Cheng, I don't think it's likely. His actions in the outer district are well-known. Such a person wouldn't easily join forces with those from the inner district."
"I understand your meaning, but Elder Qin, people can change."
Elder Qin fell silent after speaking.
Yes, people do change.
Just look at the other two organizations; initially, they shared the same ideals and fought side by side, but after decades, not only did they grow apart, but a rift formed between them.
"Leader, are you considering abandoning this operation? It's such a rare opportunity, it would be a pity to let it go."
"I don't mean that."
The middle-aged man shook his head.
"Every action carries risks, especially when it involves the inner district. We must be extra cautious and not let our guard down for a moment."
"As you say, Leader."
Elder Qin nodded repeatedly.
"Then, I'll lead this operation."
"What?"
Elder Qin was stunned and couldn't help but swallow.
"Leader, isn't this too risky? And if you're not at the base..."
"Rest assured, even without me at the base, nothing will happen. Besides, you said that boy is a rare talent, and we can't afford any mistakes. It's been a long time since I've been out, so this will be a good opportunity to stretch my legs."
The middle-aged man smiled.
"Okay, okay."
Elder Qin nodded, his expression still dazed.
If the people from the inner district knew that their leader was entering their territory, they would probably rather destroy half the district to ensure his death. After all, their leader was just a step away from becoming a Supreme.
"Leader, when are we leaving?"
"In a couple of days."
The middle-aged man thought for a moment, "We'll need a few days for this trip. If we encounter any issues along the way, it will take even longer. So, we must make thorough arrangements. After we leave, we'll need to select the team for this mission. I'll inform you in advance on the day of departure."
"Okay, I'll await your instructions, Leader."
Elder Qin quickly responded, and after hanging up the call, his heart was racing.
He never expected that this operation would require the leader's involvement. He initially thought they would send a few captains or vice-captains.
"With the leader leading the operation, this mission is bound to be a success."
He muttered to himself.
And if Jiang Cheng found out that the leader of the Hope Organization was standing before him, he would likely be deeply moved.
(End of Chapter)
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