Chapter 412: Cooperation
Chapter 412: Cooperation
In a villa in the Crystal District of Upper City, Sister Huan gathered the team members in front of the holographic screen. She said, "Just received a message from Lower City. Our target has gone there."
One of the team members couldn't help but suggest, "Sister Huan, can we take this opportunity to eliminate the target?"
Sister Huan crossed her arms and replied, "It's very difficult. Although the company has partners there, this mission is assigned to our team to complete independently. If we need their cooperation, we would have to contact the upper management first, and then communicate through them. This process is inefficient and prone to leaks, and it's uncertain whether the target will still be there by then."
Sister Huan continued, "I called you here today not to deal with him immediately, but to show you a video."
She swiped her finger on the holographic screen, pulling up a video clip. "This is footage of the target's actions in Lower City yesterday. Compare it with his performance when he fought Wei Wusheng. During the Viper Team incident, we didn't find much useful information, but this segment can represent his current state and skill level, which can serve as a reference."
The footage was provided by a special resonator team in Lower City. Although the boundary token issue prevented a clear view of all the details, slowing down the video allowed every move to be seen clearly.
The fight happened quickly. When everyone saw Chen Chuan block the top strike of a three-section staff with his palm, their expressions changed slightly. Someone commented, "When he fought Wei Wusheng, it wasn't obvious, but this time, it's clear the target has practiced Iron Body."
Everyone nodded.
Then they saw Gai Er's powerful swing, and they all subconsciously nodded. This move was impressive and well-known, but when the staff struck Chen Chuan's neck, he stood there without moving, which only reinforced their earlier assessment.
Chen Chuan not only practiced Iron Body but was also an expert in it!
Sister Huan then said, "Not quite. It's not that simple."
She thought for a moment and continued, "When practicing Iron Body, a blunt impact usually results in the impact being deflected or absorbed. His reaction seems more like a combination of deflecting the force and reinforcing his body with refined blood and mutated tissue."
One of the team members asked, "If he used that method, his body's mutated tissue coverage should be at least 85%. Is that possible?"
Sister Huan was not entirely sure. "So this is just a hypothesis."
They continued watching. Next, they saw Chen Chuan suddenly catch up to Gai Er and grab his neck.
Sister Huan paused the video and said, "Did you see that? After he grabbed him, the opponent instantly lost control of his body. This is a typical sign of Capture Power."
Everyone nodded. Then they saw Gai Er being thrown straight to the ground and his head being stomped, which tightened their expressions and tensed their muscles, subconsciously assuming a defensive stance.
The video stopped and paused there.
Sister Huan said, "What are your thoughts?"
After a moment, a team member suggested, "From this video alone, compared to his fight with Wei Wusheng, the target only shows a strong resistance to attacks, but no significant improvement. Or perhaps the opponent's skill level was limited, so it didn't bring out his full potential. I think we should stick to the original plan but add specific methods or weapons to deal with Iron Body experts."
Sister Huan nodded. "Agreed. Any other suggestions?"
Another team member said, "The target is very strong, especially in one-on-one combat. He is very good at seizing opportunities. I reviewed his fight with the Viper Team, and from the tactical analysis, it seems he defeated them one by one. The same goes for Wei Wusheng and the other fighter he killed. To deal with him, we can't give him a chance for one-on-one combat. When facing him, we should not go alone; at least one team member should provide support. Or... we should add a member who can restrict him head-on."
Sister Huan looked at this team member and asked, "Do you have anyone in mind?"
The team member looked up and said, "Sister Huan, I think we should invite Jiang Huowang this time."
In the Roadway Logistics camp in Lower City, Chen Chuan used the strong signal set up by Old Chi to contact the Processing Bureau and the Fusion Boundary.
After Meng Shu officially took over the company, she still needed to handle a lot of business and personnel handovers, coordinating various matters. She would officially take her position next month, so it would be a while. For now, he could rest until mid-next month.
Since he had just completed a long-term mission, there was nothing urgent from the bureau. Wu Ju only reminded him to remember to participate in a defense mission before the end of the year.
That wasn't a problem. He wouldn't stay here for long. Once he arranged for Yu Gang's implant, he would leave.
In the world of implants, the Venomous Snake Sect was renowned for their exceptional services, but unfortunately, they didn't provide external services.
There was also a certain manager at Polon Corporation who owed him a favor, but they weren't well-acquainted, and he couldn't rely on a verbal agreement.
In the end, he decided to go through Fusion Boundary Company's channels. The company had its own implant products, and he had discussed this with them during previous communications.
The company was highly efficient; the very next day, they used Strong Signal to establish contact and dispatched an armed convoy from Upper City, accompanied by Lan Shenan, who had come to meet him.
As soon as the person in charge stepped out of the vehicle, he hurried over to shake hands with Chen Chuan and introduced himself, "Hello, I'm Tang Zhang, the Deputy Director of External Operations at the company.
Based on the information you provided, we've brought several products, all manufactured using our latest internal technology. After implantation, the dependency on medication is significantly lower compared to products on the market. And Miss Meng Shu specifically instructed us to remove the implant key, ensuring no adverse effects on the implantee."
This was the reason Chen Chuan chose Fusion Boundary. Even if the Venomous Snake Sect's services were used, there was no guarantee that information keys wouldn't be left behind. But Meng Shu wouldn't engage in such meaningless actions; instead, she would strive to prevent them.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and asked, "I heard there are implants that don't rely on medication?"
Tang Zhang replied, "That's correct, but it requires extensive preliminary experiments and specific cultivation of the implant site, which could take several years and be very costly. Our company hasn't mastered that technology yet."
Chen Chuan nodded; he had only asked out of curiosity. Considering the importance of safety, compromises had to be made.
Tang Zhang then turned to Lan Shenan beside him and said, "Lan, if your camp needs implant doctors and equipment, we can provide them."
Lan Shenan replied, "Thank you, but we have our own."
Only then did she truly realize the power of an Upper City Tier Three Fighter.
At its peak, Lu Tong Logistics not only supported a Tier Three Fighter but also served as a powerful deterrent. However, they hadn't demonstrated any extraordinary abilities elsewhere.
Although this was sufficient for the team, it couldn't compare to Chen Chuan's current capabilities. He only needed to make a connection, and he could have a company manager personally deliver the implants right to their doorstep.
In the past, she had to go to great lengths to find channels, offering many favors and promises, only to end up with ordinary-grade implants.
But with Chen Chuan, these difficulties seemed to disappear.
Chen Chuan spoke up, "Lan, it's not convenient for Teacher Yu to come forward. It's best if you talk to him about it."
Lan Shenan nodded firmly, "Leave it to me."
After she left, Tang Zhang turned to Chen Chuan and smiled, "Chen, can we have a private chat?"
Seeing that Tang Zhang had something to say, Chen Chuan led him to an empty area nearby and asked, "What is it, Tang?"
Tang Zhang explained, "This is my first time in Lower City District. On my way here, I spoke with Lan, who escorted us, and I think this place is ideal for expanding our company's business. But I'm not sure if this would affect you, Chen. Please don't misunderstand; this is purely a business venture. Our company primarily fulfills government orders, but we also seek new avenues for growth. When Meng Xiang was in charge, he focused on foreign markets. To be honest, it would be a great choice if not for political factors. With that direction blocked, the only remaining untapped market is the Lower City District."
Chen Chuan looked at him and asked, "The Lower City District has always been here. Why didn't the company come here to expand its business before?"
Tang Zhang smiled, "On the one hand, there are legal obstacles, and on the other, we lacked suitable products and couldn't find the right entry point.
We specialize in protective products, but the government doesn't allow us to sell them to ordinary citizens, let alone the stateless citizens of the Lower City District. But as you've seen, our company has also developed numerous biological implants, making it feasible to expand our business here.
However, this requires the cooperation of a Lower City District faction. I think Lu Tong Logistics is a perfect fit. They have an established territory and are well-suited to promote our products. Most importantly, they are willing to cooperate."
Chen Chuan inquired, "Is this your personal opinion, Tang?"
Tang Zhang smiled, "Actually, the company has had this plan for a while. I know that the people at Lu Tong Logistics may be your acquaintances, so I wanted to ask for your thoughts before making a decision. If you think it's inappropriate, then consider it unsaid."
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