Chapter 420: The Gift
Chapter 420: The Gift
December 13th, 2024
"These past few days have been mainly about avoiding unexpected situations, and since we're in the deep mountains, we can't travel at night. That's why we're resting here for the night instead of setting off now." Chu Feng explained.
"I understand, and the leader has thought of everything." Jiang Cheng nodded.
It was already 3-4 PM, and after reaching the mountain's foot by off-road vehicle, nightfall was upon them...
It's best to rest here and let Grandma Chen and the others have a good rest.
"Leader, let's use the second method. I'll carry one and hold Xiao Yue as we travel. It's mainly because she's not very familiar with Elder Qin..."
"It's not a big deal. Your decision is fine." Chu Feng smiled, "I've told you everything. Do you have any questions? If you do, you can ask me directly."
"None for now," Jiang Cheng shook his head.
There will be time to learn about the base once they arrive.
For now, it's best to finish this journey first.
"It's fine. You can ask me later if you have any questions. It's getting late, so you should go back and rest. I'll have someone send dinner to you later."
"Thank you, Leader."
"No problem."
After bidding farewell to the three, Jiang Cheng returned to the neighboring room and shared what had happened.
Lin Yue lowered her head, her face turning red like an apple.
The old man and Chen Sao smiled knowingly.
Jiang Cheng understood their meaning, feeling both amused and helpless. He had always treated Lin Yue as a younger sister, and even with some physical contact, he had no ulterior motives. This time, it was out of necessity, as Lin Yue had barely met the standards of a Level 1 Primordial Energy Warrior.
While a Level 1 Primordial Energy Warrior was superior to an ordinary person, the gap wasn't as significant as one might imagine. Traveling alone through the deep mountains and forests wouldn't be much faster.
"By the way, Xiao Yue, this is for you."
Jiang Cheng took out the Moonlight Pendant from his body.
"Brother Jiang Cheng, what's this?"
Lin Yue raised her head and saw a jade pendant, her thoughts running wild.
Chen Sao and the others were visibly delighted, but as they listened, they felt they didn't quite understand.
"This is a treasure that can accelerate the recovery of your psychic energy. You always feel that your psychic energy is insufficient, and meditation recovery is too slow, right? With this, the recovery speed of your psychic energy will be much faster. Once you become proficient, it will be two to three times faster."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yue's face turned red with embarrassment. She had been thinking too much, and her voice began to stammer.
"Brother Jiang Cheng, such a precious item, you should keep it for yourself. You need this more than I do."
"I already have a better one."
Jiang Cheng smiled and pushed the Moonlight Pendant into her hand.
This item was of no use to him, and he could sell it to the organization if he wanted to, but there was no need. After all, its market price was only two hundred million.
It was better to give it to someone close to him. With Lin Yue's stronger abilities, he would have one less thing to worry about.
"Remember to drip a drop of your blood on it. This way, you can fully utilize it. By the way, once we reach the base, don't show it to anyone or mention it to anyone, understand?"
"Yes, I understand."
Lin Yue tightly held the jade pendant in her hand.
Even though Jiang Cheng didn't explain in detail, she could sense that this item was very valuable.
Time passed, and another hour went by as dusk settled in.
In the Inner District, Gao Ling looked at the sky, feeling puzzled.
Strange, it's almost dark, and Changlin and the others haven't returned yet. He remembered that this morning, when they set off, Gu Changlin had said they would be back around three or four in the afternoon. But now, it's almost five.
"Could they have been having so much fun that they forgot the time? Or are they already on their way back?"
Gao Ling speculated to himself.
Suddenly, he realized that instead of guessing here, he might as well call and ask.
Said and done.
He opened his Lightpad and sent a communication request to Gu Changlin.
But the next second, the screen displayed a message saying the user was powered off and could not be contacted.
"Powered off?"
Gao Ling immediately sensed that something was amiss.
Usually, even if Gu Changlin was busy, he would never power off his Lightpad. At most, he would leave a message, and then contact him later when he saw it. As for the battery running out, that was even more impossible. Lightpads, like combat armor and mechas, could automatically absorb ambient light for charging, unless in absolute darkness. Even at night, they could still charge.
Unwilling to give up, he tried to communicate again, but the result was the same.
"Did something happen? That's impossible."
He furrowed his brow.
This is the Inner District. Although there are occasionally some cultists and resistance army troublemakers, it's a pipe dream to think they could do anything to Gu Changlin, the eldest son of the Ancient Family.
"What could have gone wrong? Right, Jiang Cheng is with him. If I contact him, I'll know, right? It shouldn't be impossible to reach him, right?"
Gao Ling sent another communication request, but the result was the same. The screen displayed a message that the recipient's device was powered off and could not be contacted.
He opened his mouth wide, a sense of foreboding washing over him.
Unwilling to give up, he tried to call Jiang Cheng's phone.
Unfortunately, the phone just played the same message that the recipient was powered off.
After all, Jiang Cheng wasn't stupid. Even if his phone was on, he wouldn't answer this call, or he would be traced.
Indeed, before Gao Ling made this call, Gu Changkong and the alchemists from the Outer District had made countless calls, hoping to use satellite positioning.
"Dammit! What's going on? Why can't I contact anyone?" Gao Ling's frown deepened.
Just then, footsteps echoed in the corridor outside his office, followed by a knock on the door.
"Knock, knock, knock. Knock, knock, knock."
A voice sounded.
"Manager Gao, someone from headquarters has arrived."
"What!"
Gao Ling was startled and quickly got up to open the door. Several men in black suits stood at the door, carrying briefcases.
"Are you Gao Ling, the head of the Alchemy Department?"
The leader asked, looking down his nose.
"Yes, yes, that's me."
Gao Ling nodded and bowed.
"Hmm, from now on, all departments here will be under the jurisdiction of headquarters. The Alchemy Department will also be managed by us. Hand over all the ledgers, and we'll check them. If there are any issues, you'll need to provide a reasonable explanation."
"What?"
Gao Ling suddenly raised his head, his eyes wide with disbelief.
"Gentlemen, are you mistaken? Our Alchemy Department is managed by Young Master Gu Changlin. Without his permission, no one can look at our ledgers."
(End of Chapter)
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