Chapter 470: Verification
Chapter 470: Verification
Upon arriving at the Shu Tian Xia Hotel, Chen Chuan requested a private room with a view of Central City's night scenery. He placed an order on the Interdimensional Connector and soon, a steaming hot dish was served.
Wu Han eagerly picked up a piece of tender meat with a perfect balance of fat and lean, its texture soft and juicy. The skin was slightly sticky yet had a satisfying chewiness, and the juices overflowed into his mouth with every bite. He exclaimed, "Delicious! This tastes just as good as the food in Yangzhi!"
Chen Chuan explained, "They say the water used here is sourced from Yangzhi. This is the only hotel in Central City with such a supply."
Wu Han realized, "No wonder it felt somewhat familiar. This hits the spot."
He devoured several more pieces of the braised meat, satisfying his cravings. Setting down his chopsticks, he wiped his mouth with a napkin and asked, "By the way, who were those people who attacked us today? Judging by their equipment, they seemed quite formidable."
Chen Chuan replied, "Although we don't have a definitive conclusion yet, I suspect it's likely the Ferris Wheel Corporation. Be cautious if you encounter them in the future."
"Ferris Wheel Corporation?" Wu Han pondered for a moment, "I feel like I've heard of them somewhere..." Suddenly, he remembered, "Oh, right! During our last mission together, we might have encountered this company."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Yes, it was them."
Wu Han commented, "This company seems quite audacious. Just like the Mo Lan Corporation before, I don't think they'll last long."
Chen Chuan added, "These companies share some similarities with us Combat Solvers. It's a matter of constant progression or regression.
They are compelled to continuously expand their ecosystem, either consuming others or being consumed themselves."
As they spoke of eating, Wu Han's appetite stirred again. He glanced away for a moment, and in that short time, Wei Dong had silently devoured most of the large plate of braised meat.
Hurriedly picking up his chopsticks, Wu Han exclaimed, "Hey, slow down, kid! Leave some for me!"
Chen Chuan laughed and tapped a few times on the Interdimensional Connector, ordering more dishes for them.
As dish after dish arrived, the two indulged in the delicious food, their mouths watering.
When on missions in Wu Yi, they usually consumed nutrient gel, which was very filling. They rarely dined at restaurants, not because they couldn't afford it, but because it was a waste of time.
With an extra hour or two, they could take on more commissions and undergo additional training. Nutrient gel was more time-efficient and comprehensive in its nutritional content compared to regular food, so they only occasionally indulged in restaurant meals to satisfy their taste buds.
After finishing their meal, both men were content, holding their beverages as they admired the night view from the window, pointing and debating.
As Chen Chuan paid the bill using the Interdimensional Connector, the hotel platform displayed a prompt informing him that the Convergence Zone Corporation had covered the payment on behalf of his account.
He checked and discovered that the Convergence Zone Corporation had linked an account to the Central City Public Service Platform. As the company's Chief Security Advisor, during the holiday season, any expenses incurred in various service locations within Central City, up to a certain limit, would be covered by the company as a welfare benefit.
He took the opportunity to check the company platform, finding that everything had been normal over the past month. Meng Shu hadn't encountered any attacks during her travels, indicating that the Ferris Wheel Corporation had likely ceased targeting her. This suggested that the previous attack and the recent one were probably aimed specifically at him.
He scrolled through the news from the past month, especially on the Peripheral Channel. Aside from routine violent incidents in various parts of Central City, nothing seemed particularly noteworthy.
However, one voice message caught his attention. After the New Year, the number of airships in the docks of various districts seemed to have increased significantly, and there were more oceangoing vessels docked at the ports than in previous years.
He pondered that both airships and vessels, aside from military purposes, were primarily used for trading and transporting bulk goods and large numbers of people.
This situation indicated that Central City was not as static as it seemed on the surface; something was brewing, but it was either too distant for the average person or the news had been suppressed.
After finishing his hot drink, Chen Chuan led Wu Han and Wei Dong out of the hotel and headed towards his residence in Wu Ding District, intending to have Wu Han stay there for the night.
Although the Shu Tian Xia Hotel also had guest rooms, they required a citizen's identity, which they didn't possess. Staying at Chen Chuan's place would be more convenient, and he could also show them around.
Upon reaching their destination, Wu Han exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, you have such a big house in Central City? Do all students at the Central Academy earn this much?"
Chen Chuan explained, "Most students at the Central Academy are scholarship holders, so they come from well-off families. However, this estate has a different origin, which I'll tell you about in detail later. On the fourth floor, there's a practice room. If you and Wei Dong feel restless, you can go there to stretch your legs later."
Wei Dong's attention was immediately drawn, and he eagerly asked, "Is it the same practice room as the one in the dormitory?"
Chen Chuan replied, "The size is roughly the same, but the functions are quite different. The aura resources of the Central Academy are not comparable to those outside. You'll understand once you've used it."
He took the two around the area, then led them to the garage to show them the "Conqueror General" vehicle with a flag on top.
Wu Han exclaimed and walked towards the car, circling it, "This car matches my personality. Xue Di, I'll get one to drive someday. Conqueror General, the name is good too, very meaningful, and suits me."
Chen Chuan smiled, "If you like it, go ahead and try it. I don't usually drive this car anyway, as long as you don't take it out."
Wu Han shook his head, "Never mind, Wei Dong is always clumsy. Don't let him break it."
Wei Dong asked curiously, "Why would I break it?"
Wu Han scoffed, "Who else if not you? Remember the last time we seized that car? You were the one driving, and we flipped over seven or eight times on the way. By the time we reached the destination, the car was in bad shape. The person who came to collect the car looked at us with disdain."
Chen Chuan laughed, and at this moment, a flashing light appeared on his interdimensional connector. He took a glance and saw it was Ni Qianxi contacting him. He stepped aside to take the call.
"Sister Ni?"
Ni Qianxi's voice came through, "Chen, the bureau has received your report, and the higher-ups are taking it seriously. They're currently investigating. When we chased another convoy during the day, we found the car parked there, but the people had already left."
"The United Security Transport logo was temporarily stuck on. We've informed United Security Transport to let them prove themselves."
Chen Chuan nodded. It was highly unlikely that United Security Transport was involved, but since the Handling Bureau had this excuse, they wouldn't let it go easily. It would also allow United Security Transport to use their influence to investigate together, as this kind of action of misusing another company's name was something all companies disliked.
"Those who attacked you had diverse origins. We checked their identities, and some were from the outer seas, some from the Sheni Peninsula, and some from the Linax Federation."
"The combat implants on these people are all foreign products, so we can confirm they were uniformly customized. Those two Third Degree Combatants were ostensibly hired from the platform as outsiders, but both of their past sponsorship experiences were very obscure, which instead suggests they have similar backgrounds."
"We did a biological field detection on them, and both of them should have lived on the sea for a period of time."
"Combining the previous situation, the analysis department concludes that the mastermind behind this is very likely the Ferris Wheel Corporation."
At this point, she hummed, "They don't need to analyze it; I don't need them to. Who else could it be besides the Ferris Wheel Corporation? They've been the most active recently."
Chen Chuan asked, "Sister Ni, how is the bureau planning to handle this matter?"
Ni Qianxi said, "This is no small matter. After all, it was a brazen attack on a government official on the National Highway. The bureau has already reported it to the higher-ups and is requesting a strict review of the Ferris Wheel Corporation. I heard the upper management is currently discussing it. Let's wait for the results; this won't be resolved in a day or two."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Thank you, Sister Ni, for the notification."
Ni Qianxi said, "Don't mention it. The bureau should give you an answer on this matter. You can rest assured and enjoy your vacation outside. I'll keep an eye on it, and I'll let you know if there's any progress."
Chen Chuan thanked her again and said he would treat Ni Qianxi to a meal another day. After ending the call, he saw that it was getting late and didn't want to return to the Mystic Palace Tower. After arranging rooms for Wei Dong and Wu Han, he returned to his top-floor study alone.
He took out the broken sword from earlier and felt the same sensation as he had during the day as soon as he held it.
He turned the hilt towards himself and saw a small screw on it. He unscrewed it and found something shimmering inside the cavity under the light. At the same time, his mind became clear, and the source of that invigorating spirit should be right here.
He poured out the contents, which were scattered and sparkling fragments. He didn't know what they were, but he could clearly feel that they were beneficial to him.
As soon as he went outside, he felt his spirit quickly becoming more lucid and refined, and his instincts told him that these objects had a great auxiliary effect on cultivating the Divine Constant.
It seemed that Chengsheng Jian's mental focus was due to these objects.
He tried to search for information about them using his interdimensional connector but couldn't find anything related. That made it even clearer that these objects weren't ordinary. After thinking about it, he decided to find time to ask Senior Cao about it; he must know what these objects were.
As for the broken sword itself... He looked at the sword, now split into two pieces. He would have to ask the Handling Bureau's logistics team for help with this before he could put it in the collection room.
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(End of Chapter)
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