Chapter 507: Surveillance
Chapter 507: Surveillance
When faced with a serious inquiry, San Cheng Huang maintained his usual nonchalant and laid-back demeanor, responding casually: "It's me."
The official from the Handling Bureau tapped on the interdimensional connector and continued to question him, "You're a foreigner. What brings you to Dashing?"
San Cheng Huang replied, "Your words don't make sense, sir. Dashing has always claimed that the foreign lands are also part of its territory, and foreigners are considered Dashing citizens. So why can't I come here?"
The official from the Handling Bureau spoke sternly, "Mr. San Cheng, please cooperate with us. If you don't provide a clear response, we have the option to deny your landing."
San Cheng Huang paused briefly before saying, "My grandmother and mother are both from Dashing. I've never visited their hometown, so I plan to go there this time."
The recording official beside him used the interdimensional connector to record his words.
"Where? How long do you plan to stay in Dashing?"
"My grandmother and mother are from Jinbeidao. Their old house is on Qingding Mountain, and I plan to stay here for forty-five days. Oh, here's my pass."
As he spoke, San Cheng Huang searched his body and took out a small green booklet, handing it over with both hands.
The Handling Bureau official took a step back, carefully accepting it, and opened it to take a look. He couldn't help but frown at the official seals from the review department and the Central City government.
He recorded the review number and the responsible official, then tapped on the interdimensional connector and sent out a signal.
At the same time, he instructed, "Mr. San Cheng, please receive this. When moving around in Dashing, please do not turn off this signal, or we will consider it a dangerous action and expel you from the country."
After receiving it, San Cheng Huang nodded to him and said, "Thank you for the reminder, sir. I understand."
This situation was not unusual. Any third-limit combat solver with a reputation like his needed to report to the local government when leaving the country. Every move he made and every place he went to would be recorded, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was under strict surveillance.
Unless he was willing to hide his identity, but he didn't think it was necessary because he came here on his own accord, with no connection to anyone else.
After the review official left, he was finally allowed to disembark. When he stepped out, his previously lazy and harmless-looking eyes suddenly became sharp.
Why did he come here? Besides visiting his grandmother and mother's birthplace, he was also looking for an opponent.
An hour later, he was walking on the streets of Central City, dressed in traditional clothing. Everything here seemed very novel to him.
He didn't use the interdimensional connector to check locations but instead closed his eyes slightly and listened. Although the information density on the street was high and varied, he quickly found what he needed.
After another hour, he boarded a tram and arrived at the entrance of the Xuan Gong Building.
"This is the most outstanding combat hall in Jinbeidao, no, it's called an academy here—the Wu Yi Academy! The place to cultivate fighters in the new era."
Looking at the building, he couldn't help but show a look of awe and admiration, "It's truly magnificent."
It wasn't just the grand atmosphere and the towering building that impressed him, but also the weight of what the building represented, which made him feel genuine reverence.
After looking around for a while, he didn't linger and left.
In the afternoon, he took the tram to Qingding Mountain in the southwest of Central City. There used to be many residences at the foot of the mountain, where his grandmother and mother had lived. It was said that there was also a revered foreign deity on Qingding Mountain, called... Mo Shen?
That should be the name, right? The two elders had heavy accents, and he wasn't sure if that was the correct pronunciation.
Following some old photos taken years ago, he located the site of the old residence based on the terrain and roads. However, it had long been turned into a scavenger's home.
As he approached, he was met with wary and hostile gazes, and several dogs rushed out, barking at him. But after he glanced at them casually, they whimpered and left with their tails between their legs.
He didn't get too close, sighing and taking a few photos before turning to leave.
Meanwhile, in the Xuan Gong Building, Chen Chuan was one of the first to receive Ni Qiqing's notification, informing him that San Cheng Huang from the Lang Tao Pavilion had arrived in Central City.
Mr. Gu Hai Ting had mentioned this person to him just a few days ago, and he didn't expect the other party to arrive so quickly.
Ni Qiqing said, "Brother Chen, I'll send you the information about this person later. He is Senior Jian Cheng Sheng's senior brother and became famous quite early. Previously, he said that he was interested in you. This time, he has come to Central City, most likely targeting you.
His stay is for forty-five days, and he has a pass from the review department and the city government. If he doesn't exhibit any illegal or inappropriate behavior, we can't expel him through official procedures. But we will keep an eye on him, Brother Chen. If you have any ideas, you can propose them to the bureau."
Chen Chuan said, "Thank you, Sister Ni." He smiled, "If he's here to find me, I welcome a worthy opponent."
At that moment, San Cheng Huang had already returned to the Dewy Zone and was eating noodles in a noodle shop.
There were many foreigners here, and his traditional attire didn't stand out. He seemed to blend in well with the surroundings.
A person sat down in front of him and asked, "Are you Mr. San Cheng?"
San Cheng Huang looked up, "Ah?
It was me."
The man in the seat nodded heavily at him, then raised his hand, "Mr. San Cheng, allow me to introduce myself. I am Guan Chi Kang, an external staff member of the Ferris Wheel Company."
"It was us who facilitated your smooth acquisition of the pass and your clearance through the port."
Upon hearing this, San Cheng Huang paused, wiped his hands with a handkerchief, and said with a casual tone, "I've heard of you. You invited my junior, Jian Cheng, but why didn't you approach me directly back then?"
Guan Chi Kang replied, "We admit that we underestimated our opponent, but at the time, Mr. Feng He only recommended Jian Cheng to us. We had no choice but to accept."
San Cheng Huang said, "But you could have come to me directly. That way, I could have used your ticket, and I wouldn't have had to pay out of pocket for meals."
Guan Chi Kang hesitated for a moment, then moved forward slightly and said solemnly, "We can also arrange for Mr. San Cheng's needs."
San Cheng Huang glanced at him and suddenly shook his head, "The timing isn't right now... I think I should find my opponent myself, instead of having others take the lead..." He sighed, "This is part of the journey."
As he spoke, he picked up his bowl and chopsticks and continued eating noodles.
Guan Chi Kang looked at him a few times and cautiously asked, "Forgive my boldness, but is the opponent you mentioned that person?"
San Cheng Huang slurped up the entire bowl of noodles, rubbed his stomach, and said with relief, "Ah, it's that Chen Jun."
Guan Chi Kang hurriedly asked, "May I ask when you plan to approach him?"
San Cheng Huang thought for a moment, "It's not confirmed yet. It might be in the next few days, or maybe ten days or half a month later. The journey on the ship is exhausting, and I've been sleep-deprived these past few days, so I need to catch up on rest."
"Then," Guan Chi Kang said eagerly, "Mr. San Cheng, do you need us to issue a challenge letter on your behalf?"
San Cheng Huang shook his head, "No, I'll find my opponent myself, at a specific time and place."
"I understand."
Guan Chi Kang bowed in his seat, "Mr. San Cheng, please let us know if you need anything. We'll make the necessary arrangements for you."
San Cheng Huang responded casually.
Just as the two of them were talking, Sun Rao, who was in charge of patrolling this area, and another young man were sitting in a car, observing the situation inside the shop through the car window.
The young man said, "Is this the San Cheng Huang we're supposed to keep an eye on?"
Sun Rao reminded him, "Don't stare so intently. The Third Limit Combat Solver has a highly sensitive perception."
The young man looked at Guan Chi Kang on the other side, "Isn't he from the Ferris Wheel Company?"
"The records indicate so."
"If he's under surveillance, shouldn't we find out what they're talking about? It's not right for them to use field shielding to block the conversation."
Sun Rao frowned, "Our task here is only to observe and record San Cheng Huang's movements. Eavesdropping on their conversation is the responsibility of the technical staff."
The young man watched as Guan Chi Kang, who had finished his conversation, stood up and left. He said, "But there's no result yet, is there?"
Sun Rao asked cautiously, "What do you intend to do?"
The young man looked at San Cheng Huang, who was leaning over to eat noodles, and said, "I mean, if we can't find out, why not just go and ask directly?"
Sun Rao was startled, then spoke sternly, "Don't provoke them. Many Third Limit Combat Solvers have bad tempers. If something happens and you get involved, it's not worth it."
"Senior, you said that if we're by his side, he'll definitely sense us. So what's the harm in asking?" The young man stretched out his hand and opened the car door, stepping out of the vehicle.
Sun Rao quickly got out of the car as well, blocking his way, "Wei Xueyuan, I'm your team leader. Please return to the car immediately."
The young man glanced at him and said, "Senior, following procedures won't get results. That's why you're still here on patrol."
As he spoke, his body flickered, and Sun Rao felt the person in front of him move, only to find that he had already appeared behind him. He couldn't help but grit his teeth, "This guy..."
He had heard that this young man was as exceptional in combat as his junior, Chen, but he hadn't seen much of his skills until now. The young man's recent display was truly impressive, no wonder the bureau valued him so highly.
The young man quickly entered the shop and went straight to San Cheng Huang. He kicked away the cushion that Guan Chi Kang had just sat on, then sat down and looked at San Cheng Huang, "San Cheng Huang?"
"It's me," San Cheng Huang raised his head and looked at him curiously, "Are you from the Handling Bureau?"
The young man stared at him, "Since you've figured it out, you should know that you're subject to our supervision at all times. I want to ask you, what did you discuss with the Ferris Wheel Company's staff member just now?"
San Cheng Huang said, "Although there's nothing to hide, I feel I can choose not to answer."
The young man said, looking at him, "I can report this directly, but with a little linguistic embellishment, the surveillance on you will double." He leaned forward slightly, "You wouldn't want to be stared at by many people while eating noodles, would you?"
San Cheng Huang realized, "That makes sense. It seems I have no choice but to yield, but..." He held up his bowl, "Can I finish eating first?"
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