Chapter 513: Foresight
Chapter 513: Foresight
Gader Vehicle drove along the market road, heading deeper into the area. Since this was merely the outermost region, still a distance away from the territory firmly held by the Elephant Gang, the guards from the gang only gave them a casual glance and did not approach for inspection.
However, as they drove further along the middle road, the security became increasingly tight. Ahead, they encountered a series of barricades, and in the distance, they could vaguely make out small fortress-like structures.
In the main road area, they had dug out pit traps and trenches, with drawbridges and removable planks connecting the two ends, and there were also movable roadblocks on the sides.
This was likely to prevent armed vehicles from charging in directly, and Chen Chuan noticed that there were also electrified nets set up above the barricades, possibly to guard against certain creatures.
Even if it wasn't the combat creatures from Blade Edge Corporation, but mass-produced biomorphs, these nets could only hold back two or three at most. If dozens or hundreds of them charged in together, they would tear through instantly, and at that point, they could only rely on the sturdy buildings inside.
On the higher ground on both sides of the road, there were sparsely distributed watchtowers, with gang members standing guard, holding crossbows and with pistols holstered at their waists.
Chen Chuan's keen eyes noticed that their weapons were at least ninety percent new, appearing to have been used only a few times.
This indicated that someone had been supplying them with weapons during this period, and based on the situation from before, the supporter behind them was likely Union Wei Zhongyu.
Under the government's pressure, Union Wei Zhongyu and Ferris Wheel Corporation had stopped their conflict, but Union Wei Zhongyu didn't seem to have given up on supporting the Elephant Gang. They maintained a foothold in Crystal District, still posing a threat to Ferris Wheel Corporation.
However, the Swordfish Gang was composed of foreign members, with close ties to Ferris Wheel Corporation, while the Elephant Gang was mainly composed of Sheini people and their descendants, employed by Union Wei Zhongyu, likely in a mutually beneficial relationship.
At this moment, Ale rested his hand on his neck and said something. The person who had intended to approach and question them turned back, and the vehicle smoothly drove further in.
When Chen Chuan got into the vehicle, he noticed that Ale had a bulge at the back of his head, a sign of an implant. From this, he realized that this young man was also a Resonator.
Chen Chuan asked, "Ale, you call Miss Deng 'Sister'. Are you related to her?"
Ale replied, "No, but she's closer than family. I'm a Sheini person, but I've always followed Sister. She taught me the techniques of a Resonator and brought me into the gang. Now, I'm responsible for taking care of her and helping her with her tasks."
Chen Chuan nodded, realizing that this Miss Deng was also a Resonator.
The vehicle slowly crossed the plank bridge and entered a relatively bustling commercial street. On both sides were bars, tea houses, dance halls, and other establishments, and in the distance stood a distinctly Sheini-style spirit tower.
Most of the pedestrians on the road had tattoos of the Elephant Gang, many with cheap implants, likely ordinary gang members.
"Just stop here," Ale said as they reached a tea house. "Mr. Chen, don't worry. No one here dares to steal cars."
Chen Chuan slowly parked the car and followed Ale into the tea house, entering a pre-booked private room.
Ale used an interdimensional link to send a message, "Mr. Chen, please wait a moment. Sister will be here soon."
After waiting for over ten minutes, he heard soft voices outside, followed by the entrance of a red-haired woman in her early twenties into the room.
Her skin was fair, her makeup meticulously applied, and she wore large earrings, a sleeveless top that revealed her healthy, fair shoulders and well-proportioned arms, and a white silk skirt.
Upon seeing Chen Chuan, she seemed to relax and sat down with proper posture. Apologetically, she said, "Mr. Chen, I'm sorry. I can only meet you here."
"I understand," Chen Chuan replied.
There might be informants from the Swordfish Gang and Ferris Wheel Corporation in the market's outskirts, and if Miss Deng was indeed as she claimed, it was indeed very dangerous.
At that moment, a large cat with grey and white fur entered from outside and ran to Miss Deng, who immediately hugged it and soothed it before setting it aside.
Chen Chuan glanced at the cat, recognizing that it was no ordinary cat; its movements clearly displayed a unique, powerful rhythm.
The waiter brought Sheini people's favorite sweet tea, brewed with brown sugar and milk, specially prepared. Miss Deng received it and, using both hands, offered it to Chen Chuan.
"Please, Mr. Chen," she said.
Chen Chuan thanked her and took the tea.
He looked at Miss Deng's eyebrows and eyes and asked, "Is Miss Deng from overseas?"
Miss Deng brushed her hair with her hand, "My father is from Dachun, and my mother is from Foreign Huaihe Island. My sister and I have lived there since we were young, so we consider ourselves from there."
"Miss Deng, you mentioned working in the intelligence department of Ferris Wheel Corporation?" Chen Chuan inquired.
Miss Deng replied softly, "Yes. Ferris Wheel Corporation provided a lot of dedicated funding to overseas schools in the past. My sister and I received scholarships due to our excellent academic performance and were later recruited by Ferris Wheel Corporation."
I and my sister were both assigned to the Intelligence Department, but not in the same team. I worked as an Intelligence Secretary Assistant there for four years."
Chen Chuan looked at her young age and thought that she must have entered the company at most in her teens, so her academic performance was indeed excellent.
Deng Xing said, "My sister's talent is better than mine, and she studies harder. She had access to some confidential information but was also implanted with controlled implants."
At this moment, the large cat below meowed and jumped onto her. She hugged it and gently stroked it, saying, "I thought I would continue working in the Intelligence Department, and perhaps one day I could become an Intelligence Director, but..."
As she spoke, a hint of anxiety and fear flashed in her eyes. "I remember that day; it was raining heavily at sea. My sister ran over, drenched. She told me that she had seen my name on a list and asked me to leave quickly..."
"A list?" Chen Chuan asked.
Deng Xing nodded. "I only learned about this after my sister explained it to me. There's a legendary Purge Plan within the Ferris Wheel Corporation."
This list is provided by the active consciousness entity 'Wu Qi', who is cultivated by the company. It's said that this entity can eliminate targets harmful to the Ferris Wheel Corporation.
Periodically, a list is drawn up, and the company eliminates the people named on it."
After hearing this, Chen Chuan suddenly understood. The doubts he had before were cleared up, and he nodded unconsciously. No wonder, if the list was provided by an active consciousness entity, it made sense.
He thought for a moment and asked, "Is it just a list? There are many people with the same name and surname in the world, and a name alone may not be very effective."
In the 1619 book, I saw no mistakes.
"I'm not sure about that..." Deng Xing thought for a moment. "I only heard my sister mention the list, but the active consciousness entity might have a special way to distinguish."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and looked at her. "I have a question. Miss Deng, if you were on the list, wouldn't more people in the company have seen it besides your sister? Why would your sister reveal the information so easily and let you know? Wouldn't they control or capture your sister immediately?"
Deng Xing hesitated for a moment before answering. "That's because my sister and I have a very special ability. She can see scenes related to herself half a day or a day in advance, and I always have a premonition of danger."
Because of this ability, my sister and I were able to avoid danger repeatedly and do what we wanted. On the day my sister ran over, I felt extremely cold..."
Chen Chuan remained silent.
Deng Xing seemed worried that he wouldn't believe her and spoke with a serious tone. "Mr. Chen, I'm not lying. Please trust me."
Chen Chuan nodded. "I believe you."
Just as some people are born with talents, there are others in this world with unique sensory abilities. He felt that this might be a result of the approaching Grand Collision, with the two worlds gradually drawing closer, and perhaps more people like this would emerge in the future.
He asked again, "How did you and your sister finally leave?"
Deng Xing replied, "My sister always thinks ahead. When she joined the Ferris Wheel Corporation, she already had an exit plan in mind. She prepared for several years, and on that day, the list hadn't been revealed yet, so it wasn't difficult for us to leave. It's just that the two of us were too noticeable, so my sister asked me to go first, and she followed later. She said she would send me a message once she reached a safe place, but I never received any messages from her after that..."
As she spoke, her expression turned gloomy.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. Miss Deng's sister held a higher position than her, so it would be difficult for her to escape alone. Perhaps her sister said that to ensure her younger sister could get away.
He looked at Deng Xing and asked, "Miss Deng, this ability is undoubtedly crucial to you. Why are you telling me about it so easily?"
Deng Xing said, "I did hesitate, but I knew I couldn't gain Mr. Chen's trust without telling him. After I asked Mr. Chen to find you, I didn't feel that sense of danger and tension, so I wanted to try."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly. Deng Xing must have had her reasons for hiding until now. He asked again, "Did Miss Deng come to the Elephant Gang right after leaving the Ferris Wheel Corporation?"
"For a period, I hid outside. Later, by coincidence, I met Tu Nai. I told him about my situation, and he didn't consider me a burden. He let me stay in the Elephant Gang, and I never left after that."
Chen Chuan looked at her and said, "The Elephant Gang should be a relatively safe place. Miss Deng, why did you suddenly come to me now? Did you sense something and feel that the Elephant Gang is no longer safe?"
"Yes," Deng Xing said with a fearful expression. "I feel the situation isn't good. Today, I had that feeling again..."
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