Chapter 513: Premonition
Chapter 513: Premonition
Guder Car drove along the market road, heading deeper into the area. As they were still in the outermost region, a considerable distance away from the Elephant Gang's stronghold, the gang members on guard duty only gave them a cursory glance and did not approach for inspection.
However, as they drove further along the middle road, the security gradually tightened. Ahead, a wall of fortifications appeared, and in the distance, faint outlines of small fortress-like structures could be seen.
In the main road area, pits and trenches had been dug, with drawbridges and removable planks connecting the two ends, and movable roadblocks on the side.
This was likely to prevent armed vehicles from charging in directly. Chen Chuan noticed that there were also electrified nets above the fortifications, possibly to defend against some biological weapons.
But even without considering the Wing Blade Corporation's combat creatures, such nets could, at most, hold back two or three of the mass-produced biological weapons. If dozens or hundreds of them charged in together, they would tear through the nets instantly, leaving only the sturdy buildings inside as a last line of defense.
On the high ground beside the road, there were sparsely scattered guard towers, where gang members stood watch, holding crossbows and with pistols holstered at their waists.
His keen eyes noticed that these weapons were at least ninety percent new, appearing to have been used only a few times.
It was evident that someone had been supplying them with weapons recently. Based on the situation from before, the supporter behind them was likely the Union Heavy Drive.
Under the government's heavy pressure, the Union Heavy Drive and the Ferris Wheel Company had ceased their conflict. However, the Union Heavy Drive seemed to have not given up on supporting the Elephant Gang, maintaining a foothold in the Dewy Zone that still posed a threat to the Ferris Wheel Company.
The Swordfish Gang was made up of foreigners and had a close connection to the Ferris Wheel Company. The Elephant Gang, primarily composed of Sheni employees and their descendants, likely had a mutually beneficial relationship with the Union Heavy Drive.
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 car smoothly entered the inner area.
When Chen Chuan got into the car, he noticed a bulge at the back of Ale's head, a sign of an implant. Surprisingly, this young man was also a Resonator.
Chen Chuan asked, "Ale, do you call Miss Deng 'Elder Sister'? Are you related?"
Ale replied, "No, but she's closer than family. I'm a Sheni person, but I've been following Elder Sister. She taught me the Resonator techniques and brought me into the gang. Now, I take care of her and assist her."
Chen Chuan nodded, realizing that Miss Deng was also a Resonator.
The car safely crossed the plank and entered a bustling inner commercial street, with bars, tea houses, and dance halls on either side. At the far end, a tower with distinct Sheni characteristics stood tall.
Most of the pedestrians had the Elephant Gang's tattoos and wore cheap implants, likely ordinary gang members.
"You can stop here." As they reached a tea house, Ale spoke up, then added, "Mr. Chen, don't worry. There's no need to worry about safety issue here."
Chen Chuan slowed the car and followed Ale into the tea house, heading to a pre-booked private room.
Ale used an interdimensional communicator to inform someone, "Mr. Chen, please wait a moment. Elder Sister will be out shortly."
After waiting for over ten minutes, he heard soft voices outside, and soon, a red-haired woman in her twenties entered the room.
Her skin was fair, and her makeup was meticulously applied. She wore large earrings and a white blouse that exposed her healthy, fair shoulders and well-proportioned arms. Below, she wore a white skirt.
Upon seeing Chen Chuan, she seemed to relax and sat down with proper etiquette. Apologetically, she said, "Mr. Chen, I'm sorry. I can only meet you here."
Chen Chuan replied, "I understand."
There might be informants from the Swordfish Gang and the Ferris Wheel Company in the outer market area. If Miss Deng was as she claimed, it was indeed very dangerous.
At this moment, a large cat with a gray and white coat entered from outside and ran to Miss Deng's side. She immediately bent down to hug the cat, soothing it for a moment before setting it aside.
Chen Chuan glanced at the cat, recognizing that it was no ordinary cat; its movements clearly displayed unique, specialized strength.
A waiter brought a cup of sweet tea, the Sheni people's favorite, with brown sugar and milk added and specially brewed. Miss Deng held the cup with both hands and offered it to Chen Chuan.
"Mr. Chen, please have some tea."
Chen Chuan thanked her and took the cup.
He looked at Miss Deng's eyebrows and eyes, saying, "Miss Deng, did you work in the intelligence department of the Ferris Wheel Company?"
Miss Deng lightly brushed her hair with her hand, "Yes. The Ferris Wheel Company provided a substantial amount of dedicated funds to the foreign schools early on. My sister and I both received this scholarship due to our backgrounds. Later, we were recruited into the Ferris Wheel Company."
Chen Chuan looked at her young age and thought that she must have joined the company at a very young age, perhaps in her teens. It seemed that the sisters' academic performance was indeed excellent.
Deng Xing said, "My sister had better talents than me, and she studied harder. She had access to some secrets but was also implanted with controlled implants."
At this moment, the large cat below meowed and jumped onto her. She hugged it and slowly stroked it, saying, "I thought I would stay in the Intelligence Department forever and maybe one day become the Intelligence Director. But..."
As she spoke, a hint of fear and anxiety flashed in her eyes. "I remember that day; it was raining, and there was a storm at sea. My sister ran over, drenched. She told me that she saw my name on a list in the plan and asked me to leave quickly..."
"What plan?" Chen Chuan asked.
Deng Xing nodded. "I only learned about it after my sister explained it to me. There has always been a legendary purge plan within the Ferris Wheel Company.
It's a list provided by the active consciousness entity 'Wu Qi' that the company cultivates. It's said that it can eliminate targets harmful to the Ferris Wheel Company in advance.
Every once in a while, a list is compiled, and the company eliminates the people named on it."
After hearing this, Chen Chuan suddenly understood, and the doubts in his mind were cleared. He nodded unconsciously, thinking that it made sense if the list was provided by an active consciousness entity.
He pondered for a moment and asked, "Is it just a list? There are many people in the world with the same name and surname, so just a name might not be very effective."
"I'm not sure..." Deng Xing thought for a moment. "I only heard from my sister that there is such a list, but the active consciousness entity might have additional ways to distinguish."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and looked at her. "I have a question. If you're on the list, then it's not just your sister who has seen it. How could your sister so easily pass on the message and let you know? Wouldn't they control your sister or detain her immediately?"
Deng Xing hesitated for a moment before replying, "That's because my sister and I have a very special ability since we were young. She can see some scenes related to herself half a day or a day in advance, and I always have a premonition of danger.
Because of these abilities, we sisters have been able to avoid danger repeatedly and do what we want. On the day my sister ran over, I felt very 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 believe me."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "I believe you."
Just as some people are born with talents, there are others in this world with unique senses. He felt that this might be triggered by the approaching cosmic collision, the two worlds drawing closer together. Perhaps more people with such abilities would emerge in the future.
He asked, "How did you finally leave?"
Deng Xing replied, "My sister always thinks ahead. When she joined the Ferris Wheel Company, she already had an exit plan. She prepared a retreat plan for several consecutive years, and on that day, no one else knew about the list, so it wasn't difficult for us to leave.
But since the two of us leaving together would draw too much attention, my sister asked me to go first, and she would follow later. She would send a message after reaching a safe place, but I never received any news from her after that..." As she spoke, her expression turned gloomy.
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. It would be difficult for Deng Xing's sister, who held a higher position, to leave alone. Perhaps she said those words to ensure her younger sister could escape.
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 that I couldn't gain Mr. Chen's trust without telling him. When I went to find Mr. Ale, I didn't feel that sense of danger and tension, so I thought I should try."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly. Deng Xing must have had her reasons for staying hidden until now.
He asked, "Did you go to the Elephant Gang after leaving the Ferris Wheel Company?"
Deng Xing replied, "I hid outside for a while, and then by coincidence, I met Tu Na. I told him about my situation, and he didn't consider me a burden. He took me to 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. Why did you suddenly come to find me now, Miss Deng, you're using this ability, do you feel that the Elephant Gang is no longer safe?"
"Yes, I feel the situation isn't good," Deng Xing replied, her expression turning fearful. "Today, I had that feeling again..."
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