Chapter 514: The Intrusion
Chapter 514: The Intrusion
As Deng Xing spoke, she unconsciously applied a bit of force to the large cat she was holding, causing it to meow in protest. She apologized, "Sorry, Mao Mao."
At that moment, Chen Chuan's gaze flickered slightly. He realized that during Deng Xing's emotional turmoil, he had actually sensed a faint trace of her field domain.
Ordinary people, unlike fighters, do not possess such robust vitality. While they may have a field domain, it is usually very weak and almost imperceptible.
But Deng Xing, not being a fighter, was able to effortlessly convey her field domain. This was indeed an innate talent and likely the reason for her unique ability.
Chen Chuan spoke up, "Miss Deng, what are your plans now? Do you want to leave the Elephant Gang?"
Deng Xing nodded and then shook her head.
"I want to leave here, but every time I sense danger, something bad happens around me. This time, I think it might be related to Ah Nai and the Elephant Gang. I don't want to just run away," she lifted her head, "So I'm seeking help from Mr. Chen and the Handling Bureau."
Facing only the Handling Bureau would have been too intimidating for her, but when she decided to contact Chen Chuan, she didn't sense any danger. Moreover, Chen Chuan was also under threat from the Ferris Wheel Company, so she believed he might be able to assist her.
Most importantly, the Elephant Gang was her last sanctuary. If even this place couldn't guarantee her safety, she didn't know where else to go; she had no other choice.
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and asked, "From the time you sensed danger, how long does it usually take for something to happen?"
Deng Xing thought for a moment and replied, "It could be within a day or two, or maybe two to three days. But Mr. Chen, my instincts have never been wrong."
Chen Chuan said, "I understand, Miss Deng. The intelligence you've provided is crucial and extremely useful to me, so I'm also very willing to help you."
Apart from the intelligence itself, Deng Xing's premonition of danger was also highly valuable. It suggested that the Ferris Wheel Company might be planning something soon, allowing them to make some preparations in advance.
The Ferris Wheel Company had been under close watch recently. If they wanted to target the Elephant Gang, their only option was the Swordfish Gang. As long as the Swordfish Gang was kept under control, there wouldn't be any issues.
However, this only considered the external situation. If it was an internal matter within the Elephant Gang, things would become more complicated.
Deng Xing, upon hearing Chen Chuan's promise, expressed her gratitude with a bow, "Thank you, Mr. Chen."
Chen Chuan touched the interdimensional connector and was about to contact the bureau to make specific arrangements when a rustling sound reached his ear. The connector was being interfered with.
The field domain signals became intermittent, and at that moment, a whistle sounded outside, followed by shouts and the patter of running footsteps.
Looking out, he saw that the drawbridge outside the commercial street had been raised, and the roadblocks in front were being removed. The Elephant Gang members on guard duty visibly tensed up.
Something must have happened.
Deng Xing immediately felt anxious and said, "Ale, go and see what's going on!"
"Okay, Sister. Don't worry, I'll go check it out."
Although Ale was young, he didn't seem flustered at all. He walked to an area with less interference, touched his neck, and proceeded to search for and communicate with the Elephant Gang's internal field domain information.
After about two minutes, he suddenly rushed back, panting, "Sister, it's bad! Old Man Tu Man is dead, and Tu Nai has been captured. Many are saying that Tu Nai is a spy for the Swordfish Gang, and you need to leave immediately." He turned to look at the calm Chen Chuan, "Mr. Chen, you can help Sister, right?"
Chen Chuan said to Deng Xing, "Miss Deng, I think you must leave here first."
Ale added, "Yes, Sister. Ah Nai is one of the top fighters in the gang, and he might not be in trouble. If you leave, he won't have to worry about you, and maybe he can escape on his own?"
Deng Xing covered her mouth, seemingly trying to calm her breathing. She shook her head, "Ah Nai is one of the most loyal members of the gang. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been captured so easily. If that's the case, he won't be able to clear his name and will remain in custody."
She turned to Chen Chuan, her voice filled with pleading, "Mr. Chen, can you save Ah Nai? He's been very kind to me, and I can't just abandon him. Please, I'm begging you."
Chen Chuan glanced at Deng Xing. This Miss Deng was indeed very considerate, not thinking of her own safety during such a critical moment.
He said, "Miss Deng, I know that your boyfriend, Tu Nai, is a core member of the Elephant Gang and also Tu Man's nephew. It's strange that Tu Man's death is being blamed on Tu Nai, especially since he is a core member of the gang. When you left, did you know where Tu Nai was going?"
Ale interjected, "I know! He went to get medicine for Old Man Tu. Recently, the medicine the old man needed had to be obtained through external channels, and that batch of medicine was very important. Old Man Tu insisted that Ah Nai personally retrieve it before he would take it."
Chen Chuan understood that the Ferris Wheel Company was most likely behind this matter.
Since the Ferris Wheel Company was involved, it was imperative to prevent their plans from succeeding. Moreover, he had previously investigated the Elephant Gang's information, and Tu Ge had been the gang leader for over thirty years, with an unparalleled reputation. His death would undoubtedly cause chaos within the gang.
Chen Chuan had no particular fondness for gang members, but the sudden emergence of issues within a gang as large as the Elephant Gang, with over ten thousand members, was not a positive development for the entire Dewy Zone.
He spoke to Miss Deng, "Miss Deng, since I agreed to help you earlier, let me handle this matter. I'll escort you out of here first."
Ale replied, "I have a way to get Elder Sister out. You can leave this to me, Mr. Chen."
Chen Chuan asked, "Are you sure?"
"I am," Ale confirmed.
Chen Chuan sent a message through the Interdimensional Connector to the other end, saying, "Then you take Miss Deng and leave first. Once outside, you'll see a sports car, and the person there will take care of you."
Miss Deng stood up and bowed to Chen Chuan, saying, "Mr. Chen, thank you. I'm entrusting this to you." After that, she picked up the cat named Mao and quickly left with Ale.
Chen Chuan noticed that Ale used the Interdimensional Connector, and then shouted to the guard watching over the drawbridge. The guard looked at them suspiciously, contacted someone inside, and finally, reluctantly, allowed the drawbridge to be lowered, letting the two of them leave.
It was clear to Chen Chuan that Ale had used Resonator technology to transmit false information, but it was likely that the people inside would easily discover their location.
He picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, stood up, and walked out of the teahouse onto the street, his gaze fixed on the tallest building in the Elephant Gang's compound. He then loosened his collar.
"Let's get this over with quickly," he said to himself.
The street was almost deserted, and the guards above noticed his solitary figure, sensing something amiss. They turned their crossbows and guns towards him.
Just as they were about to speak, a loud boom sounded, and a cloud of dust and smoke erupted. In an instant, the figure vanished, leaving behind a collapsed pit on the ground.
Several soldiers were startled and unsure of what had happened. They heard a sound from the distance, and upon looking back, they saw a straight line on the road where the barricades and walls had been shattered like they were hit by a bomb, turning into a shower of wooden splinters and brick fragments.
Miss Deng, under Ale's protection, safely reached the outside. At that moment, they heard a horn honk, and a red sports car was parked there with its door open. The two of them hurried towards it.
Miss Ni glanced at them and said, "Miss Deng? I'm a colleague of Mr. Chen. Get in the car."
Miss Deng thanked her and, holding the large cat, got into the back seat with Ale.
Miss Ni looked at the large cat curiously for a moment, then lowered her windproof glasses, saying, "Follow me first. I'll take you to a safe place."
Noticing Miss Deng's worried gaze towards the inside, Miss Ni smiled and said, "Rest assured. Since Mr. Chen promised to help you, this matter will definitely be resolved. Hold on tight."
As she spoke, she stepped on the accelerator, and the sports car roared forward.
At that moment, Chen Chuan had reached the front of the building. As he stopped, a cloud of dust and smoke formed behind him, slowly settling around him.
He looked up at the building, which resembled a towering, pointed tower. It was the only building in the area with light curtain resources, adorned with gold and silver colors.
A giant elephant with a vessel-topping crown and a precious flag was projected onto the building. This was the revered deity of the Sheni people, the "Vessel-Topping Elephant Lord."
Numerous armed gang members were guarding the building, and when they saw Chen Chuan appear with such a formidable presence, they were all shocked and pale-faced. They raised their guns, aiming at him.
However, before they could pull the trigger, they suddenly seemed to be hit by an invisible force. Their eyes rolled back, and their bodies swayed before falling to the ground with a loud thud.
Chen Chuan, seemingly unaffected, held the Snow Lady Saber and walked towards the building's interior along the path.
As he strolled forward, gang members one by one collapsed on the ground behind him, their bodies making loud thuds.
In the hall, several elderly men dressed in traditional Sheni attire were gathered, and in front of them, Tu Na was kneeling with his hands bound behind his back.
They had been questioning Tu Na, but when they saw the situation outside through the open hall doors, they were all shocked and stood up involuntarily.
The gang's fighters, tasked with protecting them, all looked tense and tried to move forward to shield them with their bodies.
However, a tall, wrinkled elder stepped forward and pushed the person in front of him aside. In a deep voice, he said, "This is Captain Chen from the Handling Bureau. Don't obstruct him. Let him in."
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(End of Chapter)
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