Chapter 521: Underlying Currents
Chapter 521: Underlying Currents
In the Jet Yang District, Yu Lie approached an inconspicuous warehouse and exchanged passwords with a guard standing outside. After being granted entry, he stepped into the interior, which had been meticulously transformed.
Instead of the typical warehouse layout, a carefully modified space greeted him. He walked down a corridor with high ceilings and two industrial lamps hanging overhead, leading to a resting area.
Two rows of sofas were arranged inside, but no one was seated. Instead, four men in black suits stood solemnly behind the sofas.
These men were the same ones he had previously defeated from the Temporary Special Action Committee. However, as he entered, they showed no hostility and instead nodded at him.
One of them stepped forward, opening a door leading further inside.
"The boss is in there," the man said.
"Thank you," Yu Lie replied.
Yu Lie straightened his clothes and proceeded inside. Ahead was another corridor, and after about ten steps, he reached the end. He knocked on the door and said, "Sir, Yu Lie reporting for duty."
A voice from within responded, "Come in."
Yu Lie turned the door handle, pushed it open, and entered. Behind a desk, a burly man sat on a sofa, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, his body taut with bulging muscles. His expression was cold and stern.
The room's lighting was dim, with only a few cold-colored light strips emitting a faint glow, leaving much of his body in shadow.
Behind him stood two figures wearing protective face masks and heavy rust-colored combat suits.
These two individuals were exceptionally bulky, and their clothes seemed to conceal something. Despite standing motionless, they exuded a strong sense of threat.
Yu Lie steadied himself and approached the man, bowing slightly as he said, "Mr. Chu."
Mr. Chu remained seated, but his very presence carried an oppressive aura. After a while, sensing the oppressive atmosphere, Yu Lie spoke up, "How is the situation?"
Yu Lie exhaled lightly in relief and replied cautiously, "I've gained Chen Bitong's trust, and he's agreed to keep me by his side. However, Fang Zhixin still remains wary of me, so I can't make any significant moves."
"Has Chen Bitong shown any unusual behavior recently?"
"Not recently, but I sense he's hiding something."
"Your intuition?"
Yu Lie nodded, "Yes, my intuition."
Mr. Chu said, "When we act, intuition is crucial. We must not overlook any suspicion, no matter how small. Since you have this hunch, follow it and investigate further."
"Yes, sir!"
Mr. Chu spoke in a cold tone, "The world ring's breach is connected to Chen Bitong. Although he has people protecting him in Jinbei Dao Central City, with the Matriarch's split and the widening cracks, he won't be able to stay still. Starting now, I want you to stay by his side. Report any developments to me immediately."
Yu Lie hesitated for a moment.
Mr. Chu's eyes narrowed like sharp swords, "Do you have any concerns?"
Yu Lie straightened his chest and replied, "I have no concerns, sir. But Chen Bitong is very powerful. If he does make a move, I fear I won't be able to stop him in time, failing the trust of the Temporary Action Group."
Mr. Chu said, "As long as you fulfill your responsibilities, someone will be there to stop him when the time comes." He gestured, and one of the men behind him stepped forward with heavy footsteps. He placed a cylindrical briefcase in front of Yu Lie.
Yu Lie approached the briefcase and opened it. At first, the interior appeared dim, but after a while, a grayish-white worm emerged, its body indiscernible. Upon contact with the room's light, it suddenly raised its head, revealing a mouth filled with tiny teeth.
Yu Lie inhaled sharply, then rolled up one sleeve, exposing his forearm. Suddenly, the worm's toothy mouth clamped down tightly on his forearm.
Yu Lie's eyebrows furrowed slightly as he felt something entering his body through the bite wound on his arm, infiltrating his aberrant tissue and then lying dormant.
After a while, Yu Lie felt his arm loosen, and he withdrew it, seeing countless tiny teeth marks. Before he could use his essence blood to heal, the wound had already closed on its own.
Mr. Chu said, "When contacting us, don't use the Jie Ping. Use this implant worm instead. Once your essence blood is input, it will establish a temporary, secure communication frequency. We'll know your location then. Major Yu, if you have any issues, report them immediately."
"I obey, sir," Yu Lie saluted and then left the room.
After Yu Lie's departure, Mr. Chu raised his arm, clenching his fist. He spoke into his fist, "Inform Lao Hu to enter Jinbei Dao Central City tonight and be ready."
In the Eternal Life Pavilion of Fengde District, the Heaven Forgive Gang.
Elder Yu Hongming squinted, gazing at the night sky above. The rain-soaked sky retained only a few thin clouds, but he seemed to see something, his eyes filled with both caution and vigilance.
At that moment, he sensed something and spoke up, "Is it Kuang Hai? Come in."
The sliding door was slowly pushed open, and behind him, heavy footsteps echoed on the floor. Then, a tall, imposing figure appeared not far behind him, and with a loud thud, he knelt down, respectfully bowing his head to him, "Master, I come to seek your permission."
Yu Hongming didn't turn around, only saying, "You've thought it through.
"Master, this is a rare opportunity. I want to give it a try."
"What about your opponent? Have you considered who your opponent will be?"
"Kuang Hai" replied, "I've checked, and that person, Wei Wusheng, should be qualified to be my opponent." As he spoke, his fist slowly clenched, emitting a sound like twisting steel,
Yu Hongming spoke in a deep voice, "Opening the Heaven Gate and seeking Heaven's Forgiveness, if you can overcome this, I can pass on my responsibilities to you in the future."
"Master, you know I don't like this."
Yu Hongming said, "Wait until you're qualified to say that, then come and tell me in person."
"Yes, Master."
"Go find Duan. Technically, he can help you."
"Kuang Hai" bowed once more, stood up, and left the room, gently closing the sliding door behind him as he exited.
Yu Hongming continued to gaze upwards, as if contemplating something.
Inside the Fusion Boundary Company.
Chen Chuan didn't return to the dormitory that evening. Instead, he stayed at the company to handle some matters, mainly organizing the company's security forces and coordinating with the government's personnel.
According to the company's submitted materials, not only Fusion Boundary, but all national companies, and those deeply tied to national orders, were required to contribute security forces for the Central City government's allocation.
This force was not insignificant. If it could be smoothly utilized by the Central City government, it could indeed guarantee the safety of many places.
The Central City government's side was indeed concerned, but it was hard to say how effective it would be, as this situation was quite serious. It wasn't just about the breach in the World Ring, but also about conflicts that could be suppressed before, now possibly taking advantage of the situation to resurface.
After handling this matter, he checked on a few fighters sponsored by the company, including Wei Dong and two other Wu Yi trainees.
However, these two had limited potential and weren't highly treated, as they might end up on the arena. This sponsorship was just a part of the company's broad net-casting strategy, and who knows, they might just be the ones selected.
The company was also cultivating its own forces, but this plan's execution was lengthy, and it would be challenging to see results within three to five years. Perhaps after eight to ten years, there might be some progress. These cultivated forces might be too precious for the company to use, and they would likely become the company's own core strength.
Currently, the fighters needed were mainly those recruited from the Fusion Ground, as losses wouldn't be regrettable.
Recruiting these individuals was not only for security purposes but also to organize teams to search for relics in the Fusion Ground.
This was the initial reason the company recruited Chen Chuan.
Relics were one of the sources for the company's technological development in the new era. Many new technologies also came from studying relics, so a single relic could lead to technological innovation for the company.
In this era, the company had to invest significant resources to explore the Fusion Ground and even beyond to ensure competitiveness.
However, based on his current knowledge, he feared that merely going to the Fusion Ground might not be enough. Some powerful corporations and teams might try to proactively open the Heaven Gate to gain more advantages.
And those capable of doing so would undoubtedly be more powerful, possibly blocking latecomers and monopolizing the resources, thus repeating a certain old path.
After sorting out the company's matters, two days had passed. He left the company and headed back to the dormitory.
On the way, he received several contacts on the Interdimensional Connector from Deng Xing, expressing her gratitude. She said that Tu Na had visited her, but considering the stability of the gang, she was temporarily staying at the Handling Bureau.
He replied, and couldn't help but think that Deng Xing's precognitive ability was indeed useful, allowing her to avoid many dangers in advance.
However, he didn't feel envious. He always felt that such an ability was somewhat insubstantial, lacking the solidity of his own cultivated powers.
Moreover, the active entity Wu Qi of the Ferris Wheel Company, with her judgment of the company's opponents, wasn't that also a similar ability? After all, an active entity was still a biological being. If a fighter's strength reached a certain level, they might also develop similar abilities.
(End of Chapter)
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