Chapter 525: The Squad
Chapter 525: The Squad
After their conversation on the rooftop, Su Wei followed Chen Chuan into the Guder Car.
He didn't ask about their specific destination or task, as he had recently read some military manuals during his self-training. He understood that, unlike the commissioned teams in the Convergence Zone, the military required strict obedience to orders. During missions, the leader's word was law, and there was no need for further questions.
Chen Chuan drove out of Hongsheng District, returned to Wuding District, and stopped at a station with an underground passage. After showing their credentials, they headed inside with Su Wei.
Minister Pei had contacted Su Wei again in the past few days, informing him that the Defense Department had detected increased activity at the unsealed breach of the World Ring due to the Hive Mother's condition. The Defense Department had already mobilized significant forces to the area.
This meant that the situation in the Central City might become more tense. If the Hive Mother were to split and reproduce, the Defense Department would assign him a mission, and he needed to be ready for it.
Chen Chuan understood this and knew that team strength was still crucial before his personal power reached a certain level. That's why he had summoned Su Wei this time.
Besides Su Wei, he had also requested the transfer of Qin Qingque and Yuan Qiuyuan, who were currently stationed in the Convergence Zone.
This was indeed a crisis, but it was also an opportunity to make a name for themselves.
As the car arrived, Qin and Yuan had already responded, saying they were almost at the Central City.
They took the downward elevator and reached an empty waiting area. Soon, Yuan Qiuyuan and Qin Qingque appeared, walking towards them with their bags from the other end of the passage.
"Captain!" Yuan Qiuyuan exclaimed as he spotted Chen Chuan, quickening his pace.
"Captain, good day," Qin Qingque greeted with a standard salute.
Yuan Qiuyuan hurriedly followed with a salute.
Chen Chuan returned the salute.
Then, Yuan and Qin turned their attention to Su Wei, who was standing beside Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan introduced, "Let me introduce you to Su Wei. From now on, he will join our team for operations in the Convergence Zone. If there are larger-scale operations, each of you will be responsible for leading a squad."
"Wow, Captain, you personally recruited him! Well done! Su, let's spar sometime," Yuan Qiuyuan said, not holding back with the new team member.
Su Wei glanced at Chen Chuan, noticing his lack of reaction. He replied seriously, "I'd be delighted to oblige."
"Then it's settled!"
Yuan Qiuyuan turned to Chen Chuan, rubbing his hands together. "Captain, since you left, we've been eagerly awaiting your call! Isn't that right, Executive Qin?"
Qin Qingque nodded in agreement.
"Follow me first, and I'll explain everything once we arrive," Chen Chuan said, leading the way out of the station towards the parked Guder Car.
Qin Qingque spoke up, "Captain, I can drive."
"Have you been to Jinbei Dao Central City before?" Chen Chuan asked.
"Yes, Captain. Just send me the location, and I'll drive there," Qin Qingque replied.
Knowing her driving skills, Chen Chuan sent her the location of his residence in Wuding District and took the passenger seat. Su Wei and Yuan Qiuyuan sat in the back.
As the car started, Yuan Qiuyuan spoke from the back, "Captain, we haven't been idle these past few days. Besides our daytime guard duties, we've been training hard during our free time, hoping to keep up with your pace."
He leaned forward and added, "Captain, I heard that this time, it's going to be a big operation?"
Chen Chuan didn't turn around but replied, "You heard that?"
"Hey, Minister Pei told us that the situation in the Central City is very serious when he assigned us to you. But he didn't reveal any details, saying we'd know once we met up with you. Hey, I hope we're not facing opponents like the Iron Demon again."
Chen Chuan gazed at the road ahead and spoke softly, "It's not just that. It's hard to predict what we'll face."
Yuan Qiuyuan sensed something different in Chen Chuan's words, and his expression turned serious. He leaned back but couldn't hide the eagerness in his eyes.
Su Wei, sitting in the back, remained silent throughout the ride, quietly observing his new teammates.
In less than a quarter of an hour, the car entered Chen Chuan's residence in Wuding District. After parking, Chen Chuan led the trio into the living room and opened the refrigerator.
"Help yourselves to drinks," he said.
He fetched a tea caddy from the side, and Qin Qingque promptly assisted him in preparing tea.
Once everyone was seated, Chen Chuan explained the impact of the Hive Mother's split and reproduction and the potential situations they might encounter.
"As you said, Captain, this is a massive operation," Yuan Qiuyuan exclaimed, unable to contain his excitement. He could envision numerous opportunities to prove himself in such a scenario.
Indeed, following the captain meant there would be rewards.
Chen Chuan continued, "Once the Hive Mother splits, not to mention the task of capturing the split entities, but as the two worlds are drawn closer, numerous fissures will undoubtedly appear.
In the past, the Central City had experience dealing with such matters, but that was under the premise of the World Ring's stability. Now with a breach, the situation is unpredictable, especially with a high probability of entities from the Convergence Zone crossing over.
Currently, those above may find it challenging to accurately assess the situation at hand. Therefore, without specific task assignments, encountering such entities will undoubtedly be extremely dangerous. When cooperating with the Central City government, I hope you prioritize your safety and make self-preservation your top principle."
Qin, Yuan, and Su all nodded, their expressions turning solemn.
These three individuals had a certain level of understanding of the Convergence Zone and were well aware of how troublesome its entities could be.
In Chen Chuan's opinion, the foreign Fighters might be the least of their concerns.
Especially those Fighters seeking personal gain during the opening of the Heaven Gate, they might not necessarily be a source of instability for the Central City government.
These Fighters pursue self-transcendence, and once the fissure opens, they are likely to clash with the entities from the other side, serving as excellent cannon fodder.
The true enemies the Central City government should guard against are always those entities from the opposite side of the Convergence Zone.
So, he secretly felt that his targets at that time might be these entities. Of course, it could also be a specific individual.
As he thought of this, a figure flashed through his mind.
Although there was currently a lack of information, the four of them still formulated several response plans, each tailored to different hypothetical enemies.
However, plans were just plans; the actual situation would undoubtedly be more complex. They could only adapt and respond accordingly when the time came.
After discussing the plans, Qin Qingque added, "The captain's residence is an excellent base, but it lacks Field Disruption Creatures, making it easier for us to be detected. I suggest borrowing a military-grade interference creature from the Defense Department and setting it up in the basement."
Considering the Hive Mother's split and the issues with Field information transmission, it would be best to also acquire a small Field Creature, nothing too fancy, with a communication radius of around two to three kilometers. That way, we can move with the vehicle, and even if we spread out, we can still stay in contact."
"Agreed," said Chen Chuan. "Executive Qin, you take care of this and contact the Defense Department for the rental."
It was always beneficial to be well-prepared, and since they were cooperating with the government, the Defense Department would reimburse the operation's expenses afterward. There was no need for him to spend his own money; anything useful could be utilized.
Outside the Central City, along the northern coastline, waves crashed against the shore, creating a continuous rushing sound. In the distant night sky, several white lights flickered, accompanied by the sound of propellers gradually approaching.
Guan Shangjing, the security director of the Ferris Wheel Company, along with his deputy Song Zicheng, led a group that included logistics personnel and a team of armed soldiers with implanted organisms, wearing helmets resembling wide-brimmed hats and carrying guns and knives.
Guided by ground signal lights, a small unmarked airship slowly emerged and gently landed at a temporary anchorage point.
After the ship stabilized, the hatch opened, and an extendable ladder was lowered to the ground, from which a group of people descended.
Leading the group was a young Fighter wearing a red left-lapel ancient garment on top and black pants below. He had short hair and wore a pair of round-frame glasses.
This man was in his early thirties and exuded a very gentle aura. If not for the long sword at his waist, one might mistake him for a student still in school.
Behind him followed a boy of fourteen or fifteen, holding a cross gun in his hand.
Guan Shangjing approached with his team and bowed, "Senior Apprentice Gong Ying!" His team members behind him also bowed in unison.
Gong Ying Changxiu smiled and returned the bow, "Junior Apprentice Guan Shang."
Guan Shangjing straightened up and said, "Senior Apprentice, please follow me."
Gong Ying Changxiu replied, "Thank you."
The logistics personnel watched as he followed Guan Shangjing into the vehicle, thinking about his warm smile and gentle, refined demeanor, feeling a bit surprised.
Once seated in the car, two staff members whispered to each other:
"Is that Gong Ying Changxiu? He doesn't look like what I imagined at all."
"Yes, I thought I was seeing my neighbor's brother returning home. His voice is so gentle, and he's such a polite and approachable gentleman."
However, the person in charge of this operation turned around and said sternly, "You two, focus!"
"Yes, Team Leader," the two staff members straightened up immediately.
The team leader looked forward, his eyes filled with caution and fear, and whispered, "Gong Ying Changxiu, also known as 'Ghost Gong Ying,' his true face is not what you just saw!"
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(End of Chapter)
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