Chapter 56: Infiltrating the Enemy's Ranks
Chapter 56: Infiltrating the Enemy's Ranks
On this day, Yang Shi, who had been away for several days, suddenly returned and interrupted the training of Ji Jingqiu and Yang Yao.
After sizing up Ji Jingqiu, Yang Yan nodded in relief, "Not bad, this path of breaking limits is indeed suitable for you."
"Jingqiu, do you remember Secretary Zhang from the City Hall?"
Hearing Yang Shi's words, Ji Jingqiu's eyes flashed with surprise, and he nodded.
It was Secretary Zhang who had secured his spot in the external combat system.
"The City Hall wants to entrust you with a mission to the lower levels to rescue the girl you bravely saved from the car during your last act of heroism."
Yang Shi explained slowly, "The time is set for 8 PM tomorrow night. This is a secret mission. You and Yang Yao will carry it out together. There will be people from the Security Bureau and the Police Department assisting you, and I will personally oversee the operation."
Ji Jingqiu frowned slightly, "Is that girl being held captive?"
He remembered the previous attack was aimed at that girl.
But the question was, the mastermind behind that attack was Starlight Corporation, and all their personnel in Taian City should have been arrested, right?
Are there other forces targeting her?
This girl is like a female version of Tang Sanzang; everyone wants a piece of her.
Yang Yan explained, "According to the City Hall, the girl's name is Lou Qinglan. Her parents are long-time friends with Mayor Yang of Taian City. She came to Taian City to seek refuge, but encountered lawless elements who blocked her way. The previous attack was targeted at her."
Lou Qinglan? Ji Jingqiu couldn't help but ask, "Why am I specifically chosen for this rescue mission? What about the Police Department and Security Bureau?"
Yang Yao also looked surprised.
At the City Hall, Ji Jingqiu was just a body-forging martial artist, right? Are there no other external combat system members in Taian City?
Even if they wanted Master's help, there's no need to go through such a roundabout way.
Yang Yan raised her eyebrows, "In fact, not long ago, the girl was found by the Security Bureau, but on the way back, she was kidnapped.
Now the City Hall suspects there's an insider in the Security Bureau, so they want to seek help from others.
Because of the previous incident and the matter with Little Ba, you are considered trustworthy in their eyes.
Since you've saved Lou Qinglan before, you're also trustworthy in her eyes. That's why they feel more at ease having you assist with this matter."
An insider in the Security Bureau? Ji Jingqiu fell silent for a moment, "Does Yang Shi want me to take on this task?"
Yang Shi nodded, "Go, it'll be a good learning experience. You'll have to face challenges, and a tree won't grow tall in a greenhouse. Let Yang Yao accompany you for mutual support."
"Alright, Yang Shi."
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That night, before entering meditation, Ji Jingqiu picked up his terminal and searched for information about Starlight Corporation.
He had already inquired about this matter with Li Buyi in detail.
The previous attack was entirely planned by Starlight Corporation, targeting a certain "item."
Even Li Buyi wasn't clear about their true intentions.
But from what he could gather, Starlight Corporation was indeed after this girl named Lou Qinglan.
Starlight Corporation is a colossal enterprise on a federal level.
Their main business is human body modification and providing bio-implants. As Ji Jingqiu browsed related forums, he discovered that Starlight Corporation could transform an ordinary person into a body comparable to a forged essence body after casting a true seed warrior.
The price is much cheaper than the usual cost of a true seed warrior.
The only drawback is the long-term need for anti-mutation drugs and the lack of room for further improvement, unless Starlight Corporation updates its technology.
Ji Jingqiu continued to browse through information related to the Starlight Corporation.
According to his recent understanding, martial artists pursue the unification of the physical body and the mind, while implanted implants can affect and disrupt the life body's unified cycle.
Therefore, unless there is no future, martial artists would not choose implants and body modifications.
Ji Jingqiu scanned through the information and suddenly came across an obituary from several months ago—
[...Board member Lou Chongyue passed away yesterday morning due to ineffective treatment for his illness...]
Surname Lou?
In an instant.
A scene of power struggle within a wealthy family flashed through Ji Jingqiu's mind.
If this was indeed the case, it would be quite dramatic.
No wonder Zhang Xingshan had inside information that the Starlight Corporation wanted to invest in Taian City but was rejected by certain individuals.
It seemed that a private deal had not been reached.
Ji Jingqiu adjusted his mind and body, calming himself and entering a state of meditation.
After several days, Ji Jingqiu once again infiltrated the Supreme Buddha's Divine Kingdom.
This time, he instructed the Bodhi Tree to be patient.
As the thin silk thread wrapped around his wrist, Ji Jingqiu found a spot and sat down, successfully infiltrating the enemy's inner circle by accessing the Supreme Buddha Sect's exclusive mental network.
The original text can be found in Chapter 6 of the novel!
He logged into Li Buyi's personal account.
As he was still familiarizing himself with the interface under Li Buyi's guidance, a message popped up.
【Bone Arhat】: You're not dead? Where's Yang Wei?
Ji Jingqiu learned about the identity of this person and their relationship with Li Buyi from Li Buyi himself.
Following Li Buyi's tone, he replied.
【Blood Arhat】: That idiot is dead and couldn't be more dead.
【Bone Arhat】: Haha, you deserted again?
【Blood Arhat】: Don't spread rumors.
【Bone Arhat】: Since you're not dead, I won't go to Dong Sanhuang Planet. I don't want to become your teammate and be sold out one day without knowing.
Ji Jingqiu complained, thinking that Li Buyi was truly useless; how had he managed to ruin his reputation even among his own people?
【Blood Arhat】: What task?
【Bone Arhat】: Starlight Corporation contacted us, hoping we could send a martial artist at the Divine Soaring Realm or higher to Dong Sanhuang Planet to pick up someone.
【Blood Arhat】: Is Starlight Corporation's security department all dead?
【Bone Arhat】: They can't get in now; a grandmaster has emerged in Dong San Zone.
【Blood Arhat】: ?
【Bone Arhat】: What happens in Dong Sanhuang Planet is none of your concern. How are you doing?
【Blood Arhat】: Nearly died, recovering from injuries.
【Bone Arhat】: Since you're not dead, according to the principle of proximity, the task is assigned to you. I'll send you Starlight Corporation's request.
Ji Jingqiu didn't reply.
He pondered that since it was a pick-up task, the person being picked up was likely hired by the Starlight Corporation.
After a moment, a task requirement was sent over.
Ji Jingqiu's eyebrows gradually furrowed.
According to the task requirements, he was to go to a specific location before the Taian City official operation at 8 p.m. and retrieve the "goods," then send them out via express delivery.
There was indeed an insider in the Security Bureau.
Even the official operation time was known.
The secret task was not so secret; after passing through countless hands, it ended up in Li (self) Buyi's hands.
【Bone Arhat】: Received?
【Blood Arhat】: I'm severely injured now. In case of unexpected situations, I can't guarantee the success rate of the task.
【Bone Arhat】: Haha, as expected. It's fine if you fail; your highest priority task is still Daozang.
(End of Chapter)
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