Chapter 599: The Guarantor
Chapter 599: The Guarantor
As the space was sealed, the outside light was also cut off, plunging the interior of the tree-like structure into complete darkness.
After a while, Chen Chuan witnessed a peculiar glowing liquid secreting from the inner walls. These substances quickly coalesced with each other and spread, forming a luminous membrane in no time.
Soon, the entire interior space brightened up. In a short while, only a white, hazy expanse remained before Chen Chuan's eyes.
This feeling was akin to standing within a rift.
Suddenly, he sensed something amiss and turned his attention to his second self. There, a faintly ethereal phenomenon appeared, undoubtedly influenced by some external intrusion.
It seemed that his earlier speculation was correct. This test compelled the fighter to produce instinctive defensive reactions through intense invasion. These reactions would genuinely reveal a person's internal reality and situation. Once an issue arose, this biological entity might immediately exhibit a corresponding response.
However, Chen Chuan had already merged with his second self before entering the Emergency Affairs Center, so all these intense invasions were now being endured by his second self.
At this moment, those outside were waiting. However, this time, the test seemed to be taking an unusually long time. Earlier, Xu Chan had entered and emerged within a minute or two, but Chen Chuan had been inside for a full five minutes without any sign of completion.
Moreover, over three minutes ago, everyone had witnessed the organism emitting green light, the same as when Xu Chan had undergone the test.
Inside the safety control room, the faces of the two representative councilors were grim.
"No issues? How is that possible? Can you confirm?"
The gentle female voice replied, "The third round of test results indicate that the target has not shown any abnormalities."
The two councilors found it hard to accept this outcome.
According to the current situation analysis, the person in the tear rift should be Chen Bitong, and Chen Chuan had been with Chen Bitong during the last period. There was even evidence that the two had briefly collaborated, making them highly suspicious. The council had almost concluded that Chen Chuan had absorbed the pure substance.
It was said that this conclusion was derived from the analysis of a certain active sentient entity.
Therefore, the two councilors had come with a mission, but the test results contradicted everything, hindering their ability to proceed.
They knew that their superiors would not think that their judgment was wrong; instead, they would consider them incompetent.
One of the councilors spoke with a sullen face, "The inability to detect anything doesn't mean there's no problem."
The other asked, "What do you want to do?"
"According to the information, this target excels in secret cult rituals. Could this be the effect of such rituals? I have reason to suspect that this person might have used secret cult rituals to evade the detection equipment. We need further verification."
He emphasized, "Keep this person here!"
The other councilor hesitated, "If nothing can be detected on the surface, the Handling Bureau and the Defense Department might have objections to this claim."
The councilor spoke coldly, "This is a reasonable deduction, a cautious approach to handling the problem, and it's also responsible for this person."
The other councilor hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded.
Inside the hall, the test finally concluded. The tentacles parted, and Chen Chuan emerged, his demeanor calm and composed.
However, his smooth exit surprised those who had prior knowledge of the situation. The security personnel on standby had not received further orders and could only maintain their previous alert posture.
As Chen Chuan walked up from below and nodded to Xu Chan and the others, he intended to move to the side and leave once the situation was under control. However, at that moment, a voice called from behind:
"Captain Chen, please wait a moment."
He turned around and saw Yan ZHIWEN approaching him. When he reached Chen Chuan, he said, "The Affairs Center believes that some areas require further testing, so please don't leave yet."
Chen Chuan asked, "What? Wasn't the previous test sufficient? When I arrived, the procedure I saw didn't mention any additional areas that needed testing."
Yan ZHIWEN spoke with a cold, firm tone, "This is the procedure of the Affairs Center. Please cooperate, Captain Chen."
"I think there's no need for further testing," a voice interrupted from a distance.
Yan ZHIWEN felt his hair stand on end. The voice appeared abruptly, and the person was suddenly there, but I didn't notice him at all."
He glanced rigidly and saw a middle-aged man with a slightly decadent air, his hands in his pockets.
Chen Chuan was surprised, "Teacher Xue?"
Xue Shou walked up to him, patted Chen Chuan's shoulder, glanced in a certain direction, and smiled, "Chen Chuan is my student, and I vouch for him."
"Mr. Xue..."
Yan ZHIWEN recognized him; he was the fighter from the capital. Standing so close to a fighter, he felt overwhelmed by a powerful sense of alarm from his own biological field domain spirit, urging him to move away from this person as soon as possible.
Everyone present shared the same sentiment; fighters, tempered by countless battles, exuded an air of confidence and determination in safeguarding their lives. Yet, standing before this individual, all their instincts went into overdrive, causing a sense of unease.
The two representatives broke into an instant sweat, their faces tensing with anxiety. They had never anticipated such a situation.
They were well aware of the significance of a fighter's presence, and at this moment, their minds were in disarray, unsure of what to do.
Just then, a dispassionate voice echoed through the intercom, "Let him leave."
As Mr. Xue appeared, the council had already received field information confirming the events. With a fighter vouching for him, even if there were issues, they couldn't afford to offend him. Moreover, the previous inspection had shown no problems, and continuing to pursue the matter would only make the situation more awkward.
The two representatives felt as if they had been granted a pardon. Then, they heard the voice again, "Initiate the backup plan."
They quickly acknowledged and immediately informed Yan ZHIWEN, who was still at the scene. Upon receiving the message, Yan ZHIWEN promptly cleared the way and bowed, saying, "Captain Chen, you may leave."
Chen Chuan asked, "So, did I pass the inspection?"
Yan ZHIWEN replied, "Yes, you passed."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Your procedures are highly efficient."
At that moment, a gentle female voice spoke, "Please, Captain Lu Huan and Captain Wang Weiguang, proceed to the South and North Inspection Platforms for testing."
Captain Wang and Captain Lu exchanged glances and headed in that direction.
Mr. Xue said, "Student Chen, let's go."
In a 6-1-9-1-9-1-bar-1-look-1-no-1-wrong-1!"
Chen Chuan acknowledged and bid farewell to Xu Chan before leaving with Mr. Xue. However, before they reached the exit, an alarm suddenly blared throughout the hall.
Surprised, Chen Chuan turned to see that the tree-like organism on the northern inspection platform was emitting bursts of red light from within.
Yan ZHIWEN's face changed, and he immediately jumped down, while the surrounding defense personnel on the upper floors aimed their guns at the scene below.
The tree-like organism's tentacles parted, and Captain Wang emerged, looking grim. The female voice instructed, "Captain Wang Weiguang, for unauthorized absorption of prohibited substances, please remain in place for processing. Resistance will result in immediate termination."
Captain Wang, facing Yan ZHIWEN and the countless gun barrels aimed at him, spread his hands in surrender.
"Captain Wang..."
Those who knew him looked on with confusion and disbelief. Some even seemed to take pleasure in his misfortune. Only Xu Chan gave him a deep look, and when Captain Wang met his gaze, he lowered his head.
The defense personnel swiftly moved in, restraining Captain Wang and leading him away.
On the other side, Chen Chuan witnessed these events. Just then, the elevator doors slowly opened, and Mr. Xue leaned in, saying, "Let's go."
Chen Chuan followed without further observation, entering the elevator with him. After the doors closed, they descended.
Mr. Xue spoke, "Did you notice?"
Chen Chuan replied, "It was too obvious."
Mr. Xue smiled, "Get used to it; you'll encounter more in the future."
Almost simultaneously, Captain Wang was escorted to an interrogation room and secured against a restraining wall.
Yan ZHIWEN stepped back and said, "Captain Wang, I apologize for the inconvenience."
Captain Wang raised his head, his earlier gloom and anxiety replaced by calm. "What happens next?"
Yan ZHIWEN brought over a paper document and held it up for him to see, "Just follow the instructions."
Captain Wang glanced at it and committed the content to memory, "I understand, and I'll cooperate."
Outside the building, Mr. Xue and Chen Chuan exited. Mr. Xue glanced at the bright sky outside and said, "Student Chen, I need to return to the capital soon. But since I promised to teach you for six-month period, I'll keep my word and come back after some time."
Chen Chuan thought, hoping that 'some time' wouldn't turn into years. He replied, "I understand, teacher."
Mr. Xue nodded, "Before I leave, I'll teach you a small trick to prevent your mental state from revealing information. With this method, future inspections will be more challenging."
"But you should know that inspections are just one means to an end, and there are many ways to achieve a goal. So, it's best not to give them the opportunity."
As he spoke, he patted Chen Chuan on the shoulder, and Chen Chuan felt a mental imprint left there.
"Practice this when you get back, and I'll check on your progress when I return."
Mr. Xue smiled, then walked away with his hands in his pockets, disappearing into the bustling crowd on the street after a few steps.
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(End of Chapter)
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