Chapter 659: Direction
Chapter 659: Direction
After the Processing Bureau personnel left, the girl returned to the basement and once again approached the Active Consciousness Embryo.
Although this consciousness entity was merely an embryo and lacked combat abilities, as an active entity, it had already provided the company with strategic advice after making contact with the Coccinella Field and receiving information from Central City.
At the same time, this entity also represented the will of the headquarters.
This time in Jinbei Province, the commercial activities were just a front, while in secret, there were other essential tasks to be carried out.
As she reached out, a faint rustling sound, as if from a distant place, echoed in her ear.
After a while, she stepped back, her breath slightly hurried.
At this moment, those requirements had already entered her mind.
She took a moment to calm herself and began to sort through and review those memories.
First, Unifying Heavy Control Headquarters had reached an agreement with the Jinbei Province Municipal Council, which granted the company permission to establish a passage to the Convergence Zone. The company would provide Central City with a certain number of personnel to defend against the Old Imperial Family.
However, in reality, the company asked her to take advantage of this opportunity to organize personnel and search for lost artifacts in the Convergence Zone, a task of utmost importance to the company.
Because the World Ring had created a breach here, it meant that the likelihood of finding lost artifacts had significantly increased. Considering that the branch would face other companies and government enterprises, they would send capable personnel to assist her afterward.
Second, the development of Implantation Technology could not be halted. The company needed more experimental subjects, which could be obtained or found through gangs, mercenary teams, arena tournaments, and other channels. If conditions permitted, they could establish a suitable experimental area in the Lower District of Central City in Jinbei Province.
Lastly, the search for lost artifacts was the top priority. If found, she must do everything in her power to protect them, and if necessary, she was authorized to use backup measures.
After understanding these tasks, she took a deep breath and left the basement.
The female assistant, who had been waiting for her, bowed slightly and said, "Miss, although we've been dealing with the crisis PR for the past few months, we must take the Processing Bureau's hostile attitude seriously. I request to reach out to several friendly municipal councilors and find a way to pressure the bureau."
The girl's expression had returned to calm, and she said, "Go ahead."
In the apartment, Chen Chuan was reviewing the task report. Unifying Heavy Control had brought an active consciousness entity, and their intentions were clear—they were preparing to establish themselves in Central City.
Unifying Heavy Control specialized in transportation and security services, possessing numerous arms and powerful warriors. However, the armed forces they had shown were only enough for self-defense, so they were definitely not their full strength.
And this time, the person in charge from Unifying Heavy Control...
He looked at the photo sent by the information department—a girl around fifteen or sixteen years old. The display showed her as the adopted daughter of a Unifying Heavy Control director, named Yang Ling. Aside from her name, no other information existed, as if intentionally hidden.
However, her facial features seemed vaguely familiar, resembling someone he had seen in a photo.
He stared at the photo.
Could it be her?
Zhao Qian had said that they would never find this person.
If she were gone, it would be the worst outcome, but he could sense that Zhao Qian didn't mean that at the time.
According to the investigation, after Zhao Qian arrived in Central City, he had experienced a promotion akin to a quantum leap.
It wasn't unusual for a Wu Yi Academy graduate to reach such a position, like Sun Xuelang from Canglong Corporation, who relied on his own experience and abilities. But Zhao Qian's rise was too rapid, almost instantaneous.
Unless he had achieved some remarkable feat, which wasn't found in his resume.
If that were the case...
He couldn't help but think of a possibility.
He thought of individuals born with special talents, who would be valued by the company. If the sister of that senior was such a person, it would make sense.
This could also explain Zhao Qian's promotion, perhaps as a reward for finding an important talent for Unifying Heavy Control.
But... he looked at the photo, why send her this time? Was her talent useful for Unifying Heavy Control's establishment in Central City?
Zhao Qian had said he would never find her, and at his previous level, the adopted daughter of a director was indeed out of reach. Such a large company couldn't be opposed by a single warrior, so he had asked Lu Fang to temporarily stop the investigation.
However, things were different now.
Unifying Heavy Control's return was likely permitted by the Municipal Council.
But the Government Hall was very dissatisfied with this move.
A company attempting to secretly transport Split Offspring would face strict regulation and control from the Processing Bureau, ensuring they no longer pose a threat to Central City's security.
Only now, in response to the delegation from the Union and the diplomatic team from the Linaksa Federation, the Processing Bureau has limited manpower to allocate to this matter. How far this can go depends entirely on his own abilities.
He pondered for a moment. This task requires patience. First, he needs to determine the subsequent actions of the Unifying Heavy Control Corporation, gather more information, and then proceed to the next step.
He tapped his World Credential, summoning An Dun.
An Dun's voice soon sounded, "Manager Chen, An Dun at your service. What are your requirements?"
Chen Chuan said, "I need you to monitor the Information Field of the Unifying Heavy Control Corporation's Branch for 24 hours. Inform me immediately of any unusual movements."
"An Dun understands... Manager Chen, according to your instructions, this directive has been listed as an important task."
Chen Chuan nodded, then contacted Wu Bei, saying, "Brother Wu, you lead the Resonator Team to closely monitor the communications of the Unifying Heavy Control Corporation. I need to know the destination of every piece of their communication."
Wu Bei's excited voice came through, "Okay, received!"
Chen Chuan then contacted the Processing Bureau, "I need to adjust Captain Bao's duties... Okay, I'll send the list of replacement personnel to my World Credential later."
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Next, he arranged other noteworthy matters. After these were dealt with, he picked up the hot drink by his side, took a sip, and went to practice his daily cultivation.
The next day, he emerged from his meditation, freshened up, and ate a pre-ordered meal of Convergence Zone delicacies in the faculty dining room. He then returned to his apartment, changed into a new set of clothes, and first opened the window to let Chao Ming fly out. He then went to the storage cabinet on the side and took out a long, rectangular bag.
Holding this item, he picked up the Snow Lady Sword and left the apartment, taking the elevator downstairs.
Ten minutes later, the Gadder Car drove out of the Xuan Gong Tower, heading north on the National Highway.
The day before, he had tried to tear open a rift on the western National Highway, but he felt it was inappropriate to repeatedly open rifts in the same place, so he decided to try the north this time.
After leaving the city, he turned the car and drove into the wilderness, continuing for over half an hour until he stopped near a wind-sheltered hill.
He got out of the car, he set up a large light-blocking tent purchased from Wu Yi Academy. Practicing inside the tent ensured he wouldn't be discovered by others.
After effortlessly setting up the tent, he sent Chao Ming outside to keep watch. Chao Ming's field of vision was much broader than his, allowing him to detect human presence from a distance and send an early warning if necessary.
He then entered the tent, not rushing to tear open a rift. Instead, he brought over the luggage bag, opened it, and took out a long bone with sharp teeth along its edge, resembling a spine.
This was the memento Taruna had given him before their parting.
The day before, after returning, he suddenly thought of the memento as something from that world. When he communicated with it mentally, a certain presence appeared there as well. Could this object become nourishment for the Snow Lady Sword?
He didn't know, but he could give it a try.
With a clang, he drew the Snow Lady Sword and reached out to touch the memento, preparing to begin the experiment. Suddenly, a chirping sound came from the sky, causing him to frown.
He stepped out of the tent with the sword in hand and saw several kilometers away, a group of vehicles approaching. There were about seven of them—five armored vehicles, a fuel truck, and a Feng Hai Company wilderness transport.
They were heading straight for him.
The bandits in the wilderness were known for their keen senses, and they must have spotted his tent and car.
As the vehicles drew closer, the rumbling became clearer. Soon, they were within a kilometer, and as they continued to advance, gunshots suddenly rang out when they were within two to three hundred meters.
Apparently, these people thought he was a tough opponent, even though they only saw him alone. They decided to use guns to solve the problem.
Bullets whizzed past him, and occasionally, the ones aimed at him were casually swatted away by his hand.
Seeing his performance, the wilderness bandits showed looks of surprise, knowing they had encountered a formidable opponent. The vehicles suddenly started to turn around.
But the next moment, an invisible force swept through, and everyone in the cars passed out, their eyes rolling back. They all lost consciousness on the spot, and after a while, even their breathing stopped. The uncontrolled vehicles veered off course.
The light in Chen Chuan's eyes gradually dimmed, and he returned to the tent, holding the Snow Lady Sword. He approached the long bone again, reaching out to touch it. As he made mental contact, his body sank, and he found himself touching the wrinkled skin of a massive creature.
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(End of Chapter)
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