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Chapter 793: The Struggle for Power
Chapter 793: The Struggle for Power
In the White Bird District, the Union delegation's office was bustling with activity. Despite their failed attempt to secure the relic, they showed no signs of leaving. Officially, they claimed that negotiations regarding their interests in Jinbei Province Central City were still ongoing.
In reality, they had to ensure the existence of the Municipal Parliament as part of their overall strategy, especially during this critical period. Providing sufficient support meant they couldn't withdraw just yet.
Furthermore, they were still trying to gather information about the Fusion Zone, even if it meant admitting failure. They wanted to understand the situation and collect enough data to avoid repeating past mistakes.
In a secluded courtyard, Mr. Chi held a photo of Chen Chuan in his hand. It was taken a few years ago when Chen Chuan had just joined the Wuding District, and his face looked slightly more youthful, but his eyes were sharp and spirited, and his brows exuded a fierce and heroic aura.
He gazed at the photo for a while and then looked up at the Field Display screen in front of him. It showed the scene of Chen Chuan's battle with Mr. Long, most of which was distorted and damaged. However, through technical means, they had managed to restore and reconstruct parts of it, allowing him to discern what was happening, at least enough to tell the fighters apart.
Mr. Chi picked up a file bag and placed Chen Chuan's photo inside. He then called for his assistant, "Send a message to Mr. Chen and inform him that the situation has changed. I'm afraid I won't be able to complete the task he assigned me."
Mr. Chi was not only representing Primal Corporation but also carrying out a task related to Chen Chuan, entrusted to him by someone.
If Chen Chuan were an ordinary fighter, even with a higher level of skill, handling the situation would be challenging but not impossible. However, facing a Martial Artist like Chen Chuan was beyond his capabilities.
To his surprise, a transatlantic telegram arrived a couple of hours later, informing him that the original plan could be put on hold. Someone else would take over, but he was requested to gather as much information about Chen Chuan as possible.
Upon receiving the telegram, Mr. Chi felt conflicted. Chen Chuan, as the Investigative Director of the Handling Bureau, had his past records sealed. Only the upper echelons of the Da Shun Nation and some secret departments had the clearance to access them.
However, Mr. Chi recalled that Chen Chuan was not originally from Central City. He thought that perhaps he could visit Chen Chuan's hometown and gather information from people who knew him. It might not yield much, but it was worth a try.
After considering this, Mr. Chi immediately summoned his assistant and gave him instructions. The assistant nodded, indicating that he would make the necessary arrangements.
Meanwhile, in the courtyard, Chen Chuan was organizing his memories and couldn't help but think of his aunt's family.
He wondered if he should bring his aunt and her family to live in Central City.
He remembered that the Refinement Sect had once sent people to Yangzhi to look for him. With a little inquiry, it wouldn't be difficult to find out where his family and relatives lived.
In the past, with the protection of the Patrol Bureau and Director Wen, it wouldn't have been a problem in the past. But now that he was a Martial Artist, he had to consider that his opponents might also be Martial Artists.
Although it was unlikely for a Martial Artist to personally get involved, and Da Shun closely monitored their movements, they often had an interest group supporting them. So, he needed to carefully plan the next steps for his aunt's family.
There was also the matter of his old friends and classmates, who were now employees of the Handling Bureau. This was because Chen Chuan held the position of Investigative Director, allowing him to recruit a certain number of personnel. If he were to leave or take up a position elsewhere, many things might change. Therefore, he wanted to find a solution to this issue in advance.
With this in mind, Chen Chuan activated the World Gateway and contacted Secretary Qiao Yang of the Government Hall.
The call was quickly connected, and a warm and friendly voice greeted him, "Director Chen, how may I assist you?"
Qiao Yang had previously represented Chancellor Qi Weizhao in a conversation with Chen Chuan. At that time, his tone and demeanor were those of a superior addressing a subordinate. But now, in a short time, Chen Chuan's status had far surpassed his own, yet Qiao Yang's attitude had seamlessly adapted, showing no signs of awkwardness.
Chen Chuan said, "I apologize for the intrusion, but I have some questions I'd like to ask you."
"Director Chen, please go ahead."
"If I wanted to obtain a batch of citizen identities, how many slots are available, and what procedures would I need to follow?"
Qiao Yang smiled, "Well, with your current qualifications, you are entitled to five citizen slots annually. But in special cases, we can be flexible. Considering that you are originally from Jinbei Province Central City and are currently working in the Handling Bureau, if you recommend them, we can add another five people.
However, there is a one-year observation period for the additional personnel. Of course, if they have resided in Central City for more than six months and have a clean criminal record, the observation period can be waived."
Obtaining Central City citizenship through official channels was nearly impossible for ordinary citizens. But for a Martial Artist like Chen Chuan, the Government Hall was willing to provide full support.
The Martial Artist's family and friends living in Central City was what the Government Hall preferred. A Martial Artist without attachments or constraints was a terrifying prospect.
Chen Chuan nodded, which meant that his classmates and old friends could now have a proper identity.
He thanked Qiao Yang and ended the call.
Chen Chuan glanced outside; it was around 9 a.m. in late October. The morning sun shone brightly, its light crisp and gentle, making for a pleasant day. With Director Wu back, he wouldn't need to deal with the matters at the Handling Bureau, so he had time to collect the ingredients and high-energy nutrients that the Municipal Parliament had compensated him with.
After leaving, he got into his car and first headed to the Radiant Glory District to pick up Gao Yanjun. From there, they made their way to the Wealthy Prosperity Bank.
The Wealthy Prosperity Bank branch was also located in the Radiant Glory District, just a short 10-minute drive away. Since they had an appointment, they didn't stop at the parking lot outside but drove directly through a dedicated passageway into the interior plaza, surrounded by a U-shaped main building.
Today, it seemed that Chen Chuan's car was the only one there. On both sides and in front of them, fully-armed security personnel stood on the carpeted passageways.
The branch's general manager, Rui Gusheng, was personally waiting there. After Chen Chuan and Gao Yanjun arrived, he approached with a smile and said, "Mr. Chen, all the items left by the Municipal Parliament are safely stored here. Would you like to collect them now?"
Chen Chuan replied, "Yes, please show me the way."
"Of course, Mr. Chen, follow me."
Rui Gusheng stepped aside to lead the way. He took the two of them through the passageway, past the front hall, and into a spacious back hall. Then, he approached a wall, and with a sway of his hips, a heavy mechanism within the thick wall produced a sound, and the walls on both sides retracted, revealing a passageway.
He invited them again, "Please come this way."
Chen Chuan and Gao Yanjun followed him into the passageway, which led to another empty hall. On the wall were two monster reliefs, seemingly depicting some kind of flat-bodied creature. However, as Chen Chuan stood there, he could sense a living presence emanating from the reliefs.
Rui Gusheng clapped his hands, and after a while, the two relief-like creatures wriggled and started crawling, moving their heads closer. Then, a part of the front wall seemed to melt like wax, and as the creatures crawled inside, a deep and long passageway gradually emerged.
Rui Gusheng smiled and explained, "This is our bank's unique security method, using biotechnology for protection. This wall is formed by the secretions of these special creatures, and it's about 12 meters thick, almost a solid block. It can effectively block high-energy explosives and even resist the attacks of fighters."
"To open this passageway, only the secretions of these two creatures can melt it."
Chen Chuan took a look; this was quite a defense, but fighters might not be entirely unable to break through it. After all, fighters aren't inanimate objects, and their force can be concentrated and skillfully applied.
However, the design concept here might not be to prevent invulnerability but to deplete the fighters' energy. Even if a fighter obtained the items inside, they might not be able to make up for the losses incurred in the process, making this a reasonably designed arrangement.
As they waited, the passageway fully opened, and Rui Gusheng led the way inside. The two followed, and compared to the outside, the interior space was relatively small, about 10 square meters. In the middle was a pedestal with a small metal box.
Rui Gusheng walked up to it and smiled, "Director Chen, Miss Gao, the items are in this box. Inside, there's the compensation from the Municipal Parliament for Director Chen, as well as a month's supply of ingredients."
Chen Chuan nodded to Gao Yanjun, who put down the box she was carrying. Inside were various inspection tools.
She first put on a pair of gloves and tied her hair back. Then, she put on a thin, transparent mask over her face. She touched the box, and with a light tap, she opened the lid, and a cold mist immediately sprayed out.
The box's contents were layered and separated by biological membranes, all high-energy nutrients and ingredients that could be preserved for a long time.
Gao Yanjun casually picked up a package and weighed it in her hand. Then, she took out long, thin, tentacle-like probing needles and inserted them into the box, withdrawing them to dip into a pre-prepared liquid for observation and testing.
Rui Gusheng stood by, maintaining his smile without a hint of impatience.
Gao Yanjun carefully inspected each item, and finally, she put them down, adjusted her decorative glasses, and said to Chen Chuan, "Director, the quantity is in line with the standard for fighters. There's a slight excess, about one-sixth of the total.
However, these ingredients have been stored for at least five months, and their effectiveness might only be two-thirds of the original. They will need to send an equivalent batch to make up for it, and it must be of the same quality to achieve the desired nutritional effect."
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(End of Chapter)
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