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Chapter 826: Unraveling the Threads
Chapter 826: Unraveling the Threads
About an hour later, Xu Chan brought the man back to the Defense Bureau and led him upstairs through a private passage.
Only after controlling the man with specialized equipment did he finally feel at ease.
In truth, capturing the man wasn't a challenging task for him, but the difficulty lay in the possibility of the man having self-destruct mechanisms. If the man died, any leads would be lost, rendering the entire operation meaningless.
So, throughout the journey, Xu Chan used his bio-field to suppress the man's physiological activities, maintaining only the most basic life functions. Thankfully, no other unexpected incidents occurred.
To eliminate potential risks, Chen Chuan ordered a team of specialized technicians to thoroughly examine the man from head to toe, removing any implanted components that could cause his death.
Once the man regained consciousness, Chen Chuan immediately instructed the Processing Bureau to summon a group of professionals to interrogate him. After several hours of interrogation using drugs and various torture techniques, an interrogation report was delivered to Chen Chuan's desk.
He glanced at it and learned that the man was a high-level security personnel employed by a small company in the Western Continent. Ten years ago, he had been recruited by an organization and sent to a remote island for training. There, he underwent a complete body implantation procedure. Two years ago, he was dispatched to the Western Continent to gather technical intelligence. It was only last month that he was recalled from the Western Continent and instructed to carry out this operation based on the organization's orders.
However, the man knew nothing about the organization's origins or the identity of those pulling the strings.
Chen Chuan wasn't too disappointed by this. If the forces behind this were so easily exposed, he wouldn't have been able to capture this man so effortlessly.
While this man didn't know the specific details, he himself was a lead. According to the report provided by the technicians, the man had numerous advanced implants, over sixty percent of which originated from the Linakses Federation. The remaining majority came from the Norland Northern Alliance.
Some of these implants were high-end components that the Linakses Federation didn't sell abroad. Only the Union, the Linakses Federation, or large companies from there had the capability to establish training bases in foreign lands.
As it happened, there was a company in Jinbei Province that fit this description.
The Origin Company.
This company's headquarters were located in the Linakses Federation, and it was also a member of the Union. Furthermore, based on the clues left by his parents, there might be a genuine connection between this company and his past.
But the truth might be even more intricate.
The Ash Shell Agency, which had attacked him before, belonged to the Refinement Sect, and the person behind it was likely a martial artist from the same sect. During his previous conversation with Mr. Zhuan, it was clear that the force he least wanted to encounter in Jinbei Province was the Fusion Sect. Therefore, these sects might be involved in this matter.
It was even possible that these forces had merged.
After some thought, Chen Chuan concluded that the Origin Company was the prime suspect in this incident, most likely having some involvement. However, there was no evidence or specific targets, making it impossible to directly confront any individual. Destroying the Origin Company's branch wouldn't eliminate the hidden enemy, and if he did so, it would likely delight the hostile forces.
Therefore, it was necessary to first understand the reasons behind the enemy's actions and then make a move.
Speaking of the Union, it was highly unlikely that they would collaborate with the Municipal Parliament to drive him away. The Union couldn't influence the highest decision-making body of the Great Shun, nor would they deploy such vast political resources for the Parliament.
Chen Chuan speculated that the matter was likely related to something his parents had been involved in, and it might have something to do with his death. After all, in his initial memories, a member of the Gao Clan's direct lineage had appeared, possibly hinting at some hidden secret.
Chen Chuan decided it was time to find an opportunity to uncover the truth. The key was to locate the person who might have been entrusted by his parents to be his teacher.
Previously, he lacked the strength and leisure to investigate, but now he could look into it.
However, before that, he needed to take care of some pending matters.
He checked the time and saw that it was already dusk. He tapped the Boundary Token and contacted Xu Chan, who was waiting nearby, "Old Xu, do you have some time later?"
Xu Chan replied, "I've already given instructions to the Processing Bureau. Feel free to assign any tasks, Director Chen."
Chen Chuan said, "After joining the Pure School, you haven't met your fellow members in the branch yet. I'll introduce you to them later."
Xu Chan, upon hearing this, said, "Director, I've been wanting to meet those fellow members for a long time."
Seeing that there were no issues, Chen Chuan instructed An Shield to conceal his upcoming movements.
Although martial artists were required to report their whereabouts, he held a position, and as long as he didn't venture far from the central city, no one could control where he went.
Soon, Chen Chuan and Xu Chan met at the Administrative Building. This time, Chen Chuan didn't take the special vehicle but drove a Gard Car, bringing Xu Chan to the branch located in Hongsheng District.
On the way, Chen Chuan asked, "Old Xu, do you have any tasks that require support? I'll help you with whatever I can."
Xu Chan smiled, "Since Director Chen has spoken up, I, Xu, will definitely take advantage of this opportunity."
After the lighthearted exchange, Xu Chan's expression turned serious. "Recently, I've been investigating the Green Source Ecology Company. Based on the current summary, this company has deep-rooted plans in the Lower City District. We've gathered some clues, but the situation there is complex, making it challenging for the Processing Bureau's forces to infiltrate. So, progress has been extremely slow."
Chen Chuan contemplated for a moment before speaking, "It's not impossible to implement administrative measures in that area, but it could easily trigger resistance and backlash from the locals in the Lower City District. However, I have some acquaintances in the Lower City District, who might be able to assist you." As he finished speaking, he touched the boundary token and sent several contact signals to Xu Chan.
"These are my friends in the Lower City District. You can seek their assistance."
Xu Chan took a look and said solemnly, "Bureau Chief, thank you for your support. I will ensure this matter is handled properly."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly. If someone else were handling this matter, they might not care about the well-being of the people below, as long as the task was completed. But Xu Chan could rest assured that he would take care of everyone to the best of his ability, regardless of their status.
Moreover, he wasn't just being a good person; he genuinely had the ability to do so, which was why he was so well-regarded by his subordinates.
As the Gard car turned into the Hongsheng District, Xu Chan asked, "Minister, is our branch going to be established here?"
"Yes, right here in the Hongsheng District," Chen Chuan replied. The land in the Southern Industrial Zone was where Mr. Chi resided. Mr. Chi was his guide, not a member of the branch, and since he didn't enjoy talking to people, he wasn't participating in this meeting.
Xu Chan said, "I heard that Origin Company is planning to build their new company headquarters in the Hongsheng District and is also collaborating with several other companies to establish an ecological park."
A 16-19-year-old man with a book and a look of no mistake!
Chen Chuan said, "It's not a problem. The land where our branch is located was previously developed by Mo Lan Company, but it was abandoned due to certain reasons, and the issue hasn't been resolved yet. It's not suitable for long-term habitation, but rest assured, old Xu, it won't hinder our fighters."
Nearly half an hour later, as nightfall approached, the Gard car arrived at the vast land.
The place had undergone a significant transformation since their last visit. Multiple buildings had been erected, especially on the hill where Wu Laoshi lived. A tower-like structure was under construction, and despite being only partially completed and surrounded by scaffolding, it still stood out prominently under the illumination of industrial lamps, visible from a distance.
Chen Chuan and Xu Chan got out of the car and headed inside, while Chang Dong and Gao Yanjun had received prior notice and were waiting there. Three newly recruited peripheral members followed behind them.
The three were young, two men and one woman, appearing to be around the same age as Chen Chuan. They had all recently graduated from prestigious universities in the Central City and possessed some martial arts foundation.
After all, the Pure School was a martial arts sect, and although not all its members were fighters, they prioritized those with martial arts abilities. Currently, the female trainee was temporarily serving as Gao Yanjun's assistant, while the other two were responsible for running errands for Chang Dong.
The three young people couldn't help but widen their eyes as they watched Chen Chuan and Xu Chan approach, both of them dressed in crisp uniforms. They had joined the Pure School, attracted by Chang Dong's philosophy, and also felt a sense of anticipation and excitement at joining a mysterious sect.
They had always believed they were joining a secret martial arts sect, but they had no idea that there were two high-ranking government officials among the sect members.
Chen Chuan, who was around the same age as them, didn't seem like a peer to them. Not only was he the tallest among them, but he also had an intangible aura that made them feel unusually nervous.
This was because their Divergence Organization was not yet powerful. The higher up the organization, the stronger their perception of the field.
Chen Chuan led Xu Chan forward and introduced them to each other. Chang Dong shook Xu Chan's hand and said with a smile, "Oh, Supervisor Xu, the Minister has spoken highly of you many times. Welcome to our group, welcome."
After they got to know each other, Chang Dong asked the three young people to take a rest and then led Chen Chuan and Xu Chan to a temporary office. He took out a telegram and handed it to Chen Chuan, saying, "Minister, this is a telegram from headquarters regarding Supervisor Xu. Please take a look."
Chen Chuan took the telegram and glanced at it. He had previously arranged for Gao Yanjun to send the information about Xu Chan joining the Pure School and had also submitted an application for Xu Chan's purity essence. Headquarters had replied, confirming the receipt of the application. However, just like in his case, an examination was required.
Chen Chuan handed the telegram to Xu Chan and said, "Old Xu, if you have no objections, I will reply to headquarters and make arrangements for the examination."
Xu Chan spoke in a deep voice, "Minister, I have no objections."
Chen Chuan had already discussed these matters with Xu Chan when they were having dinner by the lake that day. He had initially been reluctant to make that choice, but now that he had found his direction and had a chance to reach the Fourth Limit, he wouldn't give up.
Chen Chuan nodded and said to Gao Yanjun, "Sister Gao, please help me draft a reply to headquarters."
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(End of Chapter)
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