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Chapter 857: The Outcome of the Confrontation
Chapter 857: The Outcome of the Confrontation
As the massive pillar of smoke and dust rose into the sky, the shockwave rippled outward, causing the surrounding trees to sway and rustle like a roaring ocean. The two hovering airships nearby were shaken, drifting away from the epicenter.
Neither side could tell the outcome of the confrontation, as the two fighters moved too swiftly. In the final moments, one seemed to be lifted by the other with a single hand, followed by a deafening explosion that shook the area.
At this moment, Director Bao noticed the opposing airship turning, its machine gun turret rotating. He immediately instructed, "Get ready. If they open fire, we will retaliate."
Despite the tense standoff, with guns aimed at each other, neither side took action, maintaining a safe distance as they awaited the outcome below.
After a brief wait, the billowing dust and smoke settled, revealing the scene below. Director Bao observed for a few moments, his expression brightening.
In the center of the battle, a large shallow pit had formed, with Chen Chuan standing in the middle and Qi Hui Shi lying at the bottom of the pit.
It was clear who had emerged victorious.
Qi Hui Shi's chest rose and fell slightly, and white light seeped out from his body in thin strands. At this moment, his transformed body was permeated by Chen Chuan's force, rendering him immobile.
Qi Hui Shi knew that Chen Chuan had held back; otherwise, that single strike could have taken his life, instead of leaving him seemingly unharmed.
Spitting out some dirt, Qi Hui Shi said weakly, "Director Chen, you've won. I'm withdrawing from this matter. You can take the person and the key."
He felt a twinge of pain, knowing that the high-energy nutrient ingredients he had painstakingly collected over time were now gone. Some of them were even limited-edition items, not easily obtainable. However, he had not fought for himself this time, so he would demand double compensation upon his return.
Chen Chuan glanced at the key, which emerged from the scattered dirt and floated towards him. He caught it in his hand and said, "Mr. Qi, we'll spar again if the opportunity arises."
After saying this, Chen Chuan turned and walked towards the white-haired woman, lifting her up and heading towards the airship.
As he approached, the opposing airship slowly descended to a low altitude, and the boarding ramp lowered. Chen Chuan boarded, turned around, and watched as the other airship sped towards Qi Hui Shi's location.
The boarding ramp then retracted, and Director Bao approached, asking, "Director Chen, are you alright?"
"It was just a simple sparring session," Chen Chuan replied.
Director Bao looked at him, his throat moving slightly. Such a grand spectacle, and you call it a simple sparring session? What would a real fight between them look like?
At this moment, Chen Chuan released the white-haired woman, and Director Bao signaled for his men to restrain her. He then stepped closer and whispered, "Mr. Chen, regarding this matter, do you think there's a connection between the Chaos Region and Western Sea Province?"
Chen Chuan nodded. The shattered airship belonged to the Chaos Region, and the relationship between the Chaos Region and Western Sea Province was unclear. It was possible that certain individuals or forces within Western Sea Province were involved in this incident as participants or even masterminds.
Furthermore, the fact that a fighter had been dispatched suggested possible government involvement.
However, there was no need to delve deeper into this matter, as it was impossible to uncover all the details. Chen Chuan had no particular interest in it either; as long as he brought the person back, the incident could be considered resolved.
"That's all there is to it," he said.
Director Bao nodded silently. This was beyond his capacity; it would require someone from the headquarters to intervene. His role was to simply report the process.
After their airship departed, Qi Hui Shi remained in the pit for a while. The personnel from the other airship also descended and approached him, asking, "Mr. Qi, are you alright?"
As Qi Hui Shi stood up, the dust on his body dispersed. In reality, he had already recovered during that brief moment, but he didn't want to get up in front of Chen Chuan.
Reflecting on the battle, Qi Hui Shi realized that Chen Chuan's strength and speed were not significantly superior to his own. Chen Chuan's techniques and skills were not particularly remarkable, but he had the ability to create and seize opportunities.
Additionally, Chen Chuan's profound true energy had left a deep impression on Qi Hui Shi. If not for that foundation, he wouldn't have conceded defeat so easily. However, since he had used all his weapons, he had no complaints about the outcome. This defeat was fair.
"Let's go," he said, heading towards the airship.
The personnel followed a few steps behind, asking, "Sir, what about those items?"
Qi Hui Shi's white-haired woman, the personnel from the other airship also descended and approached him, asking, "Mr. Qi, are you alright?"
As Qi Hui Shi stood up, the dust on his body dispersed. In reality, he had already recovered during that brief moment, but he didn't want to get up in front of Chen Chuan.
Reflecting on the battle, Qi Hui Shi realized that Chen Chuan's strength and speed were not significantly superior to his own. Chen Chuan's techniques and skills were not particularly remarkable, but he had the ability to create and seize opportunities.
Additionally, Chen Chuan's profound true energy had left a deep impression on Qi Hui Shi. If not for that foundation, he wouldn't have conceded defeat so easily. However, since he had used all his weapons, he had no complaints about the outcome. This defeat was fair.
"Let's go," he said, heading towards the airship.
The personnel followed a few steps behind, asking, "Sir, what about those items?"
Qi Hui Shi gave him a cold look, causing the personnel to flinch. He didn't dare ask further, silently following Qi Hui Shi towards the airship.
Above the Yuan An Corporation airship, Chen Chuan returned to the cabin for a quick cleanup. When he emerged, he entered the main cabin where the white-haired woman was placed. Upon seeing him enter, she suddenly lifted her head and fixed her blue eyes on him, saying, "You are very powerful."
Chen Chuan paused in his steps, and as his gaze fell, the white-haired woman, still holding her head up, said, "I witnessed your battle with another warrior. But if I were to regain my strength, none of you would stand a chance against me."
Chen Chuan could tell that she wasn't boasting or being arrogant; she genuinely believed what she was saying and expressed it openly.
He now had a sense of how to communicate with people like her, so he said, "There's never any fairness in battles between fighters. Now that you've lost, as the victor, I can decide what you possess."
The white-haired woman's expression immediately turned despondent. She seemed to fully accept this rhetoric, and her face grew serious as she said, "Do you intend to make me a slave? As a champion hunter, I would never become a slave. But you have the right to take my life and my property."
Chen Chuan said, "I don't need your life. Just return what you took from us."
When the white-haired woman heard this, she became agitated and exclaimed, "That's our spoils of war, carrying the honor and hope of our tribe. I can give you my tribe's livestock and population in exchange."
Chen Chuan stated, "Centuries have passed, and your tribe is likely long gone. Not to mention these spoils of war now belong to me, and you have no right to make such demands."
Upon hearing these words, the white-haired woman's face turned red with anger, but she didn't voice any rebuttal. She sat there silently, seemingly using her attitude as a form of protest.
During the return journey, they encountered no difficulties. A day later, the airship arrived in Yangzhi, but instead of going to the Civil Affairs Hall, it landed at the Yuan An Corporation branch in the city center.
This place was originally the headquarters of Mo Lan Corporation, and the architectural layout had barely changed. However, the interior was completely different. Chen Chuan looked down from above and saw a familiar yet unfamiliar building exterior.
Once the airship came to a stop, a group of people were already waiting below. The leader was a well-mannered middle-aged man in his fifties named Liao Donghai, a liaison officer specifically assigned by the Yuan An Corporation headquarters to handle this matter. Upon seeing Chen Chuan, he approached and politely greeted him.
"Director Chen, I'm Liao Donghai, a liaison officer appointed by the Yuan An Corporation headquarters to handle this matter. The company is very grateful for your assistance this time.
We also heard that during the process of bringing back another person, you encountered a martial artist from Western Sea Province. Rest assured, the company will cover all expenses you incurred."
As the branch manager, Director Bao didn't understand these matters and didn't know what martial artists needed. He treated Chen Chuan more as the Defense Chief, and naturally, couldn't make any promises. However, Yuan An Corporation was a reasonable state-owned enterprise, so Liao Donghai came forward to express his stance right away.
Chen Chuan said, "I am the Director of Security and Defense of Ji Bei Dao. This incident occurred in Ji Bei Dao. Of course, I can't ignore it. I'd like to ask if you can handle this matter properly?"
Liao Donghai sincerely replied, "The company previously concealed the excavation results and wanted to conduct research independently. It turns out that this was a mistake. Therefore, the headquarters has already reported the matter to the state, and soon, personnel will be dispatched to supervise the company in handling this matter properly."
This approach was wise. Since he had intervened, there was no point in hoping to keep it hidden. After returning, he would definitely submit a report to his superiors. It was better to admit the mistake proactively rather than wait for the report to reach the higher-ups. After all, Yuan An is still a state-owned enterprise.
At this moment, the telegraph operator from the airship suddenly rushed down, shouting, "Director Chen..."
His shout caught the attention of everyone in the area, including the armed security personnel and various company staff. Startled by so many eyes on him, he took a moment to compose himself, then raised his hand and said, "Director Chen, a telegram from the National Security Bureau."
Everyone in the area fell silent, including Liao Donghai.
Chen Chuan turned and walked over, taking the telegram from the telegraphist.
The National Security Bureau was the superior department of the Defense Department, and the National Defense Department was primarily responsible for handling the World Ring and all matters related to it, while the National Security Bureau handled domestic security activities.
Chen Chuan glanced at the telegram, which instructed him to track and participate in subsequent matters, and report the specific situation to the National Security Bureau afterward. It also informed him that the National Security Bureau had already sent a letter of instruction to the Yuan An Corporation headquarters regarding this matter.
Chen Chuan looked up and said, "Mr. Liao, according to the instructions from above, I may inquire about this matter at any time, and I hope your company will cooperate."
At this moment, Mr. Liao also received a telegram from his assistant. After reading it, he raised his head and sincerely assured, "Director Chen, the company will cooperate fully."
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(End of Chapter)
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