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Chapter 874: Tracking to Deep Valley
Chapter 874: Tracking to Deep Valley
Central City, Whitebird District.
Mr. Chi was on a call, "Please inform Mr. Ye that we've received news that the person has headed towards the Fusion Land, but we on our end might not be fully prepared yet."
The voice on the other end replied, "Mr. Ye has already anticipated this. He said there's no need to rush, and if the person stays for a short while and then leaves, there will be another chance. If they stay for an extended period, we'll have ample time to make arrangements."
Mr. Chi said, "Unfortunately, due to our previous failure, we've lost track of their specific movements."
"That's not a problem. Even if they're active in the Fusion Land, it's impossible for them to have no contact with others. They'll leave traces when entering and exiting, so we just need to pay attention."
Mr. Chi acknowledged, "Please convey my message to Mr. Ye. We'll utilize the channels in the Fusion Land to gather as much intelligence as possible."
"I'll pass on the message. You've worked hard."
Inside the Fusion Land, the airship carrying Commissioner Chen Chuan landed on a highland after a flight of over two hours.
This place was originally the residence of the former imperial generals in the Jinbei Road Fusion Land, but now it was completely occupied by the Da Shun Army. They had built numerous defensive fortresses in the surrounding area.
As Commissioner Chen Chuan disembarked from the airship, he heard the sound of a military band playing a lively and fast-paced tune with gongs, drums, and horns. The uplifting melody filled everyone with vigor.
Principal Yao was already waiting below. After Commissioner Chen Chuan descended from the docking tower, Principal Yao greeted him, "Welcome, Commissioner Chen." They shook hands, and Principal Yao led him into the fortress, inviting him to sit in his living area. "The conditions here are simple, please don't mind."
To prevent a possible attack from the former imperial court, the entire garrison had been frantically constructing fortresses and fortifications. Principal Yao had also been frequently touring the area instead of staying in one place, so the surroundings were relatively simple, with only some personal items and basic furniture.
Commissioner Chen Chuan didn't mind, "It's fine. It seems Principal Yao has been busy."
Principal Yao picked up a drink and took a sip, "Recently, domestic enterprises have been taking over the former imperial court's estates and factories that they didn't have time to evacuate. The army needs to cooperate. Only then will the places we've captured become valuable, and we can quickly convert them into our military strength and supplies.
This way, we won't be too reliant on the rear, and once we stabilize, we can even provide some output to Central City. For example, we can obtain a portion of the nutrients and food ingredients we use from here."
Commissioner Chen asked, "Is it difficult?"
"Not too much. The former imperial court also used our technology, well, Central City's technology. So, after they were defeated, we can easily take over the remaining factories." Principal Yao's tone carried a hint of ridicule, "Is this considered a good deed done by certain people in Central City?"
Commissioner Chen understood his meaning. The former imperial court's residence in this area could be considered an independent production zone. Not only did it not rely on the imperial court's supply, but it also had to pay a portion of taxes. Producing on their own was also challenging. However, conducting transactions through Central City's private channels served as a supplementary means. Over the decades, it wasn't surprising that their production standards and technological equipment had become compatible with Central City's.
Although this situation wasn't what the government wanted, it actually made it easier for them to take over the enemy's assets.
"By the way, Commissioner Chen, this is for you..." Principal Yao stood up and searched a shelf, then brought out a document and handed it to Commissioner Chen.
"I contacted a commissioned team to verify this. They are a company formed by a group of retired officers, specializing in providing various intelligence and information. They are very reliable.
He gestured, "The document contains their contact information. If you need it in the future, you can commission them to gather information for you. There's no need to investigate many places yourself."
Commissioner Chen took the document and started reading. This time, he was searching for the true form tree that Assistant Ling had manifested during their previous encounter.
When they last fought, Assistant Ling had transformed into this tree. Although Assistant Ling was eliminated, the tree should still exist.
Although he didn't know the tree's exact location, there was no doubt it was in the Jinbei Road Fusion Land. So, he had asked Principal Yao to investigate, after all, Principal Yao was the principal of the Martial Strength Academy.
According to the document, the true form tree was likely located in a small town where the indigenous people gathered.
This was highly probable because these indigenous gathering places played a significant role in resisting the former imperial court, and the military even provided material support to them. Therefore, placing the true form tree there wouldn't raise suspicions, and there was a good chance that the indigenous people in the Fusion Land were also involved in this matter.
After reading, Commissioner Chen said, "Thank you, Principal Yao."
Principal Yao shook his head and spoke in a low voice, "This was originally the school's matter, and I failed to manage it well. Now, I'm troubling you, Commissioner Chen. I feel ashamed, and it's I who should be thanking you." He gestured to the deputy outside, who then left and returned with a heavy suitcase.
He spoke in a solemn tone, "Commissioner Chen, I personally prepared this for you, please don't refuse it."
Chen Chuan glanced at it and nodded, "Alright, Principal Yao, I'll take it."
Principal Yao said, "That's good. It's quite a distance from here, and it's already nightfall. Why don't we rest at the fort for the night and set off tomorrow?"
Chen Chuan wasn't in a hurry and agreed.
Principal Yao stood up and put on his garrison cap, "I still need to inspect the front fort. At this time, we can't afford any slack. By the way..." He paused as he was about to walk out the door, "...Commissioner Chen, are you heading to that unknown area this time?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
"Then you need to be careful," Principal Yao said gravely. "I heard that place isn't safe. It's said that Wei Guochan and his team went there, but they never returned. There might be something there."
Chen Chuan's eyes flickered, "Thank you for the reminder, Principal Yao."
The next day, he boarded a airship and left for the area where the town was located. However, going directly there might alert their target,
So he decided to stop at a nearby fusion city to stay for two days before heading there.
Two days later, he arrived above the city of Shenyu, which was established by the Jinbei Province in the fusion land. The city, named Deep Valley City, was jointly constructed by the Government Hall, National Enterprises, Municipal Parliament, and various companies.
Surrounding the city were numerous large and small farms and biotechnology factories.
Beyond the city were several small towns and hundreds of villages, most of which were inhabited by relocated local indigenous people.
The city's residents consisted of retired soldiers, Da Shun Army members, indigenous people, and laborers who had signed lifelong contracts with the companies.
Chen Chuan stood on the airship, looking down at the city below. It was filled with towering skyscrapers and neon lights, almost like another version of Jinbei Province's Central City, except with fewer people but more chaos.
There was no established order here, and many retired soldiers chose to become mercenaries with implants, continuing to serve the military or engaging in private violent activities. Su Wei's former team was just one of the many squads in the city.
As his airship flew over the city, a convoy was leaving it.
The people in the convoy, their heads covered with hoods, were clearly armed, and the vehicle's protective panels showed numerous pockmarks from bullets.
One armed man looked up, spat on the ground, and gestured, "Another military airship! Why don't these guys go somewhere else?"
His words were met with agreement, and everyone in the convoy, regardless of gender, gestured and spat at the airship.
The retreat of the former imperial army also led to the sudden lack of livelihood for many mercenary teams that relied on war. These people were restless and unlikely to put down their weapons, instead occupying the former imperial palace's industries. The military responded with ruthless suppression, and the conflict became intense.
An elder in the team glanced up coldly and said, "Let's go. We need to hurry and get back to town before nightfall."
He held significant respect in the team, and everyone fell silent and focused on the journey.
The elder looked at the rear of the convoy, where dirty children around ten years old were sitting. He said to a clever strongman beside him, "Keep an eye on them. They cost a lot, and none can be missing. Those mercenaries' lives are cheap, and if they die, they die. No need to say more."
The strongman nodded silently.
The airship descended slowly in front of a concrete and steel building with dense transparent panels in Deep Valley City, and docked at the nearby anchor tower.
Chen Chuan carried his suitcase and walked out. The guard at the entrance checked his identification and immediately saluted, "Hello, sir." He was allowed to pass.
In the fusion land, Chen Chuan could go anywhere without reporting, but due to agreements, he couldn't make any excessive moves.
He needed to investigate the True Form Tree discreetly, so his current identity was arranged by Yao Zhiyi as a stationed major. This way, he wouldn't attract too much attention or trouble.
He walked along the steel bridge between the anchor tower and the building, looking down at the neon lights below and the distant towering buildings. The wind blew his red scarf around his neck, and he adjusted his garrison cap as he stepped onto the platform above the city.
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(End of Chapter)
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