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Chapter 879: Eradicating the Disease, Gaining Benefits
Chapter 879: Eradicating the Disease, Gaining Benefits
The vehicle came to a stop in front of the High City Hotel. Chen Chuan handed a card to Bao Mi, saying, "Captain Bao Mi, the compensation I promised you has been transferred to your account at Wan Sheng Cai Bank. You can withdraw it anytime."
Bao Mi rubbed his hands together, "Well then, Mr. Chen, I won't be polite." A fighter's gotta get paid, and he had a whole team relying on him.
After receiving the card with both hands, Bao Mi expressed his gratitude sincerely, "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for giving us this opportunity. We gained a lot from having you lead us this time. If you need anything in the future, just give us a call. Although our team may seem insignificant to you, we can still run errands, deliver messages, and such."
Chen Chuan said, "Captain Bao Mi, your team was recommended to me by the old principal, and I'm quite satisfied with this operation. I'll remember you all."
Bao Mi's spirits lifted. He understood the underlying message in Chen Chuan's words, and Chen Chuan had a good impression of them. Even if he didn't collaborate with them, he might still introduce them to his acquaintances."
What was this? It was networking! And not just any network, but high-end connections!
Building a reputation in these elite circles would bring a steady stream of commissions. The big shots in the city would also look upon them more favorably, not daring to mess with their team. In the future, they might even be able to transform into a commission company, which was much more appealing than a simple one-time payment.
Chen Chuan stepped out of the vehicle, walking towards the High City Hotel amidst the admiring and worshipful gazes of the crowd. At that moment, a pair of wings flapped above, and Chao Ming descended from the sky, chirping twice before following Chen Chuan into the hotel.
Chao Ming had been with him throughout the operation, serving as his lookout from above, observing the surroundings.
Chen Chuan wasn't worried about any threats from the small town, but he remained vigilant, prepared for certain individuals or forces. After learning the truth about his parents' disappearance, he knew the kind of power he might be up against, so he stayed alert.
In the Convergence Zone, his restrictions were fewer, but the same was true for certain forces.
As he rode the elevator up, he sensed that the security had been significantly enhanced. The entire floor he was staying on, as well as the two floors above and below, had been cleared of all guests except for himself. No one was allowed to approach, and only service and security personnel were inside.
It seemed that news traveled fast in the city, and the upper echelons were already aware of his identity.
As he approached his room, he saw a stack of invitation letters hanging on the door, sent by the hotel staff.
He glanced at them, took them down, and flipped through them in his room. These invitations were for him to watch battle shows, participate in gambling events, and attend banquets. Of course, all expenses would be covered by the inviting parties, and they even promised valuable gifts.
This was only natural, as having a fighter present would be a huge advertisement for them, bringing fame and benefits.
However, Chen Chuan could tell that their intentions went beyond that.
Deep Valley City was filled with various consumer and entertainment venues, and some areas were off-limits to commoners. These were the haunts of the city's wealthy, high-ranking officials, and upper echelon of gangs.
According to the intelligence he had gathered, the city had also established an underground district, similar to the one in the capital city, where all kinds of illegal activities thrived. It was an open secret, and even one of the old imperial family's main trade channels was located there.
Aside from these, there were also companies that kept pet gangs to handle their dirty work.
When these people invited him, it was a form of testing the waters, fearing that he was there not just for the town but to investigate the matter, especially since he held the title of Director of Security Affairs.
From their perspective, this logic made sense. The old imperial family had retreated, and with the external threat gone, they might turn their attention inward. These people were likely living in fear.
Chen Chuan tossed the invitations aside; he had no interest in dealing with them. Didn't they understand that if the government wanted to deal with them, they could just close the Convergence Zone and send in their troops? There was no need to involve him, not yet, at least.
The most important thing now was to consolidate the resources of the Convergence Zone and prepare for the crisis. Everything else could wait. Of course, those who failed to grasp the situation and stood in their way would be dealt with.
Chen Chuan went to take care of that first, and then he took out the fruit-like relic. He hadn't had a chance to examine it earlier, so he wasn't sure of its specific function. Now was the time to find out.
Those with insufficient cultivation might not be able to discern the true purpose of the relic, but Chen Chuan had no such worries. He infused his spiritual power into the relic, and it began to vibrate. Through this simple yet effective 'communication,' he immediately understood its function.
This relic has the effect of promoting the growth of anomalous organisms.
No wonder the True Form Tree grew so quickly after obtaining this item!
However, this was only a fourth-grade relic, and it had little effect on him. The impact was negligible, and it was even less effective than cultivating his own anomalous organisms.
Upon further thought, he realized that while it wasn't useful to him, it could be beneficial to Chao Ming.
But if not handled properly, it might consume the creature's lifespan. This was because the relic would stimulate the creature's potential to some extent and deplete its vitality. Fortunately, this could be avoided with proper nutrition, ensuring that the growth of anomalous organisms would not be affected, and the creature would only gain positive benefits.
With Chao Ming here, this wasn't a problem. He could use his psychic power to guide Chao Ming.
He took another look at the fruit and noticed a hole in the handle. He found a sturdy elastic band and hung it around Chao Ming's neck.
Chao Ming seemed to like the relic. After it was hung around his neck, he chirped a few times. Then, a faint red light emanated from the relic, and he felt a sense of fatigue. The relic was taking effect, and he was also tired from flying around all day. With Chen Chuan's permission, he obediently ran off to the side to sleep.
Chen Chuan observed that under the influence of the relic, the anomalous organisms inside Chao Ming were growing in a gentle manner.
He reached out and picked up the Snow Lady Sword in front of him. This sword had undergone a transformation on the island of Erwen and had been growing ever since. It had clearly benefited a lot this time, absorbing the energy it had absorbed was likely the life energy of the True Form Tree mixed with spiritual thoughts.
He could feel that the anomalous organisms within the sword were rapidly expanding under the influence of this abundant energy. Over time, not only had the blade transformed, but the hilt had also sprouted anomalous organisms, likely due to the blade's weight change, making it more suitable for his grip.
Once the transformation was complete, the blade's length and thickness might be slightly adjusted, and the hilt might also undergo some changes. However, this was a good thing, as the sword would become even more compatible with him.
He wiped the sword and returned it to its sheath, setting it aside. Then, he took out some information that Yao Zhiyi had given him before leaving.
The information was about the unknown region he was about to venture into. Since this area was behind the old imperial army, no one from Dashun had ever been there, so the records were mostly compiled from the old imperial archives.
Based on the records of the airship operations and personnel movements, both Wei Guzen and Ge Shuhu had been to that place, but neither of them stayed for more than ten days. They had both retreated from there and never returned.
It was clear that there must be something or some creature in that place that posed a threat to both of them, forcing them to leave.
Neither of them mentioned what it was, and naturally, there would be no record of it. So, he would have to go there and find out for himself.
Moreover, the more dangerous a place was, the greater the potential rewards.
He didn't plan to stay in Deep Valley City for long. He intended to leave the next day after spending one night there.
Meanwhile, news of his presence in Deep Valley City spread through various channels and eventually reached the White Bird District in the central city.
Mr. Chi received the intelligence and spent a considerable amount of time piecing together the information until just before dawn the next day.
He then used the Union's channels to obtain information about the True Form Tree. It seemed that this plan was initiated by certain individuals within the government, but they could only endure the interference of a combatant for the time being.
He secretly kept this information in mind, considering the potential for future use.
Next...
He looked at the map of the Converged Land. If that person didn't return to the central city, the next step would be to engage in hunting cultivation, which was a necessary task for combatants. They had ample time to make the necessary arrangements.
His current task was to send the intelligence he had gathered to the higher-ups, and the specific action plan would be decided by them.
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(End of Chapter)
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