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Chapter 879: Eradicating the Threat
Chapter 879: Eradicating the Threat
The vehicle came to a halt before the High City Hotel, and Chen Chuan handed a card to Baomi, saying, "Leader Baomi, the payment I promised you has been transferred to your account at Wansheng Finance Bank. You can withdraw it at any time."
Baomi rubbed his hands together, "Well, in that case, I won't be too polite, Mr. Chen." A fighter's work is work, and payment is still necessary, especially with so many team members relying on him.
After taking the card with both hands, he replied with humility and sincerity, "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for giving us this opportunity. You have shown us great favor on this mission, and if you ever need anything in the future, just give us a call. Although our team may seem insignificant to you, we can still run errands and deliver messages if needed."
Chen Chuan said, "Leader Baomi, your team was recommended to me by the former principal. I'm quite satisfied with this operation, and I will remember you all."
Baomi's spirits lifted as he understood the hidden meaning behind Chen Chuan's words. Chen Chuan had a favorable impression of them, and even if he didn't collaborate with them, he might still introduce them to his acquaintances.
What is this? This is networking! And it's high-end networking!
By establishing a reputation in such elite circles, commissions would flow in, and the city's bigwigs would also look upon them with respect. No one would dare to trifle with their team, and in the future, they might even be able to transform into a commission company, which would be far more lucrative than a simple payment.
Chen Chuan stepped out of the vehicle and walked towards the High City Hotel amidst the admiring gaz of the crowd. At that moment, Chao Ming descended from the sky with flapping wings, chirping twice before entering the hotel alongside Chen Chuan.
Throughout this mission, Chao Ming had been observing the surroundings from above as Chen Chuan's informant.
He wasn't concerned about any threats from the small town, but rather, he was on guard against certain individuals or forces. Having learned the truth about his parents' disappearance, he was aware of the potential adversaries he might face and remained vigilant.
Upon reaching the Fusion Land, he found himself with fewer restrictions, but the same could be said for certain forces.
As he rode the elevator, he sensed that security had been significantly heightened. The entire floor where he was staying, along with the two adjacent floors, had been cleared of all guests except for him. Only service and security personnel were allowed inside.
It seemed that information traveled fast within the city, and the upper echelons had already learned his identity.
Approaching his room, he found a series of invitation letters hanging on the door, sent by the hotel staff.
He glanced at them, took one, and entered his room. The invitations were for him to watch combat competitions, participate in gambling events, and attend banquets, all expenses paid by the senders, who also promised valuable gifts.
This was only natural, as having a fighter present would bring immense publicity and benefits to these individuals.
However, he sensed that their intentions went beyond this.
Within the Valley City, there were numerous entertainment and consumption venues, some of which were off-limits to commoners. These were the haunts of the city's wealthy, high-ranking officials, and gang leaders.
According to his intelligence, the city had a Lower District, similar to the one in Central City, where various illicit activities thrived. It was a well-known secret, even serving as a primary trade channel for the Former Imperial Palace.
Aside from these, there was also a nominal resistance organization, primarily nurtured by companies to handle their dirty work.
Their invitation to him was, in fact, a test. They feared that his purpose wasn't solely related to the small town but to investigate this matter, especially since he held the title of Director of Security Affairs.
From their perspective, with the Former Imperial Army's retreat and the external threat eliminated, the focus would naturally shift inward. These individuals were likely anxious about this possibility.
He casually tossed the invitations aside, having no interest in entanglements with them. If the Government Hall truly wanted to deal with them, they could simply close off the Fusion Land and deploy their troops. There was no need to act just yet.
After all, the most crucial task was to consolidate the resources of the Fusion Land to address the crisis. Everything else could wait, except for those who failed to grasp the situation and blocked the way; they would be removed.
He tidied up the room and retrieved the fruit-like relic. Not having had the chance to examine it earlier, he was now curious about its function.
It was time to find out.
The relic's true purpose might elude those of insufficient caliber, but he had no such worries. As he channeled his psychic power into it, the relic vibrated, and through this simple yet effective "communication," he instantly understood its use.
This relic has the effect of promoting the growth of aberrant tissue in creatures.
No wonder the True Form Tree grew so rapidly after obtaining it.
However, this is merely a fourth-tier relic, and its effect on him is minimal, almost negligible, perhaps even less than the growth he'd achieve from a single instance of aberrant tissue cultivation.
But upon further thought, it might be useful for Chao Ming, despite being of little use to himself.
The improper handling of this relic could potentially shorten a creature's lifespan. It can, to a certain extent, stimulate a creature's potential and deplete its vitality. Fortunately, this can be mitigated through proper nutritional supplementation, ensuring the growth of aberrant tissue remains beneficial without causing issues.
With Chao Ming here, this isn't a problem. He can use his psychic power to guide and control the process.
He examined the relic again, noticing a hole on the handle of the fruit. He then found a sturdy elastic strap, threaded it through the hole, and hung it around Chao Ming's neck.
Chao Ming seemed to like the relic, chirping a few times after it was hung around his neck. As the relic took effect, he felt a wave of fatigue, perhaps due to the relic's influence and the fact that he had been flying around with it all day. With Chen Chuan's permission, he obediently ran off to sleep.
Chen Chuan observed that under the influence of the relic, the aberrant tissue within Chao Ming was growing in a gentle manner.
This was likely due to the high-energy nutrients Chao Ming had consumed earlier, which were originally intended for combatants. Although their nutritional value had diminished over time, they were still extremely beneficial to Chao Ming. He couldn't fully absorb these nutrients, and they had accumulated until the relic's effect released them.
Chen Chuan reached for the Snow Lady Sword, feeling that it had benefited the most from this.
The sword had undergone a transformation on the Second Tier Island, and it had been growing ever since. It was clear that it had gained significant advantages during this period, absorbing the life energy of the True Form Tree, which was infused with spiritual intent.
He could sense the aberrant tissue within the sword rapidly expanding under the influence of this abundant energy. Over time, not only had the sword's body transformed, but aberrant tissue had also begun to grow on the hilt, likely a beneficial change triggered by the sword's weight adjustment, making it more comfortable for him to grip.
Once the transformation was complete, the sword's length and thickness might undergo slight adjustments, and the hilt might also change slightly compared to before, but this was a positive development, making the sword even more suited to his style.
He wiped the sword clean and sheathed it, setting it aside. Then, he retrieved some information that Yao Zhiyi had given him before leaving.
It was a 619 book, and the version was correct!
This was intelligence about the unknown territory he was about to venture into. Located behind the former imperial palace's army, the Great Shun region had never been visited by anyone from here. Therefore, the records were primarily based on information gathered and organized from the captured documents of the former imperial palace.
According to the records of airship operations and personnel movements, both Wei Guozhen and Gai Shuhe had been to that place but neither stayed for more than ten days. They had both retreated from there and never returned.
This indicated that there was something problematic about that place; otherwise, it was unlikely that they would abandon such a valuable territory.
The simplest conclusion was that there was a creature or something there that threatened both of them, forcing them to leave without waiting.
Neither of them mentioned what it was, and naturally, there wouldn't be any record of it, so he would have to go there and see for himself.
Moreover, the more dangerous a place was, the greater the potential rewards might be.
He didn't plan to stay long in Valley City, intending to depart the next day after a night's rest.
Meanwhile, news of his activities here had spread through various channels, eventually reaching Mr. Chi in the Whitebird District of Central City.
After receiving the intelligence, Mr. Chi spent considerable effort to understand the situation, finally grasping the essentials just before the next day's dawn.
He managed to obtain information about the True Form Tree through the Union's channels. It seemed this plan was orchestrated by certain individuals within the government, but they faced opposition from a fighter who took direct action against them. They could only endure this temporarily.
Mr. Chi secretly noted this information, considering its potential usefulness for the future.
Next...
He examined the map of the Fusion Land. If that person didn't return to Central City, his next step would be to go on a hunting expedition—a necessary task for any fighter. Fortunately, they had ample time to prepare.
His current task was to send the gathered intelligence to the higher-ups, leaving the specific arrangements to them.
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(End of Chapter)
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