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Chapter 922: The Lure and Aberration
Chapter 922: The Lure and Aberration
The cargo unloaded from the airship was the weapon of that ghostly creature.
Due to the large size of the hammer, it was quite cumbersome to carry, so after Chen Chuan retrieved it from the forest, he temporarily stored it in the fortress. Later, he asked the garrison to transport it back together with the other items.
It took quite an effort to load the hammer onto the airship, and they even had to deploy two Tier Three Fighters for the task.
However, these two fighters weren't there just to do the job; they were also after the reward that Chen Chuan had offered. More importantly, this was an opportunity for them to get noticed by Chen Chuan, the military advisor and fighter himself. The fighters in the garrison had fiercely competed for this chance.
As the hammer was unloaded, the squad members on the lawn couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Was this really a weapon that a person could use? They all gathered around to take a closer look.
Yuan Qiuyuan stepped forward and circled the hammer, which was at least half a person's height. "Gosh, the weapons in the captain's collection are more impressive than the last. I wonder what else he collects..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he was nudged by Qin Qingque with her elbow, realizing something. He immediately shut his mouth. This was one of the captain's rare hobbies. He had previously heard from his family that it might be related to some special circumstances of the fighter, and it wasn't appropriate to joke about it.
Chen Chuan glanced at the large hammer that had been lowered and felt delighted. The harvest from the Convergence Zone was now complete.
He signed the delivery manifest that came through the World Token and received a salute from the delivery man before taking the elevator back up.
He looked at the hammer, but instead of going to retrieve it himself, he used his Life Field to levitate it from the elevator platform and guided it towards the villa.
The squad members had witnessed him levitating plates and bowls before, but those items were nothing compared to the hammer before them. Chen Chuan, with his hands in his pockets, walked with a relaxed stride, appearing unburdened. At that moment, they deeply understood what it meant to be a fighter.
Chen Chuan carried the giant hammer into the villa. Fortunately, the armory was large enough, and this place was built for fighters, later modified according to his requirements. So, not only could the hammer fit, but it could also be moved inside.
After opening the armory door, he carefully placed the hammer on the prepared mat. He stepped aside, took the long spear, and inserted it into the hollow part of the handle with a 'click', twisting it into place. He took a few steps back and, after a few satisfied nods, felt content. It was now complete.
He circled the room a few times, picking up some weapons to play with for a while before putting them back. After some time, he left the armory and returned downstairs.
The squad members could tell that he was in a great mood, and they all thought to themselves that they should pay attention to any valuable weapons they might encounter during future missions.
After finishing a meal, Chen Chuan briefly mentioned that there might be a task coming up soon and asked everyone to be prepared. Then, he returned to his office upstairs, opened the World Token, and instructed An Dun to retrieve a file from the Processing Bureau.
The file contained reports on the investigation of Green Source Ecology Corporation, which Xu Chan had been monitoring. With the help of some acquaintances in the Lower City District, he had achieved some results, but faced significant challenges when attempting to conduct an in-depth investigation.
The company was very cautious, and as soon as there was any sign of trouble, they would immediately cut ties and offer up a scapegoat. In one of Xu Chan's operations, he had actually grasped an important clue, but in the end, they managed to shake him off, even sacrificing a high-ranking company executive.
Moreover, this company didn't have much connection with the Municipal Parliament, at most providing some political donations without a specific target.
He flipped through the company's current business. In the past, their main products included biochemical filters, non-toxic insecticides, and fertilizers. Currently, their best-selling products were insect repellent flowers and medicine.
Especially after the Worm Mother's split and reproduction, the environment in Central City gradually became aberrant, but this company's business was getting better and better.
Although there was no explicit evidence, it was almost certain that the Plague Gang, which conducted various prohibited experiments in the Lower City District, was backed by Green Source Ecology Corporation. This gang occupied the deepest area in the district.
He had considered that if that existence were to hide, it would require a suitable hiding place, and the most suspicious entity was the Plague Gang. This way, Green Source Corporation might also be involved, or even boldly speaking, they might be participants.
This wasn't an excessive suspicion but a highly probable event. It was impossible for those giant corporations not to have connections with those existences, especially with the existence of Convergence.
He stared at the green leaf emblem of Green Source Ecology Corporation on the light screen, his gaze deep and distant. In this Retreat Tide action, he wanted to sweep away all the filth as much as possible.
A few days later, on June 20th, which was the mid-month Half-Monthly Rest Day, the streets of Jinbei Provincial Capital suddenly saw a large number of patrol officers as if they were searching for someone, and the atmosphere became tense.
After a few hours, rumors began to spread that the Full Chancellor, who was originally detained in the Processing Bureau, had been diagnosed with a rare petrification disease, suspected to be caused by long-term consumption of a certain drug. The situation was critical, and as the Processing Bureau lacked rescue capabilities, the person was transferred to the Emergency Care Center.
During the transfer, the armored convoy was unexpectedly attacked by a group of unidentified armed militants. Among them were several powerful fighters from the Wanted List who had been hired to carry out the robbery. They managed to escape with the hostages but were unable to leave the city due to the arrival of additional armed reinforcements. Eventually, they fled into the Lower City through a tunnel.
Just ten minutes after the incident, Chen Chuan received a report from the Processing Bureau. He simply replied, "I understand."
After ending the call, he immediately ordered the blockade of all major intersections in the upper and lower city districts, requiring thorough inspections for all incoming and outgoing personnel.
He then sent messages to several key groups, instructing them to act according to the plan. Once everything was arranged, he contacted the Government Hall and sent a message: "The Retreat Tide Plan is officially in effect."
However, he knew that the matter wouldn't be resolved quickly. He needed to wait, at least until the food was served and the chopsticks were picked up.
During the waiting period, he took the opportunity to attend to other matters, the most crucial of which was his personal cultivation.
Unfettered and unconstrained, these were his highest pursuits.
His immediate goal was to advance towards the Everlasting View Realm. Only by reaching this realm could he maintain his state without regression, provided he had a constant supply of energy.
At his peak state, his strength would also increase to a higher level.
According to the self-narrative of the Elder Guardian, he had attained this realm, and the impression left by the demon ghost after its transformation was profound. Even so, it was likely still far from half of its peak strength.
After comprehending the two great styles, he was closer to this realm.
It was impossible for Wu Yi Academy to provide such information. After all, the fighters they cultivated generally reached the third tier.
According to his knowledge, this information could be obtained from the Fighter Council. The Council's public platform had the relevant resources, and at this moment, he logged into the platform and searched but found that he couldn't acquire what he needed from there.
To obtain these resources, he needed to reach at least the Tier Four Agreement. He had signed the agreement less than a year ago. To upgrade the agreement level, there was a minimum time requirement, theoretically three years at the shortest, unless he had special approval from the Supreme Advisory Council.
The nation had set up numerous obstacles for higher cultivation.
This was understandable; resources were limited, and the path became narrower the higher one went. If everyone rushed in and shared the resources, it would lead to stricter reviews, especially for those from opposing factions.
In the meantime, he couldn't consider the Everlasting View Realm. Stabilizing his current state and gradually advancing was already a significant achievement. So, this path was temporarily blocked.
It seemed he needed to find another way.
What about the Pure Sect?
Chen Chuan thought about it and shook his head. The Pure Sect had just obtained the two great styles not long ago, and it might not be easy to acquire more in a short time.
When discussing with Specialist Mr., he learned that the Pure Sect had various differing opinions internally. Since the incident with Zhao Zhenye, they had become more cautious, especially when it came to teaching secret doctrines.
In the most optimistic scenario, even if the sect's higher-ups agreed, it would still require some waiting time. They might even send someone to conduct a review, which could potentially cause more trouble.
So, this path was also not feasible in the short term. However, aside from these two options, there was one more channel.
The Wansong Commission Agency.
This company claimed to provide private services to fighters, offering various information and items they might need. It was likely they could provide cultivation methods and secret teachings.
After some consideration, he tapped on the contact signal on the world token.
The other side quickly answered, and the same gentle female voice greeted him: "Hello, Mr. Chen. Wansong Company is at your service. How may I help you?"
Chen Chuan got straight to the point: "I need cultivation methods and secret teachings for fighters. Can your company provide them?"
"The resources you require are within our company's service scope. Which cultivation method are you interested in?"
Chen Chuan raised an eyebrow: "Can you provide methods for all stages?"
The gentle female voice replied: "Mr. Chen, you can trust our company's capabilities. We can offer mainstream cultivation methods and even find a mentor to guide your cultivation."
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(End of Chapter)
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