CHAPTER 566: CHAPTER 566 ANOTHER WAY

"What does that mean?"

"The meaning is that within this range, there should be one of my own team members. Moreover, if I’m not mistaken, he should be within a 5-kilometer radius from here."

"5 kilometers, that should be manageable. Let’s go, and let’s find him right now. But as for the exact location, can it be pinpointed?"

"When we get close to the vicinity, this device will sound an alarm, and they will be able to initiate a temporary communication measure. I will be able to use this box to lock onto the location of his box and, at the same time, establish a communication link with him."

"Alright, let’s do this. Time is of the essence."

Ye Chen was already feeling impatient. He also felt that all these matters were extremely urgent, and any of them could bring him great trouble at any moment.

Following that, the two quickened their pace and swiftly walked toward the direction he had set.

After about an hour’s journey, Ye Chen clearly heard the alarm device emitting a beeping sound.

Eventually, Ye Chen glanced around. They seemed to have passed through this village and arrived at another.

"Anying, should our man be hiding here?"

"He should be. Don’t rush; I’m going to try to contact him now."

As he spoke, he pulled out the box and slid out a keyboard unexpectedly from within it.

Anying then tapped a string of numbers on the keyboard and pressed the send button.

"How about it, has it been sent?"

"Yes, it has been sent."

"But is there a possibility that your message is blocked, and you won’t be able to receive any replies?"

"That won’t happen. As long as he is able to receive the signal, he will definitely get the message. At this critical time, no one can afford to block any signals. So, he’s bound to receive it. Look, he’s already replied."

"Oh, what does he say?"

Ye Chen looked down at the screen, where he saw strange codes that made no sense to him.

"He’s asking where I am and why I’ve come here."

"Try to make contact with him."

"Alright, I’ll try to initiate a call and see if he can pick up."

"By the way, you used to get along well with him, right?"

"We used to have meals or get-togethers when we were abroad. Our relationship was good. But with people like us, if something really happens, it might very well be every man for himself. So, now I can only try."

"Regardless, we need to make a final effort. Hurry, time is ticking."

With that, Anying nodded and pressed a few more keys before bringing the device to his ear.

"Hello, where are you?"

He suddenly spoke, which made Ye Chen feel very relieved inside.

If the other party could pick up the call, it meant that he hadn’t completely given up on this side.

"That’s what I should be asking you. You’ve already locked onto my location. Why are you here to find me?"

"I was kidnapped before. Didn’t anyone from the organization care?"

"I tried contacting the higher-ups, hoping they would rescue you, but the mission is pressing, so they can’t spare the effort right now."

"What about all the communication equipment and gear?"

"It was confiscated the day before yesterday. I was aware of it, but given my current power within the organization, I was unable to stop it."

"I need to meet with you right away."

"Meet now? How did you get out?"

"Rest assured, I’m safe, and moreover, I haven’t betrayed the organization. I just used my own means to escape."

"From what I can detect, there seems to be another person with you?"

"Yes, there is indeed someone else. Don’t you trust me? If you do, we need to meet now and we can talk more after that."

"Alright, come here then."

He hesitated for a moment on the phone but finally agreed to it readily.

Following that, Anying put away the device in his pocket.

"Alright, no problem. Now, I’ve fully gained his trust. We’ll go find him right away. From here, walk forward, and he should be hiding in the fourth courtyard."

As they spoke, they moved forward and soon arrived at the designated location.

Anying approached the door and knocked lightly.

Then they heard the sound of doors being shut from inside the yard, and the gate was opened.

Before Ye Chen stood a tall man he had never seen before.

The man was very tall but extraordinarily thin.

He looked as if he had been enduring torment for years, like he had never had a proper meal.

"Come in and let’s talk."

He glanced nervously outside and, seeing no issues, led them into the yard. Afterward, he locked the door from the inside.

"What on earth happened? Why were you controlled by them at that time?"

"Ah, it’s a long story. Those people are too formidable, and the one controlling me was a member of U12."

"What did you say? A member of U12? You mean you’ve started making contact with those members?"

"I was tailing someone, but he was also trying to shake me off. Unfortunately, he didn’t have the skills to do so, and in the end, I was discovered by the U12 people and they took control of me."

"Are they really that powerful?"