CHAPTER 338: CHAPTER 197 ASSOCIATION’S CONTEST_2

"The possibility of a Utopian suspect is 70%, but there are five others worth attention."

"Namely, the general manager of Black Crystal Group, Meng Anran, the director of Sky Shield Heavy Industry Group, Fang Hai... and the Martial Arts Grandmaster of the Nanjiang Martial Arts School, Heavenly Flame Red Tiger Style, Chen Feng."

"All of these people have grievances with Mr. Luo, and they possess the capability to commit the crime, so the possibility cannot be ruled out that they arranged for someone to disguise themselves...."

"Oh? Isn’t Mr. Luo quite cultured? Yet he has so many enemies."

Chairman Li seemed a bit surprised, and everyone glanced at Luo Wantao’s expression, only to find it emotionless.

"Lin Chijiang, may I ask if there is a dossier for this newly appeared Transformed Person?"

Suddenly, Zhou Zhixiong inquired, and Lin Chijiang shook his head.

Everyone pondered for a moment upon seeing this, noticing Chairman Li furrowing his brows slightly.

"Lin Chijiang, I remember that most of the Fifth Rank transformation resources are registered with us, right?"

"Yes!"

Lin Chijiang quickly nodded and said, "Chairman Li, I have ordered a check of all reserved resources in Yun Gang, and there’s been no loss."

"Other company groups have also been compared against registration records, but no match for this person."

"Oh, then there should be no problem."

Chairman Li nodded slightly and said, "Fifth Rank transformation resources rarely circulate in the public, this person should be from Utopia or the Platinum Federation."

With these words, everyone’s expressions varied as they exchanged glances silently.

Luo Wantao, seated at the top left, frowned, looked up, and countered.

"Chairman Li’s assumption is a bit too arbitrary, isn’t it?"

"Each of these company groups has its methods behind the scenes, not to mention Black Crystal Group; didn’t they privately modify a Fifth-tier Biological Person not long ago?"

During the conversation, his subordinate hastily switched the visuals, displaying images on the round table of the Holy Shield Giant appearing in the Huai River.

"Oh?"

Chairman Li seemed surprised, particularly after seeing the projected images clearly.

"Lin Chijiang, did this person appear on site?"

"No."

"Oh."

Chairman Li nodded, then turned to Luo Wantao, seemingly to reassure him: "Vice Chairman Luo."

"I understand your grief and your desire to catch the culprit promptly."

"But do you know Chairman Xia is also monitoring this matter?"

As the words fell, the atmosphere turned tense.

Chairman Xia is one of the high-level representatives of Chi Country’s General Council.

Luo Wantao frowned slightly, and then saw the other party continue: "Chairman Xia has strongly demanded that the culprit must be captured within seven days and has communicated with Wang Chengfei to order a large-scale clean-up of the remaining Utopian forces."

"Suluo is about to launch special operations; there must be no wavering in the rear."

"As things have come to this, we should focus on the overall situation, improve efficiency, concentrate resources, and handle the cases together."

"Vice Chairman Luo, what do you think?"

A gentle inquiry, Luo Wantao met his gaze for several seconds.

Without further words or response.

His gaze was frighteningly cold, but in the end, he could only cut off the communication, disappearing in virtual blue light.

Chairman Li retracted his gaze, then turned to look at everyone.

"Since that’s the case... everyone, let’s begin the deployment."

"I hope we can promptly capture the Utopian culprit!"

....

....

Beep!

Inside the Black Crystal Group’s hotel building.

Amidst attentive gazes, Wu Chijiang, who was initially ready to make a move, disconnected the communication, his expression slightly darkened.

"Hehe."

"It seems the meeting is over."

The Chi General named Yu Heng chuckled, causing some confusion among the people.

Silence lingered for several moments as Wu Chijiang’s gaze lowered slightly, hesitating for a few seconds.

Ultimately, he glanced at Chen Feng.

The scanning module showed no errors; he was just an ordinary Martial Arts Grandmaster, with no special traits or signs of transformation.

If he truly did it, it would be quite absurd.

Moreover, even if he hired someone, it would be too bold to act in Yun Gang unchallenged...

"Let’s go!"

With an immediate decision, he led his men away.

The black-haired woman glanced at Meng Anran and Chen Feng, snorted coldly before following suit.

For a moment, they came and went quickly.

The sound of footsteps gradually faded, as the Chi General Guard and Security Bureau personnel on the stairwell all left.

In the swooshing wind, looking out the window.

The flying device equipped with an energy cannon gradually drifted away, and the surrounding flying cars also slowly retreated.

In just one or two minutes, the atmosphere returned to the initial calm and peace, leaving Xie Xiao and the others somewhat in a daze.

"Thank you, Uncle Yu."

Suddenly, Meng Anran spoke with a smile, addressing the Red General who came to assist.

Chen Feng also withdrew his gaze from the window and looked towards the visitor.

"Haha, you girl, always making such a commotion all day long."

"It’s a pity you were born a girl, or else you would have been remarkable."

The Red General named Yu Heng laughed and lightly teased her. Meng Anran pouted at his words.

"What’s wrong with being a girl? At worst, I can get transformed someday."

"Go away, what nonsense are you talking about? Don’t let your dad come and trouble me again."

Yu Heng was speechless, then turned his head to look at everyone.

His gaze swept over them one by one, finally locking eyes with Chen Feng for a few seconds.

"You must be the Grandmaster of the Flame Tiger Sect, right?"

"Indeed, you’re not bad at all, no wonder Chairman Li praised you a few days ago."

Chen Feng raised an eyebrow, a bit surprised.

Chairman Li?

The General Chairman of the Provincial Joint Council?

"Tsk tsk, it’s a pity you were born in the wrong era."

"The path of martial arts has reached its end; why not transform to mechanical martial arts? Join my Chi General Guard, and I guarantee you a high chance of becoming a Red General in the future."

Yu Heng said with a smile, and Chen Feng heard a hint of appreciation.

However.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Yu Chijiang, but I only yearn for the path of martial arts in this life."

"I’m sorry."

Chen Feng spoke seriously, and the other person did not mind.

"It’s all the same; you martial artists are all very stubborn."

Nodding, Yu Heng didn’t take offense and even added a few more words.

"However, your talent is indeed remarkable. Even if you transition to mechanical martial arts, you will surely adapt and breakthrough quickly."

"If you change your mind in the future and are willing to undergo transformation, feel free to contact me anytime."

After speaking, he waved to Meng Anran and then stepped onto a personal flying device and left.

Throughout the process, he didn’t exchange a word with Xie Xiao and the others, which made their expressions complex, as they looked at Chen Feng with a hint of envy and admiration.

A Fifth-tier Red General, a master of mechanical martial arts.

That is already equivalent to the Martial Arts Extreme Realm.

Moreover, Chen Feng resolutely rejected the invitation for transformation.

"Remember Uncle Yu’s words, the path of martial arts has nearly reached its end for you."

"I can send you his contact information later, of course, you could also come to my Black Crystal Group....."

Meng Anran reminded, but Chen Feng shook his head.

"No need."

His mind was made up.

With the existence of breakthroughs, the end of the martial arts path in this realm only applies to others, not him.

His gaze calm, he then turned to look at Meng Anran.

"Thank you."

He knew that if it hadn’t been for her calling in another Red General and erasing some traces for him, today’s incident might not have ended so simply.

"Hmph, as long as you remember."

Most of Meng Anran’s initial displeasure had already dissipated, seeming to perceive his thoughts, she didn’t hide anything.

"This matter, I couldn’t have settled it for you alone."

"You got lucky; you chose the right side this time."

"Siding?" Chen Feng puzzled, involuntarily recalling Yu Heng’s earlier words.

Lost in thought, he roughly guessed the key to it.

Meng Anran didn’t explain further; noticing everyone’s poor condition, she reminded: "Tomorrow we’ll need everyone’s effort for the Ancient Civilization Relics, so rest early."

"It’s fine now."

She yawned lightly, waved her hand, and soon left the place.

Xie Xiao and others exchanged brief pleasantries with Chen Feng and then proceeded to return to their rooms to continue resting one by one.

In no time, the corridor was empty. Chen Feng shook his head at Cao Tong.

"Get some rest early."

Signaling not to worry, he returned to his room alone.

The night was deep, yet the dream must continue.

Perhaps, by tomorrow, the relationship between Earth Star and the Secret Realm will be revealed.