CHAPTER 420: CHAPTER 236: ESCAPE AND PURSUIT_2

The military man, He Jian, detailed a lot of information, intriguing Zhao Tingxiao.

"Brother He, are there experts in the True Intent realm among them?"

"Possibly."

He Jian glanced at the information and answered, "These syndicates receive support from local business groups, and some secret medicines and martial arts resources are easier to acquire than in other places."

"But there shouldn’t be any Grandmasters, and as for Golden Steel Level Transformed People, there probably aren’t any either. They mostly rely on injection of enhancing potions, but the effect is limited, at most reaching the Master Level."

Everyone was surprised upon hearing this, but then they understood.

Some groups might not even have Golden Steel Level Transformed People, so Fourth Rank and above technology certainly wouldn’t be given to syndicates.

However...

"Injecting enhancing potions can reach Master Level?" The young Yao Wei couldn’t help but ask, feeling like his understanding was broken.

Master Level, that is Entering Strength and True Intent.

His master trained in martial arts for so long and barely reached this level; does it mean he’s inferior to those who have injected enhancing potions?

Similarly, Cao Tong and Zhao Tingxiao were curious, as they knew of enhancing potions in Chi Country but hadn’t heard they could reach such levels.

"It can be reached, but at a great cost."

He Jian pushed up his glasses, not hiding anything.

"Genetic enhancing potions actually derive from biological modification technology, but limited by immature technology and lack of special abilities, thus their strength is limited."

"In theory, one can reach the Third Rank through ten double injections, but not everyone can withstand so many injections. Even if successful, it causes significant damage to the body, reducing life expectancy by at least a decade."

"Our country’s environment is stable, with better options, and various councils strictly control this, so few would obsessively pursue this path, most opting for three to five injections at most, stopping there..."

So that’s how it is. Zhao Tingxiao and others understood.

The environment in Suluo is different, here frequent conflicts and crises erupt, and transformation levels are limited.

Plus, local factions are lax in controlling this area, so naturally, those without martial arts talent might take risks for power.

Zhou Wuren shook his head, making no judgment.

Everyone has their reasons for growing stronger.

"Is there a Heavenly Eye here?"

Chen Feng asked, looking towards the wide river flowing by outside the window.

"No."

He Jian replied, seemingly guessing his thoughts.

"However, Master Chen, this is not our Chi Country, so please consider some matters with caution."

Knowing he worried about causing harm, affecting negatively.

Chen Feng nodded, with understanding in his heart.

He only wanted to find a Devil Moon.

As long as everyone cooperates, there shouldn’t be much disturbance.

Buzz!

Suddenly, the business car accelerated away.

The wide asphalt road extended endlessly, with the nearby wide rivers gradually meandering around.

The temperature is warmer than the Duowa Snow Mountain, more buildings appeared on either side, brick and cement, glass windows and ceiling roofs.

Occasionally, older model cars with flat heads would appear, bringing a somewhat modernized vibe.

Eventually, a bridge came into view.

Suluo River spiraled around here, like a dormant giant python.

In the center of the land, a water city appeared in sight.

...

"Is the route to leave Suluo prepared?"

Inside a city casino, a woman, wearing a coat, appeared with a black veil and sunglasses, sitting opposite a Suluo man.

Around him, seven or eight men sat or stood, playing with pistols or adorning tattoos, looking fierce.

Yet strangely, the woman with the black veil remained calm, and the jacket-wearing female subordinate behind her was equally indifferent.

"Certainly, it’s arranged, but..."

Glancing at the two, the Suluo middle-aged man, dressed in a suit, suddenly smirked.

"There needs to be more money."

"Oh?"

"Hehe, the recent route isn’t peaceful, Taihe City’s side just had a turmoil, border defense is tight...."

After hearing this, the veiled woman’s silence lasted a few moments before coldly asking.

"Name your price."

"Hehe, this number."

The middle-aged man smiled, showing five fingers, while the syndicate men behind him either vigilantly grasped their guns or indifferently surveyed the two women.

"Alright."

Unexpectedly, the other party nodded in agreement.

The crowd was slightly taken aback, then saw the woman speak again.

"The price is not an issue, but I need to confirm the route."

"Haha, aren’t you going to Nido? Naturally, you’ll leave with the company’s merchant ship."

"I’ve already arranged everything for the morning after tomorrow...."

The middle-aged man said with a smile, opposite him the woman frowned.

"The day after tomorrow?"

"That’s the earliest possible; there have been quite a few disturbances recently, causing several days of shutdown as per higher orders."

"Of course, you can choose otherwise, but I can only tell you, only the company’s merchant ships are the safest and won’t face any inspections."

"Even if encountering chaos halfway, most forces will let it pass without causing trouble."

The woman in the black veil hesitated for a moment, opting for prudence, and finally agreed.

"Alright, hand over the money."

The middle-aged man urged, and a person behind the veiled woman placed a suitcase on the table and opened it.

Bundles of cash, totaling a million Suluo Coins.

"Good, straightforward."

The man nodded with a broad smile, then sized up the two women.

No further attention, she merely instructed to adhere to the agreement, then left with her subordinates.

"Boss, there’s something wrong with those two women. Why didn’t you take advantage to bleed them dry?"

One of the subordinates hurriedly asked, the man’s smile retracting, and cursed "fool."

"Daring to come straight up and talk business with us, do you think they’re ordinary people?"

After cursing twice, he pocketed the cash, intending to store it in the safe.

Suddenly, as if recalling something, he quickly asked,

"Did the woman we captured yesterday confess?"

"Not yet, her lips are sealed tight." One of the subordinates shook his head.

"Useless, doesn’t she have a daughter!"

"Hurry up, I refuse to believe she won’t talk!"

"Yes!"

A subordinate quickly nodded and waved, taking several people to leave.

Turning his head to look, the crowd by the window was congested, the honking of car horns incessantly rising and falling.

Along the street lined with skyscrapers, a tram ran slowly, someone carelessly stepped into a puddle in a pothole, cursing.

"Lord Guardian, do you really trust the Shark Gang people?"

Wearing sunglasses, the woman in black veil and her subordinates blended into the crowd, beside a trash bin a homeless person snoozing, while nearby some thugs gazed openly and scrutinized.

"It’s said they always bite off more than they can chew, and leaving the day after tomorrow, could he be deceiving...."

"I’ve already planted the illusion seed, he will arrange everything."

The tone was cold, interrupting him.

The woman in black veil stepped forward without looking back, merging with the crowd with the other.

"It’s a pity it’s not suitable to kill now."

"Otherwise.... it wouldn’t be so troublesome."

Click, click.

The sound of footsteps mixed with the surrounding commotion, yet bizarrely, those passing her by left no impression at all.

Including their voices, there were no traces of perception.

Until finally, a black crow swooped down from midair, stopping on an old utility pole.

Its pitch-black eyes reflected everything about the city, the bustling traffic all captured within.

Having painstakingly tracked them, the elderly figure halted, standing near the casino, gazing at people like a tide, his brow furrowed slightly.

Seeming to sense something, he looked up along the utility pole.

The black crow pecked its feathers, then croaked once more, and flew away.

"They’ve managed to hide well."

Pei Pokong’s eyes flashed a bright light, knowing he’d once again missed it.

Buzz, buzz!

At that very moment, the phone vibrated.

He took it out and clicked it open, a smile emerged, finally heaved a sigh of relief.

"Finally, it’s here."