40: Chapter 40 I didn't kill Bo Ren, but Bo Ren died because of me.

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After returning to Coastal Sea, Lin Fang also enjoyed a rare period of leisure. It was just that Mite kept pestering him to apply for access to the drug data on the Metabolix Capsules. Clearly, this information had captivated him completely.

Tired of the constant requests, Lin Fang simply went to the company's newly launched "Star Hub" security management system today. He set the complete experimental formula data for the Metabolix-3 Capsules to a Level 2 security classification and then granted Mite viewing permissions.

"BOSS, this surprises me."

In the office, Mite Wester, sitting across from Lin Fang, was clearly somewhat overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. He understood perfectly well that the value of this drug could make any consortium in the World take notice.

"Mite, it's simple. Because I trust you," Lin Fang glanced at him and continued, "And the company can afford it!"

Mite Wester's heart trembled. It wasn't just this awe-inspiring drug data. The sheer power behind this company, which treated the borders of major nations as its own doorstep, was something he dared not even imagine.

To some extent, he and his family had still entered the country illegally.

"Thank you for your trust, BOSS. I won't let you down," Mite said before taking his leave. He was already itching to go back and study, thinking the researcher behind this data was simply a genius!

Seeing him leave, Lin Fang quickly issued an instruction: "Xiao Hei, keep a close eye on him. Don't let him run off."

[Understood, boss!]

Trusting those you employ is correct, but necessary precautions are still in place. Just like the "Star Hub" the company launched yesterday—to protect company assets—this management system, created by Xiao Hei on Lin Fang's orders over the existing information security framework, had already taken over all the company's electronic devices.

Though still immature, it had the beginnings of a proper company structure.

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Night.

In the Villa's safe room, Lin Fang took a sip of refreshing '82 Sprite to clear his mind, and then his consciousness plunged into darkness.

Has it been so long? Has Mr. Murray been released yet?

[Entering Venom Dimension shortly]

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[Dimensional Descent Successful]

[Current Dimensional Influence: 17%]

[Spacetime Package Status: Available]

[Remaining plunder points: 648]

[Sole Objective: Search for Supplies, Evacuate Safely]

[Evacuation Countdown: 23:59:59]

The next instant, Lin Fang opened his eyes to greet the dawn.

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Nitroglycerin tablets are a common medication used to relieve acute angina attacks.

In a luxurious, spacious bedroom, some white pills were scattered on the floor. Lin Fang looked at the small brown glass bottle in his hand, scratched his mouth, and confirmed a suspicion in his heart: the person he had possessed was a poor soul about to kick the bucket.

So, what caused Murray Hawthorne to die before? Was it also some kind of sudden illness?

It didn't seem important now. Since he had switched bodies, it meant Murray had already returned to God's embrace.

How did he die?

On the bed, an old man in dark pajamas wore a look of confusion.

As per routine,

Lin Fang first understood his identity: Orson Sinclair. That was the name of the old man he had possessed this time, a wealthy tycoon in San Francisco, U.S.

It seemed he wouldn't have to worry about money this time.

# All Forces on Standby, U.S. Military on High Alert!! #

# Devil's Trick! USS Senwen Karl Aircraft Carrier Mysteriously Vanishes! #

# Who is Murray Hawthorne? #

Lin Fang browsed through information he found online. Setting aside irrelevant content, he couldn't help but frown when he saw that Murray Hawthorne's body had been fished out of the sea. He wasn't wearing a life jacket. Had he taken it off himself?

Alas,

I did not kill Boren, yet Boren died because of me. Lin Fang looked regretfully at a chest of gold bars he had just rummaged out:

"Tsk tsk, I'll find time to visit you."