154: Chapter 154 Cyborg Experiment

“I could tell at a glance that Yunque wasn't from the Settlement. He had light in his eyes, and passion in his heart. Although he tried his best to hide it, we lived together every day, so he couldn't hide it from me at all. He was very mysterious and powerful. Every once in a while, he would go to Huaizhou City alone with his dog, and then return with a pile of supplies. Once when he returned, his clothes were all torn and covered in claw marks. We were terrified, but we didn't expect him to be fine at all, with no injuries on his body.”

“Later, he asked me if I wanted to live a different life. He said that if I was willing, he could recommend me to a place. There, there was endless food and warm beds. Most importantly, there was antigen there; with just one shot, we would never be infected by the virus and would become as powerful as him.”

“But fate played a trick. One day, a recruitment notice was posted in the Settlement. The conditions were very attractive, so I went to sign up. Thanks to Yunque's help, my physical fitness was very good, and I was successfully selected. But who knew that from then on, I would fall into an abyss. I drank the holy water, ate the pills, and from then on became neither human nor ghost. When I returned to my residence again, it was already a month later. Thanks to his care, my child was still healthy.”

“That night, Yunque questioned me about why I joined the Red Coat Sect. I didn't hide anything and told him what happened. He sighed and didn't say much more. He told me that he needed to enter the Red Coat Sect and hoped I could help. My position was very high; becoming a Saint Envoy upon joining the sect made arranging a small position incredibly easy.”

“If it's really as you say, why didn't you tell him the secret of the Spirit Summoning Technique?” Oriental Chen asked.

In March, Oriental Chen had contacted Yunque and asked about the Spirit Summoning Technique. At that time, Yunque only knew of the Spirit Summoning Technique's existence, but not the process of performing it.

“I only recently mastered the Spirit Summoning Technique,” Number Three Holy Envoy replied.

“So, the intelligence about the Red Coat Sect having a big move, which Yunque sent back before, was revealed to him by you?” Oriental Chen asked.

“Yes,” Number Three Holy Envoy answered.

Qu Zhengping also sent a message: The situation is true.

Oriental Chen nodded when he saw Qu Zhengping's reply.

“I can agree to your conditions. Tell me, what is the secret you want to provide?”

“The higher-ups of the Red Coat Sect seem to be secretly conducting Modified human experiments,” Number Three Holy Envoy said.

“Modified human? What are the specific experimental details?” This was the first time Oriental Chen had heard of this.

“I'm not sure about the specifics. I overheard it by accident.”

“Do you have anything else to add?” Oriental Chen nodded, then asked.

“My daughter's matter…?” Number Three Holy Envoy asked hopefully.

“Sorry, I cannot agree to your daughter's matter,” Oriental Chen replied.

“Is that so?… Alright!” Number 3 silently lowered his head and closed his eyes.

“Perhaps it's better if you raise her yourself!” Oriental Chen added.

“Ah?” Number 3 looked up, staring at him blankly, not knowing what he meant.

“The toxins in your body have been cleared by the medicine. I will have doctors reattach your hands. Your feet cannot be fixed in the short term, so I can only provide you with a pair of prosthetics. This way, living a normal life will not be a problem,” Oriental Chen said.

“You're going to let me go?” Number 3 was puzzled.

“That's right,” Oriental Chen admitted.

“Why?”

“You provided us with intelligence; your crime is not punishable by death,” Oriental Chen said.

“Thank you!” Number 3 nodded as if he understood, then thanked Oriental Chen.

“That's how it is then. You'll stay in the Southeast Military Region for a few days, and return after your injuries recover and the prosthetics are fitted. As for your daughter, I will have Yunque take care of her for a few days,” Oriental Chen said.

“Okay,” Number 3 had no objections.

Oriental Chen left Number 3's interrogation room.

“Mr. Dongfang, this Number 3 is a Saint Envoy of the Red Coat Sect. Are you really going to let him go back?” Zongzheng Yue asked.

“Commander Zong, we already agreed on this. These people are to be handled by me,” Oriental Chen reminded him.

“Hey! That's not what I meant. I'm reminding you that such people are very dangerous. You can't just trust him based on his one-sided story,” Zongzheng Yue explained.

“Commander Zong, rest assured, I have my own plans for this matter,” Oriental Chen said with a smile.

“Alright, have it your way!” Seeing Oriental Chen's confidence, Zongzheng Yue stopped talking nonsense.

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June 8, 2055.

This day marked the relocation of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and the Mercenary Guild headquarters, and the official establishment of their new headquarters.

Niu Xingwang had sent invitations to various Settlements several days earlier.

This was the first step for the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and the Mercenary Guild to officially enter the public eye.

In the morning, as the sun had just risen, the streets of Funing District in Binjiang City were already bustling with activity. This was a scene of liveliness never before seen since the apocalypse.

A large number of newly recruited greeters and security personnel, wearing unified uniforms, scurried back and forth, receiving the arriving guests.