662: Chapter 662: 9th Level Tribulation Period

"Xiao Lin, scan the Lop Nur underground transfer base and see if Old Qin is a Mutant," Oriental Chen instructed.

"Yes, Commander, the task has been issued."

"Commander, target investigation failed," Xiao Lin replied a minute later.

"As expected!" Oriental Chen understood.

When the Huaguo base was being investigated, Old Qin had already arrived at Lop Nur, so he was not within the scope of the investigation.

"What was the reason for the investigation failure?" Oriental Chen asked.

"The nanobots couldn't get close," Xiao Lin replied.

Although an investigation was not possible, it already indicated a problem.

Old Qin was at least 8th Order.

Because Sun Zhuo, who was 7th Order, did not yet have such strength.

Furthermore, the investigation of Old Qin also revealed another issue: the investigation data for the Huaguo base was not accurate.

The reason why the highest rank in the investigation data was 7th Order was because this was the highest rank that nanobots could detect.

Higher-ranked Mutants could no longer be detected.

"Brother Zhang, you are to immediately proceed to the Lop Nur area and stand by."

Oriental Chen planned to directly ask Old Qin about his identity, as this was related to whether the human gene repair plan could proceed.

If Old Qin's identity had any doubts, someone had to be able to keep him in check. Otherwise, if the news leaked, it would be a big problem.

"Xiao Lin, send a communication request to Old Qin."

After the command was given, Oriental Chen directly connected with Old Qin.

"Xiao Chen, what's the matter?" Old Qin quickly answered.

"Old Qin, there's something I need you to tell me truthfully," Oriental Chen said seriously.

"Okay, tell me," Old Qin said.

"Who are you?" Oriental Chen asked.

"...You brat! What do you mean? It's so sudden," Old Qin asked with a laugh.

"Who is your true identity?" Oriental Chen asked again.

"True identity?" Old Qin was stunned for a moment.

"Xiao Chen, logically speaking, my identity should not be revealed to you. However, the situation is special now, so I can tell you directly. My true identity is the Elder of Wangyou Pavilion at Moyu Platform," Old Qin said.

"???"

Oriental Chen was full of questions.

"Moyu Platform? What's that?" He had never heard of it.

"Xiao Lin, investigate the databases of the Military Political Department and the Security Department to see what this Moyu Platform is exactly."

"Yes, Commander, searching now."

"Commander, a search of the Military Political Department's database retrieved that Moyu Platform is a retirement home for retired cadres, located in the capital," Xiao Lin returned the result in a few seconds.

"What about Wangyou Pavilion?" Oriental Chen asked.

"It's the name of an independent courtyard within the retirement home," Xiao Lin replied.

"..."

Oriental Chen was speechless.

Old Qin was completely answering beside the point.

He asked about his identity, and Old Qin answered with his home address.

"Old Qin, I'm not asking for your home address; I'm asking for your true identity!" Oriental Chen said.

"Hahaha. You wouldn't know this. Above the council, there is a hidden supervisory body, which is Moyu Platform. On the surface, it looks like a retirement home for retired cadres, but in reality, it plays a supervisory role in the stability of the council," Old Qin explained with a smile.

Oriental Chen nodded, understanding.

This was actually a concern about internal disputes within the council leading to national chaos.

So, the role of Moyu Platform was like a stabilizer, a gyroscope.

Although this information was also important, it was not his most pressing concern at the moment.

"I'm not asking about that. Besides being an Elder, do you have any other identities?" Oriental Chen asked.

"Other identities? No, I don't!" Old Qin replied.

"Old Qin, then I'll ask directly. Are you a Mutant? Or, to use another term, a Cultivator?" Oriental Chen directly brought up the topic.

"A Mutant? Where do I look like a Mutant to you?" Old Qin asked.

"Old Qin, this is a serious matter, so I won't beat around the bush with you. From what I've gathered, you are undoubtedly a Mutant. And from my deductions, you are at least 8th Order. If I were to use your Cultivator terms, you are at least a Great Ascension stage Cultivator. Am I correct?" Oriental Chen said frankly.

"You even know about Cultivators? It seems you've met other Cultivators, haven't you? Let me guess, is it Zhang Yuankui's wife, Shen Huiying?" Old Qin spoke very calmly, seemingly with absolute confidence in himself.

This matter was easy to understand. When Shen Huiying met Zhang Yuankui, Old Qin was right there.

Therefore, Shen Huiying's identity as a Cultivator naturally couldn't be hidden from him.

"That's right!" Oriental Chen admitted.

"Alright, since you already know, I won't hide it from you. I am indeed a Cultivator, but not in the Great Ascension stage, but in the Tribulation Transcending stage," Old Qin replied.

"9th Order!?" Oriental Chen's pupils contracted sharply.

"That's right, it should be considered 9th Order," Old Qin confirmed.

"Then you should also be a Mutant, right?" Oriental Chen asked again.

"Yes, I am a Mutant," Old Qin replied.

"What about Zhang Yuankui?" Oriental Chen asked.

"He's not a Mutant, but he's also not a Cultivator," Old Qin replied.

"Then what is he?" Oriental Chen asked.

"He's a special existence, a rare talent," Old Qin said.

"What do you mean?" Oriental Chen asked.

"He's a person who can cultivate without a spirit root, and he can also absorb the power of Mutants," Old Qin explained.

"Is that possible?" Oriental Chen was shocked.

"It's very rare, but it's not impossible," Old Qin said.

"Then what about the others in the base? Are there any other Mutants or Cultivators?" Oriental Chen asked.

"There are a few Mutants, but no other Cultivators," Old Qin replied.

"How many Mutants are there? And what are their ranks?" Oriental Chen asked.

"There are three Mutants, all 7th Order," Old Qin replied.

"Are they trustworthy?" Oriental Chen asked.

"They are all loyal to the country," Old Qin said.

"Alright, I understand," Oriental Chen said.

"Is there anything else?" Old Qin asked.

"Yes, there is. I need your help with something," Oriental Chen said.

"What is it?" Old Qin asked.

"I need you to participate in the human gene repair plan. Your strength will be very helpful," Oriental Chen said.

"Human gene repair plan? What is that?" Old Qin asked.

Oriental Chen then explained the human gene repair plan to Old Qin.

After listening, Old Qin pondered for a moment and then said, "This plan is indeed very important. I will participate."

"Thank you, Old Qin," Oriental Chen said.

"You're welcome. This is also for the future of humanity," Old Qin said.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Old Qin," Oriental Chen said.

"Alright, I'll go prepare," Old Qin said.

After ending the call with Old Qin, Oriental Chen immediately contacted Zhang Yuankui.

"Brother Zhang, come back. You don't need to go to Lop Nur anymore," Oriental Chen said.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Yuankui asked.

"Old Qin is a 9th Order Cultivator, and he has agreed to participate in the human gene repair plan," Oriental Chen explained.

"9th Order Cultivator!?" Zhang Yuankui was also shocked.

"Yes, so there's no need for you to go," Oriental Chen said.

"Alright, I understand," Zhang Yuankui replied.

"Then you can continue with your work," Oriental Chen said.

"Okay," Zhang Yuankui replied.

After ending the call with Zhang Yuankui, Oriental Chen let out a long sigh of relief.

The biggest problem had been resolved.

With Old Qin's help, the human gene repair plan would definitely proceed smoothly.