259: Chapter 259 Trying to trick me out of my gold coins?

Qinling Command Center.

The cheers quickly subsided, replaced by an extreme tension and solemnity.

Everyone stood at their posts, staring intently at the main screen.

On the screen were countless split-screen images, broadcasting real-time emergency reports from major global media and intelligence agencies.

Japan's Red Capital had already descended into complete chaos.

Director Li Guoan's face returned to its usual calm, as steady as a deep well without a ripple.

He picked up the now stone-cold strong tea on the table, took a sip, and turned his gaze toward the data analysis group.

"What's the international reaction?"

Sun Feng adjusted his glasses, quickly pulled up several intelligence briefings, and reported at a very fast pace:

"Reporting to Director Li! Less than a minute after the incident ended, an emergency communication from The Pentagon came through."

"Just one sentence, asking if we are responsible for this incident in Japan."

"Responsible?" A cold sneer curled at the corner of Director Li Guoan's mouth. "What are we responsible for? We are just a peace-loving movie filming base."

He paused, his tone becoming serious.

"Reply to them: Huaxia condemns any form of terrorist attack."

"And express deep sympathy for the 'unexplained disaster' and 'large-scale unknown gas leak incident' that occurred in Japan's capital."

"Additionally, remind them to pay more attention to their own backyard."

"Yes!" Sun Feng immediately took the order and forwarded this reply, which was full of 'Great Power Goodwill'.

The experts present couldn't help but laugh out loud upon hearing this.

With this reply, the US President would probably smash a few more cups.

...

In Japan's Red Capital, the dark clouds in the sky had come leisurely and departed in a hurry.

When the golden sunlight once again pierced through the clouds and spilled onto this devastated land...

...it could no longer disperse the thick, inseparable "haze" hanging over the ruins.

That smell had already transcended the realm of smell, becoming a form of mental pollution.

It seemed to possess life, stubbornly burrowing into the nasal cavities and throats of every survivor, even seeping into their skin and engraving itself deep in their memories.

"Run!"

After throwing the strategic-level biochemical weapon, [goblins stinky sock], Chen You didn't stay for a second.

He grabbed Lin Miao, who was still in a daze, and turned to run.

No joke, he knew the power of that thing all too well.

It was an area-of-effect attack that didn't distinguish between friend and foe; affecting allies was a standard operation.

The two moved like ghosts, disappearing into the corner of the courtyard in the blink of an eye, leaving behind a living hell.

...

At a private airport of a certain multinational corporation.

An unmarked private jet sat quietly on the runway.

When Chen You and Lin Miao arrived, Mu Xi and Liu Ming were already waiting there.

When the two saw Chen You, their eyes were complex to the extreme.

A mixture of fear, awe, and a hint of... fanaticism.

Although they had performed their own missions, they had also witnessed everything that happened over the Shinto Shrine.

From the hundred-meter Demon God descending to trampling the Shinto Shrine underfoot.

From the appearance and flight of the heavenly god to that final pitch-black sword light that severed the national destiny...

They were Dragon Scale, Huaxia's top supernatural force, yet the scene they saw today still overturned their understanding.

That was a god, a demon god, a living myth walking among men.

"Cap... Captain Chen..." Mu Xi spoke first, his voice somewhat raspy.

"Captain Chen, your transformation was just too cool!"

Liu Ming had already rushed forward shouting, but as he reached Chen You, he suddenly slammed on the brakes.

"Even that bullshit heavenly god of Japan was driven away by you, you're too fierce!"

"Alright, stop the flattery." Chen You waved his hand, offering no further explanation as he boarded the plane first. "Let's go home first."

Everyone followed.

The cabin door closed, the private jet took off smoothly, and soon pierced into the clouds, leaving the chaotic and foul-smelling city far behind.

The cabin was unusually quiet.

Lin Miao and the other two sat upright and stiff, even their breathing careful.

Liu Ming seemed to want to say something more, but was glared back by Mu Xi.

"I'm going to rest for a bit."

Chen You found a comfortable position to lean back in his seat and slowly closed his eyes.

Resting was impossible.

He had used [Ruling the World] in reality to harvest providence; heaven knows if it would affect the Source Realm.

"I need to go online and check."

He murmured to himself.

With a thought, his consciousness sank into the bracelet.

[Welcome back to the Source Realm, Shadow Sovereign.]

Before Chen You's eyes was that magnificent, solemn, and eternally spotless Supreme Tower.

A faint scent of sandalwood filled the air, and there was no one around except for the NPC who was always there.

Compared to the storm and overwhelming stench of the real world, this place felt like a pure land in another dimension.

Chen You looked around carefully, confirming that everything was the same as usual, with no changes.

No blood-red announcements, no system warnings.

He breathed a sigh of relief, then frowned.

It was too calm, calm to the point of being unusual.

He stepped toward the counter ahead, where Hill, the administrator in an elegant long dress forever maintaining a perfect smile, stood quietly.

"Hill."

Hill bowed slightly, her face wearing that impeccable professional smile, her voice soft as a spring breeze.

"Respected 'immortal path pioneer', I feel as if I have been waiting for this reunion for endless ages."

"The brilliance of the world flickers because of you..."

"You seem to have done something quite remarkable."

Chen You couldn't help but frown!

Just as he thought! She knew!

This NPC, or rather, the Source Realm system, really knew what he had done in reality!

He forced down his emotions, his expression unchanged, and simply asked back coolly, "Oh? How can you tell?"

Hill's smile remained perfect; she didn't answer directly, but instead reached out a slender finger and tapped lightly in the void before her.

Buzz—

A pale gold light screen slowly unfolded in front of Chen You.

[Special Event Triggered]

[Detected that player [Chen You], in the name of [huaxia civilization], has carried out a civilization-level providence plunder and foundation strike against [Japanese civilization] in the reality dimension.]

[Judgment: huaxia civilization's providence has increased slightly, while Japanese civilization's providence has declined significantly.]

[Based on your outstanding contribution and the increase in 'Civilization Correlation', you will receive a special settlement.]

[Settling...]

Every word on the light screen looked ordinary, but combined, they made Chen You's heart shake.

In the name of [huaxia civilization]!

Why didn't the Source Realm consider this his personal action?!

Was it because it was the result after Director Li's report? Or did he already represent huaxia civilization?

And giving him a special settlement because of it...

Does this mean the Source Realm also gained some kind of benefit from it?

Before he could think further, the settlement progress bar had reached the end.

[Settlement complete!]

[Please confirm: Do you wish to consume 10,000 gold coins to open this settlement?]

Chen You: "..."

Thinking of ways to scam my gold coins?