Chapter 229: Chapter 145: Mr. Ji’s Face
"At least in the Alliance Country, few would dare to disrespect him."
Oh?
Lu Chao was surprised.
’He’s actually a big shot?’
’Does he have some kind of shocking background, or is it that inscrutable Life Energy?’
"And, if I’m not mistaken..."
As if he had thought of something, Yang Wangtao suddenly smiled.
He clapped Lu Chao on the shoulder, seemingly to ease his worries. "The Biotechnology Company shouldn’t be coming to bother you again anytime soon."
"At least, not as long as they can’t prove you’re the killer."
...
"Mr. Ji, we’ve got a few tails on us."
The black sedan drove through the streets, merging into the flow of traffic.
The man in the driver’s seat glanced at the rearview mirror and asked softly, "Should we..."
"No need for roughhousing."
His collar buttoned tight on his fine suit, Ji Lixian shook his head gently. "They just saw us arrive and are worried something might happen."
"They’ll disappear on their own once they confirm we’ve left."
Hearing his calm voice, the two men in the front seats nodded repeatedly.
They thought about the other tasks for this trip.
The Rhombus Ring City Circle wasn’t very peaceful, and they did indeed need to be seen leaving by certain people.
"Xiaowang, are you still thinking about what just happened?"
Ji Lixian smiled and looked at the silent Wang Ling in the back seat.
"It seemed like you and Captain Xiaolu got along well. What did you think of him?"
"Very impressive."
Wang Ling, who had been wearing sunglasses the whole time, sat up straight and answered truthfully, "Even though he comes from a small place like Ring City, he nearly fought me to a draw."
"He is a worthy opponent."
He was praising another, yet his words carried a hint of arrogance.
"Heh."
Ji Lixian chuckled softly. "Do you really think you won just now?"
As the words fell, Wang Ling’s gaze hardened.
It wasn’t just him; the two men in the front were also a bit stunned.
’Mr. Ji means...’
"Are you saying I would have lost?"
Wang Ling frowned deeply, looking at him, seemingly unwilling to believe it.
He had been completely confident before, certain he could break through even a hard-style Martial Skill.
But given Mr. Ji’s insight and status...
How could he have misjudged?
And why would he deliberately lie?
"There is always someone stronger, and a sky beyond the sky."
His expression serene, Ji Lixian didn’t answer directly, only offering a smiling reminder. "A fish from the shallows that endures hardship and enters the deep sea may yet have a chance to transform into a flood dragon, to shed its mortal form and become a true dragon."
"Didn’t seniors like Robert also emerge from the ruins of the apocalypse?"
At these words, Wang Ling’s expression faltered.
He first felt a strong sense of unwillingness and a heavy blow to his pride, but then he gradually regained his composure and frankly admitted his defeat.
The eyes of the two men in the front flashed as they seemed to reach an epiphany. The trace of arrogance from being from Yao Capital and East Port, and their prejudice and disdain for Ring City, quietly vanished at that moment.
"Alright, don’t dwell on the past. Whether it was a failure or success, the Superpower Level is a whole new world."
Patting Wang Ling’s shoulder, Ji Lixian said softly, "Won’t it be perfect to determine who is superior then?"
At that, Wang Ling’s eyes lit up, and he nodded heavily.
The black sedan stirred up the wind as the group gradually left the city center.
"By the way, Mr. Ji, about the Biotechnology Company..."
"They’ll know what’s good for them."
...
VMMMM!!
The Inner Ring.
A hovercar shot across the sky, diving between the high-rises.
[Intermediate Muscle Building Powder: The latest intermediate Nutritional Potion from the Biotechnology Company. It strengthens muscles and gives you greater power!]
[Lianwei Heavy Industry: The fourth-generation Flood Dragon model cybernetics have successfully completed testing. We welcome all who seek cybernetic modification to choose our products!]
[Fastest support, strongest security, most accurate tracking. You can trust the security services of the Golden Defense Group...]
The sounds of advertisements echoed through the district. The holographic projection in the plaza below was scattered by the air current, temporarily dissolving into crackling magnetic light.
The entire inner ring of the city appeared prosperous and bustling with activity.
However, at the top of the Biotechnology Subsidiary’s building...
In the lounge reserved for directors and shareholders, security guards in suits, emanating powerful energy fields, came and went.
On their faces, necks, and the backs of their hands, fluorescent lines from their cybernetic implants flickered.
"Still no sign of Legos?"
A woman’s voice came from the direction of a mahogany desk by the floor-to-ceiling windows.
The back of a black leather chair faced the room, someone apparently sitting in it, looking out at the cityscape beyond the window.
A female secretary holding a tablet stood before the desk. Hearing the question, she lowered her head slightly, unsure how to answer. The two security advisors nearby had similar expressions.
The great Biotechnology Company had been using all its resources to search for nearly half a month, yet had failed to make a single ripple.
This was undoubtedly a disgrace.
"I can understand."
Suddenly, the woman’s voice from the leather chair sounded again. "Legos’s ability is too unique, one in a million."
"However, isn’t it time to sweep away the cockroaches hiding in the city?"
Her voice turned cold, but the secretary understood her meaning. The faces of the two security advisors to the side changed slightly.
Director Han was planning to go all out, purging the hidden Rebels in the city to force Legos out of hiding.
"Yes."
They didn’t dare to argue; they all knew her personality.
No matter how difficult it was, they had to carry out the order. Otherwise, the consequences would be even more severe.
"Also, what about the other suspects? What’s the status of the investigation?"
The voice spoke again, and the secretary looked at the security advisors.
Advisor Sun, a Superpower Armor User, was already prepared. He quickly explained, "Reporting to Director Han, the special task force has interrogated and investigated all suspicious individuals. We’ve also used the Sky Eye system to review their movements on the day of the incident and afterward, and we haven’t found any abnormalities."
"The core members of the company’s security team have also been conducting continuous surveillance as planned, with no unusual findings so far. Additionally, during this period, based on the analysis by the ’Genesis’ AI, we have identified the five most likely suspects."
While sending the information over, he projected a light screen on the spot and explained using the displayed data, "First is Wu Wenchao, the youngest son of Director Wu of Lianwei Heavy Industry."
"Although his Superpower Talent is ordinary, he developed a grudge against Young Master Ruan at Ring Academy years ago and also had conflicts with Miss Mei Ning and others. Furthermore, he has the background to mobilize Superpower Level Strongmen."
He spoke quickly, getting to the point. "The second is Du Qing, a descendant of the Du family, who are shareholders in a subsidiary of the Golden Defense Group."
"This person had a conflict with Young Master Ruan in the expedition force and also participated in the competition for the Earth Fire Lizard Beast Egg. We can’t rule out the possibility that he acted out of resentment to seize the Beast Egg. He also has the authority to mobilize Superpower Level Strongmen."
One by one, the names were read out. The name "Lu Chao" was listed as the third suspect.
Finally, the atmosphere grew quiet.
One second, five seconds, ten seconds...
"This Lu Chao... why wasn’t the investigation into him continued?"
The woman behind the leather chair suddenly asked, her tone icy.
The file in front of her was very clear. This person not only had grudges against Xiaohui and his group, but he also had a Superpower Level Martial Artist as his dojo master. He clearly had both motive and means.
"Is it so hard to find someone to cripple his hands and feet, force his master to make a move, and test his background?"
At some point, she had turned her chair to face them. Her phoenix-like eyes were narrowed, and her red, jewel-like pupils held a terrifying power that made it impossible to meet her gaze.
"Well..."
Advisor Sun exchanged a glance with the secretary, then lowered his head slightly and said awkwardly, "This person is about to receive an exceptional promotion and has drawn attention from Yao Capital."
"And..."
"Speak!"
The woman’s voice was chilling. Advisor Sun hastily explained, "A special commissioner from Yao Capital came to Ring City today. He dismissed our men and left a message."
Seeing she remained silent, her expression still cold...
Advisor Sun steeled himself and relayed the message tactfully, "He said that without evidence, he hopes you would do him the courtesy of no longer monitoring the Patrol Department’s personnel."
"Courtesy?" The woman narrowed her eyes.
’He dares to interfere in my private affairs?’
"He must have a death wish!"
She snapped, clearly enraged, with killing intent already on her face.
The secretary, who knew her personality well, saw this and her face changed. She quickly reminded her in a low voice, "Director, according to a message from headquarters, the lead commissioner this time is likely Mr. Ji."
The atmosphere suddenly fell silent.
There might be several Superpower Strongmen in Yao Capital with the surname Ji, and plenty of people with that surname throughout the Alliance Country.
But the title "Mr. Ji" was known to everyone in the upper echelons of the Alliance Country.
Instantly, there was silence.
The woman known as Director Han could be seen frowning slightly, the air beside her trembling quietly.
For a full several breaths, the room was exceptionally quiet. Advisor Sun and the secretary felt as if they could hardly breathe.
Finally.
"Then we’ll give him this courtesy."
With a cold snort, the leather chair silently turned away again.
The woman’s face was frigid as she looked down at the Rhombus Ring City Circle outside the window.
"But only this once."
"If I find out anyone from the Patrol Department had anything to do with Xiaohui’s death... don’t blame me for wiping them all out!"
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