Chapter 1020: Suspicion and Preemptive Action
Inside the Cheng family mansion, Cheng Shang was practicing boxing moves in front of his juniors and a group of disciples.
Although he was over eighty years old, when he moved his body, the breath in his body was like a bellows, and when he punched and kicked, there were bursts of air explosion sounds.
At this time, Cheng Zicheng came over and said, "Second Uncle, there's a call for you."
Cheng Shang knew that unless it was an urgent matter or an important person, no one would come to interrupt him. He slowly gathered his strength, held his breath, and walked down from above. Cheng Zicheng whispered, "Director Chen's call."
Cheng Shang nodded, took the clothes from Cheng Zicheng's hand, and said, "Please change them for me."
He walked into the living room and picked up the microphone placed there, "Director, this is Cheng Shang."
Chen Chuan's voice came out: "Senior, I have something I want to ask you."
Cheng Shang replied in a deep voice, "Director, please ask, I will tell you everything I know."
Chen Chuan said, "I was chatting with Mr. Cheng a while ago and learned that Mr. Cheng's elder brother, Cheng Zishun, had disappeared in Jiaoshan?"
"Yes, that's true."
Cheng Shang said, "It's been over forty years in a blink of an eye." He sighed and said, "My eldest nephew, aside from being a bit arrogant, was fine. But I never expected that such a healthy person would disappear. This is something that we in the Cheng family will never get over."
Chen Chuan said, "I heard that the Cheng family sends people there every year to look for his whereabouts?"
Cheng Shang said, "Yes, even though so many years have passed, the old Cheng family has not given up on this matter. They want to see the person alive or the body dead. For the first ten years or so, my third brother and I went to look for the person every year. Later on, we let some younger generations go."
Chen Chuan said, "Senior, do the people in Jiaoshan know you as a family?"
Cheng Shang said: "I know quite a few people. We have been doing this for so many years and have some connections with them. They live a hard life, so we always bring them some things.
But the area is huge, with numerous villages and fierce people. We can only stay in some friendly villages, and it's hard to stay in other places for long. Every time we stay for a long time, people come to drive us away. After all, it's their place of residence. Due to the rules, we, the Laocheng family, can't use force to bully others."
Chen Chuan nodded and asked, "Senior, when do you usually go every year?"
"There's no specific time, but most of the time it's July and August, because that's when we have the time and the weather is good."
July and August are the hottest months, but in Jiaoshan, it is just right and can be considered cool, so they have not set off this year.
Chen Chuanshuo said: "Senior, there may be something going on in Jiaoshan, so I need your cooperation to do something."
Cheng Shang, as the consultant for the Security Bureau, knew that Director Chen hadn't been seen in six months. He knew that he had returned to ask about this matter, so it must be a serious matter. He said solemnly, "No problem. The Cheng family is willing to cooperate with all actions of the Security Bureau."
Chen Chuan said, "Then I'd like to trouble you to go to the processing bureau. Supervisor Xu will explain this matter to you personally. In addition, this matter has been upgraded to level one security level. Please be careful not to disclose it to others."
Cheng Shang was shocked. Level One security level meant the entire Central City was under threat. He replied solemnly, "As a consultant to the Bureau, I must abide by the confidentiality agreement."
Chen Chuan hung up the phone. Since they didn't know where the rift was, they had to make arrangements on all sides. The geographical environment of Jiaoshan was special. Although it was not as good as the Three Mountains, once it was occupied, it would definitely be a nail that was difficult to remove, so they had to pay attention to it.
Next, he prepared to set off for Yangzhi. Since he had to send people there, he had to try to ensure their safety. Only by going there in person could he ensure this.
The Government Affairs Office has already informed him that they have accelerated the deployment of biological resources in the field, and that within three days at the latest, the field in the Sanshan area will be connected to the central city.
He packed up and prepared to leave today when the voice of the interface came. He took a look and answered it. The voice of the secretary Qiao Yang said, "Director Chen, this is Qiao Yang."
Chen Chuan said, "Secretary Qiao, what's going on?"
Qiao Yang said, "That's right. Director Chen, do you remember that the Linax Federation once intended to invite you to visit the Federation?"
Chen Chuan nodded: "I remember."
Qiao Yang said, "The official invitation has arrived. They invite you to visit the Linax Federation this year. The correspondence will expire next year, and the first group of invited guests has already departed. I wonder if you would like to go. If so, the Government Affairs Office will arrange your itinerary among the guests visiting in the second half of the year. Do you think this arrangement is acceptable?"
Chen Chuan thought about it. The headquarters of the Yuanren Company was in the Linax Federation. He had always wanted to investigate the affairs of this body's parents, but he lacked the strength. In addition, the situation in the central city was complicated, so he could not leave for the time being, so he could not go.
Now he has reached the realm of Changsheng Temple, and Xu Chan has become a fighter in the central city. There is no problem even if he leaves. After he deals with the matter in front of him, he can go there.
It would be most convenient for him to follow the visiting delegation. As a fighter, he would be restricted wherever he went. If he had a legal identity, it would undoubtedly be the most convenient.
He said, "Secretary Qiao, I have no objection. Let's arrange it this way for now."
Qiao Yang said, "Okay. If Director Chen has any other requests or needs to change your schedule, you can contact me at any time."
Chen Chuanshuo said: "Well, thank you, Secretary Qiao."
Qiao Yang quickly said a few polite words, then apologized and ended the call.
Chen Chuan glanced outside. The evening sun was neither hot nor dry. He tidied himself up, said hello to his aunt, and took the elevator to the underground garage.
Not long after, he drove out in an off-road vehicle, left the villa area through a hidden passage, and then drove all the way north towards the National Avenue.
Whether riding an airship or flying, it would be too conspicuous. There might be spies from the old imperial family in the central city. Now he deliberately drove an off-road vehicle that he had never driven before, and the field signal was also processed accordingly, thus avoiding his whereabouts being discovered.
Because Chao Ming was too conspicuous, he did not fly with the car this time, but lay obediently on the back seat.
He suddenly thought of the two little guys. They had planned to take the things he gave them to school to show off, but Nian Fuli told them not to take them out and not to tell anyone about their cousin's return. Fortunately, the little guys were sensible now and promised loudly that they would never reveal anything and would not be traitors.
He smiled, turned the steering wheel, and drove onto the avenue. In less than an hour, he left the central city and drove onto the National Avenue. As the scene moved away, he reached out and turned on the radio, listening to the music programs that he had not listened to for a long time.
Every few meters along the way, you can see field information stations set up on the roadside, but they are not officially connected yet.
But it's coming soon.
He looked ahead, concentrating on driving. Late at night, the SUV successfully passed the checkpoint and entered Yangzhi City. However, this time, he did not stop in the city, nor did he go to any government departments. Instead, he drove directly through the city, heading north, all the way to the old house.
He used to come here every year, but he didn't come last year because he spent the New Year in the central city and then went directly to the fusion area. This time, he took the opportunity to clean up and will stay here temporarily for the next few days.
There are basically no people coming to this area. Meng Shu has never come back since she left here. As for other houses nearby, except for some people living in some farther places, there are basically no people living nearby.
After entering the house, he added some oil to the algae oil generator in the basement, started it, turned on the lights in the house, cleaned the whole house a little, and took out a few cans of tea and some storable food from the car.
After finishing the tidying up, he did not practice, but leaned back on the sofa and picked up a book to read. This book was the Xuanjiao Di Ku Zhi, which recorded the caves and blessed places marked out by the Xuanjiao all over the world.
Well, these locations are not limited to Dashun, but encompass the entire world.
As early as the ancient and medieval times, masters of Xuanjiao and Chanjiao had already left the East Land, searching for cracks and places where they could practice and establish their religions.
This has also left a profound impact around the world. For example, in Yinglu, which is now the Linax Federation, there are still several traditions of Xuanjiao and Zen Buddhism, which are said to date back two thousand years and have a very large influence in the local area.
Since he was going to the Federation, he planned to go there and take a look, read some books, and learn a little bit about it.
At the same time, an off-road vehicle was driving towards Jiaoshan. Ren Xiaotian was sitting in the driver's seat and Lu Ke was sitting next to him.
Because he was more familiar with the situation in Jiaoshan, Chen Chuan asked him to visit there this time. It was Chen Chuan who told him about Lu Ke's situation and asked him to try to get the specific information there from the latter.
However, after contacting him, Lu Ke insisted on coming along, saying that he was from Jiaoshan and was familiar with the situation here. Considering that it would be more convenient to move around with a local person, he also brought him along.
The car was silent all the way. Lu Ke was listening to the music in the game. Ren Xiaotian hesitated for a long time before saying, "You, you came back last time?"
Lu Ke looked at him, turned off the music in the game, and said, "I went back last year and brought my sister and mother out. That place is not a place for people to stay."
"Do you know anyone you trust?"
Lu Ke said, "Yes, I have many brothers there who grew up with me. I wanted to bring them out, but the local leader refused to let them go."
He spoke with resentment: "The village chief treats the villagers as his own property. If I hadn't brought some things he needed and strapped explosives to my body when I returned, he might have wanted to keep me here."
Ren Xiaotian looked at him, then at the dark outline of Jiaoshan Mountain in the distance. After a while, he said, "Let's carry out the mission first. When the mission is over, I will help you lead the others."
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(End of this chapter)
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