Chapter 394: Breaking Change
Meng Huang's figure gradually grew taller and swelled, as if there was something inside that was unable to restrain this skin and was trying to squeeze out.
His skin was cracking, and something like quicksand was constantly leaking out from the cracks. Some lumps were also falling off his body. Every time a bit fell off, the part of him that belonged to the "human" seemed to be gone.
In just a short while, his figure rose to more than three meters in height, and the place where there was obviously nothing was filled with huge shadows, and the ever-changing shadows twisted on the faces of everyone present.
All these changes happened in full view of the public, in front of the gaze of all the members of the Meng family. They were stunned and confused.
Only a few family members of higher status who knew the truth had any idea, and their eyes turned into horror when they looked at Meng Huang.
Chen Chuan stood there calmly. He glanced around and confirmed that the entire room and even the outside were covered with Tantric rituals. These were not painted with any Tantric materials, but were directly integrated into the building materials and covered up with complicated decorations.
At the same time, it used good lighting to cover up the dark side. If it was not activated under normal circumstances, it would not have any effect on people. No wonder he didn't feel anything unusual just now.
Judging from the current situation, this should be some kind of extremely effective restraint ritual, probably used to deal with people like Meng Huang.
Meng Huang then slowly raised his head, covering half of his face, revealing one eye. He stared at Meng Lai and said, "Is this a ritual?"
He glanced at the Meng family members who were looking at him in shock on the screen, grinned and said, "But it doesn't matter. We just need to deal with everyone we saw today."
A member of the Meng family couldn't help but question loudly, "You've become like this, you're no longer a human being. Do you still want to inherit the company?"
Meng Huang actually chose to answer him: "Of course, otherwise why would I play this game with you?"
"You think we will accept you? You think people outside will accept you?"
"Why not?"
Meng Huang showed an amused look.
"Once I take control of the company, as long as I give up enough benefits, make greater compromises, and promise to operate within a certain range, do you think they will accept me?
The Bureau of Processing? It doesn't matter if they don't want to, I believe some will.
You say I'm not human, even if I don't look human, but as long as what I do is human, and what you hear and see is human, then what's behind it is really that important?"
He looked at Meng Lai and seemed to smile. "Since you can tolerate a substitute under the consciousness coordinator, why can't you tolerate me?"
As he spoke, he slowly lowered his other hand. A larger eyeball emerged from the torn skin of that half of his face, occupying almost the entire cheek. The edges were covered with sharp teeth and randomly filled with blood vessels. The physiological organs and certain external features there seemed to be completely disrupted.
The Meng family members in the light curtain looked on in shock, and some of them suddenly vomited.
Facing such a scene, Meng Lai remained calm, perhaps he had been prepared for it. He said to everyone on the other side of the screen, "You should have seen it, and you also know why I chose Xiaoshu."
"Second brother, what happened to him?"
"Yeah, Uncle Er, what is this?"
Not everyone knows the truth about the world. Most of the Meng family members don't care about anything. They just enjoy their lives with the money and family profits given by the family and the company. Of course, they don't know what is going on.
Meng Lai didn't explain. He looked at Chen Chuan who was standing there and said solemnly, "Executive Chen, Xiaoshu's safety is in your hands. Please send her away safely."
Chen Chuan nodded. He could see that although Meng Huang's power was restricted by the ritual, it might not be trapped for long, perhaps only for a while.
Meng Shu stood up, bowed to Meng Lai, and then walked out with Yan Yi.
Meng Huang suddenly looked back, but it was not a normal look, because his body did not move, only the huge eyeball on that half of his face rolled, but everyone seemed to be stared at.
The security guard he brought with him had been standing still since he came in, and had no reaction even when all kinds of strange things happened to him. But when he heard his words, he immediately rushed forward and punched Chen Chuan and others. However, before the attack got close, a gust of wind came, and Aunt Yu blocked the way.
She raised her seemingly frail arm slightly to block the fist. The specially designed floor suddenly sank, and the surrounding furniture made creaking sounds.
Chen Chuan didn't even glance to the side. He walked out directly with Meng Shu. At this time, he used a separate channel to contact the processing bureau and asked them to take a look at the situation here.
Meng Lai then looked at Meng Zhenghuai again and said apologetically, "Uncle, I'm sorry for dragging you into this matter today."
"Oh, don't say that. I'm already 120 years old. I even reported two years less of my age so I could be an apprentice. I've lived enough.
If I don't come today, he won't feel at ease to come, right?
Xiao Lai, your great-grandfather will give you one last push. You are right to choose Xiao Shu, and you are worthy of the old Meng family..."
Meng Zhenghuai was halfway through his words when two men, who were obviously the fighter's servants, came up and gently lifted him up, and led him directly out of the room.
Meng Lai watched them leave, but he did not leave. In just a short while, Aunt Yu had gradually suppressed Meng Huang's security guard, and it was obvious that the winner would be decided in a while.
He retracted his gaze, looked at Meng Huang, who had grown immensely taller, and asked, "Can I ask which one you are? Or rather... which one of them are you?"
Meng Huang's large eyes rolled, staring at him. "Why are you asking these questions now? Have you changed your mind? Or do you want to negotiate a deal with me?"
Meng Lai said naturally, "I just want to confirm your identity to facilitate the subsequent conversation. After all, you are all different, and you should have different attitudes towards different people."
Meng Huang had risen to a height of over four meters, his head almost touching the ceiling. He leaned over Meng Lai with his massive body and looked: "Since you attacked me, do you still want to talk to me?"
"Is there a problem?"
Meng Lai smiled and said matter-of-factly, "You guys have always believed in strength. If I didn't restrain your power, how could you be willing to sit down and listen to me? I think now is the right time."
A mist formed in Meng Huang's eyes for a moment, but it quickly receded. "It seems like you've been preparing for this day for a long time?"
Meng Lai admitted, "Yes, today's situation is what I hoped for. It can limit the impact here and not affect the company. Even if some information leaks out, there will be a way to explain it to the outside world."
"But your strength seems a little weak. I'm afraid this isn't enough."
Meng Huang looked around, then glanced down. His eyes seemed to see something through the floor. He said, "Your real body should be sleeping at the bottom of this manor right now. I can feel it."
Meng Lai nodded and said, "You're right. If it weren't for this, if you hadn't confirmed the news, you wouldn't have come here today, right?"
Meng Huang was slightly surprised. "It seems you deliberately leaked the information Meng Xu gave me? But it doesn't matter, as long as it's true." As he spoke, he twisted his body, causing the room to shake. He muttered, "It will be soon, very soon."
Meng Lai didn't seem to mind this. He said calmly, "Don't worry about the ritual not being powerful enough. Even if I can't deal with you, people from the processing bureau will come and take you back later."
Meng Huang, however, seemed to have heard something amusing and said playfully, "You're pinning your hopes on the people from the Processing Bureau? But they might not be able to arrive."
At the same time, deal with the situation within the bureau.
Since half an hour ago, Director Wu has been receiving non-stop calls from City Hall.
Violent incidents involving fighters occurred simultaneously in several areas of the central city, one in particular occurring directly opposite the city hall, causing extremely adverse consequences.
Several media outlets have expressed concerns about the safety of Central City and the crimes committed by fighters. Although the Bureau was not named, who knows where the finger is pointed.
Several city hall officials and councillors also expressed their intention to inspect the handling bureau and asked them to immediately send additional personnel to the scene of the incident, especially near city hall.
But he pushed them all back.
He believed that this matter was deliberately pushed by Meng Huang, Ferris Wheel and some other companies behind the scenes, so at this time he firmly disagreed, but was prepared to deploy manpower to Meng's Manor to solve the problem once and for all, rather than causing any sequelae in the future.
He said to the deputy director, "If they have the guts, they can fire me immediately. Otherwise, I will definitely proceed with this matter today."
Deputy Director Fang was about to say something when a call suddenly came in. His expression grew serious and he immediately answered it. After listening, he said with a complicated expression, "Director Wu, I'm afraid this time it's not up to you. The Ministry of Defense just reported that there's unusual activity at the Ring Curtain, and they need us to deploy personnel for support."
Director Wu frowned and said, "There's a routine operations team guarding the ring screen. Why are they suddenly asking for more personnel?"
"You know about that incident before." Deputy Director Fang sighed. "It is said that too many people were sacrificed, resulting in vacancies in certain areas."
Director Wu seemed to be getting angry and slammed the table: "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
Deputy Director Fang shook his head. "The higher-ups have their own considerations."
"What about the backup staff? Don't they still have backup staff?" Director Wu tapped the table with his fingers.
After a while, Deputy Director Fang slowly said, "You know, they won't use these people unless it's absolutely necessary. They are used to provide support."
Director Wu walked back and forth a few steps, frowning. After a while, he finally spoke: "But since the defense of the ring curtain is a problem, I won't drag it down. That place is indeed more important..."
At the same time, he used his contact credentials to say, "Have Lao Wan and Xiao Lu stay. Everyone else return. The bureau has other arrangements. Have them go pick up Officer Chen. Also, tell them not to force it. If things are impossible, just protect your own people."
After giving the instructions, his expression was still solemn. Being able to squeeze out two people was already the greatest help he had. He just hoped that it could be handled properly this time.
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(End of this chapter)
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