#154 - Chapter 154 Cyborg Experiment

“I could tell at a glance that Yun Que wasn't from the settlement. Because there was light in his eyes, and his heart still held passion. Although he tried his best to disguise it, we lived together every day, so he couldn't hide it from me at all. He was very mysterious and powerful. Every once in a while, he would go to Huaizhou city alone with a dog, and then bring back a pile of supplies. Once, when he came back, all his clothes were torn, covered in claw marks. We were terrified, but unexpectedly, he was completely fine, with no wounds on his body.”

“Later, he asked me if I wanted to change my way of life. He said that if I was willing, he could recommend me to a place. There would be endless food and warm beds. Most importantly, there were antigens. With just one injection, we would never be infected by the virus and would become as powerful as him.”

“But fate plays tricks on people. One day, a recruitment notice was posted in the settlement. The conditions were very attractive, so I signed up. Thanks to Yun Que's help, I was in good physical condition and was successfully selected. But who knew that I would fall into the abyss from then on. I drank the holy water and ate the pills, and from then on, I became neither human nor ghost. When I returned to my residence again, it was already a month later. Thanks to his care, my child was still healthy.”

“That night, Yun Que questioned me why I joined the Crimson Robe Society. I didn't hide anything and told him the whole story. He sighed and didn't say much. He told me he needed to enter the Crimson Robe Society and hoped I could help. My position was very high. Joining the society meant becoming a Holy Envoy, so arranging a small position was simply easy.”

“If it's really like you said, why didn't you tell him the secret of the Spirit Summoning Technique?” Dongfang Chen asked.

In March, Dongfang Chen contacted Yun Que and inquired about the Spirit Summoning Technique. At that time, Yun Que only knew about the existence of the Spirit Summoning Technique but didn't know the process of casting it.

“I haven't mastered the Spirit Summoning Technique for long either,” Holy Envoy Number Three replied.

“So, the information that Yun Que sent back earlier, about the Crimson Robe Society having a major operation, was leaked to him by you?” Dongfang Chen asked.

“Yes,” Holy Envoy Number Three replied.

Qu Zhengping also sent a message: The situation is true.

Dongfang Chen nodded after seeing Qu Zhengping's reply.

“I can agree to your conditions. Tell me, what secrets are you going to provide?”

“The higher-ups of the Crimson Robe Society seem to be secretly conducting experiments on cyborgs,” Holy Envoy Number Three said.

“Cyborgs? What are the specific experiment details?” This was the first time Dongfang Chen had heard of this.

“I don't know the specifics. I overheard it by accident.”

“Do you have anything else to add?” Dongfang Chen nodded and then asked.

“My daughter's matter…?” Holy Envoy Number Three asked hopefully.

“I'm sorry, I can't agree to your daughter's matter,” Dongfang Chen replied.

“Is that so…? Well then!” Number Three lowered his head silently and closed his eyes.

“Perhaps it's better for you to raise her yourself!” Dongfang Chen added.

“Ah?” Number Three raised his head, staring at him blankly, not knowing what he meant.

“The toxins in your body have already been cleared by the medicine. I will have a doctor help you reattach your hands. There's no way to fix your legs in the short term, so I can only provide you with a pair of prosthetics. That way, living a normal life won't be a problem,” Dongfang Chen said.

“You're going to let me go?” Number Three asked in confusion.

“That's right,” Dongfang Chen admitted.

“Why?”

“You have provided us with information, and your crime doesn't warrant death,” Dongfang Chen said.

“Thank you!” Number Three nodded, as if understanding, and then thanked Dongfang Chen.

“That's it then. Stay in the Southeast Military Region for a few days until you recover from your injuries and the prosthetics are installed before going back. I'll have Yun Que take care of your daughter for a few days,” Dongfang Chen said.

“Okay,” Number Three had no objections.

Dongfang Chen left Holy Envoy Number Three's interrogation room.

“Mr. Dongfang, this Number Three is a Holy Envoy of the Crimson Robe Society. Are you really going to let him go back?” Zongzhen Yue asked.

“Commander Zong, we agreed beforehand that these people would be dealt with by me,” Dongfang Chen reminded him.

“Hey! That's not what I meant. I'm reminding you that this kind of person is very dangerous. You can't just believe him based on his one-sided story,” Zongzhen Yue explained.

“Commander Zong, don't worry, I have my own plans for this matter,” Dongfang Chen said with a smile.

“Alright, whatever you say!” Seeing that Dongfang Chen was confident, Zongzhen Yue stopped talking.

… …

June 8, 2055 AD.

This day was the day of the relocation of the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and the Mercenary Guild headquarters and the official establishment of the new headquarters.

Niu Xingwang had sent invitation letters to various settlements a few days in advance.

This was the first step for the Huatong Chamber of Commerce and the Mercenary Guild to officially enter the public eye.

In the morning, as soon as the sun rose, the streets of Funing District in Binjiang City were already bustling. This was an unprecedented lively scene since the end of the world.

A large number of newly recruited greeters and security personnel, wearing uniform uniforms, shuttled back and forth, receiving the arriving guests.