Chapter 22: Chapter 22: At Any Cost

The next day.

During a break from studying, Su Xin took out his phone to browse local news and happened to see a piece of international news pop up—

A pair of foreign lovers were abducted from a hotel in Tongwa City during their tour.

Such audacious behavior caused an uproar in international public opinion, and the Wanghai Country’s government immediately released a statement, vowing to investigate thoroughly and promising an explanation to the victims and the international community.

Amidst the plethora of news reports, basic information and photos of the couple were released.

Su Xin immediately recognized that the couple were the very ones he had saved yesterday.

“Were they still captured?”

“It must have been the same group that acted, right? Why are these people so persistent? Do these two have anything special about them?”

Su Xin frowned in confusion.

He didn’t feel this was a deliberate provocation from the Black Wolf Gang, just found it puzzling.

Neither the authorities nor the Superpower Organization he imagined ought to be involved in this matter, since he had only saved the couple by chance. If those people wanted to investigate his identity, kidnapping the couple wouldn’t be of any use; they couldn’t possibly expect to use these unrelated people to force him out, could they?

After thinking for a while, he couldn’t figure it out.

Su Xin closed the news and continued to browse other local news.

Soon.

Another piece of news caught his attention.

“A fire broke out at the Kangbo Biomedical Company Lening Branch plant, injuring six, and police stated that it was caused by arson. The perpetrator was caught at the scene, and police have begun interrogation. However, as of the time of release, specific details of the case have not been disclosed…”

“Hm? A fire?”

Su Xin was stirred and sent messages to his parents to inquire about the situation through his communication app.

Although both his parents were senior technicians working in the lab, where firefighting measures were comprehensive, and it was unlikely they’d be affected by a plant fire, nobody could guarantee there wouldn’t be any unexpected situations.

By noon, his parents called via video to reassure him of their safety and mentioned a trip they were planning for Saturday, which made Su Xin finally breathe a sigh of relief.

…

Golden Shield Society Headquarters, top floor office.

Fang Keyi sat in his office, looking at various forms and documents on the computer.

In modern society, the operational processes of a syndicate aren’t much different from an ordinary company, except their business tends to lean towards high-profit industries that require substantial force to maintain stability. Most of the internal operations, work reports, and the issuing and receiving of orders are also done in document form.

As the leader of the society, Fang Keyi is not only adept at fighting and managing the syndicate, but also very skilled in handling basic documentation.

In today’s work report, he saw no news about the black-clad figure but didn’t take it too seriously.

It’s just a single day with no appearances; it doesn’t mean much. In any case, he had already tasked his trusted subordinates to keep an eye on the black-clad figure’s information, believing that more observation over time would yield results.

Just then.

His phone suddenly rang.

Fang Keyi picked it up and looked at it.

An unknown caller.

He immediately became stern.

His private phone was set to intercept unknown numbers, resulting in a message of an invalid number when regular strangers called. Only if the call was made thrice within ten seconds would it be connected.

A genuine stranger wouldn’t do this.

Fang Keyi cautiously locked the office door and then chose to answer the call.

“Hello, who is this?”

“Nobody in particular, just a casual chat.”

“Let’s talk tomorrow.”

After the strange introduction, the tone on the other end became indifferent:

“Communicate in the forum.”

“Okay.”

Fang Keyi responded.

After hanging up, he accessed the secret forum in the same way as before, opened a private message from an unknown user, and clicked the small icon in the lower left corner to decrypt it.

“Has the new mission started yet?”

Fang Keyi replied: “Not yet, I’m still gathering intelligence and preparing beforehand.”

“Alright, a core member will join you tomorrow to assist in your actions. Also, thoroughly investigate the message you sent.”

Fang Keyi understood the reference to the black-clad figure capable of Instant Teleportation he had mentioned in his previous message and quickly explained: “I haven’t confirmed the person’s existence, and there was no appearance last night.”

“I know, just cooperate.”

“Understood.”

“By the way, the news reported a fire at Kangbo Biotechnology today. What’s the situation?”

“Not clear, it wasn’t my arrangement. I’m currently investigating but I’m concerned about compromising my identity, which could affect subsequent actions, so I dare not inquire openly. Hence, no accurate information yet.”

“Alright, then don’t take any action for now.”

“Understood.”

After ending the communication, Fang Keyi exited the forum, cleaned up the background data and traces.

Leaning back in the office chair, he couldn’t help but muse: “It seems the organization’s pressure is increasing. Sending a core member for an Instant Teleportation Superpower User whose existence isn’t even confirmed is certainly aiming to recruit a new organization member.”

“Indeed, surviving the vast net of major international consortia is impressive on its own.”

“With the cooperation of a core member, the task at Kangbo Biotechnology should be much simpler. Hopefully, my identity won’t be exposed.”

…

Meanwhile.

Elsewhere, a luxury private jet landed at the airport, and four people stepped out.

Leading them was a middle-aged man with ordinary features, followed by three young men, all sporting crew cuts, clad in black suits, wearing sunglasses, and exuding an aura of indifference.

Noticeably among the three young men with buzz cuts, aside from one with a rather handsome appearance, the other two having rugged, muscular physiques, with arms thicker than many women’s thighs. Given their matching attire and almost identical faces, it was immediately apparent they were twins.

Twins sturdy as bears.

After disembarking, the four quickly boarded a black seven-seater luxury van, heading straight towards Tongwa City.

The business vehicle drove directly into the parking lot beneath the headquarters of the Black Wolf Gang, where the gang leader, Yan Dingjiang, personally greeted them.

“Welcome, welcome. I’m Yan Dingjiang, the leader of the Black Wolf Gang. Please follow me, gentlemen.”

The middle-aged man nodded subtly and followed along with the three young men.

…

In the lavish reception room.

The five of them took their seats.

The middle-aged man sat in the main seat and said calmly:

“Any news on the black-clad figure?”

“Not yet.”

Yan Dingjiang chuckled wryly: “The individual only appeared last night and was wrapped too tightly, leaving no clues behind.”

“The only thing known is that last night, this person was being chivalrous all around Tongwa City, possibly a hot-blooded youth just awakened to superpowers.”

“At present, I can only direct my men to capture more small fries, hoping to provoke the target into revealing themselves more. This may provide a chance to discover more clues, allowing us to identify them.”

The middle-aged man nodded:

“Alright, try that method for now. But remember, don’t alert them. The higher-ups place great importance on this person, and you must identify their true identity at all costs, understand?”

“Understood, Mr. Zheng!”

“Also…”

The middle-aged man, referred to as Mr. Zheng, gently tapped his finger on the table and continued: “Kangbo Biotechnology is in a rather critical phase recently. While you conduct your operations, don’t delay the supply of small fry.”

“Yes!”

Yan Dingjiang replied respectfully.

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