Chapter 23: Chapter 23: Core Member Volcano

While the two major gangs in the cities began their actions either openly or secretly, Su Xin’s life returned to its previous calm.

After school, he played ball with friends, went home to write, and went to bed early.

Wednesday came next.

Based on the timing of Su Xin’s previous two mission triggers, the first was on Friday last week, the second was on Monday, both at five in the afternoon, and both at the school classroom.

If the mission truly triggers automatically at the set time, Su Xin will likely trigger another mission tomorrow afternoon, possibly awakening his third ability.

Given this situation.

Su Xin decided to temporarily suspend his urban vigilante activities at night for two days and see what happens tomorrow.

…

“Mr. Volcano, this is the intelligence I’ve gathered over the past two days.”

In a private room of a restaurant, Fang Keyi, president of the Golden Shield Gang, handed a document to the young man next to him and whispered.

The young man referred to as Volcano, tall and ordinary-looking, with a crew cut hairstyle, was quite inconspicuous in a crowd.

He took the document and examined it carefully, quickly frowned and rudely criticized:

“This intelligence is too simplistic.”

“You must understand, this is one of their secret experimental bases, with extremely tight internal security systems and self-destruct mechanisms. Without sufficiently detailed intelligence support, it’s impossible for us to steal the data we want.”

As he spoke, the document in his hand spontaneously combusted, quickly turning to ashes that scattered on the ground.

Fang Keyi smiled bitterly: “Mr. Volcano, precisely because it’s their secret experimental base, I couldn’t acquire such detailed intelligence, especially in such a short time.”

Volcano shook his head:

“Their secret experimental bases are deeply concealed. We’ve spent considerable effort finding this place and sacrificed many people, indeed leaving little time for you. But we can’t retreat just because it’s difficult.”

“From the moment you became one of our peripheral members, you knew who our opponents were and how tough it is to fight them, so none of this is an excuse.”

“I’ll give you three more days; you must gather as detailed intelligence as possible, otherwise, you’ll support me in a full assault at that time, destroy them, and try to capture several key personnel.”

Fang Keyi’s expression changed:

“A full assault? What if our identities get exposed…”

“I’ll take you away.”

“But I have family.”

“Then investigate the intelligence thoroughly, or prepare for your family’s aftermath.”

Volcano said coldly.

“And also…”

“Keep an eye on the Black Robes’ information.”

Fang Keyi looked grim but still nodded: “I understand!”

…

After leaving the restaurant.

Fang Keyi arranged the intelligence gathering work, then called home.

“Honey, what’s up?”

“…”

Fang Keyi was about to speak but suddenly hesitated for a moment.

He originally wanted his wife and daughter to travel abroad for a few days to avoid getting involved if they indeed face Kangbo Biological Company.

But considering Kangbo Biological Company’s real backing, this idea was meaningless because if his identity is exposed and listed as an enemy, his wife and daughter would have no escape anywhere.

So now, all he can do is gather detailed intelligence to avoid direct confrontation and identity exposure.

“What’s up?”

The woman on the other end sensed something strange and cautiously asked.

Fang Keyi snapped back to reality and said, “Mengzhu’s mood has been bad lately, please comfort her well. I’ll have someone release her bank card soon, and also… about the last incident, please tell her I’m sorry.”

“Keyi, these words are more effective when you tell her personally. Otherwise, do you think Mengzhu will forgive you given her personality?”

Fang Keyi sighed and said, “She’ll understand eventually.”

Phone hung up.

…

“Hmph! I don’t care about his apology, he just knows how to use money to threaten and control me. If he has the guts, let him freeze my bank card forever. I have plenty of friends, even without his money, I can still live well.”

At a large mall’s fifth floor, Fang Mengzhu stood outside an international chain clothing store, holding her phone, dismissively saying.

“Alright, alright, Mom. My friends are calling me. We’ll talk about it when I get back.”

After hanging up the phone, she re-entered the clothing store, watched her friend coming out of the fitting room, and exaggeratedly exclaimed: “Wow! This dress looks gorgeous on you!”

Her friend stood in front of the fitting mirror, admired herself for a while, nodded in satisfaction:

“It does look good.”

She returned to the fitting room, changed out of the dress, and had the salesperson pack it. Then she affectionately linked arms with Fang Mengzhu and smiled: “Pick a few pieces yourself. When you’re feeling down, shopping is the best cure. Don’t worry; today’s expenses are on me.”

Fang Mengzhu smiled triumphantly: “No, today’s expenses are on me.”

“Your bank card is unfrozen?”

“Of course.”

“Hehe! That’s perfect. You’ve been tied up at home for a few days; today we’ll indulge in some revenge shopping.”

“Alright, we’ll go to the shooting range later.”

“Going to the shooting range again?”

Her friend’s face soured.

“Of course, shooting is the best way to vent, it’s decided.”

Fang Mengzhu said happily.

Her friend hesitated a bit, then suggested:

“Then I’ll call Shan Shidong over; let him keep you company. I’m really not into this.”

“Sure, have him come over; I have to win a round against him today!”

Fang Mengzhu said confidently.

…

“Ring ring ring!!”

The bell marking the end of school was crisp and pleasant.

Su Xin walked out of the classroom and happened to meet Lin Yufei from the adjacent class in the corridor, with a bandage on her forehead, making her very noticeable.

Previously, Su Xin never paid attention to her, but since they met the day before yesterday, he’s been noticing that Lin Yufei is always alone, seemingly without friends or social interactions at school.

“It’s not surprising, given her meticulous ways and cold personality; no one would want to make friends with her.”

Su Xin thought to himself.

Her personality was too cold, even making him reluctant to initiate a conversation with her. After a glance, he followed the crowd toward the stairs.

These days, he’s decided to stop playing the vigilante at night, losing the source of cause-and-effect points, making Su Xin somewhat unaccustomed.

Meanwhile, he’s considered another issue that was overlooked during his actions—

In previous actions, he succeeded easily, with a simple instant teleportation and punch quickly taking down one opponent. Others, seeing his teleportation, were too scared to fight back.

But this was mainly due to surprise attacks and the innate fear of ordinary people toward the extraordinary phenomenon of teleportation.

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