Chapter 588
Your Fate
Wei Zixuan said that the workload was simply too large.
The crematorium doesn't close for a day; there are bodies to be cremated every day, and many family members come to pay their respects. He can't possibly stop these people.
"Have you forgotten about Wu Ming's cremation? You don't need to worry about the crematorium. Once Wang Ba wakes up, he'll take care of it. Just do your job. Our safety is entirely in your hands. Remember, don't let a single person escape."
Jiang Nian looked serious, but Wei Zixuan couldn't calm down at all. He even began to doubt his own ears—was what he just heard real?
Wang Ba's military factory was actually hidden underground at the crematorium?
That's simply unbelievable, how could it be possible?
But Jiang Nian would never lie to herself!
Although Wei Zixuan couldn't process this fact for a while, as the captain of the anti-drug squad, he still knew what he should do at this critical moment.
This matter has reached a point where it's no longer something the anti-drug squad can handle; even the entire border town is losing control of the situation.
The military has already intervened, and Wei Zixuan has no idea what Jiang Nian is planning to do.
What will be the final outcome for these people in the border town after all these actions?
He didn't even dare to think about the impact it would have if this matter were to be exposed.
Who would have thought that a giant military factory was hidden beneath the crematorium in the border town?
If he could choose, Wei Zixuan would rather turn back time and never have known about this.
But there's no going back.
All he can do now is do as Jiang Nian says.
"Okay, I understand. After you go up the mountain tomorrow, I will lead people to surround the entire crematorium and make sure no one escapes."
Wei Zixuan wasn't a member of the military, but by saying those words, he was essentially making a pledge to Jiang Nian.
He couldn't change Jiang Nian's decision, so all Wei Zixuan could do was keep all the news under wraps.
He had already made up his mind that no matter what happened at the crematorium tomorrow, the truth would remain a secret and he would never let outsiders know.
"Relax, don't be so tense. With Wang Ba in our hands, even if something goes wrong in the military factory, those people will have to consider their boss's life, right? Wang Ba is our trump card."
Seeing Wei Zixuan's alarmed expression, Jiang Nian couldn't help but laugh out loud, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted him.
Jiang Nian almost forgot that Wei Zixuan was from the anti-drug squad, not the military. In this situation, he couldn't possibly remain as composed as they were.
Even with Jiang Nian's comforting words, Wei Zixuan still managed a bitter smile.
Such a big thing, but coming from Jiang Nian's mouth, it sounds as casual as if he were just going for a stroll in the mountains tomorrow.
He could only console himself that it was no wonder Jiang Nian was a member of the military and could carry out missions time and time again, while he was just a captain of a narcotics squad.
This is probably the insurmountable gap between the two of them.
"Comrade Jiang Nian, I won't stay here any longer. I need to make arrangements for tomorrow now, and there can't be any mistakes. If anything comes up, just let me know."
Wei Zixuan had already placed himself in the position of being under Jiang Nian's command, and his attitude became increasingly respectful, even unconsciously using honorifics when he spoke.
Jiang Nian was taken aback by Wei Zixuan's sudden change in attitude, but he understood that Wei Zixuan was right.
He Chenguang and I might not have as many things to do, since Wang Ba is in their hands. But Wei Zixuan has a lot more to arrange, so he can't be as relaxed as they are.
After Wei Zixuan left, Jiang Nian went into the room where Wang Ba was sleeping.
He was holding a silver needle in his hand.
A faint blue light shone from the tip of the needle.
This is something the system gave me; it can wake Wang Ba from his coma.
Thinking of this, Jiang Nian couldn't help but want to complain about the system again.
If there's something this good, why didn't you do it sooner? Why did you have to squeeze it out little by little?
Of course, the points spent to exchange for this item were also a considerable amount for Jiang Nian.
All I can say is that the points I accumulated from previous tasks are now flowing out in a rush.
It seems we need to find a way to get the system to issue more tasks.
Otherwise, even if he still has a lot of points in his account, it won't be enough to stop him from spending them like this.
I wonder if the system will give me some points after taking down the military factory this time?
It seems the system hasn't been assigning any tasks lately.
Jiang Nian scratched his head, belatedly realizing what had happened.
"System? System, come out here!"
With questions in mind, Jiang Nian couldn't wait any longer and didn't bother to wake Wang Ba first; he immediately started calling the system.
The system could hear all of Jiang Nian's thoughts, and at this moment it really wanted to play dead—it felt that Jiang Nian's cunning nature had returned, as if he was plotting something.
"System, system, if you don't come out soon, I'm going to consider breaking our bond!"
The system remained silent, but Jiang Nian kept shouting.
This time he even brought up the idea of severing ties—although the system isn't human, that doesn't stop him from using it as a threat.
"Dear host, it is necessary to remind you that this relationship cannot be broken at will. Moreover, if you rashly unbind before completing all system tasks, you will be reduced to your original form and all the skills you have previously acquired will be taken back."
The system finally broke its silence and slowly spoke.
The cold voice was devoid of emotion, yet Jiang Nian inexplicably felt that the system's words were mocking him!
Got it!
He was the one trying to threaten the system, but he was always the one being threatened!
"System, I've done so many missions, why is the penalty for failure always the same: all my skills are taken away? Does this mean you can't fail your missions at all?"
For once, Jiang Nian started arguing with the system.
Although he had completed every task before, the system showed no humanity whatsoever.
Not only do they not take the initiative to do things, but they also threaten him at the drop of a hat!
If the mission fails, all skills will be withdrawn.
Jiang Nian always felt that he had been busy for a long time, but in the end he hadn't accomplished anything.
The thought of being all alone in the future, knowing nothing, and only able to hide in a corner waiting to die sent a chill down Jiang Nian's spine.
Holy crap, that's terrible.
"Dear host, I'm sorry, your permissions are too low, I cannot answer this question."
The system reacted quickly this time; it provided a concise explanation as soon as Jiang Nian finished complaining.
Hearing this made Jiang Nian's already bad mood even worse. A million alpacas seemed to be stampeding through her mind.
This system is a total rip-off!
"Forget about that. Tell me first, if we take down Wang Ba's military factory and control the whole area, what kind of reward will I get?"
Jiang Nian shook his head, banishing the inexplicable images from his mind, and decided to get down to business first.
The system just steered the conversation off course!
Jiang Nian even patted his head—he didn't know if it was because he had been spending too much time with the system, but his IQ seemed to have dropped a bit.
"Dear host, the system must remind you that this mission does not seem to have been issued by this system." For some reason, the system always felt that its host was becoming more and more eccentric.
It's nighttime now, and the host isn't asleep, so why are you daydreaming?
"Of course I know that the military factory mission is a military mission. But the skills I got from you are all about repairing weapons, right? So I think you, as a system, are definitely interested in this military factory of Wang Ba. So, how about we make a deal? You send me a mission and I get some reward, and I'll try my best to find something in the military factory that will interest you."
Jiang Nian inexplicably felt looked down upon by the system, but he didn't care.
Anyway, what he wanted was the system reward; whether the system looked down on him or not didn't matter.
In front of the system, he was like a blank sheet of paper, unable to hide any of his thoughts. So Jiang Nian simply laid everything out on the table.
"What? The host wants to make a deal with this system?"
The system was truly stunned this time; Jiang Nian could hear the shock in its voice.
Jiang Nian felt pretty impressive for being able to shock the system and cause it to change its emotions.
He thought the system was truly omnipotent.
But this time the system didn't guess his true thoughts, so it can be considered a pretty good gain, right?
“Yes. I believe the military factory must contain what the system wants, so I’m making a deal with you in advance. You give me a reward, and I’ll help you search for it. Otherwise, once the military factory is taken over, I’ll confiscate everything. Then, whatever you want, you won’t get anything.”
Jiang Nian stated that he was not trying to scare the system; he was simply stating a reason.
It has to be said that Jiang Nian is quite clever to think of a way to reason with the system.
The system remained silent for a long time, and Jiang Nian didn't urge it, just waited.
About half an hour has passed?
Jiang Nian silently calculated the time in his mind. The fact that the system had been silent for so long because of the transaction he proposed was enough to prove one thing—
There must be something the system wants in Wang Ba's military factory!
When the system reminded him of the large steel gate behind the ravine, Jiang Nian had a vague feeling—
The system is unaware of the situation inside the military factory.
It is precisely because the system is unclear that this is explained from another angle—
In this world, the system is not omniscient or omnipotent.
That's why Jiang Nian had the confidence to negotiate with the system.
"Dear host, system task issued, system task issued."
"The specific details of this mission are: Within 48 hours, the host must find a green crystal in the military factory underground at the crematorium."
"Mission Reward: 1,000 points. One pill that can temporarily enhance your abilities."
"Punishment for mission failure: All skills previously acquired by the host will be revoked."
"Host, keep it up!"
The system finally spoke, its cold voice revealing no emotion, as if the shock Jiang Nian had heard earlier was just an illusion.
The system task has been issued.
Jiang Nian stroked his chin—a green crystal? Would a military factory have something like this?
The fact that the system wants this thing means it's definitely not simple.
After pondering for a while and confirming that the system would no longer make a sound, Jiang Nian picked up the silver needle again and gently inserted it into Wang Ba's temple.
After putting away the silver needles, Jiang Nian sat on a chair by the bed and waited quietly.
Not long after, less than two minutes later, Wang Ba slowly opened his eyes.
When Wang Ba saw the ceiling, he was momentarily dazed.
After being a powerful figure for many years, he was jolted awake after a couple of seconds of confusion.
Almost instinctively, he sat up straight and immediately saw Jiang Nian smiling at him.
"Comrade Jiang Nian, you put poison in the water I drank."
Wang Ba used an affirmative sentence, not an interrogative sentence.
If Jiang Nian hadn't drugged him, he wouldn't have been unconscious for so long.
While talking to Jiang Nian, Wang Ba's gaze had already swept to the clock on the wall—almost a whole night had passed since he had regained consciousness.
"Mr. Wang is indeed very vigilant. Indeed, without some kind of drug, how could you sleep so peacefully?"
In less than two hours, it will be dawn. Once it's light, I'll take you to the military factory. Do you think we should let the people there know beforehand?
Jiang Nian looked at Wang Ba with a faint smile on his face and spoke slowly.
His expression was so natural that it was impossible to tell what he was thinking at that moment.
But Wang Ba's heart skipped a beat and suddenly sank.
Jiang Nian suddenly collapsed for no reason; this is definitely not normal.
Although Jiang Nian and He Chenguang had taken him from the naval base to the border town these past two days, they hadn't skimped on him along the way.
Jiang Nian's unusual behavior must have some hidden meaning.
In just a few minutes, countless thoughts had flashed through Wang Ba's mind.
Could it be that Jiang Nian has already been to the crematorium?
The thought suddenly popped into Wang Ba's mind, but he immediately dismissed it.
Absolutely impossible!
Jiang Nian must have gone to see someone, but it definitely couldn't have been the crematorium!
Wang Ba knew the situation at the border town crematorium better than anyone.
Even if Jiang Nian is a member of the military, it's impossible for him to discover the secret there in just a few hours.
"Okay, but as you know, Comrade Jiang Nian, I haven't been in contact with Zhou Zhou for several days. Normally, after the transaction with Japan is completed, I should contact Zhou Zhou and have him arrange for someone to escort me out of the country. But this time the situation is special, and I'm with you now. You want to come with me to the military factory, but what identity do you plan to use to enter?"
While secretly observing Jiang Nian's expression, Wang Ba carefully explained the current situation.
In fact, Wang Ba's original plan was to finish trading with the people of Japan in international waters and then leave China for other countries.
Moreover, he really should contact Zhou Zhou after the transaction with Japan is over.
But this time the situation is special. Wang Ba had told Zhou Zhou before that if he didn't contact him now, it was because he was in a hurry to enter another country. He would contact him again after he found a suitable place to escape China's pursuit.
Who could have imagined that such a huge mistake would happen and that they would fall into Jiang Nian's hands?
"This phone contains nothing but a SIM card. And as you know, it's under full military surveillance. We know every word you say to Zhou Zhou. Don't even think about escaping from me. Smart people understand that cooperating with us now is the best way out. Otherwise, Wang Dahu's fate will be your fate." (End of Chapter)