Chapter 57
: The Highest-Level Airport Pickup!
10,000 meters above the ground.
A black Gulfstream G650 business jet with no markings was speeding above the clouds.
This is a special plane dispatched by the Chinese military.
Inside the cabin.
Jiang Han closed his eyes to rest, his consciousness sinking into the system space.
【Ding! 】
[Congratulations, host, on completing the hidden achievement 'Abyss Lord'!]
[Achievement Description: With a mortal body, you physically subdue a prehistoric behemoth and force it to submit!]
[Rewards being processed...]
[Reward obtained: Qilin bloodline concentration increased to 30%!]
[Acquired Skill: Golden Eyes (Beginner) - Able to see through all illusions and tricks, exerting mental pressure on evil creatures!]
[Item obtained: Marrow Cleansing Pill (Cola Flavor) x1!]
boom!
The rewards were distributed.
Jiang Han felt his blood boil instantly.
The feeling was like having magma poured into your veins.
Each heartbeat was accompanied by a thunderous roar.
The Qilin tattoo that originally covered his left shoulder now seemed to come alive, spreading towards his chest and back.
The dark lines became more complex and grotesque.
The Qilin's eyes shone with an eerie golden light!
"call……"
Jiang Han suddenly opened her eyes.
Two golden beams of light shot out from his pupils, flashing and disappearing in the dimly lit cabin.
I happened to pass by a flight attendant who was about to pour water, and my eyes met those eyes.
"what!"
Startled, she flinched, and the water glass on the tray fell to the ground.
That feeling... was like being stared at by a prehistoric beast, making the hairs on my body stand on end!
"Feel sorry."
Jiang Han blinked, and the golden light in his eyes quickly disappeared, returning to a deep black.
"I had a nightmare."
He gave a brief explanation, but his voice was more magnetic than before, with a metallic quality.
……
Four hours later.
A top-secret military airport in the western suburbs of Beijing.
It was already late at night.
But the entire airport was brightly lit and under extremely tight security.
Both sides of the runway.
Two rows of fully armed special forces soldiers stood guard every five meters.
Even on the nearby helipad, there were several armored vehicles and armed helicopters on standby.
This is not for arresting criminals.
It was to welcome the heroes.
Or rather... to welcome a "national-level" strategic deterrent force.
The plane landed slowly and taxied to the apron.
The hatch opened.
Jiang Han, wrapped in a black military overcoat, walked down the gangway.
The early summer night breeze in the capital carried a hint of heat, but it felt incredibly comforting on his face.
The air at home smells the best.
It didn't have that fishy smell of dead fish and rotten shrimp.
Down the gangway.
Several black Hongqi sedans had been waiting for a long time.
The car door opened.
An elderly man in military uniform, with a general's star on his shoulder, strode forward.
His hair was gray, but he was in good spirits and had sharp eyes like an eagle.
It was Li Zhenguo, the highest-ranking official in Bureau 749.
"Advisor Jiang!"
Li Zhenguo did not shake hands.
Instead, he stood at attention and gave Jiang Han a standard military salute!
"brush!"
All the soldiers behind him raised their right hands in unison and saluted!
This scene was solemn and dignified.
Jiang Han was stunned for a moment.
He never expected that the country would treat him with such high honors.
He didn't mince words; he stood up straight and returned a somewhat imperfect but absolutely serious salute.
"General Li."
Jiang Han nodded slightly.
"I have successfully completed my mission."
Li Zhenguo lowered his hand, strode forward, and tightly grasped Jiang Han's hand.
Those hands were covered in calluses, warm and strong.
"Thanks for your hard work!"
"We all saw what you did at the lake."
"Decisive and ruthless action to uphold our national prestige!"
Li Zhenguo's voice was somewhat agitated.
"The nation thanks you! The people thank you!"
Jiang Han smiled.
The arrogance of the past was gone from that smile; it now held a greater respect for soldiers.
"It's my duty."
"However, those two dragons need to be kept a close watch on."
"Although they are afraid of me, they are still animals after all, and they will do anything when they are starving."
"Remember to feed them plenty of raw meat, so they don't have a chance to come ashore."
"rest assured!"
Li Zhenguo nodded solemnly.
"A permanent cordon has been established over there, and our comrades will be keeping watch there 24 hours a day."
"Let's go! Get in the car!"
Li Zhenguo took Jiang Han's arm and personally opened the car door for him.
"The welcome banquet is ready."
"There are some things... I think you might be interested in."
The convoy started up, like a long black dragon, and drove into the vast night.
The destination was not the state guesthouse.
Instead, it is the headquarters of Bureau 749, located deep in the Western Hills.
Half an hour later.
In a top-secret conference room without any windows.
The table was laden with exquisite dishes, but no one touched them.
Li Zhenguo took out a sealed kraft paper file folder from his briefcase.
The file folder was stamped with a bright red "Top Secret" seal.
The cover had four large characters written on it—
【Lock Dragon Well - Top Secret (S-Level)】
"Jiang Han".
Li Zhenguo pushed the file folder in front of Jiang Han, his expression becoming extremely solemn.
"Since you've mentioned this place to the whole world..."
"Well, there are some things I won't hide from you."
"That place... is even more sinister than you imagine."
"We lost three entire task forces there, and we didn't even recover the bodies."
Jiang Han raised an eyebrow.
He didn't rush to open the file folder.
Instead, he took out a small glass bottle from his pocket.
The bottle contained half a bottle of black liquid, which was still boiling slightly and emitting a chilling energy fluctuation.
That was a bit of Black Fiend's essence blood that he secretly took before leaving the lake.
"Director Li."
Jiang Han placed the bottle on the table and tapped the surface lightly with his fingers.
"Since the country is so sincere."
"Then I'll also give you a small gift as a token of our greeting."
He pointed to the bottle, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.
"Take it for testing."
"This thing... can at least take your 'Super Soldier Project' one step forward."
Li Zhenguo's pupils suddenly contracted.
He stared intently at the bottle, his breathing instantly becoming rapid.
He knew what it was.
This is a genetic sample of a mythical creature!
It is a priceless treasure that countless countries dream of!
"make a deal."
Li Zhenguo took a deep breath and solemnly put the bottle away.
"Welcome to... the battlefield of chaos."