Chapter 7459
Chief Advisor
The four inspectors exchanged glances, their brows furrowed, their eyes filled with seriousness and doubt.
"From a thousand miles away, he can precisely locate the core of the spell and even inflict a backlash on the soul from a distance... When did such a person appear in the world?" The hook-nosed old man spoke in a deep voice, his tone filled with disbelief.
"It's not just a simple crushing of power; it's more like the ultimate application of the rules of the soul and the essence of energy. Such a method is unheard of!" Another burly old man added, his tone full of apprehension.
Xu Wang struggled to sit up a little straighter, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, and quickly added:
"The other party's methods are unfathomable, and I have no way to resist them. I can't even find their traces... I beg you gentlemen to investigate thoroughly, do justice for me, and find out who is behind this!"
A somber silence fell over the medical room, broken only by the faint hum of the machines.
Suddenly, the old man with the full head of white eyebrows, who had been sensing with his eyes closed, abruptly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with a sharp light:
"It is no accident that this person painstakingly broke your spell; it must have been to cover their tracks, with my Imperial Biomedical Company as their target. It seems that someone is already investigating us in secret."
He turned to look at Xu Wang, his tone cold and resolute:
"Immediately compile a list of all personnel who have been placed under the Soul-Eating Heart-Locking Curse by you within the past ten years and have been involved in matters outside the branch headquarters, especially those who have shown unusual activity recently or have been in contact with unknown forces. Not a single one can be missed!"
"The problem must lie in this list!"
"Investigate one by one, interrogate key individuals, and be sure to find out who is behind this and who attracted this terrifying entity!"
The white-browed old man's tone suddenly hardened, and a chilling killing intent emanated from his body. "I want to see who has the audacity to extend their claws to the head of my Imperial Biomedical Company!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Wang's eyes instantly regained a glimmer of light, and he quickly nodded in response, "Yes! I understand! I will go and compile the list immediately. We will definitely find the mastermind behind this and avenge ourselves!"
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In the western region, inside the core alchemy workshop of Mingxin Manor.
The previous spatial anomalies had long since subsided, the light had returned to normal, and only the low hum of the instruments remained. The faint silver spiritual energy fluctuations that lingered in the air had also gradually dissipated.
Chen Shouzhou's feet landed firmly on solid ground, and he clearly felt the coldness and heaviness that had lingered in his soul for many years completely disappear. It was as if an invisible mountain had been lifted from his body, and he felt incredibly light.
He tried circulating his spiritual energy. His meridians were clear, and the flow of spiritual energy was smoother than before. Even his cultivation level had made a slight improvement.
He turned to look at Xiao Chen not far away. Xiao Chen had returned to normal, but his face was slightly pale, probably because he had exhausted himself using the Mirror Flower Water Moon Technique. However, he still stood tall and calm, and his aura as a grandmaster was not diminished at all.
Chen Shouzhou strode forward and bowed deeply to Xiao Chen, his waist bent extremely low, his tone filled with utmost reverence and gratitude, even his voice trembling slightly:
“Mr. Xiao… no, Senior Xiao! I will never forget your kindness in lifting the restrictions on me, saving my life, and giving me a second chance! I will do anything you need in the future!”
"Tell me about Imperial Biomedical Company. The restrictions on you have been lifted, and there's no need to hide anything anymore."
Xiao Chen's voice slowly rang out. Although it could not hide the fatigue after the depletion of spiritual energy, it still exuded an undeniable certainty. Every word was clear and hit the nail on the head.
Chen Shouzhou nodded repeatedly, not daring to hesitate for a moment. He quickly sorted out his thoughts and spoke with utmost respect: "Senior Xiao, this Imperial Biopharmaceutical Company is not a fixed base. It is hidden in a special space. Only the core members of the company can control the time and location of the entrance opening."
“I have been there several times for the exchange of medicinal herbs, but each time my five senses were clouded by a special curse, as if I were in a state of chaos, unable to distinguish the way I came from or the way I came from. Only when I step into that special space will my senses be restored.”
He paused, his tone becoming increasingly certain, "But I can confirm that the approximate area of the entrance is within the capital city..."
After a brief pause, he added:
“Just three days ago, the other party contacted me through encrypted channels, informing me that the access would be opened at the beginning of next month, and asked me to wait at a designated hotel near the Science and Technology Park in the Haikou area of Beijing.”
"Based on this, it can be inferred that the next space entrance will most likely be located around the Haikou Science and Technology Park."
Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, his fingertips unconsciously tapping his palm, firmly engraving the words "Haiqu Science and Technology Park" in his heart. Jiang Meng was behind that fog, and he had no time to waste.
He exhaled a soft breath and muttered to himself, "The Haikou Science and Technology Park... the Northwest matter is settled, it's time to go to the capital."
Upon seeing this, Chen Shouzhou's expression changed drastically. He quickly stepped forward, his tone filled with anxiety and apprehension:
"Senior Xiao! Do you perhaps intend to infiltrate Imperial Biopharmaceutical Company? This matter must not be taken lightly! That company has an unfathomable background and involves a wide range of interests. Even the top institutions in the Dragon Kingdom are very secretive about it and dare not easily get involved."
"Moreover, the internal guards are extremely strange. When I last handed over the duties, I personally witnessed a guard set up a trapping and killing formation with a wave of his hand, easily imprisoning an overseas expert whose cultivation was comparable to mine."
"That overwhelming strength still sends chills down my spine! My senior was incredibly powerful, but even he couldn't withstand the enemy's superior numbers and insidious methods!"
Xiao Chen interrupted him in a calm tone, without any extra emotion, but with an aura that left no room for argument: "If you are going to the capital for the appointment, just let me know in advance."
"Yes! I understand!" Chen Shouzhou quickly replied, but the worry in his eyes did not disappear. After hesitating for a moment, he tentatively spoke again.
"Senior Xiao, would you like to visit the Pill Sect's rare materials warehouse later? You are free to take any of the spiritual materials there; I can make the decision, and no one in the Pill Sect would dare to object. However..."
"Just what?" Xiao Chen looked up at him, his gaze calm, but it made Chen Shouzhou subconsciously tense up.
Chen Shouzhou gritted his teeth, as if grasping at the last straw, his eyes burning with pleading as he bowed deeply, lowering his posture to an extremely humble level:
"I wonder if Senior Xiao would be willing to consider establishing a deeper connection with my Northwest Pill Sect? Even just serving as an honorary chief advisor would be fine!"
"This is no empty title. It grants access to half of the Pill Sect's core resources and top-level privileges to all partner organizations, making one's position within the Pill Sect system exceptional! If you are willing, senior, I may also accept the position of Vice Sect Master..."
He was acutely aware of Xiao Chen's value. If he could bind this great figure to the Pill Sect, it would be a once-in-a-millennium opportunity for the Pill Sect to rise again! In comparison, Shen Moxuan's demonstration of first-grade pills was already insignificant.
Xiao Chen slowly shook his head, his tone calm but his attitude resolute: "I am preoccupied with trivial matters. Even if I agreed, I would be unable to handle specific affairs for the Pill Sect. Rather than letting you have empty hopes, it is better to refuse directly to avoid future entanglements." (End of this chapter)