Chapter 195: Contact with the Rebel Army

A few more days passed.

During these days, Jiang Cheng practiced Secret Martial Arts in the morning and went to the Shooting Range in the afternoon to instruct the others in the meeting.

He also sold that Iron Wall Talisman for 25,000 units, exchanging it for more than twenty Primary Spirit Nourishing Pills.

After several days of refining, he opened a few more acupoints; if he continues to earn tens of thousands of units daily, breaking through to Level Four by month's end is still very hopeful.

Regrettably, there's still no news from the Rebel Army.

In the first two days, Jiang Cheng was full of hope, but later he began to doubt—perhaps Qin Lao forgot? Or maybe the Rebel Army gave up on looking for him?

Another two days passed.

Jiang Cheng no longer held much expectation; body and mind were devoted to cultivation.

That day, after finishing breakfast and about to leave, his phone rang.

Jiang Cheng was startled.

He actually had two phones, or rather, every Dawn Society member carries two: one issued by the society for receiving missions and contacting members.

The other is a private phone, its number known only to close acquaintances.

And the ringing one now is that private phone.

Jiang Cheng smiled at Chen Sao and the others, turned into the bedroom, and as he shut the door behind him, he also took out that phone.

The caller ID showed a long string of numbers, likely encrypted by a special method.

Jiang Cheng swallowed, eased his nervousness a bit, and then pressed the answer button.

"Hello?"

"Is this your private contact method?"

From the other end came a man's flat voice.

"Hmm, aside from my family and you, no one knows this number belongs to me," Jiang Cheng said.

He let out a breath of relief; the Rebel Army finally got in touch with him.

"That's good."

The other side seemed still uneasy and asked, "You should know why I have your contact method, right?"

"Hmm, it should be that Qin Lao who gave you my number."

"Hmm."

The man finally relaxed a bit, "Although I'm calling you, don't get too happy yet; I'm not here to tell you when to report to us. On the contrary, I don't trust you."

Jiang Cheng heard that and a wry smile appeared on his face.

It seems buying anything from them now is unrealistic.

But that's only natural.

After all, he's not familiar with the man on the line, and being an insider, his vigilance is beyond that of ordinary people.

"If I'm not mistaken, the reason you chose to join us at the last moment also includes fear that Qin Lao might act against you; you needn't rush to deny it—I understand, and it's indeed a good decision. So, I'll give you two options."

"First, if you choose to withdraw now, I can pretend I never called you; you remain a Dawn Society member, and if our people meet later, neither of us will go easy on each other."

"What about the second option?"

Jiang Cheng asked.

Having finally made contact with the Rebel Army and gained a way out, it would be a pity to abandon it like that.

Moreover, the Rebel Army can easily dispatch a Grandmaster, while the Dawn Society seems to have none; you can tell at a glance which has the higher ceiling.

"Hehe, the second option is to accept our test; only by passing it can you prove you truly wish to join us."

"What exactly is the test?"

"With your current Level Three Force Warrior strength, you can't complete the test yet; once you become a Fifth-level Force Warrior, you'll be able to attempt it. But I must remind you, the test can be fatal; if you happen to die inside, we won't be responsible."

Jiang Cheng fell silent. "Are you scared?"

The man sneered, "Keeping reverence is a good thing. Actually, if you had followed Qin Lao back then, you wouldn't need the test I mentioned. Too bad you didn't. Moreover, this is Dongfang City, not a Base; a slip could lead to endless ruin. I advise you to give up, for your own good. The Dawn Society folks, though not spotless, if you obey them they're unlikely to betray you."

He kept talking to himself until Jiang Cheng's words rang out.

"What if I reach Level Five? How should I contact you?"

The man was stunned.

Although he had heard Qin Lao say Jiang Cheng has great potential, already a Level Three Force Warrior at a young age.

But even a fool knows that as strength rises, it gets harder.

From Level Three to Level Five, many people never achieve it in a lifetime.

Yet Jiang Cheng answered outright, as if certain he could reach Level Five.

"This kid does have some intrigue."

He thought to himself.

"If that day truly comes and you still wish to join us, dial this number."

He said, then recited a string of numbers.

"This is my contact method, of course just one of them; I advise you not to entertain any ulterior motives—just a single number won't let you find me."

"Alright, I've noted it. Once I become a Fifth-level Force Warrior, I'll contact you."

Jiang Cheng seemed to ignore the warning that followed.

First, he truly had no such intention.

Second, since the other side dared to leave a number, they obviously aren't afraid of him investigating.

"Fine, I'll await your good news."

The man was about to hang up.

"Wait a moment."

Jiang Cheng hurriedly said.

"What? Do you have any other questions? Let me make it clear, you're not yet one of us, so getting any information about us from my mouth is impossible."

"I'd like to ask, can I buy some Cultivation Resources from you?"

"Heh, what are you thinking? Wait until you become one of us, then we'll talk. But if you do become one of us," the man chuckled twice, "buying various Cultivation Resources will be much cheaper than buying them from your Dawn Society."

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

"Doo doo doo……"

Hearing the sound from the phone, Jiang Cheng wasn't really surprised.

He also kept a try‑it‑out attitude—if it works, that's better; if not, he'll just go to the Black Market to buy.

It's a good thing that he's managed to get in touch with people from the Rebel Army.

It doesn't mean he has to join; he still knows little about the Rebel Army.

But if someday he has to make a run for it, this fallback will come in handy.

As for the test mission they mentioned.

The danger is obvious, no need to elaborate.

But he won't be completely honest; he'll go once he reaches level five.

Whether he's in the Dawn Society or the Rebel Army, improving his own strength is what matters most.

(End of chapter)