Chapter 474: Big Chief Summons

After returning from the underground passage, when they reached the entrance, Yu Yang showed his pass again, and only then were they able to enter the city.

"This time was pretty smooth; we came back so quickly." Xie Jianfeng said with a chuckle.

"It was quite smooth."

Yu Yang looked at Jiang Cheng and smiled: "Little Brother Jiang, this mission is done; from now on it's your own time. You can return to the base or go to the academy. In a week we'll run another mission like this one, and I'll let you know a day or two in advance."

"Okay, thanks, Captain. I'll head back first."

Jiang Cheng said.

"Alright, stay safe."

Yu Yang waved with a smile.

After Jiang Cheng had gone far away, he turned back to look at the others in the team and said: "How was it? His performance this time wasn't bad, right? His temper doesn't seem as bad as the rumors."

"So what? This time we didn't run into anything special; if we had, him not dragging us down would be surprising." Juanfa Nu's eyes flashed with disdain.

"Yeah, Captain, if possible, it'd be better to replace him." The Deputy Captain also said.

Xie Jianfeng didn't speak, just nodded, obviously agreeing with the other two.

"Fine."

Yu Yang felt somewhat helpless.

Although he was the captain, he also had to listen to everyone's opinion; replacing him with someone else might indeed be better than Jiang Cheng.

Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng walked on the road toward the base.

He wasn't blind; aside from Captain Yu Yang, the others' attitudes toward him were somewhat cold—even Xie Jianfeng, who seemed warm, was actually insincere.

Still, he didn't care much about those things, because wherever you are, your own strength comes first; if you're weak, people look down on you, but if you're strong, they treat you differently and even try to curry favor.

That's just human nature; nothing more to say.

After walking another few dozen meters, his phone vibrated slightly; Jiang Cheng curiously pulled it out, and his pupils involuntarily dilated.

The caller was actually Chu Feng! "Why would the chief contact me on his own?"

Jiang Cheng felt a pang of doubt.

Could it be because of the Calming Spirit Pearl, wanting to ask if he'd run into any cultivation problems? Thinking this, he felt a bit resigned, then answered the call.

"Hello, Chief."

"Hmm, Little Brother Jiang, I got word from the entrance that you've finished the mission and returned?" Chu Feng asked with a chuckle.

"Yes, I just got back to the city not long ago; I plan to head to the base and train a bit." Jiang Cheng replied truthfully.

"Sure, I happen to be at the base too. Let me have someone wait for you at the gate; when you arrive, just follow her to find me. The Big Chief wants to see you—remember to make a good impression."

"The Big Chief wants to see me?"

Jiang Cheng was startled; it was truly unexpected.

"Yeah, don't worry—it's not the first time you've met her. Alright, hurry over." Chu Feng said and hung up.

"Why would the Big Chief suddenly want to see me? Could it be because I beat her in Challenge Mode, so she wants to meet me?"

Jiang Cheng felt that this possibility was quite high.

He then felt a mix of laughter and tears.

He quickly arrived at the base entrance, where a staff member stood and immediately recognized Jiang Cheng.

Under her guidance, Jiang Cheng followed her to the outside of a training room.

"Is it here?" Jiang Cheng's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

Just then, the door opened, revealing Chu Feng's silhouette.

"You're here, come in—Master has been waiting for you."

Jiang Cheng nodded, walked in, lifted his head, and sure enough, an old woman leaning on a cane was inside, smiling at him. "Crack."

A soft sound, and Chu Feng closed the door.

It was that very sound that made Jiang Cheng react; he hurriedly bowed and said, "Jiang Cheng greets the Big Chief!"

"Hehe, no need for so much ceremony."

Wan Lin waved her hand, walking toward Jiang Cheng and said: "You're not bad, kid—you actually managed to defeat a Force Warrior Level me."

"I was just lucky," Jiang Cheng hurriedly said.

"Just lucky?" Wan Lin's face broke into a meaningful smile. "I doubt it—I've watched every one of your fight videos, and your rate of progress is unmatched in our base."

"This..."

Jiang Cheng was at a loss for words.

"Want to spar with the old lady?"

"?"

In a one-one look, no mistaken version!

Jiang Cheng widened his eyes at the opponent.

So, the Big Chief summoned me to personally test my strength? "Of course, old lady, I won't take advantage of you."

Wan Lin turned, looked at the screen ahead, and said: "We'll both fight with the strength of a Ten-level Force Warrior; if you win, you can ask for anything— as long as it's not excessive, I'll agree."

Hearing that, Jiang Cheng's eyes lit up.

"Of course, the quantity is only one."

"Even one is pretty good," Jiang Cheng hurriedly said, then asked: "What if I lose?"

"If you lose, you'll have to refine double the amount of pills every day for a month—how about that?" Wan Lin turned, smiled, and asked: "That should still be fair, right?"

"Unfair."

Jiang Cheng shook his head.

"?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng, who had been smiling all along, froze the smile on his face.

That shouldn't be the case, right?

Based on his understanding of Jiang Cheng, the latter isn't the type to get overconfident.

"Oh? How is it unfair?"

Wan Lin's facial expression showed no change; instead, she asked with interest.

"It's unfair to you, Big Chief." Jiang Cheng said.

Inside the room, there was first a silence, then Wan Lin and Chu Feng both laughed.

"You little rascal, you're quite slick." Wan Lin scolded with a smile.

"I'm just stating the facts." Jiang Cheng shook his head again, "If I lose, it's just refining two extra hours of pills each day, incurring no loss, and the Contribution Points I gain won't be less; but if I win, I can at least obtain another True Martial technique from Big Chief's hands, and if it's a treasure, it would be even more valuable."

"Little Brother Jiang, you're indeed quite slick." Chu Feng laughed heartily.

At first hearing, it seemed Jiang Cheng was just flattering Wan Lin to make her happy.

Actually, he was quietly probing to see how much benefit he could gain from her.

Wan Lin naturally also caught on, laughing: "There aren't many treasures in the Base, but not few either; tell me what you want after you beat me."

"I will surely give it my all." Jiang Cheng's eyes flashed with a sharp light; since his last victory over Big Chief in the Virtual Combat System, his proficiency with his Psychic Weapon has increased, and he has now reached the Perfect Realm.

Furthermore, his movement technique had already reached perfection; even facing a real-life Big Chief, he would not fear.

(End of chapter)