Chapter 296: Action (Part 2)

"Oh? Why do you say that, brother?"

"Someone came to the Jinling Patrol Bureau today and brought something that could cost you your life. Fortunately, Luo Lin wasn't there. And the person who came was none other than the bodyguard of Ma Zijun from the Jinling Ma Family."

"So it really was him..."

A sigh came from Gu Yuanzong over the phone.

"Your guess was spot on; it is Chen Che. Many things in Jinling were stirred up by this kid. Also, the matter you asked me to investigate earlier is related to this kid as well," Han Bailing said slowly.

【Empty line】

"What do you mean?"

"The Shanghai Martial Arts Alliance Branch—that was this kid's doing. The reason you couldn't find anything is because someone in Beijing intentionally covered up the news."

"There are only a few people in Beijing capable of covering up news to this extent. Who are you talking about, brother? And why would they do that?"

Gu Yuanzong's tone was curious, yet not surprised.

"You will know the answer to that once I tell you Chen Che's identity."

"Could it be that Chen Che isn't acting under someone else's orders?"

"No."

Han Bailing said, "He is a member of the Chen Family, a remnant of the Chen Family of Beijing. He is the son of Chen Xin, who voluntarily left the Chen Family."

"That's impossible!"

Gu Yuanzong's voice paused. "So that's how it is! No wonder Vermilion Bird's behavior was so strange before, and no wonder Chen Che has been hounding the Martial Arts Alliance; it turns out he came for revenge!"

"How he survived back then is no longer important. What matters is that someone is now using him as a blade to settle scores with those who participated in that incident. That is what we need to be careful about," Han Bailing said.

【Empty line】

Gu Yuanzong sneered disdainfully: "Settle scores? That woman? How does she have the face to settle scores with us? Back then, relying on the favor of the Li Family elder, she—a woman and an outsider—was made the head of the family. She isn't grateful, and now she wants to settle scores?!"

"She was never of one mind with us. Back then, the Chen Family had the closest personal ties with her and even assisted her in founding the Patrol Bureau. It's just a pity that the Chen family members were too clever. Actually, if the Chen family members hadn't discovered our secret, we wouldn't have had to wipe them out. After all, when the old man of the Chen family and I were young, we were brothers who had been through life and death together."

Han Bailing pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "Are you still pursuing that ethereal thing?"

"Brother, that is not fake..."

"I knew it!"

Han Bailing suddenly flew into a rage. "No wonder Chen Che could turn things upside down and find evidence in such a short time. It turns out your mind hasn't been on dealing with him at all! How do you expect me to talk to you?!"

"Brother, believe me, it really isn't fake! The fact that I was able to reach the Heavenly Master Realm in just a few decades is proof of their abilities. The things they gave me must be real!" Gu Yuanzong argued.

【Empty line】

"If it were real, why haven't they become gods themselves? If one could truly become a god, why would they pass it on to you?! You are willing to be deceived to this day. You had a good life as a Regional Governor, yet you insisted on founding the Martial Arts Alliance to provide resources for those people and act as their accomplice in doing evil!!"

Han Bailing slammed his hand on the table with a bang, his tone brooking no argument.

"I am warning you one more time: no matter what you are planning to do, stop immediately! Although that Chen Che is still young, he is definitely not someone to be trifled with. Furthermore, that woman is still watching you from behind him. Right now, immediately, do nothing else!"

"No."

There was a moment of silence on the phone, followed by Gu Yuanzong's resolute voice.

"Everything is ready; I must try this once. I also know that I may not necessarily become a god, but as long as I can successfully break through to the Heavenly Master Realm tonight and reach that legendary God Realm, it will be enough to prove that the path to becoming a god is viable.

As for those people... I don't have the capacity to think about them. Everything is prepared, and I will absolutely not give up."

"You... Hello? Hello?!!"

Han Bailing stared at the hung-up phone in astonishment, his anger flaring up. "Bastard!!!"

"Since you are seeking your own death, brother, then don't blame me. I have already done my utmost. If you really die, I will find a way to avenge you, but this time, I have already aroused that woman's suspicion. I cannot help you anymore."

Han Bailing's face was gloomy. He clenched his five fingers into a fist, making a creaking sound, and the USB Flash Drive turned into powder, leaking out from between his fingers.

………

On the pitch-black sea, a speedboat roared, leaving behind a silvery-white wake.

Gu Yuanzong hung up the phone and tossed it away; it sank into the sea with a splash.

He looked toward Moon Shadow Island, which was close at hand, his eyes filled with undisguised ambition and obsession.

On the other side of Moon Shadow Island, two figures broke through the darkness and came riding the waves.

"Damn, how did you do that?"

Song Jinhe crouched down, hiding under a coconut tree, staring at the left side of Chen Che's face, still feeling that the situation just now was somewhat unreal.

Chen Che had actually taken her and stepped directly onto the water. The calm surface of the sea had automatically risen into a wave, carrying the two of them like a loyal mount as they sped across the sea to reach Moon Shadow Island.

"This is my current ability."

Chen Che raised an eyebrow at Song Jinhe, looking pleased with himself.

Song Jinhe smiled brightly. For some reason, she found Chen Che's cocky look very cute, and she liked it in her heart.

"Tch, even Master praised you for having extraordinary talent, yet you're still being humble with me. Your current abilities aren't just limited to this, right?"

Song Jinhe couldn't resist poking his face; it felt nice.

"As for my other abilities... Senior Sister, you will find out."

Chen Che ignored Song Jinhe's playful fingers and activated his Pupil Technique.

Song Jinhe also collected her thoughts and looked ahead.

The place where the two were currently located was a small mound, which was just enough to hide them while crouching.

About twenty meters ahead was a stretch of sandy open ground, and in the center of the clearing was a square stage.

Gu Yao stood on the stage with a large speaker on his shoulder. Below the stage were young people from various families across Jinling. They were all wearing bikinis and swimwear, moving their bodies to the rhythm of the music under Gu Yao's lead, having a great time.

Chen Che narrowed his eyes and spotted the landing Gu Yuanzong; he immediately turned and lay down.

"What's wrong?"

Song Jinhe didn't understand, but she followed suit and hid.

"Gu Yuanzong is here. His cultivation is profound; don't use your True Qi, or you will be discovered."

Chen Che finished speaking quickly, and both of them withdrew their True Qi and Artisan Techniques, sticking their heads out again to observe the situation with their naked eyes alone.

They saw that after Gu Yuanzong went ashore, he did not stop, but instead walked straight toward a small villa on the island, accompanied by Gu Zhengying and Gu Zhangsheng.

"It is very likely that the person is hidden there by them."

Song Jinhe asked Chen Che, "Should we follow them?"

Chen Che shook his head: "Gu Yuanzong is too sharp, and besides, he is at the Heavenly Master realm; if the two of us are discovered, we wouldn't last five moves in his hands without any preparation."

"Then how are we supposed to find the person?"

"Perhaps we don't need to look."

"What do you mean?"

Chen Che narrowed his eyes as he looked at the open beach ahead, feeling that something was strange, yet he had not discovered anything unusual when observing with his Pupil Technique just moments ago.

"This is... an Array Diagram?!"

Song Jinhe suddenly exclaimed, quickly covering her mouth.

Chen Che turned his head and, following Song Jinhe's gaze, looked down at their feet.

The sand beneath their feet was brushed away, revealing black lines crisscrossing each other; although only a small portion was visible, Song Jinhe, who was proficient in the Strange Gate and Hidden Armor, recognized it at a glance.

"This is blood... the blood of a living person!"

Song Jinhe rubbed a bit of sand between her fingers, "This is a type of Array I once saw in an ancient book; it uses the blood of a living person to outline the layout of the Array, and by borrowing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi on the night of the full moon, its power will be maximized."

"Then this Array..."

Chen Che was just about to ask when the music on the open beach stopped.

A tall woman dressed in an unconventional style walked onto the stage, and Gu Yao jumped down, retreating to the very edge of the crowd.