Chapter 997: Some Players' Main Quest?! I've Got a Plan!

Of course!

Lian Shiqi nodded gladly and added, "I trust your judgment."

"To keep the team unified, I suggest we meet somewhere before we act."

Su Yang agreed, "No problem, you pick the location."

The two discussed the relevant matters.

The conversation was still mainly led by Lian Shiqi.

Su Yang occasionally interjected, filling in the details.

After a round of talk, Lian Shiqi had a clear understanding of Su Yang.

This handsome man was not the decorative figure she had previously imagined.

On the contrary, his thinking and reasoning were extremely sharp.

He could often pinpoint the crux with a single, incisive remark.

This inevitably made Lian Shiqi exclaim—

Big Beard didn't die hastily enough.

At least he shouldn't live to become a snitch.

Half an hour later, the two finished their discussion.

Lian Shiqi fetched a bottle of water to soothe her throat and said, "It's settled then, see you tomorrow night."

Su Yang glanced at the time; it was already three A. M.

He immediately nodded, "Get some rest early."

Lian Shiqi wrapped her nightgown and walked past him with a bewitching charm.

Carrying a faint scent of perfume.

Su Yang took a shallow breath, raised an eyebrow, "When you go out, don't use the main gate."

Lian Shiqi halted, casting a resentful glance at him, "You really treat me like a hidden mistress?"

Su Yang shrugged, "It's not that I think so, it's that you acted that way."

"Tch~"

Though her mouth showed discontent, Lian Shiqi still walked toward the window.

She swiftly jumped onto the windowsill, turned back and reminded, "Pleasure meeting you, Mr. Demon."

"Good night," Su Yang waved at her.

"Good night~"

Accompanied by a gentle breeze, a white cloud instantly carried her away.

Su Yang washed the used cup and placed it upside down beside the sink, then lifted his gaze to stare at his face in the mirror.

He touched his cheek, and a barely perceptible crack released a single drop of blood.

"I almost fell into your Dao, what a devious ability."

When that punch was thrown earlier, Lian Shiqi instinctively employed a countermeasure.

Sharp filaments sliced across his face.

If Su Yang's self-healing weren't so strong, a piece of flesh would likely have been cut off.

"'Taboo' member?" Su Yang shook his head and laughed.

He naturally didn't believe it.

At least the New Era won't see a second one for now.

Innate Talent and Gene Modification are restrained.

The power of the sigil has no shackles.

If Su Qi hadn't embraced the order with a death‑defying resolve, Su Yang couldn't imagine any chance of winning.

Then…

If Lian Shiqi didn't come from the 'Taboo'.

How could she know the forces behind Su Yang?

And how would she know he came from the 'Taboo'?

"Splash—"

Su Yang washed his face, then fetched a clean set of clothes and pants and went into the bathroom.

If something doesn't make sense, then find a chance to seek the answer.

——

The next day at noon, twelve o'clock.

Su Yang slowly woke, dragging his exhausted body to wash up.

Then opened the door and picked up the pre‑ordered delivery from early morning.

Savoring the bland health meal, he dialed Tiger's number.

After a while, the other side answered.

"What's up?" Tiger asked.

"Tomorrow night, come with me to a place," Su Yang said while chewing.

"Big operation?"

"Hmm, extremely dangerous, very likely to be fatal."

"Alright, send me a location then."

"How's the Bee King side?"

"I woke up this morning, took a look, and the condition was good; my stomach appetite was also fine."

"She shouldn't be missing any arms or legs, right?"

"Hey hey hey, you're thinking of me too weakly, huh? You think I'm a big pervert who thinks with the lower half like you?"

When he heard her angry rant, Su Yang couldn't stop laughing.

He could already picture the scene of her full of Desire yet holding it back.

Swallowing the food, Su Yang continued, "Isn't it that there's no way? Appetite is ultimately easier to curb."

"If I set out now, perhaps today I've already given birth to several hundred offspring."

Tiger said helplessly, "Alright, alright, I was just kidding."

Just as Su Yang was about to tease, the Hand Ring suddenly emitted a sound.

He lowered his eyes and saw that it was a Task message sent by the Supervisor.

"Urgent Task—"

"Gene Modification warriors who receive this message, you must eliminate this person."

"【Image】."

Su Yang summoned a Projection and examined it closely.

The man in the image wore ordinary black-framed glasses.

He was refined and slender.

From the side, his neck was slightly forward-leaning, and his Hair Style was messy.

A very typical researcher appearance.

He bore a few similarities to Liu Quan.

"Did you receive it?" Su Yang asked.

"Hmm, seems still an Imperial Company employee," Tiger said.

"Dealing with one's own employee, an ordinary person with Unbound Chicken Strength, why mobilize such forces?" Su Yang asked curiously.

"Either they did a stupid act that harms heaven and humanity, or they took something they shouldn't have," Tiger speculated.

To this, Su Yang leaned more toward the latter.

The next moment, he suddenly recalled something Lian Shiqi had said.

The Imperial Company also has its own secret research.

And its level is similar to the other two Companies.

Both can greatly benefit Gene Modification warriors.

According to the game's progression.

The Bee King has already been stolen.

Blue Whale Company's secret has also been exposed and will act in two days.

The Imperial Company seems also unable to keep itself untouched.

Then…

"This should be a Main Quest for certain player groups," Su Yang said.

"What does that mean?" Tiger asked, puzzled.

"I'll explain in detail later when we meet; a few words over the phone can't clarify," Su Yang said.

"No need for that hassle, I'm outside right now; you send the location, I'll come personally," Tiger said.

"Alright then."

Su Yang sent the location, packed the half-eaten diet meal, and tossed it straight into the trash can.

He then wiped his Mouth with a tissue, "What a crappy thing."

Soon after, Tiger entered carrying a large bag of fruit.

Su Yang, looking surprised, "You're being too courteous, coming to my place and bringing so much stuff."

"Basic etiquette," Tiger said, putting the items down and slipping on the slippers Su Yang had long prepared for her.

The two went to the living room and sat down; Su Yang explained the situation to her in detail.

While she was digesting this massive amount of information, Su Yang peeled a green mango.

He put it in his Mouth, and a powerful fragrance burst forth.

He couldn't help but praise, "Now that's food for humans."

Tiger, after a while, came back to herself, her face solemn, "Are you saying the Imperial Company also has hidden secrets?"

Su Yang nodded slightly, "That's certain; don't forget the three Companies counterbalance each other while also cooperating."

"On the surface there's no conflict, but in reality each surely thinks about how to gain greater profit."

"The secret experiment is only the first step."

Tiger asked, "So, if we just capture this person, we'll learn all the secrets?"

Su Yang nodded, "That's the idea."

Tiger suddenly stood up, grabbed Su Yang and headed out, "Then what are we waiting for, let's set off now to capture them!"

Su Yang patted her hand back, indicating not to panic, "Don't rush; usually when a Company issues a Task, they send a location."

"This time, however, there is no location information."

"It shows someone near him is shielding the location, perhaps even player protection."

"I told you, this is most likely a Main Quest for certain players."

"Setting out now would be like looking for a needle in the ocean; we can do nothing else."

Tiger, calming down and finding it very reasonable, then asked, "So what do you plan..."

Su Yang handed over a green grape, smiling, said: "I have a plan—"

"If all goes well, they will personally deliver the people into our Mouth."