Chapter 212: You Must Investigate Their Origins Clearly!

Several black business cars sent by the Company sped through the night. Heiguan, Wang Zhenqiu, and other Temporary Workers sat inside, their expressions weary yet unable to hide their excitement. Although the mission at Biyou Village had been completed smoothly, the appearance of that Mysterious Person left everyone's minds unsettled.

Heiguan leaned against the car window, his gaze somewhat listless as he looked at the photo on his phone, still looking quite grave. Although the photo showed only a silhouette, the stifling sense of oppression was such that it seemed to emit a sound even through the screen.

At the same time, inside the conference room of the Company's Board of Directors, the lights were blazing. Bi Youlong held a printed photograph in his hand, his brows tightly locked: "Chairman Zhao, what exactly is this person? It is said that even the Temporary Workers felt a powerful pressure."

Zhao Fangxu picked up his teacup, his eyes deep: "A figure capable of making even the Temporary Workers wary is clearly not simple." He set down the teacup and continued:

"Immediately send people to investigate the photos of these three; you must clarify their origins."

Meanwhile, on the highway leading to Beijing, inside another escort vehicle, Ma Xianhong kept his head lowered, his hands locked in specially made handcuffs. His dream had been shattered, but what made him feel even more desperate was the fate of those who had followed him.

Suddenly, a black shadow darted out from the woods by the side of the road, moving as fast as lightning. Before the driver of the escort vehicle could react, the car was overturned by a powerful force at the roadside.

"Who is it?" The two escort personnel were immediately alert, but just as they were about to act, the Black-Clothed Person struck their acupoints, and they collapsed to the ground.

The Black-Clothed Person's body was agile, and in a few quick movements, he unlocked Ma Xianhong's handcuffs: "Ma Xianhong, come with me."

Ma Xianhong was stunned: "You are..."

The Black-Clothed Person gave a light laugh and immediately stated: "Don't worry about who we are, just come with me."

Because Ma Xianhong's acupoints were sealed at that moment, he was unable to circulate the Qi within his body and could only obediently follow the Black-Clothed Person away.

The news that Ma Xianhong had been abducted by the Black-Clothed Person seemed to have grown wings, quickly reaching the ears of the Company's upper management. In Zhao Fangxu's office, the heavy mahogany desk endured the owner's violent pounding. Documents scattered in the air, shaped like fallen leaves.

"Outrageous!" A formless fury carried in Zhao Fangxu's voice, "Daring to meddle in the Company's actions is a slap in our faces!"

Bi Youlong stood in the center of the office, his expression as calm as water, but deep in his eyes, a rare trace of worry was hidden. As an important figure in the Company, he was well aware of the gravity of this incident.

"I have already dispatched the most elite investigators,"

Bi Youlong said firmly: "No matter who they are, they won't be able to hide in the shadows for long. No one can provoke the Company and walk away unscathed."

Zhao Fangxu turned around, his eyes like torches: "Ensure your people understand the weight of this mission. I want to know everything—who they are, who is behind them, and where Ma Xianhong has been taken."

"Understood." Bi Youlong nodded slightly and turned to leave. However, just as he was about to step out of the office, Zhao Fangxu spoke again.

"Remember, be thorough. I always feel this matter is not ordinary." A trace of unease carried in Zhao Fangxu's voice, "The other party being able to abduct Ma Xianhong right under our noses means their strength and audacity cannot be underestimated."

At the same time, a few days later, Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao had just returned home. The sunlight outside was bright, but their moods were like gathering storm clouds. Along the way, Zhang Chulan had been reflecting on that battle at Biyou Village, feeling that some details were particularly striking.

"Knock, knock, knock—"

The urgent knocking interrupted Zhang Chulan's thoughts. Xu Si's figure appeared at the door, his usual cynical expression replaced by a rare gravity.

"Something happened." Xu Si got straight to the point, "Ma Xianhong has been abducted."

This news was like a thunderclap, jolting Zhang Chulan from his deep thoughts. "When did this happen?"

"Right during the transport." Xu Si smiled bitterly, "They were so professional that they didn't even leave a shadow behind. The team's security system was as good as non-existent."

Zhang Chulan's brows were tightly locked. With the Company's strength, any force capable of abducting a hostage during transport was definitely not simple. Just as he was pondering, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

"Brother Si," Zhang Chulan took out his phone, "Take a look at this photo."

Xu Si took the phone and looked closely, his face instantly turning pale. "This is... Immortal Lin Xuan? How could he be at Biyou Village?"

"Sister Bao'er recognized him." Zhang Chulan pointed at Feng Baobao beside him, "Although he was disguised, that aura couldn't be faked."

Xu Si's hands trembled slightly. As a veteran of the Company, he knew all too well what the name Lin Xuan meant. That was one of the ten newly promoted big shots, an existence who had reached the pinnacle of the Outsider world in just a few years.

"We must notify Zhao Fangxu immediately!" Xu Si pulled out his phone to make the call.

"Wait!" Zhang Chulan suddenly stopped him, "Brother Si, don't you find it strange? Why would Immortal Lin Xuan appear at Biyou Village? When he was present, why didn't he intervene directly to stop our operation?"

These questions were like a basin of cold water poured over the heads of those present. Indeed, with Lin Xuan's strength, if he had wanted to stop them, he wouldn't have needed to wait. So, what was his true purpose?

Xu Si thought for a moment, and the next second he stated: "Never mind that, let's first report this matter regarding Immortal Lin Xuan to the Board of Directors and see what they plan to do."

Thus, Xu Si picked up the phone and began dialing Zhao Fangxu's number.

When Zhao Fangxu learned that Lin Xuan had appeared at Biyou Village, his brows furrowed slightly, and various possibilities surfaced in his mind.

"I understand."

Hanging up the phone, Zhao Fangxu stood in Bi Youlong's office; sunlight spilled onto the floor through the floor-to-ceiling windows, reflecting a patch of golden light. His eyes held a mix of anticipation and anxiety.

"Old Bi, do you really not have Immortal Lin Xuan's contact information?" Zhao Fangxu confirmed again, his tone carrying a hint of unwillingness. After learning the news of Immortal Lin Xuan's appearance at Biyou Village, he had been trying to find a way to contact this mysterious expert.

Bi Youlong leaned back in his office chair and shook his head helplessly: "How could a figure of that level leave contact information so easily? Even within our own ranks, those who can contact him directly are few and far between."

Zhao Fangxu frowned and paced back and forth in the office: "But this matter is truly important. The Biyou Village incident has already caused a great shock; if we could ask for Immortal Lin's opinion..."

"Do you think he would care about these things?" Bi Youlong interrupted Zhao Fangxu, "Since he chose to appear at Biyou Village, there must be a deeper meaning. We had best not act rashly."

Zhao Fangxu stopped pacing, and after a moment of contemplation, he said: "So we just wait here? We must think of a way."

As Zhao Fangxu's words fell, the atmosphere in the office instantly became silent.