Chapter 845: [653] Fear, Power (Request for monthly tickets and subscriptions) Chapter 845: [653] Fear, Power (Request for monthly tickets and subscriptions) The afternoon suddenly brought a continuous light rain.
The ground was soaked.
Before two o’clock in the afternoon, the sky had cleared once again, and the outdoor temperature at one point reached over twenty degrees.
In the dormitory.
Liu Limin looked out the window, “What kind of freakish weather is this? My clothes got dried again.”
“If you’re not afraid of them stinking, then don’t wash them,” Cao Yingjun said indistinctly.
Liu Limin cursed under his breath, and just then the rain began to fall again.
The downpour was quite heavy.
The clothes on the balcony suffered yet again.
Liu Limin immediately began to curse loudly, frantically rushing about.
…
Dong Chengshuang saw the rain intensify suddenly and also got a bit worried.
He feared that those young mistresses and young masters couldn’t endure hardship and would eventually skip out.
He specifically went to room 317, where Pei Jinye and the others stayed.
He didn’t come empty-handed.
He brought loads of fruits and snacks.
Liu Limin made a show of polite refusal while welcoming him in.
“This rain is really coming down…” Dong Chengshuang started to say, and then, looking up at the sky, he feigned seriousness.
Liu Limin didn’t catch the implied meaning and agreed, mentioning the heavy rain.
At this moment, Pei Jinye said, “Half an hour more, Ji Yuyan and the others are already up and getting ready, we’ll head downstairs in twenty minutes.”
Upon hearing this, Dong Chengshuang was instantly enlivened, “Alright, alright, then I won’t disturb you guys any further, you rest up, and I’ll see you later.”
Dong Chengshuang arrived quickly and left quickly as well.
Liu Limin, munching on the fruit, looked puzzled, “He’s not eating?”
Cao Yingjun turned over on the bed, glanced at him, and extended his hand, “Let me taste one and I’ll tell you why.”
Liu Limin moved a bit further away, hugging the fruit tray.
“Damn,” Cao Yingjun dropped his guard.
…
Three o’clock sharp.
The rain finally lessened somewhat.
Pei Jinye and his group boarded the large bus arranged by the Dong family, which bore the words “Yongji Group.”
There were people from the Dong family on the bus, all dressed in clothes that facilitated movement, and each with a Short Blade at their waist, seemingly of few words.
After seeing that everyone was present, Dong Chengshuang cleared his throat and began to introduce their escort mission.
Pei Jinye and the other five listened quietly in the front of the bus.
There were rules to escort missions.
They would follow behind these seasoned convoy experts, and if they really encountered robbers, these experts would come forward to negotiate first. If talks failed, then it was time to show their true abilities.
Soon Dong Chengshuang finished his briefing and began assigning personnel.
Pei Jinye and Cao Yingjun followed a seasoned escort named Teacher Cheng.
Pei Jinye observed Teacher Cheng for a moment.
Extraordinary-Human Genes belonged to the Body Technique System.
Spiritual power had already exceeded seven thousand.
Which meant that before long, he would be able to step into the Extraordinary Sixth Rank.
Dong Chengshuang indeed made thoughtful arrangements, assigning a female teacher to Ji Yuyan and Murong Xiyue, who was also the only female teacher present.
Pei Jinye glanced at her too.
Her spiritual power obviously exceeded ten thousand, a Sixth Rank female Warrior.
Female Warriors were not common.
Even less so for a Sixth Rank female Warrior.
Pei Jinye couldn’t help but take a few extra looks.
The bus headed towards the highway entrance.
It seemed that a dozen or so large trucks bearing the “Yongji Group” emblem along with several buses like the one Pei Jinye and the others were on had been waiting for some time. The group formed a convoy that at this moment resembled a ferocious beast rushing swiftly through the mountains.
According to Dong Chengshuang, the drivers of the Dong family’s convoy all had at least 20 years of experience, some even had experience driving tanks in the military, which showed extremely rich driving experience.
Not long after leaving Dragon City, more vehicles appeared on the highway.
When passing through a mountain range, the number of vehicles decreased again, but there was an increase in fog, reducing the speed of the convoy a bit.
“They say every city is different, just now it was clear skies, and now suddenly it’s shrouded in mist,” Ji Wutian said, feeling slightly sentimental for a change.
Dong Chengshuang responded with a smile, “If you go thirty li south from here, you’ll reach Foggy Mountain, where the mist lingers all year round. They say the Federation hasn’t even completed the full survey of this area yet.”
Liu Limin questioned suspiciously, “Is that where the Misty Devils come from?”
Dong Chengshuang nodded, “Right, the Misty Devils’ habitat is here, which is why this area is the scariest at night.”
“Misty Devils sucking out human marrow… just thinking about it gives me the creeps,” Liu Limin exaggeratedly said.
“Stop talking, do you want to jinx us?” Cao Yingjun said irritably.
Liu Limin shut his mouth.
Just then, the passengers clearly felt the vehicle slowing down.
“What’s going on?” Ji Yuyan asked.
Dong Chengshuang also looked slightly concerned.
Everyone had their suspicions, but no one wanted to be the jinx.
A decisive voice from Dong Chengshuang’s uncle came over the intercom, “Ahead there is a landslide section, prepare to take a detour, follow the lead vehicle.”
“Received.”
“Received.”
And at that moment, from the distant mountains came the roar of a Fierce beast.
The expressions of everyone suddenly changed.
The atmosphere inexplicably tensed up.
Liu Limin wanted to say something, but seeing that Pei Jinye and the others were maintaining silence, he had no choice but to close his mouth.
The voice of Dong Chengshuang’s second uncle once again came through the intercom.
“Vehicle three to proceed with clearing the segment, vehicle nineteen to provide support.”
“Received.”
“Received.”
Liu Limin and the others looked outside the vehicle.
The sound of bombings came from afar.
This was followed by the sound of piercing cries.
By the time the vehicle Pei Jinye and the others were in sped past, there were no fierce beasts to be seen, only blood strewn all over the ground.
Liu Limin and Cao Yingjun exchanged glances.
Two hours later.
The convoy finally entered Baijing City.
After passing through the highway exit, Dong Chengshuang’s second uncle’s voice came through the intercom.
“Prepare to arrive in the urban area, everyone follow the team closely. If the team is cut off by red or green lights, communicate promptly.”
“Understood.”
“Understood.”
“Understood.”
…
Dong Chengshuang took a long breath, “It’s more comfortable once we get into the urban area, the family has already been notified in advance.”
“What did we encounter on the road just now?” Liu Limin couldn’t help asking after holding it in for two hours.
Hearing this, Dong Chengshuang also gave a bitter smile and shook his head, “No joke, anything can happen on the mountain highways.”
They quickly arrived at their destination.
“People from the Night Patrol Department are here too?” Liu Limin noticed the several vehicles parked at the entrance and was somewhat surprised.
Dong Chengshuang glanced over and laughed, “This time, the equipment we’re transporting has some official relation, and they are responsible for receiving it.”
Liu Limin gave a thumbs up, “Impressive.”
Dong Chengshuang smiled sheepishly.
…
“Captain Zhuo, you’ve worked hard.”
Dong Chengshuang’s second uncle shook hands with a capable-looking woman.
It was none other than Zhuo Wenjing.
After experiencing the major case in Baijing City, she also felt somewhat physically and mentally exhausted.
Fortunately, the major cases that followed were unrelated to Baijing City, which eased some of the pressure. Otherwise, with the higher-ups always watching and having a new idea every day, even someone made of iron wouldn’t be able to take it.
After the inspection passed.
Dong Chengshuang’s second uncle led the team back.
By Zhuo Wenjing’s side, a young man with a crew cut watched the departure of the coach bus and chuckled softly, “The few youngsters who came down just now are something else. Two from the God Weeping Group, and the daughter from the Murong Family, Yongji is really something, they even got these individuals to come out.”
Zhuo Wenjing cast him a glance, “Learn a little about the bounty missions from Dragon City martial arts university.”
The crew cut young man was startled, “Right, I forgot that you also graduated from Dragon City martial arts university.”
“Stop blathering, notify the people from the research institute to come move the goods.” Zhuo Wenjing said irritably.
…
After returning from Baijing City, the atmosphere in the vehicle noticeably became much more relaxed.
“Was the mission really this simple?”
Liu Limin could hardly believe it.
Dong Chengshuang couldn’t help but laugh, “At the very beginning, what I was actually most worried about wasn’t Foggy Mountain.”
“Not Foggy Mountain? That place is so terrifying; it wasn’t what you were most worried about?” Liu Limin expressed surprise.
Even Ji Yuyan and the others looked over.
Dong Chengshuang didn’t dare to dawdle any longer and quickly said, “After Foggy Mountain, we went through a mountain road, do you remember it?”
“I remember.” Liu Limin nodded.
Dong Chengshuang lowered his voice and said, “That place is Luo Family’s territory.”
“Bandit King Luo?” Cao Yingjun seemed to remember something.
Dong Chengshuang looked over and nodded, “That’s right, him. Don’t be fooled by the distance, only a hundred or two hundred kilometers from Dragon City, but Bandit King Luo is infamously a mountain bandit, his whole family are bandits, fierce bandits at that. It’s said Bandit King Luo is an Extraordinary Seventh Rank, once courted by the Federation, but he refused.”
“He still survives after refusal; that’s quite terrifying.” Liu Limin said in surprise.
Dong Chengshuang nodded, his expression becoming serious, “This bandit king is very strong; basically, anyone who uses this road needs to be cautious. Many years ago, my old man warned us that if we ever meet them, we must never offend them lightly; we must show courtesy.”
“Don’t the Night Patrol Department or the Military Department take care of them?” Murong Xiyue rarely spoke up, seemingly perplexed.
Dong Chengshuang chuckled dryly, “It’s a bit complicated. For one thing, Bandit King Luo is too strong and he’s vindictive. Provoke him, and he’s sure to retaliate. You might dodge him, but what about your family? There’s always a time when you’re alone, so some think it’s better to avoid trouble.
Furthermore, years ago Bandit King Luo had a negotiation with the Federation, I don’t know the content, but since then, Bandit King Luo has been much more low-profile. He barely touches the Federation’s goods; for others, it all depends on luck.”
“Does he pick on the weak?” Liu Limin asked curiously.
Dong Chengshuang didn’t speak, just nodded.
Liu Limin’s face showed as if to say, ‘I knew it.’
…
Not far away, on a raised hill.
A middle-aged man with his left eye covered by a black patch watched the convoy leave.
Beside him, a young man who looked like an eager young wolf watched the dust-covered convoy, “Father, why didn’t we make a move?”
“Slap!”
A slap landed directly on the young man’s face.
“Father.”
The young man looked up in shock, a very obvious palm print appearing on his left cheek.
Bandit King Luo said expressionlessly, “Do you know why I hit you?”
“I misspoke, son.” The young man quickly lowered his head to admit his mistake.
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Bandit King Luo fumed, “It’s you courting death! Always telling you to use your brain, but you just won’t!”
The young man lowered his head, seemingly still not understanding.
Bandit King Luo sighed helplessly, knowing his family’s situation, so he planned for the Federation to leave him an out, which was also the main condition for his agreement with the Federation.
Sighing, he lamented, “The Dong family knows we’re tempted to act, so they purposely brought people from the Ji and Murong families. Do you believe, if we act now, within the next second, a Ninth Rank will come rushing over and kill us?”
The young man was visibly stunned, as if only now realizing this layer of reasoning.