Free Web NovelChapter 416: Chapter 146: Deploying Defenses
The armed convoy encountered no further attacks on the road and entered Motie Mountain Manor smoothly. After the security team conducted a thorough inspection and confirmed everything was in order, the personnel settled in.
The security members dispersed, setting up patrol points around the perimeter.
In addition to the security team they brought, the manor already had its own defenses. The two teams combined numbered a full eighty people, a considerable armed force.
But the manor itself was huge, occupying an entire mountaintop. So, besides personnel, it was also equipped with a large number of biological weapons and three Resonators responsible for countering and interfering with Domain information.
Electrified fences and fixed weapon emplacements were also set up in various locations around the manor, forming what could be considered a tight defensive system. Without sufficient manpower and firepower, an assault would be impossible.
Furthermore, this was Motie Mountain, a residential area for the wealthy and upper class, which meant the surroundings were already heavily patrolled by security personnel. Mobilizing a large force here was simply not feasible.
This place was indeed relatively safe.
After Chen Chuan arrived, he walked around the entire manor, observing the layout from the perspective of a Third Limit Fighter.
He eventually came to a conclusion: the defensive perimeter was sufficient against ordinary people. Even a Second Limit Fighter wearing Protective Clothing would only be throwing their life away against swarms of biological weapons and a web of concentrated firepower.
But for a Third Limit Fighter, the place was riddled with vulnerabilities. Just by thinking about it casually, he could spot numerous breakthrough points. Ordinary people would be unable to react to such an infiltration. Even if they could take drugs to enhance their condition, that was only for emergencies; it wasn’t a state they could maintain constantly.
When it came to a battle of inheritance, it was truly a life-and-death struggle. Meng Huang would certainly not give up. He would likely dispatch even stronger forces next. Chen Chuan didn’t know what to expect, so he knew they needed to strengthen their defenses.
Although he didn’t know the specifics of how to arrange things, he had the Processing Bureau backing him. They couldn’t send manpower, but they could provide him with professional guidance and suggestions. So after he contacted them and relayed his requirements, they immediately said they would send over a set of modification plans shortly.
As he walked around, the members of the security team would take the initiative to salute him whenever they saw him. In the end, what these men respected most was strength. They had seen Chen Chuan’s performance in the square with their own eyes, and even those who hadn’t seen it had heard about it from their colleagues.
At that moment, inside the main residence of the courtyard, Meng Shu also saw this scene. Yan Yi said from the side, "Miss, this is the effect of a Third Limit Fighter.
"Within a team, the presence of such a Fighter is to secure high-end martial power. They can be used to guard against surprise attacks from experts, and they also provide a counter-measure capability internally.
"With Mr. Chen’s presence, even if he does nothing, the team’s security and its deterrent effect, both internally and externally, are raised by several levels."
Meng Shu said, "But I feel that someone else might not be able to achieve this level of effect."
Yan Yi agreed. "Yes, that’s why we had to hire Mr. Chen. From our evaluations and comparisons, Mr. Chen is the most suitable person. It’s very fortunate that you have such a classmate, Miss. If we can continue to cooperate in the future, it will be of great benefit to the company’s development."
Meng Shu said, "That’s a matter for the future. It’s too early to talk about it now."
Yan Yi said with great confidence, "After what happened today, I actually have even more confidence. We took the first step correctly, so we’re off to a good start."
Just then, a communication tone sounded from her Realm Token. She said, "Mr. Chen is contacting me. He believes there are vulnerabilities in our defensive layout. Miss, I’ll take my leave for a moment."
Meng Shu nodded lightly. After Yan Yi left, she remained standing before the floor-to-ceiling window, looking outside.
Yan Yi left the residence and took an internal tram to a stone pavilion where Chen Chuan was waiting for her. When she arrived, he directly transferred the file the Processing Bureau had just sent him to her.
"These need to be set up as soon as possible. I’m not sure when Meng Huang will make his move. The sooner you get it done, the safer you’ll be."
Yan Yi responded gravely, "Understood. I’ll arrange it immediately."
She immediately began using her Realm Token to assign tasks. Besides the security team, the manor also had a dedicated engineering team for maintenance and repairs. The materials were also prepared in advance, so they had everything they needed to complete the job independently.
Once the arrangements were made, she turned back and said, "Mr. Chen, I just found some information on that man, Feng Yaren, through a few channels. It might be useful to you.
"He is a master from the Outer Ocean Islands. An internal source revealed that he has ties to the Ferris Wheel Company and entered Dashun through Ferris Wheel’s channels. Meng Huang might have found him through them. If more enemies come, it’s possible they will also be experts from the Outer Ocean."
A thought crossed Chen Chuan’s mind. ’The Ferris Wheel Company was backed by the Outer Ocean Islands, so this connection isn’t surprising. It’s just that this company has always had a strong presence, seemingly everywhere.’
He asked, "Does this company have ties to Fusion Boundary as well?"
Yan Yi said, "They had no business dealings in the past because the government has regulations prohibiting the export of biological components and protective materials to the Outer Ocean Islands.
"However, in recent years, Meng Huang has grown very close to them. I suspect he has been secretly selling some of the company’s prohibited export products to them in exchange for benefits and support. It wouldn’t be surprising if he received some indirect support from Ferris Wheel that way."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment. ’If they encounter more enemies, they might not be from the Outer Ocean Islands. If Yan Yi could find this out, so could the Processing Bureau.’
He suspected this information might have been deliberately leaked by Meng Huang. The goal was likely to make the Processing Bureau focus its attention on the Ferris Wheel Company. After the incident with Feng Yaren, the Processing Bureau would definitely increase its surveillance, which might cause them to overlook other areas.
He said, "I understand. Please inform me immediately if you have any more news, Assistant Yan."
Yan Yi said seriously, "I will inform you at the first opportunity, Mr. Chen."
After finishing his conversation with her, Chen Chuan returned to his living quarters. He had been assigned to a villa, while Meng Shu’s courtyard residence was located higher up on the mountaintop.
The villa was very large and fully equipped with all sorts of facilities, including an independent Training Ground that was clearly modeled after the private training grounds at the academy.
A Third Limit Fighter actually required a larger space, but this was sufficient for daily practice. Besides, there were more spacious grounds outside.
He set his Liu Blade aside, took off his Protective Clothing, and began his daily practice. The afternoon passed. He took a shower and changed into a set of casual clothes.
He took the initiative to contact Wubei and the Resonance Squad assigned to him by the Processing Bureau. After his previous call with the Processing Bureau, communications had been blocked for a period of time. It was only after he was given a newly generated internal frequency password that he could communicate again. He needed to ensure his line of communication with the outside world was always open.
A communication request came through on his Realm Token. He accepted it, and Yan Yi’s voice sounded: "Mr. Chen, is now a convenient time? I’ve brought the medicine promised to you."
Chen Chuan said, "I have time now."
Less than ten minutes later, Yan Yi arrived. After the door opened, she personally pushed a small cart inside, on which were arranged several metal boxes.
She stopped in the middle of the living room and said, "This is the special medicine the Miss promised you, Mr. Chen. The three-month quota until the end of the year is all here."
Chen Chuan glanced at them and asked, "Where does the company get these medicines?"
Yan Yi said, "I don’t know. That part is still controlled by the Meng Lai Duke. The supply the Miss has was also given by the Meng Lai Duke.
"Although Meng Huang has ample manpower and controls a good deal of the company’s power, the two heirs have been treated equally regarding medicinal resources. Meng Huang doesn’t possess any more than the Miss does.
"He relies on these to support and recruit his experts. However, on our side, according to the Miss’s wishes, this entire supply is allocated to you alone to distribute, Mr. Chen.
"Whether you use them for yourself or give them to others, the Miss’s intention is not to interfere."
She paused here. "But if I may be so bold, I personally hope that you will use all of them for yourself, Mr. Chen. Because an increase in your personal strength benefits our entire team."
She gave a slight bow and said, "I won’t disturb you any further, Mr. Chen." After saying this, she walked out.
After she left, Chen Chuan walked to the front of the cart and opened one of the boxes. Inside, he saw rows of glass tubes filled with a fluid that shimmered with specks of fluorescent light.
It was very similar to the medicine he had obtained from You Xing.
’So it really is this stuff.’
’Although there were some slight differences, it could be due to a different source, a different grade, or simply a difference in medicinal effect. He would only know for sure after using it.’
He didn’t need it at the moment, however. His Mutated Organization was still in its growth phase. He estimated it would take about another month to finish, and that was when he would need these.
Right now, his main priorities were "Gathering Essence Blood" and "Zhu Shen Chang."
He had been continuously working on reigning in the Eternal God, and it was now almost completely stabilized. The next step was to slowly nourish and refine it.
As for the accumulation of Essence Blood, that needed to be extracted from the Mutated Organization after taking the medicine and then stored in his heart. Essence Blood was constantly consumed during combat.
Certain unique techniques, in particular, required Essence Blood to be executed, which could greatly enhance their power. However, it wasn’t used so lightly under normal circumstances, as it was also an essential substance for strengthening one’s own foundation. Furthermore, if he suffered relatively severe injuries, he could use Essence Blood to accelerate his recovery and maintain his combat effectiveness.
The tenacious Life Force of a Third Limit Fighter was partly attributable to this.
Taking advantage of the current peace and the ample supply of medicine, he decided to throw himself into the next stage of his practice, striving to make a bit more progress before the enemy’s next arrival.
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