128: Chapter 128 Countdown to Reunion

"Student Xiao Yan, please follow me to complete the necessary registration and questioning."

Her voice returned to being completely mechanical and flat, as if that probing during the flight had never happened.

She led Su Chen and opened the door to an office.

Inside the office sat a Tenth-Rank middle-aged female martial artist. Upon seeing Zhuge Jinyu enter, she didn't dare to say a word.

The process was simpler than expected.

Su Chen presented his black card, which verified his identity, his membership status in the Huayu Association, and the basic details of the flight distress.

Regarding the abnormal behavior of those ancient ferocious beasts, Su Chen continued to play dumb.

The middle-aged woman could naturally investigate.

Su Chen was just a Seventh-Rank Martial Artist; it was impossible for him to handle so many ferocious beasts.

So, she didn't place any suspicion on him.

However, given that the scene had already been handled by Zhuge Jinyu.

And Su Chen was a rescuee, not a troublemaker.

She did not investigate further.

"The situation has been recorded."

"Xiao Yan, you may return to the Huayu Association Jinguan City Branch to await further orders."

"Regarding the subsequent arrangements for your participation in the Heroic Spirit Contract Ceremony, the Hall of Valor will coordinate with the Huayu Association."

The middle-aged deacon said in a businesslike manner, her gaze sweeping over Su Chen and the Zhuge Jinyu standing beside him, without saying anything more.

"Yes."

Su Chen replied.

Zhuge Jinyu stood to the side, silent the entire time.

Like a true law enforcement machine.

It wasn't until Su Chen turned to leave that her gaze followed his back until he disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Under her hood.

No one saw her biting her lower lip.

And the glistening tears flickering beside her phoenix eyes.

The Huayu Association Jinguan City Branch is located in the southeast district of the city. It is a five-story building with a classical garden style, a quiet spot amidst the hustle and bustle.

Su Chen successfully entered with his member token and was arranged to rest in a simple guest room.

He lay on the bed, sorting through today's encounters.

From the desperate situation in the snowfields to being rescued by "Marquis Wu," and then to the strange probing along the way.

That curvy female deacon with an unfathomable aura always gave him an inexplicable sense of familiarity and dissonance.

This person was definitely not right.

She seemed to be probing something.

After reviewing everything he said and did along the way and confirming that there were no slip-ups.

Su Chen took out his phone.

Ignoring the pop-up news at the top, such as "Heroic Spirit Contract Ceremony is about to open in Jinguan City; strange murder case occurs in Jinguan City; the perpetrator's modus operandi is exactly the same as those that appeared in many cities in East China."

He opened the search bar and searched for keywords like "Great Ning," "Da Qian," "Zhuge Jinyu," "Ye Jingjun," and "Cang Mingyue."

Nothing, there was nothing.

Even if there were search results, they were just people with the same names.

While he was thinking, the door was gently knocked.

"Please come in."

The door opened, and a tall and beautiful figure walked in.

It was Jiang Luoli, who had been rescued by the rescue team.

She had changed out of her damaged combat suit and was wearing a form-fitting black knit sweater and trousers, outlining her perfect curves.

Although her serious injuries had not yet healed and her complexion was still a bit pale, her spirit looked much better.

Her beautiful eyes lit up significantly when she saw Su Chen.

"Su Chen!"

She walked quickly to the bedside, looked him up and down, her tone filled with concern and lingering fear.

"It's so good that you're okay. We were really unlucky to encounter a hijacking on this trip."

"I heard there were some high-rank monsters around where we crashed. It's truly a miracle that we survived..."

"I'm fine, just some minor skin injuries."

Su Chen sat up and smiled.

"How about you? How are your injuries?"

"It's almost healed. The healing resources of the Huayu Association are quite effective."

Jiang Luoli sat down on the chair by his bed, her expression becoming serious.

"I came to find you because there are two important things."

"First, the registration for the Heroic Spirit Contract Ceremony. The time is in three days."

"All qualified candidates must register in advance and undergo an initial spiritual resonance test."

"We need to go to the registration point as soon as possible."

Su Chen nodded indifferently.

"Then, what is the second thing?"

"Second."

She paused and lowered her voice slightly.

"The Huayu Association headquarters just issued an assigned mission for the two of us."

"The priority is very high; it needs to be completed before the end of the Heroic Spirit Contract Ceremony."

"What mission?"

Su Chen asked.

Jiang Luoli's expression turned grave.

"Investigating a suspected martial artist murder case that recently occurred in Jinguan City, as well as the traces of activities of the criminal suspect 'White Snake Cult' in Jinguan City and surrounding areas."

"And the reward is also very straightforward."

"The two of us will each get one extraordinary item."

Saying this, Jiang Luoli's delicate body suddenly leaned forward.

Su Chen smelled the gardenia scent on her, and could almost see the cleavage that allowed for infinite reverie through her collar.

"Big sister has money at home and doesn't lack extraordinary items; I just need to complete this mission to accumulate some seniority."

"If you and I can complete it together, I can give my share to you for free."

Hearing this, Su Chen's breathing became heavy.

extraordinary items!

Such items are rare and hard to come by.

If they match his attributes, it would be a huge boost to his combat power.

If they don't match, they would be enough to recharge and open two rounds of investment.

"The mission details and information have been sent to our internal terminals."

Jiang Luoli looked at Su Chen, a flash of worry in her eyes.

"Su Chen, since you have joined the organization, you must be mentally prepared to face things that exceed the norm."

Su Chen met her gaze and nodded slowly.

Having already experienced two rounds of investment, he had once slaughtered a million-strong army alone.

He really felt that these murder cases in the modern city were no big deal.

Huaxi Hall of Heroic Spirits headquarters, inside the Wuhou Shrine, in Zhuge Jinyu's bedroom.

Three women, equally stunning but each with their own unique charm, were lying on a bed.

Although their delicate bodies were covered with various hideous wounds.

But under the nourishment of a blue light wrapping their bodies, the wounds were constantly being smoothed out.

That was Cang Mingyue's water wave healing.

Even though she was still in a coma, this powerful innate ability of the Merfolk Clan was still taking effect.

The first to flutter her eyelashes was Ye Jingjun, who was in a tattered red dress.

She opened her eyes suddenly.

A large amount of memories flooded into her mind.

Snowfields, giant beasts, desperate situation, injured...

And.

That familiar figure.

"Master Su Chen!"

She sat up almost instantly, medical fluid dripping down her wet red hair.

The penetrating wound on her chest had healed for the most part, leaving only a faint pink new scar.

Ignoring the weakness coming from her body, she stepped out of the bedroom barefoot.

"Zhuge Jinyu, where are you?"

Almost at the same time, movement came from Cang Mingyue beside her.

Cang Mingyue slowly sat up, her azure long hair sticking to her pale cheeks.

Further away, Su Daji was also woken up by the two.