Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1020: Suspicion and Precautions

Inside the Cheng family mansion, Cheng Shang was practicing his boxing moves in front of his juniors and disciples.

Although he was over eighty years old, when he moved his body, the breath in his body was like a bellows, and when his fists and feet exerted force, bursts of air explosion sounds were heard.

At this time, Cheng Zicheng came over and said, "Second Uncle, there's a call for you."

Cheng Shang knew that if it wasn't an urgent matter or an important person, no one would come to interrupt him. He slowly stopped, held his breath, and walked down. Cheng Zicheng whispered, "Director Chen's call."

Cheng Shang nodded, took the clothes from Cheng Zicheng's hand, and said, "Please change them for me."

He walked into the living room and picked up the microphone placed there, "Director, this is Cheng Shang."

Chen Chuan's voice came out: "Senior, I have something I want to ask you."

Cheng Shang replied in a deep voice: "Director, please ask, I will tell you everything I know."

Chen Chuanshuo said: "I talked with Mr. Cheng before and learned that Mr. Cheng's elder brother, Cheng Zishun, had disappeared in Jiaoshan?"

"Yes, that's true."

Cheng Shang said, "It's been about 40 years in a blink of an eye." He sighed and said, "My nephew is fine except that he is a little arrogant. But I never expected that such a good person would disappear. This is something that we in the Cheng family can never get over."

Chen Chuan said: "I heard that the Cheng family sends people there every year to look for his whereabouts?"

Cheng Shang said, "Yes, even though so many years have passed, the old Cheng family has not given up on this matter. They want to see the person alive or the body dead. In the first ten years, my third brother and I went to look for the person every year. Later on, we let some younger generations go."

Chen Chuanshuo said: "Senior, then the people over at Jiaoshan also know you as a family?"

Cheng Shang said: "I know quite a few of them. We have had some friendship with them over the years. They live a hard life, so we always bring them some things.

It's just that the place is huge, with many villages and fierce people. We can only stay in some friendly villages. It's not easy to stay in other places for a long time. Every time we stay for a long time, people will come to drive us away. After all, it's their place of residence. Due to the rules, we can't use force to bully others. "

Chen Chuan nodded and asked, "Senior, when do you usually go every year?"

"There is no specific time, most of the time it is July and August every year, because then there is just the right time and the weather is also good."

July and August are the hottest months, but in Jiaoshan, the temperature is just right and can be considered cool, so they have not set off this year.

Chen Chuanshuo said: "Senior, there may be something going on in Jiaoshan, so I need your cooperation to do something."

As a consultant to the Bureau of Security, Cheng Shang knew that Director Chen had not shown up for half a year. He asked about this matter right after he came back. It must be a big deal. He said solemnly, "No problem. The Cheng family is willing to cooperate with all actions of the Security Department."

Chen Chuan said, "Then I'll have to trouble you to go to the processing bureau. Supervisor Xu will explain the matter to you personally. In addition, this matter has been upgraded to the first-level security level. You need to pay attention and not disclose it to others."

Cheng Shang was shocked. The first-level security level almost involves the safety of the entire central city. He replied solemnly: "As a consultant to the processing bureau, I must abide by the confidentiality agreement."

Chen Chuan hung up the phone. Since they didn't know where the rift was, they had to make arrangements on all sides. The geographical environment of Jiaoshan was special. Although it was not as good as the Three Mountains, once it was occupied, it would be a nail that was difficult to pull out, so they must pay attention to it.

Next, he prepared to set off for Yangzhi. Since he was going to send people there, he had to find a way to ensure their safety. Only by going there in person could he ensure this.

The Government Affairs Office has already informed him that they have accelerated the deployment of biological resources in the field, and within three days at the latest, the field in the Sanshan area will be connected to the central city.

He packed up and prepared to leave today. At this time, the voice of the interface came. He took a look and answered it. The voice of the secretary Qiao Yang said: "Director Chen, this is Qiao Yang."

Chen Chuanshuo said: "Secretary Qiao, what's the matter?"

Qiao Yang said, "That's right, Director Chen, do you remember that the Linax Federation had intended to invite you to visit the Federation?"

Chen Chuan nodded: "I remember."

Qiao Yang said, "The official invitation has arrived. They invite you to visit the Linax Federation this year. The letter will expire next year. The first group of invited guests has already set off. I wonder if you are willing to go. If you are willing, the Government Affairs Office will arrange your trip among the guests visiting in the second half of the year. Do you think this arrangement is okay?"

Chen Chuan thought about it. The headquarters of the Yuanren Company was in the Linax Federation. He had always wanted to investigate the affairs of this person's parents, but he lacked the strength. In addition, the situation in the central city was complicated and he could not leave for the time being, so he could not go.

Now that he has reached the realm of Changsheng Temple, and Xu Chan has become a fighter in the central city, there will be no problem even if he leaves. After he has dealt with the matter in front of him, he can go there.

It would be most convenient for him to follow the delegation. As a martial artist, he would be restricted wherever he went. If he had a legal identity, it would be the most convenient. He said, "Secretary Qiao, I have no objection. Let's arrange it this way."

Qiao Yang said, "Okay. If Director Chen has any other requests or changes to his schedule, you can contact me at any time."

Chen Chuanshuo said: "Well, thank you, Secretary Qiao."

Qiao Yang quickly said a few polite words, then apologized and ended the call.

Chen Chuan glanced outside. The evening sun was neither hot nor dry. He tidied himself up, said hello to his aunt, and took the elevator to the underground garage.

Not long after, he drove out in an off-road vehicle, left the villa area through a hidden passage, and then drove all the way north towards the National Avenue.

Whether riding an airship or flying, it would be too conspicuous. There might be spies from the old imperial family in the central city. Now he deliberately drove an off-road vehicle that he had never driven before, and the field signal was also processed accordingly, thus avoiding his whereabouts being discovered.

Because Chao Ming was too conspicuous, he did not fly with the car this time, but lay obediently on the back seat of the car.

He suddenly thought of the two little guys. They had originally planned to take the things he gave them to school to show off, but Nian Fuli told them not to take them out and not to tell anyone about their cousin's return. Fortunately, the little guys are sensible now and they promised loudly that they would never reveal anything and would not be traitors.

He smiled, turned the steering wheel, and drove onto the avenue. In less than an hour, he was out of the central city and on the national avenue. As the scene moved away, he reached out and turned on the radio, listening to the music programs that he had not listened to for a long time.

Every few steps along the way, you can see field information stations set up on the roadside, but they are not officially connected yet.

But it's coming soon.

He looked ahead, concentrating on driving. Late at night, the SUV passed the checkpoint smoothly and entered Yangzhi City, but this time he did not stop in the city, nor did he go to any government department, but went straight through the city, driving north, all the way to the old house.

He used to come here every year, but he didn't come last year because he spent the New Year in the central city and went directly to the exchange area. This time he took the opportunity to clean up and will stay here temporarily for the next few days.

Basically no one comes to this area. Meng Shu has never come back since she left here. As for other houses nearby, except for some people living in some farther places, there are basically no people living nearby.

After entering the house, he added some oil to the algae oil generator in the basement, started it, turned on the lights in the house, cleaned the whole house a little, and took a few cans of tea and some long-lasting food from the car.

After finishing the arrangement, he did not practice, but leaned back on the sofa and picked up a book to read. This book was a summary of the Xuanjiao geography, which recorded the caves and blessed places marked out by the Xuanjiao all over the world.

Well, these locations are not limited to Dashun, but encompass the entire world.

As early as in ancient and medieval times, the masters of Xuanjiao and Zen had already walked out of the East Land, searching for rifts and places where they could practice and establish their religions.

This has also left a profound impact around the world. For example, in Yinglu, which is now the Linax Federation, there are still several traditions of Xuanjiao and Zen Buddhism, which are said to be traced back to two thousand years ago and have a very large influence in the local area.

Since he was going to the Federation, he planned to go there and take a look, read some books, and learn a little bit about it.

At the same time, an off-road vehicle was driving towards Jiaoshan. Ren Xiaotian was sitting in the driver's seat and Lu Ke was sitting next to him.

Because he was more familiar with the situation in Jiaoshan, Chen Chuan asked him to visit there this time. It was Chen Chuan who informed him of Lu Ke's situation and asked him to try to get the specific information there from the latter.

However, after contacting him, Lu Ke insisted on coming along, saying that he was from Jiaoshan and was familiar with the situation here. Considering that it would be more convenient to move around with a local person, he also brought him along.

The car was silent all the way. Lu Ke had been listening to the music in Jie Ping. Ren Xiaotian held it in for a long time before he said, "You, you came back last time?"

Lu Ke looked at him, turned off the music in the game, and said, "I went back last year and brought my sister and mother out. That place is not a place for human beings to stay."

"Do you know anyone you trust?"

Lu Ke said, "Yes, I have many brothers there who grew up with me. I wanted to bring them out, but the local leader refused to let them go."

He spoke with resentment: "The village chief regards the villagers as his own property. If I hadn't brought some things he needed and had explosives tied to my body when I went back, he might have wanted to keep me."

Ren Xiaotian looked at him and then at the dark outline of Jiaoshan Mountain in the distance. After a while, he said, "Let's carry out the mission first. When the mission is over, I will help you lead the people."

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(End of this chapter)