The crystal key incident continues to escalate, and in just one night, no fewer than 10 people have lost their lives as a result. This is just the data compiled by the Super Management Bureau; the number of unknown deaths and injuries is still unknown.
Therefore, the Super Management Bureau has been extremely busy since last night, dealing with the deaths and injuries that occurred during the treasure hunt.
As the director of the Super Management Bureau, Zhang Hongguo is arguably the busiest person.
Last night, he was still reeling from the shock of the crystal key incident when the Xiangshan white fog incident occurred. By this morning, more than a dozen deaths and injuries had been reported by branches across the country.
All these things had piled up at once. They were in a complete mess.
Fortunately, the top leader at the time overcame all opposition to establish the Super Management Bureau and gave him a lot of manpower; otherwise, things might be even worse now.
"Director, something terrible has happened! Colonel Lingmeng has gone missing!"
A junior agent hurriedly pushed open the door to Zhang Hongguo's office.
"What's wrong?"
Zhang Hongguo suddenly had a bad feeling. He was afraid that something else might happen, especially since Reimu was the only person in the bureau with superpowers.
"I don't know. Colonel Lingmeng went to the suburbs last night, where we heard there were clues about the crystal key. She didn't come back this morning. Later, when the logistics department couldn't contact her, they sent people to the suburbs. They found signs of a struggle. From the scene, in addition to Colonel Lingmeng's burn marks, they also found a needle for anesthetic. We suspect... Colonel Lingmeng may have been kidnapped!"
"What? She acted alone last night?"
Director Zhang slammed his hand on the table and stood up angrily.
"Yes, we wanted to go too, but she wouldn't let us, so..."
The junior agent didn't dare to continue. As the only person in the bureau with superpowers, she naturally had some authority.
"Sigh, just because she can melt steel, she thinks she's invincible. Sigh..."
Director Zhang sighed, then asked, "Any news from the National Security Bureau?"
"They said that agents from the island nation may have recently infiltrated Long City. Chief, do you think it's possible that they're involved?" the junior agent asked doubtfully.
"Who knows? Let's..."
"Director, Director, that Young Pioneer has reappeared."
Zhang Hongguo was preparing to assign people to search for Lingmeng when his secretary burst in.
"Really? Where?"
Zhang Hongguo was excited; he had finally found him.
"Still in the central square."
"Okay, let's go."
Director Zhang said and was about to leave.
The junior agent beside him interjected, "Chief, what about the search for Colonel Lingmeng..."
"Select 10 agents skilled in reconnaissance and give them all the necessary support… wait, I suddenly have a good candidate in mind."
...
When Zhang Hongguo arrived at the central square, he immediately saw the 24 large characters for "harmony" floating in the sky, which were actually Mo Chen transformed into flower petals.
Director Zhang's lips twitched.
"Brother, if you're so patriotic, why did you ask me for that 10 million RMB in the first place?"
Mo Chen in the sky was also speechless because the entire square was under martial law, not because of his arrival, but because it was already in this state when he arrived.
Seeing Zhang Hongguo, dressed in a black uniform, walking over alone, Mo Chen transformed back into human form and landed, still wearing the same black tracksuit and mask.
"Hello, Director Zhang."
Mo Chen greeted him politely with a smile. Although driving yesterday was tiring, he felt exceptionally refreshed.
"Hello, red... red scarf."
Zhang Hongguo didn't even know where to begin his comment.
"I'm here today to sell you a few 'keys'."
Mo Chen didn't have the habit of mutual flattery or pleasantries; he went straight to the point.
"A key?"
Zhang Hongguo's eyes nearly popped out of his head when he saw the crystal keys that Mo Chen had taken out.
This man was indeed capable. They had been thinking of contacting Mo Chen yesterday to ask about the key, and today Mo Chen had brought the keys directly to them. What kind of efficiency is this?
Of the 100 weapons in the world, you alone have... four? Was it luck? Or skill?
Looking at the four gleaming keys, Zhang Hongguo began to question his existence.
If he knew that Mo Chen had already given away five keys, he would probably vomit blood.
"Yes, one key… 10 million. I won't raise the price for old customers."
Mo Chen handed over the four keys.
Although Miss Zhang copied the key for 100 million online, Mo Chen wasn't greedy for money. He thought that was enough, and why would he need so much money?
Selling it for money is secondary; the main purpose is to cultivate good relations with the Super Management Bureau, since he might need their services in the future.
"That's great! That's great!"
Zhang Hongguo excitedly took the keys and said, "How about this, I'll give you 100 million, but you have to do me a small favor, okay?"
Mo Chen: "Hmm? What kind of help?"
"Do you remember Zhuang Lingmeng? The beautiful woman who learned the 'Will of the Stars' star chart?"
Zhang Hongguo reminded him, afraid that Mo Chen might forget.
Mo Chen nodded: "Yes, what's wrong?"
"She's probably been kidnapped!"
Zhang Hongguo said anxiously.
"You actually allowed a kidnapping? Who's so bold?"
Are you kidding me? Does anyone actually dare to challenge the Super Management Bureau?
"It's like this..."
Zhang Hongguo then recounted the whole story to Mo Chen, leaving the decision to him.
"Alright, I'll go look for her for you."
Mo Chen readily agreed.
As for why he agreed so readily? Of course, it's because Mo Chen had absolute confidence!
Everything is anchored; there is nothing in the world that cannot be anchored. It couldn't be easier to find someone whose appearance you know.
"That's great!"
Zhang Hongguo said, "As long as you can find Lingmeng, you will always be a friend of our Super Management Bureau."
"Isn't that the case now?"
Mo Chen retorted.
"Yes, yes, yes, you've always been a friend, haha!!!"
The seasoned Zhang Hongguo laughed heartily.
Soon, 100 million in cash was ready.
Mo Chen took the money and flashed back to his apartment. He put the money under the bed and then transformed into flying flowers and flew to the roof of the apartment.
Rescue efforts must be timely; otherwise, it might turn into retrieving a corpse instead of saving a life.
He called Liu Yueyue to explain the situation and reassure her. Then he sent a text message to Zheng Wenjun, asking him to say "present" for him.
Although many people are now skipping classes because of the awakening, Mo Chen still doesn't want to skip class.
Yes, he is a good student. Otherwise, why would he be called "Red Scarf"?
Having completed the preparations, Mo Chen held a petal in his hand, which was transformed from a strand of his hair.
He imagined Zhuang Lingmeng's appearance: long legs, a shapely figure, and a delicate face...
Let's go!
Everything is anchored and activated.
Pulled by some unknown force, the petal drifted rapidly toward the northeast.
Mo Chen transformed into flying petals and followed.