Chapter 33 I must kill them a thousand times over, it's still not enough

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Xinhu International Airport.

Apron.

"Zhao Junlang, why aren't you chasing the suspect but instead showing up at the airport?" Mr. Wang glanced coldly at Zhao Junlang and his group who had just arrived.

"We heard the news and specially came to join in the fun.

Xu, I heard that the task force that came this time is heavyweight. Can you reveal some insider info?"

Zhao Junlang approached warmly, trying to sling an arm around Mr. Wang's shoulder, only to be mercilessly brushed off.

"Back off, or I'll smack you."

"Oh come on, we've known each other for so many years... Alright, alright, I was wrong." Zhao Junlang laughed it off and pushed away the sharp sword poised at his neck.

Clang!

Mr. Wang sheathed the blade back into his cane, then immediately turned his attention to the plane that was slowly descending from the night sky.

"You've been out of sight for a while, but your sword has gotten faster."

Zhao Junlang, however, was fixated on his cane, "You're close to mastering it?"

"Close." Mr. Wang responded indifferently.

"Damn." Zhao Junlang cursed under his breath and finally restrained the playful expression on his face.

A pink-haired spicy chica, Mi Qi, elbowed him, "Captain, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing." Zhao Junlang's face was dark and grim.

"Oh." Mi Qi sensed that the mood was off and didn't dare to press further.

How could this guy be so close to mastering it... Zhao Junlang felt extremely frustrated inside.

He and Mr. Wang had been high school classmates. Since high school, they had been rivals, each trying to outdo the other. Over the years, there had been wins and losses, but if Mr. Wang truly mastered that sword technique, then Zhao would be suppressed by him for a lifetime.

No, he needed to find a way to advance swiftly!

Not much later.

The plane landed, the cabin door opened, and a dozen people in black suits disembarked from the plane, descending the gangway.

Among them, a tall blonde woman stretched out her arm and let out an enigmatic cheer:

"Arrived at the world's tallest city—Xinhu! So beautiful, Xinhu!"

"Wait! She is—"

Zhao Junlang widened his eyes in shock, almost in disbelief.

Hiss—

Including Zhao Junlang's subordinates, all investigators inhaled sharply. As people in the know, they were all too aware of who that woman was.

There are many magical creatures in this world related to the Dragon Clan, including sub-dragons, pseudo-dragons, dragon descendants, dragon men...

Thanks to the dragon blood flowing in their veins, they are naturally superior to other species, boasting extraordinary talents in various fields that others envy.

For example, an arcane master within the Control Bureau, a sub-dragon with white dragon lineage, has a high level of expertise in the field of ice magic, considered a founding figure with heavy influence.

There is also today's most outstanding forging master, a dragon man with a thin red dragon lineage, who became a master forger within just three years of entering the craft, a talent truly terrifying.

And these are just the mixed-blood subspecies.

A True Dragon would be even more terrifying.

The number of True Dragons in the whole world can be counted on two hands, and the most active and well-known among them is undoubtedly the Golden Dragon Aurelia that has now appeared before them.

As for why she is the most well-known...

It's because Chen Guangxi is in stark contrast with the legendary image of an elegant, learned, and talented Golden Dragon. She is a touch eccentric, and the contrast is so strong that it leaves a deep impression on whoever sees her. The word spreads, and over time she becomes a well-known figure in the community.

"Mr. Wang."

Gu Honggao approached; he and Mr. Wang were also old acquaintances.

"Gu Team, I'm glad you're all safe." Mr. Wang rarely showed a smile.

The Alpha Mobile Task Force's mission was commissioned by him, and their disappearance in Yingzhou over the past week had him worried.

Now, seeing everyone return safe and sound without casualties, he finally felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off his chest.

"We've got the items back, we'll talk more after we return."

"Alright, get in the car."

·

Back at the Control Bureau, everyone entered the conference room, where Gu Honggao recounted to Wang Dong the experiences of their group during this period.

"Joy Castle, magic tree... so that's how it was."

Wang Dong nodded, no wonder the task force had been out of contact for so long.

"And who exactly is this Wang Zhen?" Zhao Junlang stroked his chin, intrigued by this wild extraordinary person who had led the task force out of their predicament.

"I reckon he's a student from Yingzhou who, after a coincidental awakening, came into contact with supernatural power and thus intentionally headed towards where the supernatural events occurred, wanting to understand the supernatural further... There are plenty of these death-defying wild extraordinary people, what's so strange about that? He's just got some secret techniques, that's all."

Chen Guangxi was voraciously devouring a bucket of fried chicken, not even bothering to spit out the bones.

"Sis, mind your manners, this is a conference room," Jiang Wuming muttered under his breath.

"Fuck it, I've been starving for so many days; can't I enjoy myself now that I've finally escaped? I'm gonna eat and eat and eat and eat, gnaw them all down!"

Chen Guangxi ate with even more gusto, grabbing another bucket after finishing one.

"No worries," Wang Dong said, unconcerned.

"The Yingzhou Control Bureau will handle the situation at Joy Castle properly. We've helped them solve a big problem and at the same time gifted them something significant.

Even so, they are still somewhat interested in the jade pendant.

Luckily, they also have some smart people over there who stopped the conflict from escalating. Otherwise, this matter might have continued to escalate, eventually leading to small-scale friction between the Dongzhou Control Bureau and the Yingzhou Control Bureau, which wouldn't be good for either side."

As he spoke, Gu Honggao took out a black and white jade pendant from his Storage Ring.

—— The Yin Yang Pisces Jade Pendant.

Wang Dong took the jade pendant, sensed it for a moment, and gave a slight nod, "You've all worked hard. Everyone take some time to rest in Xinhu, I've already made arrangements."

"It's not hard, just part of the job," Gu Honggao said.

"Is it the presidential suite?" Chen Guangxi was more concerned about the quality of their accommodations.

"Rest assured, it's all top-notch service."

"Wuhu!"

"Ah!!!!!"

Suddenly, Jiang Wuming let out a shriek upon looking at his phone.

"Stars Network headquarters is gone???"

"Fuck me, I was still waiting to play 'Child of Stardust'!!!"

He had only now seen the related news, struck as if by lightning.

"What?!" Chen Guangxi turned in astonishment, as she had also been looking forward to 'Child of Stardust'.

"Oh, you guys don't know about this yet? It's not as simple as just a fire," Zhao Junlang said, smiling as he explained the ins and outs of the situation with everyone.

Hearing the full story, Jiang Wuming flew into a rage: "Motherfucker, where are Nangong Yi and the Red Robe Monks Association? Damn them, couldn't they have waited until the game was released before making their move?"

Chen Guangxi was equally enraged: "Killing them a thousand times wouldn't be enough!"

"Heh, you've come to the right person."

Zhao Junlang smirked mysteriously, "We've already caught their trail, and now we're just waiting for the right moment to catch them all at once."

·

Three days later.

After finishing his morning exercise, Zhou Yuan received a text message.

It was from Mr. Wang.

"Zhou, the company is short-staffed recently, have you found a new job? If not, are you interested in coming back to continue working as a security guard?"

Huh? They haven't hired a security guard yet?

Zhou Yuan wondered, then typed a response: "I'm planning to rest for a while before finding another job. No need for Mr. Wang to worry."

"Do you have time tonight, then? We're organising a memorial service for our deceased colleagues."

Zhou Yuan thought about it; the executive who had pulled strings to get him into Stars Network was also among those who perished in the fire, as well as several other colleagues he got along with well. Out of both sentiment and reason, it would be right to go and pay his respects.

"Sure."

"Good, tonight at 6, Xinhu City Funeral Home."