"What do you know?" The man retorted.
"God Organization has already obtained the new technology from Nanrong Yuan and is currently conducting experiments. My two friends are victims." Saying this, Ling Chen recounted the experiences of Jiang Yunkai and Bai Huanjun.
"Is that so?" The man’s tone instantly became grave.
"Where are those two friends of yours?"
"I’ve already had them brought to East Sea City. According to my friend, their condition is quite troublesome, and recovery seems difficult unless there is sufficient financial and facility support."
"I can help you with the funds and equipment." As he spoke, Ling Chen immediately felt something extra in his pocket. He reached into his pocket and found an additional bank card.
"Although there isn’t a lot of money in here, it should suffice for your research. Moreover, Secret Society has a research base in East Sea City. I will have it evacuated and let you use it."
Ling Chen was grateful, but he couldn’t help but ask, "Why are you helping me?"
"Because your father was a friend of mine. If I don’t help you, then who will? Remember, be very careful. You’ve destroyed both the primary and backup bases of God Organization, resulting in huge losses. If you pressure them too hard, be wary of their retaliation."
"I understand." After a pause, Ling Chen added, "What about Secret Society? If you have such good relations with Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, why not seek their help?"
"There is a cooperative relationship between Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion and Secret Society, but we can’t rely on Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion for this matter. God Organization has already set their sights on us, we can’t just hide in Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion. Moreover, they have already offered their help; I can’t ask for too much. Alright, I’ve said all I need to, take care of yourself."
Ling Chen hurriedly turned around, wanting to stop the man. However, when he turned back, he found nobody behind him, the man had disappeared.
Ling Chen sighed resignedly. He still had many questions to ask, but the man had left so quickly.
Returning to the port, Ling Chen got into his car and phoned Hu Fei. After giving his instructions, Ling Chen recalled the man’s words as he drove towards his destination.
A truck slowly drove along the road, stopping outside a five-story building in the city center of East Sea City.
This building was a residential building, quite old with faded walls and several cracks scattered throughout.
As the truck stabilized, two people, Jiang Hao and Hu Fei, jumped down from the driver and passenger seats, respectively. They approached the rear of the truck, opened the cargo bay, and then climbed up to bring down two stretchers.
The stretchers were carried to the entrance of the residential building. With a beep, the iron door immediately opened. Following Jiang Hao and Hu Fei inside, the iron door shut once again.
"Everything went smoothly? No one tailing us?"
At that moment, Ling Chen appeared from nowhere, took over the stretcher from Hu Fei, and asked.
"You can count on me." After saying this, Hu Fei looked around curiously and asked, "Ling Chen, what place is this?"
"A research base provided by the Secret Society."
As they spoke, the three of them carried the two stretchers straight upstairs. On the second floor, Ling Chen stood in front of a door, lifted a corner of the Buddha painting on it. Suddenly, a metal cylinder slowly extended from behind the painting.
Ling Chen brought his eye close for a retinal scan, and immediately a numeric keypad popped out in the middle of the door.
After entering a long string of passwords, the tightly shut door finally opened.
Entering the room, Jiang Hao and Hu Fei were instantly dazzled and shocked.
This... Hu Fei stared blankly around, too surprised to even speak.
Watching their stunned expressions, Ling Chen grinned. He had reacted the same way when he had first arrived.
From the outside, this was a five-story residential building. But in reality, the inside of the building was an integrated whole, the exterior merely serving to deceive others.
The building, covering thousands of square meters, was filled with various kinds of facilities, from medical to military equipment, and was very well-resourced.
"Great place!" Hu Fei exclaimed, dropped the stretcher, looked around excitedly, his face full of thrill.
Hu Fei laughed, clapping Ling Chen on the shoulder, and said, "After hanging around for so long, we finally have a decent base."
"Enough! Don’t get too excited yet. I’ve told you, this research base is lent to us by the Secret Society and will need to be returned eventually."
"Think they’d want it back once it’s in our hands? No way. Since you have good relations with the Secret Society, just let them gift this place to you."
Without waiting for Ling Chen to speak, Hu Fei had already rushed to the main control room of the base and started up the main computer.
Looking at the list displayed on the big screen, Hu Fei laughed joyfully: "Not bad, the folks from the Secret Society are quite generous, they left us quite a few good things."
"Here, this is for you." Ling Chen threw a bank card at Hu Fei.
"Funds provided by the Secret Society. I’ve checked it; not much, just 230 million. Considering Kai and their condition, it’s unclear how long their recovery might take. You’ll need to be frugal and not spend it all at once."
Hu Fei’s eyes gleamed as he nodded, "Don’t worry, don’t worry."
"I am worried about your money-loving ways, that’s why I mentioned it twice," Ling Chen said gruffly.
"Chen, should I bring more people to secure this place?" asked Jiang Hao.
Hearing Jiang Hao’s question, Ling Chen shook his head, "No need. The location of this research base is very secret, and it’s difficult for ordinary people to find. Plus, the more people know about it, the less secure it becomes. I’ve considered this; this research base will be our main headquarters in the future, and we must ensure its safety and secrecy. Unless absolutely trustworthy, it’s best not to let anyone else know."
"Alright, I’ll call Xiong and Haozi later and have them come over for a visit."
"No." Ling Chen stopped him: "Just call Haozi, don’t call anyone else."
Jiang Hao paused, puzzled, and asked, "Why not invite Xiong, he..."
Before Jiang Hao could finish, Ling Chen glared at him, discontentedly saying: "Just do as you are told, why ask so many questions. Remember what I said, don’t tell anyone about this place without my permission."
"Okay." Although full of questions, Jiang Hao didn’t dare to ask further because of Ling Chen’s firm words, and just complied.
"Fatty, go ahead and get busy, someone will come later to take over the research of Kai and Bai Huanjun."
After finishing the instructions, Ling Chen left the research base alone, ready to drive back to Wealthy Manor. However, just as he got into the car, Ling Chen received a phone call. After listening for a few moments, his expression suddenly changed drastically, and his eyes emitted an intense brilliance.