Chapter 1389: Chapter 761: 14 Days, Qing Chen Loses His Freedom
"Brother Yun Luo, where are we headed?" Jindai Yunxiu was loading diesel onto the pickup truck. He and Kong Yu had changed into field combat uniforms suitable for the wilderness, but only Jindai Yun Luo still wore a white hunting suit, exuding an otherworldly aura.
Jindai Kong Yu suddenly asked, "Brother Yun Luo, wasnât your white hunting suit dirty yesterday? How come youâre wearing a new one today?"
"Ah, you mean this," Jindai Yun Luo replied with a smile, "I placed an order online 10 days ago, got it custom-made by a tailor shop in city No. 10."
"10 days ago?" Jindai Yunxiu asked puzzledly, "Didnât you plan to leave city No. 20 only after your return last time?"
"Oops, I let it slip," Jindai Yun Luo chuckled, "Itâs not important, hurry up and get to work, weâre leaving soon."
Jindai Kong Yu seemed thoughtful. In othersâ perspectives, it appeared that Qing Chen deliberately set up Jindai Yun Luo, forcing this skilled Onmyoji to become a Protector for the Knight, ending up isolated and alone.
But if Jindai Yun Luo had planned this 10 days ago and even ordered hunting suits here, it meant he wasnât tricked into coming; he pretended to be set up so as to make Qing Chen owe him a favor.
In reality, he had planned to come long ago!
Jindai Yun Luo placed his index finger in front of his mouth, "Shh, Qing Chen must not know about this, he schemes against me every day, serves him right to owe me a favor."
"Alright," Jindai Kong Yu sighed, not knowing why she felt unsettled. Watching her brother Yun Luo weave through the crowd should have left her unfazed, yet she felt a bit unsettled now.
"Brother Yun Luo, you still havenât said where weâre going?" Yunxiu asked.
"To the southwest, I heard the scenery there is beautiful and the hotpot is delicious," Jindai Yun Luo responded.
"Youâre going because you know Qing Chen is in the southwest," Jindai Kong Yu said powerlessly.
"Get to work now!"
Jindai Yun Luo stood beside the vehicle with hands behind his back, showing no intention to help. Jindai Yunxiu and Jindai Kong Yu were used to it; since childhood, this brother loved ordering them around while he himself never lifted a finger...
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At dawn, 100 kilometers west of the No. 008 Taboo Land, sat a small campsite on the southwestern wilderness.
The campfire was dying down; white smoke rose from the stacked firewood.
Dew on the grass blades condensed and eventually dripped into the soil.
Qing Chen and his group had been out from the tunnel for six hours; the underground passage beneath the abyss led right outside the Taboo Land.
He pondered a question: this place was Qingâs Familyâs territory.
If Puppeteer Zong Cheng escaped here with nothing on him, the first place heâd infiltrate should be Qingâs Family.
Therefore, his puppets within Qingâs Family should be the most numerous.
Qing Chen previously speculated that if Zong Cheng was the one who assassinated the Shadow, he might have already controlled a previous Shadow Candidate, which is why heâd try to kill the Shadow, the Family Headâs son, to clear obstacles for himself.
Everything aligned perfectly.
Should he head to the southwest to search for Zong Chengâs traces? Qing Chen closed his eyes in contemplation.
At this moment, rustling noises came from not far away. Da Yu quietly got up and walked toward the campâs edge, stopped only after walking a long distance.
Qing Chen found it odd; where could Da Yu possibly be going? He didnât need to go so far for a bathroom break.
He got up and silently tailed behind. From afar, he spotted Da Yu pulling out a table, a stack of rice paper, brush, ink, and inkstone from a space ring.
Da Yu began sketching intently, only to suddenly notice Qing Chenâs gaze.
He turned to see Qing Chen and immediately tucked the sketched rice paper away.
Qing Chen asked curiously, "What are you drawing, all secretive?"
Da Yu replied irritably, "Shouldnât I be asking you that? Why are you sneaking around?"
Qing Chen suddenly probed, "You arenât drawing me, are you?"
Da Yu got instantly furious, "Why would I draw you? Youâre way too full of yourself!"
"I suspect you just want to draw me and use it against me later!" Qing Chen continued, "Let me have a look at your rice paper! Otherwise, why did you sneak off so far? Let me tell you, I wonât do stuff like throwing cow dung!"
Da Yu sneered, "Childish."
He, feeling guilty, packed up his things and turned back towards the camp. He wouldnât sketch anymore!
The works of Chen Clanâs painters, when painting someone, appear exactly like them, manifesting almost like the real person.
If not shattered, they could exist for seven days.
For Chen Clan painters, their attitude toward their works is sacred and devout; no one would use their works for nonsensical purposes.
Yet now, under Qing Chenâs influence, a certain painterâs mindset subtly shifted...
Turns out, paintings can be used for more than just combat...
Da Yu hurriedly walked back, fearing Qing Chen would catch up to him and demand the rice paper.
Just as Qing Chen was about to pursue, he received a satellite phone call.
On the call, Luo Wanya meticulously reported everything that happened the night before.
Qing Chen pondered seriously for a moment before responding, "Having suffered such a loss, the Kingdom organization likely wonât dare to use the Key of Gate recklessly for now. Lao Luo, this is our time to bide and develop, donât miss this golden opportunity. If weâre even a step behind, weâll be behind step by step. By the way, tell Scientist No. 2 he doesnât need to gene-sequence my blood anymore; Iâve obtained the real Godâs blood. On my next return, Iâll have Zard and Da Yu bring it to Whale Island, and then you can pass it to him."
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