Chapter 497: Chapter 497
The man in black was arrogantly imperious.
Standing beside him, Section Chief Xiao Lin's expression was clearly very displeased. However, having seen the black-clad man's Wind Blade Technique just moments before, he dared not say much.
"Section Chief Xiao Lin, although Mr. Chen's personality is somewhat peculiar, he indeed has the capability to accomplish our great task," Xiao Dao chimed in, attempting to smooth things over.
It was unclear whether Section Chief Xiao Lin had listened to Xiao Dao, but his attitude softened somewhat.
"We want to develop soldiers who aren't afraid of death... If you can help us achieve this, we can give you anything you want..." Section Chief Xiao Lin glanced at the black-clad man.
The man in black took a deep drag from his cigar and, after exhaling a cloud of white smoke, he pursed his lips. "I've said it before, we are partners; nobody on this Earth can hire me, it's simply not possible!"
From the black-clad man's expression and tone, Ding Fan could guess that he must be Chen Qiang.
However, what Ding Fan couldn't understand was, he distinctly remembered that back in Xingcheng, Ding Fan had directly slain Chen Qiang using the Wind Blade Technique, and his body had even been burnt.
After pondering briefly, Din Fan guessed the reason.
Chen Qiang had always been adept with Ghost Items, so after his physical body was destroyed, his Soul Body had immediately escaped, something Ding Fan hadn't paid attention to at the time.
After escaping, Chen Qiang found another host to lodge his Soul Body in.
Ding Fan had earlier probed Chen Qiang's cultivation level, which wasn't high now, but he possessed a formidable Soul Energy.
Just like the Wind Blade from earlier, with Chen Qiang's current cultivation, it was impossible for him to use the Wind Blade Technique; that Wind Blade must have been thrown using his Soul Power.
Although Ding Fan didn't know how the Soul Power in Chen Qiang's body was formed, he could clearly feel that Chen Qiang's current combat strength was certainly not inferior to a Martial Artist of the Earth Level Seventh Grade.
At that moment, Ding Fan felt a surge of awe. Chen Qiang had recovered to this extent in such a short time; he truly was a formidable individual.
At that time, in the meeting room, Chen Qiang said, "What you ask of me is trivial. I can help you build a Zombie Army that can march thousands of miles. However, I have my own desires."
"Please speak," said Xiao Lin.
"What I seek is simple—I want a city where I can set up a Great Formation..." said Chen Qiang.
At that moment, let alone Xiao Lin and Xiao Dao in the conference room, even Ding Fan's face turned extremely grim.
Ding Fan had once received a Fragmented Scroll from the Myriad Ghosts Holy Monarch that described a Ghost Path Great Array.
The Ghost Path Great Array would envelop an area and draw out the Arctic Chill there. All Soul Bodies in the city, whether newly born or ancient, would be seized and refined.
Once the Ghost Path Great Array was established, the sky would show strange colors. Inside the Great Formation, it would be constantly rainy with a chilling ghostly aura. The land would turn barren, and living people would gradually become dull-witted until they died.
From Chen Qiang's words, Ding Fan deduced that Chen Qiang was very likely intending to establish this Ghost Path Great Array.
"Mr. Chen, what changes would occur to this city after the Great Formation is set up?" Xiao Lin asked from the side.
"Not a blade of grass will grow, and all creatures will slowly die off..." clearly, Chen Qiang had no intention of concealing anything, revealing it all openly.
"All creatures? Including people?" Xiao Lin asked.
Chen Qiang nodded. "I meant all creatures."
Hearing this, Ding Fan also understood; from Chen Qiang's words, he could almost confirm that Chen Qiang intended to establish the Ghost Path Great Array.
The Ghost Path Great Array was extremely cruel, but for a Ghost Cultivator's practice, the progress was significant. Refining all the souls of a city would yield terrifying levels of Soul Energy.
At that moment, Ding Fan vaguely understood why Chen Qiang had recovered so quickly to his current state.
In Ding Fan's view, Chen Qiang must have used the Ghost Path Great Array elsewhere; otherwise, how could it be possible that Chen Qiang's Soul, upon just finding a new host, had become so powerful?
"Alright, I agree... but you must create for us soldiers who are unafraid of death and possess tremendous combat capabilities," Section Chief Xiao Lin said, nodding.
Xiao Dao looked in shock at Section Chief Xiao Lin beside him.
"Don't worry, this matter is too simple for me; I can definitely create the soldiers you desire," said Chen Qiang as he slowly stood up. "I have my eye on Kyushu City... just let me set up the Great Formation, and I can immediately give you what you want."
Section Chief Xiao Lin nodded his head. "Don't worry, we in the Great Wa Island Empire do not deceive people."
"Get lost!" Chen Qiang cursed discontentedly. "All of you combined are not even as big as one Kawanishi Province of Huaxia Country, and you call yourselves the Great Wa Island Empire? Tell me, where exactly is your Japan Empire big? Damn it!"
While speaking, Chen Qiang walked out towards the door, clearly annoyed.
As Chen Qiang left the room, a bodyguard was already escorting him out.
"Section Chief Xiao Lin, you should know what kind of Formation he intends to set up, right?" Xiao Dao came over and said after watching Chen Qiang leave.
"What kind of Formation?" Xiao Lin looked at Xiao Dao.
"Before, he asked us to give him a small fishing village to set up the Great Formation. We thought it would be harmless, but do you know? Chief, hundreds of people in the village, all dead within three days... A large fishing village turned directly into a land of death. Chief, now Chen Qiang wants Kyushu City..."
Xiao Dao did not finish his sentence, but the implication was clear.
Kyushu City, that could be considered a large city.
The city has at least hundreds of thousands of people! If the whole city died all at once, let alone international public opinion, even domestic public opinion would be unbearable.
"Do you think he can really set up a Formation in Kyushu City?" Section Chief Xiao Lin said this and then snorted coldly. "As long as he reveals the method to improve our soldiers, he will be of no value to us, and we can blast him away with missiles and planes, no matter how powerful he is."
Xiao Qiang, hearing Xiao Lin's words, came to a realization. "Yes, even if his cultivation is high, we don't need to fear him. We have the most advanced technology; killing a Martial Artist would be both easy and enjoyable."
"Now, in the government, our Autonomy Party is preparing for the next election. As long as Xiao Pei can win and become the Prime Minister, he will lead us back to the golden days of our empire," Xiao Lin said solemnly. Latest content publıshed on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝·𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖·𝕟𝕖𝕥
After Xiao Lin finished speaking, Xiao Dao hurriedly stood at attention. "Section Chief Xiao Lin, rest assured, I will handle this matter well... "
Ding Fan furrowed his brows tightly.
This Small Island Country really never learns its lesson. They were a defeated nation in the war decades ago, and in just a few years, these members of the Hawk Faction are already stirring...
This Small Island Country is really keen on causing trouble.
"I already know about the Jiangyuan Pharmaceutical Factory incident," Section Chief Xiao Lin said, changing the subject. "You've gone so far as to use many connections to secure the exclusive agency for Jiangyuan's sedatives."
"Chief, my brother suffered a lot because of Jiangyuan Pharmaceutical Factory, and later, it was because of this factory that my brother was almost arrested by the police of Huaxia Country," said Kojima Saburou, his face turning somber.
"I know about your brother's situation, but you need to understand the current circumstances. The election is coming up soon, and none of us can afford to cause trouble for our leader," Section Chief Xiao Lin said sternly to Xiao Dao.
"Don't worry, Chief, I have already muddied the waters. The global Red Cross Society has started investigating Jiangyuan Pharmaceutical Factory. Surely this factory can't extend its reach this far," he replied.
Xiao Lin nodded. "I heard you captured a female assassin?"
"Yes, Chief, I captured a female assassin. If I'm not mistaken, she was sent by Jiangyuan Pharmaceutical Factory. This assassin is very professional; it took some of our Chunin to subdue her," said Xiao Dao.
"Kill her..." Xiao Lin said in a tone as calm as if discussing the killing of a chicken.
Xiao Dao looked at Xiao Lin, somewhat reluctantly. Kojima Saburou had intended to use the woman to lure out the mastermind, hoping that the head of Jiangyuan Pharmaceutical Factory would personally show up, which would be ideal in his eyes.
However, since Section Chief Xiao Lin had already given the order, Xiao Dao refrained from saying anything further.
"Listen carefully to what I just said, we're close to the election, and you must ensure stability over the next few days. Don't stir up trouble," Xiao Lin said.
"Understood, Section Chief Xiao Lin..." Xiao Dao responded, standing at attention.
At this time, Ding Fan no longer cared about the content of their meeting room. He grabbed a man named Kameda, a Genin, and slipped out of the basement meeting room.
Ding Fan's movement technique was extremely proficient; no one noticed him as he left the basement.
Once outside, in a secluded area, Ding Fan immediately killed Kameda.
In fact, even if Ding Fan hadn't killed him, Kameda would have been an idiot going forward, having been controlled by Ding Fan's Divine Sense for such a long time...