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Chapter 390 The Mental Ability User Lurking in the Dark

Consciousness detaches from the bustling street and returns to silence.

The living room lights were off, with only a few rays of city light shining in through the windows.

Fang Cheng sat quietly on the sofa, his body outline indistinct in the darkness.

His eyes shone brightly, but were not focused on any particular place; a deeper void was reflected in the depths of his pupils.

I just saw a scene through the mental link, and it's now replaying in my mind with perfect clarity.

At first, Fang Cheng did not immediately recognize the woman when she came into view.

I just instinctively felt a strange sense of familiarity.

His figure, his gait, his calm to the point of numbness, and the complex meaning hidden deep in his eyes.

These subtle characteristics, like a key, searched for the corresponding lock in Fang Cheng's vast memory palace.

Until my gaze, through Xiaosai's unrestrained vision, precisely caught a line of small print on the name tag on her chest.

[Chief Researcher, Department of Genetic Engineering III - Cui Xiuying]

Fang Chengcai fully confirmed it.

This woman was Choi Soo-young, the fiancée who disappeared along with Goro Mashima.

Countless memories flooded Fang Cheng's mind like a tide.

Six months ago, Goro Majima, who was hospitalized due to injury, disappeared without a trace overnight.

Along with him, his fiancée, who was almost always by his side, also disappeared without a trace.

The police launched an investigation, but found nothing.

Fang Cheng had a vague feeling at the time that this was by no means a simple missing person case, and that there must be a deeper force involved behind it.

In retrospect, not only were the guesses correct, but the truth was far darker than I had imagined.

According to Goro Mashima, who came from a family of martial arts practitioners, he accidentally came into contact with a representative of a "pharmaceutical company".

The other party claimed that the company was developing a groundbreaking drug that could stimulate the human body to secrete a mysterious hormone, thereby continuously enhancing physical abilities and breaking through ordinary limits.

Driven by a thirst for power, Goro Mashima signed a confidentiality agreement and became a test subject for the drug.

The initial effects of the drug were nothing short of miraculous.

His physical abilities have been explosively improved, making him invincible in the ring and winning countless honors and fortunes.

However, behind the glory lies an abyss.

He soon discovered that he had developed an extremely terrifying dependence on the drug.

Once you stop taking it, your body will experience severe withdrawal symptoms.

Even more frightening was that his mental state began to become extremely unstable, becoming irritable and easily angered.

Even deep in their subconscious, a strong desire to kill arose.

"It's like a monster is parasitizing my body."

Fang Cheng clearly remembered that when Goro Majima was lying in his hospital bed, he said those words to him with a pained expression.

"It could burst out at any moment and tear everything around it to shreds..."

In order to find a cure for his chronic illness, Goro Mashima followed his grandfather's advice and came to Xia Country to visit martial arts masters and fighting experts.

It was during his time living in Dongdu that he met Fang Cheng, who was then just a sparring partner at a club.

The two engaged in a thrilling, unrestricted fight in the courtyard of the villa.

Fang Cheng's thoughts were fixed on the transformation scene when the battle reached its climax.

Unable to suppress the "monster" within his body, Goro Majima's muscles swelled rapidly, resulting in a terrifying mutation.

That could no longer be called human; it was just short of growing two horns and transforming into a demon.

Fang Cheng leaned back on the sofa, his hands clasped together, his knuckles making a soft "clicking" sound.

In retrospect, that so-called "pharmaceutical company" is undoubtedly Noah Pharmaceuticals.

The drug trial that Goro Mashima participated in was just one example of the countless human experiments conducted by the Noah Organization worldwide.

Thinking of this, Fang Cheng's eyes flickered, and he slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

Since Choi Soo-young did not disappear, but instead transformed herself into a researcher for the Noah Organization.

Then the nature of the whole thing changes completely.

Perhaps, from the very beginning, she was a spy planted by the Noah Organization next to Goro Majima?
Was the appearance of that so-called "pharmaceutical company representative" even arranged by her?

If this inference is true, then Goro Mashima was neither missing nor dead.

How could the Noah Organization easily make a "precious" experimental subject, who has combined drugs with his own martial arts genes, disappear?

More likely, he was secretly taken away and imprisoned in a more secretive laboratory, where he is being subjected to more in-depth human modification experiments.

"perhaps……"

A thought flashed through Fang Cheng's mind like lightning.

The "important secret" that Cheng Jiashu mentioned, hidden within Noah Pharmaceuticals, was enough to wipe out the entire Dongdu branch...

Could it be that he was an experimental subject, like Goro Mashima, who was transformed into a biological weapon?

My thoughts were churning endlessly in my mind.

Fang Cheng stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and looked at the city shrouded in night.

Countless lights converged into dazzling rivers of light, spreading outwards in the darkness.

However, beneath the surface of this bustling metropolis lie a host of heinous crimes that would shock the world.

"Why haven't Cheng Jiashu and the special search team taken any action yet?"

Fang Cheng was filled with doubts, and then turned to think about another key question.

Logically speaking, with the capabilities of the special investigation team, even without direct evidence, they should be able to conduct comprehensive monitoring and infiltration of Noah Pharmaceuticals.

However, judging from Xiao Sa's intelligence, it seems that no police personnel have been found at all.

Are they afraid of alerting the enemy? Or are they waiting for the perfect moment to launch a surprise attack?

Fang Cheng frowned, countless thoughts flashing through his mind.

The second hand of the wall clock ticked softly, its sound particularly clear in the quiet room.

It's as if the footsteps of time are approaching step by step, striking my heart.

Fang Cheng was wide awake, standing by the window, silently waiting for news of the other party's appearance.

Suddenly, I remembered something Chen Chen had mentioned before.

The Noah Organization is facing a storm involving high-level power struggles that could change the landscape of the underground forces in Dongdu.

A bold guess suddenly popped into Fang Cheng's mind.

Perhaps Noah Pharmaceuticals has far-reaching implications, and its sensitivity has exceeded the jurisdiction of the special investigation team.

Gao Jin, the investigator, likely did not receive formal authorization from his superiors, and everything he is doing now is actually acting on his own initiative.

Therefore, strictly speaking, Cheng Jiashu was not cooperating with the official special search team, but rather with Gao Jin's "private team".

Fang Cheng's eyes lit up as he quickly sorted out the many messy clues in his mind.

In this way, many things become clear.

They cannot mobilize large-scale official resources for comprehensive surveillance, nor can they conduct investigations openly.

All they could do was lurk like lone wolves, relying on limited manpower and resources to find opportunities to infiltrate and steal intelligence.

This also explains why Cheng Jiashu would risk exposing himself to invite him, an "outsider," to join the operation.

Because their manpower is indeed stretched thin.

"If that's really the case..."

Fang Cheng's eyes suddenly sharpened.

Therefore, one's original plans must be adjusted accordingly.

He was pondering whether he should contact Cheng Jiashu again to sound him out.

Buzz-buzz-

Just then, the cell phone on the coffee table suddenly vibrated and rang.

The number that appeared on the screen was stylish.

Upon seeing this, Fang Cheng immediately walked over, picked up his phone, and pressed the answer button.

"Hey."

On the other end of the phone, a deliberately lowered voice came through:
"President, it's already 8:30 pm, and Chen Chen still hasn't come out of the building."

“I just asked Secretary Liu, and he said that the other cadres I know who were called to the meeting also didn’t come out!” Fang Cheng’s eyes flashed slightly upon hearing this.

Before the mental link was severed, I instructed Xiaosa to continue monitoring the movements of the meeting participants inside the Noah Building.

Nearly half a day has passed, and they still haven't been released. The answer is self-evident.

The internal purges and investigations within the Noah organization have likely reached a critical, intense stage.

They would rather take risks than allow any potential destabilizing factors to remain firmly under their control.

I just don't know what Chen Chen's current situation is, or whether he has been exposed.

What will Noah's Ark organization do next? Will it affect Cheng Jiashu and Gao Jin's plans?

Recalling all the previous speculations, Fang Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said:

"Ah Ren, do you remember that woman I asked you to keep an eye on before?"

"remember."

Xiao Sa immediately replied, "Is it that long-haired female researcher? What are your orders, Chairman?"

"Find a reliable opportunity tomorrow morning."

Fang Cheng gave the order in a deep voice:
"Find a way to secretly slip her a note. But remember, you absolutely cannot reveal yourself; it's best to have someone else do it."

Xiao Sa felt a chill run down his spine, sensing the solemnity in the president's tone.

This is no longer a simple monitoring task; it requires taking the initiative.

His adrenaline surged, he became excited, and his mind started racing.

After a moment's thought, he quickly replied:
"President, please rest assured!"

"The two guys disguised as security guards at the entrance of the building are called Afei and Abao. They are very close to me and often try to curry favor with me."

“They’re very clever. If I ask them to come up with a solution, they’ll definitely be able to handle things perfectly, without anyone noticing.”

"For example, pretend to bump into her accidentally, pick up what she dropped, and slip the note into her bag without hesitation. It'll be a perfect cover-up!"

"very good."

Fang Cheng was satisfied with his reaction speed, and then added:
"The note simply read, 'Where did Majima Goro go?' That's all there was to it."

To prevent Xiao Sa, who was semi-literate, from misspelling his name, Fang Cheng deliberately slowed down his speech and taught him word by word.

"The 'zhen' in 'real,' the 'dao' in 'island,' the 'wu' in 'five, six, seven, eight,' and the 'lang' in 'handsome man and beautiful woman.' Did you understand?"

"Listen clearly."

He silently recited the eight characters in his mind, engraving them, along with their spelling, firmly in his memory.

"I understand, President. I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

"Go do it."

The phone call ended, and the room returned to silence.

Fang Cheng remained silent for a moment, then walked back to the window, casually putting his hands in his pockets.

Looking through the night, one can almost see the towering skyscraper on the other side of the city.

Cui Xiuying was merely a stepping stone that he had casually thrown out to test the waters.

Whether she is friend or foe, this stone will eventually stir up ripples on the seemingly calm lake surface, producing some kind of reaction.

We'll see what kind of response we get in the end...

While lost in thought, Fang Cheng remembered Xu Hao, whom he hadn't contacted for many days.

Noah's organization has convened a meeting of many top-level figures from its Eastern Capital branch. As a Level 6 cadre, could this guy have been called in as well?

Upon thinking of this, Fang Cheng's mind stirred slightly, his consciousness receded, and he once again sank into the palace of memories.

Mental power, like an invisible probe, quickly locked onto that familiar coordinate in the vast starry sky.

The next moment, his consciousness detached from his physical body, like a streak of light piercing through the darkness.

Countless skyscrapers and dazzling neon lights flashed by in my perception.

The connection was established quickly, and the view switched instantly.

A noisy and chaotic scene came into view.

This is a spacious conference room, but the people inside have no sense of the importance of holding a meeting.

Seven or eight men who looked like thugs were gathered in twos and threes.

Some people sat with their legs crossed, loudly boasting and chatting, while others smoked cigarettes, making the meeting room smoky and chaotic.

Some even gathered together and played cards for money.

Because the windows were not open, the air was filled with the mixed smell of tobacco and boxed lunches, making it feel unusually stuffy.

Chen Chen is not here.

It appears that people of different ranks or from different systems have been placed in separate rooms.

As for Fang Cheng's consciousness possessing Xu Hao.

Right now, this guy is lounging lazily in a chair, holding a fashion magazine in his hands. The cover features a female celebrity dressed in extremely revealing clothing.

He watched with great interest, a lewd smile occasionally creeping onto his lips.

Fang Cheng's consciousness quietly coalesced in his mind, and he spoke:
"Ahao..."

"Boss?!"

Xu Hao, who was immersed in a beautiful fantasy, was startled by the sudden sound and trembled all over.

The magazine in my hand fell to the ground with a "thud," and I almost shouted out loud.

Fang Cheng was speechless and was about to ask Xu Hao for details.

However, in the next second, his heart skipped a beat.

A strong sense of alarm suddenly rose from the depths of my consciousness.

He keenly sensed that the instant he established a mental link with Xu Hao, an extremely subtle yet chilling consciousness, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, quietly reached out.

He's a mentally-based superhuman!
The spiritual fire in my mind, like a lamp flame, trembled violently, issuing a warning.

Fang Cheng's heart skipped a beat. Without thinking, he immediately compressed all his thoughts into the most concise message and sent it over like lightning.

"Be careful, someone is monitoring your mental state in real time. From now on, do not contact the outside world casually to avoid exposing your identities. Take good care of yourselves!"

After saying this last sentence, Fang Cheng severed the mental link without hesitation and withdrew his consciousness.

It can be said that it comes in a hurry and goes in a hurry.

In the conference room, Xu Hao still had a look of astonishment on his face, speechless and frozen in place.

He could sense that the boss's presence had vanished without a trace, as if it had never existed.

Xu Hao scratched his head, completely baffled.

Why did the boss suddenly contact me, say a few strange things, and then disappear?

What the hell does this happen?

But on second thought, today's meeting was indeed strange in many ways.

Station Chief Feng and that pretty boy Zhuo Feng summoned all twenty-odd cadres and leaders of peripheral forces who each had their own territory in Dongdu.

As a result, the meeting only discussed some trivial and unimportant matters.

Then, several important job vacancies were announced, including the heads of the field office and the medical office.

It is said that several leaders recently died in the line of duty, and now they are openly recruiting middle and lower-level cadres.

That makes sense, actually.

The criteria for applying for a job are not based on ability, but on so-called "loyalty".

To test their loyalty, they were required to enter a small, dark room one by one and personally swear allegiance to the "interviewer" inside.

Even more outrageous is that everyone must stay in this building until the final results are released, and is not allowed to leave without permission.

There was even Noah's most elite "hunter" squad guarding the entrance corridor.

Xu Hao picked up the magazine that had fallen to the ground, his gaze lingering on the sexy and alluring female stars on the color pages, but his mind was completely blank.

I had been waiting all afternoon, and as it got dark, I started to feel uneasy.

Now, after Fang Cheng's reminder, a chill instantly ran from the soles of my feet to the top of my head.

He subconsciously raised his head, his gaze involuntarily falling on the surveillance camera in the corner of the conference room, which was flashing a faint red light.

Behind the camera, there seemed to be a pair of cold eyes silently watching him.

(End of this chapter)