What do you mean by saying that the corpses I sew are all ominous creatures?

"It seems that forcing our way in won't work."

I said it casually.

"Of course we can't force our way in."

Lei Zhenshan said in a deep voice.

"The situation at sea is a hundred times more complex than on land."

On land, if we can't win a fight, we can still run away.

But on the vast ocean, once the ship sinks or gets trapped in some kind of formation, even if you are a deity with profound understanding, you will still have to feed turtles in the sea.

I cannot use the lives of my remaining brothers to fill that bottomless pit.

He looked up at me, his eyes filled with determination.

"Chen Yang, the things that happened in Tibet have taught me a great lesson and have also made me realize the truth."

You can't rush the search for your parents.

I need to readjust the plan and rebuild a team of absolutely reliable people who are proficient in water and know how to break naval formations.

At the same time, I will also use some special channels to further ascertain the accurate situation inside that isolated island.

I understand what he meant.

Lei Zhenshan was protecting me, but at the same time, he was preparing for a real big operation.

He didn't want me to blindly plunge into unknown dangers.

"I understand, Uncle Lei."

I nodded, not in a hurry.

"I'll leave this to your discretion. How long will it take?"

"It's hard to say. It could take anywhere from a few months to more than half a year."

Lei Zhenshan gave a conservative estimate.

"It takes time to assemble a team, and it takes even more time to gather maritime intelligence."

Moreover, things aren't peaceful within the General Administration right now, so I can't be too conspicuous, lest I arouse the suspicion of those old guys.

At this point, a rare, comforting smile, like that of an elder, appeared on Lei Zhenshan's usually cold and hard face.

He looked at me, his tone softening slightly:

"However, the fact that you're standing in front of me today does make me feel relieved."

The fact that you were able to form your core at this age means that you have truly earned the qualifications to participate in this level of competition.

I will personally notify you once I have prepared all the manpower and equipment.

"Then, my nephew and I will go explore that island together and see what really happened back then."

"Okay, I'll wait for your message."

I didn't say anything unnecessary, I simply agreed.

After the business was over, the atmosphere in the room relaxed a little.

Lei Zhenshan put the bloodstained ID card back into his pocket, as if he were taking away a heavy responsibility.

Then, he changed the subject and brought up another purpose of my trip to the capital.

"I've heard about your trip to Beijing to receive your award these past few days."

Lei Zhenshan looked at me, a slightly disdainful smile playing on his lips.

"Zhao Mingxuan from the External Relations Office left you stranded in the guesthouse for two days. Were you feeling quite frustrated?"

I smiled and replied, "I wouldn't say I'm angry."

Given the size and scale of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, it's normal for the procedures to be somewhat cumbersome.

I took advantage of the last couple of days to wander around Beijing, considering it a vacation.

Lei Zhenshan pointed at me and said with a laugh, "You little rascal, where did you get this mild-mannered personality from?"

Your dad was a powder keg that could explode at any moment.

However, your ability to cultivate inner strength is superior to his.

He put away his smile and said seriously, "The reason why the General Administration's approval process is holding you back is not because you're busy, but because there's a power struggle within the organization."

You've caused too much trouble in Jiangcheng. From the underground palace to the City God Temple, you've practically stepped on every major landmine in Jiangcheng.

Your performance has made some conservatives in the department uneasy.

They felt you came from a complicated background and acted too wildly, so they wanted to use the approval process as an excuse to curb your arrogance.

I listened quietly.

Wherever there are people, there is a social hierarchy. The General Administration of Folklore oversees the entire country, and its internal factional infighting and conflicts of interest are a hundred times more complex than those in the Jiangcheng branch.

I was mentally prepared for this before I came to the capital.

"However, since you call me Uncle Lei, I naturally won't stand idly by."

Lei Zhenshan stood up, his tall and imposing figure casting a deep shadow under the dim light.

"Although the Ninth Division doesn't get involved in administrative minutiae much, I still have a say in the bureau."

I've already sent someone to deliver a message to the deputy director in charge of approvals.

He walked up to me and patted my shoulder heavily with his large, calloused hand.

"Don't worry, the process has been completed."

You should receive the message as early as tomorrow morning.

At that time, Zhao Mingxuan will take you to the Class A warehouse.

Remember, once you're inside, don't be shy, just take the most expensive and the things that suit you best.

That's what you earned with your life; no one can take it away from you.

"Thank you, Uncle Lei."

I stood up and sincerely thanked them.

"Alright, it's getting late. You should go back to the guesthouse and rest."

Remember, keep a low profile during your stay in Beijing, but don't be afraid to cause trouble.

If you encounter any problems, please contact me anytime.

After Lei Zhenshan finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the wooden door of the inner room.

He pulled back the heavy curtain, and his tall figure quickly blended into the sultry summer night air of the capital, leaving only a faint smell of tobacco in the air.

I stood alone in the inner room for a while.

Traps in Tibet, lost field personnel, isolated islands in the East China Sea, eerie magnetic fields...

While Lei Zhenshan's message eliminated one incorrect option, it also made the road ahead even more unpredictable.

What exactly happened to my parents back then? What secrets does that fragment of the Nine Provinces Cauldron hold?

The answer to all of this lies in that vast East China Sea.

I took a deep breath and circulated the evil energy within my body.

The Demonic Pill slowly rotated within my dantian, emitting a long and powerful life force that suppressed all the complicated thoughts in my mind.

No matter how dangerous the road ahead, as long as you are strong enough, there is nothing to be afraid of.

Then I turned and walked out of the inner room.

The teahouse owner was still silently wiping the tables in the front hall. When he saw me come out, he just nodded slightly and didn't say a word.

I pushed open the wooden door of the teahouse and stepped into the night.

The next day, early in the morning.

Sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the guesthouse curtains, and I slowly opened my eyes, ending a whole night of breathing exercises.

The jade-colored evil pill within his body was operating smoothly, feeding back wisps of pure evil energy to his limbs and bones.

Just after 7:30, there was a knock on the door.

I got up and opened the door, and standing outside was Zhao Mingxuan.

He was wearing a sharp black suit today and carrying a briefcase.

The smile on his face was as warm and attentive as it had been the previous two days.

"Good morning, Consultant Chen. Did you sleep well last night?"

Zhao Mingxuan greeted him with a smile.

"It's fine, thank you for your trouble."

I responded gently and stepped aside to let him in.

"You flatter me, it's just part of my job."

Zhao Mingxuan walked into the room, his eyes revealing a hint of barely suppressed joy.

"Consultant Chen, good news!"

Your approval process suddenly went through completely last night.

My supervisor instructed me to take you to headquarters first thing this morning to complete the remaining formalities, and then we'll go directly to the Class A warehouse.