Whenever he "personally led an expedition" in the past, Chu Guang would make a grand show of departing aboard the Heart of Steel, so as to leave those in the rear with enough hope. Then he would make an equally grand return bearing victory and glory.
This time, however, was different.
Chu Guang left quietly, bringing only X-16 and Lu Bei's group with him. He discreetly bought out an entire train car without alerting anyone else.
After all, he was not heading off to war this time. He merely wanted to see what the places where he had once fought looked like now.
Since he usually wore that azure power armor whenever he appeared in public, fewer people could recognize him at a glance once he removed that iconic equipment.
With the help of a holographic imaging device capable of subtly altering his features, none of the passengers realized they were riding on the same train as The Alliance's administrator until the train had already departed.
During the journey, Chu Guang went to the restroom. Before long, he heard people waiting in line outside chatting in the corridor.
"Where are you headed, buddy?"
"Coast Province!"
"Coast Province? Development there is pretty good. Several settlements have taken in lots of immigrants from the west. I'm planning to buy a building there and collect rent."
"Great minds think alike, brother! I heard plenty of people there are still living in shipping containers. Once those settlements develop and there are more job opportunities, the rental market will definitely boom!"
"You're going there to buy property too?"
"Not exactly. Hehe, I'm going there to build it!"
"Oh! A contractor! Nice to meet you! Ahem... I left my business card in my bag. Look at me, always forgetting things."
"No problem, no problem. Mine's in