Within the military organization known as the Old Imperial Household, rank reflected personal strength.
The Generals of the Four Campaigns were no minor figures. Judging by past records, anyone holding such a post was very likely a martial artist in the longevity observation realm.
Sitting in the car, Chen Chuan considered this. If something required the involvement of a martial artist in the longevity observation realm, whatever the Old Imperial Household intended to set in motion was bound to be substantial.
There was no certainty yet that this General Who Conquers the East was targeting Jibei Province, but even the slightest possibility could not be taken lightly.
And given the Old Imperial Household's strict hierarchy, a Military General of this caliber could not possibly have appeared alone.
Another question also needed consideration: was the Old Imperial Household really the only party involved this time?
After thinking for a while, he told the driver up front, "Go here." As he spoke, he sent over a map marker through his World Token.
The driver checked it and immediately turned the steering wheel, swinging the car around to head north.
After leaving Yangzhi City, they followed the railway, then turned southeast. More than two hours later, a building appeared ahead.
It was Yuan An Company's research center.
Liao Donghai, the man in charge at Yuan An Company, had received a telegram while they were still on the road and was now waiting outside the entrance.
The armored car stopped at the entrance. As Chen Chuan stepped out, Liao Donghai hurried forward, shook his hand, and said with a smile, "Director Chen, we've been waiting for some time."
Chen Chuan said, "Mr. Liao, are they still here?"
"Yes, they are. They've been here all along. After receiving your message, we began preparing to release