A Path to Fortune

Chen Wang left the villa and came to the street, where he saw a mushroom cloud rising into the sky in the distance.

The huge explosions and gunshots came from there.

"What's going on?"

Chen Wang couldn't help but step forward to check. On both sides were panicked crowds, many of whom were fleeing away.

Chen Wang grabbed a middle-aged man and asked, "Excuse me, what happened here?"

The man was initially reluctant to answer, but feeling the strength in Chen Wang's hand, he immediately explained, "Zombies outbreak has occurred in the east of the city. Yesterday there were at least two or three Zombies, and the situation had been calmed down, but today there has been a large-scale outbreak, and the authorities have blocked the roads!"

Chen Wang raised an eyebrow, released the man, and let him leave.

"The Zombies outbreak has even attracted artillery fire; has it gotten to this point?"

Chen Wang thought to himself.

The fact that they didn't use Gene Warrior but instead directly employed artillery fire proves that the number of Zombies inside has reached an extremely terrifying level.

Chen Wang did not continue to investigate, but instead went to the Official Building first.

Although the Official Building was not in complete chaos, it was under full security.

A young man saluted Chen Wang upon seeing him. This bespectacled young man was a staff member working for Old Wang.

"Chief Chen, Old Wang wants you to go to the top floor to find him as soon as he sees you."

The top floor of the office building has never been open to the public, nor are their officials' meeting rooms located there.

Chen Wang nodded. "Okay."

He went up to the top floor, which was heavily guarded, with fully armed soldiers standing on both sides of the passageway.

Chen Wang sensed an inexplicable chilling aura.

However, he remained calm and entered the room on the top floor after his identity was verified.

After entering from the top floor, I found various sophisticated electronic instruments and some surveillance cameras. There were some staff members inside, who were extremely busy.

"The top floor wasn't a clubhouse after all... it was a command center," Chen Wang thought to himself.

Someone took him to see Old Wang, Old Wang wasn't directing things here; he was in an office on the top floor.

His office has a very high level of security.

After Chen Wang entered, he found that only Old Wang was in the room.

He lay on the hospital bed with various tubes inserted into his body. The room smelled of medicine and alcohol.

Chen Wang was stunned for a moment. Old Wang on the hospital bed had many tubes inserted into his body and looked much weaker than before.

After taking off his clothes, Old Wang was also an extremely robust old man. He was not an ordinary person, but a Gene Warrior.

Old Wang saw Chen Wang, he spoke in a somewhat hoarse voice, "You've come."

Chen Wang nodded. "What happened?"

Old Wang pressed a button on the bed to sit up straighter. "I was assassinated and almost lost my life. I'm old and useless now."

"Assassination?" Chen Wang raised an eyebrow.

"Seven days ago, someone sneaked into the Shelter and bypassed all the guards. If it weren't for my men fighting desperately, I would be dead by now," Old Wang said.

"Are they from the Church?" Chen Wang asked.

"It looks like it... but we can't be sure yet," Old Wang said.

Chen Wang immediately raised his eyebrows; Old Wang's words contained a lot of information.

"Is it a power struggle between the other two major powers, or between the Qiongqi Mining authorities?" Chen Wang wondered.

"I haven't been able to contact you for a while. Has something gone wrong at East Island Lake?" Old Wang said.

"What trouble?" Chen Wang asked.

"The authorities should have suppressed it with firepower immediately, but there was too much competition and too many opinions. Everyone had their own ulterior motives, and they didn't take those Zombies seriously or pay attention to your intelligence."

"There's been a mess. All the soldiers stationed there have been infected, and it's not just ordinary soldiers, but also some Gene Warrior."

Old Wang said.

As expected... being an official is like playing with fire... Chen Wang shrugged and said calmly, "Was this outcome really that hard to predict?"

Old Wang's face was pale, but the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. "You're right. Some people see the consequences but do nothing to stop it, and that's probably the most direct reason."

Chen Wang remained noncommittal and asked, "What brings Old Wang here?"

Old Wang must have notified everyone that as soon as they see him, they should be notified to come over.

Chen Wang didn't believe that he had just asked him to talk about the mess at East Island Lake and admit the official mistakes.

Old Wang looked at Chen Wang and said slowly, "I want you to treat my illness."

"Treat the illness?" Chen Wang was taken aback.

"That's right, my injuries are very serious. The doctor said I might never be able to stand up again in my next life. My bones and nerves are severed," Old Wang said.

Chen Wang spread his hands and shook his head. "How could I cure diseases and save lives? I'm not a doctor, but I'm good at killing people."

Old Wang smiled and asked, "Did you bring any cigarettes with you?"

His sudden remark surprised Chen Wang.

Chen Wang laughed and said, "You're injured like this, and you're still smoking."

However, he still handed one to Old Wang, lit it for him, and then sat down next to Old Wang, lit one himself, and took a puff.

The tubes on Old Wang's body looked shocking. He moved the respirator aside, took a deep drag of his cigarette, and said with a look of ecstasy, "Everyone says smoking is bad for the lungs, but my grandfather lived to be ninety-six and smoked two packs every day."

Old Wang said slowly.

Chen Wang smiled.

Old Wang suddenly said, "If Wang Wanrong hadn't tacitly approved, she would have been arrested long ago, and there would have been no chance to find you."

Chen Wang took a drag of his cigarette and said calmly, "Wang Wanrong... the name sounds familiar."

Old Wang laughed loudly, but it aggravated his wound, causing his mouth to twitch with pain. He also choked on the smoke and started coughing.

"I know the Mind Magician is in your hands. If she can't even do this much, I won't tolerate her living under my nose."

Chen Wang looked at Old Wang and said, "I don't understand what you mean."

Old Wang smiled and said, "Mind Magician are an extremely special profession. Their ability to heal external injuries is comparable to medical miracles. Every Mind Magician is treasured by others. I would like to get to know one."

Chen Wang raised an eyebrow. "Such a large Qiongqi Mining, and it doesn't even have a single Mind Magician?"

Old Wang laughed and said, "Of course there are, but even someone at my level can't see them. Using connections won't help."

Chen Wang remained noncommittal. "Isn't he just a Mind Magician? Why is he so precious?"

Old Wang said seriously, "I'm not trying to trick you. I don't know how Wang Wanrong's husband got his hands on this medicine, but I've been monitoring her for a long time. Without my permission, she would have been arrested immediately."

Chen Wang shook his head. "I don't understand what you mean."

They stubbornly refuse to admit it.

Old Wang said, "I am willing to pay any price for your treatment. As long as I can stand up again, I am willing to pay any price."

Chen Wang said, "I've never even heard of Mind Magician, and besides, I don't know how to cure diseases at all."

Old Wang laughed and said, "You really don't act until you see the benefit. But I like your personality. I have some antiques, about thirty pieces, all of which contain the kind of power that can enhance mental strength. How about I give them to you?"

He then pressed a button, and a very capable young man pushed a box in.

The box was opened, revealing over thirty antiques, all Bronze Weapon including axes, halberds, hooks, and forks.

They all contain that mysterious power that can enhance mental strength.

Chen Wang scanned the area with his divine sense and immediately sensed it.

His sharp eyes were fixed on Old Wang, and he suddenly smiled, "You knew about this all along?"

Old Wang said, "Not many people know about this, it's not widely known, but it's not exactly a high-level secret either."

Chen Wang had long suspected that the Winter had a third-tier Mind Master with the ability to use mental power.

Could it be that no one has ever felt the power within these ancient weapons?

Even if the probability is very small, this possibility still exists.

Upon inspection today, it's clear that the higher-ups at Winter are not as simple as I imagined.

Old Wang said, "How about it? As long as you can cure me, I'll give you all of these things, plus five million in cash. I only have these thirty-odd bronze artifacts on hand. Give me two more months, and I can gather another twenty for you!"

Old Wang's injuries were severe; he had lost sensation in his lower body, and medical treatments were ineffective.

Without the profession of Mind Magician, Old Wang would have spent the rest of his life in bed.

For such an ambitious old man, being disabled in both legs is tantamount to withdrawing from political struggles and no longer holding a high position.

This also means that after all his hard work, he may gradually fade out of the spotlight.

Therefore, he offered extremely high terms to meet Chen Wang's needs, regardless of the cost.

Chen Wang laughed and said, "Old Wang, you are really generous and insightful. Nothing can be hidden from you. I'll lay my cards on the table. I am Mind Magician."

Seeing his expression, Old Wang's lips twitched. "Good lad, you won't act until you see the benefit. You should be the one sitting in my position."

Chen Wang placed his hand on Old Wang's leg, a flash of white light appeared in his palm, and he activated his healing ability.

A fourth-tier Mind Magician is an advanced version of Mind Master, but they do not enhance mental power much. Moreover, they do not enhance physical strength much, nor do they have any offensive means. Instead, they possess two auxiliary skills.

Even so, it is still very high in the sequence of Winter.

Two of its abilities are blessing and healing. The healing ability can be considered a bug, as it is incredibly effective at healing external injuries.

A flash of white light appeared on Chen Wang's hand, and Old Wang's bones, nervous system, and muscles were quickly treated.

This healing ability is quite unique.

Soon, a look of surprise appeared in Old Wang's eyes; his legs suddenly regained feeling.

Not only that, his injuries were also healed by this healing ability.

Her complexion changed from pale to rosy and radiant.

Although some organs failed and some physiological lesions could not be resolved, he went from being on the verge of death to being completely rejuvenated! Old Wang pulled off many tubes from his body, somewhat incredulous, looked down at his legs, and immediately got out of bed.

"No wonder those big shots spend a fortune to train Mind Magician, damn, they really are different!"

Old Wang sighed.

"Am I destined to be kept?" Chen Wang thought to himself.

Old Wang looked at Chen Wang with intense eyes. He threw down his cigarette and grabbed Chen Wang's hands tightly.

"Xiao Chen, thank you so much! Thank you so much!"

The elderly man, weathered by life's hardships, had tears welling in his eyes.

His disability had caused him great psychological damage. Although the Mind Magician Headquarters had them, they were kept hidden away like treasures and never sent out.

He had thought all hope was lost, but today he stood up again.

"I will definitely get everything I promised you done within two months, and I'll have someone give you the money today."

Old Wang said.

Chen Wang smiled and said, "Old Wang, it's good that you can stand up."

Old Wang paced back and forth excitedly, but he soon lay down on the bed and had the tubes inserted into his body. "Xiao Chen, I will make proper arrangements for your position. Don't tell anyone about my recovery. This matter is very important."

Chen Wang raised an eyebrow. "Okay."

After inserting the tube, Old Wang returned to his previous listless state, looking neither alive nor dead.

"Then I'll be going now."

Chen Wang put the box on the car and pushed it back.

When Old Wang said that, he understood. This old guy must be trying to stage a scene, and he wondered who was about to be tricked.

"Are people with the surname Wang all exceptionally intelligent?"

Chen Wang left the official office building with the box and returned to his home, where he put the items away.

"Thirty-odd antiques can further strengthen my mental power. It would be very difficult to collect these things on my own, so it would be better to trade with these high-ranking officials."

Chen Wang thought to himself.

Although Old Wang learned that he was Mind Magician, it also led him to discover a way to make money.

He put these things away and did not continue to absorb their power.

He sat on the sofa, poured himself a glass of wine, and drank it all in one gulp.

He then poured himself another glass and drank it all in one gulp.

This whiskey is very spicy and has a high alcohol content, but Chen Wang's eyes became brighter and brighter as he drank it.

He took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, and took a deep drag.

"Human nature is complex."

Chen Wang muttered to himself.

What Old Wang said touched him somewhat.

This elderly man, who has experienced so much hardship, has risen to this position and gone through so many power struggles; he is indeed no ordinary person.

However, Chen Wang did not entirely believe his claim that he knew Wang Wanrong's whereabouts.

"If we had known about this clue earlier, why didn't we send people over ourselves? At least we should have taken control of it. If it weren't for Old Wang's composure and her incredibly deep mind..."

"It was my blessing of the squad that got leaked."

Chen Wang lamented the complexity of human nature, and this is why.

When he led his team to break through the encirclement, the situation was extremely dangerous, and the team members were exhausted. He then used his blessing ability.

Although no one asked, Chen Wang still revealed this skill in the end.

"If it was leaked by someone in the team, it was either unintentional, a slip of the tongue while drunk, or they had already been secretly recruited by Old Wang."

Chen Wang pondered in his heart.

These people were originally freelancers with all sorts of experiences, but now they want to join the government and find a powerful patron.

To them, I am their powerful backer, providing them with official status and enabling them to pass the vetting process.

But what if it's Old Wang, the head of the Shelter, trying to win them over? Chen Wang's eyes narrowed involuntarily.