"...Is that so?"
A voice came from the other end of the phone.
That night, deep into the night, Yin Chao Yang finally emerged after spending a long time undergoing examinations at the hospital. After circling the city several times, he ultimately received the special phone from a designated handler.
The highest-level satellite line established by Boundless Communication would guarantee absolute secrecy and security for the call.
Even so, when he entered the room, he was still searched to ensure that he carried no troublesome items such as listening devices, nor had any been hidden on him.
Perhaps Mister Shang had already received word of it, because after hearing the entire course of events and the losses brought about by it from Yin Chao Yang, he merely said this lightly.
"In the end, they were still a little too green. They're already getting impatient."
Mister Shang sighed softly. "What a pity. We didn't catch any leverage or evidence."
This Pawn Crossing the River pushed out by Lü Yingyue had been far too cautious.
No—rather, that ability was simply too suited for a setting like a city, one composed of countless mechanical creations. It was practically impossible to guard against.
He had not even needed to show himself.
From beginning to end, he had simply sat in a recliner beneath the spotlight, establishing a perfect alibi. He had not even left behind the slightest trace or clue.
And even if there had been any, the Tong Family had likely erased them long ago.
Echo Science and Technology was far away in the Eastern District, and its influence over Yacheng was far too limited.
Otherwise, they might have been able to make an issue of it.
"You did well."
There was a rare note of approval in Shang Tong Wen's voice. Before