The time front

"Of course... joint research would benefit both worlds. But I hope you can pick up the pace on your end. We can't maintain a state of emergency forever, after all." Hans paused. "Unless—"

"Sorry to interrupt." Someone suddenly cut in.

"What is it?" Xiao Kanong looked at the man.

The man approached Xiao Kanong and whispered a few words in his ear.

An odd smile crossed Xiao Kanong's face after he listened. Then he murmured something to General Hans.

Chen Xuan immediately sensed something was wrong. "Who is that? Do you know him?"

"Found him. He also appeared at the Dimensional Limit Organization's recruitment event. His name is Wang Qianduan," Lin Qing replied.

"A new recruit?"

"No, probably an internal transfer. He isn't on the newly formed Execution Team."

Just then, Hans frowned and beckoned toward the door. "Everyone, get in here!"

At his command, a squad of soldiers armed with loaded weapons rushed into the Council Hall from the corridor, completely blocking its only entrance!

"Mr. Xiao says something is hiding in here. Search the entire room. Don't let so much as a fly escape," Hans ordered expressionlessly.

"Yes, sir!"

Chen Xuan's heart jolted. Lin Qing had clearly been exposed.

But surprised as he was, he hardly panicked. "Get under the table on the dais!"

Lin Qing had already moved. With a soundless roll, she went from the center of the dais to beneath the table. Chen Xuan immediately took out the Scanner Gun and selected the Guest Recall Function.

A second later, Lin Qing's view switched instantly to the Main Store.

Chen Xuan closed his laptop, with no intention of staying there either. Once he left the room, the Branch Store would close completely, becoming a sealed chamber no one could peer into.

Liu Shuyue was still in