This Message Is Absolutely Confidential

Investigating the Iron Curtain couldn't be done openly. Lin Qi wouldn't put himself in danger for Arthur.

Returning to the Cybernetic Body clinic, Lin Qi carefully selected and spent 120,000 credit points on over ten used cybernetic bodies.

Five of them included micro-nuclear reactors.

Looking at his credit account balance, Lin Qi's heart bled.

An L-level researcher's salary wasn't as high as imagined, and on top of that, Lin Qi paid substantial insurance fees to the Intercontinental Stabilization Trauma Response Company every year.

"Credits are a bit tight, with less than 500,000 left. Fortunately, I listened to Guangleng's advice and didn't quit the highest-level mercenary group."

"If the mercenary group has missions, I'll have to take them. You can't do anything in the Cyber World without money."

Spending five credits, Lin Qi took an orbital vehicle back to his employee apartment.

The bodyguards following from a distance were quite confused.

This key personnel the company was protecting bought a pile of scrap cybernetic bodies?

They couldn't figure out Lin Qi's purpose, but it wasn't their concern. They just followed silently.

Only when they returned to the high-level employee apartments did the bodyguards' taut nerves relax a bit.

Shortly after returning to the apartment, the Cybernetic Body clinic delivered the used cybernetic bodies Lin Qi purchased to his door.

This was the first time a delivery worker from the fringe had come to such a high-class residence.

After meekly setting down the goods, they quickly left.

The class consciousness in the Cyber World was terrifying.

Grabbing his tools, Lin Qi started working.

Just like in the workshop yesterday, he removed the micro-nuclear reactors and temporarily placed them inside his Exoskeleton, waiting to take them to the apocalyptic world.

The apocalyptic world still had a power supply for now, but Lin Qi estimated it wouldn't last long.

Without artificial maintenance, power outages were predictable.

To develop in the apocalyptic world, energy was indispensable.

"If I get the chance, I need to get some higher-level reactors. Powering things with this junk is too troublesome; I'll have to replace them frequently."

Lin Qi really wanted to get a miniature A-level reactor. Its energy output was more than ten times that of an L-level, and it could be refueled by replacing the reactants.

The technology for the reactants wasn't high. Lin Qi only needed to build a certain industrial foundation in the apocalyptic world to refine them himself.

It would be even more perfect if he could get an S-class reactor. That level of reactor didn't even need raw materials; it could react with anything thrown in, making it very suitable for the apocalyptic world.

Unfortunately, Lin Qi looked at his credit balance and could only shake his head.

After a flurry of activity, it was almost midnight.

The environment outside the floor-to-ceiling window remained unchanged.

Under the shroud of the Iron Curtain System, no sunlight could enter Greenland City. The city's neon lights were always on, making this crisis-ridden city appear prosperous from the outside.

Commerce, healthcare, cybernetic bodies, and drug overdose were the current descriptors for this city.

March 4th, 2089, 00:00.

[Xiao Ai reminds you: Received an invitation for "Highest Level Security Meeting". Do you wish to connect?]

The meeting convened as scheduled. Lin Qi stood in front of the bathroom mirror and immediately connected.

The Roman numeral "V" appeared before Lin Qi. Looking left and right, Guangleng was always the first to enter.

Next came Capitalist, then Master Ma, and finally Arthur connected to the meeting.

Capitalist spoke first: "These recent meetings are becoming too frequent. The last one was just the day before yesterday."

Master Ma was as calm as ever. This capable Martial Artist never seemed to encounter trouble.

Guangleng looked at Arthur and said, "This emergency meeting is still at Wizard's request. They hope to establish a secure communication channel with Arthur."

All eyes turned towards Lin Qi.

Lin Qi maintained his disguised mature female voice: "I've encountered some trouble. I'm in Greenland City right now."

Upon hearing this, Arthur was astonished: "Greenland City? How did you get in?"

"Wait, I remember. A few days ago, a train passed through Channel 3 into Greenland City. Wizard, were you on that train?"

The Red and Green Express entering Greenland City was no secret. The Liu family heir on the train was the core of the matter.

Lin Qi didn't reply to that, continuing: "I briefly investigated the Iron Curtain System and found structural cavities within it."

"Following the route of the structural cavities, we can probably find the special passage left by the Si Clan when they first built the Iron Curtain System."

Escaping Greenland City was Arthur's objective.

Before Arthur could speak, the most composed Master Ma opened his mouth: "I don't recommend you leave through the passage reserved by the Si Clan. The area outside Greenland City has already been heavily equipped with sensors. Even if you can get out, your location will be detected."

Capitalist agreed with Master Ma's view: "The analysis from the Big Enterprise Alliance indicates that there's a greater than 80% chance of S-class or higher combat breaking out in Greenland City. However, city-destroying weapons are unlikely to be used lightly. Hiding within Greenland City is currently safer."

A high probability of S-class or higher combat?

The situation in Greenland City has reached such a dire state?

Lin Qi saw a scene of peace and tranquility in Greenland City today, with no signs of tension whatsoever.

Lin Qi looked at Guangleng, who wouldn't have less intelligence than anyone else.

Guangleng tapped his other arm lightly with his fingers and then said, "Inside and outside Greenland City, there are a large number of extraordinary professionals, Cybernetic Body implant users of A-level, and many mercenaries have gathered."

"The number of missions for Greenland City on the black market has surged, and the prices are rising. I will announce new missions for the mercenary groups at next Monday's meeting."

"Besides that, I agree with both of your opinions. It is not suitable to force our way out of Greenland City right now."

"I suggest Wizard and Arthur establish a two-way communication channel and watch out for each other within Greenland City."

Lin Qi looked in Arthur's direction.

Arthur quickly decided, "I agree, but how should we contact each other?"

"Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, outside Tower B of the Twin Towers of the Si Clan, and on Miracle Street in the edge zone of Greenland City, there will be two quantum-locked text interaction devices. I will send you the specific locations via email later."

"You must obtain them before 9:30. They are products ordered by the Holy Corpse Legion, not subject to network supervision, cannot be located, and are worth over six million credit points."

Hiss!

Is this what Guangleng meant by finding them a safe way to communicate?

Stealing from the legendary T0-level Mercenary Group?

And also!

Someone from the T0-level Mercenary Group is in Greenland City!

A simple few sentences revealed a large amount of information.

Both Lin Qi and Arthur fell silent.

Guangleng added appropriately, "This information is absolutely confidential. The relevant locations have no surveillance facilities. As long as you go between nine and nine-thirty, there will be no risk."

Absolutely confidential?

What a concept, "absolutely confidential"!

Even the steady Master Ma and Capitalist, who were in the shadows, looked at Guangleng with complex expressions.

Is this the leader of our highest-level mercenary group?

Our mercenary group indeed has the potential to be the highest level, as we're even targeting the only two T0-level Mercenary Groups.