Merged Group Chat, New Faces!

Zard: "Who should share the strategy now? Hurry up, hurry up, hurry up! I can't wait any longer, or the group owner will kick us out!"

It was as if everyone could hear this chatterbox nagging in their ears.

Liu Dezhu: "I'll share a tip: North American Time Walker possess a large number of Forbidden Item, and their gene-enhancing drugs are relatively cheap, but have significant side effects."

Chuang Wang: "The Shadow Struggle has reached a fever pitch. Qing Xing, he seems to possess Forbidden Item that can influence the fate of others. He has caused several accidents for Qing Wu and Qing Wen. Now, Qing Wen is trying to take this opportunity to join forces with Qing Wu, but Qing Wu has refused. Qing Wu's reply is that the Shadow Struggle depends on individual ability, and joining forces is too low-level. By the way, Qing Wu is a B-Class expert. The Qing Clan's cultivation tradition requires people to start cultivating at the age of nine, but he can start at the age of four, making him one of the top cultivation geniuses within the Qing Clan."

The Chuang Wang, "There are many factions within the Qing clan that support him becoming Shadow Candidate."

Li Si: "Why? Aren't Qing Wen, Qing Xing, Qing Yuan good enough?"

Li Si's words immediately ruled out Qing Shi, who was a fan of celebrities...

Chuang Wang: "The current assessment of the bigwigs is that Qing Wen all bark and no bite. Qing Xing, although he has Forbidden Item, he is not tough enough. Qing Yuan is not bad, but the bigwigs hope that the next generation of Shadow will be a Martial Arts Enthusiast who does not care about the world, rather than a shrewd strongman."

Everyone understands now; the Shadow wields immense power, holding a position second only to the leader within the Qing clan.

If the shadow is too powerful and too clever, then the chances of the bigwigs of each faction being dealt with will be very high.

Power will be concentrated in the hands of the shadow and the head of the family.

If Shadow is a Martial Arts Enthusiast, then the bigwigs of the various factions within the Qing Clan can naturally play some tricks.

Chuang Wang: "The current generation of Shadows has suppressed all factions too harshly, and people are gradually becoming dissatisfied. Nobody wants the next generation of Shadows to be like this."

The Shadow's role is not only to intimidate external forces, but also to ensure internal unity and centralized power.

Chuang Wang: "Recently, the Qing Clan's shadow has been unusually openly supporting something, which you've probably all heard about: the exchange of Kamishiro Jingbian with the PCA Federal CIA in City No. 10. The newly appointed inspector of the Seventh Group of the Intelligence Department One has arrested many people within the Qing Clan and even cut off many people's sources of income."

The Chuang Wang, "It is said that before our return, the Qing clan had just held an internal meeting where the leaders of various factions were going to question Shadow and impeach him for his recent actions. They knew he wanted to replace Qing Mu, but Qing Mu's value lay in staying in the north, not returning to the Qing clan. The leaders of various factions were preparing to question whether his decision was wise."

Qing Chen was stunned for a moment. He knew why Shadow wanted to replace Qing Mu, simply because the other party wanted to help him win over the hearts and minds of the entire Qing Clan's intelligence system.

However, Qing Chen did not expect that Shadow would also have to bear a lot of pressure to do this.

The other party never mentioned this to me.

The Chuang Wang, "This generation's shadow has made too many enemies. After he steps down, he'll probably be confined to the Qing family's Ginkgo Manor to spend the rest of his life... How about it? Was my strategy guide detailed enough? Selfless enough? From now on, show me some respect!"

Zard: "You've finally proven yourself, and I'm so glad."

The Chuang Wang: "..."

In fact, many members in the group had doubts about this.

This Chuang Wang seems to have no desires or wants; the information he shares all day long is extremely crucial, and he doesn't hold anything back.

Only someone in a very crucial position within the Qing family would know so much, right?

But what's this guy after?

Qing Chen even had some doubts. Was this guy Qing Huai's uncle? That uncle was just a relative of the emperor, and his military rank was only lieutenant colonel. How could he know so much?

Amidst the lively chatter, Qing Bao timidly said in the group chat, "I don't have any strategy guides lately, can I owe them to me for now?"

Actually, there are strategy guides that Kamishiro Kono can share, but those guides would easily expose that she is Kamishiro Kono.

She worried that if Ice Eye discovered that she was Kamishiro Kono, she would be so embarrassed that she would end up with a three-bedroom apartment.

Although Qing Chen had already guessed it...

Forbidden Item ACE-999: "Agreed".

Jingshan: "Agreed."

He Xiaoxiao: "Agreed."

Li Si: "Could I also owe you some? I haven't gotten anything lately..."

"Li Si has been kicked out of the group chat."

Nan Gengchen, who had been huddled next to Liu Dezhu looking at the messages in the group chat, suddenly burst out laughing, "Hahahaha, why is Li Si so miserable? These people are actually being sexist! Why can girls owe him money, but boys can't?"

Liu Dezhu glanced at him. "Is it as bad as yours?"

Nan Gengchen: "..."

However, Qing Chen knew that the reason Kamishiro Kono hadn't been kicked out was because Kamishiro Kono's identity was quite special, and there would always be new information in the future.

Li Si was kicked out because Jiuzhou must have figured out that this guy was just a scoundrel.

I've been saying for almost half a year that I want to latch onto the Shadow Candidate's coattails, but I still haven't succeeded...

Just then, Nan Gengchen suddenly received a text message.

He only glanced at it before quickly hiding to the side.

In the daytime group system, the tycoon suddenly sent him a private message: "Ten thousand yuan, and I'll help you forge an identity and network protocol to re-enter the group chat. Jiuzhou's control over group chats isn't that strict. The identity I provide has a certain status in the Inner World, and they can't verify if you're really who you are."

Now, all those aliases Yi used in the Inner World finally came in handy!

I'll exchange it for money!

Without the slightest hesitation, Nan Gengchen said, "Deal!"

He sneered at Liu Dezhu, "You dared to mock me just now? I'll be back soon!"

By now, the important figures in the group have already shared what they needed to share.

He Xiaoxiao said, "To ensure the quantity and quality of the guides in this group, we will merge it with another group chat of the same level. I will add the new members one by one later."

As he spoke.

"Xiao Ran" joined the group chat.

"Jian Shou Qing" joined the group chat.

"Shancheng Laziji" has joined the group chat.

"Haicheng Wu Yanzu" has joined the group chat.

"Little Genius" has joined the group chat.

"Guang Jue" joined the group chat.

"Cat Climbing a Tree" has joined the group chat.

Qing Chen calmly watched the seven people enter; several of their IDs were quite distinctive.

This group is now probably the highest-level group in He Xiaoxiao's group chat system, and He Xiaoxiao has changed the group chat name to Group 1.

So, Jiuzhou kicked out so many slackers from the group, the people they're bringing in now must be very important.

Needless to say, the Little Genius is definitely Yang Yang.

The remaining one, such as Xiao Ran, is very likely Jiu Ran, the leader of the Red Leaf Organization.

Jian Shou Qing, it's very likely that he's the president of the Red Umbrella.

Shancheng Laziji is very likely the leader of the Pao Ge).

The Haicheng Wu Yanzu is most likely the same actor playing Chen Sui in the Matrix.

It was a bit difficult to distinguish between Guang Jue and Mao Shang Shu. Qing Chen thought for a long time, wondering if one of them could be Qing Yuan or his father, Qing Yu!

The Bright Commune is the largest Time Walker organization in Taicheng, and Qing Yuan is one of the most important Shadow Candidate. There's no reason for Jiuzhou not to bring them in.

After all, the allegations of collusion with Kamishiro and Kashima were unfounded, the Dragon Lake Commune's affairs couldn't be traced back to the Bright Commune, and Qing Yuan hadn't provoked anyone else.

At that very moment.

After the cat climbed the tree and came in, it immediately bought itself a chat background, entrance effects, and chat bubbles, and then said, "Liu Dezhu is an idiot."

"The cat climbing the tree has been kicked out of the group chat."

Qing Chen, Liu Dezhu, and Luo Wanyai silently turned their gazes towards Nan Gengchen: "..."

Nan Gengchen remained nonchalant, saying, "Why are you all looking at me? I'm scrolling through Douyin. I haven't joined He Xiaoxiao's group."

Qing Chen gave him a look of pity, as if he were looking at someone with intellectual disabilities. "How do you know why we're watching you? How did you manage to sneak back in? Wait, did one of the tycoons in the group help you?"

After a long pause, Nan Gengchen said, "It's a secret!"

Qing Chen thought for a moment. Since the cat climbing the tree was Nan Gengchen, then there was a high probability that the Guang Jue was Qing Yuan.

Nan Gengchen's heart was bleeding. He cried out in his heart, "I spent that 10,000 yuan too fast! It was just a bang!"

The tycoon then sent another private message: "I'm giving you a new identity, not so you can ruin it! But, are you still going to do business? This time, I'll charge you 15,000."

Nan Gengchen pondered for a moment. "I'm rich, so I can do whatever I want!"

Monopoly: "But this time you'll have to wait before joining, otherwise even a fool would know it's you again."

Nan Gengchen, still wanting more, said, "Alright."

The tycoon said, "I also offer some other value-added services. I have many services available; let me introduce them to you..."

At this moment, Yi has finally found its user base and its own ATM!

Is it a problem to scam money from Nan Gengchen and then get scammed yourself? No problem!

And this isn't exactly a scam; it did help Nan Gengchen infiltrate He Xiaoxiao's group 1, it's just that Nan Gengchen didn't appreciate it.

He Xiaoxiao's group chat list includes:

He Xiaoxiao, Forbidden Item ACE-999, Jingshan, Ice Eye, Liu Dezhu, Little Genius, Huan Yu, Zard, Qing Bao, Xiao Ran, Jian Shou Qing, Shancheng Laziji, Haicheng Wu Yanzu, Guang Jue, Chuang Wang, Yue'er.

A total of 16 people.

There are probably still some Time Walker hiding in China, but many of the important figures who have appeared in the public eye so far are probably in this group.

It's absolutely true that this is the highest quality Time Walker group chat in China.

Qing Chen clicked on "Guang Jue's" profile, but it was still blank.

This is also the norm in He Xiaoxiao's group chat. Almost no one has filled in their information, except for Nan Gengchen, who wrote in his personal signature, "Who is secretly watching me?"

"Zhu Zi, just say something in the group chat, like this..." Qing Chen said.

In the blink of an eye, Liu Dezhu said in the group, "Is Haicheng Wu Yanzu a member of the Matrix? By the way, in last night's battle, one of the people was wearing your Matrix uniform."

Yue'er: "Yeah! I'd forgotten all about it. I felt something was off when I looked from afar. Now that I think about it, there really was someone wearing clothes exactly like the Matrix, and they were even wearing a mask exactly like the Matrix's before taking it off halfway through."

Haicheng Wu Yanzu: "They are not one of our people."

Liu Dezhu: "Huh? Isn't that right? Then why are you wearing your clothes?"

Haicheng Wu Yanzu): "I will investigate this thoroughly."

Liu Dezhu: "Do you have any enemies lately? Is this a deliberate attempt to frame you?"

Haicheng Wu Yanzu: "I don't know, but we're already investigating."

Alright, the hatred has been successfully diverted to the Matrix's side, and Qing Chen is quite satisfied.

He silently watched the group chat, but Guang Jue never spoke.

How can we make the Matrix confront the Bright Commune?

In the group chat, Jingshan said, "Everyone, please get some rest. On behalf of Kunlun, I welcome you all to this joint meeting. Tomorrow, we will elect the members of the presidium of the joint meeting, including one chairman, two vice-chairmen, and five council members."

The Chuang Wang, "What's the use of being a chairman, vice-chairman, or director?"

Zard: "Just for showing off. I'm running for chairman, and when I become chairman, the first thing I'll do is order the Chuang Wang to do a split for me."

The Chuang Wang: "Are you fucking sick?!"

Jingshan: "There is no superior-subordinate relationship within the Federation. Those with positions have greater responsibilities, and they are responsible for helping other Time Walker. We serve the Time Walker, not place ourselves above them."

Zard: "Then let Chuang Wang be a director and let him serve the Time Walker."

The Chuang Wang: "???"

In fact, everyone knows very well that this federation will not have any real power. It is just that Kunlun wants to register everyone and bring them under the same organization.

Liu Dezhu looked at Nan Gengchen: "The boss should be attending the meeting tomorrow, right? Will he be running for those positions?"

Why are you asking this?

Liu Dezhu chuckled and said, "Once he gets a position, we'll make him do a split for us... um!"

Nan Gengchen tried to cover his mouth, but she was too late.

The next morning at nine o'clock, the first floor of the conference center was unusually lively.

Almost all the Time Walker attended the meeting were present, and Slime, Batman, Pikachu all gathered together.

Everyone silently wondered, "If a Pikachu became a board member of the League, wouldn't people laugh at us if word got out?"

And that little dinosaur that's shaking its head, it's obviously not a decent person.

Just then, the Time Walker at the entrance suddenly started making a commotion.

Wearing a mask and a baseball cap, Qing Chen turned around curiously, only to see Yang Yang walking in dressed as a Sailor Moon character.

He was completely dumbfounded.

The girl was youthful and lovely, like an elf in the crowd, with what seemed like a pair of invisible wings on her back, ready to take flight into the sky with just a gentle flap.

Within the matrix formation, someone waved and greeted Yang Yang: "Yang Yang, over here!"

Chen Sui's eyes lit up.

However, Yang Yang simply smiled at them and walked straight towards Bai Zhou, standing next to Qing Chen and the two slimes...

Qing Chen asked in a low voice, "Why are you dressed like this?"

Yang Yang was taken aback. "Aren't we all just doing cosplay?"

Qing Chen retorted, "That's because everyone else is covering their faces! Your cosplay character isn't covering their face either!"

"Is that so?" Yang Yang thought for a moment and then smiled, "It doesn't matter. Anyway, the conglomerate is already after me, so it doesn't matter whether I cover my face or not!"

Thank you to Tingqian and CowChan for becoming new ally of this book. The boss is very generous. May you two find a fork in your instant noodles!