Blade Wielder

Takahashi Tōju's body was completely lifeless.

His physiological functions are completely normal, but his consciousness has been completely transferred by nanobots, leaving him in a vegetative state with no consciousness.

Qing Chen understood perfectly.

The Kamishiro Corporation has likely conducted numerous clinical trials on the topic of neuronal connection and possession.

It is widely rumored that the reason why the head of the Kamishiro Family has been able to live for so long is because he has been using this evil technology to constantly replace the bodies of B-Class experts.

If a technology is used on a homeowner, it means that the technology must be very mature.

That's why Kamiyo Yunhe was so certain that Qing Chen had not been possessed when he saw that Qing Chen's synchronization rate was so high.

All the things that Kamiyo Yunhe did along the way—torturing Qing Chen, humiliating Qing Chen, and breaking his will—were aimed at lowering this synchronization rate.

Clearly, the people from the Kamishiro Corporation know how to reduce this synchronization rate.

To his surprise, even after experiencing so much hardship, Qing Chen's synchronization rate remained at 100%...

"Sir, I really am Takahashi Tōju," Qing Chen said anxiously. "I enlisted when I was 17. Commander Kamishiro Seisen selected me to join the 'Yagi' organization. I came here with Takahashi Ichiro, Zhao Kuan, Zhao Jie..."

The Secret Intelligence Department of the Qing Clan, the Red Sparrow of the Li Clan, the Blade Wielder of the Chen Clan, the Orochi of the Kamishiro Clan, and the Lone Island of Kashima are all well-known intelligence agencies within the Federation.

Every piece of information Qing Chen mentioned in that sentence was absolutely certain.

If Qing Chen is still Qing Chen, then Qing Chen has absolutely no reason to know that information.

So here's the question...

In clinical data centers, there has never been a successful case of "low synchronization rate" replacing "high synchronization rate".

However, there is also no instance where, after a failed possession attempt, the possessed person retains the memories of the possessor...

Therefore, what is now presented to Kamiyo Yunhe are two situations that have never occurred before, and he needs to choose which one to believe.

The first possibility is that although Takahashi Tōju's synchronization rate was low, he did indeed possess Qing Chen.

The second possibility is that Qing Chen not only wasn't possessed, but he also gained access to Takahashi Tōju's memories.

Theoretically speaking, the first explanation could be attributed to machine malfunction, perhaps due to an error in the displayed value. However, the second explanation is even more perplexing...

This is why Qing Chen refused to admit it, because he felt that the other party might not be able to fully confirm it.

As long as you keep acting, you can eventually make the other person question their existence.

At this moment, even Kamiyo Yunhe seemed a bit insecure in his performance...

"Sir, could it be that Dongshu has really succeeded?" someone asked in a low voice.

Kamiyo Yunhe frowned and asked, "How many more times will the nanobots in this secret base be used?"

A subordinate whispered, "Sir, twice."

Kamiyo Yunhe casually pushed Takahashi Tōju's body off the bed, then said to another subordinate, "Zhao Kuan, lie down and start the neuronal reconnection and possession again."

Zhao Kuan was stunned for a moment. He looked at Takahashi Tōju's body and said nervously, "Sir, Qing Chen has not reached B-Class. One neuronal reconnection has already caused some irreversible damage to the brain. If a second reconnection is performed, the damage will probably be even more serious."

Kamiyo Yunhe said casually, "Don't worry, you have at least five more years to live. If you work for the family, the family will take good care of you. But what will happen to your family if you betray the family?"

Zhao Kuan was stunned. He didn't want to lie down, but the gloomy face of Kamiyo Yunhe looked particularly terrifying.

At this moment, everyone in the basement suddenly remembered that Qing Chen had said that Kamiyo Yunhe killed his own people to silence them.

They believed it.

Zhao Kuan lay on the bed, feeling bitter, waiting for his colleagues to attach tubes to his body.

Qing Chen began to struggle frantically, crying out, "Sir, I really am Takahashi Tōju! Don't overwrite my consciousness! I've already done it! Sir, please, don't overwrite me!"

Qing Chen's performance was so tragic that everyone thought it might actually be Takahashi Tōju...

However, Kamiyo Yunhe showed no emotion whatsoever. "Begin."

He silently watched the synchronization rate on the instrument.

This time, Qing Chen's body was still at 100%.

Zhao Kuan's figure is 91%.

This time, Qing Chen witnessed Zhao Kuan's entire life.

Before graduating from junior high school, Zhao Kuan joined the Southern Scouts and then, due to his outstanding performance, entered... the Blade Wielder organization.

Qing Chen was stunned for a moment.

The Blade Wielder?!

Isn't this Chen's intelligence agency?

Qing Chen never expected that he, the second person to devour the body-snatcher, was actually a double agent.

Zhao Kuan grew up in the south and was quietly sent to the north after receiving training. He joined the army and was selected by the gods to enter the Orochi clan.

When Zhao Kuan first arrived in the North, he did not have a good time.

The Takahashi surname is relatively prestigious in several northern cities. Even though Takahashi Tōju's family is in dire straits, they can still receive some subsidies every month.

In the north, people with Chinese surnames like Zhao Kuan are considered inferior, and are even forbidden from dating girls from the Takahashi family.

People with surnames like Takahashi and Shindai are common in the north, just like the Zhao, Qian, Sun, and Li families in the Central Plains.

What Qing Chen didn't expect was that the Divine Era openly implemented a "caste system" in the north, dividing classes based on surnames.

During his time with Orochi, Zhao Kuan did fairly well, but ultimately, he received orders to intentionally seduce the wife of a certain official from the Age of Gods, hoping to obtain intelligence through this relationship.

After the official discovered his suspicious behavior, he arranged for someone to transfer him to the southern front, where he was sent to his death as part of the plan to infiltrate the Central Plains.

Etc.

Qing Chen discovered an extremely crucial piece of information.

Zhao Kuan received the task of cooperating in the play before Kamiyo Yunhe arrived.

He has already passed the message on to the Chen family!

Qing Chen pondered, never expecting such an unexpected surprise after devouring Zhao Kuan's consciousness.

It's just unknown whether Chen will benefit or harm himself after learning about the news of the Kamiyo Yunhe.

This conglomerate, which has been silent for a long time... no one knows what they are up to.

On the other side.

Zhao Kuan finally understood what Takahashi Tōju had gone through. Looking at the vast Memory Palace before him, he felt like a tiny ant beneath it.

So, Takahashi Tōju's consciousness was obliterated by this immense will, right?

Zhao Kuan cursed Kamiyo Yunhe in his heart.

How the hell am I supposed to cover this up?

Ah?

Trying to cover a watermelon with sesame seeds? Your awareness isn't even as big as their seeds!

How could you guys even come up with that?!

Kamiyo Yunhe and the others saw Zhao Kuan's body tremble violently, but before he could tremble twice, he fell silent.

All eyes turned to Qing Chen, who opened his eyes with a hint of fear in them and said hesitantly, "Sir, it's done..."

As he spoke, his fingers were still nervously gripping the bedsheets.

In Qing Chen's opinion, this perfectly matched Zhao Kuan's reactions before and after, and the performance was also interspersed with some small details, making it very perfect.

Zhao Kuan's memory, combined with Qing Chen's acting skills, is flawless.

Kamiyo Yunhe: "..."

He was also a little unsure of what to do.

The current situation is that Kamiyo Yunhe doesn't believe the possession was successful at all, but he has no evidence of failure!

What Qing Chen was thinking about was...

He never imagined that someone possessing his body could bring him so much information.

You see, it's as if he experienced Zhao Kuan and Takahashi Tōju's lives. Although it wasn't complete, Qing Chen knew all the important people, events, and places like the back of his hand.

The contacts, friends, relatives, superiors and subordinates of these two intelligence agents, as well as the internal operating mechanisms of the Eight-Headed Serpent, the Chen Clan Scouts, and the Blade Wielder, and even the missions they had carried out, and who the other people who came to the Central Plains with them were, were all exposed to Qing Chen without reservation.

The only slight regret is that these two are at a lower level. Although Qing Chen's knowledge is useful, it is not useful enough.

At most, if he survives and gets out, he can follow the clues to destroy several strongholds of the Divine Era and the Chen Clan, and capture a few relatively important people.

If it were Kamiyo Yunhe who possessed him, that would be great. Qing Chen thought that if he could grasp the information that this person knew, he could probably wipe out Kamishiro's intelligence network in the south...

To be honest, Qing Chen was even thinking about whether he should ask the head of the Shendai family after advancing to B-Class, to see if the other party was interested in his body. He was very healthy, had a good appetite, and could climb five floors in one go without any effort!

Kamiyo Yunhe probably had no idea that while he was racking his brains for a solution, Qing Chen had already started to imagine the future...

Of course, Qing Chen wasn't sure if he would survive.

At this moment, Kamiyo Yunhe suddenly laughed and said to his subordinates, "Take this Inspector Qing Chen with you and let's go to the equipment room."

Qing Chen's heart sank, and he immediately realized what the other party was going to do.

After the group escorted Qing Chen over, they opened the equipment room, revealing the real agricultural producers who were bound inside.

These people are the real producers in the production base, federal civilians.

After the intelligence agents from the Shindai infiltrated, they restricted the freedom of these people and left them in a dark and cold equipment room.

What is most appalling is that these producers still live in the production base as family units. Among the 14 producers who are imprisoned, there are two young boys and two women.

In Zhao Kuan and Takahashi Tōju's memories, there are too many unbearable scenes.

At one point, Qing Chen thought that ordinary people in this era are truly like weeds.

When the door to the equipment room opened, everyone inside recoiled in fear.

Their mouths were gagged, and they could only utter weak sobs.

Kamiyo Yunhe handed a pistol to Qing Chen: "If you're already Zhao Kuan, then shoot them dead. If you don't, your family in City 21 will all die. As far as I know, Inspector Qing Chen is a relatively principled person in the Outer World; at least his reputation during the day is not bad."

The gun was loaded and had bullets. As soon as Qing Chen got it in his hands, he knew that Kamiyo Yunhe really wanted to kill these producers.

He could have easily fired at Kamiyo Yunhe and the others, but even if he wasn't injured, he couldn't possibly shoot and kill someone in front of an A-rank.

The other party's speed was enough to stop him before he could do anything.

He could also shoot these people to continue pretending, but he couldn't bring himself to do it; his bottom line wouldn't allow him to do such a thing.

Qing Chen was well aware of the pros and cons and knew what the right choice was, but he couldn't pull the trigger.

Qing Chen remained silent for a few seconds.

"No need to bother, I am Qing Chen."

Kamiyo Yunhe laughed loudly, "Inspector Qing Chen, this is a bit of a surprise to me. You've been in the Inner World for so long, haven't you learned how conglomerates should deal with the common people? Their lives, tens of thousands of them combined, are not worth as much as yours. Why expose yourself for a few nobody? If you don't take the initiative to admit it, but instead simply kill them, you might really cause me some trouble."

Qing Chen looked up calmly at Kamiyo Yunhe: "I was once lost, and I thought that any means were justified to achieve my goals. But recently, you all helped me remember who I really am and how I should face this world. I am different from you beasts."

Kamiyo Yunhe wasn't angry. He asked curiously, "I'm puzzled, why can't you be possessed?"

Qing Chen pondered for a moment, "I don't know either. Maybe we haven't tried enough times. Why don't you let someone else try?"

There will be another chapter at 11 PM.