The Island Nation People

"Do you want to kill someone? I think you've forgotten about me!"

A scornful voice suddenly exploded in the young man's ears.

The youth jerked his head up, only to find someone around his own age looking at him with a smile.

And his own phantom projection was actually being gripped directly in that young man's hand!

Was this catching a blade with bare hands?

How could this be possible!

The pale youth's expression shifted instantly. He knew his own strength well; even a B-rank powerhouse might not be able to catch his ability so easily!

Moreover, how could someone so young possess such terrifying strength?

This shouldn't be!

For a moment, many thoughts flashed through the pale youth's mind, but overall, he remained filled with confusion regarding the person who had suddenly intercepted his ability.

The pale-faced youth gritted his teeth, then moved his fingers slightly, and a cyan pill suddenly appeared.

He then threw the pill in his hand gently onto the ground, and in an instant, a cloud of green smoke emerged.

Yang Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he gathered spiritual energy into his gaze, only then managing to see the youth's silhouette through the smoke.

Following that, under Yang Chen's watchful eyes, the youth actually fled!

Yang Chen was stunned for a moment, his mind struggling to keep up.

Even if you intended to kill someone, if you failed, Number 98 wouldn't do anything to you, so was there a need to run?

The next moment, Yang Chen understood why the youth had fled.

"Island Nation person, you'd better stay!"

The voice of the old man behind the counter suddenly resounded throughout the entire first floor.

Immediately after, a terrifying surge of spiritual energy erupted, resembling chains that coiled like pythons, heading straight to ensnare the youth's figure!

"Island Nation person!"

The moment the old man's voice fell, the ability users in the lobby all wore expressions of shock, and some even immediately assumed a defensive posture.

The Island Nation!

Although it could not be considered a top-tier nation on Earth, to Huaxia, that Island Nation was a hostile force!

Furthermore, it was a nation with which they shared a deep, blood-soaked feud!

Therefore, the appearance of an Island Nation ability user within Huaxia, and specifically at the Number 98 Jiangnan headquarters, was highly suspicious.

And he had been brought in by an A-rank powerhouse of Number 98.

He was even the disciple of a Number 98 A-rank powerhouse!

At this moment, Blood Butcher, standing before the main entrance, also saw his expression turn ugly. His own disciple was actually a person from the Island Nation!

And right here in the headquarters, he had been planning to assassinate a Number 98 ability user!

Regardless of whether Blood Butcher had been aware of his disciple's identity before, he would now inevitably be subject to an investigation by Number 98!

Moreover, with this stain, even if Blood Butcher could luckily escape any harsh interrogation during the investigation, he would certainly never be trusted with important tasks by Number 98 in the future.

Even if Blood Butcher could become a Grandmaster, it would be impossible!

Huaxia was not lacking in Grandmasters!

Besides, even Blood Butcher himself dared not guarantee that he could become a Grandmaster!

And this was the confidence that came from Number 98!

The old man's spiritual energy quietly descended upon a patch of empty space, and a pale figure suddenly manifested. The figure was surrounded by faint spiritual energy, which acted like chains, binding him tightly.

"Let me go!"

The pale figure's face was twisted as he roared at the old man.

The old man merely glanced at him indifferently before saying to Yang Chen, "Thank you, little friend. Otherwise, this Island Nation person would have truly killed a genius of our Huaxia!"

Wang Teng was not old, and being able to become a C-rank ability user in a small city like Hancheng meant his talent could indeed be considered that of a genius.

Yang Chen bowed slightly and smiled, "You're too kind!"

The old man smiled faintly, then waved his large hand.

Suddenly, a pitch-black cube appeared in the space between heaven and earth. A black hole the size of an adult appeared on the cube, and under the old man's direction, the bound youth was sent directly into the black cube.

"Ability Prison!"

Someone in the lobby spoke up, their pupils revealing a hint of wariness.

"Ability Prison?"

Yang Chen raised an eyebrow slightly. At this time, Wang Teng, who was beside him, had recovered his composure and cast a grateful look at Yang Chen.

If not for Yang Chen, he likely would have died at the hands of that Island Nation person.

This could be considered a life-saving favor Yang Chen had done for him!

Therefore, Wang Teng leaned into Yang Chen's ear and explained, "The Ability Prison is a facility specifically designed to detain ability users. Because ability users are so powerful, ordinary prisons simply cannot contain them, which is why the Ability Prison exists. It is rumored that there are even Grandmaster-level beings imprisoned within!"

Yang Chen's pupils constricted.

A Grandmaster-level existence!

For a moment, even someone as unruly as Yang Chen felt a sense of dread toward Huaxia's Number 98.

Ability users were already seen as superior in the eyes of ordinary people, and Grandmasters were the absolute ceiling of the ability user world. If Number 98 was capable of imprisoning such beings, then Number 98 was undeniably formidable.

One had to realize that even Yang Chen could not guarantee victory against a Grandmaster, yet Number 98 had the means to lock one away!

After finishing everything, the old man waved his hand, and the black cube instantly vanished from everyone's sight.

"Ahem, everyone, disperse. As for certain matters, wait until the specialized personnel have finished their investigation!"

The old man coughed lightly, and the surrounding ability users quickly walked away, fearing that they, too, might be investigated.

Being investigated by Number 98 was certainly not a good thing.

Blood Butcher's face was as pale as his apprentice's. He knew that his life had reached its end; there was no possibility of any further improvement for him.

Looking at Wild Wolf, Blood Butcher felt a strange flicker of envy in his eyes.

Wild Wolf also hurried to Yang Chen's side. Seeing that his apprentice hadn't suffered any major injuries, he let out a slight sigh of relief and bowed to Yang Chen.

"Many thanks to Mr. Yang for stepping in!"

"A small matter. Consider that one million as me paying you back," Yang Chen said, waving his hand dismissively.

Wild Wolf was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

"That one million was a gift for you, sir. How could it repay the kindness of saving my apprentice? From now on, if you have any requests, just say the word!"

Yang Chen nodded and continued, "Alright, let's not talk about that for now. Aren't you going to take me to see Grandmaster Chen? Let's go quickly!"

"Right, right. I was so rattled by that Island Nation person earlier. I'll take you now!"

Wild Wolf patted his head and said, looking a bit dazed.

"You want to see Grandmaster Chen?"

At this moment, the old man at the counter glanced at Yang Chen with a cryptic, half-smiling expression.

Yang Chen paused, confused. "That's right. Is there a problem?"

"Heh heh, not bad, little guy. Truly not bad!"

The old man didn't answer Yang Chen's question, merely chuckling to himself.

Yang Chen felt a bit bewildered, but he followed Wild Wolf toward the high-level area and stepped into the elevator.

In the lobby, the old man leaned against the counter, watching the direction in which Yang Chen had left. Thinking of the voice that had just echoed in his ears, a faint glint of light erupted in his cloudy eyes as he muttered to himself.

"To have A-rank cultivation at such a young age, this kid's background is quite mysterious! Could he be a successor to those old fogies?"

"Forget it, too much effort to think about. Let Old Chen and the others worry about it! As for me, I'll just stay here and be a lazy bum!"

The old man shook his head lightly, chuckled, and went back to his nap.

By now, Yang Chen had followed Wild Wolf into the elevator and arrived at the top floor—the eighteenth floor.

Ding~

The elevator doors opened, and a vast office immediately appeared before Yang Chen's eyes.

The entire eighteenth floor was a single office!

That's right, just one office!

And that office belonged to only one person!

Grandmaster Chen! The head of Number 98 in Jiangnan!

Yang Chen's eyes were filled with curiosity. He found it hard to imagine that such a massive space was used solely as a workspace.

Wasn't this a bit too extravagant?

Wild Wolf, however, acted as if he had been here before, showing no reaction at all.

Even Wang Teng was stunned by the sight.

As a scion of a wealthy family, he had seen plenty of the world, but this was his first time seeing such a colossal office.

How big was the entire eighteenth floor? At least several hundred square meters.

This room alone was probably worth hundreds of millions, perhaps even a billion. Yet, such a place was used just for office work!

What a waste of resources!

That was the only thought in the minds of both Yang Chen and Wang Teng.

"So big!" Yang Chen muttered.

Wild Wolf tugged gently at Yang Chen's sleeve before whispering.

"Do you see that person by the window? That is the head person in charge of our Jiangnan! Grandmaster Chen!"

Yang Chen followed Wild Wolf's gaze and looked over.

Sure enough, standing quietly by the expansive glass was a middle-aged man who looked just like a scholar. He held a cup of coffee in his hand, watching him with a smile on his face.

To be continued!