A Nighttime Conversation in Luo'an

The Pan'an sinkhole was different from the sinkhole Zhang Xuezhou had imagined, and Song Fengying's ability to locate objects also amazed Zhang Xuezhou.

In this operation, they almost perfectly raided the enemy's base.

If we were to draw a case analogy, Zhang Xuezhou felt it was somewhat like returning to another world and suddenly finding his body burned to the White Bone.

Even if his cultivation level was already at a relatively high level, Zhang Xuezhou would still be at a loss in this situation.

If his three souls and seven spirits cannot return to his body, he will most likely have to wander as a lonely soul for twelve days before he can possibly return to the real world.

In those twelve days, he would have had little chance of turning things around, and even if Zhang Xuezhou were given another twelve days, it would be the same.

Judging from his own experience, Zhang Xuezhou felt that Huang Daoxian had suffered a significant loss this time.

"Physical protection is indeed a key issue!"

Huang Daoxian's case serves as an example. No matter how high Zhang Xuezhou's cultivation level is, if Zhang Xuezhou is targeted, his fate will not be much better.

"We must cultivate good relationships with others!"

The only feasible solution Zhang Xuezhou could think of was to forge alliances and avoid making enemies as much as possible.

Given the opportunity, he might even be able to develop a regional enhancement and protection capability similar to that of Zixiao Palace.

"It's a pity that Daoist Ran Deng's 108,000 acupoints technique for physical body cultivation is too difficult. If one could achieve physical sainthood, no one would be able to harm him!"

Zhang Xuezhou considered some possible or even hopeless actions for the future, but ultimately he put aside his restless heart.

Seeking diverse abilities is fine, but Human Dynasty precarious life, his fate tied to the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, leaving him with no time to waste.

After descending the mountain, Zhang Xuezhou and his group found a car hidden in the woods and returned to Changqing City in the middle of the night.

Do you think we should investigate the Zhao family today?

When they returned to Changqing City, it was already 3 a. m. In just two more hours, it would be dawn, and Wang Haoran was right about today.

He arranged a rest area for everyone, and then, as if handling a snake or scorpion, stuffed the several layers of leather sheaths containing the beads into a wooden box.

Only after ensuring that the beads were difficult to see any light did Wang Haoran breathe a sigh of relief and ask Zhang Xuezhou whether they should reopen the investigation of the Zhao family in Luo'an Province.

"Let's take a visit," Zhang Xuezhou said after thinking for a moment. "We won't just go to their properties individually; let's inspect each household."

"You've considered things more thoroughly," Wang Haoran nodded. "During our investigation of Zhang Qiaoen's case, these people will have to be received whether they want to or not. Investigating everyone is perfectly fine."

In the past, no one in Western Capital City would have had the ability to visit and investigate the businesses of these Lineage in Luo'an Province, let alone access their core industries.

But when Zhang Qiaoen was eliminated, it wasn't just a case of making an example of her to silence others; the committee's new rules also meant that many Lineage in Luo'an Province would have to rely on Western Capital City.

Wang Haoran checked the relevant information and found that many private communication groups and information channels were full, with many members of the sequence committee sending messages to inquire.

He flipped through it and felt that while other provinces and cities were eagerly awaiting the outcome, these Lineage in Luo'an Province would most likely need to cooperate to avoid being caught with something that could cause unforeseen problems.

With the Sequence Committee pushing for new rules that favor local interests, it's clear that no one wants to be the obstacle to the trend, let alone become the target of public criticism.

"If this works, a business survey would be a good idea," Zhang Xuezhou said with a smile. "It would be best to bring Professor Li Yingbo over; perhaps we could discuss plans to expand the industry throughout the entire Scarlet Alliance State!"

"That makes sense!"

Once one area is opened up, other areas will have the potential to follow suit.

If you can reach an agreement, then you can talk about it; if you can't, there's no additional loss.

Sellers on the Alliance Nine platform may shift from ordinary private enterprises to large Lineage businesses.

This is still a long way from fully promoting the Scarlet Alliance State, and it cannot break the monopoly. However, it is much better than the previous blockage and difficulty in the circulation of goods, and it will inevitably promote the continuous upgrading of the industrial chain.

The resulting industry and employment opportunities will vary depending on the region.

Zhang Xuezhou and Wang Haoran talked for a while. When Wang Haoran woke Li Yingbo up in the middle of the night, Li Yingbo, after regaining his senses, couldn't help but join the discussion.

"Old Ren's plan even includes economic stimulus; you young people are definitely more quick-witted!"

Li Yingbo appeared extremely pleased during the discussion.

He had previously been promoting the improvement and development of the domestic transportation industry within League Nine, while the Sequence Committee members were simply passively promoted.

At this juncture, he could both hold office and pursue his career without any disruption, and there was even a possibility of advancement. This prompted Li Yingbo to readily agree, and he quickly arranged his schedule.

"Old Li is very happy right now," Wang Haoran complained, "But I wonder how long he can remain the acting chairman, and whether he can successfully navigate the turbulent times Alliance States!"

In just a few years, the chairpersons of the Scarlet Alliance State have changed one after another, and the members of the commission have also been replaced in batches.

The development of the Lineage elites clearly could not withstand such losses, making it difficult for Western Capital City to continue operating.

If another batch dies, Wang Haoran believes that even if the candidate sequence committee members take office, it could become the weakest Sequence Committee, inevitably leading to chaos.

For many Lineage in Western Capital City, they are now practically the last line of defense.

"The higher the sequence level, the greater the ability to resist risks," Zhang Xuezhou said, pursing his lips.

"Without entering the Seventh Sequence, everything else is meaningless!"

Sequence Holder below the Seventh Sequence are like a sharp blade, possessing various abilities to kill others.

However, only those in the Seventh Sequence will be given a shield on their body. The existence of this resistance layer greatly increases the survivability of those in the Seventh Sequence, giving them a chance to survive no matter what happens.

But there are only a handful of people at this level.

Wang Haoran currently only one step away from the Sixth Sequence, so it's almost impossible for him to have a stable and worry-free sequence strength.

"Speaking of which, I've recently developed some gene-based drugs, but they have some toxic side effects," Zhang Xuezhou said. "If we could obtain the extract from the giant ant beast of the Thousand Islands Alliance, it wouldn't be difficult to give people some resistance abilities in advance!"

"Um?"

Wang Haoran a moment, then his heart skipped a beat.

There are only a dozen or so people in the world who have entered the Seventh Sequence. If there is no major breakthrough in gene technology, there will not be many more people entering the Seventh Sequence in the future.

In the face of unexpected events, only these dozen or so people could remain standing.

Wang Haoran very much looking forward to the advancement of technology, but he Wang Haoran expected that the driving force behind it would be sitting right next to him.

"You know that the Seventh Sequence requires ferocious beast extracts. If you want to possess the resistance layer that only this level has, ferocious beast extracts are indispensable," Zhang Xuezhou said. "Moreover, current research is limited, and the focus on ferocious beast extracts is very clear!"

"How about the extracts from the ferocious beasts in our Western Capital City?" Wang Haoran asked in a low voice.

"The extract from that bird can temporarily grant one the ability to fly," Zhang Xuezhou said, "But the benefits from the giant ant extract are not as stable!"

"Can it fly very far?"

"The amount I'm currently taking can sustain me for a hundred miles, Zhou Tianhao can glide for two miles after reaching his physical limit," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"You said gene therapy drugs have toxic side effects. Does that mean there's a poison avoidance method involved when taking these drugs?"

Zhang Xuezhou's explanation was very clear, Wang Haoran felt a dull ache in his liver.

Everything about Zhang Xuezhou is great, except for one thing that Wang Haoran complains about: Zhang Xuezhou's medicine has never made anyone feel comfortable.

However, it must be said that the other party's medication is difficult to replace in other ways.

If the giant ant extract from the Thousand Islands Alliance could give them an immunity layer in advance, Wang Haoran felt that he had to take it to save his life, no matter how many side effects there were.

Zhang Qiaoen's sudden rebellion, the strange occurrences at the Pan'an sinkhole, and Wang Haoran's forced rise to the position of Sequence Committee all contributed to his strong sense of crisis.

If possible, Wang Haoran hoped that everyone in his lineage could take the medicine so that they could gain life-saving abilities similar to the Seventh Sequence resistance layer in advance.