Urban Peerless Expert

Chapter 3912 - 3931: Racing Against Time

"You three, come with me."It was obvious that Zhang Zhongjiu didn’t think much of Qingluan and the others. He pointed at Lin Chen and the three of them, then turned and left. From beginning to end, he didn’t spare another glance at Qingluan and the others.

Lin Chen, Brother Zhang, and another person followed Zhang Hongjiu out of the workshop and stood beside the open space.

Zhang Zhongjiu’s gaze fell on Lin Chen’s face, with a slightly complex expression: "Kid, you’re impressive, getting tied up with the Science Council!"

Lin Chen answered honestly: "Back when we processed our temporary Federal identities, we went around exploring and eventually ended up at the Warrior Center. I was curious if I could use the warrior’s cultivation methods, so I got a check-up."

"I didn’t know anyone there; it was Dr. Ning from the Science Council who called me first. I have no idea how my check-up report ended up in his hands..."

Zhang Zhongjiu suddenly laughed: "No wonder you’re a divine spirit, your moves aren’t ordinary. To be directly appreciated by Dr. Ning is like an instant ascension; I can’t help but give you a compliment, well done."

"I only brought seven of you back. After giving you some freedom, you each found a way out yourselves. Not bad for people standing at the top of the world..."

Zhang Zhongjiu was merely sighing, yet he didn’t explain in detail, leaving Lin Chen intrigued and suspenseful.

How did the negotiation go? Give a clear answer!

Lin Chen proactively asked, "Are you satisfied with Dr. Ning’s offer?"

"Satisfied! Of course, satisfied!"

Zhang Zhongjiu laughed heartily: "The Science Council can’t be compared to a few wealthy families. Dr. Ning, as a genius researcher of the Science Council, is highly renowned. Even just one phone call from him is more effective than the promises from the Lei Family or He Family."

Lin Chen’s eyes brightened and the burden in his heart was lifted.

"Could you tell us the specific terms of the negotiation?"

Zhang Zhongjiu casually replied: "My goal is to return to Planet 011. Dr. Ning said even if I return to Planet 011 like this, with my current energy, I can’t change certain things. But if I help him with his current research, he will arrange an identity for me in the Science Council."

"With an identity in the Science Council, I’ll have backing, making me less passive when facing certain matters and people."

"I found his proposal favorable, so I agreed to him. As a price, the ownership of the three of you will belong to Dr. Ning."

Lin Chen’s eyes lit up. Had Ning Xiuzhu truly taken us away from Zhang Zhongjiu?

"Do we still need to work here?"

Zhang Zhongjiu snorted coldly: "I’m not here, but I completely understand how things work here. The three of you are strong, much stronger than those four sellouts, but your skills in Refinement and Talisman aren’t up to par."

"If it weren’t for the others fearing your strength, they probably wouldn’t have worked with you long ago..."

Lin Chen felt embarrassed, realizing he’d been seen through already.

"Actually, I’m quite good at Refinement, just not as talented as they are in Refinement..."

Zhang Zhongjiu coldly snorted: "Being a little behind means you’re not really useful, so instead of wasting your time here, you might as well focus on helping Dr. Ning with his research."

Lin Chen asked excitedly, "So, we’re free now?"

Zhang Zhongjiu sneered: "I only said your ownership is transferred to Ning Xiuzhu, but whether he grants you freedom is his decision, not mine."

Lin Chen nodded: "Understood. If you’re helping Dr. Ning, wouldn’t that make us colleagues?"

Zhang Zhongjiu rolled his eyes: "Don’t build relationships with me; I’m not familiar with you guys."

Lin Chen smiled nonchalantly: "Brother Zhang, don’t be so distant. Although we don’t match your strength, we’re not bad. Give us a chance to practice, and maybe one day, we could fight alongside you."

"Though I don’t know what you’ve been through, you’ve always wanted to return to Planet 011, clearly preparing to make a move. You might need some helpers."

Zhang Zhongjiu looked at Lin Chen, half believing, and sneered: "I know your strength is not bad, but you can’t and won’t help me."

Won’t help?

Apparently, Zhang Zhongjiu’s opponents possess quite formidable strength or influence.

It makes sense. Even as a seventh-level warrior, Zhang Zhongjiu is dispatched here and firmly held, even unable to return to Planet 011. One can only imagine his opponents’ strength.

Lin Chen said with a laugh: "Looks like I’ve overestimated myself."

Zhang Zhongjiu didn’t continue on this topic but brought the conversation back: "I came here just to tell you, from now on, you don’t need to go to work here, and your lives are no longer in my hands."

Lin Chen nodded and casually asked: "Shouldn’t Dr. Ning send someone to my hometown? You know about that, right?"

Zhang Zhongjiu nodded: "Yes, I will accompany them, along with a scientific team."

Lin Chen’s heart sank and he blurted out: "You’re going too?"

Zhang Zhongjiu snorted coldly: "I independently manage your Lost Ball. Since my interests are tied to Dr. Ning’s research project, I must personally go and ensure everything is on track!"

Lin Chen couldn’t help but ask: "Aren’t you going to purify my hometown once you’re done?"

Zhang Zhongjiu replied coldly: "I’ve previously agreed with the Lei Family and the He Family. They will initiate plundering and purification on your Lost Ball; I won’t interfere anymore."

Lin Chen was shocked: "The Lei Family and He Family have set their eyes on the Heavenly God Realm?"

Zhang Zhongjiu nodded: "Your cultivation civilization has developed to a fairly high stage, creating considerable value, and they’ve likely targeted your resources and cultivators there. After all, capturing capable cultivators would make excellent slaves."

Lan Shuiying couldn’t help but ask: "When will they make their move?"

Zhang Zhongjiu replied: "They’ll need some preparation time, but it won’t be too long. Their plundering actions will last a while, only after all plundering concludes will the purification begin."

Lan Shuiying’s eyes showed anxiety, but she knew their abilities couldn’t possibly stop the Lei Family and the He Family.

Lin Chen comforted: "Don’t worry; even if they plunder, at least the captured will still live. The plundering will last a while; we might still have a chance to change things."

Zhang Zhongjiu suddenly laughed: "Yes, there’s still a chance. Your current strength isn’t bad; if you use the warrior cultivation method to quickly improve in a certain timeframe, reaching the power to suppress the Lei Family and He Family, naturally you can force them to change their minds..."