Blind Spot
Chapter 291 - 271 Xun Gong 3

Chapter 291: 271 Xun Gong 3

Suiyang Federation Building.

Liu Tongbei held his phone, swaying as he came out of the bathroom.

Eating too much was unavoidable; the more one ate, the more one had to relieve oneself. For him, only gourmet food and surfing were not to be missed in life.

So when faced with delicious food, he naturally had to put forth all his effort to eat until he genuinely couldn’t eat anymore.

"Hey, Bei, are you even listening to me?" a somewhat angry female voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Ah, yes, of course, I’m very focused," Liu Tongbei hurriedly replied.

"Have you ever thought about our future? Not a word, and you’re transferred to such a remote place..." the woman’s annoyed voice asked.

"I am on official duties here, though. Although it’s a bit remote, life is still very comfortable. Why don’t you join me?" Liu Tongbei said.

"Stop kidding, you were sent to integrate the emerging Blind Spot Individuals’ forces. How is that going now? The incident that erupted from Sutan before was found to be related to your area. Don’t stir up another troublesome organization like Zhongyuan."

"Zhongyuan was an accidental byproduct..." Liu Tongbei said, his smile slowly fading. "But here, it is inevitable..."

"You’ll be past your peak in just over a decade. Have you thought about how you’ll arrange things then? We should also start paving the way for our future," the woman’s voice said.

"I know, I know that," Liu Tongbei quickly responded.

Feiyi Masters seemed to have an unlimited glory, but in reality, they also had their peak periods.

Aging and degeneration were phenomena that no living being could avoid.

Even with Reinforced Human technology and organ replacement techniques, the brain’s lifespan would still continually ebb away.

Unless the brain was entirely replaced as well.

But would that still be oneself?

This was precisely the reason the upper echelons of Yi Country pursued the Daoist health and spiritual cultivation practices.

Clones and those who had replaced their brains, in their eyes, were no longer the same. They were merely tools to maintain the stability of social operations.

A typical Feiyi Master, from their rise to their peak, and then to the onset of their decline, spanned about thirty years.

"We joined Jiu Yi at the age of twenty-five, and have diligently worked for so many years. Now that we’re older, the money, resources, and connections we’ve accumulated are enough to lay the groundwork for our retirement. I’m thinking of resigning after a while," the woman’s voice on the phone said.

"Should we have a child?" Liu Tongbei was taken aback and then caught on.

"Yes..."

"Sigh... I originally wanted to enjoy myself for a few more years, but if that’s the case, so be it. I’ll start making arrangements right away," Liu Tongbei sighed.

"How’s the team of Blind Spot Individuals on your side doing? Have they caused any disturbances?"

"No, it’s very stable here, even better than before. Many Blind Spots are less cynical and disruptive than before because they now have hope," he replied.

"That’s good to hear. Maybe I can choose your place to conceive; I want to give birth naturally."

"....."

The call was disconnected.

Liu Tongbei let out a long sigh.

His wife coming over was not something he could argue against... The Garden of Fate Team in his jurisdiction was indeed more law-abiding compared to several other well-known Blind Spot Individuals’ teams in other areas.

The Destiny matter had been suppressed by the influence of powerful backers, and everything had returned to calm.

"Sigh... I hope it stays peaceful like this..."

After working for some time, he had almost grown accustomed to daily life in this part of Suiyang.

He didn’t want to go through any more trouble.

Beep beep beep...

The phone ringtone sounded again.

Liu Tongbei glanced at the caller ID, stunned for a moment, and then quickly tapped to answer.

"Brother Bei, Mingyuan is planning to open a branch in the provincial city. Do you think we should talk to the people from The Garden to figure out what they really want to do?" reported a subordinate, specifically assigned to monitor Mingyuan, his voice grave on the other end of the phone.

"A branch? What kind of branch does a Blind Spot company want to open?" Liu Tongbei frowned.

He had just appraised Mingyuan as being compliant, and they were immediately proving him wrong.

What were they doing absorbing so many Blind Spot Individuals? Gathering a crowd, and such a crowd full of Blind Spots who could face desperate straits at any moment.

If someone stirred them up even a little bit, the damage that could be caused...

"I got it, I’ll get in touch with Mingyuan Headquarters right away."

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Mingyuan Headquarters.

Li Chengyi stood alone by the sofa in the conference room, overlooking Suiyang’s nightscape.

The flow of car lights resembled a dream, hazy and bright, reflecting in his eyes through the glass.

Suiyang, compared to before, gained a better reputation within the province.

The public order was getting increasingly better, and the local population could feel the improvements brought by various policies and urban developments, becoming more effective.

These were all brought about by Mingyuan Company.

The local government, because of the continuous influx and frivolous spending of vast numbers of Blind Spots, saw a significant boost in trade.

Then, concerned about the possibility of disturbances from the Blind Spots, the authorities beefed up security measures.

With heightened security, the benefits included that the original underworld forces, too, had no schemes that could work, forced to endure and even quietly leave the city.

This was a chain reaction.

Li Chengyi liked this small city, his own hometown.

So, he hoped it would become better.

The matter of Mingyuan preparing to go to the provincial city to open a branch was also a decision he had just finalized.

After coming out of Tightening Grasp, he studied the first level of the newly acquired Seven Spirit Holy Technique.

If one didn’t look into the details, this technique could be regarded as quite upright; its name was also pleasant to the ear, and its ultimate goal was to cultivate the Heavenly Holy Spirit, which at first glance, seemed like the epitome of righteousness.

But upon carefully examining the fine print, Li Chengyi discovered that the Faceless Sword Sect wasn’t as upright as its outward name suggested.

The first level of the Seven Spirit Holy Technique mentioned it.

This technique, cannot be cultivated alone. Its core requires finding a so-called Holy Infant to replace oneself in cultivating.

Whatever realm the Holy Infant cultivated to, the main body would naturally reach the same realm.

Essentially, the Seven Spirit Holy Technique requires finding seven Holy Infants and teaching them seven layers of different techniques; their progress directly determines the main body’s progress.

And the most sinister aspect is that the Seven Spirit Holy Technique has seven levels, each of which can be cultivated separately.

To reach the ultimate peak and achieve the so-called Heavenly Holy Spirit, one must merge the cultivation realms of all seven Holy Infants.

According to the description of the technique, after the merger, the Holy Infants could still retain their own power. The main body absorbs their realm insights and half of their power, so the impact on the Holy Infants is not significant.

But exactly what the impacts are is not specified... but the technique is definitely not as simple as described.

Li Chengyi associated this with the appearance of the Faceless Scholar, and knew that there must be something fishy about the Faceless Sword Sect; the so-called Holy Infants couldn’t be harmless to themselves.

Therefore, the selection of Holy Infants naturally couldn’t fall on their own team members.

And because cultivation required a long time, Holy Infants couldn’t be Blind Spot Individuals either.

Cultivation needs resources and a lot of leisure time; from this perspective, the Holy Infants must come from beyond common folk.

So...

The children of the middle and upper classes were the real targets of Li Chengyi.

Opening a branch in the provincial city was one part to expand the group of Blind Spot Individuals, attracting more to join Mingyuan.

On the other hand, it was to truly start engaging with the circles of the middle and upper classes of Yi Country, increasing the word and influence.

Dudu dudu...

The phone rang.

Li Chengyi answered the call; it was from Commissioner Liu Tongbei.

Everyone has their desires and needs, and Commissioner Liu was no exception.

Within the Suiyang League, Li Chengyi had supported his decisions multiple times, restrained the Blind Spot Individuals from rioting, maintained regional stability, and even cooperated in a few special operations to capture fugitives.

It could be said that the intelligence and action capabilities of the Garden of Fate Team were already unsurpassed in the Suiyang area.

Liu Tongbei’s personal relationship with him was getting better as a result.

Although Jiu Yi was strong, they allocated too few adept individuals; the security bureau was too weak, and local military forces were not readily mobilized.

Therefore, civilian martial powers, such as various forces within the League, have become the cornerstone of local security.

Mingyuan Company, the strongest in the League, had now become a standard-bearer for Suiyang.

Liu Tongbei mentioned that his wife was preparing to come over for pregnancy, and after receiving congratulations from Li Chengyi, he changed the subject.

"Little brother, the matter of the branch in the provincial city is not a big problem; now, in the entire Fengnan Province, there are few as solid as you. I can support you. However..."

"Brother Bei, just speak your mind."

"It’s like this... Quanxin Group from Xizhi Province, have you heard of them?"

"The Quanxin in telecommunications?"

"Yes."

"I’ve heard a bit, what about them?" Li Chengyi asked, puzzled.

"Recently, they’re penetrating into our Fengnan Province market, clashing significantly with the local telecommunications enterprise, Tangen Group. Tangen is in a tight spot and seems about to give in."

"And what does that have to do with me?"

"Their conflict is now out in the open. They plan to engage in a security showdown." Liu Tongbei informed.

"And then?" Li Chengyi continued to inquire.

"Ever since the people from Zhongyuan got beaten back last time, Mingyuan is already recognized as the strongest in Fengnan. And Quanxin is the strongest in Xizhi Province. You really think they’re targeting Tangen for telecom business?"

"Are you saying that they’re aiming for us?" Li Chengyi realized.

"Exactly. The provincial association is missing two slots this year, and I’ve already recommended you for one of them. Unless there’s a surprise, you’ll definitely get in. The other is for the family behind the previously assassinated chairman as compensation, which is unchangeable.

Zhao Quanxin, the chairman of Quanxin, is a very ambitious man. This time, he’s likely targeting your provincial association slot."

Li Chengyi instantly understood.

"Don’t take it lightly. Zhao Quanxin is not easy to deal with. When he was starting out, if some noble’s son wanted to meddle in his business and share the profits, he’d leave them in utter defeat, not daring to utter a word of defiance. Of course, if you’re willing to give up the provincial association’s slot, you could avoid direct conflict with him," Liu Tongbei advised.

"Why should I give it up? Brother Bei, rest assured, after I stabilize the situation here, I will make a trip to the provincial city," Li Chengyi stated.

He had already learned from Rainbow Candy that Destiny’s turmoil had been suppressed by her father. He originally expected to encounter trouble but didn’t foresee that all commotions would be resolved.

Power and wealth indeed were excellent; he had discussed with the boss plans to progressively move Mingyuan upward, gradually utilizing the myriad of official resources and technologies to search for and investigate the Blind Spot, studying the things inside it.

This was to gain more help and avoid more dangers and greed.

After all, he now had measured his limit, only equivalent to a Grade Seven expert. Grade Seven in Sutan is a top fighter. But in Yi Country, there are even powerful beings of Grade Nine.

One such example is the Jiu Yi’s nine Feiyi Masters, who are officially recognized as Grade Nine.

So, unless he could confront the entire system alone, integrating into the system was the best choice.

After hanging up the phone, Li Chengyi turned, picked up his coat, and stepped out of the conference room.

Before long, he emerged from the company’s main entrance.

Zhou Xingtong was already waiting outside in the car.

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