Martial Fist: Adding Points in Dreamland
Chapter 255: The City Council, Councilor Chen! [2.6k]

Translator: CinderTL

[Extreme Martial Fist: Falling Sun (34%)]

[Strength: 60.9→61.2]

[Agility: 47.1→47.6]

[Constitution: 63.8→63.9]

[Willpower: 66.2→66.4]

In the early hours of the morning, Chen Feng woke up with a weary expression and a throbbing head.

The relentless Black Tide was indeed difficult to withstand. He had been chased all the way, exhausting all his physical and mental energy, and was forced to exit the Dream World once again.

However, as he looked at the panel before him, he felt that all of this was worth it.

The Extreme Martial Fist was steadily improving, and his four-dimensional attributes were also continuously rising.

He felt that he was getting closer to his limit.

Even without using any innate talents, relying solely on his martial arts prowess, he had already touched the threshold of the strong fifth rank.

"Tonight, perhaps I should visit the Serpent Spirit Secret Realm," Chen Feng thought. His mental energy was too depleted, and if he entered the Qinggang City Dreamscape again, his strength would drop significantly.

As for the Dead Crow Secret Realm, he had yet to receive feedback from Gata.

So, it might be better to head to the Holy City within the Serpent Spirit Secret Realm to search for the Life Seed Awakening Method for the fifth rank.

With this thought in mind, he turned over and went back to sleep for a while in the latter half of the night.

He did not enter any dreams until the alarm clock rang.

After recovering some of his mental energy, he tidied up and washed up, catching a glimpse of himself in the mirror.

Standing at 1.82 meters tall, he wore a black long-sleeved round-neck sweatshirt.

With a short crew cut and sharp eyebrows, he looked much the same as usual, though his complexion was slightly paler, and his eyes seemed a bit dull.

"Looks like I'm sickly," Chen Feng shook his head, then finished getting ready and left the quiet room.

As usual, he had breakfast, and Cao Tong said a few words beside him.

"The car and driver are ready. We'll leave at 8:30," he said seriously. Chen Feng nodded.

Today, he was to attend the first post-New Year meeting of the Nanjiang City Council as the new councilor.

This was something Chu Shihong had previously come to his home to entrust him with.

"How's the investigation in Luohe going? Is it confirmed to be the Evil God Cult?" Chen Feng asked.

"Not yet confirmed, still under investigation," Cao Tong replied cautiously. Chen Feng nodded, then watched as the other man went to make preparations.

Alone in the quiet room, he walked on the wooden floor to the window, seemingly gazing at the increasingly prosperous Nanjiang city district.

However.

His vision had already been subtly replaced. The azure sky was behind him, and white clouds brushed past his shoulders.

A palm-sized, grayish-white stone statue had already arrived in Luohe, moving stealthily among the towering buildings.

The exploded factory came into view—a chemical plant built with steel sheds.

The brick and cement walls had mostly collapsed, and the iron gates and steel sheds were charred black, with burn marks and explosion gaps everywhere.

Yellow caution tape cordoned off the area around the factory, with security personnel maintaining order and assisting in rescue efforts nearby.

Red fire trucks and blue-and-white security vehicles were parked nearby, and special forces personnel in black combat uniforms appeared with guns.

Temporary tents were neatly arranged in an open area further away, with many injured people wrapped in bandages, bloodied and half-conscious.

"Team Two, Team Two, any more hidden fires?"

"Not for now, but we're still checking," came a voice from a walkie-talkie, belonging to a Luohe City firefighter in blue-black overalls, carrying firefighting equipment and an ice ball, standing at the factory's back door.

The grayish-white traces brushed past him, and he seemed to sense something, turning to look.

"What's wrong?"

Someone asked over the intercom.

"Nothing, probably just seeing things."

The man shook his head, his vision showing no abnormalities.

As his voice echoed, the small gray stone statue quickly took advantage of the shadows and blind spots to enter the explosion site.

The massive metal tanks storing chemicals were riddled with holes and severely damaged.

Amid the charred remains, Chen Feng noticed a striking pattern on the ground.

A blood-stained circle with a serpentine design at its center.

Experts and security personnel were discussing nearby, and the so-called information about the Evil God Cult seemed to originate from here.

After a careful look, Chen Feng communicated with the small stone statue, instructing it to maintain distance and continue searching for clues. He then chose to exit the shared vision and looked outside the Martial Hall.

A black car had already parked, and Cao Tong and others were waiting for him.

"The Serpent Spirit Sect, huh?"

With a flicker in his eyes, Chen Feng stepped out of the quiet room and left the Martial Hall.

The sound of his black boots clicking steadily on the floor tiles soon faded as he boarded the black car and headed straight for the City Council headquarters.

The skyscraper stood tall in the city center, its floor-to-ceiling windows reflecting sunlight, resembling a sea of blue and green.

From time to time, aircraft landed, or motorcades appeared, with white-gloved bodyguards opening car doors.

Cyborgs, modified humans, and gun-wielding Gene Enhancers—security personnel gathered nearby, spaced every few steps, each escorting a councilor from Nanjiang City into the building.

"Councilor Zhang, you're early."

"Haha, Councilor He, you too."

"Ah, I just wanted to meet the rising stars. This time, there are five new councilors, most of them under thirty. It really makes me feel old."

Amid the conversation, some councilors paused at the entrance of the building.

Similar voices continued to rise as Tian Hao Security's aircraft descended from the sky, the air currents brushing the ground as it approached.

Sss... clack! The black-gray metal hatch opened, and a young man with long, disheveled hair stepped out, dressed in a casual gray coat and suit.

The towering Yuan Yueshan and Zhou Cheng flanked him, while Lin Hao looked at the building with a sense of emotion.

"It wasn't easy..."

Finally becoming a city councilor, this journey had indeed taken a lot of effort.

Beside him, Zhou Cheng felt a sense of admiration, increasingly impressed by his young boss.

Buzz!!

At that moment, several more aircraft landed.

Black Crystal Group, Jadeite Biotech, Sky Shield Heavy Industries—all major corporations from Feng Province, and even the entire Red Nation.

Lin Hao narrowed his eyes, not because of the Black Crystal Group, but because he clearly recognized the familiar young man stepping out of Jadeite Biotech's aircraft.

Clack! The hatch opened, revealing a man in a black-purple suit and coat.

His mature, side-parted hairstyle and youthful appearance, around twenty-four or twenty-five, gave him a somewhat handsome look.

As their eyes met, the other party actively approached with his security team, a faint smile on his face.

"Cousin."

"Xu Heng."

Lin Hao's expression turned cold.

He hadn't expected that the councilor he couldn't find information on was actually him.

"Haha, it seems my cousin is still upset about what happened back then."

Xu Heng smiled faintly, glancing at Yuan Yueshan and Zhou Cheng behind Lin Hao.

"Not bad. It seems you've done well since leaving Yun Port. You've made something of yourself."

"Uncle would probably rest in peace knowing this."

As his words fell, the atmosphere grew tense.

The people from Black Crystal Group shook their heads subtly, while Sky Shield Heavy Industries raised their eyebrows slightly. The other councilors felt somewhat puzzled.

Lin Hao's eyes grew colder, and Yuan Yueshan behind him looked sternly at the Cyborg behind Xu Heng.

Finally, a black car slowly arrived and parked by the roadside of the building.

Xu Heng glanced at it discreetly, then turned and led his people into the building.

"Boss."

Zhou Cheng stepped forward and asked with concern, but Lin Hao shook his head.

The coldness in his eyes gradually receded. He knew it wasn't the right time to completely break ties yet.

Tap, tap.

At that moment, a young man in a black trench coat walked over slowly.

Standing side by side, he watched the retreating figure of Xu Heng from Jadeite Biotech.

"Have you made up your mind?"

Chen Feng asked. Through Meng Anran's connections, he had already gained a rough understanding of Lin Hao's background and grievances.

Lin Hao's father was originally a director of Jadeite Biotech but died unexpectedly during an expedition to the Ancient Civilization Ruins.

Some things that should have belonged to Lin Hao were seized by Xu Heng's family, forcing him to leave Yun Port.

"I will demand an explanation."

Lin Hao spoke seriously, his tone more somber than usual.

Without further questions, Chen Feng nodded.

Then, side by side, they walked into the council building.

"Skyway Shipping's people left the city yesterday, but their plane crashed in the suburbs shortly after."

"Did you know about this?"

On the way, Lin Hao asked in a low voice, clearly having heard some rumors.

Chen Feng nodded without speaking, and Lin Hao understood.

"It has to be you."

Lin Hao said, feeling a bit envious.

With his Fifth-Tier strength and a Fifth-Tier Cyborg friend like the White Giant, if he had such confidence, Xu Heng's family would never have dared to treat him like that.

"I heard that Zhong Yan was held accountable by Skyway Shipping's board. She's only a junior director, so her position isn't very stable."

"Moreover, it seems that Master Zhong has recently reprimanded her and isn't very satisfied."

Lin Hao shared the information he knew, and Chen Feng pondered thoughtfully.

Within these large corporations, directors have varying levels of authority. The higher the rank, the greater the power, and the stronger the corresponding security.

But to Chen Feng, it didn't make much difference. Without further discussion, the two walked out of the elevator and arrived at the top-floor conference room.

Security personnel in suits, with bulging waists and holstered pistols, stood in the corridor. The bright white lights were on even during the day.

The reddish-brown wooden door was already open. Looking inside, the conference room was spacious, with an oval wooden table surrounded by two rows of circular desks and seats.

Nameplates were placed on the table, and most of the corresponding seats were already occupied.

Zhang Songtai, the head of the Safety Bureau, Luo Yue and Li Chengdong from the former club, along with their respective elders, were mostly from the political and military circles.

Additionally, there were representatives from major local corporations in Nanjiang, as well as some individual civilian organizations.

Most were elderly, with a few middle-aged individuals, and very few young people.

Thus, when Chen Feng and the others entered the conference room, many eyes turned their way.

The ongoing conversations briefly paused, and finally, Zhang Songtai smiled and said, "Councilor Chen, over here."

He gestured to the empty seat in the first row beside him, showing goodwill.

Chen Feng nodded and walked over with Lin Hao, taking their seats.

Throughout, he could feel the probing gazes.

Glancing over, Chen Feng noticed Xu Heng from Jadeite Biotech sitting directly across from him, calmly fiddling with the nameplate on the table.

He paid no mind, sensing the subtle gazes of others in the room.

"Ah, Councilor Chen, Zhao Jianlong once sat right here," an elderly man in military attire nearby offered an explanation.

Chen Feng instantly understood—in the eyes of some, he had replaced Zhao Jianlong.

"Thank you for the reminder, Councilor Li," he nodded in gratitude, noticing the man bore a slight resemblance to Li Chengdong. The nameplate on the table read Li Pinghai.

"No trouble at all. I often hear that young Chengdong mention you."

"Meeting you in person is far better than hearing about you. Truly worthy of being a Martial Arts Grandmaster," the man praised with a smile, and Chen Feng engaged in light conversation.

Throughout, he subtly observed the other councilors. Only a minority harbored ill will toward him; most nodded amicably when their eyes met.

"Councilor Chen, something happened to Skyway Shipping personnel in the suburbs yesterday."

"Before leaving the city, they visited the Flame Tiger Martial Hall. I wonder if you know anything about this?" Zhang Songtai leaned in and whispered, prompting several nearby councilors to perk up their ears.

"Indeed, representatives from Skyway Shipping did visit yesterday."

"Unfortunately, I was in seclusion at the time and did not receive them. I'm unaware of what followed," Chen Feng replied without a change in expression.

The suburbs were not covered by Sky Eye surveillance. With his current strength, as long as he denied it, there would be no evidence. Moreover, his status as a councilor made the situation even more delicate.

"I thought as much. This matter clearly has nothing to do with Councilor Chen."

"Some even wanted our Safety Bureau to pay you a visit, but I thought it entirely unnecessary," Zhang Songtai chuckled, clearly trying to curry favor.

Chen Feng nodded slightly, and the two tacitly dropped the subject.

Xu Heng, sitting across from them, took it all in with a sneer, thinking how well they were all playing their roles.

The group continued chatting until footsteps echoed from outside the door.

Chu Shihong, with graying hair and dressed in a dark suit, finally appeared and took his seat at the head of the table.

"Everyone, it's been a while," Chu Shihong began, scanning the room as murmurs of acknowledgment followed.

"Today marks the first council meeting of the new year for Nanjiang City."

"First, let us welcome the five new councilors joining us."

"These include Director Wang from Sky Shield Heavy Industries, Manager Zhao from Black Crystal Group, and Grandmaster Chen from the Flame Tiger Sect," he introduced them one by one, leading a round of applause. Chen Feng, Lin Hao, and the others stood and smiled in response.

From this moment on, they were officially councilors of the Nanjiang City Council.

Once the applause subsided, the meeting officially began.

Soon, prepared councilors began presenting proposals.

"The current investment and business policies are not favorable to local enterprises. We hope to relax some standards."

"Last year, our unemployment rate rose by 1.5 percentage points compared to the previous year. This year, we should make appropriate adjustments, focusing on economic measures."

"There have been numerous complaints from citizens about the Giant Model Gene Serum on the market, citing severe side effects that are worse than advertised. I personally believe we should investigate the pharmaceutical company behind it."

One voice after another rose, addressing issues ranging from investment policies to local economic concerns, and even public complaints about products on the market.

Chen Feng had previously thought that the Municipal Federation might not be of much use, but now he realized that he had overlooked some considerations.

Within this group, although some were driven by their own interests, there were still those willing to take practical actions.

"Alright, let's vote," Chu Shihong nodded and initiated the vote.

Chen Feng and the others had differing opinions, some in favor and some against, and even some heated debates erupted as a result.

However, everything proceeded in an orderly manner under Chu Shihong's guidance, and the morning passed by quickly.

Finally, as it approached noon and the meeting was about to conclude, Chu Shihong spoke up with a serious expression, signaling his secretary to switch the virtual screen on the table.

"Two matters, first," he began.

"Regarding the Black Tide..."