Twin Dimension Yin-Yang Mirror: Attaining immortality through the martial path
Chapter 426 - 380: Focus on the Big Picture, Might as Well Feed the Dog

Chapter 426: Chapter 380: Focus on the Big Picture, Might as Well Feed the Dog

"Killed fifty-seven armed insurgents and captured three hundred and forty-five..."

"Information Technology and Finance are currently auditing the business transactions here at Dongjiang Hongguang and locking down all information transfer,"

Tang Tang’s expression looked somewhat grim.

Even speaking of the vast enterprise and liquidity here at the Hongguang Group Dongjiang Branch didn’t bring much joy.

"What’s wrong?"

"Come and see this."

Following Tang Tang to the nineteenth floor, they saw a vast array of equipment in operation, with over ten scientists crouched in the corner, their faces filled with panic.

In the most conspicuous place, there was a sealed glass case containing some human tissues.

A human head was displayed separately, clearly made into a specimen.

The skin, dried like parchment, clung tightly to the skull, and upon a closer look, it looked somewhat familiar.

There was also a woman beside it, sobbing softly.

It was indeed the younger martial sister.

Zhou Ping’an’s pupils contracted slightly.

He forced a few words through clenched teeth.

"Master Dong."

His vision was so sharp that even though the head had been transformed into its current state, he could still recognize it.

"Wasn’t it cremated? If Master Dong’s head is here, then his body tissues..."

Zhou Ping’an generally understood what Hongguang Group was really up to.

They might have been watching him for more than just a day or two.

It was not merely about obtaining Cultivation Techniques or seizing treasures.

In their minds, even his own body was an extremely important research tool.

Thinking of the possibility that if he failed, he might end up like Master Dong, dissected for research, Zhou Ping’an felt a chill.

Thus, it might seem unjust to drag out all these biotech company heads and kill them, but if they killed half and left half, there would definitely be many that slipped through the net.

When interests were large enough, all ethical boundaries could be broken one by one.

"It was an inside employee at the Hongguang Crematorium who was bribed...I’ve asked clearly; Master Dong hadn’t been cremated yet when his body was swapped and secretly taken away, eventually transported to the Hongguang Biological Research Lab.

I heard they deciphered the secrets of natural human evolution from it, theoretically capable of producing B-level warriors without future complications, given enough energy supply."

Tang Tang said this, lowering her voice, "When we previously stormed into Hongguang Group, the younger martial sister followed just in case and didn’t need to take action initially. But after seeing what was on this floor, she struck with lethal moves.

Out of the fifty-seven insurgents killed, thirty-nine were taken down by her heavy hand, and Huang Shicheng had his limbs crushed and is still screaming in pain.

The guy was quick to react; he had the helicopter ready on the rooftop before we even got up there.

However, he wasn’t faster than Dong Mingyue. Just as the plane took off, she leaped into the sky, smashed through the cockpit door, and dragged him out."

From Tang Tang’s account, Zhou Ping’an broadly understood the brief and fierce battle that occurred earlier to seize control of Hongguang Group.

"Were there any casualties?"

"None, the strong were outside, all killed by you. If we had heavy losses against these stationed guards, I’d have no face to lead the team,"

Tang Tang patted the dual Silver Eagle Pistols at her waist confidently.

Zhou Ping’an thought it made sense.

Not to mention others, just Tang Tang and Dong Mingyue, they had been strength-training martial masters for some time.

Moreover, under his relentless refinement and energy impact, their bone marrow has nearly been cleansed, and it was likely that they would soon reach the Blood Renewal phase.

Additionally, they had practiced the Ghostly Shadows Step, and the compatibility of this technique with them seemed quite good, having already achieved the third or fourth level, their movement speed was actually very fast.

In the eyes of masters from Another World, such a level of qinggong might not seem too dazzling.

But in this modern world, it was overwhelmingly superior.

The fusion of genes in their bodies, lower-level individuals rarely studied any particularly powerful combat techniques, mostly utilizing the special talents of their category against enemies. While their strengths were naturally significant, the weaknesses were more...

Apart from some gene modifiers specialized in speed, who could compete with them in terms of movement technique and attack speed,

The rest of the same level, before them, were basically stationary targets.

After multiple assessments, Zhou Ping’an felt that with Tang Tang and Dong Mingyue’s abilities, paired with firearms, B-level warriors couldn’t last long against them in a fight; meeting an A-level might determine who would win or lose only after a fight,

Most likely, they had a better chance of winning.

This was also why Zhou Ping’an was confident to have Tang Tang lead a large force to confront Hongguang Group.

Moreover, he believed that although Tang Tang seemed fierce in battle, she wasn’t someone who disregarded the lives of her subordinates.

On the strategic level, she was very cautious.

Had she not thoroughly investigated the enemy’s strength, she wouldn’t have directly attacked their headquarters in one flow.

The ten-story building was bustling and orderly, with relevant professionals gradually taking control of Hongguang Group.

Even Lan Fengjiao had sent an elite team to assist this time.

So, Zhou Ping’an didn’t need to worry too much.

Reminded by Sun Lishu’s words, since it had come to this, he decided not to disguise any longer and take over everything directly.

Once they crossed Hongguang Group, they had to be prepared to face everything.

The victors have the right to dispose of the defeated party’s personnel and property without being subject to criticism.

"Dinglingling..."

Tang Tang’s phone started ringing.

She looked at it and hung up.

It rang again.

And she hung up again.

But, the phone seemed persistent, tirelessly calling.

"Take it, I think someone can’t stand the pressure and wants to plead. It’s better to talk it through,"

Zhou Ping’an glanced at the caller ID on Tang Tang’s phone, which showed "Irresponsible," and he had a good guess who was calling.

Tang Tang’s family affairs, though Zhou Ping’an had never directly asked, could be pieced together from bits and pieces of information heard here and there.

In her phone contacts, the name marked with "not responsible" would likely belong to her father, Tang Shiyou, who neglected his family to revel in his pleasures outside.

Tang Shiyou was indeed an oddity. While others indulging in life’s pleasures at least showed some care towards their families, bound by the blood thicker than water principle,

he did not think so.

According to some gossip Zhou Ping’an heard while in school, Tang Shiyou practically let Tang Tang grow up wild.

Latterly, he even thought about sending his own daughter away as an apology to curry favor with the Zhao Family.

When Zhou Ping’an first heard about this, it was as if he was hearing something unbelievable.

It just goes to show that among a hundred people, there are all kinds of characters.

When the forest is big, there are all kinds of birds.

"Little Tang, how have you been these days in Dongjiang..."

"Get to the point, I’m busy."

"I mainly wanted to..."

The tone of Tang Tang’s voice didn’t fluctuate nor show any sign of anger; this wasn’t an act, but genuinely calm.

Zhou Ping’an knew what this attitude actually indicated.

He slightly shook his head, ready to step aside and let Tang Tang talk on the phone.

Then he saw Tang Tang handing over her phone, "Junior Brother, you talk to him."

"I..."

"Of course, you! Who else if not you, when you’re the one with the most authority in Dongjiang now?"

Zhou Ping’an was taken aback for a second, then nodded and took the phone.

Not only had he guessed why the caller had reached out, but Tang Tang also clearly understood. She wasn’t used to beating around the bush, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t grasp the indirectness of the other party’s words.

From the get-go, she knew what the caller was insinuating and for whom they spoke.

What else was there to say then.

"Hello, Mr. Tang?"

"Who are you?"

The voice from the other side grew wary.

"Whomever asked you to make this call, let them speak themselves. I’m very busy, I don’t have time for your nonsense."

After Zhou Ping’an spoke, he waited a couple of breaths, ready to hang up, when an elderly voice came through, "Brother Zhou, it’s Huang Shanmin. Regarding the offense Dongjiang Hongguang Group has caused you, we’re willing to offer some compensation.

The Hongguang Group extends throughout Zhuxia, linked to the broader effort against the beast tide, and really must not run into trouble.

Although Huang Shicheng is somewhat incompetent, he is still direct lineage of our Huang Family and untouchable."

This man started by speaking of the greater good,

and ended with the direct lineage.

It made his family sound like royalty.

Besides, Zhou Ping’an could discern from just those few words that the other side was clearly aware of all that had transpired in Dongjiang.

Whether it was the annihilation of two groups of Hongguang Group operatives outside the city or the S-rank powerhouse Ruan Yucheng getting killed at home, they knew everything.

Even the fact that the Guanhai Building was under control, and Huang Shicheng had fallen into their hands, wasn’t hidden.

So, was the research on "Master Dong’s" corpse treated like a butchered pig and the scheming over his own Cultivation Technique also leaked out already?

With this thought, a cold gleam flickered in Zhou Ping’an’s eyes.

Yet, his face involuntarily broke into a smile, "What if he is moved?"

"Young man, you might not realize how big a player Hongguang Group truly is or how much manpower and material resources it can mobilize?

Not just you, a Police Security officer, even if Dongjiang marshals its entire city’s strength, it would not withstand the corporation’s wrath.

Considering it affects the nationwide effort against the beast tide, I believe you wouldn’t want to be the villain of Zhuxia, right?"

"Interesting, old man, you do have a way with words, it’s almost musical,

I don’t understand about these larger issues; like you said, I’m just a small-time Police Security officer.

As for Huang Shicheng, he’s fattened up nicely... I’m planning on chopping him up to feed to dogs, if you’re interested, I could send over some loin meat..."

"Click..."

The other side abruptly hung up.

Heh.

Zhou Ping’an laughed sardonically.

Did he scare easily?

Both sides were already engaged in such life and death struggles,

yet they thought that a few threatening words would make him back off?

Then, take possession of his data here, re-strategize, and plot for his Cultivation Technique, even his treasures and physical body?

From childhood to adulthood, he had always heard that if you don’t kill a snake completely, it turns back to bite,

but had never heard that if you let a tiger return to the mountain, it comes back to show gratitude.

Nowadays, with his limited power and influence, just about anyone with a little authority dared to bare their claws and teeth at him,

If these people weren’t thoroughly beaten, scared, and forced to bear unbearable losses, no one would take him seriously...

After all, for a place like Landis Ruins, the world’s top echelons could drop Black Bullet bombs, reshape geographies, sink islands, and obliterate nations like it’s doomsday.

In such cases, talking about ethics, human rights, or loyalty is simply absurd.

Everything, in the end, is about power.

If your power isn’t sufficient, even if you scream till your throat’s raw, no one will hear.

But with enough power, even a fart can smell as sweet as musk.

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