Chapter 445: Chapter 220: Distinguished Guest Mr. Hei Fan (Congratulations Alliance Hierarch, I Send the King to Patrol the Mountains)
(To thank “Alliance Hierarch ‘I patrol the mountains as king,'” here’s the second bonus chapter!)
Fat Brother’s eyes held an anger that was at its historical peak.
Initially, he truly thought that it was the girl’s boyfriend who had come knocking; although he cursed under his breath, he wasn’t very bothered, but then Mu Fan came over and directly revealed all the hidden strings, making Fat Brother feel like he had been played.
“I really didn’t expect it, in the end, it’s Gaoling Ze who’s screwing me over!”
Fat Brother’s fists creaked from how tightly he clenched them, “The Gaoling Family is divided into two factions, one is the aggressive faction, led by Gaoling Ze and his father Gaoling Huayu. The other is the moderate faction, led by Gaoling Sen. Looking at it this way, Gaoling Sen seems to be dozens of times better than Gaoling Huayu and his son!”
Mu Fan listened quietly, recording everything Fat Brother said into his mind without interrupting.
“Gaoling Sen was the driving force behind the Fowen Consortium’s reconciliation, I always thought that this was the will of the Gaoling Family, because at that time, although the father and son Gaoling Huayu appeared somewhat indifferent, they did not express clear opposition. It was only later when they continued to demand an increase in shares that it infuriated my father, leading to the failure of the contract signing. However, benefiting from the tie-up with Loki Heavy Industry, Fowen Consortium’s profits have greatly increased in the past few months, which has aroused their jealousy, and they’ve been urging us to go back.”
“I really didn’t expect it, we’ve never done anything to wrong the Gaoling Family, why would Gaoling Ze do this to me!”
With a thud, Fat Brother angrily punched the seat.
Mu Fan reflected thoughtfully and patted Fat Brother’s shoulder.
Finally, he spoke slowly, “Before you came, I had a conflict with Gaoling Ze, and I have always had a premonition about this person’s vengeful nature… he’s not just targeting you.”
Mu Fan’s tone was calm, yet it carried a convincing force.
Fat Brother was surprised; he had been unaware of this layer of complexity.
So Mu Fan shared everything that had happened at the Star Curtain Auction with Fat Brother.
After hearing it all, Fat Brother breathed heavily, his mind pondering something.
“If we look at it this way, I feel that Gaoling Ze, with his nature, will not give up until he has achieved his goal. Hence, I suggest that it is best for you not to leave the school during the military training period. By the way, why aren’t you undergoing military training?”
“I and William have been excused by our tutor. For the first time, I feel pretty good about my build, hahaha.” Fat Brother immediately laughed heartily, carefree, and having William, an even bigger fat brother, shielding him in front, attracted much less attention. This feeling was much better than what he experienced in high school.
Naturally optimistic, Fat Brother swiftly emerged from the emotional trough he had been in.
Mu Fan looked at the moving dot of the Floating Car on the map, and when they passed a communication tower landmark, he suddenly signaled the driver to stop.
“You go back first, I have some matters to handle,” Mu Fan told Fat Brother.
Although Fat Brother had questions, he voiced no objections.
“Alright then, I’ll head back.”
Standing by the roadside, he waved as he watched the streamlined Floating Car disappear from view, then Mu Fan softly spoke, “Black.”
Almost immediately, a response came to his ears.
“Present.”
“What did you find out from the recent inquiry?”
“Quite interesting, Bai Yiduo, 73 years old. Honorary Vice Chairman of the Biological and Pharmacist Association, but his actual level of Pharmacy according to the archives is an SS existent! This means his level has surpassed that of the Association’s Chairman who is rated S.”
“His resume is fairly simple: from Huang Valley Star, single. But he only has records of settling on Huang Valley Star in the last 20 years, and arrived at Blue Capital Star just five years ago. The most interesting point is… for those 20 years prior, whether in the Association’s database or the Federation’s governmental database, there’s only a simple record—Traveling Scholar, with a specially noted three words—’no abnormalities.'”
“What does this mean?” Mu Fan continued walking forward, with few pedestrians on the street, the day no longer as bright as before, heading towards the location that Black informed him about, roughly ten more minutes on foot.
“It means that the government of Blue Capital Star has also conducted a private investigation on him without any findings. Moreover, because he displayed such a high level of pharmaceutical expertise, he has become a representative figure in this field for Blue Capital Star, and the government has chosen to trust his previous narrative as a Traveling Scholar. Currently, this master is a rare talent under government protection.”
“However, under my own sagacious insight, the absence of any issue points to the biggest issue.”
“Where on earth did he acquire his poison-using skills that even I can analyze! This really brings me instant enjoyment. However, I hadn’t yet broken out of the planet’s public network when I heard your summon and returned.”
Listening to Black’s rambling, Mu Fan questioned, doubtful, “If he’s single, then Bai Guyue isn’t his granddaughter?”
“Adopted granddaughter. Bai Guyue’s records show she’s an orphan, adopted thirteen years ago by Bai Yiduo on Huang Valley Star and named Bai Guyue.”
So that’s how it is…
Black’s investigation had unearthed a mass of information in an instant.
What Mu Fan didn’t know was that the words Black mentioned afterward were actually to cover itself. A small abnormal data stream had been detected and encircled by numerous top network experts.
Yet Black’s superior skills allowed it to leave no trace and return unscathed.
Mu Fan gently stepped aside for several children who ran past, then said, “Continue that investigation when you have time, no need to prioritize it. Now, there are three things I need to deal with.” Mu Fan had already turned right at the crossroads and was doubling back on the same route.
“First, shift the focus of attention to Gaoling Ze of the Gaoling Family, monitor any abnormal activities, and if possible, conduct surveillance on his communications.”
“Understood, please set the keywords,” Black responded.
“Mu Fan, Fowen, Harry, Wayne, Wang Nuonuo, Loki Heavy Industry, White Hair, Yin Shuai.”
“Received, the permanent monitoring program will be activated in ten minutes.”
“Second, open your reserve warehouse, I need to store my medicines, and then I’d like to analyze the materials I got from the previous auction.”
“As you command, route is successfully planned, Mu Fan, are you preparing to investigate the Star Map relic?”
“Yes.”
“Third, when I return, tell me about the progress of the Shadow Base.”
“Alright, Mu Fan, seeing how much you’ve grown makes me truly content.” Black and the Fighter had watched the boy grow up bit by bit, and a sense of inexplicable achievement spawned within this intelligent life’s thought process.
Mu Fan made another round to ensure there were no signs of being followed and then vanished into the crowd, starting to move along various concealed routes through the housing alleys.
A crafty rabbit has three burrows; Mu Fan must reserve a safe haven for himself.
After many twists and turns, Mu Fan finally arrived at the entrance of a commercial bank.
Four uniformed female receptionists with their fair calves exposed stood on either side.
As Mu Fan approached, one of the beauties displayed a signature smile, “Good day, sir, you cannot enter in unkempt attire.”
Mu Fan stood awkwardly in front of the woman, caught by her polite smile and the firm attitude in her eyes, momentarily stuck; he had forgotten he was still dressed in his tattered clothes.
“Mu Fan, you are this bank’s second-tier VIP. Tell them, how dare these little girls stop Lord Black’s even greater host! I recorded your VIP palm print right after the last auction,” Black said indignantly, never missing a chance to flatter Mu Fan.
“I am a second-tier VIP, may I enter?”
Hearing the words “second-tier VIP,” not just the beauty in front of Mu Fan, but all three others simultaneously bowed.
Then the female receptionist asked with a respectful attitude, “Please, honored VIP, proceed with the palm print verification. If genuine, you will enjoy our bank’s exclusive services.”
Mu Fan placed his palm indifferently, and a recognition wave flashed by.
“Identification complete.”
“It turns out you’re also a supplementary binder to Lord Black’s Black Gold Card, my apologies, Mr. Hei Fan, I will lead you inside now.”
The other three girls instantly widened their eyes in shock, then looked at the receptionist attending Mu Fan with envious stares – how could they have guessed that a youth dressed so shabbily was a supplementary binder to a Black Gold Card of a centurion!
The girl who had previously held a disdainful look in her eyes now had a face full of warmth, walking ahead of Mu Fan, swaying her hips gently, deliberately slowing her steps as if to offer Mu Fan the best view of her figure.
She was vaguely aware of the tastes of these wealthy men; perhaps today was her lucky day.
Little did she know, she was barking up the wrong tree.
Mu Fan’s gaze had already drifted elsewhere…
He was pondering how on earth he had unwittingly become a supplementary binder to a Black Gold Card.
As for the woman’s figure ahead, it merited merely a glance before he lost interest. She was leagues behind several girls he knew.
Whether it was Wang Nuonuo, Bai Guyue, or Lu Qingxue…
Ah, the image of Senior Sister’s fair, soft shoulders flashed again in his mind.
That made Mu Fan’s nose feel a bit warm.
Damn it, what was he thinking about?!
He would have to be more careful the next time he ate the Molten Magma Fruit.
Mu Fan nodded with determination, like a fool walking through the VIP passageway.