Sky-cracking Rider

Nothing urgent warrants a visit to the temple thrice.

Miyoshi Monk suddenly received a call from Chen Fei, reminding himself that he still owed him an explanation.

The escape of the supernatural power user "Plagiarist Ghost" in Hablav City had caused unprecedented turbulence, even surpassing the previous mutant siege. The Blue Star Global United Defense Committee even had a high-ranking official removed, and fierce fights broke out during the manhunt. A major purge was inevitable.

Even the monk himself nearly got embroiled in the mess.

If Chen Fei were to ask about it, it definitely couldn't be explained in just a few words over the phone, especially since some matters were so serious that merely being informed implied guilt.

Sometimes, knowing too much really can be life-threatening.

"Emmmm..."

Once the call connected, Chen Fei hesitated because he and the monk were on the same page, but he didn't know which issue to address first.

Ever since he was removed by the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee for his recklessness, his interactions with Miyoshi Monk had dwindled; they were practically from two different worlds.

Their temporary cooperation during the "Abyssal Gladiatorial" battle in Africa Continent was just a fluke. Had it not been for the lack of suitable manpower, Miyoshi Monk wouldn't have engaged Chen Fei, who was now considered an outsider.

"That..."

The monk also stuttered, equally distressed.

Neither of them was in a superior-subordinate relationship, and the shady business Miyoshi Xuesen was involved in was not exactly aboveboard. Some things were extremely difficult to discuss.

Even answering this call was somewhat against the rules.

If it wasn't for some urgent matter, both parties would deem each other a nuisance and implicitly keep their distance.

"You go first!"

Chen Fei didn't hesitate any further, promptly asking the monk to clarify.

"The 'Plagiarist Ghost' issue is a big problem. Don't pursue it any further, because, because it could lead to trouble for you."

Miyoshi Xuesen wasn't trying to be evasive; he was genuinely giving a friendly warning.

Those in his line of work rarely advised others, often preferring others to blunder into pitfalls on their own.

"Trouble, huh! Well, I've got even bigger troubles here. Want to hear about it?"

Chen Fei quickly grasped that the topic was closed from the other party's end.

Even the monk was wary, so it was wiser for someone like him to stay clear and avoid getting blood on his hands.

Moreover, at the moment, Chen Fei was in Delan City and faced the danger of getting metaphorically bloodied himself at any time. The power struggle within the Dynasty was no joke. Just a moment ago, had it not been for his quick-witted response to these local snakes, things could have gotten messy.

"More, even more troublesome, hey, hey, don't mess around, okay!"

The monk even thought of Chen Xiao'er as a nuisance. Doesn't he have enough sense to realize that?

"I'm in Silan Dynasty's Imperial Capital Cangqiong Star. I just encountered a member of the 'Water Bear' organization on the main street, someone who should be dead but is now alive. Strange, isn't it?"

Miyoshi Xuesen guessed right; Chen Fei was not planning to let him off easy.

"Ah? A member of the 'Water Bear' organization, back from the dead? Are you serious?"

The monk wanted to say it wasn't any of his business. These matters weren't his responsibility.

But he was also afraid Chen Fei would secretly report him to someone else, which would bring him unwarranted trouble.

That is why answering this call was fundamentally a huge mistake.

"Guaranteed authentic! However, the person was just set free by the local nobility. I almost caught him, but fingerprints were left behind, incontrovertible evidence. Dead people shouldn't be able to leave fingerprints, right?"

Chen Fei had actual evidence in his possession. Probably, not even Xia Ji would have expected that the all-metal handcuffs he was forced to pick up were also a trap.

That Baron who was whatever, Chen Fei was about to retaliate. Sending a message from Blue Star to the rulers of Cangqiong Star, a mere little baron would likely become a target for critical hits. A ten-minute target practice would soon turn into a deadly poison.

But Chen Fei didn't realize that the little noble had collapsed around the corner and met his instant karma; there was no need to wait for it.

Miyoshi Monk vaguely understood some of it and cautiously asked, "Indeed... Do you want me to report this to the Global United Defense Committee?"

To be honest, he had no desire to deal with those big shots at the moment. He just wanted to complete his duties, find a quiet corner for himself, light a clay lantern, and sip bitter tea by the charcoal fire, reciting some "mami mami hum" for ultimate fulfillment.

"If you're not willing, maybe I should find someone else?"

Chen Fei sensed the monk's barely concealed reluctance.

"No! I'll handle it!"

The monk felt a strong premonition, knowing they were cut from the same cloth.

"The evidence is in my hands. Should I wait until I return to Blue Star or entrust someone else to collect it?"

Chen Fei breathed a sigh of relief, glad to finally resolve this messy business.

Had it not been for Boss Hana's involvement, he couldn't be bothered with these problems.

After all, he and Boss were the prime suspects in the "death" of Xia Ji, having both been injected with a supernatural ability suppressant. This score had to be settled one way or another.

Miyoshi Xuesen said, "Wait for my call!"

Then he hastily hung up the phone and took a long time to finally exhale deeply.

This Chen really knew how to give him headaches!

After much hesitation, the monk braced himself and dialed another number.

"Hello, Vice President Ma, this is Miyoshi..."

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"One down!"

Chen Fei felt refreshed.

System: Ding! For apprehending "Water Bear" organization cadre Xia Ji, dead or alive, you gain +100 Energy Points! (Task failure: -100)

Chen Fei: Eh?

Dog System, get out here!!!

Just can't stand to see others doing well, huh?

Always causing trouble, and always such a mess!

While escorting Princess Lin Ziyu back to the Imperial Capital Delan City, Chen Fei had expended quite a few Energy Points and hadn't had time to replenish them. The further deduction of these points due to mission failure was unacceptable to him.

Why the hell is this happening?

The sham-acting Dog System started playing dead proficiently again, no matter what, it wouldn't respond to Chen Xiao'er's fury.

He had just passed the job to the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee to let them figure out how to capture Xia Ji, but he never expected that his own brain would produce a betraying system that forcefully dragged the task back to him.

Just when the female Metallic Dragon Yilan was worriedly looking at Chen Fei's face turning shades of green and red, the phone rang again.

The caller ID showed Miyoshi Xuesen.

After picking up, Chen Fei immediately asked, "Hello, Miyoshi, do you have any news?"

Miyoshi Xuesen instead asked, "Chen Fei, can you take on the assignment?"

"Eh?"

Chen Fei had a bad premonition.

"What?"

Miyoshi Xuesen said, "The mission to capture 'Water Bear' organization cadre Xia Ji, dead or alive!"

"What the hell?"

Chen Fei couldn't quite believe his ears.

The Blue Star Global United Defense Committee had no shame, copying the Dog System's mission list verbatim.

Wait a minute, something seemed off here.

Are you two in cahoots!!!

It all felt very fishy.

The Monk continued to speak for himself, "The bounty is 1 million Star Yuan!"

The Blue Star Global United Defense Committee was as generous as ever, not at all intending to take advantage of the military contractors below them.

On one hand, Jiu Defense Company, to which Chen Fei belonged, had its usual business operations in this area; on the other hand, Chen Fei—rich with capture experience and also a concerned party—happened to be right in the Silan Dynasty's Imperial Capital, making him the executor closest to the mission target. There was no one more suitable than him.

So, it's all about fate!

"If the difficulty of the task increases, additional payment is required, as well as intelligence support!"

It wasn't just about the Star Yuan. Considering Jiu Defense Company's ongoing relationship with the Global United Defense Committee, Chen Fei had no choice but to bite his tongue and accept the mission.

Of course, the reward of 100 Energy Points from the Dog System was also one of the key reasons.

The reward of only 100 Energy Points from the Dog System meant the mission wasn't very difficult; after all, that Xia Ji didn't seem to possess much combat strength.

"Money is no object! But intelligence... I need to consult on that further!"

Matters involving money were trivial, and Miyoshi Xuesen could assure that right away.

However, intelligence was tied to the Silan Dynasty. The Monk couldn't decide this on his own, as it was concerning the Dynasty and the possibility of foreign spies being active right beside them.

"Without intelligence, I can't do the job. Relying on just myself to find someone in a super metropolis with a population of 12 million is harder than finding a needle in a haystack. Besides, I'm only good at killing people, not finding them."

Chen Fei was addressing a practical issue.

The Dog System was a master at deflecting blame, but the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee couldn't play deaf and dumb so easily.

From this mission alone, the relationship between the two issuers seemed highly suspicious. It was synchronized to such an extent that anyone would have doubts.

"Wait for my call!"

Miyoshi Monk hung up again.

"Are you still worried about that Baron?"

The female Metallic Dragon Yilan saw Chen Fei standing there, taking and making calls for a long time.

The Dragon Clan and the Dynastic Nobility were like water from different wells that never mingled, with few opportunities for interaction.

Yilan was not afraid of those noble lords. The nobility also kept as far away from the Metallic Dragons as possible, never causing trouble without reason.

"No, it has nothing to do with that Baron. It's about Xia Ji! I've got work to do. If I catch this guy, I'll treat you to a feast!"

Chen Fei looked up at the balcony in the distance.

The Little Bird that had been perched on the window ledge was nowhere to be seen; it had vanished without a trace, perhaps chasing after a pretty little sparrow, heading off for a date. If it never came back, so be it.

Chen Fei had long been mentally prepared for this possibility.

Of course, it was also possible that Little Bird had gone off to track Xia Ji.

"A feast? Do you need help? I'm the local dragon here, and I know every place!"

The female Metallic Dragon Yilan had grown up in the Imperial Capital Delan City since hatching, flying around the sky often, so she knew every square inch of the land like the back of her claw.

"That would be perfect."

Chen Fei felt the same on a gut level.

He was new in town, unfamiliar with the place; looking for someone was like looking for a ghost.

Xiao Jiu still not back?!