The Tycoon God of Online Gaming-Chapter 70 - The Truth in the Mist

“Oh, I got that in the Level 8 Experience Monster Zone in our Pang Mountain.”

“Tell me the coordinates.”

A bit startled, Jiucaier looked at Chu You with innocent eyes and said, “I, I can’t remember clearly…”

…

In the real world, in the United States of North America…

In the vast inland region, there was a beautiful forest that stood out in stark contrast to the modern landscape. Inside the thick forest sat an ordinary-looking villa. Empty and seemingly abandoned by its owners, it was far from ordinary. Anyone who knew it understood that it was nearly impossible for strangers to approach it. Surveillance devices and infrared sensors camouflaged among the lush greenery signified that this was a no-entry zone with a very high level of security.

The interior of the ordinary-looking villa exhibited no signs of habitation. It lay inert and rotting.

Seemingly out of the blue, the sound of a heavy door opening echoed through the quietude.

Then a ‘ding’ was heard. The door to what looked like a bedroom opened like an elevator. Five people stepped out.

If Chu You had seen the two people leading the group, he would instantly recognize them as He Junkai’s parents.

The three people behind them were dressed in white robes, like doctors.

The five of them stepped on the pebbled path outside the villa.

Stung by the sunlight, Father He squinted his eyes and smiled, “The scenery in Celestial World is much more beautiful than here, especially the sunlight. It’s comforting, not as dazzling as it is now.”

Mother He replied, “Indeed.” She then added self-mockingly, “Yet our first step in the game has already failed.”

At her words, a glint of sharpness darted through Father He’s eyes, “Who the hell is that man from Huaxia (China)? I can’t figure it out. Shouldn’t Junkai be in Yuanjing? Have him investigate what’s going on.”

“I’ve already informed him. But there’s something fishy about this. Why would a player from Huaxia (China) run to North America to cause trouble? This has disrupted our plans.” With that, anger flashed across Mother He’s face.

When they mentioned the player who had unsettled them like a monster, the atmosphere shifted palpably.

“He’s targeting us, barefacedly targeting us!” Father He was worried, “Did our secret get leaked?”

“There’s a possibility.”

“Then we can’t afford to take it lightly. I guess that event from two years ago has roused suspicion back in Huaxia (China).”

When Father He mentioned this, there was a note of uncertainty in his tone.

“We were careful enough with that event. We were all in the same boat – no one would have leaked it. I suspect there might be a plot within our Huaxia’s (China’s) allies, or else it just doesn’t add up,” Mother He speculated.

Father He nodded, furrowing his brow. “Well, we’ll have a video conference with our Huaxia allies tonight to get things clear,” he said.

“That’s all we can do.”

At this point, Father He looked at one of the researchers and asked in a calm voice, “Dr. Nick, how is the project progressing? Is everything okay?”

Hearing the big shot, his boss, speak to him, the bald, elderly Western man with a stern face said, “The progress is rather smooth. The integration rate is high and so far there are no anomalies. The data you provided is extremely useful. However…” he hesitated, his brows knitted together.

“However what?” Mother He asked, showing her concern.

“I feel like there’s something missing here. Although the project is progressing smoothly, based on my experience, some unpredictable situations will occur during the key matching stage in the future. Of course, this is just my judgment.”

“What’s missing? What is it?” Father He asked, his brows furrowed.

“It’s like… the key carrier of a matter…” The stern doctor was uncertain.

Father He and Mother He looked at each other, both seeing surprise in each other’s eyes.

“Doctor, all the information that could be given was provided two years ago. Here’s what we’ll do, I have an important conference tonight. I’ll relay your questions to them and see if the researchers on their side share your views. Is that okay?”

“I suppose that’s fine. I really wish I could discuss this with them personally.” ‘Them’, as Dr. Nick referred to, were the researchers from Huaxia. He knew such a thought was impossible, but he voiced it anyway.

As expected, Father He said, “This is top secret. Every progress on this project is highly confidential, I hope you understand.”

Dr. Nick nodded, “I suppose that’s the only way.”

After watching their esteemed boss get in his car, Dr. Nick and the others returned to their underground lab.

In the car.

Neither of them spoke, each lost in their own thoughts.

After a while, Mother He suddenly asked, “How much profit do you think this project can bring us?”

“If it’s successful, it would be an endless fortune. The mastermind is already awakened, and only a few people know about this. It’s foreseeable that this mastermind can completely change our reality, a revolution is on its way.”

“Isn’t that a catastrophe?”

“It doesn’t matter. As long as the project is successful, whether it’s a revolution or a catastrophe, we’ll be worry-free.” Father He smiled confidently.

“By the way, Lu Sheng, how old is that Chu family kid now? How is he doing?” Mother He suddenly thought of Chu You, a hint of sympathy flashing in her eyes.

“You mean Chu You? He’s in college, also in Yuanjing. He has inherited all the assets from his parents, just as you always wondered.”

“That’s good. He used to come over often to play with Junkai when he was a kid.” Remembering the old times, a smile appeared on Mother He’s face. She continued, “This time, let’s have Junkai get in touch with Xiao You. After all, they used to be good playmates.”

“Go ahead, just don’t interfere with Junkai’s plans.” Father He spoke, a hint of reminiscence appearing in his eyes, “Actually, I greatly admire Chu Tian.”

Hearing Father He mention Chu Tian, Mother He knew he was talking about Chu You’s father. She felt a bit sorrowful at the mention of him.

“He’s the much better than me, exceeding me in almost every way. But there’s one thing he lost to me at!” he paused and looked at Mother He. “Thank you for letting me win him over once.”

In the past, both Father He and Chu Tian were courting Mother He…

“Enough about that. What do you think about the doctor’s concerns?” Mother He changed the subject.

“I think they’re baseless. Not only other places, even the Chu family has been searched from top to bottom. All the data about that project is here. Besides, when Chu Tian led this project, I was involved in most of it. Knowing Chu Tian as I do, I don’t think he held back anything.” Father He spoke confidently.

“Good, after all, the project’s connection with the Celestial World really is too close…”