Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
The one behind the scenes
The meeting with Yang Zixi was full of surprises and accidents, but after a proper talk, they began to prepare for the meeting tomorrow with the higher-up of the Federation, Zhang Wuze! Of course, the preparation process was also full of surprises, especially when Su Hao found out that his bed had an additional girl.
Yang Zixi firmly believed that getting physically closer could conquer him and continued to walk further down this route of no return.
“Let’s go.” Su Hao put on his clothes without an expression. He felt that something might really happen if this continued any further. Yang Zixi pouted helplessly and followed along unwillingly.
Today there was only one goal, which was to meet Zhang Wuze!
According to the original plan, he would secretly meet Zhang Wuze and ask about past events. If all goes well, this mission would be completed. However, whether it’s for Yang Zixi or Zhang Zhongtian, this meeting may not be that simple, which was a little interesting.
Yitu City.
A reception of the highest level offered by the Federation.
Being greeted by a long red carpet, everything proceeded smoothly. Su Hao was standing next to Yang Zixi, and it was the first time ever he met the power of the past, Zhang Wuze, a middle-aged man with a standard square face. He somehow exhibited the temperament of military personnel.
“There seem to be no issues.” Su Hao said in a low voice.
“Even if there’s one, it won’t happen here. Be careful at all times.” Yang Ziqing warned.
“En.” Su Hao nodded.
Synchronize Space enveloped the entire place. Excluding the surrounding of Zhang Wuze, where he was afraid to touch, every other spot was under his surveillance. With a 360 degree surveillance with zero blind spots, it allowed Su Hao to easily control things here. Whether it’s via his deduction or gut feeling, there were no enemies detected.
Seems that Zhang Wuze isn’t taking any action…
At least, not today!
In other words, Yang Zixi, this little brat would be safe!
Su Hao took a deep breath of relief.
Zhang Wuze didn’t take action. At least, on the outside, he didn’t seem to be a bad person. Thus, he could consider implementing his secret meet up. Su Hao quietly approached closer. However, without waiting for him to act, Zhang Wuze’s wrist shook lightly. and a screen popped out. This was a virtual screen in private mode.
“I’ll come later.” Zhang Wuze replied and closed his communication device.
His movement was light. Others might not notice it, but Su Hao, who had been following the whole process, saw it clearly, especially when he hacked into the device and saw the transmitted picture. His heart palpated even faster because he saw a man, Zhang Shanfeng!
What’s with this?!
Su Hao was in deep shock. How did this guy end up with Zhang Wuze?
No problem?
The problem is huge!
When he saw the background behind Zhang Shanfeng, Su Hao saw that familiar laboratory scene, which meant that Zhang Shanfeng was now in a laboratory! It was very likely to be similar to the ones in Gaoyuan City and the ancient mansion. In other words, there is also such a base here?
And Zhang Shanfeng was also participating?
Su Hao was a little surprised.
Although Zhang Shanfeng had a somewhat ugly taste, Su Hao had never thought of him as a bad person. The reason was pretty simple, he was too gutless and dared not do bad deeds, but now…
“What to do then?”
“Investigate!” Zhang Yating’s cold voice rang, “I believe that he won’t do bad deeds. Investigate, and he will be proven innocent. If he really is doing such a thing…”
“I will personally take him out!” Zhang Yating’s face looked calm yet terrifying.
She actually found the traces of her brother from the experiments, which she hated and killed her. How could that not anger her? That’s her own brother!
“Alright.” Su Hao didn’t utter any nonsense.
Glancing at Zhang Wuze, who was in the distance, the energy within Su Hao’s body erupted, and powerful energy fluctuation covered the entire city! This time, without the energy shield to obstruct him, the entire Yitu City was under his coverage.
He built a model of the entire city!
Boom!
Energy surged.
The architecture model of a city emerged in the temporary world model.
It was such a magnificent sight.
“Extract the model!” Su Hao coldly said.
Based on the communication between Zhang Shanfeng and Zhang Wuze earlier, the background scene behind Zhang Shanfeng was cut out, and a small piece of a building’s model appeared.
“Search for a match!” Su Hao gently waved his hand.
This small model and the large city model began to be compared and analyzed. A moment later, a location’s coordinate popped out.
The location of Zhang Shanfeng has been identified!
Energy surged!
Establishing a model!
Synchronize Space!
Boom!
The surrounding energy fluctuations were retracted, and all were focused on Zhang Shanfeng’s location. Soon, that area was naked under Su Hao’s watch. This was a giant laboratory far beyond the size of the one in Gaoyuan City. If one is to compare with Gaoyuan City and the ancient mansion, the current one looked more like the headquarters.
And Zhang Shanfeng… He turned out to be one of them!
“It’s actually him!” Su Hao looked at Zhang Wuze from a distance.
This time, there was no longer the need to investigate. The truth had been revealed. Before coming here, he had thought of many possibilities, but never would he have thought that the real men behind the scenes turned out to be Zhang Wuze and Zhang Shanfeng! One was Zhang Yating’s previous master, and the other one was Zhang Yating’s own brother!
How did they collude?
When did it begin?
Who was the one who initiated it regarding the past event?
Su Hao felt that it was necessary to pay a visit personally.
“Zixi is fine. Zhang Wuze won’t dare to act here. I will take this chance to visit his old nest, and see if I can find some clues.”
Su Hao said to Yang Ziqing.
“Be careful.” Yang Ziqing reminded.
“En.” Su Hao answered softly.
Looking at Yang Zixi, who was skillfully socializing at the banquet, he quietly left. Zhang Wuze was still entertaining all the guests, and no one would care about the departure of an insignificant bodyguard!
Swish!
Swish!
After several flashes in succession, Su Hao quietly appeared at the base.
He could already feel Zhang Yating’s mood fluctuate. Before he took action, he also wanted to ask what happened in the past, and Zhang Shanfeng was the best choice! Su Hao strode across the passage while ignoring the dense rows of surveillance cameras above him.
All the monitoring equipment seemed to malfunction at this moment.
When Su Hao stepped in, he was akin to a king. In fact, for Su Hao, a master hacker, he was the king in the electronic world!
“Uh~” Zhang Shanfeng stretched his waist.
He walked out from the door after finishing an experiment. He had forgotten that it was the first time he did an experiment. Since he came to this place, he had seen too many darkness and ugly truths! However, he couldn’t change anything because he was well aware that even if he didn’t come, someone else will come and replace him to do these things.
Compared to this giant force…
He was just a small part of it.
What was even more frightening was as he came into contact with it longer, the truth that emerged from behind made him sweat heavily. The more he sweated, the more he was unwilling to touch it.
“What am I supposed to do?” Zhang Shanfeng walked out in a daze.
Swish!
A chill shadow flickered.
Zhang Shanfeng’s whole body trembled. His fat body was immediately pressed down.
“Am I about to die?” Zhang Shanfeng sounded sad.
“Humph!”
A familiar voice rang, causing Zhang Shanfeng to open his eyes wide suddenly before revealing his shock, “Brother Su, it’s you!”
“Yes, it’s me.” Su Hao let go of him casually, “Aren’t you supposed to explain a bit to me? Why are you here? And… dressed like this?”
Su Hao’s tone sounded calm, but Zhang Shanfeng instead felt the lingering fear.
He could feel Su Hao’s strong killing intent. Obviously, if his answer wasn’t satisfactory, his soul would leave the world the very next second. However, Zhang Shanfeng instead managed to calm down.
After being silent for several seconds, he spoke.
“Do you know that I used to have an older sister?” Zhang Shanfeng smiled bitterly.
“En.” Su Hao raised his eyebrows lightly. Looking at Zhang Yating in Kingdom of Heaven, she was paying full attention over there.
“I suspect that she died here!” Zhang Shanfeng resentfully said, “And her death is definitely related to Zhang Wuze! As the Zhang family’s Clan Head, how could he give up his own son and instead train my sister? I suspected him from the beginning, but I didn’t have any evidence! I can only pretend that I know nothing and come here to investigate.”
Zhang Shanfeng quickly spread out his hands, “However, I couldn’t find anything.”
“I know what I said is a mess, but you certainly won’t believe me.” Zhang Shanfeng smiled bitterly, “I can’t do anything, but it doesn’t matter… At least, before I die, to be able to share this out, I’m relieved…”
“I believe you.” Su Hao smiled indifferently.
Although what Zhang Shanfeng said was a mess, combined with the information from Su Hao and Zhang Yating’s investigation, the truth of the past gradually revealed itself.
Zhang Wuze!
It turned out that he was the master behind the scenes!
The Zhang family, one of the top ten families, turned out to be involved behind the scenes!
Everything was now crystal clear.
“You believe me?” Zhang Shanfeng couldn’t believe what he had just heard.
“I do.” Su Hao smiled indifferently, “After everything is over, I will tell you the truth. Perhaps, I could even give you a surprise. Of course, as of now…”
Su Hao looked at the surrounding laboratory.
If he wished to destroy this place, he would need to kill Zhang Wuze, but he’s a world esper, and he won’t be someone like Tian Yuan who just broke through. The current Zhang Wuze must at least be at the second level!
What to do now?
Su Hao’s eyes narrowed. His thoughts were moving quickly. Looking at his backpack and the energy within his body, the smart computer was deducing for a solution. Soon, a plan emerged.
“Not good.” Zhang Shanfeng’s face suddenly changed, “He’s about to come back! What should I do? Su Hao, quickly go and hide. Go to my room. You need to avoid him first.”
“There’s no need for that.” Su Hao smirked.
Unpacking his backpack, Su Hao threw it away, “Find a place for yourself and hide first.”
“Huh?” Zhang Shanfeng froze for a moment before he saw Su Hao’s backpack start to move on its own before it finally found a corner of a cabinet. It then leaned toward the cabinet and stopped moving.
“Damn!” Zhang Shanfeng was stunned by this scene.
“As for you…” Su Hao looked at him, “Go to the laboratory and do your experiment.”
“But I have already done it?” Zhang Shanfeng was at a loss.
“No, you still have one that you didn’t do yet.” Su Hao pointed at himself before calmly saying, “Your next subject is me.”
