Wu Heng!

Previously, when Zhongliang was training in the border mercenary group, he became acquainted with a special forces captain from the East Region military district named Wu Heng.

At that time, the mercenary group coordinated with Wu Heng’s special forces team to confront a nearly fifty-member illegal foreign private army. Wu Heng, undeterred by adversity, showcased his skills, single-handedly bypassing various obstacles and decapitating the enemy leader. His swift and fierce actions left everyone in awe.

After this incident, Wu Heng was promoted to the Tiger Roar Team in the North Region, the most elite special forces team in the entire East Region military district. The warriors there are nothing short of extraordinary, beyond what any ordinary person can comprehend.

Thinking of this, Zhongliang didn’t hesitate a bit and dialed Wu Heng’s number.

Since it wasn’t during a mission, the call was quickly connected. At that moment, Wu Heng, who was in the middle of a field exercise, looked at the unfamiliar name on his phone with some confusion, unable to recall who it was.

"Hello?" Wu Heng said directly.

"Hahaha, Heng! Congratulations, congratulations! It’s been two years, and I heard you’ve joined the Tiger Roar Team? That’s every soldier’s dream!" After the call connected, knowing he had a favor to ask, Zhongliang naturally started with some small talk.

Upon hearing Zhongliang’s voice, Wu Heng recalled meeting this friend during a mission two years ago at the border, although they hadn’t maintained contact since returning.

Wu Heng nodded, "Yes, what’s up?"

Wu Heng has always been straightforward, disliking roundabout speech, and didn’t want to waste time with Zhongliang.

"Uh...." Seeing that Wu Heng was unaffected by the small talk, Zhongliang awkwardly scratched his head and continued, "It’s like this. I’ve come to Shanghai for some business recently and encountered a guy who’s been targeting me, causing me a lot of trouble. I’m unfamiliar with this place and hope you can lend a hand, Heng."

Wu Heng thought about it and decided not to take it seriously. He calmly replied, "I’m currently training. I’ll introduce you to some experts in Shanghai City; they’re trustworthy friends of mine."

"Thank you, Heng! When you return, I’ll definitely present you with a great gift!"

Wu Heng is indeed a master in the Tiger Roar Team. Joining this team means holding the rank of Major. The experts he recommends must be extraordinary. Thus, Zhongliang was full of confidence, already plotting how to take revenge against Xiao Tian.

"Hehehe, Xiao Tian. The result of offending the Zhong family is — death!"

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While Zhongliang was contemplating his revenge, Xiao Tian had already returned to his residence in Shanghai, a villa near the West Bureau.

Since confirming his relationship with Lin Bingxuan, Xiao Tian rarely returned here, only doing so during missions or training.

At the moment, Xiao Tian sat in the spacious living room with the ancient "Calm Qi Technique" spread open on the floor before him.

At first glance, the Calm Qi Technique seemed very ordinary, no different from an old book. However, Xiao Tian could feel a strong flow of energy emanating from it!

"Back then, the Iron Chain Cross River within me reacted. I wonder if it was an illusion...." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Xiao Tian murmured to himself.

"Seven hundred million spent to buy this item, let’s see if it was worth it!" Xiao Tian said with some distress. Though he had the Rose Card with unlimited credit,

he still had to complete corresponding tasks for the country, so every cent was hard-earned!

Having said that, Xiao Tian then closed his eyes and entered training mode, allowing his energy to disperse and a sense of perception to rush into the Calm Qi Technique.

As soon as Xiao Tian’s aura entered, the previously calm energy of the Calm Qi Technique suddenly erupted, preventing Xiao Tian from practicing it.

"Humph!"

After several futile attempts, Xiao Tian felt his stubbornness ignite.

He had traveled far and wide, repeatedly escaping death. If he could reorganize his genes, surely a small Calm Qi Technique wouldn’t be insurmountable!

With that thought, Xiao Tian hummed inwardly, circulating his energy to the extreme, forcibly breaking through the turbulent energy of the Calm Qi Technique to absorb its knowledge.

At the same time, a pure aura rippled around Xiao Tian like waves. The lines of text on the Calm Qi Technique emitted a white glow, transforming into streams of pure energy that surged into Xiao Tian’s body.

"With strength assisting energy, they complement and integrate...."

Once the energy flowed into his body, a multitude of text appeared in Xiao Tian’s mind, comprising the chant of the Calm Qi Technique. Without hesitation, Xiao Tian silently recited the chant, coordinating it with his full body’s energy to cultivate the Calm Qi Technique.

As Xiao Tian cultivated, he seemed to enter a peculiar state. Though he hadn’t practiced the Calm Qi Technique for long, the energy within him became increasingly robust under its guidance.

However, Xiao Tian was still puzzled by the phrase on the Calm Qi Technique: "With strength assisting energy." Coupled with the previous reaction of the Iron Chain Cross River within him, he was taken aback, a bold idea emerging in his mind.

With this thought, Xiao Tian didn’t hesitate. While continuing to practice the Calm Qi Technique, the Heart Method of the Iron Chain Cross River began to circulate within him.

"Huh!"

Xiao Tian’s right hand shot forward unexpectedly, releasing a powerful burst of energy that cracked the ground before him.

The massive crack was clear and distinct. An unprecedented strength surged through Xiao Tian’s whole body.

Unfortunately, this strong state didn’t last long, only a few seconds.

"This is....."

Seeing this, Xiao Tian was overjoyed. He stood up, feeling the changes within.

"This must be the new realm of Iron Chain Cross River! Though accidentally attained, who would’ve thought the Calm Qi Technique could complement Iron Chain Cross River! Iron Chain Cross River refines the body, Calm Qi Technique refines energy!"

If he could break through to this new realm, rescuing Liu Hanyan would be much easier, and he wouldn’t let past regrets occur again!

At this moment, Xiao Tian had only one thought.

He had struck gold!

He then continued to immerse himself in cultivation.

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Meanwhile, in a laboratory far away from Huaxia, Ghost Face’s gaze was fixated on the large screen, observing constant unstable fluctuations in multiple areas representing the crystal. The final location has yet to be confirmed.

After such a long period of observation, Ghost Face has eliminated most places. If Liu Hanyan were truly alive, her whereabouts would soon be narrowed down to the remaining few areas.