A Top Scholar in Everything-Chapter 799 - 785: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

Compared to the previous streets, the streets under martial law were completely empty.

In this area under the company's control, all residents had to unconditionally obey orders, with no violations occurring.

So the entire street.

Was devoid of people.

Every household had its doors tightly shut, and in houses without doors, people stayed in their rooms, not daring to take a step outside.

Anyway, not working for a short time wasn't a big deal for them.

The company would distribute water and food uniformly.

Now, only company employees could move around outside.

Of course.

There were also those permitted by the company.

Over a dozen Treasure Hunters had already gathered in the open space in front of the Operations Department by the time Baiyu and Wang Shenghua arrived. Most of them were already present.

The head of the Operations Department was wearing a suit of Iron Armor.

Walking under the scorching sun, it clinked and clanked.

Baiyu had never seen the true face of this high-ranking company official, only knowing his name was Cres.

According to Wang Shenghua's speculation.

He was a mutant.

And his Genetic Ability must be extremely formidable.

Most of the company's upper management were powerful individuals, and it was said that the company's founder was a descendant from a family that survived the Great Catastrophe.

"I've gathered everyone here because the company needs you to complete some tasks. The rewards for this mission are quite generous.

Of course.

As Treasure Hunters, you should understand as well.

The greater the reward, the more dangerous the enemy.

Last night.

Someone stole a highly dangerous item from the company. I need you to find that despicable thief for me."

Cres said slowly, "The Operations Department will be the main force in this operation; of course, you need to assist. Any clues you discover, the company will give you satisfactory rewards for them.

Now.

Set off."

The head of the Operations Department gave everyone enough food and water and also integrated the Treasure Hunters into the Operations Department's team.

Baiyu and Wang Shenghua then teamed up with two other members of the Operations Department as temporary partners.

Siness, Derek.

Both were veteran members of the Operations Department.

"Baiyu, where do you think we should start? As Treasure Hunters, you should be quite skilled in searching."

Siness spoke up.

He looked like a middle-aged uncle in his thirties, with a face full of stubble.

On the other side.

Derek smiled and said, "Yes, I've seen their search skills firsthand. They can strip an abandoned old-era factory clean, not even leaving a piece of floor tile behind."

"Uh, I think starting right here is fine."

Baiyu pointed to the building in front.

Derek and Siness had no objections. After all, the entire area they were responsible for had to be searched completely.

It didn't matter where they started.

The guards at the company outskirts clearly reported to the company that no one had left.

So the fugitive hadn't escaped.

As long as they continued searching, they'd find him eventually.

So they weren't in a hurry.

Soon, the search began.

The process wasn't complicated; they just needed to open each room and search one by one.

Everyone cooperated extremely well.

The search progress was surprisingly fast.

In two days.

They'd searched the entire area under the company's jurisdiction.

Yet found nothing.

The head of the Operations Department, Cres, was furious about this.

But after two days of continual searching with no results, there was no telling how long it would take to find the culprit.

If the restrictions remained.

With so many people not working or engaged in labor, even the company couldn't sustain operations.

Unwillingly.

The restrictions had to be lifted.

And this group of Treasure Hunters, naturally, found nothing and could only return home, each looking for their own.

"What do you plan to do next?"

In the hotel.

Wang Shenghua looked at No. 1, who was sitting on a chair with a calm expression, capable of sitting there without speaking a word for a whole day.

Even when their conversation touched on her.

She basically wouldn't say a word.

Baiyu said, "Now, if we want to leave, we'll definitely be discovered by the company. My Blood Qi is running low.

This meaningless war isn't worth it.

The real enemies here are still our fellow trainees."

Wang Shenghua pouted, "Then why don't you turn her in? That way, you could preserve your strength and get a lot of resources from the company."

Baiyu said, "

One, she has greater value.

Two, how sure are you that once we turn her in, the company won't eliminate us? No. 1 is their most confidential thing; they might just kill us to silence us.

Three, I don't want to see anyone experimenting on kids, even if this kid's real age isn't small."

Baiyu said calmly.

Wang Shenghua looked at him in surprise, "Baiyu, aren't you mistaken? This is a world of illusion; whatever we do here has nothing to do with the real world. You don't need to bring it into the real world."

Yet.

As soon as he finished speaking.

No. 1 corrected, "This is the real world; it's just that our world has been conquered by yours."

Baiyu shrugged, "You see? I also believe this is the real world."

Wang Shenghua rolled her eyes.

"Alright, whatever you say, but our agreement remains the same as before."

Baiyu said, "Let's wait a bit more and then see. No. 1, what do you think?"

No. 1 calmly said, "If it's about overthrowing the company, I have no objection, and I fully support it."

Baiyu said, "Why don't you cooperate with those resistance organizations? If they knew your value, they'd do everything to get you out.

The resistance organizations are numerous and powerful.

And they have the best equipment and abundant resources."

No. 1 said calmly, "They're mere insects. Overthrowing the company is simply impossible. They can't even handle a branch of the company.

They don't know at all.

What's standing behind the company."

Baiyu said, "There are forces behind the company?"

"Yes."

No. 1 nodded, "They are the real masterminds controlling this vast area, with immense power. Even if you exert all your strength, you can't shake them in the slightest."

Baiyu furrowed his brow, "Are you sure?"

No. 1 nodded, "Yes, I know where you're from, the place you call the real world.

Every so often.

Maybe a few months, maybe a few years.

You people from the real world would descend upon us. But no matter how many batches come, they can't shake the presence behind the company."

Baiyu looked at her seriously, "How do you know?"

The little girl said, "The powers behind the scenes send people to the company to extract genetic samples. The company's mad collection and production of Genetic Elixirs are at their behest."

Baiyu fell into thought.

It seemed, then, that the Yellow Sand Realm was far from simple.