Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 1298 - 1264: Laying a Trap

The two places leveled on the spot by the fierce firepower of the kilometer flying ship were so grateful that they wanted to award Chen Fei with a banner.

The major threat was eliminated in one strike, restoring their vast lands, truly a monumental help.

However, Chen Fei himself was not the least bit happy; several pieces of combat equipment were lost, munitions and energy were consumed, and ultimately, he only overturned two gray, possibly even black factions, which, in fact, should have been the sovereignty's own business, making all the effort seem futile with nothing gained in the end.

His face grew increasingly grim. At the same time, Kraken, the broker providing false intelligence, felt as if his heart was falling into the abyss, equally restless.

False intelligence isn't unheard of, but in this line of work, one must ensure accuracy to make a name; if nine out of ten pieces of information are false, one surely won't last in this trade.

Kraken was considered a leading figure among personal intelligence brokers, and although not all his information was accurate, at least eighty percent of it was typically correct. Unexpectedly, this time he took a major blow.

"I have two ideas!"

Kraken wouldn't sit idly by (the still warm contract just signed was about to be terminated). Being abandoned by Jiu Defense Company was a small matter; the major issue was the severe damage to his reputation in the field.

"Go ahead!"

Chen Fei was already planning to seek other intelligence sources, knowing if one doesn't work, another might. If Kraken fails, it's time to find someone else.

Jiu Defense Company had also sent some news, but it quickly proved false. Currently, on the South American Continent, various rumors about Longinus were swirling chaotically, making it impossible to discern truth from falsehood in the intelligence circle.

Even Chen Fei, adept at deducing keywords, found himself at a loss amidst all this confusion.

"Firstly, I want to reexamine previous intelligence to see where exactly something went wrong—there might be some key clues to uncover!"

Kraken waved the list of suspected targets he had previously handed to Chen Fei. What he held was a duplicate, and then he continued, "Secondly, I want to consult some peers, a few not specifically in this line of work but with special channels, are especially reliable sources."

"Alright!"

Chen Fei nodded.

Whether a mule or a horse, it must be tested. The previous false intelligence lost Kraken quite a few points in Chen Fei's view, but no one is perfect. Until the real answer is revealed, no one can be 100% confident.

Ding dong!

The doorbell rang.

"Open the door, 'Adam'!"

Seeing the floating subtitles before him, Chen Fei knew who the visitor was. The "No.2 Command Ship" conspicuously landed at the suburban public spaceport under the banner of Jiu Defense Company; it was only a matter of time before Boss Hanna came knocking.

The intercom system on the first floor automatically unlocked.

The elevator, newly repaired and operating normally, stopped at Kraken's floor. The graceful and charming beauty walked straight into the open entryway, and her one uncovered eye immediately spotted Chen Fei and others sitting in the living room.

Kraken's living room seemed more like an office, devoid of any homely furnishings.

"'Rookie,' what are you doing at Kraken's?"

Kraken had some fame within Chapala City's intelligence peddlers' circle, so it wasn't surprising that Hanna Gagel, the big boss of Jiu Defense Company, had heard of him.

"Miyoshi introduced us!"

Chen Fei pointed to the black-robed monk seated on the balcony adjoining the living room, pouring himself a drink.

"Miyoshi? That Black Heart Arhat?"

Evidently, Boss Hanna was also aware of Miyoshi Xuesen's notoriety.

Goodness, that bald thief truly had an infamous reputation.

"Amitabha Buddha!"

The monk, who had formally declared his retirement from the Jianghu to live a reclusive life, put his hands together in a calm demeanor, showing a kind face utterly devoid of the ruthlessness and cunning schemes of his past.

Many had openly and secretly cursed him, and just as many wanted him gone, but up to now, no one had succeeded.

To take down Miyoshi Monk, you'd probably have to get past Chen Fei first, so tread carefully.

"Hmm, now he's just following me to earn a living!"

Chen Fei wasn't even paying the monk a salary; it was literally just about the food.

In fact, even now, none of the many people following him had received a cent from his hand; they were all there on their own accord.

"Why are you interested in Longinus? There's a frenzy of people after it right now."

Hanna Gagel had used her own channels to inquire for Chen Fei, and the feedback she received was startling.

On the South Continent, more than a dozen skirmishes occurred every day, with over a hundred cumulative deaths, all just for a Longinus lost from Tuiana's sovereignty, and there were even rumors of a fake Longinus.

"Of course, I want it in my hands. When Qin lost its deer, all under heaven pursued it; Tuiana is unworthy, so the worthy among us should possess it."

Chen Fei stated that he was fully worthy, reasoned and well-mannered, to own a divine artifact like Longinus.

Concerned, Hanna Gagel said, "Aren't you afraid of stirring up trouble for yourself?"

Chen Fei seemed too wild, wasn't he afraid of bringing trouble upon himself?

Within the rules, Jiu Defense Company might hold some leverage, but against truly powerful forces and rule-breaking individuals, they were noticeably lacking.

Even if Chen Fei buffed Jiu Defense Company's image with a combat spaceship, Hanna Gagel herself knew full well there was no such thing in the company assets. Even the smallest spaceship wasn't something private military contractors could own; others just needed to check through their channels to find out. They either existed or they didn't, there's no hiding it.

Thus, Chen Xiao'er's antics could only fool the ignorant, yet once people have any sense, they wouldn't dare provoke a hot-tempered enterprise like Jiu Defense Company, known for its explosive nature since its inception.

Chen Fei pointed to himself, frankly saying, "Well! I'm not afraid because I am the trouble!"

Since clashing with the "Sagali" civilization, he had attracted endless troubles for himself, facing threats from parasitic species and intricate entanglements of interests within the Blue Star civilization, even possibly irritating someone within the Silan Dynasty on Cangqiong Star.

"Hahahaha!"

Hanna Gagel suddenly burst into laughter, slapping Chen Fei's shoulder, nearly in tears from laughing, and finally shaking her head, saying, "That really is your style; hasn't changed since the beginning!"

Back at the 911 Aircrew Base, they were fearlessly so, even having fought with fellow neighbors (other aircrew bases).

The same kind keeps to the same kind; facing trouble, no one at the 911 Aircrew Base or even all of Jiu Defense Company would care, upholding a philosophy of living life with a fearless edge and fighting if unsatisfied.

If not, how could the comrades at 911 Aircrew Base have won corporate wars, leading the once-weak Jiu Defense Company to carve their way to the present?

After joking a few words with Chen Fei, Hanna Gagel got back to business.

"Have you found the whereabouts of that Longinus yet?"

"No, I've already searched three locations in vain, all for nothing."

Chen Fei took the suspect list given by Kraken, handing it to Boss Hanna, unsure if her intelligence would connect with the list's content.

"Let me see!"

Hanna Gagel carefully studied the list.

After a long while, she snorted lightly through her nose, returning the list to Chen Fei, and spoke again, "From a bystander's perspective, I don't know if you have the feeling that you've already fallen into a trap."

"You mean... a setup?"

Chen Fei hesitated for a moment, a light flashing through his mind.

His voice had just fallen when Kraken, busy inquiring about news, looked over with a face full of astonishment.