Chapter 344 - 350: Control
Wang Junwen arrived at a secluded small warehouse.
He was originally a clean-looking young man around twenty-six or twenty-seven years old.
And now? A bald, forty-year-old with a prosperous body, a full beard, and a rugged face—an utterly greasy middle-aged man!
It’s safe to say.
If it weren’t for being discovered by Er Gou.
Even if he stood in front of Hang Yu, he wouldn’t be recognized.
Presumably used some kind of substance that can change appearance.
No wonder he’s been jointly wanted across the city by the police and Celestial Net, yet no one has reported him until now.
Additionally, Wang Junwen carried scent-eliminating powder to prevent tracking. The fact that he was exposed this time is indeed thanks to Er Gou.
Er Gou recently leveled up to level 9, making his sense of smell more sensitive than ever, yet Wang Junwen didn’t have time to upgrade the grade quality of his substances. As a result, when the distance was relatively close, Dog could still make an accurate identification.
By coincidence.
Wang Junwen appeared on Cyan Dragon Street.
Cyan Dragon Street is one of Jiang City’s most bustling streets.
Wang Junwen was clearly there to procure some special materials.
Equally coincidental was that Er Gou had quietly sneaked out of the house, planning to sneak into the Late Night Returnee Bar for disco dancing while the boss wasn’t paying attention—the ensuing events need no elaboration.
Wang Junwen, along with two subordinates, walked to the old warehouse.
Several men guarding the warehouse door verified their identities and immediately let Wang Junwen and his men in.
Good.
Found them.
Hang Yu moved extremely fast.
With Second Tier stealth skill Dark Strike,
Wang Junwen didn’t realize he was being followed until entering the warehouse.
Hang Yu, using Eagle Eye, observed that the old warehouse windows were sealed shut, allowing entry only through tightly closed front and back doors, both of which were locked—a non-violent entry was impossible.
Using giant ants now might be too late.
It’s difficult to infiltrate without being noticed.
Should he notify Celestial Net to break in?
Hang Yu felt it was inappropriate.
The Enchanting Demon Witch and Dark Elf Swordsman might not be inside.
If only Wang Junwen’s group were caught without capturing the Spirit Realm individuals, the action would be insignificant.
Either don’t do it.
Or do it thoroughly.
This time, the hidden danger should be eradicated at once!
Hang Yu stealthily moved to the side of the old warehouse, faced the wall, closed his eyes, and decisively activated a newly learned skill: Spatial Perception!
This is one of the skills of the Space Series inherited Flashing Mage.
A brand-new perception-type vision emerged, turning the surrounding black and white, extending around like an X-ray, capable of seeing through certain objects, like the space inside boxes.
Soon.
Hang Yu’s perception-type vision effortlessly penetrated the wall.
Presented the space situation behind the wall clearly.
He locked onto a location, suddenly activated Flashing, a beam of light flashed, and the person disappeared from the original place. Almost simultaneously, regardless of the thick wall, he appeared inside the warehouse, easily entering.
Flashing can’t instant teleport to a place outside of vision.
If Hang Yu only had Flashing, there’d be no way to enter the warehouse.
But because he learned Spatial Perception, combining it for use, Flashing can penetrate walls.
Spatial Perception is a small-range reconnaissance skill.
Its reconnaissance range doesn’t exceed ten meters at farthest.
Despite this short distance, the effect is quite powerful.
Spatial Perception is a space attribute skill, unlike ordinary reconnaissance techniques, it senses objects from the spatial level, thus ignoring any obstacles. As long as space exists, it can perceive objects within.
It’s equally applicable in combat.
It strongly counters invisibility, traps, barriers.
The only flaw is the range is too small.
The old warehouse gathered eight or nine people. Seeing Wang Junwen appear, they immediately stood up, "Boss!"
Wang Junwen swept his gaze across everyone, "Have you done what I asked you to do?"
One of the men spoke up, "Rest assured, we wouldn’t dare slack on anything personally assigned by the boss. We’ve almost got everything ready."
Wang Junwen nodded with satisfaction, "The ritual is about to start in a few days; be cautious. Once everything is completed successfully, we are bound to prosper!"
Everyone looked excited.
All nodded in agreement.
Hang Yu hid in the shadows to eavesdrop.
From the dialogue analysis, the Secret Witch Hermit Association’s plan has reached the final step, and the ritual might take place in a few days.
This intelligence is extremely critical.
The two people from the Spirit Realm were not present.
This old warehouse is likely just a gathering point.
The place where they hold the ritual is probably somewhere in the Underground Labyrinth.
The Jiang City Underground Labyrinth is vast and complex in structure; finding an inconspicuous cave for the plan would be challenging. Not even the full force of Celestial Net could uncover the altar in no time.
Indeed!
Can’t act rashly!
Wang Junwen and his group.
Their strength is quite average.
Among the dozen or so people here, even if Celestial Net dispatched someone to surround them, Hang Yu alone is almost enough.
But if something were to happen to this old warehouse, it might alert the enemy. The two Spirit Realm individuals are a bit cunning. Even Wang Junwen probably doesn’t know the exact location of the altar. Even if captured, he wouldn’t provide valuable intelligence.
If Hang Yu guessed correctly.
They are merely helping the Spirit Realm individuals prepare support materials.
These materials needed for the ritual are brought into the Underground Labyrinth at fixed times every day.
Then randomly placed in a location in the Underground Labyrinth following the instructions of the two Secret Witch Hermit Association members.
The two Spirit Realm individuals will wait for them to leave, then come to retrieve the materials. This disconnecting method is a basic covert means to ensure the plan proceeds to the maximum extent.
Hang Yu finished listening.
He swiftly made a decision.
First, proceed with surveillance and infiltration.
It’s best to control one member of this gang to locate the ritual site.
Hang Yu locked onto a target.
He was the short, skinny man beside Wang Junwen.
His name is Hu Jian, his level is relatively low, strength is weak, only level 6, relatively easy to control.
But being beside Wang Junwen, he must be a trusted aide of Wang Junwen. If we can take him down, then tracing back should lead us to the two Spirit Realm individuals, shouldn’t it?
The opportunity came quickly!
Wang Junwen assigned new tasks.
The group immediately dispersed, leaving the old warehouse.
Hang Yu followed Hu Jian for a distance, then suddenly made a move on Hu Jian. With his ability, dealing with a level 6 weakling is a breeze.
But Hang Yu didn’t kill him.
He just swiftly subdued and controlled him.
He picked up his phone, made one call to Xu Tianhua, another to Su Yunbing. The two and an Erha quickly appeared before Hang Yu, surprised to see the severely injured, dying Hu Jian with broken limbs.
Hang Yu briefly explained the situation.
Xu Tianhua’s eyes revealed a glint, "You did great. In such a situation, if we rashly arrest Wang Junwen and his group, it probably wouldn’t yield any results and instead alert the two Spirit Realm individuals."
I wasn’t wrong about Hang Yu after all.
He’s definitely not just a brute with nothing but might.
He has keen insight, calm judgment, and decisive execution, excelling in all aspects.
Hang Yu threw the nearly dying Hu Jian before Su Yunbing: "Teacher Su, you have half a day to brainwash this guy; can you do it?"
Su Yunbing seemed to understand why Hang Yu called her, "Should be no problem."
Hu Jian is just a level 6 Combat Professional.
His Will Attribute is almost nonexistent.
Currently, he’s nearly dying.
Critically injured and near death.
Su Yunbing is already a level 10 expert, her Basic Soul Power Attribute reaching 15 points, Basic Spiritual Power around 100, combined with Top-Grade Spiritual Profession Equipment Enhancement and temporary aid from potency-boosting potions and Spiritual Power Potions, she can brainwash him adequately.
The plan went smoothly indeed.
After roughly three to four hours.
Hu Jian reappeared; his injuries were healed, his exterior seemed normal, yet perpetually mind-controlled, he now accepted any command unconditionally.
Su Yunbing lamented, "Just for brainwashing this worthless guy, spent quite a bit on expensive enhancement potions and Spiritual Power Potions. I originally planned to use these resources for more valuable puppets."
"Don’t worry, I think these expenses will be reimbursed by the Spirit Realm Military Intelligence Bureau!" Hang Yu already knew Old Xu’s new identity, so comforted Teacher Su, "Moreover, this guy’s value isn’t low. If we can crack the Secret Witch Hermit Association’s conspiracy this time, the rewards we reap surely won’t be small!"
Hang Yu ordered Hu Jian to return immediately.
Placing him as an undercover agent beside Wang Junwen.
Xu Tianhua glanced at Hu Jian who went off to execute the order, then at Su Yunbing... feeling a chill down his spine, this woman’s ability is too dangerous!
Does this mean Hang Yu could capture me, beat me half to death, starve me a few times, then throw me to Su Yunbing? As long as there are enough time and resources, she could brainwash and control completely, making me unable to defy her orders.
"Old Xu, don’t be shocked. The Permanent Charm ability of Innate Charm Technique, once hit, is practically unblockable but not without limitations." Hang Yu recognized his thoughts: "There are plenty of heaven-defying skills and inheritances in the Spirit Realm, so many that you can’t even imagine. Now that you’re the head of Jiang City’s largest espionage agency, you must be mentally prepared for this."