The enormous Landing Craft slowly entered the port. Bai Yunpeng led his team out to welcome it. The Landing Craft's gangway slowly extended as they stood waiting on the tarmac.

When Chen Gu emerged, secured in safety restraints and under the "escort" of Gong Shuxu, he was visibly surprised to see Bai Yunpeng. Bai Yunpeng, however, had already greeted him enthusiastically, giving him a warm embrace without any hesitation.

"Welcome back, our hero!"

Gong Shuxu wanted to warn him about potential contamination and advise against physical contact with a suspected Mutant. However, upon seeing Bai Yunpeng's military rank, his lips moved, but he ultimately said nothing.

Chen Gu was also somewhat moved. After all, the other man was a magnate from the Central Operations Room. His personal reception demonstrated that he was a man of his word, which reassured Chen Gu.

"Thank you, Marshal Bai."

After the brief welcoming ceremony, Chen Gu was still escorted by Gong Shuxu to a heavily defended convoy. The Bureau of Mystic Security then fully took over the subsequent transfer.

At an airport on Capital Star, Chen Jixian was astonished to find the Director-General herself waiting to greet him when he disembarked from the aircraft! His eyelids flickered upwards as several thoughts instantly crossed his mind.

He wasn't so arrogant as to believe that his position as the mere head of a branch in a remote region warranted a personal reception from the Director-General, Her Excellency Valkyrie, herself.

He calmly exchanged greetings with Aviloya. She tried to appear more "approachable," but her naturally aloof disposition made it difficult for her. After just a few words, an awkward silence fell between them.

Once in the car, Aviloya reverted to her usual self and got straight to the point with Chen Jixian. "Bai Yunpeng harbors treacherous ambitions," she said. "I suspect he intends to poach talent from our Bureau of Mystic Security!"

Indeed, the Director-General was no fool; she had already discerned the tactical magnate's true intentions from Bai Yunpeng's actions.

Chen Jixian asked, "Chen Gu?"

Aviloya nodded. "As a member of the Bureau of Mystic Security, you must help the Bureau protect our talent."

Bai Yunpeng was trying to bolster his own faction, and Aviloya was doing likewise.

Chen Jixian remained silent.

Most parents in this world share a common failing: they pin the dreams they couldn't achieve themselves onto their children, striving to raise them in the hope that they will accomplish what their parents could not.

For Chen Jixian, however, the roles were now reversed.

His adult son's lifelong dream had been to become a general, but a twist of fate led him to change careers. Now, his own "father" had the opportunity to join the military and fulfill that dream for him!

How could I possibly stop this? he thought. I should wholeheartedly approve and offer my full support!

Aviloya spoke in a serious tone. "Don't forget, you are now the Director of the Wuzhaoyin City branch! And..." Her voice softened slightly. "You come from the military; you know how dangerous army life is. The risks are far greater than working for our Bureau of Mystic Security."

Chen Jixian hesitated once more. Perhaps... I should still encourage Chen Zili to enlist after he graduates from college?

Aviloya felt she had said all that needed to be said, and silence once again settled in the car.

The convoy proceeded directly to the Bureau's headquarters. Aviloya led Chen Jixian inside, passing through multiple strict identity verifications, until they reached a vast laboratory in the deepest subterranean level. "This place was prepared especially for Chen Gu," she said. "Take a look."

"All examination procedures will in no way infringe upon any of his rights."

Then, Aviloya waved her hand, dismissing everyone present. "If there are no issues with his physical condition," she continued, "we will need his cooperation for some experiments to determine the reason he can hold multiple professions."

"This is of vital importance, as you should understand. He could change the entire history of Professionals!" Aviloya stated. "You are a Professional yourself; you should know this could immortalize his name!"

"If he goes to the military, it would be a tremendous waste."

Aviloya gave Chen Jixian some time to think before she continued, "Your upcoming promotion requires an enormous amount of resources. You would struggle to gather them on your own, even if you sold Chen's Biosciences. However, if you help the Bureau retain Chen Gu, we will provide all the resources you need."

This was a clear enticement, a promise of benefits.

Chen Jixian's eyelids lifted slightly. He looked around and asked, "Experiments?"

Aviloya immediately replied, "If you're concerned, you can accompany him throughout the entire process."

The more ethically questionable experiments would have to be abandoned. Given the circumstances, Aviloya had no choice but to settle for the next best option.

However, Chen Jixian still hadn't given his assent. Aviloya's brow furrowed slightly, and she made no further overtures.

The journey had been fraught with difficulties. Gong Shuxu performed his duties diligently, providing Chen Gu with the utmost "convenience" permissible within his authority. However, as Chen Gu was now a suspected Mutant, the security level assigned to him was extremely high.

The scope for Gong Shuxu's intervention was naturally limited. Getting him to break the rules was out of the question, not only due to the old man's principled nature but also because he was acutely aware that even a moment's carelessness in his work could lead to a cascade of disasters.

Furthermore, a massive, twenty-six-meter-tall Energy Gathering Mechanical Species insisted on staying close to Chen Gu, threatening to rebel otherwise, which further complicated matters.

This particular Energy Gathering Mechanical Species also had peculiar dietary needs, consuming strange and exotic items such as exceptionally high-grade Starship engine oil and expensive rare metals.

After considerable difficulty, they finally reached the outskirts of Capital Star, only to be forced to make a temporary stop.

Security on Capital Star was extremely stringent. The Bureau of Mystic Security had extensive experience dealing with individuals like Chen Gu. However, the Combat Rooster was another matter entirely. The Bureau had no prior experience transporting such a massive mechanical species into Capital Star while guaranteeing its safety en route.

Bai Yunpeng had actually been shadowing them the entire time. Whenever they encountered difficulties, Marshal Bai would casually remark from the sidelines, "Just leave it to our military. We aren't afraid of difficulties; we can solve any problem."

Gong Shuxu had already received a secret directive from the Director-General: during this journey, he was to strictly guard against military personnel and, at all costs, prevent them from interfering in any matter concerning Chen Gu.

Gong Shuxu also understood then: Bai Yunpeng truly harbored treacherous ambitions!

Consequently, regardless of the issue, old Master Gong would raise a hand in refusal, saying, "No need. Our Bureau of Mystic Security can handle it."

However, transporting such a powerful Energy Gathering Mechanical Species into Capital Star was something the Bureau of Mystic Security was truly at a loss to handle.

Fortunately, Gong Shuxu's grandson, who also worked for the Bureau, offered a suggestion. "Grandfather," he said, "ask my third uncle for help. He works at the Emperor Forest Club, and they transport giant beasts into Capital Star every year."

This Third Uncle, Gong Shuxie, was indeed Gong Shuxu's third son. The Emperor Forest Club was a premier club on Capital Star that organized behemoth combat tournaments and was one of the few qualified to participate directly in the official championships.

Gong Shuxu thought to himself that his third son's club usually transported ordinary behemoths, whereas this was an Energy Gathering Mechanical Species. However, with no other options available, he still called his third son.

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