Ding-ling-ling!

Just as the call with Ye Yuwan had disconnected, the phone rang again.

Jiang Chen glanced at the caller ID, his face suddenly changed, and he answered the phone with utmost seriousness, "Do you need help? I am in the Northern Confederation right now!"

"Mr. Jiang, it's okay on my end." A hearty voice came through the receiver.

Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback and then chuckled, "So, you're alone?"

"Alone, yes. Mr. Jiang, the reason I'm calling is to tell you something. Did you guys annihilate the Fulang Family?"

Jiang Chen's expression darkened as he said gravely, "You received the news so quickly? And you know I took part as well?"

"Not exactly! The report didn't mention your involvement, it only mentioned the Holy Court, but I saw the traces left by Blood Saber at the scene, and considering you just said you were in the Northern Confederation, I figured you must have been involved too!"

Realization dawned on Jiang Chen, who then asked in a soft voice, "So you're contacting me because...?"

"It's my fault for not getting hold of this information sooner. I only found out when I received the news and went to investigate!" The voice on the other end sounded somewhat remorseful.

"Wait, you've gone to investigate? Did you encounter Dark Thunder?" Jiang Chen suddenly remembered Dark Thunder checking the underground base and asked anxiously.

"Mr. Jiang, rest assured, only I came here to investigate. I let that brother go because I thought he was from the Holy Court. If I had known he was your man, I would have handed the stuff over to him!"

"Stuff?!" Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback: "What stuff?"

"The Dark Church placed a big wager this time. The ones you've wiped out represent half of their middle and upper ranks. The other half has already infiltrated various major forces. This time, they were completely seduced by the Gene Organization's offer to enhance their strength. Ten spots to be elevated to the Venerable Realm caused the Dark Church to sell out all their members below that level!"

Jiang Chen's face paled as he said urgently, "They've already sent people to infiltrate the major forces?"

"Yes, but not all of them—only into five forces: the Flame Dragon Group of your Flame Dragon Kingdom, the Knight Protectors of the Holy Court, the Spa Training Camp of the Ge'er Family, the number one assassination organization of the sect forces, Blood Ming Assassins, and one team that seems to have infiltrated a sect within the Flame Dragon Kingdom, but it's still unclear which one!"

Jiang Chen's eyebrows furrowed deeply, he said in astonishment, "They managed to infiltrate the Flame Dragon Group?"

"They used the Flame Dragon Group's recent recruitment to infiltrate. Mr. Jiang, I have a list here, the names of those the Dark Church has infiltrated into the major forces... Uh, could you please visit the Spa Training Camp for me? Their contact number changes periodically, and ever since I... and also because I'm currently after all..." The voice trailed off, tinted with a hint of dejection.

"Of course I can." Jiang Chen nodded without hesitation.

"Mr. Jiang, thank you! I'll immediately go after your man!" The voice over the phone expressed gratitude.

"Alright! By the way, if these forces root out these people, won't that expose you?" Jiang Chen agreed, then voiced his concern.

"No it won't, Mr. Jiang. Rest assured, they won't suspect me. I found this out through a secret investigation. The list is not complete, but there are leads, they should be able to unravel the whole thing!"

"Good, as long as it doesn't compromise you. Remember, always prioritize your own safety. Only by staying alive can you seek revenge!" Jiang Chen earnestly admonished.

"Yes! I understand!"

Phew!

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Chen took a light breath, his eyebrows tightly knitted as he pondered over the information he had received.

What is the Dark Church trying to do? Are they looking to dissolve these forces from within, or to win them over?

After thinking for a while, Jiang Chen shook his head to clear it and temporarily set the matter aside. He picked up his phone and dialed a number.

"Hey, Young Jiang," the phone connected quickly, and Elder Qing's hearty voice came through the speaker, "What's up? Did you come to settle scores with me because your fiancée was attacked?"

"No, no, no, I'm here to thank Elder Qing for your help! I'm really grateful that you personally protected Jing Yi, thanks to you and Elder Bai!" Jiang Chen said with a light chuckle.

"Old Bai, did you hear that? It's not easy to get this kid to say thanks!" Elder Qing laughed.

"Haha! Hearing this kid say thanks makes that fight worth it!"

Elder Qing and Elder Bai's cheerful laughter came from the receiver.

Jiang Chen smiled slightly, then his expression became serious, "Elder Qing, could you please summon Spirit You to Xi Bo for me? I need him to interrogate someone."

"Okay," Elder Qing didn't ask why it had to be Spirit You who went to Xi Bo but agreed directly.

"Also... never mind, I'll talk about it when I get back. The people from the Holy Court will also be there, so please wait for me there. This matter is quite serious! Also, ask the Family Head of the Tang Family to invite the main figures of the Tang Family, Mo Family, Lou Family, Ouyang Family, and... never mind, just these, to come over!" Jiang Chen spoke again.

"Oh? Alright, I'll have Little Tang take care of it. We'll wait for your return here!" In Elder Qing's voice, there was a trace of surprise; the use of the word 'serious' by Jiang Chen meant it was indeed very serious!

"Okay, see you at Xi Bo!" Jiang Chen replied and hung up the phone.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chen made another call, "Come to Xi Bo in the Flame Dragon Kingdom tomorrow, I want you to meet someone."

"Okay!" The person on the other end didn't say anything else and simply agreed.

After hanging up, Jiang Chen took a deep breath, his brows smoothing out as he murmured softly, "Come on then, I really want to see what kind of tricks you're trying to pull!"

Ding-dong!

A while later, the doorbell rang, and Jiang Chen got up to open the door.

"Young Master!" Dark Thunder entered, speaking in a low voice, "This is from a mysterious person who asked me to give it to you."

Dark Thunder took out a letter and handed it to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen took the letter, nodded slightly, "He's one of us. Go find Hu Zi and rest. Tomorrow we're heading back to the Flame Dragon together."

"Yes!" Dark Thunder replied.

Ding-ling-ling!

Just after Dark Thunder left, another phone call came in.

Jiang Chen frowned slightly, took out his phone to look, and with a slight surprise, answered, "Hello, President Qiu?"

"Mr. Jiang, the Martial Alliance is holding a meeting next Monday. Do you think you can join us?" The voice of Qiu Boyuan, the president of the Dingjing branch of the Martial Alliance, came over the phone.

"I was about to decline," Jiang Chen started to refuse but suddenly remembered that he had once crippled Li Yunfeng, the branch president of Jincheng, and his son Li Lei. This time Qiu Boyuan must be calling for him to deal with this matter!

Although Li Yunfeng and his son Li Lei were now far below Jiang Chen's level, he still owed a debt of gratitude to Qiu Boyuan.

"Alright, I'll be back in Jincheng next Monday. I'll leave the matter with Li Yunfeng and his son to President Qiu!" Jiang Chen changed tune and agreed.

"You're too polite, Mr. Jiang. Then I will come to the Jiang Family to find you."

"Okay!"

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