As soon as the Human Emperor Banner came out, I became the Lord of the Old Ones

Chapter 203 The Secret of Shattered Stars

In addition, there is another piece of news that I'm not sure whether to call good or bad.

Chu Zhifeng was knocked unconscious by Hou Zhijian on the ring and was rushed to the hospital, where he was resuscitated for four or five hours before regaining consciousness.

Hou Zhijian's dive and slam was not a fatal problem.

The most serious problem was that his heart and cerebral cortex had developed severe lesions. According to the attending physician, an ordinary person would have died suddenly from severe cerebral hemorrhage long ago.

Fortunately, Chu Zhifeng's body had been tempered by the Cardless Flow until it was as strong as steel.

That's how they narrowly escaped disaster.

However, no matter how meticulous the treatment and how hard the training, it is almost impossible to return to one's peak condition.

For safety's sake, the doctor even advised him against establishing a mental link with a combat-type guardian spirit again.

Otherwise, you will 100% suffer from spiritual erosion.

For a battle spirit master determined to shine on the sacred arena of spirit duels.

This ending is even harder to accept than dying in the ring.

After all, they had spent many years together, and Chu Zhifeng had brought many honors to the Kuangtie Club.

Even though they hated his betrayal, everyone was still deeply saddened upon hearing the news.

"Everyone has the right to choose their own path, and will inevitably pay the price for their choices."

Xu Yan and Chu Zhifeng weren't close, so he sighed softly, bringing the matter to a close.

After finishing our late-night snack, it was already 2 a.m.

Everyone took the opportunity to rest, and Xu Yan also closed his eyes in the staff dormitory of the Kuangtie Club.

However, half an hour later, hearing the even breathing sounds coming from the surrounding rooms, he opened his eyes again.

Twenty minutes later.

Xu Yan appeared like a semi-transparent shadow on the rooftop of the tallest building closest to the Shattered Star Club, looking down at the club's movements.

With the problems of the Kuangtie Club basically resolved, the next step is to address his own issues.

Xu Yan felt that the Shattered Star Club still had immense value that could be further explored.

For example, where did the Shattered Star Club get its banned substances?
The boss's underground laboratory was only responsible for data testing and feedback, which was considered the first step in the manufacturing of banned drugs.

There must be even more advanced and secretive pharmaceutical manufacturing bases within Dawn City, serving as direct suppliers to the Shattered Star Club.

If the big boss's confidential information is correct, this pharmaceutical base is definitely related to Liming Heavy Industry.

Xu Yan had no interest whatsoever in destroying the banned drug manufacturing base.

However, he felt that if the Black Dream organization already had a vanguard that bypassed Lelena's Rolling Stones Club and infiltrated Dawn City, they would definitely not let go of this golden opportunity.

Dawn Heavy Industry is the pillar supporting Dawn City.

As soon as this colossal pillar collapses—no, as soon as there are signs of it collapsing—the order of Dawn City will surely crumble instantly.

At that time, whatever the Black Dream organization's plan was, it would be much easier to carry it out.

Furthermore, the many high-end sealing cards displayed in the Shattered Star Club, as well as the large quantity of enhancement potions tainted with malevolent energy, were also things that Xu Yan coveted.

When I came to investigate the day before yesterday, the place was crowded with people and heavily guarded, so I couldn't find an opportunity to make a move.

I wonder what the Shattered Star Club will look like tonight, facing a major crisis and filled with panic.
This was somewhat unexpected for Xu Yan.

The Shattered Stars Club had just closed for the night, and the shrewd and capable sales staff greeted the last group of members with beaming smiles. There was no trace of the impact of their recent setbacks or the impending investigation.

However, the office area on the third floor was brightly lit, and it seemed that all the management team had gathered there to discuss countermeasures.

From the alley behind the Shattered Star Club, rows of fully enclosed vans continued to drive out of the central business district and disappear into the vast darkness.

Xu Yan narrowed his eyes.

All the drivers were found to be wearing masks and sunglasses, covering their faces completely even in the dead of night.

On the edge of the central business district, there should have been several patrol teams responsible for security late at night, but strangely, none of them appeared today.

Xu Yan's mind raced. Like a giant gecko, he silently climbed down the facade of the high-rise building and circled around to the poor alley behind the Shattered Star Club.

The bustling scene of moving things here confirmed his judgment.

Many staff members, wearing sunglasses and masks like the drivers, were loading large quantities of tightly sealed enhancement drugs and training equipment onto the vehicle.

They even noticed the problem with the sewers.

Several water pumps started up together, continuously pumping away the sewage contaminated by the banned drugs.

They then poured sewage transported from elsewhere, of unknown composition, into the sewers to cover it up.

Two other spirit masters summoned two guardian spirits that were similar to crystal slime but several times larger, and they burrowed into the depths of the sewer. Immediately afterwards, a faint fragrance wafted from the manhole cover.

This is likely an attempt to destroy and transfer evidence.

Xu Yan pondered for a moment.

These scenes were secretly filmed.

Of course, he didn't use the flash.

Five minutes later, Xu Yan sneaked into the building where the Shattered Star Club was located.

Perhaps to avoid suspicion, the security guards here were much less numerous than usual tonight, which made it easier for Xu Yan to sneak in.

After several months of adjustments, "Jelly" and his teamwork reached a level of perfect harmony, as if they were telepathically linked.

Xu Yan snapped his fingers silently.

The "jelly" immediately crawled into the grille at the ventilation duct outlet.

This is the central business district. The Shattered Star Club only rents three floors of this building, so it's impossible for them to carry out exaggerated militarization.

The defenses inside and outside the ventilation ducts are much sparser than those in the boss's underground laboratory.

"Jelly" secured the meeting room on the third floor without breaking a sweat.

This is also the area where the thermal response is most concentrated and intense in infrared sensing.

At least a dozen people with normal body temperatures gathered here, smoking and discussing countermeasures.

"Jelly" has just pressed its tentacles against the wall of the ventilation duct near the ceiling, simulating a structure similar to an eardrum, to collect information about what's happening below.

Xu Yan then heard Sheikh Krat's voice.

In the past few days, in order to deal with the Shattered Star Club, Xu Yan studied a lot of information, including a video of the club owner being interviewed, and memorized the characteristics of the other party's voice.

"Please rest assured, everyone. How could 'Aurora Life' abandon us? Don't forget, we're all in this together. If this matter is investigated thoroughly, we will certainly be disgraced, but the serious defects in 'Aurora Life's' new product card will also be impossible to hide!"

(End of this chapter)