They traveled through time at the same time, but the villainous scientist

Chapter 369 People coming from all sides
a few hours later
As the plane landed smoothly, the moment the cabin door opened, a gust of air carrying a damp sea breeze and the faint scent of cherry blossoms rushed in.

Zhang Chulan stretched and followed Zhuge Qing down the gangway. The feeling of stepping onto foreign soil invigorated him.

A group of men in black suits came to greet them. The leader was about fifty years old, with his hair neatly combed and a perfunctory, humble smile on his face.

They all bowed at a ninety-degree angle, their movements perfectly synchronized.

"Mr. Zhuge, and distinguished guests, you must be tired from your journey. Please follow me."

"Wow, this service is on par with Haidilao."

Zhang Chulan lowered his voice and whispered something to Wang Ye beside him.

"This is the spirit of craftsmanship!"

Wang Ye smiled and then followed.

The group was led to several black luxury cars that were already waiting on the tarmac.

The vehicle silently glided into the traffic and eventually entered the steel forest composed of neon lights and skyscrapers.

The hotel occupied the top few floors of a building, and the elevator was private, requiring a card to operate.

The interior is understatedly luxurious, with the air filled with the scent of fine incense—a tranquil aroma blending agarwood and sandalwood.

"interesting."

“From the moment we left the airport until we entered this hotel, we were observed by at least sixteen ‘eyes’.”

Some of them...are quite professional.

Xiao Zizai stood in front of the suite's huge floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the endless stream of cars below, a playful smile playing on his lips.

"They must be ninjas from the Fish Dragon Society, right?"

The clarinet leaned against the wall and answered.

The organization that manages the supernatural beings in this area is the Fish-Dragon Society, and its role is similar to theirs.

This is an international incident, and since they are all extraordinary individuals, it's understandable that such undercover agents were deployed.

Zhang Chulan sighed. He had sensed some gazes earlier, but he couldn't pinpoint the exact number.

"Everyone, go change your clothes first; the real show is tonight's banquet."

Zhuge Qing said that the main event was the upcoming dinner.

Zhang Chulan sighed. He had been hoping to sneak out and try some authentic Japanese ramen, but now it seemed like that was completely out of the question.

He scratched his head and dragged his suitcase into his room.

Wang Ye didn't rush to act. He strolled around the living room twice, seemingly casually, but in reality, he had already set up a treacherous plan.

As he moved, the air in the entire suite seemed to ripple slightly, and an invisible field instantly enveloped the entire space.

"There were no listening devices or cameras."

Wang yawned, then picked up his cloth bag and swayed towards another bedroom.
"But the 'audience' outside is quite dedicated."

Inside the study, Zhuge Qing had already opened his laptop, and a chibi-style figure appeared on the screen.

"Qing, the encrypted connection has been set up and we can contact the domestic area at any time."

Er Zhuang's voice rang out, clear and crisp.

"Contact Chairman Zhao,"

Zhuge Qing's fingertips tapped lightly on the keyboard, his expression focused.
"Tell him we have arrived safely. Also, send me another copy of the latest information from the participating organizations here."

……

As night deepened, the doorbell of the suite rang precisely when the clock on the wall struck seven.

"Distinguished guests, the banquet is about to begin. Please follow me."

A waiter dressed in a tailcoat and wearing white gloves stood respectfully outside the door and bowed deeply to Zhang Chulan as he opened the door.

When they reappeared in the living room, everyone had changed into formal attire appropriate for the occasion.

Zhuge Qing wore a well-tailored dark blue suit, which made him look even more upright and refined.
Wang Ye still had that lazy look, but the suit he wore gave him a touch of the noble air of a scion of a prominent family.
Xiao Zizai wore his gold-rimmed glasses and looked quite refined;

The clarinet is like a moving mountain, silent and reliable.

Zhang Chulan straightened his tie, feeling a bit suffocated.

The banquet hall is located on the top floor of the hotel, with a huge crystal chandelier hanging from the dome, illuminating the entire hall as bright as day.

Melodious classical music flowed in the air, and well-dressed men and women, holding champagne glasses, gathered in twos and threes, conversing in hushed tones in various languages.

This place brings together representatives from extraordinary organizations around the world, each exuding an extraordinary aura.

The moment Zhuge Qing and his party stepped into the hall, the previously noisy atmosphere paused briefly.

Countless gazes, some scrutinizing, some curious, and some wary, were cast upon them.

The atmosphere in the hall shifted subtly, and whispers broke out again, but this time, the focus of the conversation had clearly shifted.

"I rely on..."

Zhang Chulan was taken aback by the commotion. He instinctively lowered his hat brim and leaned close to the black tube, whispering:
"Brother Black Pipe, what's going on? Is Brother Qing this famous in the overseas community of supernatural beings?"

He knew that Zhuge Qing was renowned in academic circles, but the way these people looked at him was not as simple as looking at a young scholar.

"This incident is not widely known in China, but it is almost common knowledge in overseas circles. Several years ago, Behemoth orchestrated a kidnapping operation against our researchers in Europe, and the company sent an action team to rescue them."

Hei Guan's gaze swept across the crowd as he explained in a low voice.

"And then?" Zhang Chulan pressed.

"Behemoth dispatched 'Hero Shaun,' whose strength is similar to our 'Two Heroes,' and he is one of Behemoth's top combat forces in Europe."

The clarinet paused, seemingly recalling the scene from that time.

"According to the original plan, we were responsible for holding back the perimeter while another elite team broke in to carry out the rescue. I was also in the perimeter support group at the time."

"But before we could even take action, we received the order to complete the mission."

"Later I learned that Zhuge Qing had single-handedly broken through Behemoth's blockade and even defeated Sean head-on."

He was somewhat moved, as this was the first time he had carried out such a mission.

The target who was supposed to be rescued actually came out all by himself. Who can we complain to?
Wow! That's amazing?!

Zhang Chulan was somewhat surprised that someone could single-handedly defeat a being comparable to "two heroes" head-on.

But then I remembered Zhuge Qing's performance at the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony, and it seemed perfectly reasonable.

But was it already this strong a few years ago?
He couldn't help but glance at Wang Ye beside him.

Master Wang glanced at Zhang Chulan; he knew exactly what the kid was thinking.

"Qing, long time no see! I didn't expect 'Nadutong' to send you as their representative this time!"

Just then, a hearty and loud voice interrupted Zhang Chulan's thoughts.

A somewhat overweight, blond-haired, blue-eyed middle-aged man, holding a wine glass, walked through the crowd, laughing loudly, towards them.

“This is all thanks to you, Mr. Ron.”

Zhuge Qing smiled appropriately and went to greet him.

"Haha, let bygones be bygones!"

"My original suggestion still stands."

If you're willing, Behemoth's doors are always open for you, and the treatment you receive will be three times better than at 'All-in-One'!

The man called Ron stepped forward and spoke to Zhuge Qing.

He spoke these words very loudly, making no attempt to hide them from those around him.

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, but I'm quite happy with my current job."

Zhuge Qing smiled and raised his wine cup in a gesture of respect.

Triple pay? Even if you sold your entire Behemoth empire, you couldn't afford Qing Ge's current treatment!
Zhang Chulan silently complained to himself, thinking that people abroad probably had no idea what Zhuge Qing was doing.

"Really? That's such a shame."

"But work is work, there are always times when things don't go well, you can contact me anytime."

Come on, come on. Judging from your appearance, this must be your first time attending an event like this, right?

Let me introduce everyone here to you, so we don't make a fool of ourselves later.

A hint of regret flashed in Ron's eyes, but he quickly regained his warm smile.

Ron's demeanor was that of a semi-host...

He pulled Zhuge Qing along and began weaving through the crowd, introducing him to the leaders of various supernatural organizations.

"This is Sir Galahad, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Their family history dates back to the First Crusade."

Ron pointed to a pale-faced, gloomy-eyed silver-haired nobleman. The man merely nodded reservedly, but did not engage in further conversation.

"This is Spencer, the president of the Emerald Society..."

Ron then pointed to an elderly man in a suit and introduced them one by one.

The way these people looked at Zhuge Qing varied; some were curious, some were assessing, and some were wary.

Firstly, Zhuge Qing was a new face, and secondly, there was the opponent's strength.

After all, they all knew more or less about Zhuge Qing defeating the hero Xiao En.

Zhuge Qing didn't seem to care; he was neither humble nor arrogant.

He listened attentively to Ron's introduction and nodded politely to everyone.

Ron's admiration grew even stronger, but at the same time, he also felt a little regretful.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and the undercurrents of polite conversation, the heavy double doors of the banquet hall were slowly pushed open from the outside by a waiter.

The once noisy hall fell silent once more.

Surrounded by two rows of solemn-looking guards dressed in traditional attire, the group slowly entered.

The one who led the way for them was the head of the Ishikawa family, the president of the Fish and Dragon Society.

Only one person could be personally greeted and guided by the host.

That is the king from Nathan Island...

(End of this chapter)