Card maker? No, I'm a mechanic!

Chen Ming's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he stared at the pure black card in Jiang Zhe's hand.

"So you really fought your way in?"

"Not entirely, some of them got to sleep," Jiang Zhe shrugged casually.

"Asleep..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming's lips twitched violently a few times.

He could certainly understand what Jiang Zhe meant by those words.

I originally thought Jiang Zhe was just sneaking around, but is that really the case?

"How much time has passed...?"

Thinking about it, Chen Ming's heart was suddenly filled with turbulent waves.

Keep in mind that it's only been three months since Jiang Zhe passed the Level 1 Card Master exam, right?

Is it possible for someone to grow to the point where they can single-handedly destroy a base in such a short time?

What kind of progress is this? It's practically a genetic mutation!

"Boom!"

The sounds overhead grew clearer, clearly indicating that the city's defense forces were advancing rapidly.

"There's no time for sentimentality."

Chen Ming grabbed the black card, his expression becoming unusually serious.

"Jiang Zhe, this card can not only open the teleportation array, but also open that bastard's secret stash."

A glint flashed in his eyes, and he then turned to look at his other colleagues.

"Brothers, let's raid Gao Chi's vault, then use the teleportation array to leave this place."

"This is what we deserve!"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of desire ignited in the hearts of the several hesitant employees around him.

Since things have already come to this, I might as well make a quick buck and run away.

"Let's do it!"

The group responded quickly and followed Chen Ming as he rushed deeper into the area.

……

A few minutes later, in front of a secret room in the underground base.

"drop……"

As the black card was activated, the heavy vault door slowly opened.

"Quickly, take as much as you can!"

Chen Ming roared, and everyone immediately rushed in like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey.

He didn't hold back either, specifically choosing those hard currencies that were small in size and easy to convert into cash.

"Jiang Zhe, aren't you going to order anything?"

As Chen Ming stuffed a few cards into his pocket, he turned to look at Jiang Zhe, who was not far away.

"No, I've already gotten what I wanted most."

Jiang Zhe patted his backpack, feeling the heavy spoils inside.

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

After all, while these things are valuable, they are just money; their technological value far exceeds that of the energy furnace.

Moreover, these items are stolen goods, so if the other party has a way to track them down, it could be quite troublesome.

Given his current strategy of seeking stability, there's really no need for him to be greedy for this opportunity.

"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Chen Ming quickly filled a backpack and then walked straight to a circular platform at the end of the secret room.

The platform was covered with various complex runes, clearly indicating that it was an escape teleportation array.

"Jiang Zhe".

The next moment, Chen Ming turned around and looked at this person, who was once a promising stock and is now his savior, with a complex yet sincere expression in his eyes.

"I can't thank you enough. If it weren't for you today, I, Chen Ming, would probably be dead."

"The destination of this teleportation array should be the headquarters' territory, but I'm not stupid enough to walk into a trap."

As he spoke, he walked to the edge of the teleportation array and then kicked one of the nodes hard.

"Click..."

The nodes distorted, and the light from the teleportation array instantly became extremely unstable, flickering violently.

"Although I don't understand these things, destroying a positioning coordinate is still an option."

"Without location tracking, teleportation is now a matter of luck, and it will be very difficult for headquarters to locate us."

Taking a deep breath, Chen Ming revealed a carefree expression.

He seemed to suddenly remember something, and then pulled out a card from the pile of spoils and tossed it to Jiang Zhe.

"Here, this is what I just found in the slush fund. It's a one-way communication card that the head office was researching."

"If you ever need any dirty or strenuous work in the future, or anything that can't be done in the light of day, just come to me."

"And it's absolutely safe as long as you're the only one who contacts me."

He paused, then grinned.

"I may not have any other skills, but I'm quite adept at scheming and protecting myself."

It's a deal.

Jiang Zhe also smiled and nodded, "Take care of yourself."

After saying that, Chen Ming no longer hesitated.

Then, leading this group of future members, they stepped into the shimmering teleportation array.

"Buzz..."

The next moment, accompanied by a strong spatial distortion, everyone's figures instantly disappeared from their original spot.

However, at the same time that the teleportation array was successfully activated.

"Waaah...waaah..."

A piercing alarm suddenly began to echo throughout the entire underground base, and red emergency lights flashed wildly.

"What the hell? It automatically destroys evidence after you run away?"

Upon seeing this, Jiang Zhe cursed inwardly.

Clearly, Gao Chi was prepared to be pursued when he set up this escape route.

Therefore, once the teleportation array is activated, the self-destruct program naturally follows.

The ground beneath my feet began to tremble violently, and rubble began to fall from above.

"Let's go!"

Without much hesitation, Jiang Zhe unleashed his mental power instantly.

"Zzz..."

A flash of lightning.

Jiang Zhe's figure also turned into a blurry afterimage, rushing wildly outwards along the path he had come from.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Explosions had already begun deep within the base behind us.

However, this complex and sturdy fortification did not completely collapse.

The passage leading to the secret chamber was completely blocked by falling rocks, almost eliminating any possibility of tracking it.

……

A moment later, on the outskirts of the mining area.

The mining area was in complete chaos at this point.

The astonishing things hidden deep inside could not be concealed in the end and were all discovered by the soldiers who forced their way in.

There were exclamations everywhere, along with the clamor of various people carrying evidence.

Although the city defense forces did not find any clues about the fluctuations in the ruins this time.

But by a twist of fate, they discovered something even more interesting.

However, the level four elder and Jin Haotian had disappeared, seemingly having gone elsewhere to negotiate.

Jiang Zhe was hiding in the shadow of an armored vehicle, quickly straightening his clothes.

He first deliberately messed up his hair and smeared ash on his face to make himself look disheveled.

He then swaggered out of the shadows and headed straight for the command vehicle.

"Old Lin, how is the situation?"

Professor Lin opened his eyes upon hearing the sound, and his gaze couldn't help but sweep over the disheveled man's body.

"They even put on an act with me... but looks like things are settled?"

"Thanks to you, everything went well."

Jiang Zhe chuckled, then opened the car door and got in.

"But over there..." He pointed in the direction of the mining area.

Don't worry.

Professor Lin waved his hand dismissively, speaking in a relaxed tone.

"That old guy got entangled with Haotian and went for tea; he won't be back anytime soon."

"But I doubt he'll ever come back."

"After all, what they found this time will keep these rats busy."

As he spoke, he changed the subject, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"Our departure date from the capital is fast approaching!"