The operator nervously swallowed again, pushed open the door, but as soon as he entered, he lowered his head as if he wanted to hide it in his crotch. He didn't look up at Fu Jianjun, but huddled in the doorway like a defeated rooster, his mouth dry and not knowing how to speak.
Fu Jianjun was deep in thought, racking his brains. A problem had been plaguing him, preventing him from carrying out his work. After the National Security Bureau and the Dragon Group members completely disappeared, the old general, having somehow obtained information that they had all been killed by Li Yang, didn't believe it at first. In his view, although Li Yang was also a cultivator and favored by some higher-ups, his strength was still inferior to those from prestigious sects. He didn't have the ability to kill, let alone so many. However, unable to dissuade the old general from his belief, he had no choice but to compromise and begin dealing with Li Yang.
However, the unusual situation that followed in Xishan caused him even more headaches. According to reports, Xishan had inexplicably trembled more than ten times in recent times. Local earthquake experts went to conduct a thorough, high-level inspection and testing, but the results showed that an earthquake was not imminent. A high-tech infrared detector was used to examine the entire mountain, but still no progress was made. The reason why Xishan was trembling remained unknown.
Since scientific explanations failed to hold up, another rumor began to circulate: a gigantic demon was about to emerge from the Western Mountains, and this was a sign that the demon was about to be born. Fortunately, this rumor was quickly suppressed. Otherwise, he didn't know what consequences it would have caused. In fact, he also wondered if there really was a giant demon about to be born beneath the Western Mountains, otherwise why would it cause such violent tremors?
Just as he was having a terrible headache, he looked up and saw the operator whose head was almost tucked into his crotch. He frowned and asked, "Is there something wrong?"
Chapter 945: Terrifying Creature
"Chief of Staff, I have important intelligence to report," the operator stammered nervously.
"Oh?" Fu Jianjun glanced at him indifferently, seemingly unconcerned. After all, what valuable information could a mere operator like him possibly possess?
The operator took a deep breath, looked up and gave Fu Jianjun a serious look, and said earnestly, "Reporting to the Chief of Staff, I have received reliable information that it relates to Xishan."
A look of surprise flashed across Fu Jianjun's eyes. It was about Xishan? He was currently racking his brains over the Xishan matter, feeling lost and unable to find a solution. This junior operator had just blurted out that he had received important information. Fu Jianjun then gave him a more formal look and said, "Oh? Is that so? Then tell me about it?"
Encouraged by Fu Jianjun, the operator's courage surged, and she felt her value was being recognized. She said excitedly, "I have reliable information that the tremors below Xishan are not caused by an earthquake or anything like that. Instead, there is an extremely terrifying and enormous creature causing trouble. That terrifying creature possesses extremely powerful energy, and it seems that it is about to be born soon."
Fu Jianjun's expression changed drastically. He sat bolt upright, his eyes flashing with a piercing light as he stared directly at the operator, almost as if he could see right through him. He said in a deep voice, "Where did you get this information? Do you know what you're saying?"
The operator nervously swallowed, her face slightly pale, and gritted her teeth, taking a deep breath before saying, "I know what I'm saying. I will take responsibility for my actions."
Fu Jianjun sneered, "Who do you think you are? Can you take responsibility for something this big? Even if I killed you, you still couldn't afford to take responsibility."
The operator broke out in a cold sweat from Fu Jianjun's chilling smile, but determined to take a gamble, he refused to reveal anything about Li Yang and gritted his teeth, saying, "Even if you kill me, I will do my part. I am just a lowly operator, but as a member of the General Staff, I must do my part."
Fu Jianjun stared intently at the operator for a long time before nodding slightly and saying, "You did a great job. Your spirit deserves praise. If everyone were like you, I think there wouldn't be so many troubles in this society. I've noted what you said, and I'll pay attention to what you mentioned."
The operator breathed a sigh of relief. Even if Fu Jianjun didn't believe him today, at least he had made an impression on him. That was already a significant achievement.
"Then I'll head out first. Chief of Staff, you're busy~" The operator politely backed out of the office. Once outside, a draft blew in, and a chill spread through him. He then realized with a start that his clothes were completely soaked.
"Luckily, it didn't leak out, otherwise, that credit would have gone to that kid Li Yang," the operator thought smugly as he returned to his seat. After he left Fu Jianjun's office, Fu Jianjun stared at his departing figure for a long time. Suddenly, he picked up the phone and dialed a special number.
"Hello, General, it's me, Xiao Fu," Fu Jianjun said respectfully.
"Hmm. How's it going?" A somewhat aged but authoritative voice rang out on the phone.
"The order to deal with Li Yang has been issued, and a dedicated department is already carrying it out. I think Li Yang's days are definitely not going to be easy. However, I think that dealing with people like him using secular legal means or ordinary people probably won't be very effective," Fu Jianjun said cautiously.
"Yes. I understand that too. For cultivators, they're practically gods compared to ordinary people. Using methods for ordinary people against them is no longer realistic. But he's currently existing in Jiangdong City as an ordinary person, so we need to erase his existence and foundation in the mortal world. That way, he won't be able to stay in the mortal realm. Then we can use other methods to deal with him. Once that happens, he'll have nowhere to go."
"General, you are truly wise. I know what to do now," Fu Jianjun said with a hint of flattery.
"However, there's something I want to report to the general, though I can't confirm its veracity. But it reminds me of something unpleasant. It's about Xishan," Fu Jianjun suddenly said cautiously.
"The matter of Xishan? You've made progress in your investigation of the matter of Xishan?"
“I’m skeptical of this news because I’ve been completely clueless. While I do know something about strange things, I’m far less knowledgeable than you, General. I can’t confirm the veracity of this news, so I’d like to ask you to help me verify it,” Fu Jianjun said softly.
"Oh. Then tell me about it."
"Some people say that the tremors under Xishan Mountain are not caused by underground movement, but by other reasons. This reason sounds very strange and unbelievable. I can't believe it. But this explanation seems to make more sense for the current problems with Xishan Mountain."
"Oh. Tell me about it~"
"The news says the tremors in Xishan were caused by a gigantic, terrifying creature about to awaken beneath the mountain. This hypothesis really surprised me, and at the same time, it made everything clear!"
"Is a gigantic being about to awaken?"
"Yes. That's what the message says. What do you think, General?"
"Where did the information come from?" The general's tone suddenly became stern.
"It was a message relayed by a junior operator in the General Staff, who claimed to have received the information. But I suspect it wasn't really the information he received; someone else was probably reporting a message to the General Staff, which he then intercepted. He took the opportunity to embezzle the information and claim the credit for himself. I saw through his little trick immediately," Fu Jianjun said disdainfully.
"Yes, I think that's probably the case. Then go and find out who reported this information. This is very important to us. Only by finding out who this person is can I confirm the veracity of this information," the general said in a deep voice.
"General, you...you also believe that there's a gigantic, terrifying creature about to awaken down there?" Fu Jianjun asked, his face slightly pale and his voice filled with anxiety. If all of this were true, Xishan was so enormous, what kind of creature would it be to cause it to tremble so constantly? How much power would it take to achieve such an effect? If such a gigantic creature suddenly awakened, pushed aside Xishan, and descended upon the world, wouldn't that be the end of the world? More terrifying than the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park?
Chapter 946: Getting Serious
"That's possible. Otherwise, those Japanese and American supernatural beings wouldn't have gathered there. Fortunately, they were wiped out by our people. I guess they gathered there specifically for this thing," the general said.
"What kind of thing would that be?" Fu Jianjun asked, spitting out his saliva.
"I'm not entirely sure either. That's why I'm sending you to find the person who reported the information."
“Okay, I’ll go right now,” Fu Jianjun said immediately.
"Okay, I'll wait here."
"Yes, I'll do it as soon as possible." Fu Jianjun put down the phone, immediately walked to the door, opened it, and looked at the operator, saying, "Come here."
The operator didn't know what had happened, but seeing Fu Jianjun's expectant look, she felt much better. Could it be that her luck was about to change and she was about to embark on a path to stardom?
The operator, beaming with excitement, rushed to Fu Jianjun and asked expectantly, "Chief of Staff, you wanted to see me?"
"Good. I have something to ask you. Come with me." Fu Jianjun said, turning and walking back to his office. The operator followed him in, standing respectfully in front of the desk, looking at Fu Jianjun expectantly.
"Alright, there are no outsiders here. Tell me, where did you get that information from?" Fu Jianjun asked bluntly.
"No, no one! I got the information myself!" the operator said, her face changing drastically, filled with panic.
"Let me tell you, don't try to use your tricks on me. If I can't even see through your little schemes, then I might as well quit being the chief of staff and go home to drink porridge!" Fu Jianjun said with a chuckle.