<h4>Chapter 1463: Chapter 1771: Authorization</h4>


    Ling Chen pondered for a moment and said, "That research facility is owned by the military. If I follow your instructions, wouldn’t that put me against the military? How can you guarantee my safety?"


    "That’s not something you need to worry about," the other person said with a smile. "What if I told you that all your actions are authorized by the military? Would that interest you?"


    Hearing this, a gleam immediately shed in Ling Chen’s eyes. Military authorization? This matter indeed sounds interesting. That research facility is managed by the military, and the military’s research institute is in charge of it. From any angle, the research facility is military property, and the military has the right to directly oversee it. However, the other party told him that this operation was authorized by the military, which definitely implies some issues.


    "Are you sure it’s military authorization? Is it not a fabricated reason to deceive me?"


    As soon as the words fell, there was silence on the other end of the phone for a long time. Ling Chen’s lips curled slightly. Could it be that he had seen through the other party’s trickery, causing the person to dare not speak?


    While he was lost in thought, the waitress who had brought him in earlier came in again and ced a file folder in front of Ling Chen, then turned and walked away.


    Picking up the file folder and feeling its weight, Ling Chen immediately opened it and pulled out a document. After just a quick nce, Ling Chen’s expression changed. Having spent so much time with the ghosts, he naturally recognized the document in his hand. It was an authorization document approved by the highest levels of the military. Moreover, he could be very sure that this document was absolutely genuine.


    "So, do you have any more questions now?" Hearing the voice on the phone once more, Ling Chen couldn’t help butugh and asked, "There’s one more thing I’m puzzled about. Since it’s an authorization from the highest military level, it means the operation is a secret mission permitted by the military. With so many elite forces in the army, why not directly assign the task to them, but instead seek me, an outsider?"


    "You’re also an elite nurtured by the army, so you’re not considered an outsider. Besides, the reason we seek your help is mainly to leverage your capabilities. Zhu Hong is a formidable figure, and he is protected by experts. Although the military has many elite fighters, none can match him."


    "Are you talking about Chen Quan?"


    "Exactly! Zhu Hong used certain means to transfer Chen Quan, who was imprisoned, to the research facility. By the time we found out, it was toote. Although we’ve never encountered a master from the Heavenly List, we understand people like them have very strong individual capabilities."


    Ling Chen casually picked up the Moutai, poured himself a full ss, and said, "If that’s the case, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed."


    "What do you mean?"


    "If you had approached me a month earlier, I would have certainly agreed to help, but not now. Recently, I had an ident and suffered serious injuries. Forget about Zhu Hong and Chen Quan, I can’t even contend with amon soldier sent by the army. So, I truly apologize, I really can’t help you. Oh, and thank you for your hospitality." With that, Ling Chen put down his ss and prepared to leave.


    "Wait!" The person on the other end quickly called out to Ling Chen, saying, "You might have misunderstood my intentions. I’m not asking you to confront Zhu Hong, but to leverage your influence. This matter can only be aplished with the resources you control."


    "You want to use my influence? My friend, do you expect my people to undertake such a dangerous task just based on your word? Don’t you think that’s unreasonable?"


    "I understand your point. As long as you can help, we can consider agreeing to some of your demands. Since it’s a transaction, we will not let you suffer a loss in vain."


    Hearing this, Ling Chen thought seriously. If he could have the military owe him a favor, it wouldn’t be a bad thing. Thinking of this, he sat back in his seat and, looking out the ss window, nodded and said, "If that’s the case, maybe I can ept this task." After a pause, Ling Chen continued to ask, "Can you tell me a bit more about it? Is there something wrong on the research facility’s side that even your military can’t handle, so you came to me for help?"


    "To be honest, I’m not very clear on the details. My task is to persuade you to execute this mission. Other matters are handled by designated personnel." The other personughed and said, "Speaking of this ’designated person’, you are actually very familiar with him; it’s your good brother Tang Yuan. He went to the research facility in North County two days ago. If you want more detailed intelligence, you might want to find him. You’ve cooperated for so many years; I believe that as long as you work together, you can ovee any difficulty."


    So Tang Yuan is also involved in this mission... Ling Chen nodded and said, "Alright, I will hurry to North County to meet up with Tang Yuan."


    "I’ll send Tang Yuan’s contact information to your phone. As for what to do next, that’s entirely up to you." After saying this, the other person didn’t say any more and hung up the phone directly.


    In less than ten seconds, Ling Chen’s phone received a text message with Tang Yuan’s phone number and location.


    After saving the information, Ling Chen didn’t waste the sumptuous meal on the table and had a full meal before getting up to leave the restaurant, heading straight to the base.


    This mission involving Zhu Hong and Chen Quan gave Ling Chen no reason to refuse. However, being a cautious man, he was determined to do his homework before executing the task to avoid danger.


    "Fatty, hadn’t I asked you to monitor the activities of that research facility a while ago? Did you find anything?"


    "Don’t mention it; that research facility seems to have turned into a ghostly entity; nothing can be found out. Hey! Is that mission you mentioned reliable? Isn’t someone pulling a fast one on you?"


    "No way!" Ling Chen’s tone was firm. "There’s nothing wrong with that authorization document; I’ve been in the military for so many years, I wouldn’t make a mistake."


    "In that case, you’ll have to look to Tang Yuan for information. I can’t find anything here. By the way! Who are you nning to take with you on this mission?"


    "Our main targets are Zhu Hong and Chen Quan, with Chen Quan being the greatest threat. To be on the safe side, besides Sir Chen, I’m nning to have Qin Genglong and Kaelina apany me. With Tang Yuan as well, the five of us should be able to handle any situation."


    "It’s best for you to be careful yourself; you’re not what you used to be these days," Hu Fei advised worriedly.


    Ling Chen smiled slightly, "Don’t worry, I won’t be charging into battle anymore. Alright! I won’t say more. Once I arrive in North County, let’s keep in touch at all times. I have a feeling this mission is somewhat odd."


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