MMB Chapter 1498 The mysterious old man
Chapter 1498 The mysterious old man
After receiving a tacit approval glance from Chen Jun, signaling the team members to let him pass, the elderly man with gray hair slowly stood up, patted off non-existent dust from his clothes, and walked steadily toward Chen Jun.
His movements were unhurried, his face carrying a calmness that seemed out of place with his surroundings, and even a hint of a gentle smile.
However, his very first words sent chills down Old Wen's spine, who had just contacted the chemical defense regiment and rushed back in a hurry. He almost instinctively raised his gun and pointed it at the old man!
"General Chen, hello." The old man's voice remained calm, even carrying a hint of composure as an elder greets a junior. "Actually, I am one of the representatives of the 'Abyss' organization stationed in Yan Country."
The abyss represents!
These four words, like a thunderclap, exploded in the hall that had just experienced the horrors of "gene warriors" and biochemical contamination! The nerves of all the members of the Strategic Bureau instantly tightened to the limit, their fingers were on the trigger, and they stared intently at the seemingly harmless old man.
Chen Jun's pupils also contracted suddenly, but his expression did not change much. His eyes became even more profound and sharp, like two steel knives scraping bones, as if he wanted to dissect the old man in front of him from the inside out and see him clearly.
He met the old man's calm gaze, his voice icy cold, devoid of any warmth, and his killing intent emanated as if it were tangible:
"The people of the 'Abyss' organization all deserve to die, right?"
This statement is not a question, but a verdict. It is Chen Jun's most direct and undisguised attitude towards the "Abyss" organization and all its members.
To everyone's surprise, upon hearing these murderous words, the old man showed no panic or fear. Instead, he nodded vigorously with a very serious expression, even one of deep agreement.
“That’s right. General Chen is absolutely right. The people of the ‘Abyss’ organization really… deserve to die.”
"???"
The hall was deathly silent; even breathing seemed to have vanished. Old Wen stared wide-eyed, wondering if he had misheard. Lin Zhan, lying on the ground, abruptly raised his head, staring at the old man with disbelief, as if he were looking at a traitor or a madman.
Chen Jun's eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly. That answer... is interesting.
“However…” the old man changed the subject, about to continue.
"But what the hell!" Old Wen abruptly interrupted him, thrusting the gun forward and shouting, "Old man! Stop playing dumb! You're from 'The Abyss,' and you're saying 'they all deserve to die'? What kind of tricks are you playing?! Trying to stall for time or mess with us?! Believe me or not, I'll beat you right now..."
"Old Wen." Chen Jun raised his hand and gently pressed down on the muzzle of Old Wen's gun. His gaze never left the old man. "Let him continue."
"Boss! This old thing..." Old Wen was anxious.
"It's alright, just listen." Chen Jun's tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable air of authority. His intuition told him that this old man might truly be extraordinary.
Old Wen glared at the old man, but ultimately obeyed the order. His eyes, however, remained unwavering in their wariness and threat. He growled, "Old man, get to the point! Don't try anything funny! See that puddle on the ground? That's the mess you created! And there's another one our boss turned into a bloody gourd! If you dare play dirty tricks, you'll be next!"
Lin Zhan, slumped in the corner, barely breathing, seemed to have a final burst of energy before death. He struggled to raise his head and roared at the old man in a hoarse, broken voice: "Old man Hua! You...you dare to betray 'The Abyss'?! Do you know what you're saying?! You're dead! The organization...the organization won't let you go...you'll die a more miserable death than I did...pfft..."
Before he could finish speaking, an angry Old Wen walked over and slapped him hard across the face several times!
"Clap! Clap! Clap!"
Crisp and loud!
"You motherfucker! Still so stubborn! It's the same old lines over and over again, 'You're dead,' 'The organization won't let you get away with this,' isn't it annoying?!" Old Wen cursed as he smoked. "If you've got the guts, stand up and say it!"
Lin Zhan was beaten until he saw stars, blood flowed from his mouth and nose again, and he barely had the strength to even groan.
The old man seemed oblivious to the farce behind him; his gaze remained calmly fixed on Chen Jun's face, as if assessing and confirming something.
“General Chen, I know you. Your information, your battle record, and even some of your… special characteristics have all been evaluated within the organization.”
He paused, as if carefully choosing his words: "Let's cooperate. Together, let's eradicate the 'Abyss' from this land."
Cooperation? Cooperation with someone who claims to represent the "Abyss" to eradicate the "Abyss"?
That sounds utterly absurd.
If it weren't for Chen Jun's extraordinary perception, which allowed him to clearly "see" the stable and peaceful "green" aura around the old man (without any signs of hostility or deception), he probably would have already regarded it as a delaying tactic or an even more sinister trap, just as Lao Wen had said, and decided to take him down first.
"Cooperation?" Chen Jun's voice remained icy. "On what basis? Who are you? Whose subordinate are you? Why should I trust a representative of 'The Abyss'? Just because of your word?"
Faced with Chen Jun's barrage of questions and undisguised suspicion, Old Man Hua not only did not panic, but his smile became even more relaxed. It was a kind of... relief as if he had waited a long time and finally waited for the right person to appear.
“Very good.” Old Man Hua said slowly, his eyes revealing a profound wisdom born of experience. “I have waited a long time, and I have waited for many people. Some came and went; some became part of the ‘abyss’; some were simply erased. But I have never waited for someone like General Chen.”
His gaze lingered on Chen Jun, scrutinizing him closely. His eyes didn't seem to be looking at an enemy, but rather admiring a priceless treasure, a... hope.
"General Chen, you are not only a general of Yan Kingdom, but also a king among warriors." Old Man Hua's voice gradually rose, carrying an indescribable emotion and...reverence? "You are also the guardian spirit nurtured by the foundation of our Yan Kingdom's thousands of years of civilization in this turbulent era! You are a blessing to the nation! A blessing to the people!"
This huge compliment, filled with rich, literary praise and almost exaggerated admiration, was slapped down on me!
Old Wen, who was standing by with bated breath, twitched at the corner of his mouth as he listened, cursing inwardly: Damn it! This old man... he's quite the braggart!