Void Jigsaw Puzzle

Soon, the broken road and the factory gate were left far behind.

While following the security guard's footsteps, Zhong Chenmu did not dare to slack off for a moment. He silently measured the area with his eyes and imprinted them deeply in his mind.

"This factory is quite complex. It doesn't look very large from the outside, but once you walk in, you're surrounded by winding paths... Most of it is indoors, with high ceilings. I guess it's used to produce relatively large equipment. However, I don't see any ground-level testing and experimental equipment, nor do I see any pipelines or grounding, which is a bit strange..."

During his days in the library, he often read books related to equipment manufacturing, and he had a natural affinity for the various types of sophisticated, complex and multifunctional mechanical equipment in the books.

Because he thought they were beautiful.

It’s a pity that he has never seen such equipment in the real Wuming City.

To put it bluntly, the factory we are in now is just an empty factory without any equipment or products.

The security guard walked slowly, turning left and right for several hundred meters before finally stopping in front of an inconspicuous house in the corner of the entire building complex and shouting into the house, "They're coming!"

"Invite them in!"

A familiar voice sounded in the room.

Zhong Chenmu was stunned: "Is this Pierce's voice? I haven't seen it for a while, it feels different from before..."

However, the other three did not share his impression and began to walk inside.

Zhong Chenmu also followed.

After pushing the door open, he found that the room was actually not big, but it was decorated and arranged very uniquely, and the heating was on. Although it was winter outside, it was so warm inside that it made people want to take off their clothes.

A simple wooden low table is placed in the middle of the room, and next to it are seven black leather chairs arranged in a U-shape. They have a good texture and are obviously expensive.

In the two corners facing the main entrance are an office desk and a small bar. The desk is piled with documents, and the bar is filled with various colorful wines and various transparent wine glasses.

"It's exactly the replica of his office in Linjiang Building... except the room isn't that big." Zhong Chenmu muttered to himself.

The tall and straight old man who had been sitting behind the low wooden table stood up and nodded towards Zhong Chenmu and the others. "Captain Zhong, everyone, welcome."

Having said that, he did not come forward to shake hands or even hug.

Zhong Chenmu couldn't help but recall the first time he met him in the library.

At that time, the old man seemed to like and respect him very much, and he was full of respect and admiration for him for a time, until their ideas diverged.

Although we haven't parted ways now, at least we are no longer friends.

However, he is not a person who pays attention to etiquette. If he doesn't want to shake hands, then don't shake hands. After all, he is not Meiyue.

If it's Meiyue, we should still shake hands...

The image of one of the Twelve Apostles with a supermodel figure came to his mind.

He wasn't the only one thinking about Yayue, because before Old Man Liu even sat down, he asked, "Where's Yayue? Isn't she the captain?"

"..."

Pierce waved his hand. "Haha...don't be impatient. Sit down and talk first. I'm alone. Are you guys still worried that I might play some tricks?"

Old man Liu curled his lips and sat down.

The other three also sat on the sofa.

Old Man Liu and Fan Ting sat on Pierce's left side, while Zhong Chenmu and Guo Ling sat on his right side.

Pierce clapped his hands, and heard footsteps outside. Then, a short, fat, middle-aged man came in with a tray containing fruits, snacks, a few cups of tea, and a kettle.

He nodded at Pierce with a big smile on his face, put the tray on the low table, then took out the items on the tray one by one, put the tray away quickly, and stood up to leave.

Pierce smiled slightly and said, "Please enjoy your meal. We can chat while we have tea and snacks."

After saying that, he picked up a cup of tea.

Zhong Chenmu took a deep breath and asked, "President, since Meiyue is not here, I understand that she has given you full authority to make the decision?"

Although he and Pierce had different ideas, they had not yet broken up, and he could not vent his anger on Pierce because of Pu Yue's actions. Therefore, Zhong Chenmu controlled his emotions and continued to call Pierce "President".

"Yes," Pierce replied calmly, "Having me is enough. You all know that it's always like this no matter which team I join."

Old man Liu clenched his fists.

"Why are you pretending..."

He complained in his heart.

As both are old men, why is it that Pierce can be favored by Pu Yue, while Liu Zhongju is always looked down upon by Huo Yue...

Zhong Chenmu didn't notice Old Man Liu's subtle thoughts at the moment and continued to ask, "So, why did you call us here this time? What do you need me to do? According to the original plan, you should gather the other two teams together, vote first, and then I will copy them. But this huge factory is empty and there are only a few people."

He didn't want to drink tea here leisurely. He just wanted to complete the task as planned. Whether it was going to Ciqikou to find the factory where his parents used to work, or returning to Leyouting to find Master Liang, these were things he was eager to do.

Besides, who would be willing to drink tea and chat with an old man?

Pierce continued calmly, "The Huayue and Muyue teams are both at Fule Palace and Xianghua Bridge, the glamorous world south of Wuming City. How can I gather their people from there to this desolate place like Ciqikou? It's not that I can't do it, but even I can't bear it."

"But if we don't do this, how can we complete the plan we agreed on before? Master Liang is also very concerned." Zhong Chenmu deliberately emphasized the existence of Master Liang.

Indeed, this plan was originally agreed upon by the three of them, and Mr. Liang was probably the person in the entire Wuming City who most wanted to get out as soon as possible.

"Don't be impatient, listen to my plan." Pierce took a sip of tea.

Zhong Chenmu pricked up his ears.

Old man Liu also unconsciously concentrated his attention.

There is no need to talk about Guo Ling and Fan Ting. They do not have the same "peer pressure" on Pierce as Old Man Liu, and they both joined the Prophet Society relatively early. Although they do not agree with Pierce's values, it does not prevent them from thinking that Pierce is a man with a lot of ideas who can sometimes even call the shots.

"I'll have Team Huayue and Team Muyue fight a full battle. No surrender is allowed, no matter how many die. That way, the final victor will be the warrior who has withstood the test the most and has the best luck. No matter how many of them are left, they will all surrender and join Team Yayue. Of course, I'll still need your abilities at that time, but only once, instead of the originally planned two times. How do you think?"

After saying that, Pierce blinked.

Zhong Chenmu took a breath of cold air.

Even though it was actually warm as spring inside.