Naming Technique of the Night

Chapter 716: 423, is he also a Time Traveler?

Nangong Yuanyu often went to Zheng City, and every time he stayed at Sun Chu Ci’s house, the two of them were very close like cousins.

He had invited Sun Chu Ci to visit Los Angeles City before, but due to his studies, he never found the time.

He knew that his cousin had also become a Time Traveler in Zheng City and even had his own small team, so he wanted to learn about the situation there.

Nangong Yuanyu said with a smile, “I’ll take you guys to the Old Los Angeles Noodle House first to try the specialties here, and then take you out for late-night snacks in the evening.”

But Sun Chu Ci wasn’t very concerned about eating at the moment, and he asked directly, “The person you were just talking to was…”

Recalling the commanding figure he had just seen, he suddenly felt it resembled a distinguished person he knew.

Earlier, when that person left the station alone, Sun Chu Ci was a bit uncertain, for he looked very different from the one he had seen in the Inner World.

But now, face to face…

Nangong Yuanyu paused, “What is it, do you know him? He is an important member of Daytime, and it seems he just returned from out of town.”

Sun Chu Ci hesitated for a moment, “Are you Freemasonry familiar with Daytime? This organization seems to be frequently mentioned recently.”

“I’d say quite familiar. Daytime has really taken care of us. When Freemasonry encounter some danger in the Inner World, it was Daytime that helped us escape the peril,” Nangong Yuanyu explained, “Now, the relationship between Freemasonry and Daytime is very strong.”

Previously, Guo Huchan had led Freemasonry into Taboo Land 002 pretending to be lost to win people’s hearts.

But in the end, Qing Chen reaped Freemasonry’s gratitude with a bald-head act.

“What was the name of the person you were just chatting with?” Sun Chu Ci asked curiously.

“There’s no reason not to tell you, his name is Qing Chen, he’s one of the core figures in Daytime, he calls the shots on many things,” Nangong Yuanyu said.

After saying this, he noticed his cousin staring blankly, “What, do you really know him?”

Sun Chu Ci and Tuan Zi exchanged looks, was it really that significant figure?!

Before they came, they were discussing whether Daytime could compare with the Haicheng ‘Matrix’ and Jingcheng ‘Red Leaves’. Now it seemed their understanding of Daytime was still superficial.

Even if the Matrix had strong earning power and influence, it only encompassed one city; their internal hacker also dared not reveal himself in the Inner World.

In the eyes of real power figures, what was a hacker anyway?

But Qing Chen was different; he was a true ruler of the Federation, holding legislative power.

Moreover, Sun Chu Ci recalled that night at the barbecue restaurant, hardly imagining that the young man, protected and surrounded by dozens, was also a Time Traveler like himself.

Why was the other party doing so well, while he still had to struggle in the wilderness, risking his life to earn money…

Perhaps this was just the difference between people.

“Yes,” Sun Chu Ci nodded with a complex expression, “Do you know, in the Inner World he is a bigwig of the syndicate, he has taken control of Intelligence Department One Group Seven of PCA Federation CIA, and became the youngest Inspector. There are even rumors that he might become the youngest director in the history of PCA Federation CIA, a highly influential figure in City 10.”

After speaking, Sun Chu Ci looked at Nangong Yuanyu only to find that the latter wasn’t surprised, “Did you know about this?”

Nangong Yuanyu shook his head, “I didn’t know, but I am not surprised… Cousin, you still don’t understand Daytime. Now, even if someone told me that a member of Daytime turned out to be a syndicate family head, I wouldn’t be particularly surprised… What I mean is, the surprises they give you are already plentiful, I’m numbed to it.”

Nowadays, Nangong Yuanyu and his group went to Luo Wanya’s villa every day to practice together; after half a month, the average strength of the Freemasonry members had already become E-Class.

If it wasn’t because they still had to obey Qing’s shadow in the Inner World, the students of Freemasonry might have already become a new family.

During their daily practice, they faced an inner struggle; Daytime treated them so well, yet they couldn’t join Daytime…

Sun Chu Ci cautiously asked, “Can I meet someone from Daytime with you guys?”

Nangong Yuanyu shook his head, “That’s not quite appropriate, we’re just freeloading guests over there…”

Sun Chu Ci nodded, “Then forget it.”

He glanced at Tuan Zi and the others; honestly, they hadn’t expected to get involved with Daytime, but this situation now only solidified Sun Chu Ci’s determination to seek support from them.

Previously, he worried that the other party, being a bigwig of the syndicate, might regard human life as insignificant, making it easy for them to become cannon fodder following such a figure.

But now it was different. Daytime had always had a positive reputation and even participated in opposing Jindai and Deer Island, wasn’t that a hundred times better than Longhu Commune?

Sun Chu Ci felt, a hundred times better was an understatement.

However, that Qing Chen probably didn’t know yet that he had discovered the other’s Time Traveler identity…

At that moment, Nangong Yuanyu said, “Cousin, did you receive the message from Kunlun about the Time Traveler Federation meeting next week?”

“I received it, are you planning to go?” Sun Chu Ci nodded.

“Freemasonry isn’t sure yet,” Nangong Yuanyu said, “We need to ask Daytime, we’ll go if they go.”

Sun Chu Ci looked at his cousin in surprise; he was well aware of how proud his cousin was, but now he was completely deferential to Daytime.

He asked with a smile, “Where is your pride as a top student?”

Nangong Yuan replied with a bitter smile, “Cousin, if you were beaten in all respects like I was, you’d feel the same. I used to think at least I was good at studying, but do you know how many points Qing Chen scored in the recent competition? Full marks… So, there goes my last bit of pride.”

Sun Chu Ci thought to himself… actually, his cousin didn’t know, he was crushed even more thoroughly.

Just then, his phone in his pocket rang; it was Li Yi from Longhu Commune.

Li Yi asked calmly, “Sun Chu Ci, I’m giving you one last chance, do you want to join Longhu Commune?”

Sun Chu Ci thought for a moment and asked, “Is Longhu Commune trying to recruit more members before the Time Traveler Federation meeting to increase its status within the federation?”

Li Yi said coldly, “You don’t need to worry about that.”

Sun Chu Ci responded, “I’m sorry, I won’t join Longhu Commune, please don’t call me again.”

At that moment, Sun Chu Ci was sure he had made a better choice.

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At this very moment, Qing Chen was sitting in the back seat of a Maybach, with Luo Wanya still humbly acting as the driver.

Luo Wanya glanced at the rearview mirror and cautiously probed, “Boss, did the trip go smoothly?”

“Not bad,” Qing Chen smiled, “By the way, I have a new task for you. When we get back, I’ll send you some documents. Take them to the Inner World, and use the Parents’ Meeting’s ability to spread information to educate our families.”

Luo Wanya asked curiously, “Boss, what kind of documents?”

“To enlighten the people,” Qing Chen replied.

This was his way of repaying Tuan Zi.

The other had saved him at sea, so he would do something for them in return.

Spade and Tuan Zi were now organizing student protests, aiming with their ‘cries’ to awaken the citizens of the Federation.

However, their power was limited, so Qing Chen decided to lend them a hand by using the Parents’ Meeting’s formidable dissemination power.

Qing Chen did not know if this would be helpful, but doing something was at least better than doing nothing.

He said to Luo Wanya, “Traveling to the Inner World is an opportunity to do something worthwhile on the premise of self-preservation; maybe that’s one reason we were allowed to travel.”

Luo Wanya sat straight up in his driver’s seat, suddenly feeling that this Parents’ Meeting had become high-end, gaining a new direction…

Just then, Qing Chen received a private message in the He Xiaoxiao group chat, remarkably sent under the name of Jing Shan: “You are cordially invited to attend the Time Traveler Federation meeting at the North Dragon Lake Convention and Exhibition Center in Zheng City in 7 days. Please fill out the RSVP if attending. Accommodation will be provided by the organizer, and participants can choose to wear masks anonymously…”

“Did you receive the message?” Qing Chen looked up at Luo Wanya.

Luo Wanya replied, “Received, Boss, are you going to attend?”

“Attending,” Qing Chen nodded, “This is a rare opportunity to meet time travelers from across the country, how could I not go? You should go too; since we are both currently in City Number 10, try to remember some features of Zheng City time travelers; it could be useful. Also, do some homework in advance, see if any public time travelers in Zheng City are dealing with taboo items.”

Luo Wanya glanced at Qing Chen through the rearview mirror, suddenly thinking that the boss’s decision to attend this meeting might mean he was up to something…

He prayed that the time travelers would be safe.

When the car got back to National Treasure Garden Villa District, Luo Wanya suddenly paused, “Boss, Qing Shuli…”

Qing Chen looked up and saw Qing Shuli standing alone at the gate of Luo Wanya’s villa, “Does he need something from you?”

“No,” Luo Wanya explained, “Ever since he found out he would become a time traveler, he has been coming here every day, sometimes bringing fruits, sometimes alcohol. He’s probably worried I won’t help him when we go to the Inner World.”

“Hmm, that’s normal human behavior; time travelers are always nervous before their first travel. He’ll get used to it,” Qing Chen said, “In the Inner World, make sure he doesn’t face any life-threatening dangers; no need to interact too much. Keep him from getting too close to Daytime.”

Luo Wanya uttered a sound of acknowledgment.

Meanwhile, Qing Shuli was still standing at the door waiting for Luo Wanya, but he noticed the two familiar Maybachs driving into the neighboring yard, number 12.

He tried to tiptoe to see who was getting out of the car but was preemptively blocked by a security personnel with a polite yet insincere smile, “I’m sorry, next door is a private residence, please don’t look around casually.”

Qing Shuli hurriedly replied, “I’m sorry….”

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Here’s wishing Xiao Qi a happy birthday, may Xiao Qi always be carefree and happy. Also, hoping that Xiao Qi remains forever sincere!