Cultivation Online novel Chapter 2623

Chapter 2623: Scorpion Squad

"Say that again for me."

A deep frown formed on Mei Feng’s face when she heard the news.

"T-There have been reports that several officers under General Gu approached Corporal Yuan in the mission hall and took him somewhere. We’re currently trying to locate them," one of Mei Feng’s officers reported after barging into her office.

After a moment of silence, Mei Feng turned her gaze toward Sergeant Bing and Sergeant Quang, who were also in the room, their heads lowered, as if trying to hide the shame on their faces.

"Where were the two of you when that happened?" Mei Feng asked them in a calm yet cold voice.

"We have no excuses," Sergeant Quang said as he raised his head to look at Mei Feng with a resolute face, as if he accepted his fate.

Sergeant Bing spoke up a moment later. "I’m not trying to make excuses, but Corporal Yuan always heads straight to the mission hall after returning from a mission. We never expected them to make a move in such a crowded, public place. Besides, we usually don’t even learn that he’s back until he’s already accepted and left for another mission."

Mei Feng rubbed her eyes and sighed. "As much as I want to blame you, I can’t ignore my own complacency. I should have seen this coming, especially after his reputation began rising so rapidly."

She had already known that General Gu felt threatened by Yuan’s talent. Once Yuan’s reputation started soaring, she should have anticipated that General Gu would eventually make a move.

"And for it to be the Scorpion Squad... It’s like they don’t even care about hiding their intentions..." Mei Feng sighed again.

"Did you say the Scorpion Squad?!" Sergeant Bing exclaimed in shock.

The Scorpion Squad was infamous for its ruthlessness. Its members constantly disregarded regulations and were widely regarded as nothing more than a band of troublemakers.

However, because they were talented and came from influential backgrounds, none of them had experienced any real accountability, especially with General Gu protecting them.

Suddenly, someone knocked on the door and spoke loudly from outside, "General! I have information on Corporal Yuan’s whereabouts!"

"Enter!"

Once the soldier was inside, he revealed that some soldiers witnessed Corporal Yuan at the northern gate.

"Some even claimed they saw Corporal Yuan using the teleporter!"

Hearing this, Mei Feng immediately searched the system to determine whether Yuan had officially accepted a mission. As she had expected, however, no such record existed.

"Bring the soldiers from the northern gate to me for questioning!" Mei Feng commanded the soldier.

"Yes!"

"They must have lured Corporal Yuan outside the city. However, I doubt they’d be foolish enough to kill him outright. They’ll most likely try to make his death look like an accident," said the other officer in the room.

Mei Feng turned to her and said, "Discreetly dispatch several squads to search for Corporal Yuan. If my guess is correct, they’re likely headed to the Purple Zone."

Then, she stood up and started walking toward the door.

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