As the mysterious group attacked the Wangwan Apartment, the command hall of the Security Department in Xigu Valley City had descended into chaos.
All orders, operational plans, and suppression strategies were rendered useless.
The group of mysterious operatives easily blocked all attacks, and their weaponry was far superior to that of the special operations team.
The dispatcher, who had just received orders from the leadership, dialed another communication.
"Southern Patrol Airship Fleet? The federal combat directive code has been sent. Please follow the instructions and head to Jincheng District in Xigu Valley City as soon as possible to assist with the situation!"
"The mothership is entering the city? Are you crazy?" The voice on the other end was both shocked and puzzled, but it quickly shifted to a more serious tone. "Understood, we'll act immediately!"
The dispatcher exchanged glances with the leader, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
With the support of the Southern Fleet, no matter how fierce their enemy's firepower, it couldn't withstand the might of an entire army for long.
At that moment, an observer shouted,
"Someone has entered the combat zone!"
The long-distance cameras of the Security Department initially failed to spot Qin Xuezhong descending from the sky.
It wasn't until she landed on top of the combat aircraft that everyone saw her.
Dressed in black, agile, and striking a cool pose.
At this moment, the alarm in the command hall blared again.
The onsite commander impatiently yelled, "Didn't I tell you to shut that thing off? Why is it still ringing?!"
Since the first citizen reported it, the alarms had been blaring for a long time due to the intense battle, driving everyone a bit neurotic.
But this time, the alarms continued to ring.
His subordinates didn't turn them off; instead, they shouted even louder.
"An airship mothership has entered the combat airspace! Repeat! An airship mothership has entered the combat airspace!"
No one in the room found this strange.
The commander had just communicated with the Southern Fleet, requesting that the airship mothership come directly to control the situation.
But… was the Southern Fleet nearby? How could they arrive so quickly?
The shouting continued: "The identification number belongs to... the Fifth Family!"
This shout plunged the already chaotic command hall into silence.
Everyone, even overlooking Xiao Qin's striking figure, turned their gaze skyward.
— An exaggerated behemoth slowly hovered above Jincheng District.
The upper half resembled a delicate garden with small bridges and flowing water, but the lower half... the mothership's original weapon system had begun to power up!
When the blue laser fired, everyone in the command hall felt a jolt in their hearts.
It was clear that the weapon operator above was experienced, accurately using the battleship's main cannon to strike two relatively small aircraft.
However, this also reflected the seriousness of the situation.
An airship belonging to the Fifth Family had flown directly over the city, even firing the terrifying battleship's main cannon within the city!
This was nothing short of a war scene.
The federal military's mothership was on its way, the Fifth Family's had already arrived, and a host of fierce mysterious soldiers had just re-emerged, including one clad in black armor...
This chaotic battle...
Cold sweat broke out on the commander's forehead.
He knew that such a mothership was equipped with a large number of weapons of mass destruction!
Even though it had been converted into a leisure residence, its combat systems were definitely not fewer than before.
Not to mention, this was the Fifth Family's property.
With the wealth of those rich people, the weapons on board would undoubtedly surpass standard military equipment by several tiers!
His mind went blank.
This situation was beyond his capacity to handle.
He tried to control his trembling hands, attempting to contact headquarters and the mayor.
Before he could make the call, a deep voice resonated in the command hall. The code displayed on the screen was an emergency identifier exclusive to Minister Liu of the Security Department.
"Everyone stand by, control the combat zone. I'm contacting the Fifth Family. Stay calm and do not escalate the situation."
"Understood! Yes, sir!"
Then, the communication was cut off.
The command hall fell silent, as if waiting for judgment.
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In an office in the capital district of the Dongzhou Federation, Minister Liu's expression was grim as he contacted the matriarch of the Fifth Family.
He felt perplexed.
Previously, that matriarch had contacted him with a particularly friendly attitude, expressing a desire for deeper cooperation with the Security Department to bring about substantial changes for the Federation and the planet.
Generally speaking, such diplomatic phrases from big figures were just for show.
However, the Fifth Family unexpectedly shared some technology right away, pushing forward several cooperation plans regarding environmental management and medical welfare.
These patented technologies were, after all, the Fifth Family's cash cows.
This made Minister Liu genuinely feel the Fifth Family's determination to effect change.
Still, he remained cautious.
In everyone's perception, corporations were not simply benevolent entities; they were synonymous with profit-seeking, often using unscrupulous methods.
And just like that, right after discussing cooperation, they had brought their mothership to the city!
Though he didn't understand why, Liu Minster shook his head, trying to stop worrying.
Because a voice came through the encrypted communication channel.
"Minister Liu, are you here for my sky manor?" The matriarch's tone was relaxed.
This made Minister Liu's pupils contract.
— The sky manor belonged to the highest authority of the Fifth Family?
"Is that... yours?"
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"Yes, don't worry. I have no intention of stirring up any disputes; I just want to protect my property."
Minister Liu forced a smile. "Why use such methods? Firing a battleship's main cannon in the city…"
The matriarch's tone became stricter. "Why? Because I have no idea where the enemy is coming from! Your special operations team couldn't penetrate their defenses; what else can I do?"
Though her voice was urgent, it seemed more like a natural concern.
But Minister Liu knew that the leader of the Fifth Family would never express anxiety so easily.
Moreover, she had control over resources that were larger and stronger than what Liu himself commanded. If she felt cornered, no one could predict what might happen.
"Please don't worry; I understand. The Southern Patrol Fleet is on its way to the scene. These mysterious people will be dealt with soon." Liu's voice remained calm. "I just need to confirm one thing: if your manor is secure, can you leave?"
The matriarch replied, "I confirm my property is safe. My people will leave immediately."
"Good. I'll have my team coordinate with you."In reality, the matriarch was completely unaware of what was happening.
All she knew was that Qin Xuezhong had suddenly given orders to the commander of the Sky Manor, instructing him to head to Jincheng District immediately.
This commander was also a tough character.
When the matriarch transferred control of the Sky Manor to Qin Xuezhong, she had instructed him to obey her commands.
So, as soon as he received the order, he set off for the Sky Manor.
On the way, he notified the Fifth Family.
Because bringing such a massive weapon into the city, regardless of the reason, would undoubtedly lead to serious trouble.
After firing, he even received a communication from the military.
Instead of questions or warnings, it was a reminder to coordinate actions—was the military mothership actually going to assist him?
The commander felt as if he were dreaming.
However, there was no need for further action; all three aircraft had been destroyed, and the surrounding drones had lost control. If any enemies remained, it was up to the Security Department to continue searching.
The private troops of the Fifth Family had already arrived.
Like the orders he received, everyone was focused on protecting that 79th-floor room and the two people inside.
No one knew who those two were.
Yet, the overwhelming battle power present seemed to be there solely to protect them.
All of this was communicated to Qin Xuezhong through Qin Huaigui's encrypted channel.
Little Qin let out a sigh of relief.
She continued to close the armored shutters over the windows—at least, closing off the remaining parts.
This way, there would be some cover, preventing outsiders from seeing what was happening inside.
Then she asked, "Are you okay? Where's the little cat?"
Yu Zhezhu waved his hand tiredly and then opened the door to the equipment room.
The little black cat darted out, cautiously glancing at the transformed living room before jumping onto Qin Xuezhong's shoulder—its body still trembling a bit.
"What happened?" Yu Zhezhu asked.
Qin Xuezhong shook her head. "I'm not sure yet, but it seems the trouble is significant. We should check the news."
"News?"
"Yes."
Qin Xuezhong took out a chip—the original citizen chip she had found before coming here.
The wall next to the equipment room flipped again, revealing an automatic surgical bed inside.
Yu Zhezhu watched silently.
He had always known there was equipment here, but little Qin had never opened it before.
Perhaps Qin Xuezhong's actions were revealing more secrets to him... as if she trusted him more now?
This thought flashed through Yu's mind.
But he hadn't expected it to be an automatic surgical bed for chip replacement.
He initially thought that little Qin, with so many secrets, was going to do something significant.
Indeed, Qin Xuezhong connected to the system of the surgical bed but found nothing.
She scratched her head in confusion—her steel gauntlet clanking against her steel helmet, producing a metallic sound.
Then, Qin Xuezhong seemed a bit embarrassed and asked, "Someone hid an address in here... where could it be?"
Yu Zhezhu was taken aback.
— Isn't this your own thing?
"I'll take a look."
Without asking further, he leaned closer to inspect.
As a seasoned researcher in the military, he had seen and used this model of surgical bed before.
Just a quick glance revealed that the lowest support frame seemed to have been modified.
He pressed gently, and a small note fell out, containing an address.
Both were initially stunned before they understood.
In an era of extreme data insecurity, leaving secret information in the most traditional way might be the best method.
Yu Zhezhu asked softly, "How do we get there?"
— He didn't ask what the address was or whether they should go.
The reason was simple: if someone was so eager to seize that address, the situation must be dire. His task was to go with Qin Xuezhong.
Little Qin thought for a moment and pointed to the hovering Sky Manor above.
"We'll take that."
She was fed up with the pervasive conspiracies and dangers in Xigu Valley City. This time, if anyone dared to cause trouble, she would blast them away with the main cannon!