The Ice King's Little Trouble Maker-Chapter 663 - 625: Plan

In the study room.

The four of them once again turned their eyes to the screen.

They stared at the marks on the monitor, yet couldn’t fathom what was crucial about the three locations Gu Yao provided, nor how so many laboratories could be inferred from them...

Liu Zhou looked at the screen but saw nothing, paused, then turned to Gu Yanjing.

Yesterday, Gu Yao provided three locations.

Today, Gu Yanjing deduced the base and the main laboratory of Qu Qingkong from these three locations.

And this was during a chaotic day when his own father threatened him with his wife’s life.

Though their people were spread all over different continents, making it convenient to verify a place, choosing which place to verify requires intellect.

What kind of brain works so swiftly?

To deduce the locations of other laboratories from just three places.

After sending people to verify, he further speculated Qu Qingkong’s location.

This is already a terrifying level of existence.

Thankfully, this person is not an adversary.

Gu Yanjing sensed Liu Zhou’s gaze on him; he raised his eyes to meet it.

Eye contact was made, Liu Zhou’s eyes lightly trembled, then he nodded slightly and looked back at the screen.

"Impressive." Chu Zhengran’s shock hit a peak, then slowly subsided. He said warmly, "I knew you were impressive, but this still astonishes me."

Gu Yanjing glanced at him without speaking.

Qiao Yuxian’s condition required him to fight against time; even with Yan Ting, he had to prepare for both scenarios.

He must race against time.

"What next?" Lu Mengyi asked.

"Don’t leave out any of the laboratories." Gu Yanjing said, "It’s best to act together, leaving no time for them to react."

The other four nodded.

Gu Yanjing pointed to the two circled locations on the screen, "These two places are crucial. We must act quickly and simultaneously. Give them no chance to retaliate."

"Which one of these places is the laboratory?" Liu Zhou asked.

Gu Yanjing replied, "If I haven’t miscalculated, the smaller circle is the laboratory."

"You can deduce this too?" Yuan Wei asked.

"It’s a guess." Gu Yanjing said, "Not certain, so we need to act at the same time. Also... Qu Qingkong might not be there."

"Do you think he’s not on A Continent?" Lu Mengyi asked.

The base and laboratory were marked on A Continent.

"Yes." Gu Yanjing said.

Lu Mengyi and Chu Zhengran exchanged glances.

Liu Zhou’s pupils shifted slightly, saying nothing.

Yuan Wei frowned slightly and said, "You think he..."

He stopped mid-sentence and didn’t continue.

"What should we..." Lu Mengyi turned to Gu Yanjing.

"Ignore him for now; finding the antidote is crucial." Gu Yanjing said, "If he’s there, capture him. If not, prioritize the antidote."

Lu Mengyi and the others nodded, understanding his meaning.

If Qu Qingkong wasn’t on A Continent, he could be postponed. The most important thing now was finding the antidote for Qiao Yuxian.

Qu Qingkong was too meticulous and cautious. His meticulousness gave him utmost confidence.

He believed no one could find his base and laboratory.

Years of evidence supported this confidence. No one found him.

Even with speculations of him being on A Continent and constant searches, he remained unfound.

So under this confidence...

There should be plenty of useful things in the laboratory and base on A Continent.

For instance, the various potions Qu Qingkong researched, his research data, including toxins and antidotes.

To evade hackers and ensure safety, none of the data were stored online. The written records would be extensive.

Even if Qu Qingkong wasn’t on A Continent, he wouldn’t carry such massive data with him.

Moreover, he would consider the base and laboratory the safest places.

He might leave a safe place, but he wouldn’t let the research data he valued as life leave so easily.

Therefore, the chance of finding them at his base and laboratory was very high.

"I can’t leave Capital City, so I’m counting on you all for those two places on A Continent." Gu Yanjing said.

The other four looked at him.

"Concentrate most people on the base and laboratory." Gu Yanjing said, "The other laboratories can’t be ignored either. Preserve the data and potions as much as possible."

"When do we act?" Chu Zhengran asked.

"The sooner, the better." Gu Yanjing said.

"Let’s move tomorrow." Lu Mengyi said, "Zhengran and I will go personally. Move everyone on A Continent and nearby there."

"Don’t attract attention." Gu Yanjing said.

Lu Mengyi nodded.

Yuan Wei said, "I’ll go too. Phecda, Yu Heng, Yin Yuan are all on A Continent. One-third of the Nine Emperor Hall is near A Continent. I’ll go and allocate them."

Liu Zhou thought for a moment and said, "That works."

Yuan Wei nodded.

"Everyone from Twelfth Floor will also go." Gu Yanjing said, "Ru Xue and Ruyue will bring people from Yujing Manor as well. Listen to your commands then."

Chu Zhengran nodded, looking at Yuan Wei, "Will you take charge of Miss Qiao’s people?"

"Phecda and I will." Yuan Wei said.

"Alright." Chu Zhengran said, "Let’s plan the four of us."

The forces were still quite scattered.

Which forces to deploy, which people to use, where these people should enter A Continent from, and how to approach the laboratory and base.

How to allocate people in the laboratory and base.

All kinds of unexpected situations.

How to stealthily approach the base and laboratory, where to settle, the timing for action, etc.

Everything needed to be discussed.

Gu Yanjing’s forces were led by Chu Zhengran and Lu Mengyi.

Qiao Yuxian’s forces were led by Yuan Wei and Phecda.

In Phecda’s absence, they discussed via video call.

All communication devices of Nine Emperor Hall were technically defended by Qiao Yuxian; unless by Qiao Yuxian herself, no one could break in, no one could peek into any secrets.

Discussing remotely wasn’t a concern. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

The six of them, together with Gu Yanjing and Liu Zhou.

They gathered around A Continent’s map, discussing throughout the night, until the dawn.

In winter, dawn came late, and when the sun rose, casting sunlight into the study room.

Their discussion gradually stopped.

Chu Zhengran, Lu Mengyi, and Yuan Wei, planned to return home to freshen up, have a meal, and then leave directly, catching some sleep on the plane.

The operation should proceed as quickly as possible.

One reason was that Qiao Yuxian’s condition couldn’t wait, and the longer the delay, the more potential changes could occur.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one had reacted yet, hit them unexpectedly. This would be fastest, and losses would also be minimized.

Gu Yanjing escorted them out.

At the courtyard gate, Chu Zhengran said, "Rest assured, we’ll definitely bring back everything that needs to be brought back."

After an all-nighter, everyone looked a bit pale, with bloodshot eyes. Gu Yanjing smiled and said, "Thank you."

"You don’t really need to be so polite." Chu Zhengran smiled warmly, "Once Miss Qiao is better, just give me those two stored cakes of tea from your house."

"Sure." Gu Yanjing said with a smile.

"Can I ask for something too?" Yuan Wei rubbed his eyes and asked.

Gu Yanjing looked at him.

Yuan Wei said, "Your table in the study is nice; can I move it when I get back?"

Liu Zhou: "...That’s eight digits you’re talking about."

"Sure." Gu Yanjing agreed readily.

"So what if it’s eight digits." Yuan Wei smiled, "For brother-in-law, it’s a drop in the ocean."

Gu Yanjing lowered his eyes and smiled. When he raised them again, he met Lu Mengyi’s gaze.

Lu Mengyi raised a brow, "What I want, you probably can’t give."

"Say it." Gu Yanjing said.

"Qiao Yuxian." Lu Mengyi slowly spoke the name, "Will you give her?"

Yuan Wei let out a chuckle.

Chu Zhengran also smiled a bit.

"Pretend I didn’t ask." Gu Yanjing quickly retracted a question.

Lu Mengyi laughed, "I won’t compete with you. As for what I want. Once Yu Xian is well, I’ll tell her."

"Okay." Gu Yanjing said.

"Alright then." Chu Zhengran said, "Let’s head back."

"Be careful with everything." Gu Yanjing said, "Safety comes first."

Chu Zhengran nodded, "Rest assured about everything."

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