Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 168: Chapter 167 [Superpower User Confidential Data]

Hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Cang Lang nearly went mad with anger. This guy calls him at two in the morning just to look at all the records on Superpower Users that China possesses, which had long been deemed a state secret. Even he, Cang Lang, couldn’t easily get his hands on them unless a big shot like Yang Yi personally approved it, and it still had to be reported to the National Security Bureau for deliberation from various parties before there was any possibility of access.

And Ye Tianchen’s tone, as if it was something very easy to achieve, left Cang Lang utterly speechless, especially because this guy even threatened him, bringing up Elder Yang to make his point, which really made him lose his temper.

”Your damn job is to keep an eye on Dongfang Meng. What the hell does that have to do with looking at the records of the Superpower Users? I’m not going to do something that benefits myself under the guise of public service!” Cang Lang couldn’t help but roar out loud.

”Don’t be mad, don’t be mad, Brother Cang Lang. I’m just curious and wanted to learn more. Besides, I suspect that Dongfang Meng might be a Superpower User too, as if she even has a master, but I don’t know what’s going on. So of course, I want to investigate thoroughly. Isn’t it also to fulfill the task given by Elder Yang? There’s absolutely no self-service in this. I, Ye Tianchen, am definitely not that kind of person!” said Ye Tianchen with a cheeky laugh.

”You...”

Before Cang Lang could finish, he was interrupted by Ye Tianchen again, who continued to persuade:

”Besides, think about it. If handled well, Superpower Users and the experts from the Ancient Martial Sects could become a major asset for the country. If not, it would be dangerous. These people have already transcended ordinary humans. If they started to do something evil, even the country might find it hard to stop them, because it’s not like they can dispatch the entire army to take out one person, right? My aim is to improve the country’s control over this information, which is also contributing to the nation. But, I need to see the past records to analyze them more!”

”You... you little...”

”If I can’t see the records by tomorrow, I’m not going to school. It’s pointless since I can’t complete the task anyway!”

Using both carrot and stick, Ye Tianchen didn’t give Cang Lang a chance to speak, resorting to all kinds of tactics, which left Cang Lang totally speechless. It took him quite a while to grit his teeth and say: ”Fine, you wait, I’ll apply to Elder Yang!”

”Heh heh, thanks a lot, Brother Cang Lang. Goodnight, bye!”

”What good night? It’s almost three in the morning!”

Ye Tianchen hung up the call, not caring how much Cang Lang was fuming on the other end, swearing out loud. He himself was quite pleased. Knowing Cang Lang, he would be able to see the top-secret Superpower User records held by China by noon tomorrow, which was something not just anyone could access.

The reason Ye Tianchen wanted to check out the Superpower User records was to find a Healing type Superpower User. He had taken Xiao Ya’s mother’s illness to heart. After much contemplation, in this life, this seemed to be the only way to cure Xiao Ya’s mother—finding a Superpower User of the Healing type, with high proficiency in healing. Even with the best technology and medicine available domestically and internationally, curing her at the current level was impossible.

However, Ye Tianchen was also aware that in the apocalypse, such powerful Healing type Superpower Users were as rare as phoenix feathers and Qilin horns, let alone in this life. Whether he could find such a Superpower User was a whole other question. And now that Ye Tianchen’s Superpower Realm had reached the King-level, it wasn’t so easy to break through to the Emperor-level. With limited Superpower Perception, searching on his own might take a year without necessarily yielding any result.

According to Dean Lin’s analysis, Xiao Ya’s mother could only hold out for a few more months, so finding a Healing type Superpower User was urgent.

Xiao Ya was the first girl Ye Tianchen wanted to protect after his reincarnation into this life. Whether it was because Xiao Ya bore the shadow of the woman he loved most in the apocalypse, or because Xiao Ya gave off such a pure and lovely vibe that he couldn’t help wanting to care for and protect her, Ye Tianchen would do his utmost to protect Xiao Ya and not let her get hurt or feel sad.

After hanging up the phone, Ye Tianchen lay on his bed and gradually fell asleep. That night, he had many dreams, most of which were about his experiences in the apocalypse. He even dreamt of the woman who fought alongside him for life, who made solemn promises with him. It was a pity she died, buried in the ruins. Ye Tianchen fought thousand-mile battles, bellowed to the sky, and the man who hadn’t shed a tear for years, wept that day...

Who says that men don’t easily shed tears, only that they haven’t been hurt deeply enough? Every man has the right to be exhausted; they’re not made of iron.

The next morning, Ye Tianchen was awakened by the ring of his phone. Picking it up, he saw that it was from Cang Lang. He immediately got up from bed, a sly smile appearing on his lips. It seemed his guess was right; asking Cang Lang for this favor, he was bound to get the top-secret records on Superpower Users.

”Hey, Brother Cang Lang, good morning. Have you eaten? What’s up?” Ye Tianchen spoke cheerfully.

”Don’t sweet-talk me, kid. I’m outside your front door. Come down!” Cang Lang said impatiently.

”Okay, okay, coming right now!”

Ye Tianchen laughed as he hung up the phone, quickly scrambled out of bed, threw on his clothes, and without even bothering to wash up, he opened the bedroom door. His mother Luo Yan was busy making breakfast. As for his younger sister Ye Qianwen, she had already gone to school early because she was about to take the entrance exams. Her goal had always been to get into Longteng University, to attend the same school as her brother Ye Tianchen, and she was working incredibly hard for it.

”Tianchen, where are you off to so early? Have some breakfast first!” Luo Yan called out as she saw her son opening the villa’s door to leave.

”I’m just stepping out for a bit, I’ll be back soon. It’s kind of urgent!”

When Ye Tianchen stepped out of the villa, he saw Cang Lang waiting in a military off-road vehicle parked on the road outside his house, with a disgruntled expression on his face. Ye Tianchen walked over with a mischievous smile, knowing full well that Cang Lang must be bringing over confidential files regarding Superpower Users; otherwise, he would never be here so early, driving over personally to fetch him.

”Brother Cang Lang, good morning! Have you had breakfast yet? How about I treat you?” Ye Tianchen asked with a cheeky grin.

Cang Lang gave Ye Tianchen a disdainful glance. This guy was always causing trouble for him. Last night, he had to report to Yang Yi because Ye Tianchen wanted to see the top-secret files on Superpower Users. After some negotiating, Yang Yi agreed and informed the National Security Bureau, and only then could Cang Lang pick up the file first thing in the morning. He thought about how Ye Tianchen was a real prima donna, creating such a fuss and even giving him assignments. He really wanted to punch the guy.

”Get in the car. Don’t waste time. I still have missions to return to later,” Cang Lang said with an unimpressed glance at Ye Tianchen.

”Well, yes, my time is precious too, not any less busy than you!” Ye Tianchen said as he sat down in the passenger seat, and Cang Lang, with a look of contempt, started the car and drove away.

Inside the vehicle, Cang Lang handed a leather satchel to Ye Tianchen. Upon opening it, Ye Tianchen was stunned to find it filled with files on Superpower Users that China had accumulated over the years. There were easily a hundred or more, and most likely many more that had not been accounted for. It became apparent that even in this era, there were many powerful individuals, but they were seldom known to the public.

”Using a leather satchel to carry it around seems pretty insecure. Why not put it into a computer? The security measures would be so much better that way. It looks like the National Security Bureau bunch are really slacking off. They should be criticized and educated!” Ye Tianchen said as he took the leather satchel, feigning seriousness.

”If you don’t know, you shouldn’t spout nonsense. Hackers are everywhere these days, especially the ones from M country—they’re incredibly strong. No protective measures are effective; they’ll all be breached. That’s why we use this most primitive method of preserving top-secret files, encrypted and heavily guarded to ensure absolute security,” Cang Lang explained, giving Ye Tianchen an exasperated look.

”Oh, I see...”

As he spoke, Ye Tianchen opened the leather satchel, which clearly held documents that had been sealed away for many years. Some of the files inside looked like they were nearly fifty years old, indicating that China had been amassing this type of intelligence for quite some time.

”Hurry up and read. I have to take it back immediately once you’re done. You’ve only got half an hour!” Cang Lang said with a glance at Ye Tianchen.

”No way, just half an hour? With this many documents, how could I possibly finish reading them so quickly?” Ye Tianchen exclaimed in distress.

”Be grateful, kid. We negotiated hard to get this for you. Take it or leave it. If you don’t want to read it, I’ll take them back and you can get out of the car,” Cang Lang said irritably.

”I’ll read, I’ll read... Slow down a bit!”

And so, Ye Tianchen sat in Cang Lang’s military off-road vehicle, opening the leather satchel that had been sealed for many years, filled with extremely confidential and valuable data on Superpower Users that China had collected in nearly fifty years. If it weren’t for Elder Yang’s order, he probably would never have had the chance to see them.

As he opened the satchel, Ye Tianchen noted that many entries only had names and brief descriptions, without even photographs. He quickly searched for the section describing the Superpowers, hoping to find the words ”Healing Ability User” to save Xiao Ya’s mother. Unfortunately, even after flipping through dozens of pages, he found nothing, which made him increasingly anxious...