Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1226: Chapter 1225: Making a Move

The dangers of the Dark Cosmos are well known, but Jiang Cheng had no choice but to take this risk. Now it’s just a suspicion; it’s impossible to launch a full-scale search in the Dark Cosmos. Such places are easier to escape from if fewer people are involved. I’ll go in by myself; you wait outside for me,” Jiang Cheng said.

”No way, Jiang, it’s too dangerous for you to go alone. We all know what kind of place it is.” Zhao Shuai said, frowning.

”Yeah, Jiang, let’s go together. I can always help you if anything happens,” Cloud said worriedly.

”I’m not stopping you from going in, but it’s estimated that only I can enter now,” Jiang said. ”If this incident is really orchestrated by Mantasha, she’ll know as soon as I enter, so she won’t let more people in.” Jiang Cheng didn’t mention he suspected Mantasha intentionally wanted him to know.

”But, I...” Zhao Shuai was about to say something, ”Alright, Shuai, listen to me.” Jiang Cheng thought Wu Fen couldn’t be brought back, but he wanted to know Mantasha’s true intentions.

”Well then, Jiang, if you’re not out after two hours, we’ll go in to find you.” Cloud said, watching Jiang Cheng who wanted to enter alone, feeling something was bound to happen, heart racing.

”Alright, no matter what happens, don’t be impulsive. I’m not going to get into trouble,” Jiang Cheng said.

The Dark Cosmos is in the town where Zhao Shuai and he first met. From the Imperial Capital to the town would be at least an hour’s drive at the fastest. Jiang Cheng leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, wanting to rest for a bit.

Upon reaching the Dark Cosmos, Jiang Cheng looked at the deserted entrance, recalling when he first came with Zhao Shuai. Though the bar served to deceive outsiders, it was busy with people at the entrance. Jiang Cheng later did not investigate further, and now he was a bit puzzled.

”Jiang, you surely don’t know. Ever since the last time we left, people have been saying that supernatural events here have become increasingly severe, so not many come here now,” Zhao Shuai said.

Jiang Cheng was a bit surprised. Last time, Li Pu blocked his way, but he crossed Li Pu’s Cation Cannon. With such a strike, even if the tunnels of the Dark Cosmos were sturdy, they’d still collapse into scorched earth. Normally, this area wouldn’t be usable anymore. Yet looking at the normal Dark Cosmos in front, Jiang Cheng felt curious—supernatural events?

”Supernatural events? Zhao Shuai, are you talking about scientists previously going missing?” Cloud asked.

”What else could it be? Since that incident, three scientists have consecutively disappeared, reportedly in the Dark Cosmos. And these aren’t ordinary disappearances; they vanished silently,” Zhao Shuai whispered.

”Oh, come on, you’re telling ghost stories,” Cloud said, disdainfully glancing at Zhao Shuai.

”It’s true, though I haven’t seen it myself, last time I did see that old lady—it was terrifying,” Jiang Cheng said, shrugging and shaking his head, seeming unnerved by the incident.

After hearing Zhao Shuai, Jiang Cheng felt it had some truth. Perhaps Mantasha was now at the end of her rope.

Jiang Cheng thought he should have acted against Mantasha earlier. Though much has happened that he couldn’t attend to, the resulting mess now was indeed troublesome.

”I’m going in first. Don’t wait for me at the entrance, or anticipate any reckless actions. Mantasha’s number of accomplices is unknown. We must be cautious.” Jiang Cheng worried Mantasha had many comrades right now. ”Alright, I got it, Jiang; you go ahead,” Zhao Shuai pursed his lips, nodded at Jiang Cheng.

”Jiang, you really must be careful,” Cloud said, watching Jiang Cheng with worried brows.

Jiang Cheng nodded and went inside. Like last time, he entered the first floor, which was a simple, deserted bar. Jiang Cheng told the bartender, ”I want to see your boss.”

The bartender sneered, glancing at Jiang Cheng, ”Who do you think you are? Not everyone can meet our boss.”

”I’m Jiang Cheng, just tell him that,” Jiang Cheng responded.

The bartender saw Jiang Cheng’s serious expression, not threatening yet exuding authority, making her uneasy. She picked up the phone and dialed out. Moments later, with great respect, the bartender said to Jiang Cheng, ”Please go ahead, the office is the innermost room on the second floor.”

Jiang Cheng went directly to the farthest room on the second floor and knocked, ”Come in.” An elderly yet familiar voice rang out. Upon entering, the scene before him was unexpected.

On the sofa sat Wu Shan and Mantasha, and Wu Shan appeared calm upon seeing Jiang Cheng, seemingly not under any duress.

Jiang Cheng had previously thought Wu Shan might be coerced by Mantasha, yet here Mr. Jiang, I never expected you to find us this quickly.” Mantasha was wearing a black dress today and spoke with a smile, etching many wrinkles, ”You know I’d find out,” Jiang Cheng said.

”Indeed, I knew only Jiang Cheng could deduce it’s me in this place,” Mantasha suddenly stopped smiling, looking at Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng then realized Mantasha’s eyes resembled Wu Shan’s; Mantasha must’ve been beautiful in her youth. Jiang Cheng thought about Shan Wu, suddenly realizing something.

”But Mr. Jiang, I’m curious, how did you know it was me?” Mantasha asked.

”I saw the members you subdued. Their state was the same as mine back then,” Jiang Cheng replied.

”Oh? Did the monitors catch them falling unconscious?” Mantasha now showed a surprised expression.

Jiang Cheng hadn’t seen them fall on monitors; Mantasha had wanted to whisk Wu Shan away instantaneously, known only twenty minutes later. This led Jiang Cheng to one conclusion—Mantasha had tampered with the members.

”No, but I know,” Jiang Cheng said.

Mantasha seemingly had a revelation, telling Jiang Cheng, ”Alright, since you’re so clever, you surely know why I saved her?” Mantasha wore a contemptuous smile, sure Jiang Cheng wouldn’t know.

”Wu Shan is your daughter, isn’t she?” Jiang Cheng said.

Mantasha’s expression was genuinely shocked. She truly hadn’t expected Jiang Cheng to even know this. Nervously, she tensed.

Jiang Cheng observed Mantasha’s reaction and knew his guess was correct. Actually, Jiang Cheng had suspected Wu Mu’s identity multiple times. Since encountering Wu Fen in the hall, and Wu Shan’s strange actions, especially when outside the restaurant he’d seen someone resembling Mantasha, Jiang Cheng only now saw Mantasha and Wu Fen’s somewhat similar appearance, leading to this conjecture.