Chapter 143: 143: Countries around the world are courting this organization.

When Cheng Gong asked this, Long Chao said, "They have codenames."

Cheng Gong pressed on, "What’s the codename?"

Long Chao replied, "Seems to be Plum Blossom 6!"

Cheng Gong narrowed his eyes, "Are you sure?"

Long Chao nodded, "Yes, it’s definitely Plum Blossom 6. They say these codenames aren’t exactly top-secret within the Longteng organization. Usually, the hierarchy of the card ranks merely serves to prove one’s combat prowess and helps clients distinguish easily."

Cheng Gong then asked, "Have you sparred with him? What was it like?"

After pondering briefly, Long Chao didn’t feel embarrassed, "I couldn’t beat him."

Li Yan: "???"

Cheng Gong remained silent.

Then Long Chao asked him, "How about you? What’s your codename?"

Cheng Gong replied somewhat embarrassingly, "I’m Diamond 4!"

At that moment, everyone felt awkward.

After all, they had all been key players on the national team!

They represented the country’s honor.

Li Yan changed the subject, "Is there any significance to these card numbers?"

Cheng Gong said, "It’s just a symbol of strength. Inside Longteng’s security and mercenary organization, 12 teams are named after the Chinese zodiac signs, and each team is differentiated by 52 playing cards according to their strength level."

Long Chao caught on, "About right. The Plum Blossom 6 I know belongs to the ’Ox’ zodiac team, and their [Ox: Plum Blossom] group is responsible for security business in the East Middle market."

Cheng Gong nodded, "The zodiac team I’m in is [Rabbit], focusing on Asian territories, and our Diamond group handles the security business for the Nippon Market."

Li Yan showed his surprise, "Is this organization really that powerful? Cheng Gong, if your strength is only at Diamond 4, does that mean there are at least many more experts above you?"

Cheng Gong nodded, "That’s roughly the idea, and that’s also why those above wanted me to learn more about this organization. I didn’t expect that, with my strength, I’d only climb to Diamond 4 in my group. Given the organization’s system where a higher number is responsible for bringing in someone new, I need to rise at least to Diamond A to be qualified to face the founder directly!"

As he spoke, he looked towards Long Chao, "What do you think about Plum Blossom 6’s actual strength? Assuming you gave it your all, would you have a chance to contend?"

Long Chao shook his head, "Hard to say. It’s not just about one-on-one combat. In fact, we’ve worked together on a joint siege. His overall qualities are quite formidable, and I think if we’re talking about pure combat potential, this guy could match the peak state of our team leader!"

Li Yan expressed disbelief, "Dragon Thorn’s only been off the stage for 3 years, and there’s already so many experts out there? Isn’t that a bit exaggerated? Have our combat values now become a unit of measurement?"

As a current member of Longteng company, Cheng Gong knew some secrets. He said, "It’s not exactly like that. Globally, individual combat capabilities are more or less the same. We definitely excel in talent and potential. However, I’ve heard that inside the Longteng company, there is a kind of elixir only available from the founder."

"Elixir?" Both Long Chao and Li Yan narrowed their eyes, "What’s that?"

Gu Feng picked up a shot glass and began to drink on his own.

Cheng Gong continued, "It must be some kind of genetic drug. From a scientific perspective, that would make sense. I’ve only heard about it from my superior, codenamed Diamond 5. He mentioned that besides normal protective duties, the organization also offers special assessment and advancement tasks that one can take on. Completing them could earn you the company’s elixir as a reward for strengthening."

He added, "I’ve heard that only by undertaking these tasks can you access the elixir. Advancing beyond number 5 signifies becoming a gatekeeper, which means you are a true member of the organization. And I’ve seen the internal bounty task log; the difficulties are all very high, almost like proof of loyalty tasks, so I didn’t take them."

Li Yan patted his shoulder, consoling, "It’s okay. Although you haven’t reached the organization’s upper echelon, at least you’ve discovered the drugs and gained insights into the comprehensive strength of the organization, and got an idea of how many experts they have."

Cheng Gong shook his head and smiled bitterly, "If I can know this, then other countries could too. Our intelligence departments have gotten wind, and actually, countries all over the world are engaging with Longteng organization. If we could make use of this organization, it could be of great help in the current climate of frequent small-scale wars erupting everywhere!"

Upon saying this, Cheng Gong looked meaningfully towards Gu Feng and asked, "Captain, haven’t they contacted you? I think looking across our entire force, you’re the most likely to be put to good use within the organization, and then get in touch with the higher-ups."

Gu Feng shook his head, "I haven’t seen my dad since I’ve come back."

Both Cheng Gong and Long Chao looked at him, "I heard you got married? How is it, who’s your wife? Is it that actress from before?"

Gu Feng chuckled wryly, "What actress, don’t talk nonsense."

Long Chao teased, "Don’t deny it. Remember the big film production that invited you to provide those stars with intense two-month training? Don’t think I can’t tell that actress liked you, the way she looked at you was different from how she looked at the rest of us."

Cheng Gong added, "Yeah, her gazes were like pulling threads."

Li Yan coughed lightly, "The captain’s wife is definitely not that actress, so don’t talk nonsense in front of sister-in-law."

Just as Gu Feng was about to say something, he noticed his mother had sent him a message.

It was just a photo.

It was a picture of his living room, but on the sofa in the photo, Lin Yue sat looking distraught, facing his father.

Gu Feng’s entire expression tightened, his heart suddenly on edge, "I’m not drinking anymore. I need to go back first; let’s meet up again tomorrow."

With that, he got up and hurried back home.