Chapter 7: Undercover Heresy

  Section 1

  On the Utopia Logistics charter flight, Li Wei was stuck tightly to his seat, gripping the armrests with both hands. It was his first time on a plane and he was very nervous. The dizziness during takeoff and the sinking feeling in his heart made him feel uncomfortable. His nerves were stretched taut, and every bump and jolt made him afraid. Dr. Bluetooth told him to relax, but no matter what, Li Wei couldn't calm down. After flying for a while, Li Wei took a few deep breaths and finally felt a bit better. He didn't even want to look out the window. Seeing that he was feeling better, Dr. Bluetooth said:

  "Although it's a level 3 task, since you're a level 6 special consultant, the equipment used this time is still level 6. Dealing with these thugs would be overkill, but that's beside the point. Here are your work attire and equipment: a business suit (1 set) that can change size, style, and color according to your requirements by simply inputting what you need on your phone; casual wear (1 set) with the same functionality; 1 T-shirt and 1 dress shirt with the same functionality as above. The business suit and casual wear have anti-impact and bulletproof functions, and the radar on the watch automatically senses danger and starts up. A set of intimate innerwear that can increase your physical energy. All collars have bone conduction interactive earphones. There's 1 pair of leather shoes and 1 pair of sports shoes. The various functions of the entire equipment set are demonstrated in the phone's operation manual. Ensure you're absolutely safe. After taking off the equipment, you'll only be able to rely on your own abilities, so it's essential to be in a relatively safe state before removing everything. It's not recommended to remove all equipment unless absolutely necessary."

  Li Wei thought to himself, "That's a good idea, I'll just leave two socks on then." Li Wei asked:

  "Are there any weapons just in case?"

  "The safety equipment is absolutely fine, the work uniform has a functional combination that includes an ultrasonic wave emitter, which can cause temporary shock for 20 minutes. The phone can emit 20,000 volts of high-pressure electricity, enough to handle this level three task. Additionally, there is a built-in miniature flying electronic fly in the phone that can be used for eavesdropping and surveillance, with a usage time limit of four hours, after which it automatically flies back to the phone to recharge. The entire set of equipment is worth tens of millions, please use it with care, if there are any problems I will perform maintenance. All clothing is made of special nanomaterials that do not require washing with water, but also have waterproof functions, and can withstand radiation temperatures up to 1000 degrees Celsius without issue, but it's not recommended to use in environments above 1000 degrees Celsius. The equipment functions normally at -50 degrees Celsius, the extreme temperature limit is -80 degrees Celsius."

  "To a place of 1000 degrees and minus 80 degrees, I'm afraid it's me who will be the first to croak. Are you implying that I should be in a situation of being in deep water and hot fire?" Li Wei joked.

  "I'm just explaining, after getting off the plane, your identity will be that of a 9 Ding Dharma enthusiast. In your wallet, there are relevant ID cards, credit cards, and bank cards. The available credit limit is 1 million, and the bank card has 5 million in funds. If you exceed the task expenses, the company will deduct from your own account."

  "Is that all there is for the third-level task funding? How come I didn't know I had an account, and which bank is it in? Can I withdraw it at will?" Li Wei got excited whenever money was mentioned.

  "Gui Bo's account is only accessible within the company and can be used during holidays. It can also be queried on mobile phones, but since you've lost your memory, you definitely won't remember the password, so the account has been temporarily frozen. The company will set up a new account for you." Bluetooth replied.

  "How much is our pay? Is the credit limit mentioned earlier for 1 year or 1 month?" Li Wei thought that financial matters must be clarified.

  "The compensation for each level and function is also different, this is not what I like to discuss, I think your annual salary must be over 1 million, the credit limit refers to every year, after the task action fund is completed, if there is a surplus, it will be transferred to the personal account according to the commission." Lan Yue replied and immediately changed the subject.

  "Accommodation is your own responsibility, we'll be in touch by phone. The meeting point for Jiuding will be sent to your phone after you land, so it's easy for you to find. Intelligence gathering and equipment collection will also be done on your own through your phone. If there are any special situations, we'll contact each other again. That's all." Lanyue said as he got up from his seat and left.

  Section 2

  After getting off the plane, Bluetooth still didn't show up. Li Wei left the airport terminal building and walked while thinking, wondering how long this task would take to complete. If it took a long time, staying in a hotel wouldn't be very cost-effective, but staying in a cheap hostel wasn't great either. Renting an apartment usually required paying a year's rent upfront, so if he completed the task quickly, that wouldn't be very cost-effective either. He might as well go to a hotel first and then rent a place if he found one he liked. Li Wei hailed a random taxi, and the driver asked:

  "Where is Mr. going?"

  "This is my first time coming to Chengdu on a business trip. Master, can you help me find an inn that's more or less decent and reasonably priced?" Li Wei said.

  "Alright, there are many inns like this one, I'll take you to a nearby one." The driver replied.

  "Thank you, Master," said Li Wei.

  "It's nothing, it should be." The driver started the car and left the airport. On the way, Li Wei thought it was necessary to chat with the driver about Jiuding Dafa, as taxi drivers are generally more talkative and can understand a lot. He asked:

  "Master, have you heard of the Nine Tripod Great Method? I've heard it's from here and it sounds quite amazing."

  "That's right, it started with just old men and women practicing, but later more and more people practiced, including university students, civil servants, and teachers."

  "Is there a practitioner next to you? Is it really that amazing?"

  "Of course, I have, but I didn't practice. That thing can cure diseases and save people, what's the point of going to the hospital? My friends who practice it always persuade me, they forget to eat and sleep every day, and don't even think about going to work. If practicing that thing could make money, I would go."

  "Do they have a place for gatherings?"

  "What's up brother, you interested? Come on, I think you're a good guy, the young fellow is quite spirited, just don't go down that evil path."

  "It's nothing, I don't know how, just curious."

  Li Wei thought to himself, it seems that this cult organization is still relatively small and hasn't spread widely yet. His phone beeped, and a message came in. Li Wei took a look and found out that it was the location of the gathering sent via Bluetooth. Jianmin East Road, Jianmin Square, Central People's Park, Jiuding Activity Center...... After browsing through the information, it automatically deleted itself. Li Wei said:

  "Master, help me find a hotel near the park square, I'm a person who likes sports."

  "That way, go two more streets and there's Jianmin Square, that Fanghua Hotel, just go there." the driver said.

  When Li Wei got off the bus, he thanked the driver again and entered the hotel, walking towards the counter. The service staff asked:

  "Hello sir, welcome to Fanghua Hotel. Are you checking in? Would you like a standard room, a suite or a deluxe room?"

  "What's the standard room like? What about the suite?" Li Wei asked.

  "Standard rooms have 2 beds, shared bathroom, and TV and computer in the room. Suites are a bit better, with private bathrooms that can take showers. Suites also come in different types such as 3-person rooms, 4-person rooms, etc."

  "How much does it cost?"

  "Standard room is 80 yuan, suite for three people is 100 yuan, and suite for four people is 120 yuan." The waiter replied.

  "Standard room, no need to share with others," said Li Wei.

  Section 3

  After selecting a room, Li Wei decided to take a walk in the square. He wanted to see if he could meet someone who practiced the Jiu Ding Dafa. Although Pingzhou City was also the capital of a state, its prosperity was far less than that of Yangzhou City. Pingzhou bordered Li Wei's hometown, Youzhou, and had similar dialects and customs, making Li Wei feel very familiar and homesick. He thought of his parents back home and wanted to return as soon as possible after completing his task.

  A restaurant with a distinctive sign caught his eye - a fat pig-shaped signboard with five large characters that read "Dongbei Whole Pig Restaurant". The promotional painting introduced the restaurant's specialties: authentic Northeastern-style braised pork, sauerkraut and white meat, blood sausage, Northeastern big bone soup, pork stewed with vermicelli, roasted pig tail... Li Wei thought he would come back to try it out later.

  Li Wei asked a passerby for directions and arrived at the Jianmin Square. As soon as he heard the music, he knew it was the Jiu Ding Dafa. However, he felt that the music and commentary were a bit strange, but couldn't quite put his finger on what was off about them. He let his phone play some light music instead.

  As he looked around, he saw about 30 people, all fully focused and moving in unison. Li Wei walked forward to join the crowd and started mimicking their movements, which were surprisingly simple. A man in a suit stood out among the group. After they finished, the leader came over to look at him and asked:

  "You're new here! I didn't see you at first, but your movements are very familiar and accurate. How long have you been practicing Falun Gong?"

  "It's been over three months, and I've benefited a lot! I used to practice at home, but today I have a special feeling here, it feels like the true energy is flowing, endless!" Li Wei said with exaggeration. The crowd looked at him in surprise, all gathering around, the leader was very enthusiastic, saying:

  "This brother is very insightful! If you have time, I'll introduce you to our sect leader. With his guidance, you'll definitely reach a higher level!"

  "It's better to seize the day than wait for a good day. I'm here on business, but I won't be staying long. Let me treat you all to dinner today, how about that?" Li Wei saw an opportunity and decided to strike while the iron was hot.

  "This isn't busy, I'll ask the master later, let's get to know each other, my name is Wu Changbo." The leader said. Li Wei thought, oh no, when I was registering for the room earlier, I didn't even think to look at what my own name was. Taking out his wallet to check would definitely make people suspicious. At this time, a voice came from beside his ear:

  "Mountain cannon, you've changed your name to Wang Guojun, fortunately we have a keyword collection intelligence system."

  Li Wei was taken aback when he first heard Bluetooth transmit voice in this way, and immediately came to his senses and said to Wu Changbo:

  "My name is Wang Guojun, nice to meet you, Wu Ge. Let's exchange contact information and see if we can gather tonight with fellow seniors."

  Li Wei's high hat covered Wu Changbo, who was very pleased. Wu Changbo immediately exchanged contact information with Li Wei, and Li Wei excused himself to leave the square. He thought it was good that he wasn't an undercover criminal organization, or else he would have been exposed for sure. Luckily, Bluetooth reminded him in time. But being monitored all day is also too frustrating!