"We seem to be in a game, not only receiving missions but also encountering many terrifying monsters, and in the end, we all died inside."
"Initially, I thought it was just a nightmare, but after waking up, I had some information inexplicably appear in my mind saying ’Nightmare Trial Failed,’ and that it would restart in seven days..."
He spoke slowly, but with clarity, recounting the bizarre experience of that night.
Fang Cheng listened quietly without interrupting.
After Xiao Shuai finished speaking, Fang Cheng pretended to ponder for a moment before slowly saying:
"That wasn’t a dream; what you encountered was a Spiritual Secret Realm."
"A Spiritual Secret Realm?"
Hearing this, Xiao Shuai was filled with confusion.
"Yes, you can think of it as a special space between reality and fantasy."
Fang Cheng’s voice carried a certain calmness that seemed to understand everything:
"The reason those noble families, who have been around for generations, continue to thrive is that they hold the keys to these kinds of Secret Realms."
"Their family members conduct trials within, using their undying nature to challenge deadly dangers that cannot be faced in reality, thereby greatly honing their mental fortitude and combat skills."
"Ah Ren, encountering it is a rare opportunity; you must seize it well."
This half-truth explanation was both to maintain his enigmatic image and to have a bit of fun.
He wanted to see how far Xiao Shuai and Xu Hao, under his subordinates, could grow under pressure.
Xiao Shuai’s voice immediately became solemn.
He recalled the hidden secrets of the world sometimes revealed during conversations with the president.
The high and mighty noble families are able to build vast financial empires and hold the economic lifelines because they possess power beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
It seems the existence of "Spiritual Secret Realms" is the tip of that iceberg.
Now, having touched the threshold of this mysterious domain filled Xiao Shuai with both fear and uncontrollable excitement.
"As for the Secret Realm, you should comprehend it more by yourself."
Fang Cheng shifted the focus back on track and asked:
"How’s the situation with the Red Tiger Gang and Chen Chen?"
"President, I was just about to report to you."
Xiao Shuai immediately answered:
"Ever since we escaped from the Noah Building that night, Chen Chen was deeply terrified and fell ill afterward."
"Now, the Noah Organization is under full police pursuit, and he is terrified of being implicated, throwing money around to smooth relationships, trying to cover his tracks."
"To avoid drawing attention, he has already ordered all branches to contract their power; gang members must act low-key, and they’ve even voluntarily pulled out of a few of the most lucrative territories in Jiangdong District."
"In Chen Chen’s own words, this is called cutting off the tail to survive, enduring for a while to plan for the future."
"Can Chen Chen still hold it together?"
Fang Cheng continued to ask.
"As of now, besides losing a few places and territories, the Red Tiger Gang hasn’t suffered much loss, at least not affecting the Yuanchen Group’s normal business." Xiao Shuai organized his thoughts, paused, and remembered something, adding:
"Oh, President, there’s some unusual activity from the Noah Organization. They seem to have found a new backer recently."
"I heard from Chen Chen that it seems like someone from the Xiao Family has gone to the Noah Organization’s East Capital Branch to meet with that Station Master surnamed Feng."
Fang Cheng was taken aback at this remark, with a slight wave in his tone.