Magic Doctor CEO Lady's Humble Husband (Fade Chen)
Chapter 1752

"Why are you asking us?"

"I think you're just here because of your connections. You're here to get credit for yourself!"

"We won't accept this!"

When he heard the objections, Fade let out a cold snort in anger. He sneered with disdain, "What is so unacceptable for a group of good-for-nothings like you all?"

"You have taken over the investigation for more than half a month. What have you found? What measures have you taken? What have you achieved? Did the villagers stop dying? Were the villagers' state of panic resolved?"

In the next second, everyone at the scene fell silent at Fade's questions. Everyone's expression darkened in that instant.

However, all sorts of disapproval arose again and their tone became defensive.

"This matter is bizarre to begin with. It is understandable for us to investigate it slowly."

"That's right. It's easy to ask questions. Since you're so capable, why not solve the problem by yourself!"

"It's just empty talk. Everyone knows how to talk. He's just a dandy who only knows how to boast."

Fade responded, scoffing, "It's just a ridiculous excuse. Since you all complain about it being so difficult, I'll make a military order here. Within three days, I'll solve this matter. If I fail, then I, Fade Chen, shall be punished in whatever way you all want."

Everyone on the spot was stunned as soon as he finished his sentence.

"Are you serious?"

"It's empty talk. Write an oath!"

"Jacques, we all heard him!"

Fade then wrote a note and handed it to Jacques. He then glanced at the crowd, "I've signed the note, and I've already written down the military order."

"However, for the next three days of action, all of you have to listen to my commands. If any of you do not obey, then you will be punished by the military accordingly. Any objections?" "None from me. We'll listen to your commands for the next three days. Let's see what you can do." "I'd like to see how you can solve something we couldn't do for more than half a month in just three days."

"Young man, it's good to be hot-blooded, but if it's just bragging, then it would be meaningless."

"See for yourself then." Fade didn't say much. He immediately turned around and went back to the barracks.

In the barracks, Jacques seemed bitter and anxious. He gave Fade a helpless look and said, "Mr. Chen, you don't have to..."

Fade understood his intention, but he waved his hand, "Our utmost priority now is to free the villagers from this threat. I do not have the time to buy their votes one by one so that they would listen to me. That would be time-consuming. We must prepare the troops for action now."

"But, if we don't succeed in three days, I'm afraid that..." Jacques added worriedly.

Fade said, "If it's something that I cannot succeed in three days, then it would be meaningless. Moreover, Tom mentioned that you guys had found a clue, but you couldn't enter the place, right? It's not a big problem for me."

Jacques still wanted to say something, but he knew that things were resolute at this point. Thus, he could only move on.

With no time to waste, he explained to Fade in detail again at the barracks. After Fade understood the whole situation, he decided that the troops would embark the next day and follow the clues to continue their investigation.

They set off from the barracks the following day.

Fade took the lead and strode in front, full of confidence and valor.

Although there was already the note, there were still members in the martial artists' team who were doubtful of him. They discussed non-stop along the way, anticipating him to make a fool of himself. Fade didn't bother explaining and focused on their journey, marching full speed ahead.

He didn't stop to rest even after about three or four hours of hiking the mountain road. He led the team at the front of the line, and his pace did not slow down even a little.

Upon seeing this, some of the more observant ones in the team couldn't help whispering among themselves.

"Mr. Chen doesn't seem to be weak. After such a long journey, he did not sweat, nor is he out of breath. He has quite some strength."

"This is considered nothing. Any middle- stage Yellow Level martial artist can walk these roads. It's not worth mentioning."

"Let's wait and see what else he's good at."

After another two hours of the hike, they arrived at the foot of a mountain. Fade finally stopped.

At this moment, Tom pointed to the lush, dark forest and explained to him, "The clue I mentioned before is here. The blood trails and the related suspects all disappeared after entering the forest."

"We also wanted to go in for a look at first, but this forest is mystifying. It may look ordinary on the outside, but after entering, you would get lost. It was like going in circles."

"What's more, some animals in the forest are savage and aggressive. They attack when they see humans, especially wild boars, and black bears. If they attacked us in a frenzy, even those of us who are in the middle stage of the Black Level will be unable to fend them off."

After listening, Fade nodded, "Wait here. I'll go and have a look."

After that, he gave a nimble jump and darted directly to the mountain forest.

When everyone behind him saw this, they couldn't help but gasp, taken aback.

"What's that guy doing? He rushed in alone!"

"Is he courting death? That forest is uncanny. Even a late stage of a Black Level martial artist might not be safe from entering."

"I've heard that someone saw a monster covered in blood inside. It's terrifying."

"We lost three of our men in this forest. All of them were mid-stage Black Level martial artists. He's in danger for sure."

Just as everyone was gossiping, there was a sudden gust of strong wind in the mountain forest. After a while, a human figure rushed out. It was Fade.

He looked at everyone and said, "It's easy to get lost in the forest because someone has laid down a formation spell. If we don't break through the formation, we'll get lost inside easily. I just broke the formation so we can enter now."

Everyone couldn't help but act apprehensive when he spoke so surely.

"Is this guy telling the truth? There's a formation in that? Is it that magical?"

"Even if there is a formation, how long has it been since he just entered? Is it that easy to break the formation?" "I think that's what he's bragging about. He wants to show his strength so that he can take credit for it."

Many people were dubious towards Fade's words, but Jacques trusted in him completely. After he gave an order, they began to march inside.

They didn't feel anything when they first entered. It wasn' t that different from normal forests. However, after going deeper and deeper, the surroundings seemed to have quietened down strangely. The whole forest was filled with a faint, putrid smell of blood.

"There's something wrong with the air!" A rogue martial artist could not help exclaiming, covering his nose with a hand because he couldn't bear the stench

Just as he spoke, a sudden gust of foul wind came whistling out in the dense forest next to him. It charged straight towards him at lightning speed.

The martial artist felt a strong blow and turned his head in alarm. Suddenly, he saw a wild cat with scarlet red eyes stretch out its sharp claws. It was swooping towards his throat.