Ocean Lords: Start Harvesting Double from Dice Rolls Chapter 678 - 338: An Unexpected Reunion, Part 2

After parting ways with Fang Yu, Mr. Wang stretched languidly, rose from his seat, and prepared to exit the Sky Dome Technology building.

Coincidentally, a discussion on the future trajectory of Alchemy technology had been scheduled for today, with Wang Yuanwei invited as a speaker.

Eager to engage with fellow industry experts, Mr. Wang readily decided to attend the related seminar.

However, just as he stepped outside the Sky Dome Technology building, his movement involuntarily halted.

"Hmm?"

Wang Yuanwei emitted a soft "hmm" in his mind, sensing that something was amiss.

Possessing a naturally pure heart and spirit, coupled with years of inscribing Alchemy Seal Patterns and inheriting Alchemist knowledge, Mr. Wang possessed an extraordinary sensitivity to subtle energy shifts.

His gaze instinctively swept across the gathered crowd, subtly scanning a few individuals who appeared to be mere passersby, before he drew his attention back, a sense of unease stirring within him.

Something is not right!

These individuals are suspicious.

As Mr. Wang delved deeper into the inheritance, he had begun to experience a distinctive sense of premonition and awareness.

This very perception had allowed him to evade the Alchemist Association previously.

And now... this perception was surfacing once more.

Even though...

The faint auras emanating from these pedestrians were quite ordinary, indistinguishable from those of regular folk.

Yet, Mr. Wang keenly sensed these figures, seemingly poised near the entrance of Sky Dome Technology, their purpose unclear.

"It must be related to me... otherwise, I wouldn't sense it."

Mr. Wang felt a surge of apprehension, yet a peculiar notion also crossed his mind.

If their interest was indeed in him, some fluctuation should have occurred when their gazes met his.

But as he had just exited, these individuals had merely cast a cursory glance his way before returning their focus to the Sky Dome Technology building.

Evidently, he was not their intended target, and they didn't even recognize him.

Unfamiliar with him?

Then they weren't dispatched by the Alchemist Association? Nor were they interested in the specifics of his research.

What exactly were these individuals observing within the Sky Dome Technology building?

Although Mr. Wang's focus lay in scientific endeavors and he was somewhat naive regarding worldly matters, he was certainly not unintelligent.

While a tremor of caution ran through him, he casually continued his stride. Upon reaching the corner of the block, he turned back, concealed himself, and quietly observed the aforementioned figures.

At that precise moment, Wang Yuanwei was utterly convinced that these ostensibly ordinary individuals were indeed focused on something inside Sky Dome Technology that was connected to him.

...What Wang Yuanwei was unaware of...

By sheer coincidence, he had stumbled upon the very individuals tailing Fang Yu.

These operatives exuded no discernible aura and had not undergone cultivation, yet they possessed specialized training, mastering the art of covert surveillance.

And it was precisely because these individuals had not cultivated that, even when directing their gaze towards Fang Yu, Fang Yu would not feel any sense of threat. Especially since Fang Yu's camaraderie with several Extraordinary Ship Captains had already become common knowledge around Nanhui City's port.

Once Fang Yu disembarked, countless eyes turned towards him, making it challenging to pinpoint one or two peculiar glances, which naturally went unnoticed by Fang Yu.

Under typical circumstances, even the astute Mr. Wang would find it difficult to detect the surveillance of these well-trained, ordinary individuals.

However, these operatives' undivided attention was fixed on Fang Yu, and they were completely unfamiliar with Mr. Wang. Upon witnessing that the individual exiting Sky Dome Technology was not Fang Yu, they instinctively relaxed their vigilance slightly, allowing Mr. Wang to perceive something unusual about them.

At this juncture, Mr. Wang, observing these figures, couldn't help but rub his chin in contemplation.

"Oh dear... Oh dear..."

Mr. Wang found himself in an internal quandary.

He intensely desired to attend the Alchemist exchange seminar, where several esteemed Alchemist experts, whom Mr. Wang greatly admired, would be present. He had even studied the works authored by these renowned figures, fueling his eagerness.

Yet, the unsettling feeling these individuals imparted prevented him from departing recklessly.

"Oh dear, it's consuming my thoughts!"

Mr. Wang glanced at the time displayed on his wristwatch; less than half an hour remained until the seminar commenced, and traveling by car from his current location would take over twenty minutes.

"Why must these people appear now of all times? What exactly are they attempting to achieve? Ugh, this is so vexing!!"

With his arms crossed, Mr. Wang paced back and forth, a picture of frustration.

For Mr. Wang, both the prospect of villains targeting him and missing a crucial technical exchange seminar were deeply displeasing, with the latter arguably causing even greater distress.

Mr. Wang vocalized his frustration.

After considerable thought, he slammed his foot down: "Damn it, I’ll watch for another twenty minutes. Arriving a little late shouldn't be a major issue... right?"

"Hmm... It probably won't be; those seminars typically begin with minor networking... The core discussions happen later..."

"I truly hope so... I truly hope so... Please, just wait for me..."

Despite having reached a decision, Mr. Wang persisted in cautiously observing the individuals from his vantage point, murmuring to himself, his mind completely consumed by thoughts of the upcoming seminar.

Quite ironically, this internal preoccupation meant Mr. Wang's focus wasn't entirely on the people nearby. His indirect observation was, in a strange way, akin to a subtle form of concentration. Had his attention been fully on them, his undisguised scrutiny would have undoubtedly alerted the individuals to his presence, given his rather unrefined skill in maintaining focus.

Consequently, he continued to observe the grouphalf-heartedly from the periphery, while his consciousness remained deeply immersed in the details of the seminar.