To figure this out, Li Chonglou didn't go in immediately. Instead, he approached one of the entrances and observed the situation.
The port had a total of three entrances, which were three large bridges, located to the left, center, and right. Li Chonglou was currently at the central bridge.
From about a hundred meters away, Li Chonglou stared at the checkpoint. The traffic flow here was no less than that in the city center, and it was almost all large trucks, with boxes of goods constantly being transported in and out.
Even from a hundred meters away, Li Chonglou could clearly see that every driver entering handed a card to the security personnel, seemingly some kind of pass.
"So, it seems it won't be easy to get in unnoticed."
Li Chonglou pondered for a moment, then took out his phone and called Wu Long.
The two had exchanged contact information during the competition, and Wu Long had told him to feel free to reach out if he needed anything in the East District.
After the call connected, Li Chonglou got straight to the point: "Is there any way you can help me get a pass to enter the port?"
"Why do you need to enter the port, Brother Li?"
Wu Long's voice came back with a hint of confusion, but Li Chonglou didn't explain, merely reiterating his question.
Wu Long then pondered, "Getting a pass isn't difficult, but the person entering also needs to be verified. Brother Li, would you mind telling me why you want to go in?"
Li Chonglou's brow furrowed slightly. Wasn't it just a matter of finding any identity? Why the inquiry?
Wu Long seemed to anticipate Li Chonglou's thoughts and explained further, "Brother Li, your range of activities will differ depending on your identity. If you just want to transport goods, I can help you get a merchant's identity."
"But if that's the case, you'll only be able to travel and move within designated routes once you're inside."
There were such restrictions? Li Chonglou thought for a moment and asked, "Then is there any identity that allows for more freedom?"
"More freedom? Brother Li, are you looking for someone?"
"Something like that."
Li Chonglou answered vaguely. Wu Long didn't press further and said directly, "Then let's get you an identity as a partner. This will allow you to move around in sixty percent of the areas."
"Only sixty percent?"
Wu Long gave a wry smile, "Brother Li, you don't understand the port. Even for people from our Wu family, without proper procedures, they can only move in about eighty percent of the areas. Some places are only accessible to those with higher clearance."
Wu Long didn't specify who "those with higher clearance" were, and Li Chonglou didn't ask. Some things shouldn't be rushed, as haste often leads to exposure.
"Alright then, I'll trouble you."
"What are you talking about? Send me your location, and I'll have someone deliver the pass to you shortly."
After they hung up, about half an hour later, a little past eleven o'clock, Li Chonglou finally received the partner pass sent by Wu Long.
With the document in hand, Li Chonglou walked directly towards the checkpoint. Everything went smoothly. The attendant simply scanned the pass, and Li Chonglou was allowed to board the bridge.
"Sir, we have free sightseeing cars here. Would you like us to give you a ride?"
The bridge was at least a kilometer long, and it was mainly used by four-wheeled vehicles. Seeing Li Chonglou alone, someone主动 came forward.
"Then I'll trouble you."
To avoid attracting attention, it was best to follow the normal procedure. Li Chonglou hadn't expected there to be sightseeing cars even this late at night.
After he got into the car and it drove off, the security guard on duty muttered, "Why is it so strange tonight? The sightseeing cars usually finish their service at 8 PM."
After crossing the bridge, there was a bustling street. Li Chonglou learned from the man who delivered the pass that there were also original residents here.
Unlike outsiders, their range of activities, while not one hundred percent, was at least not restricted in daily life. It was almost midnight, yet the street was still crowded.
Li Chonglou had already seen this scene from the other side of the shore, so he wasn't surprised. At the same time, he activated his Eye of Insight ability, searching for Wei Yin's whereabouts.
"Little Li, my energy might not last much longer."
Cai Hong suddenly spoke up to remind him. He had used a lot of energy recently, and it was gradually nearing its end. If it were before, he would have been happy to be reborn, but now, having experienced that high-class bar, and with the secret techniques yet to be tested, a glimmer of hope had ignited in his long-dormant heart.
Li Chonglou understood his meaning and could only try to find Elder An again.
"Now they are all focused on testing the secret techniques, and they are all lining up," Elder An said with a smile. He quickly arranged for a new member, Ensi, who was at the peak of the third level in her life. However, after so many years of soul evolution, her fused strength could allow Li Chonglou to unseal up to the fifth level.
In reality, strength was secondary. What Li Chonglou wanted was reliability. He only felt at ease with people recommended by Elder An.
There wasn't a particular reason for this; it was just intuition and habit.
However, after recommending someone, Elder An also reminded him, "Little Li, don't forget your after-effects. You need to be careful about the frequency of your Heavenly Eye ability."
"Yes, I'm mindful of it."
The last time his Heavenly Eye ability suddenly malfunctioned, Li Chonglou had a premonition before it failed, but he hadn't paid attention to it. Therefore, this kind of situation was manageable.
Cai Hong also retreated, and Ensi took over.
It was only then that Li Chonglou realized something was amiss with the sightseeing car. Its route wasn't along the usual main road.
Instead, it turned into a small alley.
Li Chonglou's vigilance immediately heightened, and he stared at the driver, "Where are we going?"
The driver replied indifferently without turning his head, "Sir, no need to worry. I'll tell you when we get there."
Li Chonglou's pupils contracted sharply. There was more to that statement!
However, he could clearly feel that the driver was just an ordinary person and posed no threat to him, so he made no further moves. He also wanted to see what this person was up to!
After weaving through several turns in the alley, the sightseeing car arrived at another street. The construction here was relatively less developed, but the crowd was still substantial.
Just as Li Chonglou thought he had misunderstood, the car turned into another alley. At this point, even an idiot would know that they were being led somewhere with a purpose.
Li Chonglou sat in the back, his mind racing with various speculations.
Currently, the only people who knew he was entering the port were Wu Long and the man who delivered the pass. Yes, the intelligence operative from the bar could also be counted.
This meant that the only ones who knew he was coming in were from the Wu family. However, it was also possible that Wei Yin had discovered his identity through his own means.
Analyzing this, the driver in front of him could be one of these three possibilities.