Of course, this large circular hole only opens when the spacecraft enters or exits; otherwise, even if someone were to sneak into the lake’s depths, they would only see a pile of rocks disguising the entrance.

This method of camouflaging entry and exit points is similar to the several entrances previously located in mountain valleys at the base. The surface of the metal sliding doors is covered with thick artificial rock that blends seamlessly with the mountain wall.

After giving his report to Brain Zero at the Qinling base, Wu Hao took some of the base’s latest technological achievements and left the base in his previously used small spacecraft.

Meanwhile, the 22 official Black Hawk Legion members, who had undergone gene modification, began a new round of special training under Brain Zero’s arrangement.

In addition to the first batch of Black Hawk Legion members undergoing new special training, other major projects at the base were also progressing steadily. One such project is the base’s largest space and waterway dual-use spacecraft, the “Zhu Yue.”

This spacecraft is currently the most advanced at the base, incorporating the most technological achievements, as it is the first truly capable of transporting between Earth, the Moon, and Mars.

Building such a spacecraft is naturally far more challenging and time-consuming than the previous small spacecraft and various weapon systems.

To gather sufficient materials for constructing this spacecraft, Wu Hao had spent considerable effort over the past few months. Materials for aerospace use are strictly controlled by various countries, so it was already quite difficult for Wu Hao to collect enough materials for the spacecraft.

If he had to do it again, he might have to resort to forcibly taking them from space agencies of various countries. Although he could manage such an act, it would inevitably provoke global unrest and create a highly tense situation worldwide. The current global situation cannot withstand significant turmoil, and any misstep could trigger a nuclear crisis, making Wu Hao a criminal.

Wu Hao’s attitude towards the governments of various countries is also clear: he won’t provoke them, and he expects not to be provoked in return. He won’t intentionally alter the current technological development pace. If the global situation changes in the future, Wu Hao might consider other new plans.

For now, he will quietly develop himself in the shadows. Since Earth’s resources are occupied by major nations, he will seek resources on the Moon and Mars. Although the oceans hold the most resources on Earth, their extraction is more challenging for Wu Hao than exploring the Moon and Mars.

Establishing a large base in the deep sea is far more difficult than in subterranean land, and excessive resource extraction on Earth is not what Wu Hao desires.

Since he has the capability to leave Earth for nearby planets, it would be petty to continue competing for Earth’s limited resources with other countries.

Wu Hao chose to return home at this time primarily because the Lunar New Year is approaching. This appearance also necessitates handling several matters.

One of these matters is that several months ago, personnel from the **** government’s security bureau contacted him. After that, they made several calls for inquiries and probing, which he evaded. This time, returning home, he is bound to meet with these individuals.

However, Wu Hao was well-prepared for dealing with them. Through Brain Zero, he learned that the **** government is aware he is a member of an international secret organization but has not yet determined how to respond.

Wu Hao had already decided to take a detour approach. With the current external policies of the **** government, it is unlikely they will take any hard measures against an organization they do not understand.

Moreover, Wu Hao has not engaged in any activities threatening the **** national security within the country. Instead, he has made many investments domestically. The funds for these investments were also transferred through legitimate channels to domestic banks.

As long as Wu Hao does not threaten ****’s national security, the most the **** authorities would do is secretly monitor him or investigate his activities discreetly.

On his return trip, aware that his movements were being investigated by the **** security bureau, Wu Hao did not fly directly home but first went to Hong Kong. After properly securing his spacecraft there, he then returned home aboard a private plane prepared by Brain Zero, making a grand, unmasked arrival from Hong Kong.

“Captain Zhang, we’ve just received news that Wu Hao appeared in Hong Kong and has now flown back to Sanyuan City on his private plane.” As expected, shortly after Wu Hao boarded the plane, the security bureau received his update.

The plane Wu Hao is currently on is the very one ordered by Brain Zero from the Gulfstream company a few months ago. It is a highly popular private jet model worldwide, with several wealthy individuals in the country also owning this model.

Wu Hao chose this model mainly because of its compact size and immediate usability, unlike other planes that require lengthy modifications.

“Have you found out how he entered the country?” Zhang Kui asked, continuing his inquiry. Zhang Kui and his team were specifically dispatched by the security bureau to investigate Wu Hao. They had received orders to look into Wu Hao’s situation after he and his family returned from a trip abroad a few months ago.

However, when they arrived at Wu Hao’s home, they found nothing. It wasn’t until months later that they received news of Wu Hao’s reappearance.

During Wu Hao’s absence, they had used various methods to investigate possible destinations and exit channels, but the results were disappointing. They could not find any record of Wu Hao’s exit or trace his communications.

This realization heightened their concern about Wu Hao’s powerful backing but did not alter their current lenient approach.

Hearing Zhang Kui’s question, the team member shook his head and replied, “No. Apart from knowing he appeared in Hong Kong an hour ago and has just boarded a plane, we have not found any record of his entry.”

Zhang Kui was not surprised by this. After months of not finding any valuable leads, Wu Hao’s appearance with no traceable clues was within their expectations.