Bai Yuanshan led Lin Feng and Wu Mei to a private dining room with massive French windows on the cruise ship's top deck. After the waiter served steaming fragrant tea and delicate dim sum and retreated, only the three of them remained in the room, along with Bai Yuanshan's personal bodyguard, who stood quietly guarding him nearby.

"Young Lin Feng, have you figured things out yet?" Bai Yuanshan asked Lin Feng with a chuckle, posing a somewhat cryptic question.

Bai Yuanshan's remark carried a probing, showy quality. The old gang leader, Xu Yishan, had boasted to him about how excellent Lin Feng, his prospective grandson-in-law, was. Bai Yuanshan, however, couldn't discern what was so great about Lin Feng aside from his physical prowess, so he casually asked a question to test if Lin Feng could guess why he had intervened.

Lin Feng gazed at Bai Yuanshan, pondered for a moment, and then spoke calmly, "Before today, I had never met Mr. Bai; we had no prior connection whatsoever. However, I have met Senior Xu Yishan, and I even learned of Mr. Bai's renowned name from Mr. Xu. Mr. Bai's sudden help is likely related to Mr. Xu, I suppose! Regardless, I am grateful to Mr. Bai for his righteous assistance, which allowed me to escape danger this time."

"Not bad, you think rather quickly. You're not a fool. That makes you a worthy match for that girl Little Jing..." Bai Yuanshan said to Lin Feng with a chuckle, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally flicking to Wu Mei beside Lin Feng. This kid Lin Feng and Maid Jing haven't even truly gotten together yet, and he already has such a top-tier lover, he thought with a wry smile. Truly, heroes emerge young...

Upon hearing Bai Yuanshan's words, Wu Mei was taken aback. Who is this Little Jing he mentioned? Just how many female confidantes does Lin Feng have?! After a subconscious sigh, Wu Mei's gaze couldn't help but become a little melancholic. Although she didn't expect to walk down the aisle with Lin Feng, learning about his numerous female friends inevitably left her feeling a bit dejected.

"I think Mr. Bai might be misunderstanding. Xu Jing and I merely share an ordinary student-teacher relationship..." Lin Feng replied with a laugh, shaking his head.

"Hehe..." Upon hearing Lin Feng's explanation, Bai Yuanshan merely smiled faintly. He didn't believe Lin Feng's claim one bit. If Lin Feng and Xu Jing truly had an ordinary student-teacher relationship, would the old gang leader have entrusted him with looking after Lin Feng?

"I initially sneaked onto this ship simply seeking some solitude. I only started keeping an eye on you after finding out you were also on board. Who knew you'd get involved in a murder case on your second day? To reassure his subordinates, Fu Chuanqi even planned to arrest you as a scapegoat. I had no choice but to step in and shield you." Bai Yuanshan quietly explained to Lin Feng the reasons for his appearance, then gazed at Lin Feng with admiration and added, "Lin Feng, your skills are truly impressive. Are you interested in joining the Hong Sect and working for me?"

"Huh?" Faced with Bai Yuanshan's sudden invitation, Lin Feng was momentarily stunned. Have I just been recruited?

Seeing Bai Yuanshan's eager gaze, Lin Feng couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. After all, I'm a member of the Falcon Squad, he thought. Although this identity sometimes involves dangerous missions with few perks, I am, in essence, a special agent under the Jiangzhou Military Region. How could I genuinely join the Hong Sect?

Given my background, whichever organization I join would likely face disaster as a result, Lin Feng considered. Since Bai Yuanshan rescued me, of course I wouldn't repay his kindness with enmity by intending to bring disaster to him...

"This is something I will consider..." Lin Feng said noncommittally, shaking his head.

Given Bai Yuanshan's status, he would only invite Lin Feng once. Seeing Lin Feng's vague response, he decided to let the matter drop.

However, Bai Yuanshan was secretly making calculations. As long as Lin Feng successfully marries Xu Jing, I won't have to worry about his relationship with the Hong Sect becoming distant, he schemed. It wouldn't be too late to invite him to help then!

After sharing several cups of tea with Bai Yuanshan, Lin Feng and Wu Mei felt they had little more to discuss. Moreover, Lin Feng was eager to uncover the truth behind Zheng Shuizhou's murder as soon as possible, so they rose and took their leave.

"Don't worry too much about Fu Chuanqi causing you trouble. I've already made it clear: if he dares lay a finger on you, I guarantee he'll never set foot on land again in his life!" While bidding Lin Feng farewell, Bai Yuanshan patted Lin Feng's shoulder friendly and said with a confident laugh.

Lin Feng felt as if he had gained a protective talisman, with the Hong Sect's Gang Leader backing him. On the Treasure Ship, teeming with people from the underworld, Lin Feng felt almost fearless!

However, this is merely psychological comfort, Lin Feng thought. No matter who supports me, I should never become too arrogant. If I were truly careless and someone got the better of him, it would be too late by the time Bai Yuanshan avenged me!

"Lin Feng, where are we going now?" Wu Mei asked, her tone becoming somewhat ethereal as she walked with Lin Feng on the ship's deck, gazing at the breathtaking, faintly yellow-tinged sunset on the horizon.

Lin Feng, however, wasn't relaxed enough to appreciate the sunset. He made a hushing gesture to Wu Mei, then took out his phone and dialed Xue Qingyi's number...

"BEEP. BEEP. BEEP. 'We are sorry, the number you have dialed has been switched off...'"

Upon hearing the automated message, Lin Feng was taken aback. Qingyi's phone is off? How could that be? She usually doesn't make such a basic mistake!

In a mercenary team, maintaining constant communication was essential and a strictly enforced rule. Lin Feng knew Xue Qingyi's phone wouldn't be off without reason. For such an unexpected situation to occur, the most likely possibility was... Xue Qingyi is in trouble!

With this thought, Lin Feng instinctively dialed Zhou Yang's number. When he found Zhou Yang's phone was also off, he was almost certain: Zhou Yang and Xue Qingyi are both in trouble!

Who exactly is the enemy? Lin Feng could hardly believe his own assumption. Are there really people on this ship capable of making Zhou Yang and Xue Qingyi disappear without a trace? If such people exist, that's too terrifying!

As Lin Feng reeled in shock and uncertainty, his phone suddenly buzzed with a strange text message...

"That last round doesn't count. You actually had outside help! Even if you won, it's because you resort to dirty tricks. I'm not convinced..."

Seeing this message, clearly written in a personal tone, Lin Feng froze...

He felt as if he were seeing a scene from four or five years ago: a young, handsome, somewhat cocky kid learning from him, all the while questioning if his ideas were advanced enough. And the three words that handsome, almost strikingly beautiful kid always had on his lips were, "I'm not convinced..."

Lin Feng remained silent for a long time before finally texting back to the unknown number, "Do you have Zhou Yang and Xue Qingyi?"

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