Two days later, Qi Yun and his group landed at Bird City Airport.

Since learning of Old Ghost's accident, he had politely declined Li Yaohua's warm invitation and hurried back on the earliest flight.

Outside the airport, Zhong Rui drove to pick them up. Qi Yun asked him to take Ah Jiao and the others to get settled while he headed straight to Antique Street to find Shi Feng.

Inside Qiuyue Pavilion, Shi Feng was facing away from the door, wiping a porcelain vase on the display rack. Upon hearing footsteps, he quickly turned around, saw that it was Qi Yun, and hurriedly tossed aside the silk cloth to greet him.

"You're finally back."

Qi Yun had no time for pleasantries and frowned, asking, "What exactly happened? How did Old Ghost suddenly disappear?"

Shi Feng pulled Qi Yun by the arm to sit down nearby and then handed over his phone: "See for yourself."

"That afternoon, Old Ghost sent me a message, and then I couldn't reach him anymore. I tried getting someone to find him but to no avail."

Qi Yun took the phone, staring intensely at the message on the screen.

"Someone's looking for me with bad intentions." It was just that one short sentence.

After reading the message, Qi Yun furrowed his brow, subconsciously connecting Old Ghost's disappearance to the last two tasks he had asked him to do.

"Did he take on any other work before he disappeared? Or did he have any enemies?"

Shi Feng shook his head after hearing: "I don't know whether he took any jobs, but as for enemies... If his previous deeds were exposed, his enemies would be all over the place."

Qi Yun sighed. There really was no clue at all.

Shi Feng continued, "I'm not telling you this so you'll help find him. We're all in the underworld, taking money to solve problems for others. Old Ghost was a loner, and he always expected this day might come."

"I'm worried they might be coming for you. After all, he just finished a job for you, so you need to be careful lately."

"You know Old Ghost's skills. If they can find him..."

Shi Feng didn't finish, but Qi Yun already understood his meaning.

Recently, he had Old Ghost do two things: steal a ledger from the villa of that big slick, and then place it in Deputy Squad Leader Zhou's study.

The influence of these two people was undeniable. If Old Ghost slipped up at any point, they might indeed find him...

Qi Yun tapped his right hand on the table, staying silent for a long time.

Shi Feng pulled out a cigarette and handed one over: "From what I know of Old Ghost, even if caught, he'd never give you up."

"But since they can find Old Ghost, they might discover you through other channels, so you can't be careless."

"Don't get involved with Old Ghost's matter. I've looked up some friends who are also checking his whereabouts. I'll inform you if there's news."

Qi Yun took a silent drag from the cigarette, deeply inhaling twice before he slowly shook his head: "If Old Ghost was indeed taken by my adversary, knowing I was behind it is only a matter of time, so whether I get involved or not is actually the same."

"I'll handle this matter myself, don't you worry. The opposition is not small, and I don't want you getting implicated."

Shi Feng heard this, his hand holding the cigarette froze in mid-air, and he chuckled lightly: "I'm a lone wolf now, what do I have to fear from being implicated?"

"I've known Old Ghost for over ten years. He's my friend, too. I can't stand by and do nothing."

Qi Yun frowned, looking at him and sighed, "The opposition is likely from the city government. Involving you won't do any good. Listen to me, let me figure something out first. You just wait for my news. When I need your help, I'll let you know."

He knew that Shi Feng had some connections in the antique circle and knew some big-time businessmen, but it depended on the situation.

For trivial matters, it might work to ask for their help, but for something stormy like this, they'd likely back out at any sign of trouble.

Shi Feng exhaled a long puff of smoke and finally nodded silently.

Qi Yun flicked the ash off his cigarette and immediately took out his phone to call Zhang Dayong.

Zhang Dayong was an old buddy of his; their relationship was not just about interests, so he could comfortably ask for his help.

"You finally remembered to call me. Disappeared for two months? Looked for you a few times and couldn't find you." Zhang Dayong said with a laugh on the other end of the line.

Qi Yun smiled. Although anxious inside, he sounded calm: "Haha, just got back from abroad today. Do you have time? Can we meet up?"

"What's up?"

Qi Yun didn't hide the truth: "Yeah, need your help with something, not convenient to talk over the phone."

"Then let's meet at that tea house from last time, see you in an hour." Zhang Dayong agreed readily.

"Okay, see you then."

After hanging up, Qi Yun got up to leave.

Shi Feng saw him to the door and offered a final word of caution: "If it's not doable, just let it go. People like Old Ghost in the underworld accept the risks."

Qi Yun didn't respond, waved his hand without looking back.

Once in the car, he didn't rush to the tea house but dialed President Bi's number.

The phone rang twice before President Bi answered with a hearty laugh: "Haha, I heard from Old Ye that you've made a killing out at sea, calling me to treat me to a meal?"

When Qi Yun returned from Cape Town, he had informed Ye Hanwen, so it wasn't surprising that President Bi knew he was back.

"A meal can wait, I have an urgent matter to ask your help with." Qi Yun laughed in response.

President Bi heard and replied without hesitation: "What's the matter? Just say it."

"Here's the deal, I need to withdraw five million in cash. Do you know anyone at Construction Bank who could help me with that?"

"Five million?" President Bi was stunned for a moment; it's not common these days to need that much cash.

"Yes."

Upon Qi Yun's confirmation, President Bi didn't ask further but pondered briefly before replying: "I'm not acquainted with anyone at Construction Bank, all our company business is with CIMB. I'm on pretty good terms with their New District branch manager."

"So, just head to CIMB; I'll call their manager, and then have finance meet you to retrieve it."

Qi Yun didn't refuse: "Alright, thanks."

"No need to mention it between us." President Bi laughed and hung up.

Ending the call, Qi Yun patted Chen Wei on the shoulder, who was in the driver's seat, instructing: "Brother Wei, go to the New District CIMB."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wei quickly started the car, reversed, and drove away.

Qi Yun rubbed his chin, organizing his thoughts for a moment, and dialed another unknown number.

"Hello, who is this?" came a deep voice from the other end of the line.

"My name is Qi Yun, a friend of Baldy Hong (Hong Weize). I have a business proposal to discuss. Can we meet up?"

The other end was silent for two seconds, then responded, "Time, place."

"An hour later, Tianfu Tea House."

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