Chapter 1312 - 1312: Liberation
"The autopsy report is out. They did not accidentally encounter the island's electric grid and die. Reyes's body was broken in many places, and he was beaten to death. Maya's head was cut off, the wound smooth and clean, killed by a blade."
"Neither of them showed any strong resistance before death. They seemed to have willingly accepted their demise."
The man in front of the screen, watching the young man floating in the sky without any external force, took off his headphones and with a complicated look glanced at his companion behind him, saying:
"Although I hate to say it, there are things I must address. Let's abandon Ye Dasheng's data. We might suffer great losses because of him. In the end, we may not get the expected returns. The gains don't justify the outcomes. Focus on finding Jack's whereabouts. At least this way, we can ensure no severe casualties."
If it seems relaxed, it can be considered heavy; it's a relief and also an acknowledgment of one's incompetence.
Yet, this statement appears simultaneously in different organizations worldwide.
Two corpses, one photograph, shocked countless people and deeply engraved the name "Ye Dasheng" in their minds.
The next day at noon, the cruise finally docked at the bay. The passengers aboard showed no trace of their usual demeanor. They hurriedly rushed off, as if the cruise was about to devour them.
I think it's the same. After experiencing such a subversive perception and life-and-death ordeal, it's impossible to stay on the ship as if nothing happened. Especially when the terrifying, brutal Devil is still on board!
The vast ocean feels helpless. It's been a long time since I've seen it. Leaving isn't easy. Who would still want to dance with wolves?
The eagle was a bit tired. Even the strong Meng Hu had thick dark circles under his eyes. Clearly, because Ye Fengsheng handed over the data to Major Li, they didn't dare sleep at all. Instead, they were wholeheartedly guarding the data that would shake the world and potentially change the way world wars are waged.
Of course, the people from the Southern District wouldn't be unaware of what the eagle and others realized. They had prepared for a long time. As soon as they meet, they would quickly reach this city's heliport. Armed soldiers would escort this crucial data to the District Commander and then send it to the most secure lab in the district.
"Mr. Ye, aren't you coming back with us?"
Li Ying lowered his head, not daring to meet Ye Fengsheng's eyes. He said, "The Director wants to see you. To thank you face-to-face."
"No need," Ye Fengsheng waved his hand. "This was a transaction from start to finish. You did what you were supposed to, and I fulfilled my commitment. There's no debt between us."
But this data is more valuable than Xu Le's title. We..."
"Just keep an eye on Xu Le for me."
Ye Fengsheng interrupted Li Ying: "He's inherently lazy, mild-tempered, with no firm opinions. His status won't be used to bully the weak but might be exploited by others. If he needs help from you in the future, you must clear things up before getting involved. Otherwise, not only will you have to worry about this, but I will also have to come to you to settle accounts."
As Ye Fengsheng finished speaking, the stone flew to one side, appearing awkward. He swallowed his saliva unnaturally.
Before this, when he spoke to Xu Le, he patted his chest, telling Xu Le to seek him out in case of unexpected events. He could handle various issues. Now, hearing Ye Fengsheng's words, he particularly regretted playing the hero. He was gambling with his life!
What kind of trouble could a playboy encounter? No matter how big the problem is, I'd wave my fist and show my cards to resolve it. But then, the great God Ye Fengsheng would come looking for me. That's too much!
"And you? Are you heading to the District with your friends, or coming back with me first?"
Li Ying turned to look at Vermilion Bird beside him and asked Ye Fengsheng.
Vermilion Bird isn't a fool. Even though she was from the Fourteen States, being the leader there for so long, her mind is more active than most. Ye Fengsheng left the three from Tianxiang in Tianfu, entrusting them to her, so she naturally had to think of a way to deal with them.
This treatment ensures they won't die, but it also won't let these three act the same in the remaining days. So she had a long talk with Major Li, preparing to let the three assassins leave the Fourteen States for the District, ensuring they could live safely and fairly while making sure they adhere strictly to the rules.
Of course, helping them also means helping herself. Ye Fengsheng already entrusted the people to her. If these three had any trouble afterward, the debt would naturally be settled by Ye Fengsheng. In this case, it's better to pass the hot potato to the Southern District and let the District's specialties play their biggest role. That's also a big issue.
"Mr. Ye, it seems..."
Upon hearing Ye Fengsheng's words, Vermilion Bird cast a questioning glance, still with a hint of hesitation.
"You're free; it's your own matter to decide."
Ye Fengsheng calmly said: "There are no more Fourteen States. Even if you want to go to the military district with them, I won't intervene."
Vermilion Bird smiled and said: "Finally leaving the cage, there's no reason to go back; I still want to go to Jianghai City.
Li Ying felt a bit disappointed. He had talked with Vermilion Bird for several days. He was clearly aware that the woman without dew beside Ye Fengsheng was an internationally renowned assassination organization. If the leader of the Fourteen States could persuade her to return to the District, he would certainly improve the district's overall level and eliminate social risks.
If he did something else, he would have started recruiting people. Even if he was forced to send people back to the district, he could go.
If it wasn't for a prior commitment with Princess Alice, Ye Fengsheng might have returned to Jianghai City that very day. However, due to his transaction with her, Ye Fengsheng, who left alone, arrived at the agreed location at this sports center, directly separating the new and old towns without intentionally looking for it. He followed the crowd, with the translator Prince next to him, who greeted him with a flattering voice, leading Ye Fengsheng to an empty chair in the hall.
When Ye Fengsheng arrived, Princess Alice immediately stood up to greet her. At the same time, she opened her mouth, appearing to want to say something formal but remembered the language barrier, and stopped. After letting Ye Fengsheng sit down, she quickly sat down herself.
"You should know that I can't do what you want me to do. You helped me open the brocade box, and I'm really grateful, but I have a lot on my plate now. You can't expect me to run all the way to your country to solve these issues for you. Success doesn't happen overnight. I don't have time to be delayed by you, so you should choose another way."
Ye Fengsheng explained earnestly, trying to change the woman's mind in front of him, a statement out of anticipation. Now she had agreed to the deal, even received payment, and still wanted to repent, which was against the principles. He didn't want to be someone who doubted her words, but she was now infatuated with everything. If she had to do so, and take action herself, then he could only choose to breach the contract.
But he also felt a bit absurd. Now, the princess even wanted to compete for the throne with her siblings. If she hadn't said it herself, he couldn't believe that such an ostensibly proud woman would have such a grand idea.
Princess Alice didn't oppose Ye Fengsheng's words. In fact, she clearly understood the difficulty of holding a high position. Had she prepared for a path of economic development and building financial groups after adulthood, Ye Fengsheng's presence was like a bright, dazzling flame, igniting her completely silent heart.