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Lin Wanting shook her head again, her eyes filled with confusion and helplessness. She sighed softly and said helplessly, "I really don't know if they know or not."
“Normally, although we learn our skills under the same master and seem to be very close, such secret matters involve personal safety and complex conflicts of interest, so even fellow disciples may not be able to communicate openly.”
"After all, everyone understands that once this kind of thing is said, it may bring unexpected trouble to themselves, so no one will easily reveal even a little bit."
Despite the seemingly hopeless situation, He Yuzhu's inner obsession burned like a raging fire.
He knew all too well that his current situation was already precarious, and every missed opportunity brought him one step closer to utter failure.
Even if the hope before him is as faint as the dimmest starlight in the night sky, with only a one in ten thousand chance, it is still a lifeline in the darkness for him.
At this moment, he was like a trapped beast struggling in a desperate situation, grasping at any whim. As long as a single thought flashed through his mind that might turn the tide, no matter how absurd it seemed, he was unwilling to let it go easily, just like a drowning person clinging tightly to every piece of driftwood that drifted by.
His heart was churning like a stormy sea, his breathing was rapid and disordered, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead. He felt as if he were being tightly gripped by fear.
At this moment, he resembled a gambler who had lost everything and was desperate, with nothing left to do but gamble everything. With a heart full of trepidation and unease, he slowly extended his trembling hand and gradually loosened the smelly sock that had been tightly stuffed into Xu Changfeng's mouth.
Xu Changfeng's chest heaved violently as he gasped for breath, each breath accompanied by a heavy tremor, as if he had been holding his breath underwater for a long time and was finally surfacing with all his might, eagerly and greedily inhaling the fresh air, which seemed to be his only lifeline at that moment.
His eyes were wide open and bloodshot, filled with burning anger and deep-seated hatred.
That gaze was like an incomparably sharp blade, carrying a bone-chilling coldness from the abyss, like a raptor locking onto its prey, fixed firmly on He Yuzhu, wishing it could tear him to pieces and vent all the resentment that had been building up in its heart, as if only in this way could it slightly calm the surging anger in his heart.
He Yuzhu was extremely anxious and pressed him for an answer with a look of utter distress: "Where did that money go? You must know something!"
The man opposite him had a cold expression. Upon hearing this, he didn't even raise his eyelids. He curled his lips slightly, revealing a disdainful arc, and replied decisively, "I don't know anything."
His words were laced with sarcasm, the drawn-out tone seeming to mercilessly mock He Yuzhu for being so naive as to try to get clues from him. In this complex vortex of business warfare, He Yuzhu's helplessness was on full display.
Looking at the scene before him, He Yuzhu felt as if a fire was burning in his heart, only to be ruthlessly extinguished by a bucket of cold water.
His eyes were like torches, fixed on Xu Changfeng, his teeth clenched, and the veins on his temples throbbed slightly with anger.
Looking at Xu Changfeng again, the faint smugness on his face was like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into He Yuzhu's heart.
He Yuzhu knew that under these circumstances, any further arguments or entanglements would be futile, like waving a fist at the void, yielding no substantial results.
His deep resentment, like surging waves, relentlessly assaulted his rational defenses.
But the harsh reality was like an impenetrable net, binding him tightly.
Finally, he took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and waved his hand forcefully, saying to his men beside him in a deep voice, "Take this Xu guy to another car. Don't let me see his disgusting face again, or I'll feel annoyed."
His men quickly stepped forward, grabbing Xu Changfeng from both sides and dragging him toward another car.
He Yuzhu watched Xu Changfeng being led away, his eyes revealing complex emotions—anger, resentment, and a hint of worry about the future.
Then, He Yuzhu suddenly turned his head and looked intently at Wei Wuji, who was tightly bound by ropes and unable to move.
He nodded slightly, a barely perceptible hint of urgency flashing in his eyes, signaling his men to bring Wei Wuji to him.
When Wei Wuji was dragged closer, He Yuzhu stepped forward personally, reached out, and gently but cautiously removed the sock from Wei Wuji's mouth. Every movement seemed to carry a deep expectation, as if he was certain that he could pry a different answer from Wei Wuji to resolve the current predicament.
At this moment, Lin Wanting took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in her heart. Her steps seemed light, but in reality, each step was as heavy as lead, as if she were walking on a road full of thorns, and even her heart was hurt.
She slowly walked to Wei Wuji's side, her eyes filled with worry and determination, and said to him softly but urgently, "Senior brother, the situation is now out of control, and I'm afraid we really have no choice but to bow to this cruel reality."
"But now is not the time to despair. You should calm down and think carefully. Gao Kening usually acts in a secretive manner. Could he have set up some kind of secret place that no one knows about?"
Chapter 580
"This may be our last chance to survive in this desperate situation. The fate of the entire team hangs by a thread. We must not miss even the slightest clue."
Wei Wuji dragged his heavy steps and shouted in a hoarse voice, his voice echoing in the empty corridor, mixed with the fatigue of days of travel and the helplessness in the face of the thorny situation: "To be honest, I have not been to Hong Kong much. I have only been here twice before."
"The first time was when I came to an industry exhibition with the company team. We were busy and had a tight schedule. Apart from the exhibition hall, we just took a quick look around the busiest commercial street."
"The second time was to discuss an important business deal. I traveled between several well-known hotels in the city and was in public places."
"As for the hidden places in the shadows of this city, I am completely clueless and know absolutely nothing about them."
Long before, Lin Wanting had already found those three senior brothers and explained the situation to them in a sincere yet sharp manner.
Her gaze was piercing, and her voice was clear and firm, stating that as long as they were willing to pay the corresponding price, whether it was money, connections, or other things of equal value, she would spare their lives out of consideration for their past camaraderie.
Therefore, in this dark, damp, and cramped prison cell, Wei Wuji suppressed his resentment and unwillingness, and even appeared quite cooperative on the surface.
Now that things have come to this, he knows better than anyone that he has become a prisoner and is in a difficult situation.
Outside the prison, enemies were watching with predatory eyes, and his life was like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.
Even if you manage to survive by sheer luck, if you anger the other party due to your lack of cooperation and suffer endless torture and abuse, you will ultimately be the one who suffers.
He looked up at the faint light filtering through the narrow iron window of the cell, gritted his teeth, and told himself that he must swallow his anger and wait for an opportunity to find a glimmer of hope.
If they cannot extract that crucial address information from Wei Wuji, everything they have done so far will be like a dream, vanishing in an instant.
They used both threats and inducements, and their subordinates searched every possible corner, expending countless manpower and resources. But once the clues were cut off, all their efforts would be in vain, like trying to fill a basket with water, ending up with nothing.
As for the three publicly disclosed locations, Ye Han and the others knew exactly what was going on.
Long before, they had carefully selected capable people to quietly go and thoroughly investigate, searching every inch of the place and leaving no possible corner unchecked.
The result was extremely disappointing. The scene was deserted and desolate. Not only were there no key figures or important objects to be found, but there wasn't even a trace of anything related to them. It was a complete waste of time.
Just when everyone was filled with anxiety and had no idea what to do, He Hongshen sighed heavily with a helpless expression, his voice filled with weariness and despair, and slowly said, "In my opinion, we should just give up."
"This arduous search has yielded no results to date, clearly a futile effort."
"Continuing to search blindly like this will only be a waste of time and energy, and in the end it will probably all come to nothing."
However, He Yuzhu's stubborn streak kicked in, and he wasn't about to swallow this insult easily.
He stood there, his brows furrowed into a deep frown, his mind racing as if he were battling an invisible opponent.
A moment later, his eyes sharpened, and he decisively waved his hand, saying in a deep voice, "Take Wei Wuji away and find Liang Feixing for me immediately!"
Speaking of Liang Feixing, he had been lying low in the business world for many years. In his early years, he had crossed paths with Gao Kening in the glamorous and unpredictable business world.
Those unseen interactions, whether secret meetings in hidden clubs or clandestine exchanges over smoky card tables, may hold the key to resolving the current predicament.
Before long, Liang Feixing was hurriedly brought before the group.
He looked up and saw that the atmosphere in the room was so heavy it seemed to drip water, and the gazes of the people around him were intense and full of expectation, as if they wanted to see right through him.
Liang Feixing's heart tightened. He dared not hide anything and hurriedly spilled out all the secrets he knew, speaking rapidly like a machine gun, afraid of missing even the slightest clue.
However, after hearing Liang Feixing's words, Ye Han's hopeful eyes instantly dimmed. He shook his head in disappointment, his face filled with dejection. He sighed heavily, his tone full of helplessness: "Alas... although these places are indeed extremely hidden and difficult for ordinary people to detect, we just dispatched capable people to investigate carefully without delay. But what happened? They were all deserted, completely empty. Not to mention people, there wasn't even a suspicious clue left. It's truly regrettable!"
Upon hearing the other party's reply, He Yuzhu's face instantly showed obvious disappointment. His originally bright eyes seemed to be obscured by dark clouds, dimming slightly.
He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned slightly white from the force, and took a step forward unwillingly, asking, "Is there really no other place to choose from in such a vast place as Hong Kong?"
"Think about it carefully again. Even if it's an inconspicuous corner that's easy to overlook, or a place you've heard someone mention by chance, it'll do!"
Standing to the side, Liang Feixing's face was so solemn it looked like it could be wrung out of water.
His gaze was fixed on the distant, ever-changing horizon, as if searching for a glimmer of hope.
His brows were tightly furrowed, and the wrinkles on his forehead resembled deep furrows etched by time, each one concealing complex emotions that were difficult to express.
After a long while, he shook his head heavily and slowly, as if carrying a tremendous burden.
Then, he slightly parted his lips, his tone firm yet inevitably tinged with a hint of helplessness, and slowly replied, "To be honest, in Hong Kong where land is incredibly valuable, suitable properties are scarce. After searching the entire real estate agency system, there really are no other suitable properties available."
"My relationship with him is just a nodding acquaintance. When we bump into each other in social situations, we exchange a few pleasantries, but we have very little interaction."
"When he contacted me to rent a place, it took me a lot of effort to match him with the real person. That's all we know about him, given our shallow relationship."
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head, his blood instantly freezing and his hands and feet losing all warmth.
He seemed to be nailed to the spot, the surrounding noise instantly fading away, leaving only those words like heavy hammer blows striking his heart.
All doors of hope were slammed shut as if by an invisible and cold giant hand, the jarring sound echoing endlessly in the emptiness of my heart.
Darkness, thick with despair, surged in from all directions, engulfing him in the blink of an eye and plunging him into an abyss of hopeless despair. Beneath his feet lay endless nothingness, and before his eyes was no light. Confusion and helplessness overwhelmed him like a tidal wave. He opened his mouth, but no sound came out. He was filled with bewilderment, completely unaware of where to go or what to do.
However, to everyone's surprise, the other ship was brazenly equipped with firearms.
These firearms, worn smooth by time, exuded a chilling aura of battle beneath their cold metallic luster under the direct sunlight.
The sea breeze, carrying salt and moisture, added to the tense atmosphere of the standoff.
In an instant, without warning, a sharp gunshot suddenly pierced the sky. The sound was like a thunderclap on flat ground, echoing between the sea and the sky, instantly shattering the tense yet delicately calm atmosphere that had been maintained.
Immediately afterwards, a barrage of gunfire erupted like popping beans, each bullet carrying deadly force, like raindrops whistling down in a storm, sweeping wildly downwards.
The bullet tore through the air at high speed, emitting a chilling, piercing whistle, like a deadly roar from hell.
In the blink of an eye, two of his men were unable to dodge in time and were shot and wounded, accompanied by two painful groans.
Their bodies crashed heavily onto the deck, their hands clutching their wounds, writhing and groaning in pain.
Crimson blood gushed from between his fingers, quickly spreading across the rough deck and staining it into a shocking pool of blood.
This meticulously planned attack ended in a disastrous failure amidst the sudden hail of bullets.
The anger in everyone's hearts was like dry tinder meeting a spark, instantly igniting into a raging fire, so intense it seemed to set the surrounding air ablaze.
As if drawn by an invisible force, they quickly gathered together, forming a tight circle.
The atmosphere was as heavy as solidified lead, so heavy that it was hard to breathe. Everyone's face was clearly etched with anger and anxiety, and their brows were furrowed into deep frowns.
Everyone started discussing solutions urgently, one after another.
During the heated discussion, some people spoke loudly with flushed faces, while others slowly expressed their opinions after frowning and deep thought. Their thoughts quickly merged in this intense collision.