Special Forces Medic

Chapter 945 917: I Lost This Bet

Xiao Zhenfeng was silent for a moment, and on the screen, Xiao Lin had already slipped into the lower cabin. "Confirm the location of the 'Demon.'"

"No need to confirm, I'm already here." Lucifer swaggered into the communication room, disinterestedly staring at the screen, unable to find anyone who piqued his interest.

"Was it your people who attacked Hua Qingyi?" Xiao Zhenfeng turned off the TV and faced him.

"Shouldn't you be asking what will happen to this ship at this moment?" Lucifer was arrogantly dismissive before Xiao Zhenfeng as if he didn't take him seriously. He crossed his legs, with broken butterfly wings clinging to the soles of his shoes. "There's five minutes left before the place they were will explode, but the heir you count on is a bit foolish; he actually completely believes I'd press the remote while he disarms the bomb, hahaha!" In the face of Lucifer's rudeness, Xiao Zhenfeng coughed. "Oh, sorry, I got a bit carried away and didn't notice your presence, please forgive me."

"I allow you to do some things you want to do, but I didn't allow you to harm innocent people, including important ones. The assassin's job is to deal with the people the client wants dealt with, not to needlessly add to the death toll."

"Oh, I see, I thought you genuinely wanted us to do something that would force your heir to beg you, so we'd resort to extreme measures. I thought I misjudged!" Lucifer rested his hands behind his head, balancing his chair on its back two legs.

"Do you know why you can't lead 'Black Crow'?"

"Without your involvement, I'd be the leader of 'Black Crow.' You deliberately sent Yi to complete that task just to support 'Black Crow' so your heir could securely take the throne, right? There are still two Mafia assassins on board, one of whom is the real culprit who attempted to assassinate Hua Muyun. Now Wang Zhantian is missing. Your precious heir has toppled the Wang Family, smoothly enabling the Xia Family to take over. You must be anxious, as the woman he has feelings for isn't that wealthy consortium's woman, which isn't beneficial for the Xiao Family's development over the next decade. A woman's jealousy can be terrifying.

"Because you don't know how to hide. In terms of ability, you're above Yi, and in terms of courage, you're more ruthless than him. 'Black Crow' is essentially centered around you, but why hasn't anyone suggested Yi's abdication? Think about it thoroughly once you return. Once you figure it out, the position will naturally be yours. As for the Eliminator, I've already summoned him back for you. I'll allow you to break the rules once, but I won't allow a second violation. Lao Jiu is Xiao Lin's prey, which was an agreed condition. If you issue another order privately, I'll make you revert to your original state."

Lucifer shrugged and glanced at his watch. "There's a minute and a half left. Aren't you going to see the result?"

"Demon, how about we place a bet?" Xiao Zhenfeng suddenly smiled wickedly, sending a chill down the spines of those present.

"Bet on what?"

"If the outcome on the screen at the time matches your arrangement, I'll give you three special pardons."

"Master!" Lao Qin couldn't help but exclaim on the side, as special pardons were no ordinary things.

"Otherwise?" Lucifer jumped onto the table, pushing aside the interfering Lao Qin. He found it intriguing, as three special pardons meant three lives, quite a bargain.

"You do know that Xiao Lin has been investigating matters for over a decade!"

"You're not going to expect me to kill them all to silence them, are you?" This task is somewhat significant and dangerous.

"Haha, I'm not that bloodthirsty." Xiao Zhenfeng waved his hand. "Just find DOMO, who should be with Mu Rongyun, and then hand him over to Xiao Lin."

"Master!" This time Lao Qin shouted with a higher-pitched voice.

"Old man, if you speak again, I'll cut out your tongue." Lucifer threatened Lao Qin beside him, not taking his eyes off Xiao Zhenfeng. "This is a losing deal; you're sending me to my death!"

"Unwilling to, huh? That's fine; there's another way, surrender immediately to Xiao Lin."

"Old man, you're clearly setting me up!"

"How can trading three special pardons for DOMO be a losing deal? If you're feeling insecure, just convince yourself to go with the new master, I don't mind."

"Time's up!" The remote was swiftly snatched off the table by Lucifer, who still seemed hesitant while Lao Qin couldn't hold back anymore. "Old man, I dare you to try anything!"

"Lao Qin, step back for now."

"As long as I bring back DOMO and hand it over to Xiao Lin, that's it?" As soon as Lucifer posed the question, he saw a triumphant smile on Xiao Zhenfeng's face. "Damn you, old crook, I've been fooled again."

"Not watching?" Xiao Zhenfeng asked with a chuckle.

"I lost!" If he himself didn't believe in the success of his own plan, then there were bound to be flaws leading to failure. Xiao Zhenfeng wasn't merely betting on luck; the real gamble wasn't whether Xiao Lin could escape, but whether Lucifer had confidence, and thus he lost. "I need time; you won't interfere with my approach, will you?"

"No, but it must be discreet."

With a click, the image on the TV came back on. Only Xiao Lin and Hua Qingyi remained on the deck, and the fishing boat was sinking, albeit slowly, with the supposedly explosive bow unscathed.

"Master, how did the young master achieve this?" Lao Qin found it strange, as Lucifer wouldn't play children's games; if he set the bombs, they'd definitely explode on time.

"Ask him yourself when you can." Xiao Zhenfeng turned off the TV. "Lao Qin, have the people I asked you to invite arrived yet?"

"It should be waiting in your room by now."

"Do you think my outfit is suitable today?"

"Sir, you're nervous." Master Qin attentively tidied up Xiao Zhenfeng's clothes, brushing off the dust with both hands. "You look like a father."

The frameless glasses were placed on the table, Xiao Ya leaned his entire back against the chair, choosing to sit at the dining table near the door as the sofa seemed too soft and he wasn't accustomed to it.

The whole room in the Liger Building, surrounded by outside office area floors, is difficult to detect. From the layout, there should be a hidden passage leading elsewhere. Some unnecessary wall designs are meant to conceal evidence of these secret compartments, though ordinary people wouldn't notice.

The room is clean, tidy, and simple, lacking vitality and life.

Master Qin personally visiting the police station to invite him made him feel somewhat flattered. Coming out from the 'Underground City's sewer, he expected this person to seek him out, but with his personality, he should have used more aggressive means rather than this gentle approach.

The concept of not hitting a smiling face, following along itself was a miracle.

The door was opened from the outside by someone, the mere entry stance made breathing difficult, Xiao Ya secretly clenched his fists under the table, adjusting his breath.

Xiao Zhenfeng walked around the table to sit in front of Xiao Ya. "Should I call you Mu Rongyun or Xiao Ya now?"

"I'm no longer part of the Xiao Family."

"From the start, approaching Xiao Mu was to get revenge on our Xiao Family. Now with Xiao Lin, what exactly are your intentions? Are you really planning to serve Mu Rongyun?"

"I don't work for anyone." Disgust for the person, the tone, the expression, everything was deeply abhorrent, yet it couldn't change the reality that this person was his father.

"If you want power, I can give it to you, but you must do something for me."

"Are you dreaming or what! If I want power, I'll strive for it myself. As long as I make life difficult for you and erase your Xiao Family, I'll do anything, including serving Mu Rongyun."

"Don't forget, your blood also belongs to the Xiao Family."

Xiao Ya suddenly burst into laughter. "Did you ever consider me as part of the Xiao Family? You brought me here, offering me power, scared that your precious son finds out how filthy you were more than ten years ago? What you did was worse than pigs and dogs."

Bang! Bang! The one who struck was Xiao Zhenfeng! The sound of the chair scraping against the floor tiles made the meeting awkward.

"Sit down!" Xiao Zhenfeng said sternly. "I didn't bring you here to ask but to order."

"Order?"

"Just now, I've already arranged your resignation, tonight's flight to the United States, and the power you desire will be realized there."

"What gives you the right to do this!" Xiao Ya couldn't bear it and grabbed Xiao Zhenfeng's collar.

"Did you think acquiring the Rose Staff and getting the Dharma Seal from Xiao Lin could control all the world's gangs? Ridiculous. Such foolish lies believed for so many years."

"Wha, what do you mean?"

"Don't ask what you shouldn't know. Xiao Mu will assist you in the United States, but as a trade-off, I want you to do something else for me."

"Forget it. I won't follow your arrangements."

"Is that so? Then the Deputy Director might have a miserable life due to your arrogance. You'll leave here eventually, but how you leave hinges on the Deputy Director's life path; consider it carefully."

"Despicable!"

"Speaking of despicable, didn't you already know what kind of person I am ten years ago? I'll use any means to achieve my goals, including not sparing my own flesh and blood. That's who I am, you've always been clear."

"I used to think I pitied myself, pushed to such a desperate state because of you, hence I sympathized with you. But now I find Xiao Lin even more pitiable, having a father like you truly disgusts me."

"Ah, you finally said it, you finally spoke those words." Xiao Zhenfeng smiled. "Xiao Lin likes calling you Xia Ya, when you are in the United States, continue using that name. You can continue associating with Mu Rongyun, I won't oppose any decisions you make, but don't forget about the Deputy Director's life. However, I assure you, once things are resolved, I'll set you free, and the power given to you will last a lifetime." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote, recommend, and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)