Stronger with More Jobs

Chapter 686 - 292: Pleasantly Surprised, Unexpected!

Not only did they transfer our squad to the City of Injustice, but they also crammed the old base from Qingjian City here.

Hearing Qin Hui say "we," Fang Qingyu felt alarms ringing in his mind and pressed, "Aside from you four, are there others?"

He instinctively thought of Lin Yu and the others from Dawn.

But Lin Yu and the others had come voluntarily, unlike Qin Hui.

Before Qin Hui could respond, a cold yet slightly lazy and proud female voice resonated from the shadow of a large ventilation pipe to their side and rear:

"Yes."

The voice was clear and pleasant.

Fang Qingyu sharply turned his head toward the sound.

He saw a tall and graceful figure elegantly step out from the shadows.

She was dressed in a well-fitted deep blue combat coat, outlining her perfect body lines, her long hair like a waterfall casually tied behind her head, revealing a smooth forehead and a face delicately sculpted like ice and snow.

It was the eldest daughter of the Su Family of Songdu City.

Su Wanqing, whom he had fought alongside with.

She walked up to Fang Qingyu with her hands in her coat pockets, her steps graceful yet slightly aggressive, her chin slightly lifted, and her beautiful eyes carrying a mischievous smile as she glanced at Fang Qingyu:

"What? Captain Fang, surprised to see me here? Not welcoming?"

Fang Qingyu looked at the young lady in front of him, feeling his temples throbbing slightly.

He rubbed his forehead, showing a wry smile: "It’s not that you’re unwelcome. It’s just..."

He simply couldn’t understand what Hong Qitian was up to.

What was the point of stuffing Su Wanqing in here as well?

Su Wanqing seemed very pleased with Fang Qingyu’s pained expression, rolled her eyes gracefully, and huffed: "I’m willing to come, and you should be secretly happy. On this ship, and possibly even in that haunted place, I’m the person among you all who knows the City of Injustice the best."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Qingyu’s eyes immediately brightened, his earlier helplessness instantly replaced by intense interest, "Miss Su has been to the City of Injustice?"

"Of course." Su Wanqing nodded, her tone carrying a self-assured composure, "And I’ve been there many times."

She paused, explaining while facing the curious gazes of the others, "The City of Injustice, or ’Mirage,’ is not just a haven for outlaws but is also the largest unofficial market for maritime Life Ghost materials."

"Countless rare Sea Beast bones, Life Ghost cores... are traded there. Our Su Family, along with many other families and large commerce associations, regularly send people there to procure materials. As one of the family representatives, I’ve been there dozens of times."

So that’s how it is.

Fang Qingyu suddenly understood.

Su Wanqing’s identity and experience make her the best guide to the City of Injustice.

Still, it didn’t quite make sense.

Why bring so many people?

But there’s an old saying that fits.

Since you’re all here...

Fang Qingyu’s lips curved into a slight smile as he glanced at everyone: "Since you’re all here, let’s go find a quiet place, plan our next steps... What exactly are we going to do once we reach the City of Injustice."

After speaking, Fang Qingyu took the lead, heading toward the direction of the luxury suites inside the cabin.

...

Shortly after Fang Qingyu and his group entered the cabin,

by the railing on the other side of the Ark of Hope’s bow.

Two young men, looking indistinguishable from regular passengers and dressed in casual jackets, were leaning on the rail, seemingly idly gazing at the rolling Ice Sea in the distance.

The two had similar features, resembling brothers.

The older brother appeared slightly more stable, while the younger one’s eyes conveyed a playful glint.

They were conversing in low voices, the sound carried away by the sea breeze, only audible to each other.

"Brother, there are too many people, huh?"

The younger brother tilted his head slightly, gesturing with his eyes toward the direction where Fang Qingyu and the others had vanished behind the cabin door, frowning slightly, "The intel we got before coming didn’t mention that Fang Qingyu would gather such a large group. Are we still sticking to the original plan?"

The older brother, hands in his jacket pockets, continued to gaze at the sea without turning his head, his tone utterly calm: "And so what if there are many? Just a bunch of rabble."

"Our target has always only been Fang Qingyu. As for the others? As long as they don’t get in our way, they can be ignored. The plan remains unchanged."

Excitement gleamed in the younger brother’s eyes, tinged with mischief, as he licked his lips, "So what extent should we go to? Directly hit him with a ’Night Parade of Hundred Demons,’ scare him out of his wits? Make it so he has nightmares when he sleeps?"

He was evidently confident in his abilities, even with a hint of prankster’s anticipation.

The older brother finally turned to look at his younger brother like he was looking at an idiot, his eyes filled with indignation and a trace of warning: "Are you tired of living, or do you think Hong Qitian’s old blade can no longer lift? Scare him into stupidity? If you dare to cause him any irreversible psychological damage, believe it or not, Hong Qitian will march right over here and chop you into pieces to feed the fish? Our task is merely a small lesson, make him suffer a bit, understand? Measure! Keep a sense of measure!"

The younger brother shrank back under his older brother’s glare, grinning sheepishly: "Hehe, brother, I was just joking, lightening the mood. I understand, I understand, just scare him a bit, make him uncomfortable for a few days."

"So... act tonight? The usual plan, I first sneak into his dream to set the stage, then you take charge, manipulating the dreams of those around him, creating chaos and leaving him isolated?"