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"Hey, the amulet needs to be shown to be effective. You gods can go ahead and duel," Yang Xiaoyou said after hanging up the phone, feeling considerably relieved.
From his understanding of these large factions, they would either take drastic measures today or spend time preparing thoroughly.
The leader in Yongxing Entertainment City was just like a fellow; since he had already begun to think about using Yang Xiaoyou to gain Mo Wenfu's trust, coupled with the involvement of the Common Unity Party, it was evident that they would take the second approach.
Conversely, if the Common Unity Party started 'rescuing' people today, they would undoubtedly face resistance from Yongxing.
At present, the overall strength of the Common Unity Party was indeed far from comparable to Yongxing, but in terms of 'gray' operational power in Z City alone, they likely could not compete with the local powerhouse that was Yongxing.
Even if the worst-case scenario occurred and someone broke through the enemy's defenses to rescue people, Yang Xiaoyou would only have to wear his underwear on the outside once; if things collapsed, another party would take the blame, and it would still be an inexplicable mess.
"Brother Yang Xiaoyou, there are some unfamiliar fellows nearby. It seems I've dragged you into this," Mo Wenfu said as he walked over from the balcony after seeing Yang Xiaoyou open the door, letting out a slight sigh.
At this moment, the curtains in the house had already been drawn up; he must have been observing the movements outside.
"There's nothing strange about it. They recognized me when I got out of school. It seems they want to use me to get close to you, so for now, I'm not in any danger," Yang Xiaoyou replied without any concealment.
Hearing this, a deep worry flashed across Mo Wenfu's face. He had a good impression of this younger generation from a Vietnam War veteran and felt a twinge of guilt at dragging him into this situation.
"In that case, just go along with their demands. I'll help you cover it up. After all, even if I fall into their hands, I won't easily lose my life," Mo Wenfu said after pondering for a moment and letting out a sigh.
"I've already heard from them that you have your own wife and daughter. What about them?" Yang Xiaoyou replied flatly.
Struck at his weak point, Mo Wenfu's expression turned quite grim. Now that things had come to this point, he no longer cared about himself, but what about his wife and daughter?
At this moment, Mo Wenfu felt helpless about his own abilities once again. If he were just an ordinary political loser, he certainly wouldn't have ended up in such a predicament.
"However, at the same time, I borrowed the banner of the Common Unity Party to temporarily divert their attention. Now, let me ask you again the question from this morning: are you willing to seek refuge with those mercenary friends who saved me? I believe that although it may tarnish your identity a bit, it can also resolve our immediate problems," Yang Xiaoyou asked once more.
"Those who have only a fleeting connection with you..." Mo Wenfu began to speak but was interrupted by Yang Xiaoyou.
"It's not just a fleeting connection. Due to some special circumstances, I should now be considered an external member of their group. What I can guarantee is that Hive Security will do its utmost to avoid any hostility with the Chinese Empire. And because of the mutual suspicion between Yongxing and the Common Unity Party, even if something goes wrong, they will only suspect each other, which will minimize the impact on me." Mo Wenfu found himself increasingly aligned with Yang Xiaoyou's perspective, so he didn't mind elaborating further.
"Since it has come to this point, it seems I have no choice but to go down this path. Heh, if it weren't for my own oversight in being discovered by them, I would almost suspect that your company set this up on purpose," Mo Wenfu said with a playful smile.
"A company? With your involvement, even the most inconspicuous company could grow to rival Red Dragon Security," Yang Xiaoyou replied as he extended his hand for a shake after receiving Mo Wenfu's agreement.
"Uh, where are you going?" Mo Wenfu asked curiously as he saw Yang Xiaoyou putting on his shoes to head out.
"Of course I'm making my escape. The matters below concern combat personnel; as a non-combatant, I naturally need to retreat. Good luck," Yang Xiaoyou said with a teasing smile as he slung a backpack over his shoulder.
"Hey, where are you right now? I had arranged for someone to protect you, and now they've lost track of you!" Liu Lianyue's voice on the other end of the phone sounded frantic.
"Weren't you going to rescue someone? Of course I need to keep my distance. What if I'm discovered as one of your people and they hold a grudge against me? I'm turning off my phone; I'll be in class on Monday," Yang Xiaoyou said while standing on the rooftop of a building, scanning the scene outside his home with binoculars and assembling a satellite phone.
While Liu Lianyue was still panicking on her end, Yang Xiaoyou hung up on her and turned off his phone. He then picked up the assembled satellite phone and put it to his ear. "Hideyoshi? It's Yi."
AFB Transport Group is a transportation company with footprints all over the globe. In addition to traditional transport services, they also engage in another type of business: smuggling.
"Hmm, do I have to wait longer? Tsk tsk, having spent so much money, if you don't earn me some profit, just wait and see how I'll deal with you." After hanging up the satellite phone, Yang Xiaoyou's lips twitched slightly.
Currently, Hive Security Company relies heavily on large organizations for external capabilities—such as task acquisition intermediaries, intelligence intermediaries, and various transport intermediaries—while only weapon aspects can be somewhat self-sufficient.
This time, due to choosing expedited service, they specifically dispatched the nearest ship for assistance, resulting in prices that exceeded normal rates by several times.
Of course, since so much money has been spent, one can naturally expect equivalent treatment. Although the price of AFB is far beyond that of ordinary smugglers, their reputation is quite good. They only care about getting people on board and won’t ask who the person is, as long as you can safely deliver them to the ship.
Well, even disregarding AFB's good reputation, no one knows that Mo Wenfu is about to leave the Chinese Empire through AFB, leaving no opportunity for collusion with them.
"Just a little more time; I hope you won't make things difficult for me. I need to get a vehicle," Yang Xiaoyou said, standing atop the building with binoculars in hand, watching the movements in the distance, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
"Is it that funny?" At that moment, a clear, bell-like voice interrupted Yang Xiaoyou's thoughts, causing her to freeze momentarily.
Turning her head stiffly, she saw a girl dressed in a red and white miko outfit, as if she had stepped out of a painting. The girl stood quietly on the rooftop railing, gazing in the direction Yang Xiaoyou had been looking. When Yang Xiaoyou glanced at her, it seemed she sensed something and met Yang Xiaoyou's gaze.
This exquisite girl, resembling a porcelain doll from another dimension, stood effortlessly on the thin railing as if there were no perilous drop beneath her. The evening breeze fluttered her miko outfit, creating an ethereal beauty.
"Uh, Rin-chan, you look even more beautiful after two months," Yang Xiaoyou said while wiping away sweat. Given the current situation, she knew she was no match for this girl and figured it was best to flatter her.
Hearing Yang Xiaoyou's generous compliment, Feng Lin tilted her head and blinked. "Has it really been two months? I haven't moved."
Her tone remained matter-of-fact.
Yang Xiaoyou felt a bit embarrassed upon hearing this. Due to her vivid memories of this girl, she had intentionally or unintentionally avoided Monsoon Shrine since arriving.
Looking back now, she realized she might have overreacted; Feng Lin had indeed been a source of headache due to Menglu's commission.
"Trouble?" After Yang Xiaoyou fell into thought for a moment, Feng Lin asked in her usual tone.
"Trouble? It's nothing serious. I wasn't home during summer vacation and have been busy since school started. I'll come find you to hang out when I have time," Yang Xiaoyou replied casually. However, just after saying that, she reacted—she had a BSS-level terrifying presence beside her. If she could get Feng Lin's help this time, it would provide some assurance regarding safety.
Before she could change her words, Feng Lin nodded lightly and stepped forward gracefully, leaping off the railing toward the road below.
Running to the front of the building, Yang Xiaoyou saw her lightly tapping on the nearly ninety-degree vertical wall a few times. Using some protrusions, she quickly completed her jump. Just as her height was about to level with the opposite building, she forcefully stepped onto the wall, propelling herself like an arrow shot from a bow towards the other side.
After a few bounces off an advertisement board, she swiftly disappeared from Yang Xiaoyou's sight.
"I... can I really convince someone like that in the future? It's unbelievable." Witnessing such effortless movement between skyscrapers, Yang Xiaoyou couldn't help but swallow hard; parkour seemed weak in comparison.
In this world, there was no magic or sorcery. Aside from some questionable shortcuts, both Luo Guohui and Feng Lin had honed their skills through hard work. To reach such a level, aside from their innate talents and practice, the sweat they had poured in was undoubtedly no less than her own.
"Sigh, why are you rushing off? Let me finish my words." After a moment of daze, regaining her focus, Yang Xiaoyou felt somewhat frustrated.
Feng Lin's appearance here likely meant she had just happened to see Yang Xiaoyou. While Yang Xiaoyou was confident she could shake off others, she knew she lacked the ability to do so with her.
However, Feng Lin joining in wasn't necessarily all good news; after all, she wouldn't be too inclined to follow Yang Xiaoyou's commands. Given her style of action, it was more likely she'd charge ahead recklessly. Although it might be safer that way, it would probably attract even more trouble.
"It seems like I'll have to rob the rich to help the poor; I can't afford a car with poor performance." Since the price was right, this time the AFB dispatched ships directly from the Yangtze River estuary to a nearby county-level city, Li Port. Picking people up on the Yangtze River would also better mislead both sides into thinking Mo Wenfu hadn't gone abroad but had merely been transferred elsewhere via waterway.
That place was only about thirty kilometers away from Z City District; however, much of that distance was within the urban area, so finding a good car was still quite necessary.
For Yang Xiaoyou, if she kept her identity hidden, finding a car would be as easy as pie.
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