Chapter 230: [188~189] Evolution! First Synthesis of Second Rank Extraordinary! (Seeking Monthly Passes, Recommendations, and Support)_4
 

Brother Bi handed over the file.

The young man didn’t even look at it, instead he gazed at Pei Jinye with great interest, “Do you like that sword? Want to join us?”

Brother Bi couldn’t help but look up, “Bro, isn’t it a bit underhanded to poach people right in front of us?”

The young man looked up, his smile carried a chill, “Prison Number Three welcomes anyone with talent. Your current deputy leader was talent that I nurtured myself.”

Zhou Ye couldn’t help but glance at Brother Bi.

Brother Bi gave a sheepish smile.

This guy didn’t look very old, but he sure was arrogant.

“Thanks for the kind offer, senior, but I have no such plans at the moment,” Pei Jinye declined politely.

The other party didn’t seem to mind, just nodded slightly, “Don’t delay on the road. Our people can only escort you to the border. The guy in the container will be unconscious for six hours, which should be ample time for you to get him settled…”

“Thank you.”

Pei Jinye nodded.

But in his heart, he was pondering the real purpose of the mission assigned by the higher-ups.

He had a vague sense that someone was watching in secret.

Pei Jinye followed behind Brother Bi, playing the role of a low-profile character.

They placed the prisoner on the helicopter.

The chilly young man turned around, “Fall in.”

The prison guards on both sides began to depart.

Less than two minutes after the helicopter took off.

“Click!”

A strange noise came from the darkness.

It was as if dark matter in the void had solidified, forming a web of glittering, mottled light fibers that enveloped the container, with shadows fluctuating in the void.

“Bang!”

At the instant the helicopter’s doors and windows were pierced, Brother Bi shouted loudly, “Call for backup!”

The next second, gunfire erupted.

…

The chilly young man frowned.

“Captain?” came a teammate’s inquiry from behind.

It was also at this time that the chilly young man received an unexpected phone call.

“Pei Jinye must not run into trouble. Master said to take him as a Closed-door Disciple.”

“???”

The chilly young man turned around.

Just in time to see Pei Jinye slashing through the masked person who had burst from the void with his sword.

He spoke with a weird expression, “Are you sure?”

“Perhaps Master is watching you. Whether you save him or not is up to you,” came the reply.

“Damn!”

The chilly young man cursed under his breath.

He turned around.

A Dark Shadow Bow emerged in his hands.

As he pulled the bow, he shouted loudly, “Everyone, give it to ’em!”

“Yes!”

With the support of Prison Number Three, the pressure on Brother Bi and the others decreased sharply.

Under the forced landing of the helicopter, Pei Jinye and his two companions dragged the container along.

The chilly young man’s fingers were on the bowstring, sending Dark Shadow Arrows flying.

He walked over with large strides.

“Junior brother, stand behind me!”

“Junior brother?”

Brother Bi and Zhou Ye exchanged puzzled looks.

Although Pei Jinye didn’t understand how this relationship had come about, he complied anyway—it was good to have someone taking hits for him.

He swung his Titanium Knife casually.

A would-be assailant, covered in black Armor and trying to sneak up, didn’t even get a chance to scream before being sliced away by a single blow. The terrifying force destroyed all his vitality in an instant.

Pei Jinye approached the chilly young man with his sword sheathed.

“Not bad sword technique,” the chilly young man said softly, smiling as his fingers rested on the bowstring. Five Dark Shadow Arrows tinged with a chilly aura sprang forth in an instant.

Five muffled thuds followed.

“These are people from the Dark Shadow Thief Group. You guys go first; I’ll handle things here. Your senior sister is already leading a team this way.”

The expression of Pei Jinye, the indifferent young man, twisted into a wry smile.

How did this senior fellow apprentice show up when I haven’t even figured it out yet, and now there’s a senior sister popping up?

“Jinye, let’s go!”

Brother Bi shouted loudly in front of the helicopter door.

The rotors whirred into action.

The massive rumbling drowned out the sounds of battle all around.

The sullen young man looked at Pei Jinye, nodded respectfully, his black hair with hints of waves dancing in the air while his hands worked smoothly, unleashing waves of arrow fire.

The two brushed past each other.

Pei Jinye squeezed into the helicopter.

In the blink of an eye.

The helicopter took off and rapidly flew away.

The sullen young man pressed his communicator, “Junior sister, they’re on their way. Keep an eye out for support.”

“Got it.”

He quickly added, “Did master really come?”

“I’m about to kill someone, we’ll talk later.”

The communication ended.

The sullen youth lifted his head, looking at the figures continuously emerging from the void, his eyes cold.

“Let the newbies from Team Three come out and get some experience.”

“Yes, Captain!”

…

The helicopter sped through the skies.

Arrows kept flying in from behind.

Clinking and clanking resounded.

It was a harrowing escape.

Zhou Ye’s face had turned completely ashen with fright.

He looked at Pei Jinye.

But he was stunned to see that the youngest member of their trio, young Brother Pei, seemed like everything was normal.

Remembering his ability to counter-kill his captors, Zhou Ye had immense respect for his mental fortitude.

“Boom!”

Several missiles burst into flames, their tails tracing long streaks through mid-air.

Zhou Ye and Brother Bi looked out the windows one after another.

The floating car that was pursuing them a hundred meters back burst like fireworks, exploding on the spot.

“Our people are here!” Brother Bi sighed in relief.

Zhou Ye was shocked, “That’s quite a big move!”

The helicopter landed as directed on the helipad.

Hundreds of members from the Investigation Team’s special operations rushed out, and the dozen-plus floating cars that were following turned tail and fled.

…

Lin Xiawei walked up to Pei Jinye, signaling the people around her to take away the container, and sweeping her gaze over the trio, she asked, “Is anyone hurt?”

“No, no, team leader, you arrived just in time,” Zhou Ye said with a face full of pleasant surprise.

“You are given a day off. Report back later,” Lin Xiawei nodded, signaling, and turned to leave.

“Team leader.” Pei Jinye suddenly called after her.

Lin Xiawei stopped and looked back, puzzled.

Pei Jinye’s gaze was clear, “Team leader, was this mission also an assessment?”

Lin Xiawei paused and sighed, “You come with me.”

Brother Bi and Zhou Ye exchanged glances, watching the two leave.

…

An old gentleman in a deep blue robe was eating hot pot in a corner of Dahailao.

When Lin Xiawei arrived with Pei Jinye, the front desk staff hurried over to greet the young master upon recognizing him. Pei Jinye signaled for them to add two more pairs of chopsticks and serve several more plates of fatty beef.

Lin Xiawei and Pei Jinye sat opposite the old man.

“I’ve brought the person. Speak what you need to say,” Lin Xiawei said succinctly, before bowing her head and starting to cook the meat.

The old man looked at Pei Jinye, his smile benevolent, “Sit down and take a rest; have some hot meat to warm your body. I’ve just cooked this using the public chopsticks.”

As he said this, he pushed a plate of meat from in front of him over to Pei Jinye.