Free Web NovelChapter 1247: Chapter 1246: The Outcome Confirmed
In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen had been on Penglai Island for several days.
Although the antidote hadn’t been formulated yet, the progress was still quite encouraging.
That day, Meng Po received some news, her expression changed, and she immediately rushed to the conference room.
Penglai Island has now been fully invaded by them, but this is not entirely bad for the Yun family.
To ensure their comfort and dispel the Yun family’s hostility, Meng Po arranged for the ships to purchase more external goods during their supply runs every few days, bringing them to Penglai Island for trading with the Yun family.
The Yun family was very pleased and excited about this, as the materials they could obtain from outside were very limited. Seeing the large quantity brought, they almost bought them out instantly.
Therefore, their status with the Yun family was now very high and they were very welcomed.
After all, they were able to bring the desired supplies, and furthermore, they were respected by the three esteemed Elders.
With this foundation, they established a Guard base at the foot of the mountain.
Many meetings are held here.
On the way, Meng Po encountered Jian Feng.
Apparently, Jian Feng seemed even more anxious than she was.
Jian Feng glanced at Meng Po, then rushed ahead without even paying her any mind.
Meng Po understood Jian Feng’s feelings and followed closely behind.
Upon reaching the conference room, everyone was already present. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
Big Leader, Ye Liangcai, Elder Zhuo, Qin Zhiyuan, Yang Chenxi, Purple...
"What’s the current situation?" Jian Feng burst in and immediately asked.
Jian Feng stared at them with wide eyes, his whole body taut and visibly tense.
"Jian Feng, don’t get excited!" the Big Leader frowned and said.
"Don’t give me that!" Jian Feng roared angrily, "Tell me! What’s the situation now!"
"Alas!" The Big Leader sighed and looked at Ye Liangcai.
Ye Liangcai immediately sensed Jian Feng’s emotions, took out the bullet, which had been treated, showing no rust, "There are no markings, and no signs of polishing, meaning it wasn’t numbered from the production! There are only two possibilities for this: one is privately manufactured, and the other is custom-made for special missions."
Because many covert missions cannot reveal the executor’s identity, there aren’t any markings on the bullets.
Private workshops also don’t mark them, else if traced, they’d be asking for trouble.
Upon hearing this, Jian Feng’s expression turned cold, his fists clenching tightly with audible creaks.
Ye Liangcai paused and continued, "According to the craftsmanship analysis, this item was indeed produced by our factory, and..."
Ye Liangcai looked toward the Big Leader.
The Big Leader said in a deep voice, "On the last mission, I was concerned about potential conflicts if you encountered locals, so all your weapons were unmarked. Moreover, all along, while executing missions overseas, you always used this kind of weapon..."
Jian Feng of course understood the moment he heard Ye Liangcai say there were no markings, he realized this was the bullet left by their people!
Because throughout, they’ve always used these unmarked bullets!
"Now... have you found anything?" Jian Feng’s voice trembled.
"It’s hard to say now, the rescue team is arriving in the afternoon, and they will conduct a thorough search then. As for what they’ll find... I hope you can be prepared psychologically!" The Big Leader solemnly said.
Upon hearing this, Jian Feng couldn’t help but slam a fist hard onto the table.
The wooden table cracked open from Jian Feng’s punch, and a trickle of blood flowed from his fist.
Everyone was startled and looked at Jian Feng, not knowing what to say.
Jian Feng’s eyes were red as he gasped heavily, swallowing down the words he wanted to say, turned around, slammed the door, and left.
Everyone sighed, knowing Jian Feng might not be able to accept this momentarily.
Not finding the bodies is one thing, the funeral has been held, and they have to accept it.
But now given hope, only to be told the hope is basically slim. Even knowing their bodies might be here, there’s nonetheless a great chance they won’t be found... that’s the most painful.
Yang Chenxi hesitated for a moment, then said to everyone, "Discuss the search and rescue matters among yourselves, I’ll go persuade him!"
Ye Liangcai looked at Yang Chenxi’s pale face, the deep dark circles under her eyes, frowned and said, "You shouldn’t go, let Purple Cultivator go instead!"
Yang Chenxi gently shook her head and tried to show a reassuring smile, but found it so forlorn, "I’m fine, Purple Cultivator isn’t in the same guard as Jian Feng, it’s more appropriate for me to go, after all... I’m practically his sister-in-law, though I don’t remember past events."
Ye Liangcai couldn’t say anything, only worriedly watched Yang Chenxi.
In fact, compared to Jian Feng, they were more worried about Yang Chenxi.
They were watching Yang Chenxi mentally deteriorate day by day. They even worried someday Yang Chenxi might not hold on...
...
Leaving the conference room, Yang Chenxi inquired about Jian Feng’s direction from patrolling guards and then pursued him.
By the seaside, Jian Feng sat cross-legged on a reef.
Yang Chenxi climbed up and stood beside Jian Feng.
Jian Feng turned his head away and wiped his face with his hand.
Yang Chenxi saw Jian Feng crying but didn’t ask, staring at the vast Sea Region, she softly said, "Knowing where they are is better than not knowing where they are at all."
Jian Feng shook his head, "You don’t understand!"
Yang Chenxi took a deep breath, saying solemnly, "You’re right, I don’t understand! But, I think making a symbolic tomb for your comrades must be better than directly burying their remains at peace right? The Flame Country people emphasize returning to the earth since ancient times, how can there be peace if their remains aren’t buried? Besides, they are professionally trained individuals, sea survival shouldn’t be too difficult, perhaps they are still alive!"
Hearing this, Jian Feng calmed down.
"Also! I think when Yang Chen wakes up, he would surely be delighted to see them. Even if unfortunate things have happened, while feeling sorrow, he would surely also feel comfort."
Jian Feng sighed, stood up, took a cigarette out of his pocket.
It was the brand Yang Chen liked to smoke best.
"You don’t mind, do you?" Jian Feng indicated.
Yang Chenxi gently shook her head.
Jian Feng lit up the cigarette, took a deep inhale, and puffed thick smoke, the smoke wafting with the sea breeze.
"The boss has said more than once, in our line of work, once you start it’s for life, and it’s destined for no good ending! But... he always tried protecting us... actually... I’ve anticipated today for long. Just... didn’t think it would come so swiftly, so abruptly." Jian Feng slowly said.
Yang Chenxi didn’t speak, at this moment, she needed to be a listener.
