Chapter 242: Ghost Ship

He Yuzhu gripped Regimental Commander Guo's neck tightly and said in his ear, "Regimental Commander Guo, we originally had no grudges or enmity. Since you insisted on making things difficult for our Boss today, I will snap your neck right now."

Regimental Commander Guo had truly miscalculated this time. He never expected that this seemingly ordinary Bodyguard would have such great ability—even with his hands bound, he could take down four of his personal guards in the blink of an eye.

His tone immediately softened: "Bro... brother... I'm sorry, I'm truly sorry! It's mainly because the gold was lost, and I was under too much pressure, so I was confused and went to cause you trouble... I'll order the people outside right now to let you go, and from now on, we will mind our own business!"

Zhao Ying also took the opportunity to chime in: "I've already lent you the ship, why would I take your things? Wouldn't I be cutting off my own source of wealth?"

Regimental Commander Guo nodded repeatedly, almost squeezing out a smile as he apologized: "Yes, yes, yes, Miss Zhao, it was I who didn't know what was good for me! I beg for your forgiveness!"

He Yuzhu and Su Qing exchanged a look.

Su Qing asked: "Boss, can we open the door now?"

"You can," Zhao Ying said.

As soon as the door opened, Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu led a group of people and charged in aggressively.

He caught sight of He Yuzhu's hand resting on Regimental Commander Guo's shoulder, and as an old hand, he understood seven or eight parts of the situation immediately—this arrest attempt was a complete failure.

He immediately put on a smiling face and tried to smooth things over: "Oh my, we are all on the same boat, it's better to just talk things out. We didn't really want to make things difficult for Miss Zhao; it's just that these past few nights have been unsettled, with either Sea Demons or ghosts, and the brothers have been disappearing one after another... The gold is lost, and we have no way to answer for it; if we lose more people, we will truly be at our wit's end."

Zhao Ying suddenly spoke up: "Tell your men to go out, I have something to tell you—about this ship."

Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu hesitated.

Regimental Commander Guo hurriedly interjected: "Brothers, go out first, we still have a few private words to say."

Once everyone had exited, Zhao Ying lowered her voice and said: "To tell you the truth, we regretted buying this ship after we bought it. Some people say this ship... is a Ghost Ship. It is said that it participated in the Battle of Midway back then, and many people died. The reason we were able to buy a ship worth two million for three hundred thousand dollars is because of this—in this cabin, once things are put inside, they just disappear. You are not the first cargo owners."

Regimental Commander Guo felt a chill run down his back.

Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu still felt she was making up a story, but since the situation had eased, he was happy to take the out, and quickly cupped his hands: "Many thanks to Miss Zhao for telling us the truth! We have indeed encountered many strange things while staying in this cabin. Now we finally understand..."

He Yuzhu, Zhao Ying, and Su Qing returned to their cabin and closed the door, and Zhao Ying frowned: "I think that Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu is much more cunning than Regimental Commander Guo; they will absolutely not let this matter rest just like this."

Su Qing replied softly: "The Boss is right. If we are caught by them again next time, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to escape."

He Yuzhu, however, smiled and said: "We only need to eliminate Regimental Commander Guo and Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu, and this game will be broken. Think about it, with the money and the officers gone, would those soldiers below still dare to disembark in Shanghai? Perhaps they would rather follow the ship to Hong Kong."

Zhao Ying nodded: "What you say makes sense. But after what just happened, these two must have tight security around them, so it won't be easy for us to make a move."

"This time we won't make a move at night, we'll do it during the day," He Yuzhu said.

"Are you sure?" Zhao Ying asked.

"You two just wait here, I can handle it alone," He Yuzhu said, taking two Box Cannons from his luggage and handing them to Zhao Ying and Su Qing, "Don't go walking on the deck recently. Just stay in the cabin, and if anyone tries to break in or kick the door without responding, just shoot."

After giving his instructions, He Yuzhu found a quiet spot, entered his space, and changed into a soldier's uniform.

After changing into this, He Yuzhu went straight to find Regimental Commander Guo and Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu.

He didn't expect that they had actually locked the door from the inside.

He Yuzhu simply moved a stool and sat directly at the corner of the corridor outside their cabin door, having made up his mind: "Waiting for the hare to hit the stump. One comes out, I take one."

In the cargo hold, Regimental Commander Guo and Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu sat opposite each other on wooden crates, their faces looking exceptionally gloomy.

"Old Qiu," Regimental Commander Guo said in a low voice, "that 'Ghost Ship' story Zhao Ying told... do you believe it?"

Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu gave a cold laugh: "Her words just happen to confirm that our things were taken by them. Although this woman has a little bit of cleverness, she lacks true great wisdom. If they were truly innocent, why make up such a bizarre story?"

Regimental Commander Guo nodded thoughtfully: "What you say is reasonable. I see that the three of them don't have any deep plans; they just do things on a whim."

"The Regimental Commander's words are classic," Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu flattered him.

"But what ability do they have to make so much gold and so many people disappear?" Regimental Commander Guo asked.

"I think that kid surnamed He is definitely not ordinary. Did you notice his eyes? Facing so many of us, there wasn't a hint of fear in his eyes. This is definitely not the bearing an ordinary Bodyguard should have."

Hearing this, a chill rose up Regimental Commander Guo's back: "You mean..."

"I suspect that rather than it being haunted, it is this kid who is playing tricks. I don't know what kind of evil magic he uses, but to make living people disappear into thin air... this is no longer something that can be explained by ordinary martial arts."

Regimental Commander Guo stood up abruptly and said: "According to what you say, aren't we in great danger?"

"Exactly," Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu nodded heavily, "If my speculation is correct, they have already developed the intent to kill us both and may make a move at any time."

"Then we can't just keep hiding in this cabin and wait for death!" Regimental Commander Guo clenched his fists anxiously.

Deputy Regimental Commander Qiu leaned into Regimental Commander Guo's ear, his voice so low it was almost inaudible: "I have a plan..."

After the two finished talking, Regimental Commander Guo called his two personal guards—Daxi and Erxi—to his side.

These two were twins, and it was hard for most people to tell who was the older brother and who was the younger; they had been raised by Regimental Commander Guo since they were children.

Regimental Commander Guo said in a hoarse voice: "Daxi, Erxi, how have I treated you two usually?"

Daxi immediately straightened his back: "The Regimental Commander is our second parent! If it weren't for you, we would have starved or frozen to death on the side of the road long ago!"

Erxi also followed up immediately: "This life was given by the Regimental Commander!"

Regimental Commander Guo sighed heavily, squeezing a bit of sorrow onto his face: "Today I have encountered a life-and-death crisis, which of you is willing to give me a hand?"

Daxi rushed to express his stance: "Regimental Commander, just give the order! Even if you asked me to die right now, I wouldn't frown!"

"Erxi, what about you?" Regimental Commander Guo turned his gaze to the younger brother.

Erxi did not hesitate: "Let me go for the dangerous tasks!"

Regimental Commander Guo patted Erxi's shoulder hard and said: "Erxi, I choose you. You also know that there was a kid outside who almost snapped my neck yesterday... today he is coming to kill me again. In a moment, we will rush out of this cabin, and you will stay close to my side. As soon as you see that kid approach, you pull this—" Regimental Commander Guo shoved a grenade into Erxi's hand, "—and pounce on him, and perish together with him!"

He paused, then added: "As long as you accomplish this, tomorrow I will make your brother a Company Commander."

Erxi gripped the grenade tightly and gritted his teeth: "Regimental Commander, my life was yours to begin with! It will be done as you say!"