Chapter 65: The Dark Shadow Appears

"Ma Dui this fool, accomplishes too little and fails too much!"

"If it weren't for his exposure, we wouldn't have lost so many men!"

Dao Ba Lian hammered the wooden crate hard; the crate let out a "creak" and seemed ready to fall apart at any moment.

"What's the point of saying this now? The person is already trapped inside; it's too late to say anything."

A cold, resentful voice sounded.

The speaker, hidden in the shadows, had an unseen face, only a pair of eyes flickering with a faint cold light could be seen.

"Then what do you suggest? Should we just leave it at that?"

Dao Ba Lian glared at the speaker, demanding angrily.

"Of course we can't just leave it like that!"

The figure in the shadows spoke in an icy tone.

"Although Ma Dui was exposed, our plan hasn't been significantly affected."

"The gold bars from You Dian Yin Hang weren't in our hands, but the gold bars we seized from Jin Dian are enough for us."

"Gold bars from Jin Dian?"

Dao Ba Lian was startled.

"When did that happen? How could I not know?"

"There are plenty of things you don't know!"

The figure in the shadows snorted coldly.

"For this operation, the boss had already made two preparations."

"You Dian Yin Hang was only a surface bait; the real target is Jin Dian!"

"Jin Dian's gold bars, though fewer than You Dian Yin Hang's, have the advantage of being hidden and hard to detect."

"High! Truly high!"

The man with a sharp, monkey‑like face gave a thumbs‑up, his face full of flattery.

"The boss truly is wise and mighty, strategizing flawlessly; we admire him to the point of prostrating!"

"Enough, cut the flattery; the boss doesn't like hearing that."

The figure in the shadows impatiently interrupted him.

"What exactly does the boss mean, and what do we do next?"

Dao Ba Lian spoke again, his face full of urgency and brutality.

His face, covered with horizontal flesh, looked even more ferocious under the dim yellow light.

"Why the rush? A hasty heart can't eat hot tofu."

The figure in the shadows spoke in a low voice, bearing an undeniable authority.

"But I always feel this matter isn't over yet."

The sharp‑faced monkey‑like man wore a worried expression.

His slanted triangular eyes revealed a hint of unease.

"That guy named Jiangnan looks formidable; I'm afraid he'll trace this back to us."

"Afraid of what?!"

Dao Ba Lian glared fiercely at the sharp‑faced monkey‑like man.

"No matter how strong he is, he can't have three heads and six arms, can he? With so many of us, why fear just him?"

"Exactly, Dao Ba is right!"

A few subordinates nearby echoed in agreement.

"We acted so covertly this time; he won't even have a chance to find us!"

"But we can't say it like that."

The figure in the shadows began to speak slowly.

"This Jiangnan really does have some skill. That fool Ma Dui fell right into his hands."

"But you needn't worry too much. I've already made arrangements; even if he discovers something, there's nothing we can do about it."

"What arrangements did you make? Did you get the boss's approval!"

Dao Ba Lian asked urgently.

"You don't need to worry about that."

The figure in the shadows waved his hand.

"Just remember, our target this time isn't gold."

"What is it then?"

The sharp‑faced monkey‑like man asked curiously.

"We want the whole Jinghai City to be shrouded in fear!"

The figure in the shadows spoke with a tone full of madness.

"We want everyone to know what fate awaits those who offend us!"

"The boss is mighty!"

"The boss is domineering!"

A few people, hearing this, felt their blood boil and clapped enthusiastically.

"By the way!"

Dao Ba Lian suddenly remembered something.

"The thing the boss brought back from the River God Spring before, it's definitely okay, right?"

"The boss trusts you, that's why he gave it to you to keep!"

"Yeah, is that thing really useful?"

The sharp‑mouthed, monkey‑faced man also asked.

"Don't worry, absolutely no problem."

The person in the shadows spoke with certainty.

"That thing, I spent countless effort to figure out, and its power is definitely beyond your imagination."

"With it, our plan can proceed more smoothly."

"That's good, that's good."

The few people, hearing the person in the shadows say that, all breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hahaha……"

A burst of smug laughter echoed through the warehouse.

The laughter, full of evil and madness, sent chills down one's spine.

……

On the streets of Jinghai City, pedestrians hurried and traffic surged.

Sunlight filtered through the clouds, coating the bustling metropolis with a golden hue.

Chen Ying stood in front of the Public Security Bureau building, stretched lazily, and a relaxed smile appeared on her face.

"Finally, it's quiet for a day."

She muttered to herself, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes.

But at that moment, her communicator suddenly rang.

"Chen Ying, come to the conference room immediately."

Yang Ju's voice carried a hint of tension.

Chen Ying's heart tightened, and she hurried into the building.

Inside the conference room, Jiangnan and Yang Ju had been waiting for a long time.

Jiangnan crossed his arms, leaned against the wall, his brows knit.

Yang Ju sat at the head seat, his expression solemn.

"What's wrong? Did something happen again?"

Chen Ying asked anxiously.

Yang Ju shook his head and pointed at Jiangnan:

"Mr. Jiang has something to say."

Jiangnan spoke slowly, his voice low:

"Today is too calm."

Chen Ying was startled:

"Isn't that a good thing?"

Jiangnan shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness,

"No, it actually indicates a big problem."

He walked to the table, both hands resting on its surface,

"The frequent thefts suddenly stopped, which suggests the other side may have hoarded enough gold and is preparing a big move."

Yang Ju sprang to his feet, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes,

"You mean they're about to act!?"

Jiangnan nodded,

"Very likely, so we must act cautiously."

Chen Ying inhaled sharply, unable to hold back and asked:

"What should we do then?"

A sharp glint flickered in Jiangnan's eyes,

"I can locate them, but I need the Public Security Bureau's full cooperation."

Yang Ju waved his hand decisively and said:

"No problem, whatever you want to do, the Public Security Bureau will fully cooperate!"

"It's simple; actually we're not entirely on the defensive."

A refined light flashed in Jiangnan's eyes.

He looked out the window, gazing at the far end of Jinghai City, and spoke slowly:

"With so many moving at once, traces are inevitable."

"Although I'm not sure what kind of grand formation that amount of gold could create, the Black Shadow will tell us the answer."

Speaking of that, Jiangnan paused, then suddenly raised his arm and pointed toward the four directions of Jinghai City.

"Jinghai's feng shui layout isn't complex; a knowledgeable person can see through it at a glance."

"Therefore, whatever formation Black Shadow wants to set, it must start from these places."

"We only need to lie in wait."

"Jinghai No. 3 Middle School, Zhongxin Yiyuan, Bin Yi Guan, Jinghai Bowuguan."