Chapter 111: Coincidences of a Natural-Born Saint and a Swarm of Sea Bees (4K)

Chapter 111: Coincidences of a Natural-Born Saint and a Swarm of Sea Bees (4K)



"My name is Chen Liang, Head of Security for the 'Infinite Nova'. I'm in charge of security operations on this cruise ship."

The middle-aged man, Chen Liang, spoke with a cautious tone.

Realizing his attitude, Xue Heng understood that the other party must have communicated with the police and was aware of what had just transpired.

"So you're Director Chen... What brings you here?" Xue Heng asked with a smile.

Sensing the gentleness and goodwill in Xue Heng's tone, Chen Liang breathed a sigh of relief.

He paused for a moment before continuing, "Well, it's an honor that you chose to travel with us on the 'Infinite Nova'... "

Chen Liang secretly lamented in his heart.

Originally, when the Security Bureau notified them about the incident at the pier, and they learned that the teenage killer who had slaughtered over a dozen people was one of their passengers, the captain had decided to refuse him boarding for safety reasons.

However, while in the process of issuing a refund, the captain received a phone call. After a series of obsequious nods and agreements, the captain informed Chen Liang that the ticket could not be refunded and that this teenager had to be allowed on board.

Thus, the daunting task of appeasing this murderous maniac and preventing any incidents on board fell squarely on Chen Liang's shoulders, the head of security.

As a retired soldier, Chen Liang understood better than most the implications of facing a formidable opponent who could emerge unscathed and victorious against dozens of armed individuals.

On a cruise ship, if this individual so desired, wiping out the entire ship's population of thousands would likely be child's play.

The necessity of accommodating such an extremely dangerous person on board truly baffled Chen Liang, and he wondered about the nature of that phone call the captain had received.

After laying down a lengthy preamble, Chen Liang continued, "If there's anything we've overlooked in our hospitality or if there's anything during your stay that fails to meet your expectations, please don't hesitate to let me know directly. I will do my best to accommodate any of your requests..."

Xue Heng blinked and glanced at Chen Liang, who had been standing at attention like he was receiving a reprimand from a superior since he arrived. Xue Heng gestured to the seat beside him and said with a smile,

"Please, have a seat, Director Chen. No need to stand."

Chen Liang hesitated for a moment before slowly walking over and sitting beside Xue Heng. Even while seated, he maintained a cautious posture, only half-sitting on the edge of the seat, his back straight and his hands placed on his thighs.

"Rest assured, Director Chen, I'm not some kind of devil... On the contrary, I'm a law-abiding model citizen."

Xue Heng patted Chen Liang's shoulder reassuringly.

"I won't do anything that will cause trouble for you. You can trust me."

Chen Liang forced a smile, feeling a bit embarrassed. While he didn't fully believe Xue Heng's words, the promise did ease his worries somewhat.

Sensing that Xue Heng was, at the very least, good-natured and amiable in his speech, Chen Liang relaxed and began to engage in casual conversation.

"Mr. Xue, let me introduce you to the 'Infinite Nova'. It's one of the largest and most luxurious cruise ships in the Fifth Urban Circle..."

...

Xue Heng proved to be an excellent listener. He remained engaged as Chen Liang described the ship, never once appearing distracted or disinterested. From time to time, he would ask insightful questions that seemed to scratch an itch Chen Liang didn't know he had, greatly satisfying the latter's desire to showcase the ship's features.

Chen Liang's initial fear and wariness gradually faded as he began to perceive the young man before him as a well-mannered and pleasant individual.

As the boarding time drew near, Chen Liang reluctantly concluded his enthusiastic description of the ship and personally escorted Xue Heng through the ticket checkpoint and onto the ship, guiding him through security.

During this process, Xue Heng obediently handed over the Fu Tu knife to the staff for safekeeping. Chen Liang understood that this gesture held little practical significance; even without the knife, Xue Heng remained an extremely dangerous individual.

However, this simple act implied that Xue Heng was willing to abide by the rules, which eased the tensions of Chen Liang and many others on board.

The ship was colossal beyond measure. As Xue Heng stepped onto the deck, he felt less like he was on a ship and more like he had entered a small city, only the slight rocking motion beneath his feet hinted at their maritime surroundings.

The first thing that caught his eye was a water park-like playground, complete with a large swimming pool and various entertainment facilities like water slides. Several people in swimsuits were already enjoying the amenities, their laughter filling the air.

As Chen Liang led Xue Heng down the internal corridor, he explained, "Our first stop is Qingcheng. We'll be docking there for half a day so passengers can go ashore and explore. After you've settled your luggage in your cabin, you're free to roam the ship or go ashore as you please, as long as you're back on board by 6 p.m."

"There are a total of fifteen restaurants on the ship, featuring specialties from all over the world. As a first-class passenger, you're welcome to dine at any of them. Additionally, the captain has given special instructions to offer you access to all exclusive dishes and additional services without any extra charge..."

As they walked, Xue Jing and Chen Liang made their way into the ship's interior, which resembled a massive shopping mall. The towering structure rose several dozen stories high, its vastness stretching beyond the eye's reach.

"There are a total of twenty-six decks on the ship, with twenty elevators conveniently located throughout. Maps are also placed on many of the walls, so you won't need to worry about getting lost."

"Your suite is located on the twenty-second deck..."

As he listened to the introduction, Xue Jing's expression suddenly changed.

"Director Chen, you can leave me here. I can find my way to the room from here."

Upon hearing this, Chen Liang took a couple of steps forward and helped Xue Jing press the elevator button.

"In that case, I'll take my leave. Mr. Xue, if you need anything, feel free to call or send me a message on WeChat, and I'll arrange it immediately." Chen Liang said politely.

Xue Jing nodded and smiled, "Okay, thank you."

After seeing Xue Jing enter the elevator, Chen Liang heaved a sigh of relief and turned to leave. He then took out his phone and made a call.

"Hello... Captain... It should be fine..."

His intermittent voice faded into the distance. Unbeknownst to Chen Liang, a black cat with emerald-green eyes was crouching in the corner, its gaze fixed on the ascending elevator.

"Swish—"

The black cat vanished from its spot, transforming into a black lightning bolt. With incredible speed, it leaped and climbed with ease, swiftly ascending to the second, third, and fourth floors...

Upon reaching the fifth floor, the elevator doors opened, and the black lightning bolt darted inside. The doors slowly closed again.

Xue Jing felt a slight weight on his shoulder and turned to see the cat sitting on top, licking its white-gloved forepaw.

"What were you up to, Wan?" Xue Jing asked casually.

As the cat licked its paw, it used it to wash the oil sheen on its cheeks and hummed, "The food on this ship is not bad... Although it's not as good as what you make, there's a lot of variety. I only had a little of each dish at the restaurant, and I'm still not even halfway through."

Xue Jing smiled, "Did anyone notice you?"

"Noticed or not..."

The cat lifted its head to glance at the surveillance camera in the corner of the elevator ceiling.

"Well, they've noticed now, haven't they?"

Xue Jing also looked up at the camera and stroked his chin.

"Hmm... I guess it doesn't matter. They probably won't say anything."

"I also encountered something outside..."

Xue Jing casually mentioned the incident where he was ambushed and shot at by dozens of people. Soon, the elevator reached the twenty-second floor.

Xue Jing exited the elevator and located his room based on the information on the ship ticket card.

"...Your life is quite exciting, to say the least." Wan commented thoughtfully.

She had always thought that her own life was rather unfortunate, having to live on the run from a large security company at such a young age.

However, after spending the past month with Xue Jing and hearing about his experiences, she realized that her own encounter with him was one of his many "experiences."

Only now did she belatedly realize that there might be something unusual about his physique...

"You're like a student of the Grim Reaper... Hmm, I have a feeling that this ship might be in for some trouble."

Xue Jing laughed heartily, "How is that possible? You're just being too sensitive. Those were all coincidences..."

As they chatted, they found the room, and Xue Jing swiped the ship ticket card to open the door.

This was one of the best suites on the Infinite Nova, lavishly furnished and featuring two stories. A marble spiral staircase in the corner led to the second level.

There were four round portholes, and a small balcony offered a stunning view of the sea, creating a comfortable and luxurious ambiance.

Xue Jing opened his luggage and took out its contents.

GOD-1280: Ordinary-looking glasses, clothing, his preferred shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, towel, and other personal items.

He also had a nebulizer and several bottles of various colored potions, carefully prepared and stored in glass jars, which he needed for his daily martial arts training during their journey and their stay in Fengcheng.

Xue Jing arranged his belongings and took out a set of female clothing and glasses, placing them in front of the cat.

"Let's go have dinner together, Wan."

The cat lay lazily on the soft bed, rolling onto her back with all four paws in the air, her head almost buried in the bedding. She yawned, "I already ate..."

Xue Jing smiled gently, "You only had the buffet, didn't you?

The black cat's ears twitched at the mention of the food.

With a reluctant tone, she said, "Then... I guess I'll have a little more."

Seeing that Xue Jing was staring at her intently, the cat scowled playfully and said, "What are you looking at? Turn around!"

Xue Jing raised an eyebrow. "After all this time, is there anything I haven't seen before? What's there to be shy about?"

The cat opened her mouth, revealing sharp fangs, and picked up her clothes before heading toward the bathroom. As she walked, she mumbled,

"It's different this time..."

When she emerged, she had transformed into a charming cat-eared girl.

She put on the glasses from the bed, covering her exotic and slender phoenix eyes, and Ning Fengwan crossed her arms:

"Let's go!"

...

At the rear of the Infinite Nova, where the ship's propellers were located, a man and a woman were floating in mid-air.

The woman held a lump of white, clay-like solid substance, about the size of a fist, and looked at the man with suspicion:

"Are you sure this is how we'll encounter the 'Sea Bee Swarm'? This is our last piece of deep-sea honey..."

The man exuded confidence: "Rest assured, this information came straight from 'Mr. Fox' himself. It's guaranteed to be accurate!"

The woman pouted: "Mr. Fox's information is usually accurate... But he always speaks in half-truths, and the process and outcome are never what others expect..."

The man chuckled: "So, would you rather take another gamble on finding a needle in a haystack out at sea, or trust Mr. Fox's word and have a 100% chance of encountering the 'Sea Bee Swarm'? Which option would you choose?"

The woman sighed and didn't reply. Instead, she dove into the water and took out a strange electric drill-like device. She drilled a small hole in the nearly eight-meter-wide propeller and stuffed the white substance inside.

She resurfaced, shook her hair, and moved her fingers, causing steam to rise from her body, quickly drying off the seawater.

"Sigh, why do we have to do this..."

The woman sighed again.

"We have no choice," the man explained. "If we want to navigate through the border area without getting lost, we need the 'Sea Bee King' to guide us. Our boss doesn't get along with the 'United Farmers,' and they've completely blocked our transactions. Even the middlemen are too scared to sell to us, so we have to capture them ourselves."

The man scratched his head.

"Speaking of which, what did you give Mr. Fox as payment?"

"It was a God Relic, GOD-1590·Extreme Colorful Bouquet... The boss gave it to me before we left, saying that if we're ever in a desperate situation, we should find Mr. Fox and offer this to him."

"That's quite a waste, isn't it? Using a God Relic as payment?"

"The boss said it's fine. This relic has a great ability, but the side effects are too severe. It's useless to us, just a useless trinket..."

"I wonder what Mr. Fox is collecting God Relics for... Rumor has it that he sometimes gives away the relics he has to others, acting all mysterious..."

...

"Western food is mostly gimmicky. It sounds impressive, but it's not that tasty."

In the restaurant, Ning Fengwan, wearing glasses, was eating a fancy steak with a knife and fork while grumbling.

Xue Jing didn't respond. He swirled the ice-cold cola in his tall glass and gazed out at the sea view.

This high-class restaurant was supposedly only for first-class ticket holders, and they had no choice but to eat whatever the head chef prepared.

The glasses were all tall and elegant.

Xue Jing took a sip of cola and sighed. Turning to Chen Liang, who was standing by, he smiled and said, "It's so kind of you to bring this over personally, Chen. Have you eaten yet?"

When he first entered the restaurant, Xue Jing had asked a waiter about cola, and they told him that only specific wines were paired with today's dishes...

So, Xue Jing messaged Chen Liang, and he promptly arrived with a large bottle of ice-cold cola.

"I already ate, Mr. Xue," Chen Liang replied with a smile.

Xue Jing thought for a moment and said, "Why don't you sit down and chat with me, Chen? I have some questions for you."

Chen Liang agreed and sat down, looking at Ning Fengwan, who was eating, with a puzzled expression.

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(End of Chapter)

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