Zhang Songkang, standing beside Yan Tong, was so frightened by the muzzle that his whole body trembled, unable to say a word, let alone testify for Yan Tong.
The person who spoke was Lars, who slowly walked into the cabin.
"Is it you?"
Yan Tong turned her head at the sound, and when she saw Lars, she paused for a moment.
She had felt this person looked familiar, and now she remembered who he was.
Wasnât he the third officer who followed the captain on the cruise ship?
Looking at how calm and composed he was under the gun, there could only be two possibilities...
One, he was truly unafraid and extraordinarily courageous.
The other, he was part of the group with the kidnappers!
The long-faced man with a knife scar glanced at Lars strangely.
He didnât know why Lars suddenly spoke out for a woman from Dragon Country.
But since they were partners, a favor had to be given.
Besides, thereâs still plenty of time, right?
There will always be a chance to make a move!
Thinking of this, the long-faced man with the knife scar smiled ambiguously at Lars and said, "So you like this type too!"
"Since you, Brother Lars, can vouch for her, I wonât search her!"
Hearing this, it was clear even to a fool that Lars was indeed one of the kidnappers.
"Thatâs exactly it!"
Yan Tong muttered to herself, expressionless.
Compared to her calmness, the young white man Thomas and others looked completely incredulous.
They simply couldnât believe, Lars turned out to be an accomplice of the kidnappers!
This meant that the ocean expedition to the Blood-colored Divine Temple was a trap from the start!
No wonder this guy was enthusiastic from the beginning, using extraordinary abilities to lure them...
Itâs a pity that although they realized it now, it was already too late!
"Take them all below and tie them up!"
"Once we reach the island, weâll contact their families..."
As the captain and leader of the kidnappers, the long-faced man with the knife scar naturally held unrivaled authority.
His command immediately prompted the crew to act, escorting Yan Tong and the others below.
Soon, only the long-faced man with the knife scar, the round-faced bearded man, and Lars were left in the cabin.
"What do you intend to do with these people later?"
The round-faced bearded man asked.
"Once we get the money, we just release them!"
The long-faced man with the knife scar replied indifferently.
"No!"
Lars suddenly shook his head and said.
"No? Why not?"
The long-faced man with the knife scar asked in confusion.
"This group of people was carefully selected by me."
"They are not ordinary people; their families are wealthy and influential."
"More importantly, theyâve seen us and may have memorized our faces."
"If we let them go, you and I canât continue to operate in Southeast Asia."
Lars replied slowly.
"So what are you suggesting...?"
The long-faced man and the round-faced bearded man exchanged a glance and asked cautiously.
"Kill them all!"
A cold light flashed in Larsâs eyes as he said coldly.
"Ki...kill them?"
The long-faced man and the round-faced bearded man were both shocked by this.
Their initial plan was to make a big score and then move to another part of Southeast Asia to continue their business.
As for murder?
It was never part of their plan.
However, Larsâs words also had a point.
If it were just ordinary people, they could be released after receiving the money.
But the identities of this group were unusual; all were family members of wealthy or high-ranking officials.
If they released them after getting the money, there was no telling if their families might use their power to track them down.
Yet, killing them seemed too extreme!
The round-faced bearded man hesitated for a moment before asking, "But wouldnât killing them offend their families?"
"Heh!"
Lars sneered, "What is there to fear?"
"Isnât our destination that Blood-colored Divine Temple?"
"The Blood-colored Divine Temple appeared inexplicably, and it will also disappear inexplicably."
"We just need to throw all the bodies into the temple, and that way, theyâll never be found, alive or dead."
"Afterward, we can change our identities, live comfortably in another country with money we canât spend in a lifetime..."
After listening to this, the long-faced man and the round-faced bearded man looked at each other, hesitating.
But they didnât firmly refuse, evidently tempted by the idea.
The two had lived in the chaotic Southeast Asian waters for a long time.
Kill those whoâve seen them and assume new identitiesâwho would recognize them?
After half a minute, a ruthless glint flashed in their eyes as they nodded in agreement, "Alright, letâs do it!"
...
Half an hour later, the fishing boat slowly docked at the shore of an unknown island.
As soon as Lars stepped off the boat, he saw that majestic yet vividly crimson building.
Staring at the mysterious structure, he licked his lips, dried by the sea breeze.
The so-called "Blood-colored Divine Temple" was just a fabrication he used to deceive the others.
He actually had no idea what was hidden inside the crimson building.
But itâs certain, thereâs a high chance it could grant someone extraordinary abilities.
After all, bizarre things tend to bring extraordinary capabilities.
"Time is running out!"
At this moment, he clearly felt a sense of urgency.
The reason was simple; rumors about the blood-red building were gradually spreading.
Otherwise, he wouldnât have easily deceived Thomas and the others.
Meanwhile, the long-faced man with the knife scar and the round-faced bearded man escorted Yan Tong, Zhang Songkang, and the others off the fishing boat.
Their hands were bound together by a long, thick rope, one after another.
"Lars, just name your price, why must you torment us so?"
The young white man Thomas looked at his wrist, already chafed, wincing in pain as he shouted.
"Donât worry, itâll be over soon."
Lars replied with a smile.
But the smile didnât seem friendly.
After finishing, he turned to the long-faced man with the knife scar, continuing to smile, "Alright, Captain, you can call their relatives now."
"Haha! Iâm eager to see those little riches..."
Excitedly, the long-faced man with the knife scar pulled out a phone and a folded white paper from his pocket.
On the white paper were the contact details given by Thomas and the others.
"Bang!"
Just as he was about to dial the first number, a gunshot suddenly rang out behind him...