Chapter 1469: A Terrifying Deal in the Dead of Night

Due to the nighttime, it’s hard to see clearly what the person coming looks like. However, he’s quite tall, walks quickly, and is holding a black wallet. Behind him follows a short middle-aged man.

Then, Gu Qiaoqiao hears the man speaking in somewhat stretched and not very standard Mandarin, "Brother Xiao Lin, I hear the goods you have are very fresh and tender, and they’re the best in quality..."

"..." Brother Xiao Lin hesitates for a moment, then, as usual, smiles and nods, "Brother Da Wang, when have I ever lied to you? Besides, I wouldn’t dare deceive Boss Huang Yu; these are really good goods. The people are already brought here, and we will follow the old rules."

The person referred to as Brother Da Wang glances at the van not far away, "Then I need to see the goods. If they’re good, I’ll give you double..."

Brother Xiao Lin has been waiting for these words. He signals to Old Qiu, who understands and places his hand on Brother Da Wang’s underling’s shoulder while saying warmly, "Doing well, huh? You’re working with Brother Da Wang now. Impressive. Come, take a look. That young woman is beautiful, outshining even those big stars..."

The underling is pleased with the praise, and his curiosity is piqued, making him follow Old Qiu toward the van without suspicion.

When the four reach the van, the door opens, and Gu Qiaoqiao, smiling, waves at Brother Da Wang and blinks, "How about it, satisfied?"

Brother Da Wang was stunned for a moment, then realized something was wrong. Unfortunately, it was too late, as several gun barrels were pointed at them. Captain Su lowered his voice sternly, "Get in, or be shot on the spot!"

Gu Qiaoqiao flicked her fingers, and several Barrier Talismans were set up, encircling the place.

Within this range, three other cars were still unseen, making Brother Xiao Lin’s heart fill with an eerie unease that he couldn’t shake off.

Clearly, when he got off earlier, the cars were still there, but just in the blink of an eye, they vanished without a trace.

Taking advantage of everyone’s distraction, he glanced around, his heart sinking. He squinted his already small eyes. How could this be? There’s nowhere here to hide three cars.

The night is pitch black, but suddenly, everything grows silent, and even the sound from the fishing boats is unheard. Moreover, the sound of the sea beating against the pier’s concrete wall has faded.

It’s quiet enough that even the sound of his heartbeat is clear.

Following this, sweat again breaks out on Brother Xiao Lin’s back.

Recalling the happenings of tonight, his hair stands on end. Tonight is too bizarre; could they be...

It’s said that walking night roads often leads to encountering ghosts. Suddenly, he remembers the girl who jumped into the river last year, recalling her curse before dying, wishing him thunderstruck and descending to the eighteenth level of Hell. Brother Xiao Lin no longer hesitates. If he’s going to Hell, they all might as well go together.

All of this is just a flash of thought. Currently, he’s standing behind Brother Da Wang and the underling. He knows if Brother Da Wang escapes, his own guilt worsens.

Without hesitation, he says, "Brother Da Wang, the area is surrounded by police. You’re surrounded. Get in; the captain wants to speak with you."

At this moment, Gu Qiaoqiao whispers in a lowered voice to Qin Yize, "Don’t worry, it’s isolated here."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yize’s brow furrows slightly. Then, he swiftly extends his hand, grabs Brother Da Wang’s arm with a vice-like grip, and pulls him forcefully in his direction. Meanwhile, Captain Su gets out of the car, holding a gun against Brother Da Wang’s back.

Brother Da Wang and the underling get into the car, looking suspiciously at the people inside, then at Brother Xiao Lin and Old Qiu standing outside. Knowing he’s been betrayed, there’s no time left for overthinking. He acknowledges he’s caught, although convicting him won’t be easy.

Unlike Brother Xiao Lin, this man roams the seas year-round, conducting all kinds of businesses, meeting various people, and frequently playing cat-and-mouse with the maritime patrol, being very experienced.

At this moment, if this fishing boat quickly sails away, there won’t be any issue.

Human mouths are two pieces of skin; you can argue anything.

No matter how much Brother Xiao Lin says, without physical evidence, the police can’t do anything to him.

Thus, pressed into the car seat, Brother Da Wang stealthily reaches for the watch on his wrist—this is the most advanced communication device. If he presses a button on it, an alarm on the boat will emit a piercing scream, alerting Boss Huang Yu to leave quickly.

But at this critical moment, he suddenly feels cold all over, as if being thrown from the warm Jiangnan into an icy abyss.

The biting cold seems to freeze his heart, rendering it unable to beat. Moreover, his hands cannot move.

Gu Qiaoqiao quietly retracts her hand, slight smirk playing at her lips. She noticed that if the Ice Arrow Talisman is used properly, it’s far more effective than a slingshot pistol.

People can’t explain the sudden cold and not only fail to understand but feel fear. This was evident on Brother Xiao Lin’s face.

Gu Qiaoqiao is assured in her belief that Brother Xiao Lin thinks these people are 80% ghosts.

Hence, besides Brother Xiao Lin and Old Qiu, the two people from the fishing boat are now in the van. With many years of case-handling experience, Captain Su’s few back-and-forth words broke Brother Da Wang’s psychological defenses. Trembling his lips, he confessed, "Captain... there are fifteen girls on the fishing boat, six were kidnapped, the other nine were willing. Also, there’s a batch of antiques waiting to be sold overseas."

Qin Yize and Gu Qiaoqiao exchanged a glance; Gu Qiaoqiao furrowed her brow. Are there antiques on the boat?

Could they be related to Zhao Yuan’s backers?

But these aren’t the primary focus right now; the most crucial matter is the girls on the boat.

Captain Su exchanged a look with Qin Yize, and with Qin Yize’s slight nod, Captain Su turned his sharp gaze to Brother Da Wang. He knew this crafty man, who escaped maritime patrol several times. In a lowered voice, Captain Su asked pointedly, "Are they really all willing?"

Brother Da Wang hesitated briefly. For some reason, the cold made him unable to organize a lie quickly. Seeing Captain Su’s sharp gaze and the weapons held by people in the car, he truthfully confessed, "They’re not willing; they were tricked into coming..."