Chapter 967 - Moving Openly (1/2)

Chapter 967: Moving Openly

Translator: Exodus Tales  Editor: Exodus Tales

The mid-summer heat blazed, making the world feel like it was a melting pot, as though it wanted to steam the humans within. The busy port was packed with people hurrying to and from the moored and sailing ships.

“Boss!”

Tom Reggie had received the notice in advance, and he had long been waiting with a few of his trusted men. Ever since he went to Nine Dragons Island with Tang Xiu a few days ago and saw the power of the Everlasting Feast Hall’s experts under Tang Xiu, he had firmly made up his mind to work and follow Tang Xiu for his entire life, and thus obtain himself a cultivation art that would make him stronger. He returned back earlier a couple of days ago since he received a very important message.

Tang Xiu walked forward and came to the front of Tom Reggie as his eyes swept the surroundings. Then, he asked with an indifferent face, “How is the progress with the task I gave you?”

“I’ve confirmed the identity of the other party, Boss. But we have been standing still so as to avoid alerting them,” answered Tom Reggie. “Sen… ah, Mr. Song told me to wait until you return to Saipan to make a decision, though.”

“Heh, they haven’t given up on spying on me. Might as well pull out these nails,” sneered Tang Xiu with squinted eyes. “Taking action during the day will create unnecessary problems, so we’ll move tonight to avoid trouble. Anyway, you know where Uncle Song lives, right? Tell me the address. I’m going to visit him.”

Tom Reggie told Tang Xiu the address, but there was hesitation on his face as he reported again, “Mr. Song’s residence is under the surveillance of the Darkwind organization’s people, Boss. If you visit him this openly, I’m afraid that you’ll also enter their eyes. How about I send someone to inform Mr. Song first to tell him to meet you elsewhere?”

“The Darkwind organization is the largest intelligence agency in the world, and it is said that they have a lot of spies literally everywhere,” sneered Tang Xiu. “Who can guarantee that their branch here hasn’t caught the news of my return to Saipan when I set foot on the shore? There’s no need to hide from them now that I’m here. It’s even possible to dispel their suspicions if I visit Uncle Song openly.”

Tom Reggie seemed to think about it for a moment before he nodded, “True that. It will look even more suspicious if you’re avoiding being seen. Nevertheless, the Darkwind organization will likely be able to conclude that there’s something between me and Mr. Song if they know that you’re coming.”

“Do you think that if your former backer didn’t go and find someone from the Darkwind organization, then their spies wouldn’t take the initiative to tell him about the private meeting between you and Uncle Song?” asked Tang Xiu indifferently.

“Not really. I know a bit about how they work, Boss.” Tom Reggie shook his head and said, “They won’t take the initiative to sell intel unless there’s someone wanting to buy it. However, there’s a possibility regarding that matter as far as I’m concerned.”

“Which possibility?” asked Tang Xiu.

“My former backer himself is a member of the Darkwind organization, Boss,” said Tom Reggie.

Tang Xiu’s expression changed. But he shook his head and said, “He won’t easily rely on any non-governmental forces if he becomes a high-ranking official. Otherwise, even if he did it in secrecy, there will be a day of exposing his tail. The Saipan authorities won’t sit idly by and do nothing about them.”

“You’re also right, Boss.” Tom Reggie nodded and said, “Still, please be careful since I won’t be able to follow you when you visit Mr. Song.”

“There’s no need to follow me, Tom.” Tang Xiu smiled and said, “Just take care of the preparation well, as your role is indispensable when Uncle Song takes on the Big Boss of Saipan.”

“I’ll be careful. You can rest assured about that, Boss.” Tom Reggie nodded.

Tang Xiu nodded and ordered Tom Reggie to bring Singluen’s group to the Lao Bay Resort. Then, he took his eleven bodyguards under Mo Awu and Jin Shi’s leadership to rush to Song Guanghui’s residence. This time, he also took Tang Guang and Tang An from Nine Dragons Island. But just like Jin Shi and his team, they didn’t directly follow Tang Xiu, but were simply nearby. They wouldn’t appear unless Tang Xiu summoned them.

The Jinla Mansion.

Located near Hepburn Avenue was a complex with a beautiful environment and convenient transportation, with residents of the high stature in society. The Jinla Mansion was the most expensive mansion in this complex and was guarded by dozens of soldiers all year round, including even more guarding in secret.

“Who are you? This is a private residence of an official. Nobodies must leave immediately!”

Just as Tang Xiu and Mo Awu came to the gate of Jinla Mansion, the shout of a big man in a military uniform immediately greeted them, while four other armed soldiers followed.

“Is this the mansion of General Sen Hui?” asked Tang Xiu calmly, “I’m General’s acquaintance and have a close relationship with him. Please notify him that Tang Xiu has come to visit.”

The soldier observed Tang Xiu and rose his gun’s muzzle, coldly replying, “Are you even qualified to visit the General’s mansion, huh? If everyone else is just like you, then those who have seen the General once will flock over here and make his residence be just like downtown. Leave at once, or don’t blame us for arresting you!”