"Why is this happening?"
Mick Ross let out an angry growl, "What are those people doing? I don't care what methods they use, they must stop Chen Jinzhao at the fifth defensive line!"
If they don't stop him, they will all die!
Fierce fighting sounds continued to echo from the cruise ship, numbing the eardrums of the three men. Eventually, they grew numb and quietly awaited the final outcome.
Finally.
The female host appeared before the three men one last time. Mick Ross threw away the cigarette butt he hadn't taken a single puff from. "What's the situation?"
Ning Fei and Hong Xingwen both pricked up their ears, noticing a clear difference in the female host's expression compared to previous times. This time, there was more excitement and joy, leading the three to speculate.
"We held them off?" Hong Xingwen couldn't help but ask.
Seeing the female host hesitate to speak, Mick Ross impatiently barked, "Are you deaf? I'm asking you a question! If you keep stammering, I'll shoot you!"
The female host calmed herself down before saying, "The fifth defensive line has been utterly routed. The wise and mighty Mr. Chen has already reached the top deck that is loyal to him! I estimate that it won't be long before Mr. Chen graces the office and becomes the master of this cruise ship."
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces changed drastically!
Mick Ross flew into a rage, shouting, "What nonsense are you spewing? I'll shoot you right now!"
Hong Xingwen had already raised his gun, aiming at the center of the female host's forehead, about to fire.
The female host, however, calmly stated, "I'm sorry, I was just lying to you. In fact, Mr. Chen has already reached the door of the office, and I was the one who led them here."
The faces of the three men turned ashen.
Just then.
A figure appeared at the doorway and, with a swift movement, shot Hong Xingwen. His right hand exploded, and his pistol clattered to the ground. A heart-wrenching scream of agony from Hong Xingwen then filled the office.
The shooter was Xiao Wu.
A group of ten people, having cut through obstacles and breached five defensive lines consecutively, arrived at the office. Although they sustained injuries along the way, there were no fatalities, which felt almost unreal.
Qian Deshui's admiration for Chen Jinzhao grew, and he even felt that being a dog to Chen Jinzhao was a blessing from his ancestors for ten lifetimes.
Tao Qiyue was also in a dreamlike state.
When the gunshot rang out, Chen Jinzhao followed closely behind, hands clasped behind his back as he entered the office. Seeing this, Qian Deshui immediately followed, his excitement palpable. He murmured to himself, "Xin Ran, today I will surely avenge you!"
As they entered the office, they saw the three men looking as if they had lost their parents.
Hong Xingwen cursed, "Which son of a bitch fired that shot? I'll fight you!"
Xiao Wu stepped forward, pressing his gun to Hong Xingwen's forehead and saying, "I fired the shot. From your tone, do you seem unconvinced?"
Hong Xingwen jolted awake instantly.
Cold sweat beaded on his brow. Having a gun pressed to his forehead felt like a thorn in his back.
"You, you mustn't be rash. Impulsiveness is the devil..." Hong Xingwen said, enduring the pain.
Xiao Wu sneered and then lowered his gun.
Hong Xingwen felt a wave of relief. He had almost wet himself just moments ago. Not everyone could face death calmly, and he certainly wasn't one of them.
Xiao Wu returned to Chen Jinzhao's side. Chen Jinzhao pulled over a chair, sat down, and then surveyed Ning Fei and the other two. "Weren't you very arrogant earlier? Why are you silent now?"
The office was filled with silence.
Mick Ross also remained silent, regretting his involvement in this matter. It had led to him becoming Chen Jinzhao's defeated adversary and resulted in the loss of many elites. If this were to reach his family, his succession order would fall further, and becoming the next patriarch would be hopeless!
"Damn it..." Mick Ross thought to himself.
At this moment.
Ning Fei and Hong Xingwen both looked at Mick Ross. Only by invoking the Ross family could they possibly save their lives.
Mick Ross's expression soured. After taking a deep breath, he looked at Chen Jinzhao and said, "Chen, I have no enmity with you, and we can still talk. Please don't kill Ning Fei and Hong Xingwen. I am willing to pay a price in gold to buy their lives. Name your price."
Ning Fei and the other two finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Mick Ross had not abandoned them; he still regarded them as partners.
"Why should I?" Chen Jinzhao asked.
The three of them had already joined forces to try and kill Chen Jinzhao. Could Mick Ross say such ridiculous words without feeling ashamed?
Mick Ross vaguely guessed Chen Jinzhao's displeasure, so he added, "I wanted to kill you earlier, it's true. But you weren't harmed, and you killed many of my men. I think we are even. I am an heir to the Ross family. You wouldn't want to make an enemy of the Ross family because of me, would you?"
Chen Jinzhao suddenly chuckled.
This didn't sound like a gesture of compromise; it sounded more like a threat.
He wasn't buying it.
Seeing Chen Jinzhao's reaction, Mick Ross's expression changed. After a moment of hesitation, he spoke again, "If you feel anything I've said is wrong, you can express your opinion. I am willing to pay any price I can to stay alive."
Chen Jinzhao's smile faded. As he shifted his gaze away from Mick Ross, he said, "Get aside for now. I'll deal with Ning Fei and Hong Xingwen first."
The faces of the two men turned ashen, and they hastily appealed to Mick Ross for help!
Mick Ross was also in a precarious situation—
He could barely save himself!
However, he still wanted to try. If he couldn't even protect his own subordinates, how could he expect anyone to follow him in the future?
"Chen Jinzhao, you can act against them, but I hope you'll spare their lives. How much money do you want? I'll give it to you!" he said.
Chen Jinzhao turned back to look at Mick Ross, his icy gaze making the latter's scalp tingle and almost suffocate him.
Then.
Chen Jinzhao's cold, inhuman voice reached Mick Ross's ears, "If you dare utter another word, I will kill you directly. If you don't believe me, feel free to try."
The office fell into dead silence.
Mick Ross opened his mouth several times but ultimately dared not plead for the two men, fearing that he would invite his own death.
Ning Fei was greatly alarmed, "Mr. Mick, you can't do this! We are your loyal allies. How can you abandon your allies?"
Hong Xingwen also clamored, hoping Mick Ross would intervene. However, they had overlooked Mick Ross's own precarious position; he had the will but not the ability.
Chen Jinzhao said calmly, "Xiao Wu, help them throw these two into the adjacent office. I have some questions for them."
The two men were completely despairing!