Chapter 71

When they returned to Cloud Summit, they found that both luxury hotels next to it had been taken over by the government. A fleet of construction vehicles was operating at the original site of Cloud Summit, clearing away tons of garbage after tons of garbage.

As they drove into the neighborhood near Cloud Summit, they were stopped by heavily armed police officers who interrogated them intensely. When the police learned that they intended to go to the hotel, they weren’t allowed to pass at all. Instead, they got surrounded by the police.

Tiger Shark began contacting the Moroccan government official responsible for their employment, explaining the situation to them.

At first, the person in charge was unwilling to allow them to approach the area, considering their payment had been settled and had nothing to do with each other now. However, when he learned that two Peregrine Falcon members stayed behind at the hotel, he was surprised, “That’s impossible. There were no outsiders in the hotel, it was long under our military control.”

Tiger Shark asked, “You took them away?”

“I need to confirm this. Please wait for a moment,” the person in charge said before ending the call. The Peregrine Falcons waited anxiously for half an hour. Finally, the person in charge called back and informed them that they had not detained any of the Peregrine Falcon members. When they entered the hotel, it was empty. However, the employee dormitory mentioned by Tiger Shark had been notably reported by soldiers due to visible signs of a fight and bloodstains in one of the rooms.

Everyone became alarmed, something had definitely happened to Jobb and Pelle!

Tiger Shark’s hand holding the receiver trembled slightly, but he spoke with a firm tone. “Please grant us immediate access to the hotel for investigation. Otherwise, we will find our own way in.”

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Jwv obs oyp kv? Ebyv yal vblka xsvkhlp? Eblal yal Vlzzl yde Kscc?!

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Gula blze Mktla Fbyaj’p yax yde prsjl kd y ellr hsknl, “Mktla Fbyaj, nyzx esod.”

Tiger Shark gritted his teeth and said, “One injured and one woman…”

Lily rushed forward and slapped Tiger Shark across the face, her amber eyes glaring at him with seriousness. “Don’t underestimate women, don’t underestimate Pelle. She is a competent mercenary, just like you, so calm down.”

Tiger Shark wiped his face, took a deep breath, and when he lifted his head again, he returned to the familiar Tiger Shark that everyone knew.

While Ayer held the nominal leadership position within the Peregrine Falcon, it was undeniable that Tiger Shark held the highest reputation among the entire mercenary group. As such, he was the one whose composure could not afford to waver.

Tiger Shark approached the person in charge, his tall stature exerting significant pressure. He spoke, “Please help us find them. If you can locate them, consider it a debt owed by the Peregrine Falcon to the government.”

Indeed, even if it was just a verbal promise, coming from the mouth of a world-renowned top-tier mercenary, it held great weight and credibility.

No matter how much money is spent, it may not be enough to buy a favor from the Peregrine Falcon. The person in charge almost immediately responded, “No problem.” He quickly took out his phone and issued instructions regarding the matter.

Afterward, he arranged a resting place for them in the hotel and told them to wait patiently.

But nobody had the patience to wait. They began searching the room meticulously for any traces left behind. After comparing the bullet casings found on the ground, they were able to determine the general type of firearms and an approximate number of assailants. Shen Changze hacked into the internal network of the arms dealer responsible for producing such ammunition and weapons. After seven hours of diligent work, they finally found records of their sale. They gradually narrowed down their targets and investigate them one by one. Finally, based on their judgment and speculation, they arrived at a conclusion that was unanimously agreed upon – Pelle and Jobb were abducted by members of the Western Sahara Independence Party.

They probably didn’t know the identities of Pelle and Jobb. The Independence Party often liked to run guerrilla operations in the cities on this side of Morocco. They would randomly capture a few people and demand the government to exchange them for detained members of the Independence Party. Sometimes, they would also demand a ransom from the government. If neither negotiation option succeeded, they would kill the hostages out of frustration, it was an undifferentiated act of abduction.

However, at the moment, the Independence Party remained silent. It’s unclear what’s going on.

If we follow this line of thought, the chances of Pelle and Jobb still being alive are even higher. However, the Independence Party operates in scattered bases, and some of them aren’t even formal members but rather civilian guerrilla groups who are dissatisfied with the Moroccan government. If it were those individuals who were responsible, it is highly unlikely to locate them. The only option is to wait for them to make contact themselves.

On the first day, although it wasn’t entirely fruitless, there were no major breakthroughs. After a long and exhausting day, everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

Shan Ming hasn’t taken a shower for several days, so he went into the bathroom and quickly took a refreshing shower. Then he came out naked and plopped onto the bed, ready to sleep.

Shen Changze quickly caught Shan Ming’s head as he was about to flop onto the pillow and helplessly said, “Your hair isn’t dry yet.”

Shan Ming made an “Mn” in response, closed his eyes, and his mind was filled with thoughts of Pelle and Jobb.

Shen Changze placed Shan Ming’s head on his lap and carefully began to towel dry his hair, “Dad, are you worried about Pelle and Jobb?”

“Mn, Pelle is… um… my favorite woman.”

Shen Changze felt a bit uncomfortable upon hearing that. “But you said before, that Pelle loves Tiger Shark.”

“Yeah, she admires Tiger Shark, and she loves him.”

“Tiger Shark is also good to Pelle, he was completely agitated today, but why doesn’t he accept Pelle?”

“I think there are two reasons,” Shan Ming frowned, seemingly reluctant to recall the past but still spoke, “First, Tiger Shark’s wife died for him back then. She was pregnant for over three months when she was…,” Shan Ming opened his eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling, “gunned down by a machine gun, her body torn apart. I was right beside her, covered in blood and flesh. It was the first time in my life I felt death so close. Do you think Tiger Shark can forget that? Second, when Tiger Shark rescued Pelle from the hands of Lady Aurora years ago, she was only around fifteen. Perhaps in Tiger Shark’s heart, Pelle has always been a child.”

This was the first time Shan Ming told him about Tiger Shark and Pelle’s situation. Everyone in the Peregrine Falcon had their own secrets, and as long as they didn’t disclose them, nobody would gossip or ask about them. Delving into those cruel pasts wasn’t a good habit. Knowing too much would only make them uncomfortable.

Shen Changze sighed and said, “Who is Lady Aurora?”

“You should at least know XX right?”

Shen Changze nodded. XX was a well-known assassin organization that undertook tasks such as assassinations, bombings, and bodyguard services. Besides their exceptional skills and reputation, the fact that all members were women was perhaps the biggest reason for their fame. They would stop at nothing to achieve their objectives, and using seduction and their bodies to deceive opponents was a lethal tactic that men found hard to defend against. Although XX and the Peregrine Falcons had different natures, both relied on “taking people’s money to solve problems,” so information about XX would inevitably reach Shen Changze’s ears.

Shan Ming explained, “The founder of XX was Lady Aurora, a very cunning woman. I heard a few years ago that she was brutally killed by her enemies. Now, her daughter has taken over as the new ‘Lady.’ Many of the female assassins under her command were deceived, bought, or forcibly recruited from all over the world. They began training at a young age, and Pelle was one of them. There was a mission where the Peregrine Falcon and XX happened to be in conflict. XX was afraid of the Peregrine Falcons and didn’t dare to engage them directly. So, they sent one of their best assassins to kill Tiger Shark, and that person was Pelle. However, Pelle was captured instead. XX ignored her and retreated from the situation, leaving Pelle behind. Pelle was grateful that Tiger Shark didn’t kill her and now that she found refuge with the Peregrine Falcon, XX didn’t dare to come after her anymore. Basically, Tiger Shark granted her a life of freedom and dignity.”

Shen Changze listened quietly, his mind picturing Pelle ruffling her luscious black hair in a flirtatious manner, exuding unmatched beauty and sensuality. It was hard to imagine that she had such a past.

Shan Ming let out a barely audible sigh and muttered to himself, “Though everyone will eventually die, I always hope that certain people will die after me.”

Shen Changze said softly, “Dad, you must be the one who dies after me.”

Shan Ming laughed, “No way that’s possible. With your Dragon Blood protection, you’re practically invincible. There’s no way I’ll die after you.”

Shen Changze lowered his head and kissed Shan Ming’s forehead. “If Dad dies, I would die with you.”

Shan Ming furrowed his brow and said, “Why would you have such a ridiculous thought?”

Shen Changze said earnestly, “How is that ridiculous? I simply want to be with you, no matter when or where.”

“It’s still better to be alive, don’t be childish. If I were to die, you could leave the Peregrine Falcon with the money and live the life you desire.”

Shen Changze said calmly, “The life I desire is to be with Dad, there’s nothing else.”

Shan Ming couldn’t help but curl his lips, thinking to himself how naive children could be. He knew that when it really came to matters of life and death, Shen Changze wouldn’t think the same way. Nonetheless, it was understandable considering his young age.

Shen Changze didn’t feel the need to explain further. Only he knew his own feelings. To him, Shan Ming was his entire world, and he would follow his dad anywhere, even if it meant going to hell.