"Are you alright?" The middle-aged man turned around at this moment and said gently to Bai Feifei, "You haven't been hurt, have you?"

Bai Feifei quickly bowed, "Thank you, Senior, for saving me!"

Being able to incapacitate the opponent's entire combat force with one move, this one-armed middle-aged man possessed terrifying strength, undoubtedly an expert-level figure.

"No need to thank me!" The middle-aged man said with a smile, "I see the injuries on your body aren't light. I have a pill here that will help with recovery — take it."

With that, the middle-aged man handed Bai Feifei a white pill.

Hesitation flashed across Bai Feifei's face. She wasn't inclined to consume something of unknown origin. Although this senior had rescued her, an uneasy feeling lingered in her heart.

But then she thought, with the Seven-step Silver Light Snake residing within her, even if the pill was poisonous, it wouldn't affect her.

Thinking of this, Bai Feifei swallowed the pill, "Thank you, Senior! May I ask your esteemed name?"

The middle-aged man chuckled and replied, "Fate will bring us together again."

Having said this, his figure gradually disappeared before Bai Feifei and the others.

Back in the previous office, the middle-aged man's silhouette appeared. Beside him, a subordinate cautiously asked, "Snake Lord, are you interested in this girl?"

The Snake Lord shot an icy glance at the man, "Don't ask what you shouldn't. I, the Snake Lord, act — why would I need to explain myself to you?"

"Apologies, my lord!" The man responded awkwardly.

"Interesting... I didn't expect the Seven-step Silver Light Snake to be within that little girl!" The Snake Lord touched his missing left arm while a chilling sharpness flickered in his gaze. "China Dragon Group — we have accounts to settle. We, the Indian Snake King, won't admit defeat so easily!"

…

"Is this all the information?" At the Dragon Group Base, Ling Feng asked after reviewing the file in his hand, "Bai Feifei disguised herself as a mercenary and accepted recruitment from the Freedom Organization? This girl has lost her mind!"

Chen Wei glanced at Ling Feng's displeased expression, somewhat embarrassed, and replied, "This was strongly requested by Investigator Bai herself. But don't worry — Grey Bear Mercenary Group leader Brook will definitely ensure Investigator Bai's safety!"

Ling Feng rubbed his temples. Bai Feifei, this reckless girl... how could she willingly put herself in danger? She had no idea how terrifying the real Underworld truly was!

"No, I must go to Grey Bear Mercenary Group to find her!" Ling Feng said gravely.

Chen Wei hesitated and then said, "Mr. Ling, we still need to relocate our base; this..."

"I won't interfere with your operations!" Ling Feng replied, "I only need you to arrange a covert identity for me."

Chen Wei smiled wryly and nodded. He pulled out a stack of documents from a nearby folder, "Your identity is ready; you'll also be a mercenary from the Grey Bear Mercenary Group. I've informed Brook in advance. Are you leaving right now?"

"No time to waste — I'm heading out immediately!" Ling Feng responded with determination, "I'm sorry for not being able to assist with the base relocation."

"Mr. Ling, don't worry about it!" Chen Wei waved his hand, "However, Freedom Organization has been quite active lately, and there might be major events happening soon. You and Investigator Bai must protect yourselves!"

At this moment, Alice appeared wearing a fresh outfit. "Big brother, do you think my red dress looks pretty?" she asked.

Ling Feng crouched down and said seriously to Alice, "Alice, big brother needs to handle something very important right now. Will you go along with these brothers and sisters?"

"Big brother, are you abandoning Alice?" Tears welled up in Alice's big eyes as she clung tightly to Ling Feng's arm, "Big brother, I don't want to leave you."

Ling Feng gently rubbed Alice's head, "Listen, Alice. Big brother really has something important to do. I promise I'll come back to see you once it's done, okay?"

Alice bit her lip and said, "Then let's make a pinky promise!"

"A pinky promise?"

"Yes! Once we make one, it's a promise — you can't break it!" Alice said earnestly.

Ling Feng laughed, "Alright, Alice, let's pinky promise. When I finish my tasks, I'll come back to help you find your family — is that okay?"

"Okay! Alice will wait for big brother!" Alice kissed Ling Feng's cheek.

Ling Feng affectionately patted Alice's head and turned to Chen Wei, "Please take care of her. I'll pick her up once my mission's complete!"

"Don't worry — I will!" Chen Wei assured.

…

When Ling Feng arrived at the Grey Bear Mercenary Group base, it was already night.

"Captain Brook!" Ling Feng greeted Grey Bear Mercenary Group leader Brook, "I'm Ling Feng, now under the guise of Grey Bear Mercenary Group member Yang Yi! Pleased to work with you!"

Brook warmly welcomed Ling Feng, "Mr. Yang Yi, I wonder — is your urgent visit related to a critical mission?"

Ling Feng expressed his intention to see Bai Feifei, but Brook's face revealed a bitter smile. "Mr. Yang Yi, you've come a little late."

"What happened?" Ling Feng frowned.

"The Freedom Organization mobilized elite forces from all mercenary groups today. Miss Bai has already gone!" Brook replied.

Bang! Ling Feng slammed a fist onto the table, gritting his teeth, "Reckless! She truly doesn't know the gravity of the situation!"

Brook sighed wryly. It was clear to him that there was an intricate connection between Ling Feng and Bai Feifei; otherwise, Ling Feng wouldn't be so overly concerned.

Ling Feng felt an ache in his head as he asked Brook, "Is there any other way to infiltrate the Freedom Organization?"

Brook shook his head. "Their inspections have been unusually strict lately, not permitting any unfamiliar faces. Even us hired mercenaries can only enter using designated transport when summoned."

Ling Feng exhaled deeply and muttered to himself, "What's the Freedom Organization plotting? Could it really have something to do with Atlantis?"

Since Ling Feng first learned of Atlantis's emergence, he had been harboring a suspicion — someone was orchestrating a grand scheme, with Atlantis at its core.

"I can't wait anymore!" Ling Feng resolved inwardly, "Even if it means infiltrating the Freedom Organization at night, I must find Bai Feifei. The current situation is too volatile for her to handle!"

"Thank you, Captain Brook!" Ling Feng clasped his hands respectfully, "It seems I should be on my way now."

"Mr. Ling, you..." Brook exclaimed, surprised, "Where are you headed? Why not rest at the base tonight?"

Ling Feng smiled, "No need. I'm quite interested in the Freedom Organization now. I'd like to see what they're truly up to!"

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