"By the way, don't tell anyone about me coming back for now!" Ling Feng said after pondering for a moment.

Catherine let out a soft "Oh" and quickly realized Ling Feng's intentions. "You want to act in secret?"

"Exactly!" Ling Feng replied seriously. "Though we don't know who our opposition is, we can't be certain they aren't covertly watching our Divine Gate. I'm worried that if I show up, it might cause them to retreat, making it much harder to catch them in the future."

Catherine hesitated but ultimately sighed softly. "Alright, I understand."

In truth, Catherine knew Ling Feng was worried about a possible traitor within the Divine Gate. Though these brothers had once fought alongside Ling Feng in life-and-death struggles against the organization, the Mad Doctor's death and the subsequent fall of the original Divine Gate had caused changes. Even though those left stayed in the Divine Gate, things were not the same as a year ago, and not even Ling Feng could guarantee everyone's loyalty now.

The human heart is complex and fickle! Especially in the Underworld, where one must maintain a high degree of vigilance toward everything around them!

Still, neither Ling Feng nor Catherine wanted to believe a traitor truly existed. Both deliberately avoided discussing this sensitive issue, showing a tacit understanding in brushing over it.

While Catherine went out to prepare breakfast, Ling Feng used her phone to contact the Dragon Group Base. His own phone had been destroyed in an earlier battle.

Ling Feng felt relieved to learn that Bai Feifei and her team had safely arrived at the Dragon Group Base. The two even chatted briefly on the phone.

"Ling Feng, how are things going on your end? When will you be back?" Bai Feifei's voice carried a hint of worry.

Ling Feng's lips curved into a smile. "Don't worry. Everything's going smoothly here. I'll be back in about two weeks. However, I might not be able to contact you during this time. Let's meet at the base in two weeks!"

"Alright, I'll be here waiting for you!" Bai Feifei replied warmly.

After hanging up, Catherine brought breakfast into the room. "I brought you some breakfast; hurry and eat!"

Ling Feng gave a gentle smile. "Why did you bring so little? Is this enough for both of us?"

Catherine propped her chin and looked at Ling Feng. "I've already eaten. This is for you! I remember you love this kind of porridge. If you don't drink it soon, it'll get cold!"

Looking at the steaming bowl of century egg and lean pork congee, Ling Feng touched Catherine's face and asked, "Did you make this yourself?"

Catherine nodded. "Yes! Your Huaxia cuisine is really hard to make. It took me quite a while to learn. Try it and see how it tastes—does it suit your palate?"

Ling Feng took a gentle sip. The taste was truly good, showing Catherine had put a lot of effort into it.

"How is it?" Catherine's eyes held a trace of expectation.

Ling Feng deliberately furrowed his brow and remained silent.

Catherine looked a bit flustered. "It can't be! I tried it beforehand; it should taste good!"

Seeing Catherine's disappointed expression, Ling Feng couldn't help but grin and playfully tap her nose. "It's delicious! This is the best thing I've eaten in days!"

Receiving Ling Feng's approval, Catherine's smile blossomed like a flower. "If you like it, eat more! I made plenty, and I can go get more for you after you finish!"

After breakfast, Ling Feng asked Catherine, "About what you mentioned yesterday—I still have some unanswered questions. What's the deadline for the person asking for the Gene Experiment data?"

"Ten days from now!" Catherine replied. "He probably doesn't want to push too hard. Maybe he's using this as an opportunity to test our Divine Gate's capabilities."

Ling Feng stroked his chin. "Ten days, huh? If I remember correctly, the Underworld's biggest auction event is happening in five days, isn't it? You're planning to use the auction to sell the Gene Experiment data, right?"

Catherine nodded. "That's exactly what I'm thinking."

"Now that the Gene Experiment data has been destroyed, you can take advantage of this auction to sell those paintings I gave you instead. I think they'll fetch a good amount of money—enough for you to establish yourselves in Fusang. What's more, you already have allies in Fusang to support you there, so you have nothing to worry about!" Ling Feng said softly. "As for that elusive scoundrel, leave it to me. I'll make them understand the true meaning of regret!"

Catherine squinted with a cheerful smile.

The annual Underworld auction was one of the most grandiose events in the Underworld. No faction would miss it because unexpected treasures often emerged during the event!

The host of this auction was none other than the Eye of God Organization! Beyond this enigmatic group, no other organization had the capability to organize such an international spectacle!

The auction lasted for three days, with the final day marking the climax when all the premier items were unveiled. Ling Feng, who had roamed the Underworld for over a decade, had only attended the auction twice. The roars and thrilled screams, as well as the audacious displays of wealth, left a deep impression on Ling Feng.

Even now, recalling those moments amazed him!

"Where is this year's auction taking place?" Ling Feng asked.

"On an uninhabited Pacific island," Catherine replied.

Ling Feng clapped his hands. "That's perfect! Use these five days to notify every Divine Gate brother to head to the Pacific island. On the way through Fusang, have them stay there and wait. After the auction, we'll head straight to Fusang and settle there—no need to return here!"

Catherine hesitated and said, "But with only five days, I won't be able to completely wrap things up here. Isn't the timeline too tight?"

"There's no need to waste too much time here!" Ling Feng said firmly. "Once we're settled in Fusang, we can come back to finish things up, but for now, I won't give our enemies any chance to scheme against us. If we're fast enough, we'll take the upper hand!"

Catherine thought for a moment and agreed. "Alright, I'll notify everyone now to meet in Fusang in five days!"

Ling Feng nodded. "Remember, inform everyone individually—don't let the enemy discover any clues!"

Catherine took a deep breath. "I understand. Don't worry!"

After Catherine left, Ling Feng's gaze turned icy. "I may not know who you are, but this little game of cat-and-mouse is about to reverse. Don't let me catch you—or else..."

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