There were already two people inside the vehicle when Zhuang Jia got on, and as soon as Ling Zhenfei boarded, a big man took out a blindfold and approached to cover Ling Zhenfei's eyes.

"Sorry, young man, the person who wants to meet you doesn't want you to know his hiding place, so we have to inconvenience you for a bit!"

Zhuang Jia maintained that weird smile, and without waiting for Ling Zhenfei's agreement, he motioned the big man to blindfold Ling Zhenfei.

For his part, Ling Zhenfei did not object or resist.

Although his Perspective Eye couldn't see through the trick Zhuang Jia was playing, the idea that a mere blindfold could block Ling Zhenfei's vision was simply ridiculous!

"Drive!"

Only after seeing that Ling Zhenfei's eyes were securely covered did Zhuang Jia relax and nod at the driver to start the vehicle.

Understanding, the driver wove the car through the bustling streets.

The van drove for about half an hour before finally stopping in what seemed to be a dilapidated courtyard.

Zhuang Jia ordered someone to remove the blindfold from Ling Zhenfei's face. Rubbing his eyes, Ling Zhenfei deliberately looked around and murmured, "Hey, buddy, what kind of dump is this? It's so rundown. Don't tell me you're taking me to a haunted house for a movie shoot?"

"Heh, young man, whether we're here for a movie shoot or not, you'll find out soon enough. Follow me!"

Zhuang Jia chuckled oddly and began to walk away, but Ling Zhenfei slapped his stomach and grimaced, exclaiming, "Ah, no good, I think I ate something bad for lunch, my stomach hurts, I need the restroom—do you have one here?"

"You..." Upon hearing this, Zhuang Jia couldn't help but frown.

However, seeing Ling Zhenfei's evidently pained expression, which didn't seem faked, he gave a signal to the big man beside him, "Take him to the restroom!"

The big man understood and led Ling Zhenfei toward a corner inside the courtyard.

There indeed was a restroom in the corner, but it was certainly not a proper bathroom; it was an old-fashioned pit latrine from the '80s and '90s that rural areas had, without even a flushing toilet—just a squat pit covered by two boards for standing, buzzing with flies and reeking to high heaven!

"Hey, what kind of hellhole is this? So backward!" Upon seeing this, Ling Zhenfei immediately pinched his nose and pretended to be disgusted.

"Quit your yapping, kid, and hurry up. Do your business and get out!"

The big man evidently couldn't stand the putrid smell of the pit latrine either, but he still held his nose and followed in, urging Ling Zhenfei to hurry up.

Ling Zhenfei had no choice but to comply with the squat, but seeing the big man staring at him, he rolled his eyes and exclaimed, "Hey, we're both grown men here; it's not like we're women—our equipment is the same. I really can't go with you watching like this!"

"Hmph! Kid, come out quickly after you're done. Don't try anything sneaky!"

Though the big man wasn't keen on watching him, he dared not disobey the orders from above. Feeling it was indeed a bit excessive to keep such a watch, he huffed through his nose and walked out.

"Got it!" Ling Zhenfei responded, but he quickly took out his phone and sent a location on WeChat to Han Lian.

However, what he didn't expect was that the phone's location display was incorrect.

Clearly, the person who wanted to meet him had anticipated that Ling Zhenfei might send out his location to notify the police, so they had set up a high-tech jammer to scramble the coordinates.

However, the hood couldn't conceal Ling Zhenfei's Perspective Eye. All along the way, he had already memorized the route and directions clearly and quickly composed a text message to send to Han Lian, instructing her to bring a team immediately to capture the kidnappers!

Worried that the Big Man might become suspicious, Ling Zhenfei deliberately squatted in the privy for a while before coming out.

"Finished with your shit? Does your belly not hurt anymore?"

Seeing Ling Zhenfei walk over, the Zhuang Jia revealed a strange smile on his face, his eyes wickedly fixed on Ling Zhenfei, causing him to feel uneasy. He simply nodded and said, "Yeah, much better!"

"Good, then come with me!"

The Zhuang Jia scanned Ling Zhenfei with his eyes, didn't say much else, and led the way, bringing Ling Zhenfei into a room on the east side of the courtyard.

Following this Zhuang Jia into the room, Ling Zhenfei saw someone with their back to him, sitting there drinking tea.

"It's you!" Even though Ling Zhenfei had anticipated this, upon seeing the familiar silhouette, he couldn't help but feel a bit startled.

"Hehe, old friend, it seems you already knew it was me who wanted to see you!"

No sooner had Ling Zhenfei's words hit the ground than the person slowly turned around, staring at Ling Zhenfei with a cold sneer.

It was none other than Tan Shaojie, who had just made a prison escape!

"Heh, old friend, hopefully you've been well!"

Confronted with the other's piercing gaze, Ling Zhenfei couldn't help but reveal a smile of relief. Speaking up, without waiting for Tan Shaojie to offer a seat, he nonchalantly sat down with a plop.

Tan Shaojie was right. When the Zhuang Jia mentioned someone wanting to see Ling Zhenfei, he had already guessed that this person could very well be Tan Shaojie.

In other words, Tan Shaojie didn't want to meet him, but was rather preparing to settle scores with him!

"Unharmed? Hardly."

Tan Shaojie gave Ling Zhenfei a cold glance, his eyes sinister and malevolent, "However, this time Mr. Tan truly has you to thank, Brother Ling. A few days in confinement have indeed led me to profound reflections on life!"

"Oh? Really? I wonder what insights you have had, Brother Tan? Care to share?"

Ling Zhenfei unapologetically picked up the tea that had been prepared for him in advance, took a few sips, and asked with an easy-going demeanor.

"Previously, when I roamed the Jianghu, I never imagined there would come a day when I might be caught. Thus, I squandered what I earned, never holding back!"

Tan Shaojie also leisurely drank his tea, his words tinged with a touch of sorrow, "However, since being captured and thrown into prison by you, Brother Ling, I've suddenly realized that I shouldn't spend my money so recklessly."

At this point, Tan Shaojie intentionally paused, casting a peculiar glance from bottom to top at Ling Zhenfei, and said ominously, "Brother Ling, think about it—though the money I earned from murder and robbery came easy, it's illegal, right? What if one day I get caught and sentenced to death by the state? What about my family then? They would surely be devastated, right?

But devastation is secondary. What if they have no money to spend? It seems, starting now, I need to commit a few more acts of murder and robbery, to save up some money for them. That way, even if one day I truly do get taken out, they won't have to go hungry. Don't you agree?"

"Hmph, it sounds like... that might actually make sense!"

Tan Shaojie, a man who had killed countless people, was actually capable of such reflections! It was the first time Ling Zhenfei genuinely felt surprised by his words.

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