Anchor with goods, the price of F2 is very reasonable, right?

Chapter 830 It doesn’t matter

His own identity didn't matter, but this matter concerned Qin Tongtong's safety, so he had to be extremely careful.

“I knew from the start that once I was captured, it would be difficult to escape. This operation was a gamble, and I will accept whatever you do with me. But rest assured, I will not reveal any information to Shen Qiang.”

"Alright, take him away and lock him up. We won't get any more valuable information out of him."

Wang Yang suddenly stopped in his tracks: "Wait, do you know that Shen Qiang has also bribed other people?"

"I really don't know. I only report the information I find to that contact person each time, and I know nothing else."

Wang Yang nodded in agreement. He figured that even if Shen Qiang had bribed others, he wouldn't let them know. After Xiao Liu was led away, Wang Yang looked at Wenming.

"Uncle Wen, what are your thoughts on this matter?"

Wenming, who had been feeling down, finally snapped out of his daze and realized that Wang Yang was questioning him. In fact, everyone present was feeling uneasy; this was the first time they had experienced betrayal.

"Speaking of which, this Xiao Liu is quite lucky. When I rescued him, he was on the verge of death. I gave him a comfortable life, but he didn't appreciate it."

"The key point is that the life you provide may not be what he wants. You once said that our organization has more than a hundred people. Are there any others among us in a similar situation to Xiao Liu? Or are they simply not connected to the Peach Blossom Spring at all?"

After a moment of contemplation, Wenming said, "Indeed, some of them were old acquaintances, but they all helped voluntarily."

"Here's what we'll do: gather everyone together, I need to hold a meeting. I want them to know that if they don't want to continue living like this, they can leave at any time. I don't want another Xiao Liu to appear."

Wenming nodded in agreement, understanding Wang Yang's intention. If someone in the organization genuinely didn't want to continue, they could very well be used by Shen Qiang. That was exactly the kind of target those people were looking for.

"I have a question: how exactly did Shen Qiang find Xiao Liu? How did he know that Xiao Liu was working for you?"

Wang Yang suddenly thought of this question, but Xiao Liu was certainly unaware of it, and they had no way of knowing.

“Indeed, Xiao Liu is usually only responsible for purchasing supplies, and in principle, his identity should not be exposed.”

"Furthermore, Xiao Liu has never revealed our address; this is a bottom line he has always adhered to. So how did Shen Qiang find out?"

If he could pinpoint Xiao Liu so precisely...
Doesn't that mean he could find other people as well?

"Uncle Wen, I always feel that there are loopholes in the communication system you set up before. Think about it, if Shen Qiang could find Xiao Liu so easily, wouldn't the others who went out on missions before also be exposed?"

After a moment of contemplation, Wenming shook his head and said, "Probably not. Every operation is conducted alone; we would never allow two people to come and go at the same time."

What Wang Yang was really worried about was that their base had been exposed.

"Since their people were able to find Xiao Liu, they're likely to have tracked him here. This place might have already been exposed, but Shen Qiang just hasn't made a move."

It's likely that Shen Qiang was planning to play the long game, but since Xiao Liu hasn't shown up, his plan has probably failed.

"Alright, you need to find another place. You can't stay here any longer. I reckon Shen Qiang already knows this location, so it's best to play it safe."

Wenming nodded in agreement with Wang Yang's assessment and immediately instructed his subordinates to pack their belongings and prepare for evacuation.

Musk and his team had prepared several backup locations when selecting sites, precisely to deal with emergencies.

Within half an hour, everyone had packed their belongings and left by car. When he was pulled into the car, Xiao Liu was still completely confused.

"What's going on? Why do we suddenly have to move? Are we going back?" "Go back where? We're worried that you've exposed our hideout, so we have to move now."

Xiao Liu himself wasn't sure if Shen Qiang knew where they lived. He had never revealed it, and Shen Qiang hadn't pressed him for details, but it was very likely they were being followed.

After arriving at the backup location, everyone began to settle in. Wang Yang sat alone in the living room and called Xiao Liu to his side.

"Think carefully back to where you've been before. Where did Shen Qiang find you?"

"On the day we arrived in Beicheng, I was the first one sent out to make purchases. As soon as I got to the vegetable market, one of Shen Qiang's men recognized me and took me to a secluded place to talk."

Wang Yang frowned deeply. How could Shen Qiang's men have found him so accurately on his very first day in Beicheng?

Are you sure? Think about it again.

“I remember this very clearly, there’s no mistake. At the time, I was also wondering how they found me, and I asked him but didn’t get an answer.”

Wang Yang carefully recalled their itinerary. After returning from the northwest, they checked into this place directly, only meeting Shen Qiang once, and at a different location, so Shen Qiang couldn't possibly have known.

Most likely, he was targeted by Shen Qiang during their last meeting, and someone secretly followed him when he left.

It seems their counter-surveillance capabilities are still too weak; perhaps only Wang Yang himself wasn't being followed.

"Uncle Wen, I think you should remind everyone to be more careful when going out. How about this, stop sending ordinary people out and send a few more clever ones instead. I'm worried that Shen Qiang will find out again."

Wenming nodded in agreement. He had already made the arrangements and knew full well that this was a major mistake on his part.

"I've gathered everyone here. You should talk to them properly."

Wang Yang nodded in agreement. When everyone gathered in the garden, he counted them; there were about a hundred people.

"I've gathered you all here today to confirm one thing. I know some of you are connected to my father, or are former members of our family, or are victims of the manhunt from back then. You want to find your relatives or avenge them, right?"

Wang Yang clearly saw that some people nodded, while others remained unmoved.

It seems that those who nodded were indeed related to the incident, while those who remained indifferent were probably recruits from various places by Civilization.

“You should know that this matter is fraught with difficulties and dangers, and most importantly, it won't provide a stable life, nor will the reward be substantial. You simply want to repay civilization for saving your lives, right?”

Some people nodded in response. Wang Yang could tell that they were truly grateful for the blessings of civilization.

"But repaying a debt of gratitude doesn't necessarily have to be done in such a dangerous way, you should understand, right?"

These words fell silent. Wang Yang noticed some hesitation on their faces. In their view, there were indeed other ways to repay civilization, and it wasn't necessary to take such a risk.

“I know that many of you actually yearn for stability and don’t want to be constantly on the move. You’ve come with us through mountains and rivers purely to repay our kindness. So now I’m giving you a choice: if anyone wants a peaceful life and no longer has to live in fear, you can leave at any time.”

These words made everyone look up, first in surprise, then in confusion, and then they began to whisper among themselves.

"What does this mean? Are they trying to kick us out? I haven't done anything wrong lately."

(End of this chapter)