"What should we do next?" Chen Ran asked.
Hua Jiaming thought for a moment, then said, "We need to determine our position first before we can formulate the next plan."
They asked the captain for their location, and he told them they were now on a small island in the South Pacific. The island was a deserted place, uninhabited by anyone.
"We can only stay here for a while, and then we'll figure out how to leave," Hua Jiaming said.
Chen Ran agreed with his idea; they knew they had to wait for an opportunity to leave.
They stayed on the island for several days, enduring great hardship each day. They had no food or water, surviving only on fruit and rainwater. But they persevered, knowing that this was their only way to survive.
Chapter 136: A Conspicuous Target Detected
A few days later, they spotted a cargo ship passing by the waters near the island. They immediately sent a distress signal to the ship, and the people on board saw it and rescued them.
They spent a few days on the cargo ship and were then taken to a small town.
The two decided to stay in town for a while before returning to Yanjing.
The townspeople were very friendly to them, and they were put to rest in a small inn. The innkeeper was a kind old man who prepared hot meals and hot water for them to take a bath.
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran stayed in the hotel for several days, thinking about their next move every day. They knew 580; they had to return to Yanjing as soon as possible, or they might be hunted down.
“We can’t stay here forever,” Hua Jiaming said. “We must leave as soon as possible.”
Chen Ran agreed with his idea, and they decided to leave the town the next day for Yanjing.
The next morning, they thanked the innkeeper and left the town. They walked along the road until nightfall before stopping to rest.
They found a grove of trees by the roadside and decided to spend the night there. They lay on the grass, looking at the stars in the sky, and thinking about their future plans.
(afcf) At this moment, Chen Ran's conspicuous package system began to handle conspicuousness inappropriately.
System prompt: A conspicuous target has been detected. Do you want to execute the task?
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran were both startled by the system notification. They hadn't expected the system to pop up such a prominent target at this time.
"We don't have the energy to complete any conspicuous tasks right now; we need to rest," Hua Jiaming said.
Chen Ran agreed with him. They knew that if they forced themselves to complete the conspicuous task, it would only be a waste of energy and would not do them any good.
They lay down for a while and felt their strength returning.
System prompt: A conspicuous target has been detected. Do you want to execute the task?
“Let’s go check out that conspicuous target,” Hua Jiaming said.
Chen Ran was also curious, so he agreed to go and take a look with him.
Following the system's instructions, they quickly located the conspicuous target.
They saw a woman lying on a pile of garbage. Her face was covered in filth, and she looked like a beggar.
"System, what's the deal with this conspicuous target?" Hua Jiaming asked.
The system replied, "This woman has a conspicuous value. If you can help her wash up, you can complete the conspicuous task."
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran were both somewhat surprised, not expecting that this woman who looked like a beggar was actually a prominent figure.
Hua Jiaming stepped forward and looked at the woman. She was wearing tattered clothes and lying motionless on the pile of garbage. Hua Jiaming shouted, "Wife! Wife! Wake up!"
He called out several times, but the woman didn't move. Hua Jiaming was somewhat disappointed and was about to leave when suddenly, the woman opened her eyes. Her eyes were bloodshot as she looked at Hua Jiaming without saying a word. Hua Jiaming was startled by her gaze and took a few steps back.
System prompt: A conspicuous target has been detected. Do you want to execute the task?
Hua Jiaming thought for a moment, then said, "I promise you, I'll help you boost her ranking."
The system confirmed: "Received! Reward for completing the task: 10 points of visibility; penalty for failure: 5 points of visibility."
Hua Jiaming walked up to the woman, took the bucket of water, and began to help her wash.
Chapter 137: Enduring Torture
He first helped the woman change her clothes, and then helped her wash her face. Her face was covered in grime, and it only became a little cleaner after he washed it.
Chen Ran stood aside, silently observing Hua Jiaming and the woman. He watched as Hua Jiaming focused intently on helping the woman wash and clean, and a feeling of warmth welled up inside him. He knew Hua Jiaming was a kind person, and he would do his best to complete this task.
After a while, the woman's face finally cleared up. Hua Jiaming looked at the woman and said, "Wife, are you alright?"
The woman didn't speak, but simply watched Hua Jiaming silently. Hua Jiaming felt a little strange, but he didn't ask any further questions. He took out some food and water and handed them to the woman. The woman took the food and water and began to eat slowly.
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran sat to the side, silently observing the woman. They didn't know who she was, nor why she had become like this. But they knew that this woman needed their help.
After a while, the woman finished her food and began to speak. Her voice was a little hoarse, but what she said shocked Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran.
“I was a student at Yenching University,” the woman said. “I offended some powerful people and they framed me and put me in prison. I spent two years in prison and suffered all kinds of torture. When I was released, I found that my family had been murdered. I had nowhere to go and could only live on the streets.”
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran were shocked and filled with sympathy upon hearing the woman's story. They hadn't expected this seemingly ordinary woman to have such a tragic past.
“We will help you,” Hua Jiaming said. “We will help you find your family and help you get justice.”
The woman looked at Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran gratefully and said, "Thank you."
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran decided to take the woman back to Yanjing to help her find her family and seek justice. They knew this task would be extremely difficult, but they also knew they had to do it.
They took the woman back to Yanjing. On the way, the woman told them her name was Xiaofang, and that her family used to live in a small alley in Yanjing. She remembered the exact location of that place and hoped to find some clues.
After arriving in Yanjing, they first checked into a hotel. Then, Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran took Xiaofang to the alleyway she remembered. They walked around the alley and discovered that the house Xiaofang remembered was no longer there. It had been demolished and rebuilt into a new high-rise building.
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Xiao Fang was deeply disappointed by what she saw. She hadn't realized that the home she remembered no longer existed. Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran also felt somewhat lost, but they didn't give up. They decided to ask around to see if anyone knew the whereabouts of Xiao Fang's family.
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They asked several passersby, but no one knew anything about Xiaofang's family. Just then, they saw an old man sitting not far away. Hua Jiaming walked up to him and asked, "Excuse me, do you know any family that used to live in this alley? That family was framed and imprisoned."
Upon hearing Hua Jiaming's words, the old man's eyes suddenly widened. He looked at Hua Jiaming, then at Xiao Fang, and said, "Are you here to see my granddaughter?"
Hua Jiaming and Xiao Fang were both quite surprised, not expecting that the old man would actually know Xiao Fang's family.
Chapter 138: A Narrow Escape
Hua Jiaming nodded and said, "Yes, we're here to see my wife."
The old man sighed and said, "My granddaughter was framed and imprisoned. After she was released, our whole family was murdered. I managed to escape, but my family members did not survive."
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran were shocked and sympathetic when they heard about the old man's plight. They never imagined that this seemingly ordinary old man had such a tragic "580s" experience.
"Do you know where your family members are buried?" Hua Jiaming asked.
The old man shook his head and said, "I don't know. I've never gone back since I escaped."
Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran decided to help the old man find his family. They knew the task would be extremely difficult, but they also knew they had to do it.
They took the elderly woman to the local police station. There, they learned the whereabouts of her granddaughter. It turned out her body had been found by a river and hastily buried. Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran were filled with anger and grief; they never imagined this powerful figure could be so cruel.
They took the old man to the riverbank. When he saw his granddaughter's body being unearthed, he broke down in tears. Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran were also deeply saddened; they had never imagined that this powerful figure could be so cruel.
The old man decided to rebury his granddaughter, and Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran decided to help him. They went to the cemetery together and buried her. During the burial, Hua Jiaming suddenly noticed something strange. Upon closer inspection, he found it was a small wooden box containing a photograph and some miscellaneous items.
Hua Jiaming picked up the photo and realized it was a family portrait of Xiaofang. He recognized everyone in the photo, including Xiaofang and the elderly woman. Hua Jiaming was shocked; he hadn't expected Xiaofang and the elderly woman to be related. He looked at Xiaofang and saw that she also had a surprised expression on her face.
"What's going on?" Hua Jiaming asked.
The old man sighed and said, "Actually, I am Xiaofang's grandfather. When I was young, I offended some powerful people and they framed me and imprisoned me. My family was all killed by them, and I was the only one who escaped. I have been searching for my family ever since, but I have never found them. Only today did I learn that my granddaughter is no longer alive."
Hua Jiaming and Xiao Fang were both shocked and grieved. They never imagined that the old man was Xiao Fang's grandfather, and that Xiao Fang's family had all been murdered. They felt extremely angry and saddened; they never expected that this powerful person could be so cruel.
They decided to rebury Xiaofang's family so that their souls could rest in peace. They went to the cemetery and buried Xiaofang's family there. During the burial, Hua Jiaming suddenly noticed something strange. Upon closer inspection, he found it was a small wooden box containing a photograph and some miscellaneous items.
Hua Jiaming picked up the photo and realized it was a family portrait of Xiaofang. He recognized everyone in the photo, including Xiaofang and the elderly woman.
Hua Jiaming sighed, and Chen Ran patted him on the shoulder silently.
At this moment, the conspicuous package inside Chen Ran's body issued a command.
"Host's new mission begins:"
Mission: Locate and eliminate the scourge hidden in Yanjing City.
Description: The Tumor is a secret organization that uses power and money to engage in various illegal and criminal activities, posing a serious threat to the social stability and public safety of Yanjing City.
Chapter 139: The Malignant Organization
"Host's new mission begins:"
Mission: Locate and eliminate the scourge hidden in Yanjing City.
Description: Tumor is a secret organization that uses power and money to engage in various illegal and criminal activities, posing a serious threat to the social stability and public safety of Yanjing City.
The mission objective is to find the hiding places of these scourges and eliminate them in order to maintain social peace and justice.
Mission Rewards: Successfully completing the mission will grant you generous rewards, including money, equipment, and skill points. You will also gain social respect and recognition, enhancing your reputation and status within the mission's domain.
Mission Difficulty: High. The "Corruption" is an extremely cunning and ruthless enemy, possessing immense strength and resources, and may employ various means to hinder your actions. You will need to fully utilize your wisdom, courage, and skills to succeed in this mission.
Get ready to bravely embrace the new challenges!
Chen Ran was speechless. Had he become a detective? These cases were practically life-threatening!
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