Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

A person's name, a tree's shadow.

The name Yamamoto Jiro brought a great sense of oppression to everyone.

But the stronger the teammates, the more sense of security they can bring to everyone.

"Since they've sent Yamamoto Jiro, at least we won't have to face Ye Chen directly, which greatly increases our safety!"

A man in black spoke slowly, seemingly comforting others, but also seemingly comforting himself.

"Tch, what are you thinking? We should do the dangerous stuff later. It might actually increase the danger instead of decrease it!" A man in black next to him curled his lip.

Another man in black sighed with some worry: "Phew, that Yamamoto is unpredictable. I have a feeling his arrival is more of a bad thing. Who can guarantee he won't turn on us? He has a history of doing this!"

Everyone fell silent, turning their gazes to Liu Jingxuan, awaiting his decision.

They understand the principles, but understanding doesn't mean they have many options left!

The person who was supposed to meet them didn't show up; instead, they were given a new mission, which speaks volumes.

Nobody's a fool; they're experts at using people and then discarding them.

They could all sense something unusual about it.

Liu Jingxuan slowly closed her eyes: "Do we have a choice? We've come this far! Yamamoto's arrival certainly adds instability, but it will more or less increase the chances of success!"

"What if they discard us after they've gotten the goods?" A man in black swallowed hard, expressing his concern.

The man in black's concerns were not unfounded; everyone shared these concerns.

They just wanted to be optimistic while on the run, a tacit understanding that no one spoke out.

From an objective perspective, they can be said to have lost their value.

Once their identity is exposed, it is easy for them to leave a handle for international public opinion and become the target of public condemnation!

If the organization weighs the pros and cons, it may indeed abandon them to avoid a public relations crisis.

Are we really going to risk taking back people who have lost their usefulness to us in their old age?

Their organization is not a charity.

Therefore, it is very likely that Miyamoto Jiro will also deal with them, thus completely eliminating any future troubles.

They didn't want to complicate things, but the things themselves were complicated.

Liu Jingxuan slowly opened her eyes: "Well, we can only keep adding to our resources. I think nobody wants to be a scapegoat!"

"Boss, say something, and we'll do it!" one of the men in black immediately declared.

"I'll do it. I just want to live!" another man in black said.

The other men in black nodded, looking at Liu Jingxuan and waiting for him to speak.

"Pack your things, get a car. Fortune favors the bold. Let's discuss the details in the car and head to Xiamen tonight. The highway is toll-free today!"

After pondering for a while, Liu Jingxuan finally came up with an idea.

If we could get our hands on Ye Chen's things before Yamamoto Jiro arrives, that would be ideal.

This gives them leverage in negotiating.

Moreover, even if they don't return to Sakura Island, it's not impossible for them to find a hidden sect to join with what Ye Chen has, and change their names and identities!

After all, even the leader of their Orochi group valued what Ye Chen possessed!

Its rarity is beyond question.

They should have no problem living a peaceful life for the rest of their lives.

If they wait for Yamamoto Jiro to arrive, they won't even get a bowl of soup, and they won't have any leverage to negotiate.

......

In Villa No. 1301 in Lucheng, Ye Chen suddenly sneezed.

"Who the hell is insulting me?"

He said that, but his eyes narrowed slightly; this vague feeling was very familiar.

If he's not mistaken, he's probably being watched!

This is the feeling that someone wants to mess with him.

I had this feeling several times, and it always came true.

Take my recent trip to the Southern Territory, for example; that's exactly the feeling I got.

Can't we just have some peace and quiet during the Lunar New Year?

If you want to cause trouble for him, you can come after the New Year; he won't run away.

Honestly, they have no sense of timing at all!

Ye Chen used his divine sense to remind his parents to be careful.

At the same time, remind Dahuang and Xiaoliu to be more alert and vigilant.

Nothing unusual happened that night, except for a burst of fireworks at midnight.

Oh, except for New Year's greetings via text message on mobile phones.

Ye Chen received a lot of New Year's greetings and messages; this year was the year he received the most New Year's greetings in his entire life.

Of course, Ye's parents also sent more New Year's greetings as well.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, at 6:30 a.m., Ye's mother also received a phone call early in the morning.

Ye Chen recognized the voice; it was his aunt calling.

After chatting and laughing for a few minutes, Ye's mother and aunt hung up the phone.

Ye's mother found Ye Chen: "Xiao Chen, your aunt invited us to her house. They're spending the New Year in Lucheng this year too. Your father and I will go there, so you don't need to go!"

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow: "Where are your aunt and the others? Do you and Dad know the way?"

"Your aunt sent me her location, and I checked the navigation; it's only a little over 20 minutes away. Why don't we just take a taxi there?"

Ye's mother waved her phone, a little smug.

After all, she knows how to use ride-hailing apps popular with young people!

"You haven't contacted me since my aunt came to Xiamen. Could it be that my uncle is gambling again? Should I go with you?"

Ye Chen vaguely felt that something was wrong, but it didn't seem like there was anything wrong.

Mother Ye shook her head: "No need. Your aunt and I have some private things to discuss, and with you, a junior, present, she can't easily speak up."

Ye Chen checked the location on his mother's phone. The location wasn't far, so Ye Chen nodded.

Well, his aunt hasn't been living in Xiamen for long, and his uncle is a gambler, so things probably aren't going too well for him.

My mom and aunt are sisters after all, and it's rare for them to live in Xiamen, so it's normal for them to visit each other during the Spring Festival.

It's normal for my aunt to want to confide in my older sister since she's living far away from home.

If Ye Chen goes, it will indeed affect the communication between the adults.

There are many things that are not appropriate for a junior like him to hear.

As for whether my aunt might have ulterior motives, it's unlikely, since they are sisters.

Ye's parents are now both at the fourth level of Qi Refining, and their physiques are even stronger than those of athletes.

Ordinary dangers cannot harm them.

"Are you going to drive there? Anyway, the car is just sitting there unused. There are fewer cars in Lucheng during the Spring Festival, so it'll be easy to drive!" Ye Chen asked.

His Patton still hasn't finished a tank of gas in a month!

Since he learned to fly, he has hardly driven at all.

Mr. Ye shook his head: "Forget it, I'll just take a taxi. I don't want to drive during the New Year. It might be good if I want to have a couple of drinks."

Perhaps with the Wrangler, Ye's father no longer finds driving particularly novel.

Or perhaps the ability to fly briefly made him lose interest in traditional modes of transportation.

Ye's mother glared at him, but didn't say anything. She said, "Let's see how it goes if I have a couple of drinks."

Nowadays, people with their physiques can drink a little alcohol without any problems.

"Hey, someone accepted the order, Xiao Chen, we're off!" Ye's mother looked at her ride-hailing app with some excitement.

"Wow, that's fast! Someone accepts the order with just a click!" Ye's mother exclaimed.

"Just grab some souvenirs from over there!" Ye Chen suggested.