Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

"Arrested? Are you kidding me?" a man in black asked, frowning.

"Yeah, how could they get arrested? Ye Chen was already lured out, how come they still got arrested? Could they have been arrested by security? Are they useless? They can't even handle this simple matter?"

Another man in black started cursing.

"Damn it, they didn't even bother to let us know they got caught, leaving us here waiting for nothing. Don't they know time is precious to us?!"

It's no wonder that everyone was resentful.

They were everyone's hope. It's a small matter that they were arrested; the real issue is that their hope was shattered.

Another point of concern for everyone was that if those two guys revealed their plan, they would be surrounded in Lucheng.

"Director, what should we do? Should we send two more people over?"

Xiao Hui asked tentatively.

Liu Jingxuan let out a long breath and slowly said, "Sending people over now is definitely not going to work. We've already alerted them. Going there would most likely be like walking into a trap."

"Then, does that mean we have to bargain with Ye Chen?" Xiao Hui asked hesitantly.

Liu Jingxuan nodded: "It's fate. Let's call Ye Chen!"

Liu Jingxuan had barely finished speaking when she added, "Never mind, I'll make the call later. Let's finalize the preparations and the personnel selection first!"

Since we can't get what Ye Chen has through thieves' methods, we'll have to make him exchange it for something.

This is the worst possible outcome they want to avoid, but there's nothing they can do about it now.

Ye Chen's ability to kill two Foundation Establishment experts is beyond doubt.

This overwhelming sense of power made them somewhat apprehensive.

It's still uncertain whether Ye Chen will exchange something for his parents. Even if Ye Chen does bring something, what will happen after the exchange?

Even if Ye Chen gives them the items, will they be able to keep them?

They are about to face a Foundation Establishment expert. Can they protect their belongings in front of such an expert?

If it comes into direct contact, there's absolutely no chance of escape!

Therefore, exchanging items also requires a necessary condition, such as having Ye Chen place the items in a certain place, and then releasing the people after they have obtained what they want.

This method can avoid Ye Chen to some extent and is also the most commonly used method by criminals.

This is the only way they can obtain and have a chance of keeping what Ye Chen has.

But then another problem arises: who will go get it...?

Anyone who tries to take it will be watched.

Who would want to sacrifice their own interests for the greater good?

Everyone looked at each other, realizing the danger of the situation, but no one spoke.

Liu Jingxuan seemed oblivious to everyone's expressions and opened his phone's map: "The location is in this Zhengtai Shopping Mall. It's a bit far from where his parents were detained. There are a lot of people in the mall, so it will be easier to escape after we succeed."

Location is definitely not a problem; you can choose any place with lots of people.

Who will go in the main group?

Liu Jingxuan looked around at everyone: "Who wants to go get something?"

As he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Liu Jingxuan frowned: "Comrades, you need to be more aware of yourselves! Where has your awareness gone? Who's going to volunteer?"

However, no one spoke up. They were aware of the situation, but they also wanted to live.

Needless to say, the two who were arrested were beyond saving, which made them realize even more that life is only given to them once.

At this critical juncture, it's definitely best to stay low-key and keep a low profile until the end.

"I promise that as long as he receives Ye Chen's inheritance, he can have priority to study for three days!" Liu Jingxuan said again.

Although some people were tempted, no one stepped forward.

Prioritizing learning is good, but you have to get it first, and most importantly, you have to come back alive.

If the prerequisites cannot be guaranteed, then no matter how eloquently you speak, it's useless.

Liu Jingxuan was a little angry: "Since no one is stepping forward, let's draw lots then. Anyone have any objections?"

"No objections, I'll do as you say, Director!"

"Yes, yes, I have no objection either!"

"Let's draw lots then!"

Everyone agreed to adopt this fair approach.

In the end, Xiao Hui was the lucky one who drew lots and went to pick up the items.

Xiao Hui's face twitched; it looked terrible.

But what can you do when he got drawn by chance?

"Xiaohui, you're the youngest and most agile. It's fate that this heavy responsibility has fallen on your shoulders. Keep it up!"

Someone offered a word of encouragement.

"Yes, Xiaohui, keep it up! Don't worry, you're safe. His parents are in our hands; he won't dare to do anything reckless!"

"Go for it! It all depends on you. If you bring back the item, you'll be a hero!"

Everyone's just saying polite things now; it's not like they're the ones who took on this task...

Liu Jingxuan patted Xiaohui on the shoulder: "Go to the mall and wait there. Keep in touch and report back immediately if anything happens!"

Liu Jingxuan looked at the others: "Let's go, let's go meet that Brother Chicken ourselves, so Ye Chen can hear what his parents say!"

......

Around 10 a.m., Liu Jingxuan led his men to the house where Brother Ji and his group were staying.

Chicken Bro greeted the group as if they were his saviors: "Hey, you've finally arrived! Don't you want to check the time?"

He brewed tea for Ye Chen's parents three times already, and went to the toilet six times.

If I don't come soon, my tongue will get sore from drinking too much.

Liu Jingxuan nodded in greeting: "Thank you for your hard work. Where are you?"

"They're inside. Um, Boss Li, what about the money we agreed on?" Chicken Brother rubbed his hands together and looked at one of the men in black.

The man in black, surnamed Li, chuckled lightly: "Don't worry, we're a legitimate department. Why would we be short of your money?"

Chicken Bro's face twitched: "But you keep saying that, and I haven't seen a single penny yet! We're doing dangerous work, and if Ye Chen targets us, all the brothers will have to run!"

"What do you mean? Do you think we'd cheat you out of your money?" the man in black, surnamed Li, frowned and snapped.

Chicken Bro said sullenly, "Well, you should at least give me the work certificate for assisting in the case first, right? Otherwise, I'm not sure what to do. I still don't know which department I'm assisting with the case, what if..."

The manager, surnamed Li, stood with his hands behind his back, looking quite displeased: "Are you done yet? The matter isn't even finished, and you're already asking for this and that? Do you think we'd lie to you?"

Chicken Bro curled his lip: "This was all agreed upon beforehand. I don't see your sincerity at all. The brothers are all armed to the teeth today, risking their lives. What if you go back on your word after today and come after us?"

The leader surnamed Li pointed at Chicken Bro and said, "Damn it, can't you tell the difference between King and Queen? If I wanted to get rid of you, do you think a few pieces of evidence wouldn't stop me? Do you know who's next to me? You'd be terrified if I told you!"

The leader surnamed Li pointed at Liu Jingxuan, who was standing to the side, and reprimanded her sternly.