Chapter 125: Danger Approaches

Chapter 125: Chapter 125: Danger Approaches

Inside the captain’s quarters of the Heavy Cannon Assault Ship.

Gu Yihan had called Tang Ling, Lin Yurou, and Bai Taotao over.

The three women entered with puzzled expressions on their faces.

"Sister Gu, did you need us for something?"

Bai Taotao spoke first, her large eyes filled with confusion.

In her pocket, two little mice were restlessly squeaking.

Gu Yihan frowned.

"Tao Tao, keep your mice under control."

Her tone wasn’t harsh, but it carried the authority befitting a Deputy Captain.

Bai Taotao shrank her neck back and quickly reached into her pocket, gently stroking the two little mice.

"Be good, don’t make noise..."

The squeaking gradually subsided.

Gu Yihan stopped looking at Bai Taotao.

She took a deep breath, trying hard to suppress the worry in her heart.

Lin Ji wasn’t by her side, and it was clear that this island landing would be dangerous.

Moreover, her brother Gu Yixuan was also on the island.

This kept her heart constantly on edge.

But she knew she couldn’t show it.

Right now, everyone on the ship was relying on her to keep things steady.

"It was the Captain’s instruction before he left."

Gu Yihan said as she opened the Logbook of Navigation.

"He wanted us all to take a look together."

Tang Ling and Lin Yurou leaned in.

After calming her mice, Bai Taotao also stood on tiptoe to look.

Gu Yihan clicked on the unread message.

Several lines of text appeared on the log interface.

After reading the contents, the atmosphere in the captain’s quarters instantly changed.

Tang Ling was the first to speak, her voice tinged with surprise.

"The Captain wants us to... in two hours..."

She didn’t finish, but everyone understood.

Lin Yurou’s face paled.

Her fingers unconsciously twisted together.

"Are... are we going to hypnotize the Rose Society members?"

Her voice trembled slightly.

Bai Taotao widened her eyes, her small mouth slightly agape.

"We’re not leaving anyone to watch the ship? What about the ship?"

She asked a very practical question.

Gu Yihan looked at the three women before her, each reacting differently, and sighed inwardly.

Tang Ling, though surprised, remained relatively calm.

Lin Yurou was clearly frightened.

Bai Taotao was worried about the ship.

But at this moment, she had to step up.

"Everyone, quiet."

Gu Yihan’s voice wasn’t loud, but it made all three women look at her.

"Now listen to my arrangements."

She glanced around, her gaze lingering on each face for a second.

"Tang Ling, go to the Power Chamber now. Put all valuable items, including that Smelting Furnace, into your Storage Space."

Tang Ling nodded.

"Understood."

She turned to leave.

"Wait."

Gu Yihan stopped her.

"Take all the resources we can carry from the ship, especially Crystal Cores and food."

Tang Ling nodded again, and this time without delay, she left the captain’s quarters directly.

Gu Yihan looked at Lin Yurou.

"Yurou, get yourself ready now."

"In two hours, I need you to use your talent to hypnotize everyone Ye Xinglan left on the ship."

Lin Yurou bit her lip.

Her face was still somewhat pale.

But she nodded earnestly.

"I... I’ll do my best."

Finally, Gu Yihan looked at Bai Taotao.

"Tao Tao, you’re responsible for assisting Yurou."

"Your talent is sensitive to emotions. If anyone resists during the hypnosis, you need to help soothe them."

Bai Taotao nodded vigorously.

"Got it, Sister Gu."

After arranging these matters, Gu Yihan walked to the porthole herself.

She looked toward that small island.

The dense jungle appeared as a continuous expanse of dark red in her vision.

Lin Ji and the others were inside.

She clenched her fist.

"Please come back safely..."

At the same time, in the jungle on the western side of the island.

Lin Ji followed behind Ye Xinglan, trudging step by step through the damp ground.

The soil beneath his feet was dark red, soft to step on, carrying a mixed scent of sulfur and rust.

Ahead of him, Ye Xinglan walked with a swaying waist.

That dark purple cheongsam with its high slit appeared particularly striking amidst the dappled light and shadows of the jungle.

The fabric of the cheongsam clung tightly to her body, outlining her slender waist and the alluring curves of her figure.

With each step she took, the slit of the cheongsam occasionally revealed her long, pale thighs.

Lin Ji had to admit that he was indeed watching.

And watching so intently that his mouth felt dry.

This woman was simply too beautiful.

That mature charm unique to women, combined with her cool yet seductive aura, created a powerful allure.

Just then, Ye Xinglan suddenly turned her head.

She glared at Lin Ji.

Those eyes veiled in purple gauze were now staring at him through the thin fabric.

Lin Ji rubbed his nose and shifted his gaze away.

But he could sense that Ye Xinglan wasn’t truly angry.

She had only glared at him before turning back to continue leading the way.

Behind Lin Ji, Qin Yao, Su Qingyue, and Shen Manyun followed.

Qin Yao walked closest to Lin Ji, her eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Su Qingyue remained silent, a faint chill emanating from her body.

Shen Manyun walked at the very back, sticking closely behind Lin Ji, afraid of falling behind.

Ye Xinglan had brought quite a few people to the island this time.

A total of twelve.

These were all the backbone members of the Rose Society.

Lin Ji scanned them with his Eye of Insight.

Three B-grade, the rest were C-grade.

The positioning of these women was well-organized.

Lin Ji scanned them with his Eye of Insight.

Three B-grade, the rest were C-grade.

The positioning of these women was well-organized.

They were divided into three groups of four.

Each group consisted of a melee fighter, a ranged attacker, a support, and one responsible for vigilance.

In case of danger, they could quickly form a combat formation.

Well-trained.

Lin Ji mentally assessed the difference in strength between the two sides.

If a real fight broke out...

On his side, with Qin Yao as an A-grade and himself, they should be able to suppress Ye Xinglan.

But that Granny Fu...

Thinking of that old woman, Lin Ji’s eyes darkened.

That old woman was too deeply hidden, and he couldn’t see through her strength.

Fortunately, for now, they were not enemies! But temporary allies.

Moreover, he had also secured the promised three opportunities for the other party to take action.

He wondered if these three chances would be enough.

Just as he was pondering this.

Beside Ye Xinglan, a girl who looked quite adorable suddenly halted.

This girl appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen years old, with her hair tied in twin tails and wearing a pink combat suit.

Her eyes were large, and at that moment, she was vigilantly scanning their surroundings.

"President."

Her voice was crisp and clear.

"I sense hostility."

"We’re being watched."

Ye Xinglan immediately raised her hand.

The entire team came to an abrupt stop.

All members of the Rose Society entered a state of alert.

They stood back-to-back in a circle, weapons firmly gripped in their hands.

Lin Ji also gestured with a wave.

Qin Yao immediately positioned herself in front of him.

Su Qingyue condensed an ice spike in her hand.

Shen Manyun put away her small notebook, now holding a scalpel.

Lin Ji activated the Eye of Insight.

Simultaneously, the Eagle Eye talent he had copied from Gu Yihan was also activated.

Under this dual perception, the surrounding jungle became clearer in his vision.

The trembling of leaves.

The faint vibrations of the ground.

The flow of air.

And...

A faint, greedy, and hungry emotional fluctuation.

This fluctuation came from...

Lin Ji suddenly looked up.