The afternoon arrived.
Da Xiong continued to sweat profusely on the training grounds.
Yesterday, when Zhou Yu wasn't around, Da Xiong's training speed had slowed considerably.
So, with Zhou Yu present today, Da Xiong had to work twice as hard to catch up!
After all, the fourth mission had already begun to lean towards practical combat.
Therefore, the danger level of the fifth mission could only be higher than the fourth.
Furthermore, because Da Xiong's training content in the afternoon was quite profound, and Ouyang Feng hadn't systematically learned the earlier parts, he couldn't keep up.
He decided to directly find Lin Weidong and relay what Zhang Shaohua had said earlier.
Information had a time limit.
Although Ouyang Feng knew Zhang Shaohua's intentions, he couldn't be certain when Zhang Shaohua would make a move.
The sooner he informed Lin Weidong, the sooner preparations could be made!
Lin Weidong listened to Ouyang Feng's words and fell into thought.
His fingers tapped rhythmically on the tabletop.
Since Lin Weidong hadn't asked Ouyang Feng to leave, Ouyang Feng could only wait nearby, in case Lin Weidong had any further questions.
After a while, Lin Weidong finally emerged from his contemplation.
He asked Ouyang Feng, "In your opinion, given Zhang Shaohua's personality, when would he make a move?"
"Based solely on Zhang Shaohua's personality, he would act by tomorrow at the latest," Ouyang Feng replied truthfully.
Zhang Shaohua was impatient; once he thought of something, he wanted to complete it immediately.
Ouyang Feng, having been by his side for so long, knew this very well!
"However, Elder Lin, this matter isn't solely up to Zhang Shaohua; there are also the hidden sentinels. Zhang Shaohua might not have the final say on when to act," Ouyang Feng reminded him.
The hidden sentinels were different from the Zhang family's protectors.
Although they received benefits from the Zhang family and the Shadow Organization, their allegiance to the Zhang family wasn't particularly strong.
Therefore, they weren't as obedient as the protectors.
Zhang Shaohua could throw on the airs of a young master of the Zhang family in front of Protector Zhu and Protector Zhao.
But in front of the hidden sentinels, such behavior would be completely useless!
Lin Weidong nodded approvingly.
Seeing Ouyang Feng's earnest efforts to strategize, Lin Weidong decided to offer him some guidance.
"Indeed, Zhang Shaohua doesn't have complete control over this matter, but don't forget, at present, the interests of those hidden sentinels align with Zhang Shaohua's!"
Lin Weidong's words made Ouyang Feng ponder deeply.
That was right. The hidden sentinels might not overtly obey Zhang Shaohua's orders.
But what about behind the scenes?
After all, as long as Protector Zhu and Protector Zhao were alive, the greatest threat wasn't the Zhang family or the Shadow Organization.
The Zhang family could, upon receiving information, devise countermeasures.
The greatest threat came from the hidden sentinels themselves!
This was because Protector Zhu and Protector Zhao already possessed detailed information about the hidden sentinels.
If they revealed the personnel distribution of the hidden sentinels, then every single one of them, being part of the Dragon Group, would be caught.
Zhang Shaohua, on the other hand, had the backing of the Zhang family, so even if the Dragon Group wanted to act against him, they would have to think twice.
These hidden sentinels were different...
Therefore, the hidden sentinels might disregard Zhang Shaohua's orders, but they had no choice but to ensure that Protector Zhu and Protector Zhao were silenced as quickly as possible.
"If we create an opportunity for them, these people will definitely seize it!" Lin Weidong stated frankly.
He wasn't afraid of Ouyang Feng playing a double-crossing game.
If Ouyang Feng were truly playing such a game, Zhang Shaohua wouldn't have made so many foolish mistakes.
Even now, Zhang Shaohua was unaware that his ability to enter the prison and meet with Protectors Zhu and Zhao was entirely due to the Dragon Group and Zhou Yu holding back.
Zhang Shaohua believed it was all due to the capabilities of the hidden sentinels...
"Elder Lin, I've delivered the message. I need to return to the training grounds now." Ouyang Feng checked the time and reminded him.
He primarily didn't want to hear about Lin Weidong's subsequent plans.
Ouyang Feng felt his current identity was rather sensitive. If he became privy to too much core information,
and something went wrong, he would inevitably be suspected.
Ouyang Feng believed that since he had decided to defect to the Dragon Group, and join the ranks of Da Xiong and his group,
there would be plenty of opportunities to prove himself in the future. There was no need to get involved in Zhang Shaohua's affairs,
lest he get himself into trouble.
Upon hearing Ouyang Feng's words, Lin Weidong revealed a smile of approval.
It seemed this young man, Ouyang Feng, was quite discerning!
"You may go. Please tell Doctor Zhou for me that he's needed for a favor tonight." Lin Weidong instructed.
The sly smile that followed made Ouyang Feng's hair stand on end.
He had a feeling Lin Weidong was plotting something nefarious!
But at this moment, he couldn't say anything, let alone question Lin Weidong, so he could only nod in agreement.
Returning to the training grounds.
Da Xiong had already completed a round of training and was resting under a large tree nearby.
Zhou Yu saw Ouyang Feng arrive and immediately waved him over, saying to him.
"Come, come, your foundation is too weak. While Da Xiong rests, I'll teach you from the beginning."
Hearing Zhou Yu's words, Ouyang Feng was overjoyed!
He had thought it was already very generous of Zhou Yu to allow him to observe and learn.
He hadn't expected Zhou Yu to actually offer guidance and help him build a solid foundation!
At this moment, Ouyang Feng felt a warmth in his heart!
Ouyang Feng stood beside Zhou Yu and, following Zhou Yu's instructions, began to strike various poses.
In the first round, it was naturally just about the form.
So, Zhou Yu only made minor corrections to Ouyang Feng's incorrect postures, without being overly demanding.
"Keep this stance and practice until you can generate Qi," Zhou Yu said. "Only then will I teach you the next step."
It wasn't that he was being biased.
Da Xiong had trained in the same manner previously.
First, master the form of the techniques, and only after generating Qi would they move on to the next step.
Da Xiong was now countless steps ahead of Ouyang Feng.
This was why Zhou Yu needed to supervise him closely.
The further the training progressed, the less room there was for error!
Amidst his gratitude, Ouyang Feng suddenly remembered Lin Weidong's words.
He immediately said to Zhou Yu, "Thank you, Doctor Zhou. Oh, right, Elder Lin just said he needs your help with something tonight and asked you to go over."
Zhou Yu was stunned upon hearing this!
Ouyang Feng, this fellow, was repaying kindness with resentment!
He had kindly taught him the technique of "隔山打牛" (Striking the Bull Through the Mountain), only to be given such dire news?
If he had known Ouyang Feng was going to summon him, Zhou Yu would never have been so kind...
Ouyang Feng had initially thought that Lin Weidong summoning Zhou Yu meant he valued Zhou Yu.
He expected Zhou Yu to be pleased.
However, looking at Zhou Yu's resentful expression, Ouyang Feng became unsure, and even a little guilty.