Chapter 470 The Mysterious Young Man
Lin S Geng displayed none of the demeanor of a grandmaster at this moment.
His expression was panicked, his breathing erratic, his steps unsteady, his clothes disheveled, and even his hair had turned completely white.
Lin S Geng clenched his fists. Upon receiving Ah Hei's Beidou message, he had immediately contacted people in the military district surrounding Modu, dispatching the fastest vessel and the most fuel-guzzling helicopter to bring his daughter back.
Simultaneously, he used the Beidou satellite to inquire from Ah Hei what had happened, but there was no response.
Without receiving a reply, Lin S Geng had already understood that his daughter, along with Ah Hei and Mi Bai, might have met with disaster on the ship.
Lin S Geng was anxious, so much so that he didn't even wait for the helicopter to land steadily before leaping out.
Even though this could damage his bones and joints, he paid it no mind.
Captain Tadu hurried over. He knew Lin S Geng.
Upon reaching Lin S Geng, Captain Tadu suddenly knelt down with a "bang," then raised his hand and slapped himself four times consecutively with a "pa pa pa pa."
Captain Tadu cried out tearfully, "Mr. Lin, I'm sorry. I was incompetent and failed to protect your daughter."
Hearing this was like a bolt from the blue for Lin S Geng. He staggered, almost falling to the ground, his white hair appearing even more disheveled.
Lin S Geng trembled and asked, "What exactly happened? My daughter coming onto this ship was equivalent to entrusting her to you, and yet something happened to her."
Captain Tadu quickly replied, "Mr. Lin, the situation was completely beyond my expectations. I never anticipated it!"
"When your daughter arrived on the ship, she started buying antiques. Initially, I thought she would just spend some money on ordinary antique items."
"But who knew, she actually bought a peerless treasure with spiritual energy. Then, your daughter and her bodyguard were murdered, and the perpetrator was very likely the nanny by your daughter's side."
"Now, my daughter's body is nowhere to be found. I... I also feel very guilty. I never imagined they would be so heartless for a treasure."
Lin S Geng's heart clenched violently upon hearing this, causing immense pain. In an instant, he spat out a mouthful of blood with a "poof."
His face was as pale as paper. Pointing at Captain Tadu, he said coldly, "I... I will settle this with you. Now take me to the scene of the crime. My daughter will be fine. She... she might not be dead yet. She..."
As he spoke, a clear cry suddenly came from the air: "Daddy!"
Lin S Geng's head shot up at the sound. He saw a man and a woman leaping down from a high ventilation duct. They seemed to be holding onto something, and with nimble movements, they landed on the deck.
The woman rushed towards him. Lin S Geng looked closely and saw it was his beloved daughter, Lin Xichen.
Lin Xichen rushed over and threw herself into Lin S Geng's arms.
Captain Tadu, still kneeling, was stunned by this scene. He had never imagined that Lin Xichen was not dead at all and had been hiding on the ship all along. How could this be possible?
His men had searched the entire ship, and they had even used the most advanced equipment for scanning, yet Lin Xichen and her nanny were safe and sound, hiding on the ship!
At this moment, Lin Xichen quickly said to Lin S Geng, "Dad, don't believe this bearded scoundrel. It was he who killed Ah Hei and Mi Bai. It was he who wanted to seize what I had."
Lin S Geng was enraged upon hearing this. He suddenly kicked out. Tadu wanted to dodge, but even with his Great Zhou Tian strength, he couldn't evade an attack from a Grandmaster.
With a "bang," Tadu was sent flying, crashing into a nearby mast. The steel mast was broken with a resounding "bang."
Simultaneously, Captain Tadu's chest caved in, and his spine was crushed against the mast. He collapsed on the ground, unable to move.
Lin S Geng looked at Lin Xichen with heartache, then looked at Chen Yang. Lin Xichen quickly said, "His name is Chen Yang. He saved me. Dad, what happened to your hair? It turned white all of a sudden."
Lin S Geng couldn't hold back his tears. He quickly shook his head and said, "N... nothing. Maybe it's from staying up late and getting old, so my hair turned white."
Lin Xichen understood immediately. Her father must have been so worried about her that his hair had turned white overnight.
Thinking of this, Lin Xichen felt immensely guilty. For so many years, she had believed her father had caused her mother's death. Therefore, she had directed all her bad temper towards her father.
She had tried everything to squander the family fortune, to make her father feel annoyed and uncomfortable, and to anger Lin S Geng in every way possible.
At this moment, Lin Xichen was filled with remorse. She rushed forward and hugged Lin S Geng, saying, "Dad, I'm sorry. I was wrong before. I won't make you angry anymore. I'm sorry."
Lin S Geng's heart melted upon hearing this. He couldn't hold back any longer, and father and daughter began to cry on the deck.
At this moment, dozens of elite martial artists descended from the other helicopters. These were the strongmen from the First Martial Hall. They stood in various positions, their eyes blazing with fury. Upon learning that Ah Hei and Mi Bai were dead, they had even wanted to destroy the cruise ship.
Lin S Geng gritted his teeth and said, "Take this ship back to Modu! All the killers who murdered Ah Hei and Mi Bai will not be spared. All those who participated in threatening and persecuting my daughter will not be spared."
Lin S Geng took Lin Xichen's arm and walked towards the central helicopter.
Lin Xichen immediately said to Chen Yang, "Chen Yang, you should also take a helicopter back!"
Chen Yang nodded. Lin S Geng cupped his fists towards Chen Yang. He felt a sense of doubt, unable to sense any internal energy fluctuations from Chen Yang, but since this fellow had managed to bring his daughter back safely, he must have some abilities!
Lin S Geng decided that he would definitely reward Chen Yang handsomely upon their return.
Just then, a middle-aged man wearing a hat and mask jogged over. He waved his hand, laughing heartily, and said to Lin S Geng, "Hi, Pavilion Master Lin, give me a ride too. I want to head back as well."
Lin S Geng heard this and turned to look. His expression suddenly changed. He could sense the hidden, pure, and profound internal energy fluctuations emanating from the middle-aged man, which was restrained and not outwardly displayed. A master who could gather internal energy without releasing it must possess strength far superior to his own.
This was a Grandmaster!
Lin S Geng's expression shifted. He dared not be negligent and immediately cupped his fists towards the man, saying, "May I know who you are, sir?"
Shi Qianmian simply laughed and said to Lin S Geng, "Pavilion Master Lin, the treasure your daughter bought was from me."
"Speaking of which, I really lost a lot this time. Such a peerless treasure, and I sold it to your daughter for five hundred million."
"What's more, I had to expend immense effort to steal that thing from the Zhang family's Treasure Pavilion. After being chased by the Zhang family for a month, it ended up benefiting you. It pains me, it pains me!"
"So, I won't be paying for this trip."
Lin S Geng was utterly bewildered by these inexplicable words, but he still quickly cupped his fists and said, "Very well, please come aboard."
Shi Qianmian nodded and walked towards the helicopter. When he reached Chen Yang, Shi Qianmian bowed slightly, very politely, even with a hint of reverence, and said to Chen Yang, "Mr. Chen, please go ahead."
Chen Yang grinned, then no longer hesitated and jumped onto the helicopter. Shi Qianmian followed him onto the helicopter.
Lin S Geng stood behind the two, even more astonished. He hadn't sensed any internal energy fluctuations from Chen Yang just now, yet a Grandmaster like Shi Qianmian was so polite and humble towards Chen Yang, even deferential. What was this young man's identity?
Lin S Geng was shocked but managed to maintain a poker face. He pulled Lin Xichen and also boarded the helicopter. Soon, the helicopter hovered and quickly flew towards Modu.