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Devil's Island is undoubtedly a perilous forbidden zone, where masters gather in droves, and their methods are shockingly ruthless—each person's hands are likely stained with countless lives.
Similarly, Qin Fang's father, Qin Tiannan, must also have blood on his hands...
It's a brutal place—if you don't kill your opponents, you'll only end up as a soul under their blade. To survive, even the most Good Person will inevitably become an executioner.
However, those who qualify to enter Devil's Island are already prominent figures in the Underground World. Virtually none of them could be considered good people.
Take Qin Fang as an example—if it weren't for the bit of luck he had during several assignments that brought him Points, he would never have achieved Three-Star Assassin status without taking countless lives.
Advancing to Four-Star Assassin requires even more Points. Tasks that provide abundant points like before are rare, and accumulating enough to reach Four-Star Assassin status won't be achieved overnight.
Of course, what Qin Fang needs now is time.
Earning Points to ascend the Assassin's Alliance ranks to Four-Star Assassin is one goal, but strengthening his own abilities is just as important...
Devil's Island is far from simple. Without sufficient strength, anyone venturing there is bound for death. Even with a cheat-like edge, Qin Fang could still suffer an untimely demise in such a brutal place.
Currently, Qin Fang hasn't even reached Grandmaster Level yet. While his power compares to Mid-Master Level, in a place with potentially numerous Grandmaster-level Experts, his strength is far from sufficient...
Still, a trip to Devil's Island is something Qin Fang is determined to undertake—he absolutely wouldn't give it up.
Previously, he didn't know the whereabouts of his father, Qin Tiannan, so he avoided dwelling on it, having heard little of him over the past twenty years.
But now it's different. Not only does he know his father is still alive, but he also knows where he is. No matter what, Qin Fang will bring him back.
It's not just for himself; more importantly, it's for his mother, who has waited twenty agonizing years...
Understanding this eased Qin Fang's mind slightly. Though he wished he could bring Qin Tiannan back sooner, it wasn't something impatience could achieve.
Looking at Elder Master Qu in front of him, Qin Fang didn't know how to feel.
The old man did harm to their family, and Qin Fang ought to hate him, but the disappearance of Qin Tiannan ultimately had nothing to do with Qu, and in fact, Qu helped uncover clues about his father. Qin Fang felt torn—should he hate or thank the man?
This duality left Qin Fang in a dilemma, unsure how to interact with him going forward.
"I'll take the photos, but this matter… I hope only you and I know about it!"
Holding the photographs in his hand, Qin Fang exerted slight pressure and watched them crumble into tiny fragments, scattering in the air as useless dust.
Elder Master Qu looked at Qin Fang with a face full of astonishment, clearly stunned by this display of skill. But being no ordinary person, he soon recovered, although his gaze toward Qin Fang carried a subtle shift.
"I understand…"
Yet thinking back on Qin Fang's tone, the old man's response contained a trace of resignation. He could sense the lingering animosity Qin Fang held toward the Qu Family, still upset over the events of the past.
It wasn't surprising—if Qu hadn't intervened years ago, Qin Tiannan and Qin Qing wouldn't have been separated for twenty years. If not for Qin Fang's existence, Qu knew his daughter might have gone down with Qin Tiannan...
In the end, these grievances were his doing. Whether it was Qin Fang or his daughter Qin Qing, the knots in their hearts wouldn't be unraveled with a few words or actions.
The only solution was to mend their misunderstandings and estrangement bit by bit within this month. He didn't expect complete forgiveness from them—he just hoped their hatred and animosity toward him could ease slightly. After all, he knew his time left in this world was limited.
His wife nearly departed with permanent regret, and he too didn't want to leave this world burdened with guilt and remorse...
For now, this matter was set aside temporarily.
Qin Fang and Elder Master Qu chose to keep this a secret, not mentioning it to anyone else. With Qin Fang destroying the photos, even the last piece of evidence was wiped out.
Qin Fang didn't tell his mother Qin Qing about it, either, for her own good. She had already shifted her focus away from longing for that man—not forgotten completely, but her attention had been redirected for the time being.
Nonetheless, Qin Fang knew that if he brought it up, Qin Qing would be heartbroken again...
That wasn't what Qin Fang wanted to see; he hoped his mother could lead a happy life. As for his father, Qin Tiannan, Qin Fang vowed to save him from Devil's Island with his abilities. Then their family could be reunited.
And by then, his mother Qin Qing could truly be happy again...
"Feifei, what's up? Is something wrong?"
After separating from Elder Master Qu, Qin Fang maintained the same relationship as before, keeping a noticeable distance from him.
While idling around, Tang Feifei called Qin Fang, surprising him slightly.
"Dinner? Sure… Where at?"
The call came with a purpose—Tang Feifei inviting Qin Fang to join her for dinner.
Apparently, Tang Feifei and Chen Qi attended a fashion show, which they greatly enjoyed. Feifei even had two dresses custom-tailored by a renowned Milan designer.
Coincidentally, Tang Feifei ran into a middle-school classmate who used to be her deskmate. Despite sharing a desk for only one year before circumstances led to her classmate transferring schools and later studying abroad, they had somewhat of a bond.
After the fashion show, Tang Feifei and Chen Qi happened upon this long-lost classmate and started chatting. Since Chen Qi had urgent matters, he left early, leaving Feifei and her friend to catch up over a meal, with Qin Fang called to tag along as backup.
"No problem, I'll be there shortly!"
Qin Fang readily agreed to Tang Feifei's request, confidently assuring her, and set off from the Qu Family residence toward a high-end restaurant at Victoria Harbour.
Tang Feifei's classmate, Shi Ye, turned out to be quite attractive—with looks matching seventy to eighty percent of Feifei's charm.
Her family also had impressive resources, with parents running businesses known to have a small reputation in Anxi Province of Dragon Country. Their net worth wasn't huge, perhaps several tens of millions, much of it tied up in fixed assets and bank loans. Only her family likely knew their true wealth.
Before moving to Ninghai, Tang Feifei's father-in-law-to-be worked in Anxi Province, so Feifei attended middle school there, long before meeting Qin Fang. Naturally, Qin Fang didn't know Feifei's old friend Shi Ye.
Interestingly enough, Shi Ye was in Hong Kong Island accompanying her boyfriend, someone reportedly connected to a wealthy family on the island.
Details weren't clear to Qin Fang, nor did he pry much, as it didn't concern him directly.
The agreed dinner location was a French restaurant at Victoria Harbour, notably upscale with elegant decor featuring flowing water and tranquil music—a refined atmosphere.
Following Tang Feifei's directions, Qin Fang soon found Feifei and her group already seated.
"You're finally here, Qin Fang! We've been waiting..."
Coming from the mountain-top Qu residence and navigating Hong Kong's crowded streets caused a slight delay. Unsurprisingly, Feifei, hungry and frustrated, greeted Qin Fang with a playful complaint.
"This is my boyfriend, Qin Fang… Qin Fang, this is my former desk mate Shi Ye, and this is her boyfriend, Mr. Rodick Luo!"
Feifei wasn't one to be unreasonable. After her cute protest, she promptly introduced Qin Fang to the other two at the table.
Of course, she didn't forget to explain who they were to him...
However, as Qin Fang's gaze followed Feifei's gesture and landed on someone, that person's expression turned strangely odd. To be precise… their face shifted between pale and flushed, their smile appearing even more painful than tears!
"Miss Shi, nice to meet you..."
Qin Fang maintained a calm smile, politely greeting Shi Ye first before turning to her "boyfriend."
"Mr. Luo, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon…"
Looking at the well-dressed young man before him, Qin Fang's tone was calm, but there was an undeniable playfulness in his gaze.
Indeed, Qin Fang wasn't encountering Mr. Rodick Luo for the first time—they'd crossed paths before and had some interaction.
Even Qin Fang himself hadn't expected it—barely two days apart, amidst six million people in bustling Hong Kong Island, he'd bump into this fraudster Rodick Luo again. Such luck—was it too good or too bad? (To be continued. If you enjoy this story, please visit Qidian [qidian.com] to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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