{"id":17582,"date":"2025-09-06T22:21:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T02:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=17582"},"modified":"2025-09-08T18:02:31","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T22:02:31","slug":"death-progress-bar-134","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/death-progress-bar-134\/","title":{"rendered":"Death Progress Bar 134"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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After taking a moment to collect himself, Shi Jin pushed himself up from the floor, intending to contact Gua One to confirm the situation outside. But just as he managed to steady himself, he suddenly heard a muffled <\/span>thud<\/em> <\/span>coming from outside the captain\u2019s cabin.<\/span><\/p>

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His expression shifted. He quickly reached back to draw his gun, lightening his footsteps as he moved towards the cabin door.<\/span><\/p>

He had clearly given orders earlier for everyone to stay hidden in the cabins and not come near the captain\u2019s room. So why was there a sound outside just now? Could it be a spy? Everyone had fought through the entire night and was utterly exhausted\u2014if there really was a spy, then this would indeed be the perfect moment to launch a sneak attack.<\/span><\/p>

He couldn\u2019t afford to relax. Tightening his grip on the gun, he pressed himself against the doorframe.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two frowned at the sight and stood up as well. He drew his gun, and whispered in a low voice, \u201cSomeone out there?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin nodded, his hand already on the doorknob. After gently pulling the door open, he swiftly ducked low and slipped out, aiming the muzzle of his gun toward the source of the sound.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Two followed a step behind, moving into position to cover Shi Jin.<\/span><\/p>

Outside the door, where Shi Jin\u2019s gun was aimed, Fei Yujing was leaning wearily against the wall, clutching a rope in his hand. The other end of the rope was tied to Li Jiuzheng, who was lying face-down on the floor near the wall. The scene was downright comical.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin: \u201cUh\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cHe insisted on coming over. I couldn\u2019t stop him, so I just tied him up to keep him from distracting you.\u201d Fei Yujing explained, turning his head to look at him. \u201cIs the crisis over?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAh\u2026 yeah, probably.\u201d Shi Jin replied, tucking his gun back into his pocket. He glanced at Li Jiuzheng on the floor, tied up so tightly he couldn\u2019t move at all. Shi Jin had the urge to laugh but felt that it was too cruel, so he cleared his throat and stepped forward, reaching out to untie him. \u201cSecond Brother, how could you tie Fifth brother up like this? What if you hurt his hands? He\u2019s a doctor, you know.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Fei Yujing\u2019s face remained cold as he said, \u201cAfter realizing the ship was surrounded, he suddenly charged over here like a maniac. I couldn\u2019t stop him, and he was brandishing a scalpel, threatening people left and right. To prevent him from holding you back or hurting innocent people, I had no choice but to tie him up.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin imagined the scene Fei Yujing had described. His hands paused while untying the ropes and he glanced at Li Jiuzheng, who stubbornly turned his head away, refusing to look at him. His expression softened. Reaching out, he patted Li Jiuzheng\u2019s head, then asked Gua Two for a dagger. With it, he cut through all the ropes binding him and helped him to his feet.<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng did get up, but kept his head down, not letting anyone see his face.<\/span><\/p>

“Xiao Jin, don\u2019t worry about him. He just got scared and probably has tears and snot all over his face\u2014too embarrassed to show you,” Fei Yujing added, taking another jab.<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng reflexively drew a scalpel, reaching out to slash at Fei Yujing\u2019s face.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cFifth Brother! Don\u2019t be impulsive! It\u2019s okay now, we\u2019re safe, everything\u2019s fine,\u201d Shi Jin hurriedly grabbed Li Jiuzheng\u2019s hand. He noticed it trembling slightly, the skin marked with the rope\u2019s indentations\u2014clear evidence of how fiercely he had struggled while tied up. His heart softened. With his other hand, Shi Jin pressed down on Li Jiuzheng\u2019s tense shoulders, stepped around to face him directly, and gently rested Li Jiuzheng\u2019s head against his own shoulder, shielding his face. He soothed him, \u201cIt\u2019s really okay now, Fifth Brother. We\u2019re all alive. We\u2019re safe.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Li Jiuzheng\u2019s body stiffened, then with a <\/span>clatter<\/span><\/em>, he dropped the scalpel and immediately wrapped his arms tightly around him.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s okay.\u201d Shi Jin patted his back and glanced over at Fei Yujing.<\/span><\/p>

Fei Yujing looked utterly disheveled now\u2014his suit was wrinkled, buttons missing, and covered in dust as if he had rolled on the ground. A small bump had formed on his forehead, already bruising purple. Yet even like this, his expression remained calm and unshaken. Seeing Shi Jin look over, he tugged the corner of his mouth into a faint smile, reached out, and gently tapped Shi Jin\u2019s forehead, saying, \u201cAs long as we\u2019re alive, that\u2019s all that matters.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

He smiled, but Shi Jin felt an inexplicable sting in his nose. Forcing a smile, he said, \u201cI ate the longevity noodles Fifth Brother made and promised to live for a hundred years, so of course I\u2019ll stay alive. Everyone will stay alive\u2026 I\u2019m sorry for putting you all in danger.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s nothing.\u201d Fei Yujing brushed the dust off his clothes and glanced at the aftermath of the naval battle around them. \u201cI probably won\u2019t experience something like this again in my life. I have to thank you for letting me witness a scene like this.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin watched him turn his head to gaze at the distant sea, trying to keep his expression casual. Feeling Li Jiuzheng’s body gradually relax after hearing about the longevity noodles, Shi Jin felt the tension he had been holding in his chest release all at once. His legs went weak, and he leaned back against the wall.<\/span><\/p>

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Gua One, along with Gua Three and Gua Nine, took out the remaining enemies as quickly as possible, cleared the battlefield, and then escorted the heavily damaged main ship away from the vicinity of the shipping lane.<\/span><\/p>

Half an hour later, Gua One and his team boarded Shi Jin\u2019s ship and reported the situation: \u201cAbout a third of Meng Qing\u2019s aerial squad escaped, four enemy ships got away, but the rest were all destroyed or sunk. Those left behind\u2014nearly a hundred prisoners\u2014have all been locked up in the ship\u2019s cabins.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin forced himself not to think about how many casualties the ambushed enemies had suffered and nodded in acknowledgment. He asked, \u201cWhat about our side? How are the casualties?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cTwenty-eight wounded, none critically,\u201d Gua One replied, glancing at Shi Jin\u2019s expression before urging, \u201cShi-shao, you\u2019ve been up all night, go eat something and get some rest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin did feel a bit tired, but he forced himself to check on each department one more time. Only after confirming that everything was properly in order did he finally relax and say, \u201cI\u2019ll give Zhang Zhuoyuan a call. After that, I\u2019ll go rest. Everyone else, rotate shifts and take some rest too\u2014thank you all for your hard work.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Gua One responded with a nod, then stepped out of the captain\u2019s cabin to a secluded spot. He took out a satellite phone from his pocket, which was already showing an active call, and respectfully brought it to his ear before addressing: \u201cJun-shao.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

{Has he gone to sleep?} Lian Jun asked on the other end.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNot yet. Shi-shao said he wants to call Director Zhang first before resting,\u201d Gua One reported. After a brief pause, he hesitated, then asked, \u201cWhy don\u2019t you contact Shi-shao directly? He\u2019d probably be very happy to hear from you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun was silent for a moment before replying, {Let him rest for now. Summarize the situation on site and send it over. Make sure to keep an eye on the surroundings, then get in touch.} With that, he hung up the phone.<\/span><\/p>

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On the other side, after the four-way call ended, everyone finally decided to retreat immediately to minimize further losses, and to prepare in advance for the aftermath\u2014as well as for any trouble that Zhang Zhuoyuan might give them.<\/span><\/p>

After arranging for the escaped members of the aerial squad, Meng Qing sat in front of the navigation chart with a serious expression. Recalling what Qi Yun and Lu Shan had said earlier, his gaze flickered uncertainly before he finally made up his mind and placed a call.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cHello? It\u2019s me\u2026 yeah, the meeting\u2019s over\u2026 I need a bit of firepower\u2026 I know, you won\u2019t be left empty-handed\u2026 Yes, I\u2019ll give you the approximate coordinates. It\u2019s just this one person\u2014no matter what, I\u2019m going to make sure he dies at sea today!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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After contacting Zhang Zhuoyuan and making sure everyone from the old ship had been safely transferred to the new ship brought over by Gua One, Shi Jin finally relaxed. He collapsed onto the bed in his room on the new ship and fell into a deep sleep in an instant.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin didn\u2019t know how long he had slept when Xiao Si woke him up. He sat up, groaning in discomfort, \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong?\u201d His head was dizzy, and he hadn\u2019t slept enough.<\/span><\/p>

<Jinjin, don\u2019t sleep anymore! Your progress bar suddenly started rising\u2014it\u2019s already up to 700!> Xiao Si\u2019s tone was urgent, tinged with panic.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat?\u201d Shi Jin snapped awake. He glanced at his progress bar and saw the number jump from the 700 Xiao Si had mentioned all the way to 800. His scalp tingled in shock. He hurriedly threw off the blanket without even bothering to fix his clothes and dashed toward the captain\u2019s cabin.<\/span><\/p>

At this time, it was already a little past two in the afternoon. Outside, the sky was blue with white clouds, the sea rippled gently, and seagulls occasionally flew overhead. It looked peaceful and serene, but Shi Jin’s heart was racing, because just as he rushed outside, his progress bar was still rising\u2014and at an incredibly fast speed!<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWhat\u2019s going on? Didn\u2019t we wipe out the enemy completely? Lu Shan said they\u2019d all retreated\u2014so why is the progress bar still rising? Could it be that the issue with the shipping lanes isn\u2019t enough to stop them? Did someone send a second wave?\u201d Shi Jin was on the verge of breaking down. He stormed out of his room and ran toward the captain\u2019s cabin.<\/span><\/p>

<8-880! Jinjin, the progress bar is rising too fast\u2014there\u2019s definitely danger nearby\u2014wait, in the sky behind us, there are enemy forces!> Xiao Si\u2019s voice suddenly rose sharply.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s heart skipped a beat. He quickly had Xiao Si cast the Far-Seeing Eye buff on him, then ran to the railing and turned to look at the sky behind them. Sure enough, far off in the distance, three small planes with strange designs were rapidly approaching. He couldn\u2019t help but gasp in shock.<\/span><\/p>

Th-Those were fighter jets\u2026 real ones. He quickly grabbed the railing tightly and spun around, sprinting toward the captain\u2019s room.<\/span><\/p>

Gua Three was standing guard outside the captain\u2019s room. Seeing Shi Jin rush over with his clothes disheveled, he furrowed his brows and hurried forward to ask, \u201cShi-shao, what\u2019s wrong?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThere\u2019s enemy forces!\u201d Shi Jin exclaimed, stepping past Gua Three into the captain\u2019s cabin. Inside, Gua One and Gua Nine were huddled together chatting, while the captain and others were casually talking, all looking completely calm and composed. It was clear that the incoming fighter jets must have been equipped with anti-detection devices. With no time to explain further, Shi Jin rushed to the captain\u2019s seat, cranked the ship\u2019s speed to maximum, and activated the local communication system, ordering, “Attention, all ships! Increase your sailing speed immediately! Enemy forces are approaching\u2014be on high alert!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The captain was startled by Shi Jin\u2019s sudden actions and asked in confusion, \u201cEnemy forces? But the radar didn\u2019t\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Beep beep beep\u2014<\/span><\/em><\/p>

The alarm suddenly sounded, warning that unidentified flying objects had appeared in the sky behind the ship.<\/span><\/p>

The captain fell silent, staring at the radar in disbelief, eyes widening\u2014<\/span>What is this? Has Shi-shao foreseen this in advance?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

\u201cThere really are ships approaching us\u2014it\u2019s the big ones! One, two\u2026 four in total! And there are helicopters closing in too.\u201d Gua Nine, who had been tapping away at a strange laptop, suddenly stopped, frowning as he warned them.<\/span><\/p>

Gua One quickly hurried over, glanced at his computer screen, and then looked up at Shi Jin.<\/span><\/p>

There were ships too?<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was surprised, then let out a sigh of relief\u2014it seemed that their monitoring system was still quite effective, able to detect the enemy\u2019s approach, though not from as far away as the Far-Seeing Eye buff could see. He moved closer to Gua Nine\u2019s side. Although he knew his actions were already a bit suspicious, the situation was urgent, leaving no time to hide anything. He quickly said, \u201cThey\u2019re definitely not helicopters\u2014helicopters can\u2019t move this fast!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

If they\u2019re not helicopters, then what could they be?<\/span><\/p>

Gua Nine seemed to realize something. His expression changed, and he quickly resumed typing on the computer again. After about twenty seconds, the screen updated, showing satellite-captured images\u2014several fighter jets, flying at high speed, appeared on the display.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThey actually came,\u201d Gua One suddenly spoke up.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was taken aback and frowned. \u201cWhat do you mean? You knew enemy forces were coming?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThere\u2019s a secret cooperative organization from Meridian Gate over in the LS Islands. Jun-shao probably guessed that with Meng Qing\u2019s personality, after suffering a loss, he wouldn\u2019t let it go and would keep sending people over to pursue us, so he had me stay alert at all times,\u201d Gua One explained. He held back a thought unsaid\u2014but he never expected that Shi Jin would actually detect the approaching enemy even before the instruments did\u2026 Could this also count as a form of crisis sensing? Too sharp, really.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin grew even more bewildered and asked, \u201cLian Jun guessed that? He had you stay alert at all times? When did he\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Boom\u2014\u2014!<\/span><\/em><\/p>

A loud explosion sounded behind the fleet, churning the sea and causing the ships to rock violently.<\/span><\/p>

The enemy was advancing aggressively, opening fire even before the ships had even entered within range.<\/span><\/p>

The alarms blared frantically. Shi Jin\u2019s expression darkened as he commanded, \u201cAll units, maintain maximum speed! Keep your course steady and don\u2019t let the shockwaves from the explosions throw you off. Under no circumstances can we be caught, otherwise\u2014Damn it! How the hell does a criminal organization even have fighter jets?!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

These are things even the authorities don\u2019t have in large numbers\u2014how could a violent organization possibly possess them? It makes no sense!<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThe environment around the LS Islands is complicated. Some of the larger criminal organizations are actually secretly supported by the authorities, so it\u2019s not surprising they have these,\u201d Gua One said calmly, even trying to reassure Shi Jin. \u201cShi-shao, don\u2019t worry\u2014we\u2019ll be fine.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

How could Shi Jin not be worried? He said: \u201cThose are fighter jets, not armed helicopters or anything else. We\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWe have them too,\u201d Gua One continued.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin was dumbfounded: \u201cWhat?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cFighter jets, we have them too,\u201d Gua One emphasized, raising his hand to remove the wireless earpiece and pressing a button on Gua Nine\u2019s computer.<\/span><\/p>

The next second, Lian Jun’s voice came through, steady and composed: {How many?}<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin stared at Gua Nine\u2019s computer in disbelief, wondering if he was hearing things.<\/span><\/p>

Gua One replied: \u201cThree jets. Gua Nine has already locked onto their positions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

{Send me the coordinates. Reinforcements are already on the way. Keep moving forward\u2014don\u2019t panic,} Lian Jun calmly ordered.<\/span><\/p>

Gua One responded with a \u201cYes\u201d and began helping Gua Nine transmit the coordinates to Lian Jun.<\/span><\/p>

With Lian Jun\u2019s words, the captain and the others immediately calmed down and returned to their stations to resume their duties. For a moment, the captain\u2019s room was filled only with the sound of Gua Nine typing on the computer and the various instrument alarms. Even though enemy forces were still harassing their fleet from behind, the atmosphere inside had stabilized\u2014there was no trace of tension or anxiety anymore.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin no longer felt anxious either, because he noticed his progress bar had stalled at 900 and wouldn\u2019t budge. And\u2026 glancing at Gua Nine\u2019s computer, he swallowed hard and quietly eased his footsteps, attempting to slip out of the captain\u2019s cabin.<\/span><\/p>

Although Lian Jun had only said a few words, Shi Jin was absolutely certain\u2014Lian Jun was angry. And the reason why Lian Jun was angry\u2026<\/span><\/p>

{Shi Jin.} Lian Jun\u2019s voice suddenly rang out, as if he knew Shi Jin was trying to slip away, carrying a clear warning.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s body jolted. He quickly stopped, straightened up, and raised his voice to reply, \u201cI-I\u2019m here! I swear I was not running away! Uh, did you just wake from your nap? I just woke up too, haha\u2026 ha\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The captain\u2019s cabin fell into a deathly silence. Everyone turned to look at Shi Jin, their expressions indescribable.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin: \u201c\u2026\u2026\u201d <\/span>Oops, I think I said the wrong thing.<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Lian Jun remained silent for a few seconds, then his voice rang out again, even deeper this time: {Stay right by Gua One\u2019s side obediently. Until I see you, you\u2019re not allowed to go anywhere, or else\u2026}<\/span><\/p>

Click<\/span><\/em>.<\/span><\/i> The call ended. Lian Jun didn\u2019t finish his sentence.<\/span><\/p>

The sound of the call ending made Shi Jin\u2019s heart skip a beat. He couldn\u2019t help imagining what Lian Jun hadn\u2019t finished saying\u2014and the more he imagined, the more terrified he became. Forgetting all about his progress bar and the pursuing enemies, he spun around in circles helplessly, utterly distraught. <\/span>\u2014It\u2019s over. Lian Jun is really angry. What should I do? What should I do? When did Lian Jun contact Gua One? Does he already know that I took matters into my own hands and set a trap for Meng Qing and the others?<\/span><\/em><\/p>

He really should have called Lian Jun first to report in and say he was safe before going back to sleep this morning. But it was so early\u2026 what if Lian Jun hadn\u2019t woken up yet? It\u2019s over, it\u2019s over\u2014he missed his chance to get off easy by confessing. From here on out, it\u2019s probably going to be a storm of trouble!<\/span><\/p>

Gua One glanced at Shi Jin and wisely decided not to disturb him.<\/span><\/p>

A rather low-key escape operation began. About three minutes later, the alarms started blaring\u2014 the fleet had entered the fighter jets\u2019 firing range. If they were attacked again this time, escape would likely be impossible.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cReinforcements have arrived,\u201d Gua Nine suddenly said.<\/span><\/p>

Shi\u00a0 Jin snapped back to attention and followed Gua Nine\u2019s gaze to the computer screen in front of him. His eyes widened in an instant\u2014on the satellite map, near the symbols representing the enemy forces, several more symbols representing fighter jets suddenly appeared. The new jets rapidly closed in on the enemy, forming a fan-shaped formation with vertical spacing, effectively surrounding them.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWe\u2019re safe now,\u201d Gua One said as well, gesturing for Shi Jin to look ahead.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin turned his head in a daze and saw several massive vessels, clearly military-grade, advancing in formation towards them. As they approached the fleet, the vessels smoothly split into two columns, allowing the fleet to pass through. Then, they gradually came to a stop, regrouped into formation, and formed a protective wall, securely shielding the fleet behind them.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin stared in disbelief. After the captain brought the ship to a halt, he couldn\u2019t help but stand up and look at the massive vessels protecting them. \u201cThis is\u2026?\u201d he asked.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThe reinforcements brought by Jun-shao,\u201d Gua One answered, taking out a pair of binoculars and stepping out of the captain\u2019s room.<\/span><\/p>

Seeing this, Shi Jin quickly stepped out as well, standing on the balcony outside of the captain\u2019s cabin. He pretended to grab a pair of binoculars but actually used the Far-Seeing Eye buff to watch the scene unfold.<\/span><\/p>

Once the massive ships had completed their formation, they immediately began adjusting their gun muzzles. The enemy ships pursuing them, seemingly realizing something was wrong, stopped before entering the firing range of these large vessels, creating a strange standoff. Shi Jin felt a tightening in his chest and quickly glanced at the sky. Seeing that the fighter jets were also facing off, he couldn\u2019t help but grow tense.<\/span><\/p>

If a battle were to break out, with the current firepower on both sides, the scene would be absolutely terrifying\u2014and there would almost undoubtedly be heavy casualties.<\/span><\/p>

The situation froze for a moment, both sides locked in a silent standoff. Time seemed to stretch infinitely. Shi Jin stared at the enemy ships unblinkingly, terrified that if he looked away for even a second, they would recklessly charge forward.<\/span><\/p>

Finally, after more than ten minutes, just as Shi Jin could no longer resist the urge to do something, the pursuing forces suddenly all retreated, turning their course and withdrawing decisively.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin: \u201cHuh? They\u2019re not fighting anymore?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cLooks like Jun-shao\u2019s negotiations worked,\u201d Gua One said, lowering his binoculars and explaining, \u201cThe other side isn\u2019t a local organization, so they have no reason to fight us to the death. Seeing that they have no chance of winning, retreating is a perfectly normal move.”<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWait, negotiations?\u201d Shi Jin finally realized something was off. He put down the binoculars, turned his head towards Gua One and frowned. \u201cWhat negotiations? Who\u2019s negotiating? Lian Jun is on the island\u2014how could he be negotiating with the enemy? Weren\u2019t the reinforcements sent remotely by him? And\u2026 how do you know everything? How much important information did I miss while sleeping?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s not that you missed any information. Jun-shao just didn\u2019t let me tell you. He said you were too tired and needed proper rest, and that he would handle the upcoming matters from here on out,\u201d Gua One answered honestly, gesturing towards one of the large ships ahead. \u201cAlso, the reinforcements weren\u2019t sent remotely\u2014Jun-shao personally led them here, on that very ship. Although these vessels belong to him, they can\u2019t be used freely, because the authorities have them on official record. To mobilize them quickly, Jun-shao had no choice but to set sail in person.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun personally led the team\u2026 how could someone in his physical condition personally lead a mission!<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin\u2019s mind went completely blank. Remembering Lian Jun\u2019s pale, weak, and unconscious appearance before leaving, he instinctively glanced at Lian Jun\u2019s progress bar in his mind. He saw the value, which he had painstakingly dropped to 470, had somehow risen back to 490. His heart skipped a beat, and he immediately turned and ran towards the deck.<\/span><\/p>

Gua One couldn\u2019t stop him in time and hurriedly called Gua Five.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin swiftly made his way to the edge of the deck, lowered a lifeboat, and jumped directly into the sea. Climbing onto the lifeboat, he headed towards the ship where Lian Jun was located.<\/span><\/p>

Over there, Gua Five had received Gua One\u2019s notification and had already lowered the gangplank in advance to make it easy for Shi Jin to climb aboard.<\/span><\/p>

Shi Jin approached at top speed, skillfully stopped the boat, then jumped into the water and swam to the gangway. In three quick strides, he climbed aboard. Upon reaching the deck, he immediately saw Lian Jun sitting in a wheelchair at the sheltered area connecting the deck and the cabin, staring straight at him. His breath caught. After a brief pause, he hurried over, stopping just a step away from Lian Jun. He reached out, intending to embrace him, but his peripheral vision caught the sight of water dripping from his own body, causing him to hesitate and consider pulling his hands back.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cLian Jun…\u201d he whispered.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cShi Jin.\u201d Lian Jun interrupted him, raising his hand to grasp the one Shi Jin had been about to pull back. His lips pressed tightly together, as if suppressing something, and he said in a deep voice, \u201cDidn\u2019t I tell you\u2026 to stay obediently by Gua One\u2019s side and not run off? Why do you never listen?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI\u2019m sorry.\u201d Hearing the quiver of anger in his voice, Shi Jin quickly clasped Lian Jun\u2019s hand in return. Worried that the water on his body might wet his clothes, he carefully leaned in and softly said, \u201cI\u2019m sorry for making you worry. It\u2019s my fault\u2014please don\u2019t be angry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cI take my eyes off you for just a moment, and you go around recklessly doing your own thing.\u201d Lian Jun was truly furious, gripping Shijin\u2019s hand tightly. While he could originally manage to suppress his emotions over the phone call, seeing Shi Jin\u2019s drenched and disheveled state in front of him made his control collapse instantly, his eyes reddening. \u201cShi Jin, why can\u2019t you just stay put? If I had been a little later this time, or if the second wave of pursuers had gathered faster\u2026 Sometimes I really want to chain you up, just to keep you from running off to places I can\u2019t see!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Seeing his eyes redden, Shi Jin could no longer hold back. He leaned against him, his throat feeling as if it were clogged with lead, and repeated, \u201cI\u2019m sorry, it\u2019s my fault. Please don\u2019t be angry. I won\u2019t run off or act recklessly anymore\u2014please don\u2019t make yourself angry over me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Lian Jun turned his head, forcing himself to not hug him. After holding back for over ten seconds, he noticed Shi Jin\u2019s shivering slightly from the cold and couldn\u2019t bear it any longer. He released his hand, wrapped his arms around him, and held him tightly with all his strength. \u201cThis time, don\u2019t think you can get away with it so easily. You actually used yourself as bait to do something so dangerous\u2026 Are you trying to make me die of anger!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cNo.\u201d Shi Jin hugged him back, running his hands over his painfully thin frame. A flood of worry, longing, guilt, and remorse surged through him all at once. He closed his eyes, nuzzling his face against Lian Jun\u2019s chest, and murmured, \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u2026 I\u2019m sorry. I missed you so much, I\u2019m sorry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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