On the other side of the sea.

In the dead of night, all was quiet except for the occasional sound of the night wind and the occasional cry of a night bird in the distance, which broke the boundless tranquility.

On the outskirts of the city, inside a seemingly ordinary building, lies a priceless secret—a heavily guarded vault.

It houses a variety of precious cultural relics and gemstones, among which the most coveted is a legendary top-grade jadeite rough stone. It is said to have a warm and lustrous color like spring water and a pure and flawless texture, making it a treasure that countless collectors dream of.

Outside the vault, an inconspicuous sewer becomes a secret passage leading to the treasure.

Several figures, dressed in tight-fitting combat suits, wearing night-vision helmets, and with camouflage paint on their faces, were fully armed and moved silently along the dark and damp passage like ghosts in the night.

They were the tomb raiders in this operation, a group of highly trained professionals who knew ancient tombs and treasures inside and out.

I discussed it with Zhang Fan last time, and then we finally came up with this action plan and obtained the blueprints.

This blueprint is key to their operation. It shows the intricate network of sewers beneath the vault and how to use these hidden paths to reach the target area directly beneath it.

The moonlight tonight is exceptionally enchanting, its silvery glow bathing the earth and adding a touch of mystery and romance to this perilous journey.

Moonlight filtered through the sparse clouds, dappling the resolute faces of the tomb raiders and shrouding their actions in mystery.

The leader looked up at the bright moon and felt a surge of inexplicable excitement and awe, as if nature was silently witnessing this contest between human wisdom and greed.

With the help of the topographical map and their accurate sense of direction, the tomb raiders quickly arrived directly beneath the vault.

Here, at least tens of meters below the ground, surrounded by layers of hard rock, it was just a small obstacle for them.

The leader took out a Luoyang shovel from his backpack. This is a tool designed specifically for tomb raiding. It has a sharp tip with spiral patterns and can easily penetrate rocks and soil.

Under his leadership, the group worked together, and before long, a hole about half a meter in diameter and several meters deep quietly appeared below the vault.

With the tunnel completed, the tomb raiders carefully lowered the ropes and silently slid into the vault.

Here, the lights are dim, and the air is filled with an ancient and somber atmosphere, as if time has stood still.

The leader quickly turned on his powerful flashlight, the light piercing through the darkness and illuminating the path ahead.

He carefully compared the blueprints in his hand with the scene before him, scrutinizing every detail to ensure the operation would go perfectly.

Finally, they arrived in front of the legendary jadeite rough.

This is a huge stone, lying quietly on a specially made display stand, emitting a faint glow, which makes it even more mysterious and alluring in the dim light.

The leader took a deep breath and took out a small cutting machine from his backpack. This was another tool they had carefully prepared, lightweight and efficient, capable of precisely cutting off the required parts without triggering an alarm.

The leader checked the markings on the drawing again to ensure the cutting position was accurate before starting the cutting machine.

The machine roared, sparks flew, and with a slight vibration, a clear cut gradually appeared on the jadeite rough.

The leader's technique was exceptionally skilled; every cut was precise, maximizing the utilization of the raw stone while avoiding damage to its internal structure.

With the last fragment falling off, the jadeite rough was successfully cut off.

If they can bring this rough stone back safely, they will be rewarded handsomely and receive endless glory.

The moonlight still gently shone on the earth. The tomb raiders, carrying their spoils, returned along the same route and disappeared into the night.

Outside, Zhang Fan was already waiting.

We still have one hostage, a member of this group.

After all, having invested so much, one definitely needs to take precautions.

What if these people run away with the stones?

As soon as the group came out, they took out the stone as well.

As expected of a professional, they were efficient and to the point.

With a glance from Zhang Fan, Hu Dajun and the others behind him came over carrying bags containing prepared cash.

For tomb raiders, cash is essential; only with cash can they live a carefree life.

With a single glance from the leader, one of his underlings came over to inspect the situation.

"If there's anything good happening next time, feel free to contact me. This number is specifically for you. You can send me a message, and I'll reply when I see it."

The two sides have cooperated several times already, and this young man is much more reliable than the second-in-command.

This time was the same; they agreed on one million per person, and sure enough, they had it all prepared, and the money wasn't even in consecutive serial numbers.

Therefore, it is safe to use.

"The Shen family is sending people to hunt you down, so you'd better not show your face for the time being."

Zhang Fan offered a kind reminder.

They dug up the Shen family's ancestral graves and stole the Shen family's shrine; they're already on the Shen family's blacklist.

If they continue to act recklessly outside, no one can protect them anymore.

The leader didn't say anything, and just picked up a box and left.

Zhang Fan looked at the stone in front of him. This was the essence of the stone; it was worth far more than ten million.

These days, top-quality imperial green jade is extremely rare. Top-quality imperial green jade at auctions can fetch tens of millions of yuan. Just from this one stone, the bank made a fortune from this debt.

That Mr. Zhu wanted to sell the stone to many people and make a lot of money.

Little did he know that he had cut the stone away himself; although there was still a large stone inside, it was worthless.

Otherwise, why would I do a losing business?

"Boss, Huo Deguang is back again. I heard he's going to start another crackdown on organized crime."

Hu Dajun had received the news.

Huo Deguang is back?

What about Director Wu?

That's strange. Wasn't Huo Deguang dismissed for poor performance?

Could it be that Director Wu was implicated in the arms case?

And then Huo Deguang benefited?

Huo Deguang is definitely more difficult to deal with than Director Wu. That kid is very cunning and won't give anyone any chance.

Director Wu, on the other hand, came with the intention of making a quick buck and leaving.

The key issue is that Huo Deguang has a good relationship with the Shen family. If he were to become the director of the anti-gang office again, I would be in danger once more.

He originally thought the arms deal would affect his enemies, but it turned out to benefit Huo Deguang instead.

At this moment, Zhang Fan had no idea that Chen Bangyong had taken Director Wu away for private interrogation, which was the reason why Huo Deguang had returned.

That Chen Bangyong has reached a point of utter lawlessness; he even dares to interrogate the director of the anti-gang office without authorization.