Buzz—
This is, after all, the Xing family's private jet and a heavily guarded private vault. Even the Yellow Rose, the most skilled in remote operation among the four roses, can only manage a power outage of three minutes.
But to be able to cut off the power for three minutes is already terrifying.
Looking across the entire country of China, only Huang Meigui could remotely control the power system of the Xing family's private jet.
As the power was restored, the surrounding darkness was dispelled by the bright lights. At this time, there was no one standing around Cao Ying. Fully armed security guards were lying on the ground in twos and threes.
They were lying in different positions, some on their sides and some on their backs, but everyone had mysteriously passed out.
This clearly demonstrates Cao Ying's terrifying control over force.
"Is this... the safe where the [Tears of Atlantis] are kept?"
Cao Ying glanced around and, after confirming that all the security guards were unconscious, turned to look at the small box made of bulletproof glass that Huang Meigui had mentioned.
Because the material is bulletproof glass, Cao Ying could see from the outside that a delicate and compact safe was quietly placed in the very center of the box.
Suddenly, Cao Ying seemed to sense something. She turned to look at the metal security door, a slight smile playing on her alluring red lips. Then, she reached out and patted the bulletproof glass in front of her, saying calmly, "Now... it belongs to me."
...
Suddenly, the alarm went off inside the private jet. The wealthy people who had gathered in the banquet hall, waiting for the auction to begin, were startled by the shrill sound and looked around blankly, unsure of what to do.
No one knew that the sapphire they had been longing for, the "Tears of Atlantis," had already been stolen.
On the middle deck of the plane, outside the Xing family's private vault, a group of bodyguards quickly emerged from the side, then lined up in two rows, nervously awaiting the arrival of someone.
Tap, tap, tap—
Suddenly, a steady thud of leather shoes came from around the corner in the distance. At that moment, it seemed to pound on the hearts of all the bodyguards, and an invisible sense of oppression filled the air, making them afraid to even breathe.
Glug...
One of the bodyguards, unable to withstand the oppressive feeling, nervously swallowed.
Everyone present knew who the footsteps belonged to.
The biggest boss who hired them, the current third-in-command of the Xing family, is known for his ruthlessness and cunning, and is the sole person in charge of this Jiang City plan...
Xing Zhicheng!
The footsteps grew louder as they approached, until a sinister face, half-hidden in shadow, appeared around the corner.
Xing Zhicheng, whom Cao Ying and Huang Meigui called "old thing," was actually not that old, at most in his thirties. However, he was very thin, extremely thin, with little flesh on his face. Under his thin skin, his cheekbones were sunken, and he was full of gloom.
This face even looks fiercer than Xia Che's. After all, a large part of Xia Che's fierceness comes from his yellow side-swept bangs, but Xing Zhicheng's ferocity comes from his very bones.
"Mr. Xing..."
The head bodyguard bowed respectfully, but his rugged face was covered in cold sweat. Beads of sweat dripped into his eyes, causing a stinging pain, but he seemed oblivious and didn't even dare to wipe them away.
Because the private vault they were responsible for guarding was broken into by outsiders, no one knows the exact situation inside now.
You should know that the private vault contains items that the Xing family plans to auction tonight, and each item is priceless!
Not to mention that one and only sapphire in the world...
Thinking of this, the bodyguard captain's legs began to tremble, almost cramping up.
Grass……
Their company couldn't afford to compensate for any of the items here, let alone a small employee like him. If the Xing family got angry, how could he possibly pay for them?
Is it worth risking your life...?
"How's the situation inside?"
A hoarse voice with a sharp edge rang out. Judging from the voice, Xing Zhicheng's throat must have been injured. Xing Zhicheng glanced at him and stepped out of the shadows.
He was wearing a well-tailored black suit, which, judging from the stitching and seams, must have been quite expensive.
The fact that it was worn by him made the already strong sense of oppression seem even more sinister and terrifying.
Like a king emerging from the darkness.
"We don't know yet... The moment we received the news, we sealed off all the entrances and exits in the vicinity. We kindly persuaded the important figures in the banquet hall to stay there for the time being, and we ensured that no one entered or left."
The bodyguard captain nervously reported that he had prepared these explanations long ago, and now that he could finally say them, his anxiety was somewhat relieved.
"Hmm...you did a great job."
Xing Zhicheng praised her lightly.
Just as the head of the bodyguards thought Xing Zhicheng was about to enter the private vault and was about to call for someone to open the door, he saw Xing Zhicheng suddenly raise his head, point to the ventilation duct above his head, and ask, "You just said... you sealed off all the entrances and exits, so what about here?"
Boom—
A thunderous roar seemed to explode in the bodyguard captain's mind. He abruptly looked up, his pupils shrinking to pinpoints, and his entire body began to tremble uncontrollably.
He understood.
He finally understood how the thief had broken into the private vault.
The bodyguard captain was puzzled. The security here was so tight that not even a fly could get in, let alone someone. How did this thief manage to sneak in?
But now, he understands.
Their security wasn't airtight; they overlooked one place—a place that provided direct access to the private vault…
Ventilation ducts!
"Don't just stand here like an idiot. Tell everyone under you to thoroughly investigate where these ventilation ducts lead. We'll be in Jiang City in two hours. This is your last chance to find the thief. Once the plane lands, I guarantee you'll never have another chance to get this close to him in your life!"
Xing Zhicheng snorted coldly, and the group of bodyguards shuddered. They quickly assigned areas to search and then rushed out.
There was no other way. If the thief couldn't be found before the plane landed, their security company would face an exorbitant claim. At that point, no matter how capable they were, the company probably wouldn't keep them.
"You stay."
Xing Zhicheng glanced at the bodyguard captain and stopped the other person, who also wanted to go.
"yes!"
The bodyguard captain nodded, a wry smile playing on his lips.
If he could, he would also like to search for the thief, even if the thief might be very strong and he might not be a match for him, it would still be better than staying by Mr. Xing's side...
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