"Of course, it's not a bad signal," he replied first to Yuan Qingqing's slightly foolish question.
Yuan Qingqing obviously realized her question was a bit naive and stuck out her tongue involuntarily.
After sticking out her tongue, she remembered they were communicating mentally. Her sudden tongue-poking action would seem peculiar.
But she didn't stop. After sticking out her tongue, she slowly leaned on Qin Nanyuan beside her and whispered in her ear.
"Don't you think it's very cold here?"
"My thighs are freezing."
Qin Nanyuan glanced calmly at Yuan Qingqing, her smile, whether deep or shallow, carried a hint of mockery.
This was her persona, not what she truly intended to express.
Yuan Qingqing had also completely changed her persona.
She had become a somewhat delicate but alluring older sister.
"If you're cold, you can ask the captain for a hug."
"After all, we're all like adopted sisters to the captain, not biological ones. Besides... haven't you always been coveting the captain's abs?"
"How annoying!"
Yuan Qingqing blushed.
It was unclear how much of this shyness was real and how much was fake, but her fists landed on Qin Nanyuan without hesitation.
Qin Nanyuan swayed her slender waist and dodged.
Yuan Qingqing was not taken seriously by her, and her attacks seemed weak.
The smile on her lips didn't change its flavor. She slowly took out a cigarette pack from her pocket and picked out a cigarette, holding it between her fingers.
With a hint of arrogance, she asked Jia Rengui, who had turned back due to the noise behind him.
"Mr. Jia wouldn't mind us women smoking, would he?"
How could Jia Rengui say he minded?
He shook his head.
"It's fine, of course, I don't mind. Ladies always have the right to do anything they please."
The smile on his face was elegant and refined. Inwardly, however, a flame of jealousy had already ignited.
This jealousy was directed at the man in white behind him.
That is, Duan Chen.
Duan Chen, following behind Jia Rengui, could clearly sense Jia Rengui's malice towards him.
He couldn't help but feel amused.
Where did this malice come from?
Was it because he had too many women around him?
Thinking about the true nature of the women around him, he suddenly felt like watching a show and wanted to follow Jia Rengui's plan to see what Jia Rengui would ultimately do.
And Jia Rengui's thoughts were indeed as Duan Chen had predicted.
He felt exceptionally fervent.
Although he was already over forty, he still had a passionate youthful heart. His desires for women always leaned towards the more beautiful, the more alluring, and the younger.
Only then, he thought, could they be worthy of him.
And bear him more sons.
His body was also undergoing constant changes.
That's right, this was Jia Rengui's second body.
The previous one.
Ah, no, his original body was that of a vagrant.
Because he had encountered some inexplicable opportunity...
Thinking of that opportunity, the ruthlessness in Jia Rengui's eyes became even more pronounced.
He would absolutely not give up everything he now possessed to return to a life of scavenging.
He would rather die in his current shell than be expelled back into his former body.
If that were to happen, he would prefer to be killed right here and now!
A frog that had seen the sky and the outside world, how could it be willing to return to its narrow and dark well?
Jia Rengui's emotions fluctuated noticeably. He suddenly came back to himself, realizing his inner turmoil, and quickly suppressed his various feelings.
He apologized to Duan Chen beside him.
"My apologies, Brother Bai, I was a bit emotional just now. It's truly because I thought of my poor daughter. You should understand, I didn't mean to ignore your feelings..."
Duan Chen nodded, his smile gentle and reassuring.
"It's alright, Brother Jia, I can understand how you feel. Although I don't have a daughter, I know the pain of losing a loved one."
Jia Rengui nodded vaguely, taking it as a successful deflection.
To be honest, at this point, he no longer cared if his act was perfect.
Since Duan Chen and the others had come down here, things were no longer under Duan Chen and the others' control!
Jia Rengui felt completely confident.
Because no one had ever escaped from his grasp.
No one had ever escaped from the basement.
Even less had anyone been able to escape his control within the basement.
His tone was urgent, and although he was becoming increasingly impatient, he still had to put on a complete show.
"There are three basement levels ahead, divided into the first, second, and third. You might encounter unexpected things inside."
"I suspect that if they intend to steal something, they must have set up a tight guard here..."
This was a perfectly reasonable explanation.
Jia Rengui wanted Duan Chen's body quickly. Yes, he wanted Duan Chen's body!
And also the hearts of Duan Chen and the others. The hearts of those with innate abilities were not comparable to those of ordinary people!
Therefore, he needed to use more elaborate methods to deceive Duan Chen and the others.
Duan Chen put on an act of being deceived and closely questioned him about the arrangements and defenses on this entire level.
Jia Rengui revealed everything without hesitation.
Seeing Duan Chen and the others about to enter the third level with the incorrect information he provided, the smile on Jia Rengui's lips grew wider.
However, he never expected Duan Chen to suddenly turn back. He was stunned when Duan Chen suddenly turned.
Duan Chen's eyes were filled with confusion.
"Brother Jia... why are you smiling so happily?"
How could someone suddenly turn back!
Jia Rengui cursed inwardly, but he had to quickly cover up.
"I was thinking of something happy! I thought of my daughter's revenge finally being avenged, so I became happier and happier."
Damn it, damn it, damn it!
How could these mercenaries be so unreliable!
Duan Chen frowned and nodded, but inwardly he was laughing uncontrollably.
"Alright... However, Brother Jia, you'd better not be too happy. It's best not to celebrate too early."
"So that you don't end up celebrating for nothing."