Ripples Beneath Still Waters

The operator was worried about being spotted, so the drone flew fairly high, and the footage was unclear. But Gopher was far too distinctive.

Even with a tactical helmet on, his features still stood out.

"Alright, we don't know what happened afterward," someone finally decided. "Once we get back, everyone just carries on as usual."

Everyone unanimously approved of that decision, which meant that You You's disappearance was only discovered twenty-four hours later.

It was her turn to shower, but she failed to show up for a long time. When a guard went to hurry her along, they discovered that she was already gone.

At that same time, You You had already finished showering aboard the merchant ship. Holding a cup of tea, she was chatting with Xiao Moshan.

There was no helping it. The other three were all Supremes. If she wanted someone to talk to, Xiao Moshan was her only option.

"Are those two also Supremes? Why did I hear that man calling Jian Lei First One?"

Xiao Moshan smiled helplessly. "Even among Supremes, there are differences in rank. This is a world where strength reigns supreme."

You You took a light sip of tea before asking again, "But hasn't his progress... been a little too fast?"

Xiao Moshan spread his hands. "He's different from ordinary people. Haven't you felt that?"

You You fell silent again. After quite a while, she finally said, "He was willing to spend so much money to save me. This life of mine belongs to him now."

"That isn't necessary," Xiao Moshan said, shaking his head. "I'd already left the team, but when he heard I was in trouble, he still came to save me."

You You was not in very good spirits and looked somewhat drowsy.

But upon hearing that, she still