Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai (now using the codename Technician) is given command of three Chinese warships for an evacuation mission in the Republic of Evia.
• He requests authorization to intervene in the war and hire the Blood Wolf mercenary group for the rescue mission.
• The Republic of Evia is to hire Blood Wolf mercenaries, with an initial market price of 2 million USD, but Jiang Yan Hai suggests preparing 5 million USD.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness, taking charge of the situation and making crucial decisions.
• Leng Feng, a former Chinese Special Forces soldier, joins the Blood Wolf mercenary group to assist in the rescue mission.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and Decision Making: Jiang Yan Hai steps up to lead the mission, making critical decisions under pressure.
• Loyalty and Trust: Despite his past as a CIA agent, Jiang Yan Hai is trusted with command, highlighting the importance of loyalty and trust in the face of adversity.
• Sacrifice for the Greater Good: The mercenaries are willing to risk their lives to save Chinese citizens, demonstrating their commitment to a greater cause.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai interacts with Ding Hai, the attaché, to request authorization and discuss the evacuation plan.
• He introduces Leng Feng to the Blood Wolf mercenary group, and they welcome him as a new member.
• Jiang Yan Hai and Black Lion discuss the mission details and the potential enemy forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Blood Wolf Mercenary Group receives orders to head northwest of the city for weapons and ammunition from the Republic of Evia.
• They learn about the need to escort over a thousand expatriates at another port.
• The Republic of Evia's government hires the Blood Wolf for a mission, paying $2 million upfront.
• Jiang Yan Hai negotiates the price up to $5 million, with the Republic of Evia agreeing to pay upfront.

Character Developments

• Leng Feng, initially skeptical of Jiang Yan Hai, begins to see him as a valuable asset after witnessing his negotiation skills.
• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking, impressing Leng Feng and the Blood Wolf team.

Significant Themes

• Trust and integration within a mercenary team.
• The value of lives and the cost of missions.
• Negotiation and strategic thinking in high-stakes situations.

Character Interactions

• Leng Feng and Jiang Yan Hai: Initially wary, Leng Feng comes to respect Jiang Yan Hai's abilities, while Jiang Yan Hai treats Leng Feng as an ally.
• Jiang Yan Hai and Black Lion: Jiang Yan Hai challenges Black Lion's decision, leading to a higher payment for the mission, which Black Lion accepts without resentment.
• The Blood Wolf team: They follow Jiang Yan Hai's lead, showing trust in his judgment and willingness to adapt to his strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai's team quickly moves out towards Sangkuja Town, where St. Fulan Chinese Hospital is located.
• Jiang Yan Hai uses satellite imagery to brief his team about the target area and the enemy's advance.
• The team arrives at the town, and Jiang Yan Hai's active warning system detects a familiar enemy from their past mission in Africa.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates his strategic thinking and use of technology to gather and share intelligence with his team.
• Leng Feng shows his tactical prowess by suggesting a direct entry point into the hospital.
• Jiang Yan Hai's active warning system, Er Dan, reveals that an old enemy from Africa is present.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Strategy: Jiang Yan Hai's team works together, each member contributing their skills to the mission.
• Old Enemies: The reappearance of an old enemy from Africa adds a personal element to the mission.
• Time Pressure: The enemy's head start adds urgency to the mission, emphasizing the importance of quick decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and Leng Feng work together to plan the mission, with Jiang Yan Hai providing intelligence and Leng Feng suggesting a tactical entry point.
• Jiang Yan Hai communicates with Er Dan, his active warning system, to identify an old enemy.
• The team members split into groups to cover different aspects of the mission, showing trust and coordination among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai and Leng Feng storm a hospital to rescue hostages held by mercenaries.
• They drive a modified jeep through the hospital wall, crashing into the building.
• Jiang Yan Hai disembarks and engages the mercenaries, while Leng Feng provides cover fire.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates extraordinary strength and combat skills, incapacitating a large mercenary named Big Bear with ease and swiftly eliminating other mercenaries.
• Leng Feng shows competent marksmanship and tactical awareness, assisting Jiang Yan Hai in clearing the area.

Significant Themes

• Brute Force vs. Strategy: Jiang Yan Hai's raw power and direct approach contrast with Leng Feng's use of firearms and tactical positioning.
• Overcoming Adversity: Jiang Yan Hai faces larger and stronger opponents but manages to defeat them, highlighting his resilience and determination.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and Leng Feng: They work together seamlessly, with Jiang Yan Hai focusing on close combat and Leng Feng providing cover fire and tactical support.
• Jiang Yan Hai and Big Bear: Their physical confrontation highlights Jiang Yan Hai's immense strength and Big Bear's underestimation of his opponent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai and his team breach the building, finding a gruesome scene of murdered captives.
• Jiang Yan Hai single-handedly takes down the enemy leader, Big Bear, in a brutal fight, breaking his bones and fingers before shooting him.
• The team discovers the bodies of their comrades and a woman who was sexually assaulted and killed.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai: Demonstrates immense strength and combat skills, but also shows signs of emotional turmoil and guilt.
• Big Bear: Proves to be a formidable opponent but is ultimately defeated by Jiang Yan Hai.
• Black Lion and his team: Witness Jiang Yan Hai's brutal actions and understand his motivations.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Retaliation: The Dane Military Company's actions are driven by a desire to avenge their fallen comrades, and Jiang Yan Hai's actions can be seen as retaliation.
• Guilt and Responsibility: Jiang Yan Hai feels guilty for the deaths of his comrades and the woman, questioning if he is responsible for their fate.
• Humanity and Brutality: The scene highlights the brutal nature of war and the loss of humanity in extreme situations.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and Big Bear: Their fight showcases Jiang Yan Hai's superior strength, speed, and combat skills.
• Jiang Yan Hai and Black Lion: Black Lion understands and supports Jiang Yan Hai's actions, demonstrating their bond.
• Jiang Yan Hai and the team: The team understands and accepts Jiang Yan Hai's brutal actions, showing their unity and shared purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai's team arrives at the Chinese-funded hospital and finds it overrun by infected and hostile survivors. They discover that the Red Scarf Army had been there and taken Doctor Rachel.
• Jiang Yan Hai orders the team to record evidence, retrieve data, and rescue the remaining survivors. They also decide to take Doctor Rachel and the nurses with them.
• They destroy the hospital and leave, with Jiang Yan Hai's team taking Doctor Rachel, the nurses, and Pasha (Doctor Chen's daughter).
• As they approach the Chinese-funded factory, Jiang Yan Hai orders his teams to find sniper positions and proceeds cautiously due to potential hostilities.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates his calm and strategic thinking under pressure, making decisions swiftly and accurately.
• Leng Feng shows concern for the safety of his team and the survivors but is also cautious about Jiang Yan Hai's intentions.
• Pasha, despite being a child, shows resilience and understanding beyond her years, accepting Jiang Yan Hai's apology and thanking him.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Caution: Jiang Yan Hai trusts his team's abilities but remains cautious about potential threats, even from allies.
• Responsibility and Guilt: Jiang Yan Hai feels guilty for not saving everyone in time, showing empathy and remorse.
• Power Imbalance: The team's advanced equipment and Jiang Yan Hai's abilities create a power imbalance, allowing them to navigate dangerous situations with relative ease.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and Black Lion have a brief moment of camaraderie when Black Lion addresses Jiang Yan Hai as "Boss."
• Jiang Yan Hai shows kindness and understanding towards Pasha, crouching down to her level and speaking gently.
• Leng Feng and Jiang Yan Hai have a tense exchange, with Leng Feng questioning Jiang Yan Hai's motives and Jiang Yan Hai retorting with a valid concern about potential hostilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai arrives at the factory, activating a security response.
• A confrontation ensues between Jiang Yan Hai and Zhuo Yifan, the rich second-generation, who is armed and mocking.
• Jiang Yan Hai disarms Zhuo Yifan and gains control of the situation.
• The group decides to defend the factory until a helicopter can evacuate them the next day.
• Jiang Yan Hai communicates with the Chinese consulate and decides to drive to the peacekeeping forces' camp instead of risking a helicopter evacuation.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai: Demonstrates his combat skills and assertiveness, taking charge of the situation and making strategic decisions.
• Zhuo Yifan: Initially arrogant and reckless, he becomes cooperative after being disarmed and embarrassed by Jiang Yan Hai.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Jiang Yan Hai's display of force shifts the power dynamics, establishing him as the leader.
• Responsibility and Accountability: Jiang Yan Hai feels responsible for the safety of the group and takes charge, while Zhuo Yifan initially shirks responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai vs. Zhuo Yifan: Their initial confrontation establishes Jiang Yan Hai's dominance and Zhuo Yifan's subordination.
• Jiang Yan Hai and Black Lion: Jiang Yan Hai delegates the defense of the factory to Black Lion, showing trust and confidence in his abilities.
• Jiang Yan Hai and the Chinese Consulate: Jiang Yan Hai communicates with the consulate, demonstrating his connection to Chinese authorities and his commitment to the safety of the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai learns about Dane Military Consulting Company, a powerful European mercenary group.
• He orders the preparation of a convoy to evacuate all factory workers, not just the Chinese employees.
• Jiang Yan Hai logs into the Pantheon's 9th website, triggering alerts for the Pantheon members.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates strategic thinking and concern for all lives, not just the Chinese employees.
• Black Lion shows respect and understanding for Jiang Yan Hai's leadership and strategic mindset.
• Jiang Yan Hai exhibits determination and resourcefulness by logging into the Pantheon's website.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and duty towards all lives, not just one's own group.
• The importance of a strong motherland and patriotism.
• The power of unity and collective strength.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and Black Lion discuss the evacuation plan, with Black Lion acknowledging Jiang Yan Hai's leadership.
• Jiang Yan Hai and the Pantheon members interact through their secure chat room, expressing surprise and concern about the website login.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of 14 experienced hackers, known as the Pantheon, are contacted by a mysterious individual, later revealed to be Jiang Yan Hai, alias "Ghost."
• Jiang Yan Hai bypasses their security measures and logs into their private chat server without answering their questions.
• He reveals he wants to borrow the Pantheon's name and seeks their help, as well as a specific piece of information: the US Submarine Firing Command and Password.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai (Ghost): Demonstrates exceptional hacking skills, boldness, and a clear purpose. He shows respect for the Pantheon's abilities but isn't afraid to challenge them.
• Pantheon Members: Realize the extent of Jiang Yan Hai's skills and the possibility that they might not be the best hackers anymore. They consider his request carefully.

Significant Themes

• Aging and Relevance: The Pantheon members grapple with the idea that they might not be the best in their field anymore due to aging and the emergence of new generations.
• Power and Influence: Jiang Yan Hai's request highlights the Pantheon's influence and power, and their responsibility in using it.
• Trust and Confidentiality: The Pantheon's members struggle with trusting Jiang Yan Hai, given his ability to uncover their confidential information.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and the Pantheon: Their interaction is tense yet respectful. Jiang Yan Hai challenges the Pantheon's authority, while they consider his request, weighing the risks and benefits.
• The Pantheon Members Among Themselves: They communicate silently, understanding each other's concerns and decisions, showing a long-standing camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group considers giving the UN information about the mercenaries' illegal activities but faces consequences and risks.
• Jiang Yan Hai leaves the decision to the group and goes offline, preparing for a potential enemy attack.
• The enemy, led by Old Man, approaches the factory but doesn't attack immediately, waiting for dawn.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates his strategic thinking and calm demeanor under pressure.
• Old Man reveals his ruthless and patient nature, planning a well-coordinated attack.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs. Reward: The group weighs the risks and benefits of exposing the mercenaries' activities.
• Preparation and Patience: Both sides prepare for battle, with Old Man demonstrating patience in waiting for the right moment to strike.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai communicates with his team, giving orders and ensuring their safety.
• Old Man interacts with his subordinates, issuing commands and expressing his intentions for the upcoming battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bob Lee (White Headed Eagle) and Jiang Yan Hai (Technician) engage in a long-range sniper duel, with Jiang Yan Hai hitting targets at over 2650 meters.
• The enemy convoy, led by Old Man, is forced to take cover and deploy smoke grenades to obscure the battlefield after suffering sniper casualties.
• Jiang Yan Hai orders an airstrike on the convoy, with four Yingji-18 cruise missiles launched from a Type 052D missile destroyer.

Character Developments

• Bob Lee is shown to be an exceptional sniper, but he's still awestruck by Jiang Yan Hai's skills.
• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates his strategic prowess and calm under pressure, ordering the airstrike without hesitation.
• Old Man shows his tactical acumen by ordering tanks to the front and deploying smoke grenades to protect his convoy.

Significant Themes

• The power of long-range precision strikes and their impact on battlefield dynamics.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of unexpected threats.
• The theme of "great nations" and their uncrossable lines, hinting at the consequences of provoking Jiang Yan Hai's team.

Character Interactions

• Bob Lee and Jiang Yan Hai engage in a silent, long-range sniper duel, showcasing mutual respect and admiration for each other's skills.
• Old Man interacts with his team, demonstrating his ability to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Jiang Yan Hai communicates with his team, giving orders and expressing his confidence in their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Chinese warship launches 8 Yingji-18 cruise missiles at the enemy convoy, with the first batch of 4 missiles reaching supersonic speeds and transitioning to hypersonic flight.
• The missiles, guided by satellites, accurately target and destroy 12 enemy tanks and several trucks, causing significant damage to the enemy forces.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai, the Chinese commander, demonstrates strategic prowess by ordering the missile strike, showcasing his ability to make decisive moves when necessary.
• Old Man, the enemy commander, is shown to be resourceful and quick to react, attempting to evade the missiles, but ultimately fails.

Significant Themes

• The power and precision of modern weaponry, particularly cruise missiles, are highlighted, demonstrating their ability to turn the tide of battle.
• The importance of strategic thinking and quick decision-making in warfare is emphasized through Jiang Yan Hai's actions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai's interaction with Black Lion and Leng Feng reveals his confidence in the upcoming "fireworks display," hinting at his plan to use the warships.
• Old Man's interaction with his driver shows their desperate attempt to evade the missiles, emphasizing their shared fate and the imminent danger they face.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai and his team witness a massive cruise missile bombardment from the sea, destroying a large convoy of vehicles and tanks.
• They secure the factory and sweep the battlefield, finding survivors and eliminating them according to Jiang's orders.
• Jiang discovers Old Man, a mercenary leader, as the sole survivor in an overturned vehicle. Old Man is severely injured but conscious.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates his calm and strategic mindset under pressure, even expressing gratitude to Old Man for providing an opportunity to take down the Dane Company.
• Old Man shows resilience and defiance despite his dire situation, trying to provoke Jiang into killing him quickly.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of modern warfare and its impact on soldiers and civilians.
• The ruthless nature of mercenary work and the personal stakes involved.
• The use of psychological warfare and leverage (threatening Old Man's family) to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and Old Man engage in a tense conversation, with Jiang revealing personal information about Old Man to psychologically torture him.
• Jiang orders his team to bandage Old Man's wounds, indicating that he plans to keep Old Man alive for further interrogation or use.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai, undercover as a defecting CIA agent, lets the captured Chinese soldier go, expecting him to die due to his injuries and the chaotic war environment.
• Leng Feng's team leaves for the United Nations Peacekeeping Force's location, while Jiang Yan Hai's group plans to go to the Port of Haofa to confuse their enemies and join the impending battle there.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking by manipulating the captured soldier's fate and planning their next move.
• Leng Feng shows loyalty and concern for his fellow Chinese soldiers.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and strategy in warfare.
• The consequences of one's actions and the cyclical nature of events.
• The importance of loyalty and patriotism.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and Leng Feng discuss the captured soldier's fate, revealing Jiang's strategic mind.
• Jiang Yan Hai communicates with the Pantheon, hinting at potential future alliances or manipulations.
• Jiang Yan Hai's team prepares to depart, showing unity and determination in the face of adversity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Pantheon members debate on whether to grant Jiang Yan Hai's request to access a submarine's command code.
• They realize that if they don't comply, Jiang Yan Hai could expose their identities and the illegal activities they've done over the years.
• Jiang Yan Hai requests a submarine near the Red Sea to eliminate two bases of the Dane Military Company in Africa.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai (Ghost) is revealed to be driven by a personal vendetta against the Dane Military Company.
• The Pantheon members, despite their disagreements, ultimately decide to comply with Jiang Yan Hai's request to protect their own interests.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between hackers and governments.
• The consequences of illegal activities and the desperation to avoid exposure.
• The use of technology for personal vengeance.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai interacts with the Pantheon through their chatroom, revealing his intentions and demands.
• The Pantheon members discuss and debate among themselves, ultimately deciding to comply with Jiang Yan Hai's request.
• Zeus, the oldest and most respected member, plays a pivotal role in guiding the decision-making process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dane Military Consulting Company, a powerful mercenary group, is hired by the Red Scarf Army to destabilize the Republic of Evia, leading to the assassination of the prime minister and prince, and causing widespread looting and massacres.
• Jiang Yan Hai, seeking revenge, contacts the Pantheon, a secretive organization with deep ties to the US military, to request their assistance in stopping the mercenaries.
• The Pantheon agrees to help and plans to use a strategic missile nuclear submarine, the USS Michigan, to carry out the operation.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai: Driven by revenge for the deaths of innocent people, including his mentor, he seeks the Pantheon's help to stop the mercenaries.
• Zeus (Pantheon Leader): Shows a sense of justice and willingness to help Jiang Yan Hai, despite the potential risks involved.

Significant Themes

• Justice: The theme of justice is prominent, with Jiang Yan Hai seeking it for the victims and Zeus claiming that the Pantheon upholds justice.
• Power and Responsibility: The Pantheon's power is demonstrated, along with the responsibility they feel to use it for good.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and Zeus: They interact through a secure chat, with Jiang Yan Hai requesting help and Zeus agreeing, showing a level of trust and understanding.
• Jiang Yan Hai and the Ghost (Er Dan): They communicate through a virtual assistant, with Jiang Yan Hai expressing his determination for revenge and gratitude for the Pantheon's help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ohio-class submarine receives an order to launch 48 Tomahawk cruise missiles at two locations in the Republic of Evia and its neighboring country.
• The submarine surfaces to release a communication buoy and confirms the order with theater command.
• The submarine launches the missiles, which split into two groups and head towards their targets.
• The Michigan nuclear submarine then dives and changes course, maintaining communication silence for 24 hours.

Character Developments

• Colonel Edward, the captain, shows cautious and meticulous behavior, questioning the order's authenticity and ensuring the submarine's safety before launching the missiles.

Significant Themes

• Military Obedience vs. Caution: The crew follows orders but also shows concern and caution, highlighting the tension between military obedience and personal judgment.
• Global Power Dynamics: The incident reveals the complex power dynamics between nations, with other countries monitoring but not intervening, and the US military seemingly acting unilaterally.

Character Interactions

• Colonel Edward interacts with his crew, giving orders and receiving reports, demonstrating his command and the crew's discipline.
• The crew members interact with each other, showing a sense of urgency and professionalism as they carry out their duties.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Colonel Edward leads a submarine attack on an unknown target, maintaining radio silence to avoid association with the incident.
• Dane Johnson, head of Dane Military Consulting Company, is at their largest African training base, contemplating further actions against the Republic of Evia.
• Twenty-four cruise missiles strike the base, destroying it completely. Dane Johnson is severely injured and dies, realizing the power of the major forces he provoked.

Character Developments

• Colonel Edward prioritizes self-preservation and avoids involvement in the attack.
• Dane Johnson experiences regret and understanding of the true power dynamics before his death.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of provoking major powers.
• The impersonal nature of war and its impact on those involved.
• The theme of regret and realization too late.

Character Interactions

• Colonel Edward and his submarine crew maintain radio silence, avoiding interaction with the outside world.
• Dane Johnson interacts with his thoughts, contemplating his actions and their consequences.
• Dane Johnson's final thoughts connect with Old Man's survival in the forest, highlighting the theme of power dynamics and the consequences of actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A hyena pack attacks and kills humans, symbolizing the harsh reality of the situation.
• Jiang Yan Hai, using the Pantheon's address, launches 48 Tomahawk cruise missiles, destroying two Dane Military Consulting Company bases in Africa.
• The President of the Republic of Evia is attacked, and the Prime Minister is killed by mercenaries hired by the Red Scarf Army. Mohadi becomes the acting head of state.
• The Chinese government agrees to protect Evia's government officials and their families, with the Nanchang Ship and another large supply ship set to arrive at the Port of Haofa for evacuation and protection operations.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates his ability to command US military assets, showcasing his strategic prowess and resourcefulness.
• The Rear Admiral, Captain Gao Yun, and the political commissar on the Nanchang Ship are shocked by Jiang Yan Hai's actions, revealing their respect for his capabilities.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Jiang Yan Hai's ability to command a US strategic nuclear submarine highlights the extent of his influence and power.
• Secrecy and Trust: The need for high-level encryption and secrecy in communicating about Jiang Yan Hai's actions underscores the importance of trust and discretion in such matters.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai interacts with the Pantheon and the US military, demonstrating his ability to manipulate global power dynamics.
• The Rear Admiral, Captain Gao Yun, and the political commissar on the Nanchang Ship interact with Jiang Yan Hai's intelligence, revealing their respect for his actions and their commitment to secrecy and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan Hai separates from his team to check on his friend, Ivan, in Kara Town.
• The town is in chaos due to riots, with fires burning and people fleeing.
• Jiang Yan Hai locates Ivan, who is desperate to save his injured daughter.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan Hai demonstrates his resourcefulness and adaptability by quickly changing into civilian clothes and removing his makeup to blend in with the townspeople.
• Ivan is shown as a desperate and helpless father, willing to grasp at any straw of hope for his daughter's sake.

Significant Themes

• Despicable vs. Noble: Jiang Yan Hai grapples with whether to use despicable methods to save Ivan's daughter, weighing the potential nobility of the outcome against the despicable means.
• Helplessness and Desperation: Ivan's plight highlights the desperation and helplessness of people caught in chaotic situations, relying on strangers for aid.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan Hai and Ivan's encounter is tense and emotional, with Ivan pleading for help and Jiang Yan Hai initially appearing indifferent, only to struggle internally with his decision.
• Jiang Yan Hai's team, Black Lion, and the others, drop him off and continue to Port of Haofa, showing trust in his abilities and the need for swift action.