Chapter 1700 The Real Mastermind

The sun shines through the clouds and onto the sparkling sea, and the sea breeze blows gently, carrying a salty and humid atmosphere. Duan Jinglin and Qin Yuan walked side by side on the path leading to the "Heart of the Ocean", chatting and laughing, enjoying this rare quiet time.

"Instructor Qin, have you heard of the legend of 'Heart of the Ocean'?" Duan Jinglin turned to look at Qin Yuan, his eyes shining with curiosity.

Qin Yuan smiled slightly and shook his head: "I would like to hear the details."

Duan Jinglin cleared his throat and spoke vividly: "It is said that there is a mysterious gem hidden in the deepest part of this sea. It has the power to control the ocean. Whenever the moon is full, the gem will emit dazzling light. The light guides brave explorers to find it, but so far, no one has been able to actually find the gem.”

After listening, Qin Yuan commented with a smile: "This legend is quite interesting, but I believe in science and facts more. The power of the ocean comes from the laws of nature, not from some mysterious gems."

Duan Jinglin nodded, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "Instructor Qin, you are always so sensible. However, sometimes, these legends can also add some romance and mystery to life, right?"

The two continued to move forward, and before they knew it, they had reached the depths of the "Heart of the Ocean". There are few people here, only the sound of waves crashing on the rocks and the occasional call of seagulls. Duan Jinglin stopped and looked around, feeling an ominous premonition suddenly surge in his heart.

"Instructor Qin, something seems wrong here..." Duan Jinglin said in a low voice.

Qin Yuan also noticed something unusual. He frowned slightly and glanced around sharply: "Yes, it's too quiet. Moreover, the atmosphere here is a bit depressing."

At this moment, a rush of footsteps came from the woods not far away. Immediately afterwards, more than a dozen thugs armed with sharp blades poured out from all directions and surrounded them. The eyes of these people were full of ferocity and indifference, as if they were beasts ready to pounce and bite at any time.

"Who are you? What do you want to do?" Although Duan Jinglin was horrified, he still pretended to be calm and asked.

One of the thugs sneered and stepped forward: "Humph, you don't even know us? We are from the Black Panther Gang in Haidong City. Today is the day you die!"

When Duan Jinglin heard this, his heart trembled. He had heard of the Black Panther Gang, a notorious gang organization in Haidong City that specialized in various illegal and criminal activities. Unexpectedly, they would meet here today.

"Instructor Qin..." Duan Jinglin looked at Qin Yuan, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

Qin Yuan patted Duan Jinglin's shoulder and told him not to be afraid: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

After saying that, Qin Yuan took a step forward and stared at the thug with piercing eyes: "Black Panther Gang? Humph, I, Qin Yuan, have never been afraid of anyone. If you know each other today, get out of here. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!" "

There was an unquestionable majesty in Qin Yuan's words, which made the thugs stunned. But soon, they came to their senses and showed ferocious smiles.

"Hmph, who do you think you are? How dare you talk to us like this!" A thug roared and slashed at Qin Yuan with a knife.

Qin Yuan dodged and easily dodged the attack. At the same time, he quickly took action, grabbed the thug's wrist, and twisted it hard. With a "click" sound, the thug's arm was instantly broken.

"Ah——" The thug let out a shrill scream and fell to the ground.

When the other thugs saw this, they were shocked. They didn't expect that this seemingly ordinary man could be so powerful. But soon, they reacted and rushed towards Qin Yuan and Duan Jinglin with their sharp blades waving.

Qin Yuan and Duan Jinglin stood back to back, facing these vicious thugs. Qin Yuan is strong and agile, and every dodge and counterattack is just right. Although Duan Jinglin was not as powerful as Qin Yuan, he was not afraid and tried his best to deal with the enemy.

"Jing Lin, be careful!" Qin Yuan suddenly shouted.

Duan Jinglin was stunned when he saw a thug taking advantage of him and slashing at him with a knife. He quickly ducked sideways, but his arm was still cut by the blade. The blood instantly dyed his sleeves red.

"Are you okay?" Qin Yuan quickly came to Duan Jinglin's side and asked with concern.

Duan Jinglin gritted his teeth and shook his head: "It's okay, I can still persist."

Qin Yuan nodded, with a fierce look in his eyes: "Okay, then let's get rid of all these bastards together!"

After saying that, Qin Yuan and Duan Jinglin plunged into the fierce battle again. They cooperated tacitly, attacking and defending, gradually forcing the thugs to retreat.

Finally, with the joint efforts of Qin Yuan and Duan Jinglin, all the thugs were knocked to the ground. They were wailing or groaning, and they no longer had the arrogance they had before.

Qin Yuan and Duan Jinglin looked at each other and smiled, their hearts filled with the joy of victory. They know that being able to turn danger into safety this time depends not only on their own strength, but also on mutual trust and cooperation.

"Instructor Qin, thank you." Duan Jinglin looked at Qin Yuan, his eyes full of gratitude.

Qin Yuan patted Duan Jinglin's shoulder and said with a smile: "Thank you for what? We are comrades-in-arms and brothers. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will face them together."

Duan Jinglin nodded, feeling moved in his heart.

At night in Haidong City, neon lights flash, reflecting the prosperity and hustle and bustle of the city. In an antique restaurant, Qin Yuan and Duan Jinglin were sitting around a carved wooden table, enjoying their rare leisure time. The table was filled with a variety of seafood delicacies. The two of them chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was relaxed and happy.

"Instructor Qin, do you think Qing Kung really exists in this world?" Duan Jinglin suddenly changed the subject, his eyes shining with curiosity.

Qin Yuan smiled slightly, picked up a piece of fish and put it into his mouth. After chewing it carefully, he slowly said: "Qing Kung Fu? That's just an exaggeration in martial arts novels. However, in the kung fu we practice, there are indeed some movements that can People are more agile in their actions, but they are still far from truly 'flying over walls and flying over walls'."

Duan Jinglin nodded, with a trace of yearning flashing in his eyes: "Even so, he is very powerful. Instructor Qin, please teach me a few tricks so that I can protect myself when I encounter danger in the future."

Qin Yuan smiled and shook his head: "You should lay a solid foundation first. Eagerness for quick success is a taboo in martial arts."

The two were getting excited about talking when suddenly, the door of the restaurant was pushed open violently, and a gust of cold wind mixed with the sound of rapid footsteps rushed in. Meng Tianyu, the young heir to the Meng Group, appeared in front of them with a panicked expression and sweating profusely.

"Qin Yuan, Duan Jinglin, you are here!" Meng Tianyu saw them at a glance, and walked straight towards them as if he saw a life-saving straw.

Qin Yuan and Duan Jinglin looked at each other, feeling a little surprised in their hearts. Although they and Meng Tianyu knew each other, they did not have a deep friendship. If Meng Tianyu came so eagerly at this time, something big must have happened.

"Tianyu, what's wrong? What happened?" Qin Yuan put down his chopsticks and asked seriously.

Meng Tianyu took a breath and said anxiously: "Qin Yuan, I was assassinated! Tonight, on my way home, a group of people suddenly rushed out, holding sharp blades. Fortunately, I reacted quickly and escaped. But I know , they won’t give up, so I can only come to you for help.”

When Qin Yuan heard this, he frowned slightly and looked at Meng Tianyu with a deep look: "Assassination? Are you sure it's not an ordinary robbery or misunderstanding?"

Meng Tianyu shook his head firmly: "No, it was definitely an assassination. Those people had a clear goal and rushed directly towards me. They also had extraordinary skills and were definitely not ordinary street gangsters."

Duan Jinglin was frightened when he heard this. He couldn't help but interjected: "Are they still there now? Have you called the police?"

Meng Tianyu shook his head: "I dare not call the police. This matter is too complicated and involves many interests. Moreover, I suspect that there are people from them in the police. I can only come to you, Qin Yuan, I know you are The most powerful person, you must help me!”

Qin Yuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Haha, that's interesting. It seems that Tianyu and we all enjoy the same 'treatment'."

Meng Tianyu was stunned and looked at Qin Yuan in confusion. Qin Yuan explained: "Not long ago, Jing Lin and I were attacked by a group of unknown people. It seems that we are all involved in some big trouble."

Duan Jinglin also suddenly realized: "No wonder, I feel that something is wrong with today's things. Instructor Qin, what should we do now?"

Qin Yuan looked at Meng Tianyu with sharp eyes: "Tianyu, tell us what happened in detail first, especially those suspicious candidates. Only by finding the mastermind behind this can we formulate countermeasures."

Meng Tianyu nodded and began to recall the whole incident. He described how he discovered he was being followed, how he cleverly avoided it, and the characteristics and movement patterns of those people. Qin Yuan and Duan Jinglin listened carefully and asked key questions from time to time to help Meng Tianyu sort out his thoughts.

"Wait a minute, you said one of the leaders among those people has a special tattoo?" Qin Yuan suddenly interrupted Meng Tianyu, with a glimmer of light in his eyes.

Meng Tianyu nodded: "Yes, that is a very strange tattoo, like an eagle spreading its wings, but there are many strange symbols on the wings."

Qin Yuan pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Duan Jinglin: "Jinglin, do you remember if any of the people we met before had similar tattoos?"

Duan Jinglin recalled it and shook his head: "No, there is no such tattoo in my memory. However, this does not mean anything. Maybe they are just temporary hired killers, and they do not necessarily all have tattoos."

Qin Yuan nodded in agreement. He looked at Meng Tianyu again: "Tianyu, besides this tattoo, do you have any other clues? For example, have you offended anyone recently, or have you made any major business decisions that may have touched the interests of some people?"

Meng Tianyu smiled bitterly: "Qin Yuan, you also know that since I took over the Meng Group, there have been constant troubles. Business competition, internal power struggles, and unknown undercurrents. The people I offended are too many. There are so many, I don’t even know which link is the problem.”

Qin Yuan frowned when he heard this. He knew that this matter was far more complicated than imagined. But now that Meng Tianyu has found them, he can't sit idly by.

"Tianyu, don't panic first." Qin Yuan patted Meng Tianyu on the shoulder, "Jing Lin and I will help you find out about this matter. However, you must also be mentally prepared. Once we intervene, we may It will reveal some truths that you don’t want to face.”

Meng Tianyu nodded firmly: "Qin Yuan, as long as you can save my life and reveal the truth, I will do anything you want!"

Qin Yuan smiled slightly, with a confident light shining in his eyes: "Okay, then let's work together to find out the mastermind behind this!"

The sky in Haidong City was gloomy, as if foreshadowing the coming storm. Qin Yuan walked firmly into the towering office building of the Meng Group. His purpose is to help Meng Tianyu investigate those who may attack him and uncover the darkness hidden behind the glamor.

In Meng Tianyu's office, the two sat face to face, with various materials spread out on the table. The atmosphere was tense and serious.

"Qin Yuan, I really don't know what to do." Meng Tianyu's voice had a hint of helplessness, "These people are my relatives or important shareholders. I can't imagine that they will attack me."

Qin Yuan's eyes were deep, he tapped the table gently, and said slowly: "Tianyu, I understand your feelings. But we can't be emotional now, we must analyze it calmly. Based on our previous investigation and the information you provided, we have locked Three suspicious candidates. Now, we have to investigate one by one to find out the real mastermind.”

Meng Tianyu nodded with a firm expression: "Okay, let's get started. The first one is Liu Yan. She is the second largest shareholder of the Meng Group and has been eyeing the control of the group."

Qin Yuan flipped through Liu Yan's information and frowned slightly: "Indeed, judging from the financial records, Liu Yan's power within the group has expanded rapidly in recent years, and she seems to be dissatisfied with your decisions. But based on these , is not enough to prove that she is the mastermind behind it.”

Meng Tianyu sighed: "I know, but her ambition and hostility towards me are obvious. Moreover, she has the ability to hire professional killers."

Qin Yuan nodded and put Liu Yan's information aside: "Let's move on to the next one, your sister, Meng Jiaojiao."

When Meng Jiaojiao was mentioned, Meng Tianyu's expression became complicated: "Jiaojiao... I always thought she was the person who supported me the most. But recently, her behavior has been a bit abnormal. She suddenly started to have frequent contact with the group's people. The higher-ups even tried to interfere with my decision-making.”

Qin Yuan flipped through Meng Jiaojiao's information and his eyes stopped on a recent photo of her with a mysterious man: "Who is this man?"

Meng Tianyu shook his head: "I don't know him, but Jiaojiao seems to be very dependent on him. I checked his background, but found nothing."

A glimmer of light flashed in Qin Yuan's eyes: "This may be our breakthrough. Continue to investigate, and we must find out the identity and purpose of this man."