Chapter 335
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Chapter 335: Captain?
Upon seeing the cloak and the straight sword, Lin Qiye did not let his guard down for a moment. He remained focused on the other party, ready to act at any time.
Although this was standard equipment for the Night Watchmen, it did not mean that others wouldn’t use such attire to deceive others. In times like this, it was always wise to stay vigilant.
“No need to be so tense,” Ye Fan said with a smile, introducing himself. “I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Great Xia Night Watchmen, Ye Fan.”
“Night Watchmen, Commander-in-Chief?”
Hearing these words, Lin Qiye’s brows furrowed even tighter.
How could the esteemed Commander-in-Chief of the Night Watchmen suddenly appear in this unknown corner of the sea? Moreover, it seemed he was waiting for them…
“How can you prove your identity?” Lin Qiye asked calmly.
Ye Fan chuckled and pointed to the side at Cao Yuan. “He can vouch for me.”
Lin Qiye, Bai Li Pangpang, and An Qingyu were taken aback, turning to look at Cao Yuan, who had already put down his straight sword and nodded at everyone.
“That’s right, this is Commander Ye. He was the one who transferred me from the fasting place to Jiuhua Mountain.”
“If you still don’t believe us, you can look at our emblem.” Ye Fan pulled out his emblem from his pocket, and beneath the emblem’s design, the name “Ye Fan” was neatly written.
Lin Qiye and the others exchanged glances, their expressions turning strange as they silently sheathed their weapons…
This was their superior!
The leader of the entire Great Xia Night Watchmen, one of the five human elites!
If a fight had broken out just now, it would have been quite the spectacle.
“Ahem, ahem… So it’s Commander Ye.” Lin Qiye cleared his throat a few times, feeling somewhat awkward. “We were unaware of the situation earlier and may have been disrespectful…”
Ye Fan waved his hand with a smile. “Maintaining vigilance is a good thing.”
“Were you just passing by, or…”
“I came specifically to find you.”
…
Lin Qiye’s mouth twitched slightly.
Hadn’t he just escaped from prison? Why was even Commander Ye looking for him?!
Seemingly sensing Lin Qiye’s thoughts, Ye Fan shook his head. “Don’t worry, I’m not here to cause you trouble. Even if you hadn’t escaped from the fasting place, I would have released you today.”
“Perhaps I should thank you for keeping the fasting place secure for Master Chen. If that group of prisoners had escaped, it would indeed have been quite a hassle.”
Hearing this, Lin Qiye finally felt relieved.
“Then, Commander Ye, you’re looking for me…”
Ye Fan sniffed the air and smiled. “Are you eating grilled fish? Could you spare me a skewer? Let’s sit down and chat while we eat.”
Lin Qiye was taken aback.
Moments later, five figures gathered around the deck of the ice ship, each munching on their grilled fish.
Bai Li Pangpang looked at Lin Qiye suspiciously, beginning to wonder if he had some sort of foresight; otherwise, how could he have perfectly skewered five fish…
Lin Qiye was also puzzled. How had he randomly skewered exactly five fish? Moreover, at the time he skewered them, his spiritual sense had only detected four. Where had the extra fish come from…
Suddenly, Lin Qiye thought of a possibility and glanced at Ye Fan, who was enjoying his meal, his expression turning strange.
Could it be…
Ye Fan finished his grilled fish with great satisfaction, let out a long sigh, wiped his greasy hands on his cloak, and said, “The taste is good. Now, let’s talk business.”
The four of them immediately sat up straight.
“Lin Qiye,” Ye Fan’s gaze fell on him as he spoke seriously, “What do you think about special teams?”
“Special teams?” Lin Qiye was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Ye Fan to ask this question. After pondering for a moment, he replied, “They are special groups composed of individuals with exceptional strength, tasked with different responsibilities?”
Ye Fan nodded, agreeing with Lin Qiye’s viewpoint.
“Then, how would you feel about being the captain of a special team?”
“Pfft—!”
Cough, cough, cough…
Bai Li Pangpang nearly choked on a piece of fish, vigorously patting his chest until he finally recovered, staring at Lin Qiye in shock.
Not just him, An Qingyu and Cao Yuan were equally surprised, turning to look at Lin Qiye simultaneously.
“Me as the captain of a special team?” Lin Qiye’s voice instinctively rose, bewildered. “But… aren’t the current special teams functioning well? And my strength is far inferior to theirs.”
“You misunderstood my meaning.” Ye Fan said calmly. “I’m not saying you should replace any existing team captain, but rather… to form an entirely new special team, with you as the captain.”
Lin Qiye seemed to realize something and tentatively asked, “The fifth special team?”
“Exactly.” Ye Fan nodded.
“Currently, the number of mysterious occurrences within the Great Xia is increasing, and their strength is growing stronger. It’s becoming difficult for the existing special teams to maintain social stability as they did before.”
“Moreover, the current situation in Great Xia is quite unique. We need a new team to fulfill the role of the fifth special team, so… the establishment of the fifth special team is urgent.”
“The most crucial aspect of forming a new special team is selecting the captain.”
“But why choose me?” Lin Qiye couldn’t help but ask. “I’m just a newcomer who joined the Night Watchmen a little over a year ago, and my strength is only at the ‘Chuan’ level. There should be many Night Watchmen with more experience and greater strength than me, right?”
Ye Fan smiled and shook his head. “Do you know what is most important for a captain of a special team?”
“Strength? Decision-making ability?” Lin Qiye guessed.
“No, the most important thing… is potential.” Ye Fan said earnestly. “A special team is composed of the most promising individuals in Great Xia. In the eyes of others, each of them is a genius, a prodigy! They possess powerful abilities, and their rate of growth is astonishing…”
“And the captain of a special team must be the best of the best, the prodigy among prodigies! They must have the ability to lead the entire team, to be the one who guides the team’s growth, and to be ahead of everyone else!”
“The further and faster the captain goes, the harder the other team members will strive to keep up, and the entire special team’s strength will soar at an incredible rate! Ultimately, it will become the top team in Great Xia.”
Ye Fan looked into Lin Qiye’s eyes, speaking each word deliberately:
“And you, Lin Qiye… are the most promising young person among all the Night Watchmen in Great Xia.”
“You are the only choice for the captain of the fifth special team.”
