Be Careful, Scum Dad! Mommy Is Back!
Chapter 417: Fighting Side by Side (Part 2)

Chapter 417: Chapter 417: Fighting Side by Side (Part 2)

Lu Xining accepted the "Heart of the Deep Sea."

She did not tell him that there were no additional secrets inside.

Ji Muye received a message from Ma Sai, stating that his team had already mostly dealt with the primary wiring of the bombs onboard.

What remained were scattered isolated devices, which would require time to tackle one by one.

The door lock of the room had been smashed earlier by the mermaid’s tail, leaving it jammed shut and unresponsive to key cards. Danrus had no choice but to have the bodyguards forcefully break it open.

A series of loud bangs echoed from outside.

Lu Xining’s almond-shaped eyes burned with intensity as she said calmly, "They’re panicking, which means the situation has already spiraled out of their control—it’s beyond containment now."

She turned to look at Ji Muye beside her. His current status was sensitive, leaving him unable to act directly on many matters.

"In a moment, make sure you don’t get blood on your hands. Leave the rest to us."

Ji Muye felt a sudden warmth surging inside him, a faint sense of being cared for and protected.

"...Alright, I’ll follow your lead."

Cheng Cang felt like his teeth were about to rot from the sugary exchange in their dialogue.

Just to be safe, Lu Xining still pulled Ji Muye out to the balcony and recapped the sensitive details regarding his secret mission in the bio-lab, warning him about possible spies nearby.

Everything he was doing at the moment was under someone else’s surveillance.

From the moment Lu Xining began speaking to him about the task, Ji Muye’s gaze never left her face.

He admitted, "I know."

When Ji Muye decided to take this path, his goal was clear—to claim one of the most coveted, powerful positions within his grandfather’s operations.

Twenty or thirty years ago, that position was held by his grandfather’s most brilliant protégé.

The stern and unimpeachable Yan Luhuai.

It was during a secret operation that Yan Luhuai accidentally exposed their mission, leading to the deaths of all forty-eight colleagues who worked alongside him. They suffered horrific torture before their deaths.

Yan Luhuai was the only one who emerged alive from that hell.

The aftermath he faced was unsurprising.

Upon returning, he began suffering severe psychological disorders—haunted, sleepless, and unable to continue in his role.

They claimed it was for "quiet convalescence at home," but in reality, the entire Yan Family was placed under intense surveillance from above.

Currently, Ji Muye was fighting for that same position—a mix of danger and power, a place where he could swiftly achieve his ultimate goals.

"I know you’re collaborating with Xi Juan."

"Be extra cautious going forward. Ensure that Yu You reviews every contract thoroughly."

The legal counsel overseeing Lu Xining’s laboratory was Yu You, an internationally renowned lawyer with impeccable professionalism and a sterling track record. Most importantly, he came with an untouchable red-tier background and lived in high-security military quarters, making his personal safety well assured.

Some things couldn’t be discussed openly, but Lu Xining understood the underlying message.

"Ji Muye, this path will not be easy."

"Mm, I know. Since I’ve already taken the step forward, I have no intention of turning back."

Only by firmly occupying that position could he fully protect her and their shared sphere in both the political and commercial worlds.

Lu Xining shared all the information she possessed with Ji Muye, ensuring that he was prepared in advance. However, she chose not to reveal the truths behind Shang Lvxing and Haozi’s identities.

If Ji Muye truly wanted to investigate, uncovering their identities was merely a matter of time.

Especially considering the extensive, intertwined ties between the Yan Family and his grandfather.

The enemy of an enemy is a friend.

In just a few minutes, the two exchanged all their gathered intelligence.

With no lingering concerns.

Lu Xining and Ji Muye returned to the room.

"I’ll give this to the Royal Cruise suite—this door is surprisingly resilient! They’ve been hammering away at it for so long and still haven’t broken through. Honestly, I almost feel bad for them outside."

Cheng Cang kept an eye on the entrance while casually assembling a freshly constructed weapon.

He aimed mockingly at the noisy door, firing a pretend shot.

If it weren’t for the bio-lab’s monitoring capabilities, which alerted them to any appearances, he’d have already stormed out to deal with those bodyguards earlier. A direct confrontation would’ve saved him from skulking around in humiliation—damaging his image.

Lu Xining, standing behind the shattered bathroom door, watched as the blue patterns on the mermaid boy inside gradually faded away.

Neither she nor Shang Lvxing had the same type of firearms that Cheng Cang and Ji Muye wielded.

But in her hands was her precision-crafted projectile—a transparent-stringed boomerang capable of slicing through her opponent’s arteries in an instant and returning to her grip seamlessly.

Shang Lvxing leisurely removed his glasses, revealing a pair of shadowy, cunning eyes.

Earlier, when the mermaid shattered the door lock and resealed the room, he had also swept all the bodyguards into the hallway, leaving their weapons inside.

He picked up a fallen axe from the ground, weighed it in his hand, and found it suitably comfortable.

"Good axe."

Cheng Cang, growing impatient, muttered, "The time is up. It’s about time they had a taste of what getting sniped feels like."

The banging sounds at the door transitioned into the crackling of heavy weaponry striking it.

A hole soon appeared in the door lock.

The four of them braced themselves.

Danrus and Meng Lai, desperate to claim their prize, instead found themselves facing axes hurtling toward them as soon as the door gave way.

"Yilijite!" Rexiva shouted in alarm.

Unable to dodge in time, he was struck directly in the shoulder by Shang Lvxing’s axe, his face turning pale from the pain.

Meng Lai raised his weapon and unleashed a frenzied barrage at Shang Lvxing.

But the opponent had already vanished from his line of sight. Meanwhile, three of Cheng Cang’s shots flew true—two hit Rexiva as he tried to support Yilijite, sending searing agony to his knees and forcing him down.

The third grazed Danrus’s arm, leaving a streak of blood.

Cheng Cang’s expression darkened as he maintained his composure, wasting no effort and landing every shot.

Those ungrateful bastards—responsible for his foster father’s tormented death—had become Cheng Cang’s inexhaustible driving force.

Lu Xining’s weapon was unfamiliar to Meng Lai’s crew, but with it, she swiftly repelled the intruding bodyguards. Ji Muye stayed close by, offering cover. The two of them worked with decent synergy.

Neither had sustained injuries thus far.

They had assumed Shang Lvxing intended to rush out with the axe for some melee combat, yet instead, he used the axes for precision throws—with a success rate of one hundred percent.

With a smirk, he remarked, "Do you think I’m that foolish?"

Lu Xining: "..."

It was rare to see her at a loss for words, and Ji Muye couldn’t help but let a subtle grin curve his lips.

Cheng Cang’s shooting skills were beyond Lu Xining’s expectations.

Like pulling magic tricks, he drew spare parts from all corners of his body and seamlessly swapped them out when empty.

Meanwhile, back in the bathroom, the mermaid boy who had previously intended to step in and help retreated into the tub upon witnessing their fighting capabilities.

He quietly soaked his tail again.

Just as he closed his eyes, a faintly audible sound reached him—from the outer hull near the bathroom window.

His eyes snapped open, releasing a sound that sent chills down everyone’s spine.

Lu Xining turned quickly to meet his gaze, a sharp alarm gripping her chest.

...Not good!