Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 663: Tripartite Cooperation

Chapter 663: Chapter 663: Tripartite Cooperation

With a massive army pressing in and their forces severely outnumbered, the situation was looking grim. Lin Xi clasped her hands in a plea for mercy, "Big sister, let’s stop fighting. Let’s talk and discuss."

Qian Feng refused to entertain her pleas: "There isn’t room for negotiations with traitors. This is the rule that you set, you must follow through."

On hearing this, everyone looked at Lin Xi with disdain, leaving Lin Xi feeling embarrassed, she retorted, "But when I established the rules, you didn’t oppose it, big sister."

"Expert in scapegoating!" Lu Yi had just blurted out when Lin Xi shot him a cold glare.

However, Su Hui noted something odd: although the pirates had received Qian Feng’s orders to attack, they moved sluggishly forward. It was obvious that the pirates were fatigued and had little fighting spirit left.

Lin Xi then said, "Big sister, we have found the island. If you wipe us out, who will guide you there?"

Qian Feng smiled haughtily, "No worries, I already know the secret of the island and don’t need your guidance. Also, I could leave a few survivors, like the most spineless one among you, Lu Yi."

On hearing this, Lu Yi was indignant; he felt insulted, "What do you mean? Who is the most spineless one here? So what if I am here, I curse you to have a period every day."

"You wretched boy, just wait." Just as Qian Feng finished speaking, Ning Qi felt a horrible stomachache.

Lin Xi, who was observant, noticed this. She was a bit impressed by Lu Yi’s doomsaying skills and hastily urged, "Lu Yi, hurry, say something else."

"Um ..." Lu Yi pondered for a moment, then said: "Your swimming skills are not that great, and yet you’re being so reckless. Be careful of seasickness."

Qian Feng dismissed his words at first, but hearing someone start vomiting altered her expressions.

Everyone was impressed by Lu Yi’s doomsaying ability, which could hurt both friends and enemies. Why hadn’t they noticed it before?

Lu Yi was also puzzled: "Am I really that potent!"

At this point, the boss stepped in. "Qian Feng, we are all here for treasure hunting. It’s pointless to fight such a battle that ultimately leaves both of us defeated. You’ve seen what’s happened just after the start, with many casualties. If it continues like this, the consequences can only be more catastrophic. Are you really willing to waste manpower? Only through cooperation, can we minimize casualties."

The boss’s words were reasonable, and the pirates stopped advancing, all looking at Qian Feng, hoping for her to make a decision that benefited everyone.

Ning Qi and Qian Ying, one with stomach pain and the other with seasickness, were having a tough time too. Their eyes were also on Qian Feng.

"Fine. We’ll cooperate once, but you must keep me updated about everything you know. If I find out that you’ve hidden any information, I won’t be lenient. In order to build a foundation of trust, let us perform a hostage exchange.

Qian Feng believed the cooperation formed between three different forces was inherently unreliable due to varying motivations, and it was essential that each party provide a hostage to one another. Once the cooperation ended, the hostages would be released.

Gu Fan frowned. He didn’t think any of his companions should play the part of a hostage.

However, the boss was open to the idea and advised Gu Fan to accept the request to prevent Qian Feng from launching another attack.

Gu Fan sought Lin Xi’s opinion: "Given your understanding of Qian Feng, would she abandon her sisters from Shennv Xuanhui?"

Lin Xi nodded in agreement: "Qian Feng wouldn’t abandon her sisters. Those are her rules, and if she breaks them, she would be considered a betrayer, akin to me."

"We could do that, but who will go?" Gu Fan hesitated, examining his companions, none of whom seemed to volunteer.

This was when Lin Xi suggested: "The hostage, as a compensation, could opt out of participating in the future actions."

Qian Feng and the boss both agreed to the proposal, and thus, the three-party cooperation was initiated.

Lu Yi was the first to step forward, offering: "Gu Fan, let me be the hostage. I have the experience, and I won’t let you down."

Ouyang Jin also wanted to secure a spot: "Given the current situation, I should step up as a guide. This is my responsibility."

"You call yourself a guide, but where is your sense of responsibility? Don’t play up your role." After much deliberation, Gu Fan still couldn’t decide who should be sent as a hostage, but Leng Le was already impatient: "What’s going on? You guys haven’t decided yet?"

"Xu Haowen, you go to the boss’s side." As soon as Gu Fan said this, Xu Haowen was against it. "What do you mean? Gu Fan, do you think I would hold you back? No way. I want to participate in the action. I want to explore the ruins of ancient super civilization, no matter how dangerous it is."

Seeing Xu Haowen so passionate, Gu Fan felt a headache and had to let Lu Yi go to the boss’s side.

A little time passes, Qian Ying also came on board, grinning, "Long time, no see. Everyone, are you welcoming me?"

On seeing Qian Ying, everyone’s expressions changed. They decided to blindfold Qian Ying, get her to wear gloves to make sure she wasn’t controlling anyone.

Qian Ying strongly disagreed with this, saying it was just a way to torture the hostages and demanded fair treatment.

In the end, everyone felt a bit overboard, so they merely got Qian Ying to wear gloves, tied her hands behind her back, and commanded others to keep their distance from her.

Gu Fan looked at Qian Ying and then at Leng Le. He felt both women were difficult to deal with. Definitely couldn’t keep them together and decided to separate them in different rooms.

At this time, Ning Qi went to the boss’s side, Hai was already at Qian Feng’s side, and the hostage exchange went smoothly.

As Gu Fan hesitated, Jie proposed to go to Qian Feng’s side, so he and Hai could back each other up.

Gu Fan was a bit uncomfortable because he would have no friends by his side, but Jie was adamant. Gu Fan had no choice but to agree.

When Hai saw that Jie had also come, he was surprised and his face turned serious. He didn’t hope that person coming would be Jie, but he guessed it would probably be Jie.

Qian Xue wasn’t pleased with the two male hostages: "What the hell? Sent two annoying men."

"Enough, just make do. Assign a few pirates to watch them," Qian Feng said, not minding the hostages she held. Her attention was on the large cargo ship where Gu Fan and Lin Xi were talking. Their expressions were focused, as if only each other existed in their eyes.

Qian Feng gritted her teeth, "Ugh, all that lovey-dovey talk between you two! I swear, as long as I live, you two will never be able to get your marriage licenses."