Chapter 431: Ye Feng’s Former Subordinates
"What did you say?"
The thief’s face turned red and white with anger, looking as if he was ready to fight Lin Tian desperately.
Lin Tian looked at him and asked, "Do you want to fight me? I advise you to give up, you’re not my match."
Lin Tian’s words completely enraged the thief, whose muscles bulged as he raised his fist to swing at Lin Tian.
"If you hit me, none of you five will be able to escape today. I suggest you calm down." Lin Tian sat casually in the chair, smoking a cigarette, clearly not taking him seriously.
The bald guy stopped the thief, giving Lin Tian another once-over, and asked, "Brother, how did you find us?"
Lin Tian glanced at the thief and said, "I followed him from the mall."
Upon hearing Lin Tian’s words, the nerves of the five people immediately tensed up, especially the bald guy, whose breathing became much heavier. "You could see Scarface Monkey in action?"
Scarface Monkey was the nickname of the thief.
The five of them looked astonished. When it came to hand speed, there wasn’t anyone faster than Scarface Monkey in the whole thieving circle. Even watching him directly in action, it was hard to notice his subtle moves, like a seasoned cheat in a card game.
Lin Tian nodded, "Yeah, I saw him switch seven rings while I was bored, and he bought one too. Oh, and I knew he wore a mask when he went."
Scarface Monkey was utterly shocked, swallowing hard as fine sweat appeared on his forehead. His heart raced.
He felt as if Lin Tian had seen through him.
The bald guy was also stunned, cautiously asking, "Brother, just say what you want to; don’t beat around the bush. I’m not smart enough to understand all the twists and turns."
"Don’t call me ’brother’, I’m not your brother yet," Lin Tian said. "I heard everything you just said. What if I told you I’m Ye Feng’s brother? Would you believe it?"
The bald guy didn’t answer immediately. After pondering for a while, he finally nodded, "I believe it."
Seeing through Scarface Monkey in action surely meant he was a master, and such a master wouldn’t use this to deceive because there was no need.
"Do you have any news about Feng?" asked the bald guy. He was already thirty, and calling a lad under twenty ’sir’ didn’t feel strange but rather appropriate because of the other party’s abilities.
Lin Tian’s gaze dimmed, and he sighed, "Feng, he... sacrificed himself."
The five of them immediately stood up from their chairs, breathing heavily.
Who was Ye Feng?
Ye Feng was a genius, becoming a famous thief at a young age. His meticulous planning greatly increased the success rate of difficult operations. He was also an extraordinary figure, a top-notch hacker in the country, skilled in a wide variety of thief techniques, and even Scarface Monkey’s hand speed couldn’t compare. He created many miracles in the industry, ultimately becoming the head of all thieves in Kanyue City.
Someone saying Ye Feng was dead, how laughable!
The bald guy’s first reaction was that Lin Tian was lying, spinning a huge lie.
But seeing Lin Tian’s serious look, his heart turned half-cold. Ye Feng was sentimental, and even if something happened, he would contact his brothers, but now he had been out of contact for a month. Other than death, there seemed to be no other explanation.
The bald guy believed it, but the tattooed man didn’t. He stared sharply at Lin Tian like an eagle and asked coldly, "You say, how did Feng die?"
"I can’t tell you the details of his death. You just need to know he was a hero; he sacrificed himself for the nation."
Lin Tian could tell they had a deep affection for Ye Feng, and he wanted to tell the truth but had to keep it hidden.
"Sacrificed for the nation?"
Their bodies trembled slightly, as they understood well what kind of person Ye Feng was. Sentimental and stealing with a code was Ye Feng’s label. Although he was born a thief, he didn’t just steal any money. Moreover, he was a patriotic person.
Someone with extraordinary skills who loved his country. Saying he sacrificed himself for the nation made it unbelievable yet impossible not to believe.
"Where is Feng’s grave? We want to see it," said Scarface Monkey.
Lin Tian nodded, "In Nanshan Cemetery, but it’s just a cenotaph. He was blown to pieces fighting the enemy."
The five of them appeared soulless, slumping back into their chairs. If they were not completely convinced by Lin Tian’s words earlier, they couldn’t help but believe now. There was even a grave; how could they not believe it?
"So tell us, what are you here for?"
Lin Tian asked, "Do you know Bai Shishi and Du Dahai?"
The bald guy looked at Lin Tian and nodded. If they didn’t know these two, they might as well not hang around in Kanyue City.
"Then do you know Black Gold Security Company?"
The five of them shook their heads.
"No problem." Lin Tian tossed away the cigarette butt and stepped on it, saying, "You’ll soon find out because I’m going to replace Du Dahai! So, I want you to join my force."
As he spoke, Lin Tian’s entire demeanor changed, full of killing intent and imposing.
"Actually, getting you to join wasn’t my idea; it was Chen Moxiang’s request for me to do so."
Lin Tian paused, then laughed, "By the way, Chen Moxiang is the woman who went looking for Ye Feng. I can tell you, Chen Moxiang is from the Security Management Institute, and she’s already got her eyes on you. But she’s too lazy to make a move, so she sent me."
"Hissing~"
The five people took a sharp breath, looking at Lin Tian in surprise.
They always thought they were being watched by the police due to their serial offenses, but they didn’t expect to alarm the Security Management Institute.
These were two completely different concepts; one might have a chance to escape, but the other meant no chance of survival. Even if they changed their faces daily with masks, they would still be caught.
From Lin Tian’s words, they also gathered another piece of information. Ye Feng’s death was related to the Security Management Institute, which explained the ’sacrifice for the nation’.
"What do you think? Have you made up your minds? If you join my security company, the Security Management Institute won’t pursue your past mistakes. Of course, I’ll arrange some other jobs for you. It’s better to do less stealing."
"So, are we becoming guards?" the tattooed man asked.
Clearly, this was a concern for all five of them who weren’t just willing to be thieves.
Lin Tian shook his head, "What you’ll be doing is tougher than being guards, more dangerous, and tedious."
Scarface Monkey frowned, "Then what is it?"
"Making you the eyes, monitoring the whole of Kanyue City. I need to know about any movements immediately."
The five of them exchanged glances; this was an intelligence job.
Lin Tian said, "You can think it over before answering me. If you’re willing to join, return the rings you stole today and then come find me. If not, I suggest you run quickly, preferably abroad, so you might not get caught."