Shi Qinghua was well aware of the complexity surrounding Struwa, and he knew that investigating and understanding it thoroughly in a short time would not be an easy task.
The current priority was to find Yang Fan; everything else could be delayed.
"Brother Qi, continue searching for Yang Fan and disregard other matters for now. Also, inform everyone that starting now, all bases and branch organizations are to be in silent mode, ceasing all activities and missions. The Skull Society's retaliation will come sooner or later."
"Brother Hua, I'll get right on it." With the situation being urgent, Brother Qi dared not delay.
...
The sun disappeared over the horizon, and the colorful twilight painted the western sky where sea and sky met.
Yang Fan woke up, stretched lazily, yawned, and looked around. A deserted island was just that—a deserted island, with nothing but the endless sea breeze.
