735: Chapter 735 A Bunch of Fools!

Young Master Mu Qingshan felt his worldview collapsing.

He was the young master of the overseas Mu Family, so he naturally knew what the Dragon Group was.

It was the most mysterious and powerful organization in the Dragon Kingdom, specializing in handling supernatural events, and even governments of various countries had to show it some respect.

And yet, this young man in front of him, wearing a white T-shirt, eating barbecue, and devouring skewers, was actually the Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group Hidden Dragon Pavilion?

Ye Chen took back his identification, tucked it into his pocket, and looked at him: "Is that enough?"

Young Master Mu Qingshan's expression became even uglier.

This identity…

Was indeed enough to make him shut up!

The surrounding passengers also went completely quiet.

Seeing that everyone around was speechless.

Ye Chen said indifferently: "If you have no objections, then continue sailing towards that destination."

Everyone's face became even uglier, as if they had swallowed a live fly—unable to swallow it, yet unable to spit it out.

In the crowd, Young Master Mu Qingshan gritted his teeth and stepped forward abruptly.

"No way!"

"As the Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group, you especially cannot do this!"

"The Dragon Group is an organization that maintains the security of the Dragon Kingdom and protects its citizens!"

"What you are doing now is dragging everyone on this ship into a pirate den!"

"You are knowingly breaking the law! You are abusing your power for personal gain!"

"You do not have the right to do this!"

Hearing these words, those passengers who had been too scared to make a sound earlier seemed to find their backbone, and one by one, they regained their courage.

"That's right! Young Master Mu is right!"

"You are from the Dragon Group; you should be setting an example!"

"You have no right to make hundreds of us risk our lives with you!"

"We are not willing! We firmly disagree!"

"Yes! We disagree! Whoever wants to go can go, but I'm not going!"

"I'm not going either!"

"None of us are going!"

...

The murmurs rose again, this time even more self-righteously than before.

Young Master Mu had truly awakened them from their stupor!

In their view, Ye Chen revealing his status as part of the Dragon Group had instead become his shackle.

You are a person of the state; you can't just attack ordinary citizens, right?

You can't just point a gun at our heads and force us to go die with you, right?

Young Master Mu Qingshan stood at the front of the crowd, staring at Ye Chen with a sneer.

He had bet correctly.

No matter how awesome this guy surnamed Ye was, he wouldn't dare act recklessly in front of so many people.

This wasn't the Dragon Kingdom; this was the high seas.

If he dared to take action, it would become an international incident.

By then, not only would the Dragon Group be unable to protect him, but the entire Dragon Kingdom would have to take the blame.

"Instructor Ye."

There was a hint of provocation in Young Master Mu Qingshan's voice.

"You'd better just honestly get off the ship yourself, find a speedboat, and go to Thor Island on your own; we won't stop you."

"But if you want to drag everyone on this ship to their deaths with you, don't blame us for reporting you to the International Court."

"By then, I'm afraid you won't be able to keep your position as Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group."

The surrounding passengers echoed his sentiments, and some even took out their phones to start recording, muttering to themselves.

"Record it, keep it as evidence."

"Right, let's see if he dares to act recklessly."

"A Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group forcing civilians to die—if this gets posted online, I want to see how he explains it."

...

Night Owl stood beside Ye Chen, her brows slightly furrowed.

She turned her head and said in a low voice: "Ye Chen, your identity really isn't suitable for…"

"No need."

Ye Chen interrupted her, "They are passengers, and I am a passenger. My request is simply to continue along the original route. Is there a problem with that?"

The captain wiped away cold sweat and smiled bitterly.

"Mr... Mr. Ye, what you said is fine…"

"But three days ago, we just experienced a pirate attack!"

"Hundreds of people on the whole ship almost didn't make it back!"

"Now you're asking me to sail towards Thor Island; isn't that just going to our deaths?"

"I… I don't dare!"

The captain's voice carried a sob, and his legs were trembling.

He was an old seaman who had been sailing for decades; he had seen storms and waves, heavy rain, and had even experienced his ship almost sinking.

But that scene three days ago was the moment he had come closest to death in his entire life.

Those armed pirates, the pitch-black gun barrels, the desperate cries…

Still lingered in his mind even now.

Now, they wanted him to take the whole ship and sail to the pirates' den?

He couldn't do it.

Ye Chen looked at him and said indifferently.

"Reckless?"

"Following your original scheduled route is considered reckless?"

The captain's mouth twitched, and he wanted to say something.

But Ye Chen interrupted him and continued.

"I'll give your company a choice now."

"First, continue sailing along the original route, and I can ensure you are safe."

"Second, prepare a boat for us, and we will set off on our own."

"But if you encounter any problems, it will have nothing to do with us."

As the words fell, the captain's expression shifted uncertainly, and he struggled intensely in his heart.

Did he have the right to choose?

No!

Because the company didn't agree, and these passengers didn't agree either!

The captain took a deep breath and gritted his teeth.

"Sorry, Mr. Ye."

"We… don't want to take the risk."

"We can prepare a boat for you."

Ye Chen looked at him, his expression unchanged.

"Fine, then prepare it."

"I'm in a hurry."

The captain felt relieved and nodded repeatedly: "Okay, okay, okay! I'll go arrange it right now! I'll go arrange it right now!"

He turned and ran toward the captain's cabin, fearing that Ye Chen might change his mind.

The surrounding passengers were stunned for a few seconds, and then…

A deafening cheer erupted.

"Great! He agreed!"

"We don't have to go die! We won!"

"I told you, he wouldn't dare do anything to us!"

"So what if he's the Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group? Doesn't he still have to listen to us?"

"Exactly! This is democracy! This is the will of the people!"

...

Those passengers who had been trembling just moments ago were now standing with their heads held high, as if they had won a great battle.

Young Master Mu Qingshan stood at the front of the crowd, arms crossed, unable to suppress the smile on his lips.

He had bet correctly.

No matter how awesome this guy surnamed Ye was, he wouldn't dare act recklessly in front of hundreds of people.

What Chief Instructor of the Dragon Group?

In front of the will of the people, he's nothing!

Young Master Mu Qingshan turned around, looked at Ye Chen, and lifted his chin even higher.

"Instructor Ye, consider yourself sensible."

"But rest assured, my Mu Family still has some standing in these waters."

"I will have the captain prepare the best boat for you, absolutely ensuring you go to Thor Island comfortably."

The surrounding passengers burst into laughter again.

"Young Master Mu is generous!"

"Young Master Mu is awesome!"

"Young Master Mu really has influence!"

...

Listening to those compliments, Young Master Mu Qingshan felt like he was floating.

He squinted at Ye Chen, waiting to see the look of frustration on this country bumpkin's face.

However.

Ye Chen didn't even look at him.

He didn't even lift an eyelid.

His gaze fell to the back of the crowd.

There, a fat man in a floral shirt was desperately pushing his way out.

Qian Duofu.

He was covered in sweat, his bulky body jostling left and right through the crowd, like a hippo struggling in a mud pit.

"Make way! Make way!"

"Don't block the way! Let me through!"

"Ouch! Who stepped on my foot!"

Qian Duofu shouted while pushing, and finally stood still in front of Ye Chen.

He was panting heavily, the fat on his face shaking.

But those small eyes were shockingly bright.

"Mr... Mr. Ye!"

"I… I'm going with you!"

As the words fell, the people around were stunned.

The next second.

Even louder laughter erupted around them.

"Hahaha! Has this fat guy gone crazy?"

"Going to Thor Island with that lunatic? Tired of living?"

"Boss Qian, have you been scared stupid? That's a pirate den! Not a resort!"

"Exactly! You're following him to your death? Is your brain waterlogged?"

...

Those passengers laughed until they were bent over, some even laughing until tears came out.

In their eyes, Qian Duofu was a big fool.

Having finally managed to escape that lunatic's control, yet this fat man was delivering himself to his door?

Qian Duofu straightened up and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

He turned around and looked at those passengers who were swaying with laughter.

Then.

He raised his middle finger.

"What the hell are you laughing at!"

He spat, his voice full of disdain.

"Do you think you've won?"

"Do you think you're very smart?"

"When you encounter trouble, you'll know who the real fools are!"

"A bunch of death-seeking idiots!"

After swearing, he turned around and looked at Ye Chen.

The anger on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a fawning smile.

"Mr. Ye, shall we go?"

"The boat is already waiting."

Ye Chen looked at him and couldn't help but smile: "Boss Qian, are you sure? That's a pirate den!"

Qian Duofu stiffened his neck and patted his chest.

"Sure!"

"With you here, what do I have to fear?"

"Even if it's hell, I'll follow you and brave it!"

"Besides, I've never been to a pirate den before; now that I have a chance, why would I pass it up?"

"Once we get out of there, I can brag about it to others for the rest of my life."

Ye Chen nodded and didn't say anything more.

He took Yi Yue's hand and turned to walk outside the cabin.

Night Owl and Qian Duofu quickly followed.

The group crossed the deck and arrived at the stern.

There, a white yacht was already docked.

The yacht was over ten meters long.

The captain stood next to the yacht, his expression complicated.

"Mr. Ye, this is the largest escort boat on our ship."

"The fuel tank is full; it's enough to make three round trips to Thor Island."

"We've stocked it with food, water, medicine, and some self-defense items."

He paused, took a key from his pocket, and handed it over with both hands.

Ye Chen took the key and said indifferently: "Thanks."

The captain shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"Mr. Ye, I know I've offended you, but I…"

"No need to explain."

Ye Chen interrupted him, "I understand you. Protect the remaining passengers well. We're leaving."

After saying that, he turned and stepped onto the gangway.

Yi Yue followed behind him, and Night Owl followed closely behind.

Qian Duofu was the last one to board; just as he stepped onto the gangway, he suddenly stopped.

He turned back and looked at the passengers on the deck who were still cheering.

Then.

He smiled.

That smile was full of pity.

"A bunch of fools."

He shook his head, turned, and stepped onto the yacht.