The men's expressions froze slightly, as if they hadn't anticipated Su Ming's sudden question. Su Ming chuckled inwardly; this was exactly the opportunity he needed. He knew the enemy never truly let their guard down, but perhaps they had underestimated his ability to respond.

"What exactly do you want to say?" The man sitting in the middle finally spoke, with a hint of impatience in his tone.

Su Ming didn't answer. Instead, he stood up, walked to the window, and drew back the curtains. Outside, the sky was gradually darkening, but he could still see faint lights on the distant streets. Su Ming stared out the window, his inner alarm growing stronger.

He knew that there were unknown forces stirring outside, and that these people were definitely not unaware of the negotiations. Su Ming gritted his teeth, determined to quickly understand the situation outside to ensure the safety of the negotiations.

"Something's wrong out there," he finally said, his voice calm but with a hint of alarm. "I suggest you be careful."

The expressions of those people changed slightly, clearly sensing a sense of unease. Su Ming's mind shifted, and he quickly adjusted his strategy. The atmosphere of the negotiations had begun to subtly shift, and he had to seize the initiative within this subtle shift.

"What do you mean?" The person sitting on the far left finally spoke, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.

"I've made it very clear." Su Ming's eyes were cold. "Someone outside is watching us. If you don't want to waste any more time, you might as well consider my proposal."

His voice was quiet, but it carried an undeniable sense of oppression. The expressions of several people instantly grew solemn, a flicker of hesitation and uneasiness in their eyes. Su Ming knew that at this moment, he had finally broken through their defenses.

However, just as he was about to continue applying pressure, he heard muffled footsteps outside the window. The sound grew closer, as if someone was approaching. Su Ming's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and a flicker of unease flashed in his eyes. His intuition told him that there was movement outside, and the enemy might have already taken action.

"Zheng Yaoxian." Su Ming muttered the name, a sudden surge of worry in his heart. He knew that the situation outside was becoming increasingly complicated, and he had to react quickly.

He quickly took out his cell phone and sent a short text message: "There's movement outside, Master, be careful."

Su Ming gripped his phone tightly, the pressure from his fingertips nearly numb. The text message had already been sent, but his heartbeat hadn't subsided in the slightest. The noise outside grew louder and louder: footsteps, whispers, the roar of traffic, all intertwined in the air, creating an oppressive feeling, as if the entire world was watching his every move. Every detail made him tense, even his breathing became heavy.

He turned from the window and calmly scanned his surroundings. The few people at the negotiating table remained silent, seemingly unaware of the changes taking place outside. However, Su Ming knew they couldn't be completely indifferent. The enemy's vigilance was extremely high; they must have sensed something unusual. However, perhaps they were unwilling to reveal their intentions, or perhaps they were waiting for a better opportunity.

Su Ming took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. At that moment, he had only one thought in mind—get out. Whether or not the negotiations could continue, he had to ensure his own safety. More importantly, he had to confirm Zheng Yaoxian's situation. Although he had already sent a text message, he couldn't be sure whether Zheng Yaoxian had noticed the danger outside.

He turned around and whispered to the people at the table, "Sorry, wait a moment, I need to confirm the situation outside."

A flicker of impatience flashed across the eyes of several people, but they didn't stop him. Su Ming said nothing more, walking straight to a corner of the room where a hidden door led to the basement. He knew that while the basement wasn't large, it was enough for him to temporarily hide from the outside world. It was relatively safe here, at least much safer than staying in the room.

He gently pushed open the door and stepped onto the darkened staircase. Each step echoed in the narrow space, and Su Ming's mood grew heavy. The air in the basement was damp and heavy, with a hint of mold. Without hesitation, he walked straight to the deepest part. The basement was not large, with only a dim light bulb barely illuminating the surrounding environment. The dim light made everything seem particularly depressing.

He found a corner, leaned against the wall, closed his eyes, and tried to calm himself. The noise outside didn't stop, but became more pronounced. Su Ming knew that the people outside must have started to take action, and he had to react quickly.

However, despite his efforts to calm himself, he couldn't suppress his inner anxiety. Every time he tried to calm himself, Zheng Yaoxian's figure kept appearing in his mind. The person who had always supported him behind the scenes was now unknown, and he didn't know where he was, and whether he was facing the same danger.

"Master..." Su Ming murmured softly, his heart filled with worry for Zheng Yaoxian. He knew Zheng Yaoxian was an extremely cautious person, and faced with any emergency, he would always make the most calm judgment. However, Su Ming couldn't help but feel an inexplicable fear - if Zheng Yaoxian was in danger, how would he respond?

He clenched his fists tightly, feeling the pressure on his knuckles. Although he knew he wasn't someone who could be easily defeated, at that moment, the uneasiness in his heart felt like an invisible boulder, weighing him down and making him breathless. Every second of waiting felt like endless torment. The sound of footsteps outside seemed to remind him that time was running out.

"I can't wait any longer," he whispered to himself, a hint of determination in his tone. Although he didn't know what was happening outside, he couldn't just sit there and wait for death. He had to take the initiative and take control of the situation to fight for his chance of survival.

He took a deep breath, stood up, and walked towards the basement door. Every step was filled with determination. Although he was still filled with anxiety, he knew that only by going out could he find the answer. No matter how many dangers there were outside, he had to face them and could no longer escape.

He gently pushed open the basement door and walked back upstairs. The atmosphere outside was still tense, a cacophony of footsteps and whispers. Without hesitation, Su Ming quickly walked to the window, carefully observing the situation outside. His eyes swept every corner, searching for any possible clues.

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