All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

At this time, members of the Shadow Organization can also take the opportunity to escape and leave Shanghai.

Although Zhang Xiaopeng has been released and is currently safe, it will not be easy for him to quietly evacuate those key members from Shanghai.

Therefore, Bai Jiaxuan's third demand was that all hostages be released in three days, during which time the shadow members in the banquet hall would leave one after another.

Bai Jiaxuan's promise to all external forces was that as long as his people were not followed or attacked after leaving, he would release all the hostages three days later.

Bai Jiaxuan proposed releasing the hostages in three days to give Zhang Xiaopeng and his team time to retreat.

As for Bai Jiaxuan's own safety, he never mentioned it from the beginning!

Bai Jiaxuan's third request brought a sigh of relief to all the factions.

As long as all the hostages are safe, we just need to hold out for three days!

So, what followed was a harmonious scene. For three days, every night when all was quiet, the hotel doors would quietly open, and forty-three shadow members would walk out one after another.

None of these people brought weapons, and all of them were masked. They then swaggered away under everyone's watchful eyes.

In the past three days, the kidnapping incident involving Chen Zhen and the Shadow Organization has quickly escalated, with almost every newspaper and everyone discussing it.

Three consecutive days of front-page headlines made everyone recognize Chen Zhen once again.

This includes Chen Zhen's identity, the mysterious Shadow Organization, the three conditions Chen Zhen proposed, who else was kidnapped, and who paid the ransom, etc.

Of course, ordinary people talk more about Chen Zhen's kung fu!

These topics have become the focus of discussion among people on the streets and alleys.

This story quickly spread to every corner of the world.

During those three days, the hotel doors were almost never opened. Except for a small opening that was secretly made at night, no one knew what happened inside.

However, no gunshots were heard inside, and there was no noise. The faint outlines of people moving around could be seen, which reassured the people outside.

As the incident unfolded, its impact grew, and the area within a three-kilometer radius of the Far East Hotel was placed under military control by the Japanese. However, this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowds, and the area was packed with people every day.

Bai Jiaxuan wasn't in a hurry. In the past three days, he didn't do anything special, but instead had the guests introduce themselves one by one.

Bai Jiaxuan would affectionately pat some of the Er Gouzi (a nickname for two boys) on the shoulder and offer encouragement.

When Boss Huang tried to avoid Bai Jiaxuan's gaze, Bai Jiaxuan simply gave him a meaningful look and didn't exchange any further words.

Over the past three days, the number of troops outside has increased. As members of the Shadow Organization left one after another, the Japanese and their men did not think of launching a strong attack.

However, this proposal was ultimately rejected by the higher-ups. Given that Chen Zhen's strength was too mysterious, and for the safety of the prince, the higher-ups of the Japanese ultimately decided to wait until Chen Zhen released all the hostages before making the arrest.

The Japanese high command has accepted Doi-Yuan's proposal to capture Chen Zhen at all costs!

Late on the third night, outside the Far East Hotel, the Japanese army had assembled. Everyone had received orders to launch an attack on Chen Zhen as soon as the hostages were released.

When 10 p.m. arrived, the time Chen Zhen had agreed upon officially came.

The hotel doors slowly opened, and after a long while, the first hostage slowly walked out of the room, followed by the second and the third.

As more and more hostages walked out of the hotel, they finally realized that they were free!

And so the first person started running, followed by the second, the third, and more and more hostages began to run.

Finally, as the last hostage rushed out of the hotel, a shout suddenly rang out from the Japanese army!

"Charge! Capture Chen Zhen at all costs, regardless of life or death!"

The Japanese soldiers, like a swarm of locusts, rushed into the hotel in droves, each carrying a submachine gun. More and more troops followed.

There's no one on the first floor, and no one on the second floor!

There was no one on the third and fourth floors!

Where did they go?

Half an hour earlier, in the shadows on the hotel rooftop, Bai Jiaxuan looked at the pitch-black sky and the bright lights shining down below the hotel, a slight smile playing on his lips.

With a light tap of his toes, he leaped into the air like a bat. A dozen meters ahead, Bai Jiaxuan used his toes for leverage and jumped again. In a few leaps, his entire figure disappeared into the darkness.

Tonight, the night is as dark as ink.

Chapter Sixty-Seven: It's Time to Leave!

Chen Zhen disappeared, vanishing without a trace right before everyone's eyes.

Although they had anticipated that Chen Zhen was very likely to disappear, when Chen Zhen did indeed vanish before their eyes, everyone felt a complex mix of emotions.

After learning of Chen Zhen's disappearance, the upper echelons of the Japanese army went into a frenzy and rage.

In this attack and kidnapping, the Japanese side undoubtedly suffered the most severe losses.

Dozens of agents were killed, and more than twenty military and political figures were executed in public. Most importantly, one of their own princes had his ear cut off in public.

After Prince Deyu was released, he was completely dejected, as if he had been frightened, and his mental state was extremely poor.

Not only Prince Deyu, but also dozens of hostages, including General Endo, were in a state of mental depression after their release. Doctors initially examined them, but could find almost nothing wrong.

These hostages later recalled that they all seemed to have been patted on the back by Chen Zhen. Thinking about it carefully now, it's terrifying.

In this state, all the released hostages were in a state of mental tension.

Doctors from various countries quickly gathered in Shanghai to begin examining the hostages.

However, the examination results showed that there were no abnormalities in the body. All the doctors gave the same conclusion: it was probably due to stimulation and excessive mental stress.

The doctor's words reassured some people, but Xiao Wazi still felt that things were not so simple.

The Japanese wouldn't let Chen Zhen off so easily. Not only the Japanese, but the entire city of Shanghai was placed under martial law the day after the hostages were released.

All means of transportation were brought to a halt, and the most rigorous searches were launched. Soldiers entered the train station and ships, beginning a thorough search.

Their primary target was Chen Zhen, and their secondary target was the members of the Shadow Organization.

The martial law operation lasted for nearly half a month, and Chen Zhen was naturally out of contact, but it was not entirely without effect.

Under such a rigorous search, they arrested hundreds of people. Among these people were indeed members of the Shadow Organization, but most were those released from various prisons in Shanghai that day.

Among those arrested shadow members, most were low-level thugs; almost none of the higher-ups were captured.

The massive search that lasted for half a month plunged Shanghai into utter chaos. Many of the released prison inmates had to fight desperately to survive, while various factions had to resort to violence to rescue their own people.

In an instant, gunfire erupted throughout Shanghai, blood splattered everywhere, and countless people lost their lives in the chaos.

The chaos in Shanghai lasted for a whole month before gradually subsiding.

This is unavoidable. The Japanese have only just occupied Shanghai and urgently need to protect their territory and people. However, such a huge mess has occurred, and the Japanese leadership has also had disagreements because of this.

Such chaos was caused for the sake of Chen Zhen, but in the end they didn't get a single thing. That's the real reason for their anger.

Unfortunately, what they never expected was that the real Chen Zhen was still in Shanghai.

After leaving the Far East Hotel, Bai Jiaxuan did not leave Shanghai immediately. Instead, he spent his days eating, drinking, and staying in the most luxurious hotel in Shanghai, watching the day's news and having a few drinks.

As for the hotel owner, it was none other than Boss Huang. No one would have expected that Chen Zhen would be staying on Boss Huang's territory. Naturally, Boss Huang's luxury hotel would not be subject to a large-scale search.

Inside the Far East Hotel, Bai Jiaxuan let Boss Huang off the hook, and afterwards, he went directly to him and asked him to find him a safe place.

Mr. Huang, trembling with fear, agreed and gave Bai Jiaxuan the most luxurious private room in his hotel.

Bai Jiaxuan's reason for not leaving Shanghai for the time being was naturally to see what kind of revenge Xiao Wazi and his gang would take next.

Fortunately, everything is still under control, and the Shadow Organization is much stronger than I imagined.

Although, after this incident, the various powers almost unanimously agreed on the same thing: to completely eliminate the shadow organization.

However, the spies that the Shadow Organization had planted in various countries over the years finally came in handy. Decisions made at meetings held by the other side's top leaders could reach Zhang Xiaopeng in almost half a day.

After Zhang Xiaopeng was released from prison, he immediately launched an internal operation, eliminating more than 100 people within the organization. These people were almost all middle and high-level personnel, and all members of the traitor's network.

Most of these people were probably innocent, but Zhang Xiaopeng did not hesitate and ruthlessly eliminated them, including all traces of them.

In reality, Zhang Xiaopeng didn't leave Shanghai. The Shadow Organization has been deeply rooted in this city for over twenty years, and many people and things can't be dealt with in a short time.

For the past month, Bai Jiaxuan has protected Zhang Xiaopeng, secretly resolving any counterattacks or searches launched against him by any force.

After a month, Zhang Xiaopeng finally resolved the remaining issues of the Shadow Organization, and all the important members had left Shanghai.

Now, the Shadow Organization is finally facing a difficult choice.

This decision naturally concerns the future development and direction of shadow organizations.

The Shadow Organization, despite its previous secrecy, is now being targeted by all forces and has no choice but to reappear under a new guise.

Furthermore, the old path that the Shadow Organization used to follow is almost no longer viable, and now they have to choose a new path.

The wealth and connections that Shadow has accumulated over the years mean he can't remain unknown, and Zhang Xiaopeng's personality makes it impossible for him to live an ordinary life.

Now forty years old, Zhang Xiaopeng exudes an imposing and authoritative aura, destined for great things.

After thinking about it for a day, Bai Jiaxuan finally gave Zhang Xiaopeng three options.

The first option is to flee to Bald Eagle, develop the local Chinese community, and in the future, take advantage of Chinatown in Bald Eagle, as well as the human resources of a large number of immigrants, to establish their own company and community, becoming another Hung Society.

The second option is to cross the Pearl River, lie low in Hong Kong, and eventually use Hong Kong as a base to control the entire city and become Hong Kong's underground emperor.

The third option is to flee to Southeast Asia, where there is also a Chinese community. It is a place temporarily away from the center of the world, a third world, where one can carve out a territory and perhaps, in the future, learn from someone and establish another Xinjiabo.

All three choices are for the future development of the Shadow Organization. No matter which choice you make, it will be a bumpy and difficult road, because you will have to start all over again!

Bai Jiaxuan actually still felt that Zhang Xiaopeng should choose the second option, since Hong Kong has a promising future and is easier to control and develop.

However, Bai Jiaxuan did not issue orders casually, but let Zhang Xiaopeng make his own choice.

The Zhang Xiaopeng of today is no longer the teenager he was twenty-five years ago. He is now a seasoned and shrewd businessman. Such a person must have his own considerations and is no longer a tool in Bai Jiaxuan's hands!

Of course, Zhang Xiaopeng has always respected Bai Jiaxuan over the past twenty years. No matter how high he flies, he still treats Bai Jiaxuan as a junior.

This is also why Bai Jiaxuan was willing to support Zhang Xiaopeng.

Ultimately, Zhang Xiaopeng chose the third option.

Bai Jiaxuan was somewhat surprised by Zhang Xiaopeng's choice of the third option, but it was also within his expectations.

Zhang Xiaopeng's ambition was undisguised even in his youth, let alone now, with a shadow organization that is no longer what it used to be.

Bai Jiaxuan did not object to Zhang Xiaopeng's decision. Finally, one morning, Bai Jiaxuan escorted Zhang Xiaopeng and the others onto a ship bound for Southeast Asia.

After Zhang Xiaopeng left, Bai Jiaxuan also left Shanghai, and Chen Zhen's reputation began to fade away.

Two years later, Chen Zhen's name once again came into the public eye, but this time, Chen Zhen did not appear, but was because of the follow-up to the kidnapping case.