第105章 "Shadowed Enemies Meet"

**Chapter 105: The Unexpected Alliance**

Xiao Zhan's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing through the darkness. The figure before him was none other than his old rival, Lin Feng. Their eyes locked in a silent challenge, the air thick with tension.

"You're the last person I expected to see," Xiao Zhan said, his voice low and even.

Lin Feng sneered, his eyes flashing with disdain. "I could say the same about you, Xiao Zhan. I thought you'd be long gone, disappeared into the shadows."

Xiao Zhan's grip on the door handle tightened. "I am who I am. But I'm not here to make small talk, Lin Feng. What's going on?"

Lin Feng's expression turned serious, his eyes gleaming with a calculating intensity. "I've been tracking a lead, a rumor about a powerful artifact hidden deep within the city. And I think you're the only one who can help me find it."

Xiao Zhan raised an eyebrow. "What makes you think that?"

Lin Feng smiled, a cold, calculated smile. "Because I know your skills, Xiao Zhan. I know you're the only one who can help me navigate the treacherous waters of this city. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get what I want."

Xiao Zhan's instincts screamed at him to stay away, to refuse Lin Feng's offer. But something about the man's words resonated with him. A spark of curiosity ignited within, and before he knew it, he was nodding, his agreement sealed.

"Alright, Lin Feng. I'll help you. But know this: once we're done, our partnership ends. I won't be beholden to anyone, not even you."

Lin Feng's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with triumph. "I wouldn't have it any other way, Xiao Zhan. Now, let's get started. The game is on."

As they left the dimly lit room, Xiao Zhan couldn't shake the feeling that he was walking into a trap. But he pushed the thought aside, focusing on the task at hand. He was the strongest crazy soldier in the city, and he wouldn't let anyone get in his way.

Little did he know, a new threat was lurking in the shadows, watching him with calculating eyes. The game was far from over, and the stakes were about to get much higher.

To be continued...