"Quick, quickly inform Third Master!"
Hu Tian's expression was tense, as if he had thought of something. After speaking, he quickly turned and hurried away.
On the other side, after Li Chonglou brought Hu Han out, the latter suddenly spoke.
"Brother Li, don't go back yet. See if you can save my grandfather!"
Li Chonglou stopped, and Chen Pao and the other two also stopped. The four of them were in a wilderness. After passing the mountain ahead, there was a national highway that could take them back to the company.
"Your grandfather is in trouble too?"
Hu Han quickly nodded and rapidly recounted what had happened in the past two days. Previously, due to time constraints, he had not explained clearly to Zhou Tong.
Li Chonglou then learned about the plan of Hu Tian's faction. Although Hu Han had not been in the Hu family for a long time, he was diligent and had been growing rapidly. He had already seen through the intentions of Hu Tian's faction regarding this matter.
After listening to his account, Li Chonglou frowned and said, "According to you, your grandfather's chances of survival are not high. They don't need any living witnesses. Dead people are more valuable to them, aren't they?"
Hu Han sighed deeply, with sadness, and said, "I understand the logic, but as long as there is a glimmer of hope, I want to strive for it. Without my grandfather, there would be no me today. One cannot be ungrateful."
Chen Pao and the other person on the side looked at Hu Han with surprise. They never expected to see the most precious thing in their martial world on a businessman.
For a moment, both of them cast looks of admiration at Hu Han.
Li Chonglou also nodded, "What you said makes sense. And if Second Master is really not dead yet, our subsequent counterattack will be much easier."
If Second Master was really not dead, with his connections and methods, dealing with Third Master's faction would not require his direct involvement. He would only need to protect the safety of the two of them.
However, at this moment, Chen Pao suddenly interjected, "Boss, it should be inconvenient for us to go back now. The people from the Supervision Department should be arriving soon."
Li Chonglou's expression stiffened.
"Boss, you don't know?"
Li Chonglou could only nod. He genuinely did not know about this, and such a thing seemed to have never happened to him before.
Chen Pao was unaware of Li Chonglou's past experiences, so he didn't think much of it, assuming he was always law-abiding and thus unaware of the Supervision Department. He immediately gave Li Chonglou an explanation.
Only then did a certain person realize that the Supervision Department had a special team. No one knew how many people were in this team, but whenever someone from the circle attacked ordinary people in Shangjing, the members of this team would arrive at the scene immediately!
If their strength was not as strong as the people who came, they would be apprehended on the spot. If their strength was superior, then the person targeting you would be the strongest combat team of the General Bureau's Law Enforcement Department!
Li Chonglou was instantly stunned after listening, remaining frozen there.
The incident with Black Knife at Yi'an Bar back then was not insignificant. Although the number of deaths was not as high as at the airport, those were all ordinary people. At that time, Li Chonglou had no identity other than that of a Xiong Ying special forces team member. By all logic, he should have encountered people from the Supervision Department then.
Let alone killing Huang Bao later or the bombing incident at the Plateau Bar.
But throughout all of this, he had never seen anyone from the Supervision Department!
"Could my identity as a Xiong Ying special forces team member be that special?"
Li Chonglou had never researched this aspect, and he had never deeply considered it. It was only when he suddenly recalled it now that he realized something was amiss!
However, this was not the time to consider these matters.
"So, you're saying we can't make a move in the upcoming actions?"
Chen Pao nodded seriously, "Theoretically, yes. Even if we have evidence proving that the mysterious force has reappeared, if we don't leave and get caught by the Supervision Department, they won't care about your reasons."
This would be troublesome. According to Hu Han, the people who made Second Master disappear, even if they weren't those gray-clothed figures, were their covert methods. It was impossible for ordinary people to get involved in investigating them!
Only they were capable of obtaining the information they wanted in the quickest and most direct way.
Li Chonglou looked at Hu Han. The latter's expression remained resolute, clearly still wanting them to investigate Second Master's whereabouts.
However, at this moment, Li Chonglou suddenly remembered a figure.
His eyes lit up, and he quickly asked Chen Pao, "Brother Chen, as long as they are not from the circle, it's fine?"
Chen Pao looked confused, "That's the principle. The Supervision Department only manages people from the circle. But if someone else were to investigate, wouldn't it be better to directly hire private investigators?"
His confusion stemmed from seeing the eagerness in Li Chonglou's eyes. Since there was no rush, was there a need for this?
Li Chonglou shook his head and smiled, "No, I've thought of someone who can help us. But let's go back first."
A look of disappointment flashed in Hu Han's eyes. Li Chonglou noticed it and explained, comforting him, "It's not that I'm unwilling to take risks for your Second Master. Once this kind of thing starts, others will use the same methods against you."
"Do you want to be in hiding for the rest of your life even if the person is rescued?"
Hu Han furrowed his brows and said, "But didn't they break the rules first? In law, there's also self-defense, right?"
Li Chonglou was momentarily stumped by his question. Fortunately, Chen Pao knew more and explained, "My friend, it's not what you think. Although they broke the rules first, as long as we don't make a move, the Supervision Department will help you get an explanation."
Speaking of this, Chen Pao stated frankly, "To put it bluntly, if we go now, not only is it uncertain if we can save the person, but whether we succeed or fail, the Supervision Department will no longer stand on your side."
"So you have to consider one thing: if we really go and your grandfather, you know, passes away, what revenge will you seek afterward? Will you have my boss take risks again, or us?"
The latter part deviated slightly from personal feelings, but it was indeed the truth. Li Chonglou added, "Don't worry, I already have a candidate. It will only delay things a little longer. If they have indeed made a move, or haven't, there's no need to rush this."
Hu Han lowered his head. Li Chonglou didn't say anything more, directly pulling him along and continuing on their way.
He explained so much not because he was worried that Hu Han would affect subsequent events, but purely to comfort and persuade him. After all, the best choice now was for them to withdraw first. Second Master did not disappear just now.
If the other party had not silenced him yet, then Second Master was their best bargaining chip for survival, and they would not silence him at this time!
If the other party had already silenced him, and they were to break the rules, it would be a complete loss!