438: Chapter 438: Cai Long’s Final Frenzy 438: Chapter 438: Cai Long’s Final Frenzy Tangyu didn’t have to wait long before he received a phone call, “If you don’t want those two kids to get hurt, do as I say, honestly, and don’t call the police.
Otherwise, you’ll have to face the consequences.” After briskly finishing the sentence, the caller hung up.
It wasn’t Cai Long’s voice; it must have been one of Cai Long’s men.
After hanging up, a cold curve formed on Tangyu’s lips.
He had been expecting this call.
Cai Long had not realized that Xiao Zhi and Xiao Yu had already been rescued by him.
So, he continued to use them as his final bargaining chip in a desperate last stand.
“Was it Cai Long’s call, Brother Yu?
Shall I call my uncle?” Chang Baosheng said.
Tangyu waved his hand and said, “No need.
Don’t get involved in this matter for now; I’ll handle it myself.
After I’ve dealt with it, then let your uncle clean up the aftermath.”
“Alright, just be careful, Brother Yu,” Chang Baosheng nodded and didn’t say much.
He trusted in Tangyu’s abilities.
Since he said he’d handle it alone, he was sure to have full confidence.
By himself, in just two or three days, he’d cause several major upheavals in Linwu County, transforming both the political and business landscapes.
Such skills suggested handling a struggling Cai Long would be a breeze.
Tangyu left the Chang family alone, without calling the police or allowing anyone to follow him.
He drove around aimlessly, in no rush.
He knew that Cai Long’s people were watching him in secret; they needed to confirm he hadn’t brought anybody or called the police before they would instruct him on what to do next.
The city was in turmoil, with everyone searching for Cai Long.
Once his hideout was exposed, he would be in real danger.
After several days of devastating losses, Cai Long couldn’t afford to lose anymore.
Tangyu spent about fifteen minutes wandering before his phone rang again.
A cold voice came through, “Turn left at the first intersection ahead, then take a right at the second one.” Then the call was cut, seemingly in fear the phone might be tracked.
Actually, tracking wouldn’t be much use, as the numbers used were disposable.
The number used for this call wasn’t necessarily the same as the last, surely to be discarded immediately after use.
Of course, the other party was very cautious, keeping calls to just a few seconds.
But Tangyu was unbothered, because he didn’t need the police’s help; he could handle Cai Long alone.
No matter what schemes or tactics Cai Long employed, Tangyu didn’t care.
In the face of overwhelming power, all conspiracies and tricks seemed pale and feeble.
Hence, Tangyu willingly played along.
He knew Cai Long’s men must be following him, but they were careful, and Tangyu hadn’t noticed the pursuer.
Following the instructions he had been given, he soon drove his car into an alley, and it happened to be deserted.
Tangyu’s path was blocked by another car, forcing him to stop.
As expected, his phone rang.
“Get out of the car, take off your clothes, don’t take anything with you, and get into that car.” The voice was still cold, brooking no hint of doubt.
Tangyu’s mouth twitched, feeling a bit vexed.
His handsome physique had never been exposed in broad daylight.
What if someone saw?
Especially if a girl did, wouldn’t they be utterly smitten by him?
He got out of the car, checked his surroundings to make sure no one was there, and then stripped down to his underwear before getting into the car ahead.
There were clothes prepared in that car, and Tangyu quickly changed.
Once Tangyu had dressed, a phone in the car rang, evidently to prevent him from planting any tracking devices during the call, so they simply replaced everything in Tangyu’s possession, including his car.
“Now, can you tell me where I’m going?” Tangyu asked for the first time.
“Hmph, don’t rush.
You’ll be told in due time.
Just don’t try any tricks, or you’ll regret it.
There’s a map in the car.
The route is marked with a red line.
Get to the place indicated first,” the other side sneered coldly, and then swiftly hung up the call.
Tangyu looked at the passenger seat; indeed, there was a map of Linwu County, with a route marked on it.
Not very familiar with Linwu’s roads, he had no choice but to follow the map.
Twenty minutes later, Tangyu arrived at the designated spot, which was an underground tunnel.
Just as he got there, two cars surrounded Tangyu’s vehicle, signaling him to stop.
After Tangyu stopped, two men in black got out of the cars, gesturing for him to get out.
As Tangyu got out, the two came forward to seize him.
He gave them a glance and asked, “What are you doing?”
Once satisfied, they stopped and pushed Tangyu, saying, “Get in the car.”
Looking annoyed, Tangyu glared at them, “I can walk myself; don’t lay hands on me.”
“Ma De, cut the crap.
Once you’re in our hands, even a big shot has to act like a lackey,” the man of the night cursed, paying no mind to Tangyu’s protest.
As soon as Tangyu got into the car, he noticed it had been tightly wrapped in black cloth from the back, making it impossible to see any scenery outside.
A smile crossed Tangyu’s heart; Cai Long was indeed very cautious—as if he thought he was in a TV drama.
But no matter how careful the preparation, it’s all in vain in the end, ephemeral as a dream.
Penholder Mountain, on the southwestern boundary of Linwu County, is a desolate land.
Cross over this mountain and you leave Linwu County, effectively exiting Donglin City.
Donglin City’s southwestern boundary stops with Linwu County.
Here lies a mountainous area, with Penholder Mountain abutting the Lin River, which leads to Lin Province of Donglin City.
One can reach Donglin City or Lin Province via the waterway here.
Whether by water or land, the location is quite convenient and safe.
Taking the expressway would clearly be a suicidal act.
This was the very escape route Cai Long sought.
At the slightest rustle of movement, he’d flee by water, then switch to land.
As there are mountains on either side of the river and no connecting roads, it’s an excellent escape route, hard to be chased down.
A patch of grassland on Penholder Mountain was dotted with several cars.
Among them, Cai Long sat in one, his face terribly dour, eyes flickering with a frightening chill, as if he were capable of devouring someone.
For him, the past few days were like being cast into the eighteenth layer of Hell from heaven.
Cai Long had started from scratch and after four decades of striving in Linwu County, he had achieved today’s splendor, becoming the undisputed king and ‘Emperor’ of Linwu County.
No one dared to provoke him or shake his foundation.
His Cai Corporation was worth nearly fifty billion, and even across the whole of Huaxia Country, it was considered a considerably large corporation.
In Linwu County, it was absolutely a leading enterprise, contributing significantly to the county’s yearly GDP.
He had never imagined Cai Long would see a day of decline.
He was ambitious; Linwu County wasn’t his final dream—he aimed to advance into Donglin City.
For this ambition, he had always been making efforts and laying out plans.
Just when things were looking up, he hadn’t foreseen that within less than three days, an unknown nobody would bring his world crashing down.
His corporation’s market value plummeted from nearly fifty billion to just over ten billion.
His companies were seized and confiscated.
All the past incriminating evidence against Cai Long was dug up; if caught and brought into the police station, his current situation could mean death or life imprisonment without parole.
And all of this was because of one person—Tangyu.
His hatred for Tangyu was bone deep.
He had regrets about provoking Tangyu, but regret was useless, so all his regrets turned into intense hatred.
Things he never dreamt would happen were now his reality.
He had gone completely insane, understanding that Cai Long’s dominance was over, that Linwu County would no longer offer him refuge, and that in the future, he could only live a life of hiding.
However, he had one last escape: his emigration papers were ready, with visa and ID all on him.
He could have left directly, but he chose not to.
He set this trap just to kill Tangyu, to vent his grievances before fleeing abroad.
He had a substantial amount of money in a Swiss bank; even abroad, he could still live luxuriously.
This trap was his ultimate act of madness—a solution for everything he lost in Linwu County.
As two cars arrived within his sight, Cai Long’s eyes sharpened, his aura suddenly turning terrifying, especially the murderous intent emanating from his body, unusually chilling.
Cai Long, after all, was a towering dragon, with an inherently powerful presence.
Cai Long got out of the car, surrounded by bodyguards.
He didn’t have many people left—only these last ten loyal subordinates.
But ten men were enough for him; he just needed to kill Tangyu, then he would immediately leave.
As for Xiao Zhi and Xiao Yu, he wasn’t concerned about them anymore.
After dealing with Tangyu, those two had no reason to be alive.
The trap was a death sentence, but he knew Tangyu would definitely come.
Tangyu stepped out of the car and immediately spotted Cai Long, heavily guarded by several bodyguards.
The bodyguards were not taking any chances; each one had pulled out a gun and aimed it at Tangyu, ready to shoot without hesitation at any of his movements.
With ten guns pointed, if Cai Long gave the order to fire, Tangyu wouldn’t be able to dodge, no matter how fast he was.
Tangyu swept his gaze over the gunners, his face devoid of any fear, calmly looking at Cai Long.
“You’ve come,” Cai Long’s voice was hoarse, grating, sounding almost inhuman.
Tangyu nodded, “Yes, I have come.
This deserted place really is ideal for killing without a trace.
It seems, by asking me here, you’re not planning on making peace or letting me go easily, are you?”
“Humph,” Cai Long chuckled coldly, his gaze surging like a tidal wave, ominous and piercing as he fixed his eyes on Tangyu: “Since you know, then I have no need to hide it.
Yes, my intention today is not to let you leave here alive.
My downfall today is your doing, Tangyu.
You were the one who sent me plummeting from heaven to hell.
I indeed admire your methods, so you must die to soothe the hatred in my heart.
Not just you, but those two kids as well—they must die too.
It wasn’t for them, I Cai Long wouldn’t be in this situation.
And for all this, you, Tangyu, will pay the price.”