In the provincial capital stood a mountain within the city.
Years ago, it had been designated a nature reserve.
Ordinary people were not even permitted to approach, let alone enter.
This was the place where Wang Shangshuai recuperated.
That afternoon, the governor’s car drove inside.
After parking, the governor asked an elder, “Where is Shangshuai?”
“He is fishing by the stream. Follow me.”
Led by the elder, the governor arrived at a small stream nearby.
The stream was exceptionally clear, and the scenery on both banks was beautiful.
From a distance, an elder could be seen sitting on a large rock in the middle of the stream, fishing.
“Shangshuai is over there. I won’t go further,” the elder who led the governor said.
The governor bowed to the elder and respectfully approached the bank to Wang Shangshuai’s right.
“Xiao Chen, why have you come?” Wang Shangshuai asked with a smile upon seeing the governor.
“Reporting to Shangshuai, a young martial artist infiltrated the municipal government building today.”
“He asked me to relay a message, saying he wishes to see you.”
The governor replied.
“To infiltrate the municipal government building, his skill is quite impressive.”
As he spoke, Wang Shangshuai lifted his fishing rod.
A small fish was pulled out of the water.
“My guards sparred with him but were completely outmatched.”
“If he wished, he could have killed my guards with a single move.”
The governor said, somewhat embarrassed.
“Oh?” Wang Shangshuai was about to toss the fish back into the river but stopped in surprise. “How old is he?”
“Around twenty-six or twenty-seven!”
Wang Shangshuai threw the fish back into the river, his gaze filled with astonishment. “So young, and already this formidable?”
“He asked to meet you at the municipal government building tomorrow.”
“Should I set a trap to capture him?”
The governor inquired.
“No need!”
“I also wish to meet this talented young man.”
“However, I don’t wish to go out, so bring him here to me.”
As he spoke, Wang Shangshuai cast his fishing hook back into the river.
Strangely, there was no bait on the hook.
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At this time, Qin Hanchu was just outside this mountain forest.
To ensure he could meet Wang Shangshuai, Qin Hanchu had been following the governor.
Although the governor’s escorts possessed strong counter-surveillance abilities, it was not easy to detect Qin Hanchu.
Despite having found Wang Shangshuai’s recuperation site, Qin Hanchu did not infiltrate it.
As the saying goes, courtesy before force.
Since he had already arranged to meet the governor tomorrow, Qin Hanchu intended to honor the agreement.
If Wang Shangshuai refused to see him, Qin Hanchu could then infiltrate to meet him.
At six in the evening, the provincial capital’s night scenery was beautiful.
Qin Hanchu walked leisurely down the street, contemplating what to eat that night.
Just then, Qin Hanchu’s phone rang.
The call was from Hu Ran.
“Director Hu, what can I do for you?” Qin Hanchu asked after answering.
“Are you finished? Shall we have dinner together tonight?” Hu Ran said.
Qin Hanchu was not naive about relationships; he knew Hu Ran had feelings for him.
He had a wife and daughter, and how could he engage in flirtation with another woman in this world?
Thinking this, Qin Hanchu lied, claiming he was still busy and directly refused Hu Ran’s invitation.
“Then we’ll arrange it another time.”
Hu Ran, believing Qin Hanchu was genuinely busy, said so after they hung up.
After ending the call with Hu Ran, Qin Hanchu entered a bustling roadside eatery.
Although it was a small shop by the road, the food was exceptionally delicious.
No wonder it was so popular.
As he was eating, the governor’s guard walked in.
He sat directly opposite Qin Hanchu and ordered a meal.
After ordering, he said to Qin Hanchu, “Wang Shangshuai has agreed to meet you, but the location needs to change. I will pick you up at your accommodation tomorrow morning.”
“Yes, that’s fine,” Qin Hanchu replied calmly.
“Forgive my bluntness, but what sect or school are you from?”
“And what is the matter you wish to discuss with Shangshuai?”
The governor’s guard asked, staring into Qin Hanchu’s eyes.
“I belong to no sect or school. I wish to discuss some matters of martial arts with Shangshuai.”
“As for the specifics, you don’t need to ask.”
After receiving Qin Hanchu’s reply, the guard said no more.
A moment later, the food he ordered was served.
Looking at the guard eating by himself, Qin Hanchu asked, “Do your legs often go numb when you practice martial arts?”
Hearing this, the guard’s eating motion paused.
He looked at Qin Hanchu in shock. “How did you know?”
“Your method of practicing martial arts is incorrect, and you have already injured your meridians.”
“If you continue, your legs will definitely be crippled.”
“If you don’t want to become disabled, stop practicing.”
“Of course, if you are willing to give me a million, I can help treat you.”
Qin Hanchu was not short of money; he was just looking for something to alleviate his boredom.
“You… you’re trying to scare me,” the guard said, astonished.
“Whether I’m scaring you or not, the conclusion will be evident in a week.”
“Once your legs are crippled, the medical fees will be five million.”
“Just find me then. Don’t go to my family, and don’t tell them about this.”
As the governor’s guard, this person held considerable authority.
Qin Hanchu’s information would have definitely been thoroughly investigated by them.
However, they would never have imagined that Qin Hanchu was not Hong Juncai at all.
Time flew by, and it was already the next morning.
As Qin Hanchu was having breakfast, the guard stopped his car by the roadside.
Qin Hanchu paid for his meal and got into the car with his steamed buns.
“Did you have breakfast?” Qin Hanchu asked with a smile from the passenger seat.
“I am taking you to see Wang Shangshuai now.”
“I hope you won’t do anything foolish.”
The guard replied evasively.
Qin Hanchu smiled and nodded, then continued eating his breakfast.
Half an hour later, the car entered the “nature reserve.”
As soon as the guard parked the car, the old housekeeper of the place walked over.
Qin Hanchu glanced at the elder; this person’s strength was comparable to a ninth-grade martial artist.
“This is Wang Shangshuai’s housekeeper. He will escort you to see Wang Shangshuai.”
“I’ll wait for you here,”
The guard told Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu did not reply and followed the elder towards the stream.
Seeing Wang Shangshuai sitting on the large rock fishing, Qin Hanchu smiled, “What leisure.”
“You see Shangshuai and you don’t pay respects?” the elder in front of Qin Hanchu said coldly.
“Don’t bother with such tactics as an initial show of force.”
“With your strength, it’s not enough to play such tricks in front of me.”
As he spoke, Qin Hanchu casually plucked a leaf from a blade of grass.
Wang Shangshuai’s housekeeper was about to reprimand Qin Hanchu, but then he saw Qin Hanchu flick the grass leaf away.
Under the gaze of Wang Shangshuai and his housekeeper, the grass leaf actually severed a willow branch.
“Unity of Man and Nature!”
Wang Shangshuai and his housekeeper were shocked by Qin Hanchu’s display.
Although Wang Shangshuai could also achieve this, Qin Hanchu was simply too young.
Qin Hanchu, at such a young age, possessed the same strength as himself?