Qin Hanchu’s reply brought a hint of surprise to Chu Qiao.
Having another Grandmaster in the team was undoubtedly a stroke of good fortune for the Zhenmo Escort Agency.
After clearing the battlefield, the convoy continued its journey.
What was supposed to be an early morning arrival in the city was delayed by two hours due to the previous night's battle.
Wan Hua City, a hotel.
“What did you say? Your leader was killed?”
“Wasn’t that escort leader Chu a late-stage Grandmaster? How could he have killed your leader?”
In the room, a middle-aged man in his fifties exclaimed.
“I didn’t pay attention at the time. By the time I saw it, our leader was already dead.”
“This incident is truly bizarre.”
“Even if our leader made a mistake, he shouldn’t have been killed directly.”
“His protective qi alone should have been enough to block one of escort leader Chu’s attacks.”
The bandit’s second-in-command frowned.
The middle-aged man said grimly, “This is truly unexpected. What are your plans now?”
“Either join other bandit groups or disband.”
“Without the leadership of a late-stage or peak Grandmaster, the risk of robbing escorts is simply too high.”
The bandit’s second-in-command sighed.
“Why don’t you and your men join our Wan Family Chamber of Commerce?”
“If you are willing, I can help you negotiate terms with the会长 (Huìzhǎng – President).”
The middle-aged man was a trusted subordinate of President Wan.
This robbery operation was also orchestrated by President Wan.
He had intended to capture Qin Hanchu, but he hadn’t expected the bandit leader to be killed by escort leader Chu.
“Ask President Wan what kind of terms he can offer.”
“If they are suitable, I will bring my men to seek refuge in Wanliu City.”
The bandit’s second-in-command said.
The middle-aged man nodded, “Yes, I will contact him later. Until then, help me keep an eye on that kid. I need to know his every move.”
…
The Zhenmo Escort Agency also had its own stronghold in Wan Hua City.
After the convoy arrived at the stronghold, they began to unload the goods.
Later, the client would come to pick up the cargo.
As the workers unloaded the vehicles, Chu Qiao began to distribute the payment for this trip.
Qin Hanchu did not rush. He waited until everyone else had collected their pay before approaching Chu Qiao.
Chu Qiao completed the transfer and then said, “The escort team will return in two days. You are free to do as you please during these two days.”
“Contact me before departure.” After saying that, Qin Hanchu left the “logistics park.”
Not long after walking out of the logistics park, Qin Hanchu felt that he was being watched.
Qin Hanchu frowned in confusion.
In Wan Hua City, who would be watching him?
This was his first time in Wan Hua City, and he hadn’t offended anyone.
Qin Hanchu pretended to be oblivious and wandered around the city.
Half an hour later, Qin Hanchu entered a construction site.
Shortly after Qin Hanchu entered, the bandit’s second-in-command followed.
“Where is he?”
The second-in-command entered but found that Qin Hanchu had disappeared.
As he was wondering, Qin Hanchu appeared silently behind the man.
“Looking for me?” Qin Hanchu smiled.
The voice behind him startled the second-in-command.
He was a mid-stage Grandmaster, yet he hadn’t sensed Qin Hanchu behind him.
He turned sharply and saw Qin Hanchu smiling at him.
“You’ve got it wrong. I just came in to use the restroom,” the second-in-command said.
Qin Hanchu smiled, “Do you think I’ll believe that?”
“Believe it or not, it’s up to you.” After saying that, the second-in-command turned to leave.
It was at this moment that Qin Hanchu said, “Did I say you could leave?”
“You think you can stop me if I want to leave?” Seeing that Qin Hanchu was about to make a move, the second-in-command snorted coldly.
Qin Hanchu smiled, “I can indeed stop you.”
“Then let’s try!”
As the words fell, the second-in-command suddenly charged towards Qin Hanchu.
Even though the man’s speed was very fast, in front of Qin Hanchu, his movements were no different from a turtle’s.
Just as the two were about to collide, Qin Hanchu made his move.
Before the second-in-command could even see Qin Hanchu’s movement, he was sent flying backward.
*Poof!*
In mid-air, he directly spat out a mouthful of blood.
The second-in-command finally managed to steady himself and looked at Qin Hanchu in front of him with shock.
To injure him with a single move, this was definitely the strength of a peak Grandmaster.
So young, yet a peak Grandmaster!
This was too terrifying!
“Sir, we have no enmity. Why do you attack me?”
The second-in-command’s eyes were filled with terror.
Qin Hanchu’s strength could absolutely crush him.
Even though killing was forbidden in the city, Qin Hanchu could cripple him.
“If we have no enmity, why are you tracking me?”
“We’re not three-year-old children. Stop telling such ridiculous lies.”
“I’ll give you one chance. Decide whether to confess or become crippled.”
As he spoke, Qin Hanchu drew his short blade.
The second-in-command could feel the coldness in Qin Hanchu’s eyes.
He knew that Qin Hanchu was not bluffing.
The gap in strength between them was too great. The second-in-command knew he had no chance to resist.
Under Qin Hanchu’s pressure, he quickly said, “The Wan Family Chamber of Commerce from Wanliu City told me to track you.”
“You were the ones who robbed the escort last night, weren’t you?”
Qin Hanchu had felt that last night’s robbery was somewhat strange, but he couldn’t be sure it was related to the Wan Family Chamber of Commerce.
“Yes, it was the Wan Family Chamber of Commerce that gave us the information.”
“They also offered a reward of two million for capturing you.”
The second-in-command said hurriedly.
Qin Hanchu’s gaze turned cold.
The Wan Family Chamber of Commerce was seeking death!
Reaching out, Qin Hanchu took out a poison pill and tossed it to the second-in-command, “Take this. Obey my orders from now on, or you will die a miserable death.”
Looking at the poison pill in his hand, the second-in-command’s eyes suddenly became resolute.
He suddenly threw three flying daggers towards Qin Hanchu.
The moment he threw the flying daggers, he immediately fled backward.
He did not want anyone to control his life.
Therefore, he had to escape!
Qin Hanchu’s expression was calm. The second-in-command’s reaction had been predicted by Qin Hanchu.
Qin Hanchu casually caught the three flying daggers and then threw them back.
The same flying daggers, in different hands, possessed vastly different power.
Feeling the flying daggers behind him, the man hurriedly changed direction.
But with a flick of the wrist, the flying daggers actually turned.
*Thud thud!*
Three flying daggers embedded themselves in the second-in-command’s buttocks.
The second-in-command’s protective qi was completely defenseless.
*Ah!*
The second-in-command cried out in pain, looking at Qin Hanchu in terror.
What was going on?
How could the flying daggers turn?
And how could his protective qi be so defenseless?
“One last chance. Take the poison pill and submit, or become crippled.”
Qin Hanchu said coldly.
“You… what realm are you?”
The second-in-command asked in terror.
“What do you think?”
As he spoke, Qin Hanchu opened his palm.
As Qin Hanchu moved, a ball of chilling energy spun in his palm.
“Elements! It’s elemental power!”
“You… you are an elemental warrior!”
The second-in-command trembled in disbelief.