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After finishing the meal, Hou Long did not delay much. He greeted the person in charge of the Haizhou Branch and then returned to Shanzhou, where he met Boss Xiao Hansheng.
Xiao Hansheng, nearing fifty, was tall and had a straight posture. His complexion was rosy, and he sported stylish short hair, making him appear much younger than his actual age. The reason he liked Hou Long was not only due to his impressive skills but also because they shared similarities; neither was fond of women or alcohol, and both had a passion for jade and gemstones, giving them common ground.
The Kangbao Group had assets worth billions, with Xiao Hansheng holding over seventy percent of the shares. Despite being such a wealthy man, he had no harem and was solely devoted to his wife, Yang Shuman. The piece of Black Orchid that Hou Long brought back made Xiao Hansheng very happy because Yang Shuman loved black, and this exquisite Black Orchid was perfect for her.
Xiao Hansheng also had a hobby of cutting and carving jade himself. Seeing such a high-quality Black Orchid, he had already begun to envision designs in his mind; he wanted to personally create a set of jewelry for his wife.
"Ten million?" Xiao Hansheng asked.
"Yes. My junior's friend would be unhappy if I offered less," Hou Long replied cautiously.
"Ten million is already too little. A piece like this could fetch thirty million at an auction. I'll make a call; you can handle it with the finance department," Xiao Hansheng said, completely focused on the Black Orchid. He picked up the phone, gave a brief instruction, and waved to Hou Long, signaling that he could leave.
Hou Long hurriedly exited. He thought to himself that Xiao Hansheng's wife was truly fortunate. He had heard she was Xiao Hansheng's first love. After Xiao Hansheng went to prison, she married another man and had children. However, after Xiao Hansheng was released from prison, she returned to him, and Xiao Hansheng remained infatuated with her. Now, after years of hard work, he had become a billionaire but still remained very devoted.
"Hou Long's junior? I wonder what kind of background this person has..." After Hou Long left, Xiao Hansheng, holding the Black Orchid, suddenly shifted his thoughts and pondered this point.
On Zhang Yang's side, his account suddenly increased by ten million unexpectedly. The smoothness of the transaction even made him marvel at his good fortune. As promised, he gave Hou Long and the Black Wolf each one hundred thousand. At the same time, he thought about quickly acquiring some jade stones. After absorbing the Spiritual Energy from several pieces of jade, he found that not only had his internal strength become purer and more substantial, but his memory and comprehension had also improved significantly—especially regarding knowledge in literature and history.
Having unexpectedly gained ten million overnight while possessing extraordinary skills, the most pressing matter for him was actually preparing for college entrance exams. If others knew about such a real existence as his own situation, many would likely be astonished.
Only Zhang Yang himself understood that his sudden wealth came entirely from the Strange Soul within him. The evolution of the Strange Soul seemed to carry an implicit pursuit of knowledge. Therefore, expanding martial prowess and enhancing understanding needed to progress simultaneously. This compelled him to keep learning; getting into university to acquire more knowledge and interact with well-educated individuals was undoubtedly an effective way to broaden his horizons.
While Zhang Yang enjoyed a significant financial windfall, assassin Ruan Shaowen was frowning as he struggled to transfer money out.
After transferring the money, he called the Drug Lord Man Cheng Chuan, who was far away in Tianfu Province. The money transferred was a deposit for Man Cheng Chuan to eliminate Zhang Yang.
Upon receiving Ruan Shaowen's call, Man Cheng Chuan, who was in his study, angrily smashed a valuable blue-and-white porcelain pen holder.
"You're breaking things again; don't be so angry. Don't look for me for this job anymore; that kid is not human. I need to find a beautiful place to relax," Ruan Shaowen said over the phone, hearing the sound of shattering.
"Damn it, what kind of killer are you!" Man Cheng Chuan shouted. "That kid harmed my Sister Yao; if I don't kill him, I refuse to be human!"
"Forget it, let me give you a piece of advice since you helped me when I first arrived in Huaxia Nation. Have you heard of the Winged Fire Serpent?" Ruan Shaowen told Man Cheng Chuan. "If you want to take out Zhang Yang, it will probably cost a lot."
"I've heard of this person; are they really that powerful?" Hope ignited in Man Cheng Chuan's heart.
"This isn't just one person; it's a team. However, you can only contact them online. I'll send you a message shortly with their contact information and code words." After saying this, Ruan Shaowen hung up.
After receiving the message, Man Cheng Chuan hesitated for a moment but still sent an email to the address he received, detailing everything he knew about Zhang Yang. He also left a new phone number. After sending the email, Man Cheng Chuan opened his drawer and casually took out a brand-new counterfeit phone, pairing it with the new SIM card.
Three hours later, the phone rang.
"We haven't heard of this person; how could they make a professional killer retreat directly?" The caller ID showed as a private number, and the voice had been altered; there were no greetings, just direct questioning.
"I don't know the specifics; if it weren't troublesome, I wouldn't have contacted you," Man Cheng Chuan replied.
"Two million. I'll give you an account; if the money isn't received within 24 hours, the deal is off." The other party's voice showed no fluctuations or changes.
"Is it really that expensive? And I have to pay upfront? But I don't even know your background," Man Cheng Chuan quickly asked.
"It was originally one million, but someone messed up earlier, so it's doubled. Also, the only people who know our background are dead ones. I've already said enough today; the account is..." Then, there was a series of busy signals.
Fortunately, Man Cheng Chuan had paper and a pen on hand; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to remember it all. Should he transfer the money or not? Man Cheng Chuan needed a moment of quiet.
After an hour of contemplation, Man Cheng Chuan finally transferred two million. After sending the money, he took a deep breath; now, he needed to figure out how to rescue Sister Yao. Although Sister Yao had completely distanced herself from the situation according to her lawyer's advice, all the evidence at the scene was very unfavorable. Striving to avoid a death sentence was already the best he could do.
While Man Cheng Chuan was feeling anxious, in a small town in Northeast Border, an old hunchbacked man in tattered clothes received a phone call.
"Wings, this is Mars. The money has arrived; we will meet in Haizhou in three days."
"Okay." After hanging up, the old man known as Wings squinted at the sun and then staggered towards a nearby residential area.
When Wings came out again, he had transformed into a tall middle-aged man holding a black leather bag, hailing a taxi by the roadside.
"Train station." He spoke with an authentic local accent.
As Wings exited Haizhou Train Station, he had turned into a young man wearing a red hoodie and faded jeans, sporting basketball shoes. It was already getting dark as he took several turns and walked to a small road several hundred meters from the train station, where he hailed another taxi.
"Haizhou Grand Hotel." He spoke with an authentic Haizhou accent.
Shortly after entering his room, there was a knock on the door: "Sir, would you like a massage service?" A sweet voice from a woman. Wings opened the door and pulled the woman inside. "I need to take a shower first." The woman entered the bathroom.
The two quickly got busy in their own ways.
"There are no eavesdropping devices or surveillance," the woman said in a low voice after coming out of the bathroom.
"Fragrant Serpent, this job is quite interesting. The target is a high school student, and the employer is offering 2 million for us to deal with him," Wings said. "At first, I was a bit skeptical when I looked at the information, but then Mars told me the money was secured."
The woman known as Fragrant Serpent was dressed elegantly, her swaying waist resembling that of a water snake.
"However, this job might not be easy. The employer mentioned that a killer had previously fallen at his hands," Wings continued. "So let's stick to the old method: observe first, then come up with a three-person action plan."
"Alright, where did Mars go?" Fragrant Serpent asked.
"Haven't you seen him? He arrived earlier than I did," Wings replied, somewhat surprised.
"No, I went to the hotel he set up and found no one there, so I came to find you. I thought he hadn't arrived yet," Fragrant Serpent said, a hint of surprise crossing her face.
"This is not good..." Wings's expression changed.
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