Old Hong’s words were rather hurtful, or even excessive.
Old Hong, I originally planned for you and Mister Luo to join forces and go in to rescue the person. Su Lingchu was clearly annoyed by Old Hong’s remarks.
Hehe, Brother Su, are you joking?
Does he deserve it?
Does he deserve to join forces with me? Old Hong said coldly.
Luo Chen stood to the side, watching coldly without saying a word.
Old Hong, you have gone too far with those words. Su Lingchu grew even more irritated. He had invited the person here, only for someone to start criticising him!
Hehe, Headmaster Su, with Old Hong here, where is the need for Luo Chen? Liu Quan spoke coldly at this moment.
We only need Old Hong alone to solve the current problem! Liu Quan looked at Luo Chen with contempt again.
Liu Quan, I can ignore other matters, but remember this. First, the higher-ups arranged for us to cooperate and resolve this together. Second, Mister Luo is someone I invited, not your Security Bureau. Stop chattering endlessly!
Su Lingchu cursed directly. He could not vent his anger on Old Hong, but he had no qualms about directing it at Liu Quan.
And one more thing to remember. The person was lost under your Security Bureau’s watch. If not for the higher-ups’ arrangement, do you think I would care?
Liu Quan looked coldly at Su Lingchu, but in the end he did not retort. Although they were from different departments and Su Lingchu had no authority over him, he still did not dare go too far.
However, toward Luo Chen, Liu Quan gave another cold snort.
Alright, Brother Su, do not blame me, Old Hong, for speaking harshly. But I do not need anyone to join forces with me. Moreover this young brat truly lacks the skill. If you insist on letting him go and die, then I have nothing more to say! Old Hong sneered.
No need for you to worry about that. Luo Chen responded with one sentence.
Hmph. Young people do not know the height of the sky or the depth of the earth. And you, junior, is this your attitude toward an elder? Old Hong glanced coldly at Luo Chen again, growing more and more displeased with him.
Who was he?
He was the junior brother of the掌门 of the Baji Sect. Did he need to join forces with anyone?
In his view, this small matter of rescue was a mere lift of the hand for him. Far too simple.
Fine. Mister Luo can refrain from acting for now. Since cooperation is impossible, let us each handle our own part. Su Lingchu proposed a compromise.
Very well. You can have that young brat stay right here and watch. This old man will go in alone and bring the person back for you! Old Hong was extremely confident. After all he was a true expert from the Baji Sect. His martial arts could be said to have reached a profound level without exaggeration.
Su Lingchu glanced at Luo Chen. Luo Chen nodded.
Good. Since you wish to go first, please proceed!
Alright, let us get to the main matter. Old Hong turned around and looked toward a distant abandoned old factory building.
Through binoculars one could see a Gatling gun mounted at the window!
Just go in and rescue that young girl, right? Old Hong pointed at a photo with a fully confident expression.
Yes. Liu Quan nodded.
There is less than an hour left now, so please hurry, Old Hong. Liu Quan added.
Hehe, no problem. No rush. Let me finish this cup of tea first, then I will go. Rest assured. Old Hong held a thermos cup and slowly sipped his tea, showing no urgency or worry at all.
Luo Chen frowned. Su Lingchu could no longer stand it.
Old Hong, this matter is of great importance. Please act quickly!
Sigh, you people are just too impatient!
Fine then. Hold the teacup properly. Before the tea cools, this old man will rescue the person for you. In ancient times Guan Yu warmed wine and beheaded Hua Xiong. Today this old man will rescue the common people before the tea cools! Old Hong handed the teacup to someone nearby.
He then loosened his joints, preparing to set off.
Old Hong, how about we send a few people to cover you? Liu Quan reminded at this moment.
Hmph. For such child’s play, I alone am sufficient.
Then he leaped straight down from the ninth floor.
Bear in mind this was the ninth floor. Jumping down like that, forget an old man, even a young person would be crippled if not killed.
But with a thud, Old Hong landed, completely unharmed.
Everyone who witnessed this scene immediately burst into applause.
Good! Old Hong! Excellent skill, Old Hong!
Today we have truly opened our eyes. This martial arts is truly incredible. Many people exclaimed in admiration.
Hehe, ignorant and easily impressed! Old Hong sneered coldly, then charged toward the factory like a cheetah at extreme speed.
The factory was only two hundred metres away, not far. Soon Old Hong disappeared inside the factory.
Liu Quan turned back and looked at Luo Chen with great smugness.
Some people have come all this way for nothing.
Do not think that just because you have a bit of skill, the world revolves around you. There are always people stronger, and heavens beyond the heavens! Liu Quan said with disdain.
Do not speak too confidently. I fear you will regret it later! Luo Chen said calmly.
Because although others could not see the situation inside, Luo Chen could see it crystal clear.
That Old Hong indeed had some skill, but it was still not enough to rescue the person. Fighting had already started inside, yet Old Hong was now being suppressed by firepower and did not dare move recklessly.
Hmph. You probably do not know, do you? This Old Hong is a successor of Cangzhou Baji Fist, the junior brother of the current掌门! Liu Quan brought up the Baji Sect.
Yet Luo Chen showed not the slightest concern. He knew of the Baji Sect, or rather Baji Fist.
It dated back to the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty. At that time two foreigners who claimed to be unbeatable fighters and strongmen came to China and set up a national challenge ring. Reportedly many sect members stepped forward but were all defeated by them.
To preserve face, Kangxi issued an imperial decree seeking experts among the common people.
The founder of Baji Fist boldly responded to the decree, defeated those two foreigners in succession, and preserved the dignity of all China.
Although perhaps due to other reasons some true grandmasters from major domestic sects did not act, those two foreigners were indeed formidable. For the founder of Baji Fist to defeat them showed truly terrifying strength!
However no matter how powerful, it remained within the realm of human or secular power.
Such things might interest Luo Chen, but he would not take them seriously.
Martial artists were ultimately just martial artists. How could they compare to cultivators who could overturn heaven and earth with a wave of the hand?
Thus a mere successor of Baji Fist was no different from a mere clown in Luo Chen’s eyes. He truly had nothing to care about.
Seeing Luo Chen remain silent, Liu Quan sneered again, thinking Luo Chen was afraid. After all if Luo Chen truly belonged to the martial world, he would surely be intimidated.
So the smugness on Liu Quan’s face grew even thicker.
But right at that moment, a mocking smile appeared at the corner of Luo Chen’s mouth.
He has been inside for so long? Why is there no movement?
Relax. Once Old Hong acts, he will surely succeed immedia…
But before Liu Quan could finish speaking, he shut his mouth.
Because suddenly a bloodied figure rushed out from the factory, in utter disarray. One arm was broken off, apparently blasted apart. Then that figure fled in a panic!