"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"
Three arrows were fired in quick succession!
"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"
The throats of the three mercenaries were all shot through. Their bodies were thrown backward like burlap sacks, tracing a breathtaking parabola in the air before crashing to the ground.
No one could describe the state of mind of those guys in the plain at that moment. They were on the verge of collapse! A faint smell of blood seemed to permeate the plain.
"Whoosh!" Another mercenary who tried to run into the car for cover was shot through the throat.
Even worse off than the mercenaries were the bodyguards and martial artists under Hu Zi's command. They were all prostrate on the ground, clutching their heads tightly with their hands, muttering foolish things like "May Guanyin Bodhisattva protect me," or "May God protect me," or "May Guan Yu protect me," while they had already lost control of their bladder and bowels!
Some brave, or perhaps mentally deranged, mercenaries fired blindly and haphazardly up the mountain. And what they received in return was often just a lightning-fast arrow of death that easily pierced their throats.
Inside the car with the beard.
"Damn it! Beard, you're a madman! I swear, you're a complete madman! Who did you offend? Who do you want to kill? This is insane! I've never seen an opponent like this before!" Butcher's Knife screamed and barked hysterically, like an innocent girl whose virginity had been violated by a rapist. However, having seen some big scenes before, in his utterly terrified state, he quickly shifted to the driver's seat, stepped on the gas, and jerked the steering wheel, sending the car speeding towards the intersection behind them!
On the mountain, Gao Jianfei's eye twitched, and he shot out an arrow!
"Bang!" The rear window of the car was shattered by the arrow, which pierced straight through the front window, scattering shards of glass that cut the face, arms, and even neck of the man with the beard and butcher knife, causing blood to spurt out. As if attending a horrific feast, they frantically stepped on the gas pedal, screaming as they drove away.
Gao Jianfei refocused his attention on the flat plain.
There was a pile of corpses there, and a group of living people lying prostrate on the ground, trembling.
"Hey, I finally understand the terrifying reputation and lethality of the archers on the battlefield back in Hua Rong! One archer, and I'm set!" Gao Jianfei chuckled to himself. The carnage had subsided, because the living people in the plains had collapsed and become easy targets. Gao Jianfei wasn't particularly interested in such targets.
Tonight, Gao Jianfei wasn't sure if he had actually shot and killed Hu Zi, the leader, but one thing was certain: he had taught Hu Zi a very profound lesson!
Tonight's deterrent will probably keep Hu Zi up all night and make him more restrained, right?
Having achieved his goal, Gao Jianfei lingered. He took the iron bow and arrows back to the Ghost Den, then left and ran towards the back of the small hill.
Behind the hill, there was another path. I ran down the hill along this path, then circled around a few times, finally leaving the shabby hotel area that now felt like hell.
Gao Jianfei returned to the bustling streets of the flower market. The decadent nightlife of the flower market was immediately apparent.
Gao Jianfei was in a good mood.
It was as if they had accomplished something truly remarkable.
He stood with his hands behind his back, impeccably dressed, exuding elegance, a bright, sunny smile playing on his lips. This attracted the alluring glances of many beautiful girls who enjoyed the nightlife.
In that flat area, the bodies of 7 bodyguards under the bearded man, 9 folk martial artists, and 14 members of the Butcher's Knife Mercenary Group were left behind.
Chapter 135 Confirming the Second Match
Chapter 135 Confirming the Second Match
Gao Jianfei strolled casually through the flower market. He even took a taxi to Yuehua Street, where he had once had a late-night snack with Tang Bao, and ate some crab. Only then did he leisurely take a taxi back to his home in Hushi.
During his hour-long stay at the flower market, Gao Jianfei had the urge to call Tang Bao or Feilong's wife. He also thought of Qin Leshi. Recently, Qin Leshi had been calling Gao Jianfei frequently, showing great concern for his situation. So, at the flower market, Gao Jianfei even considered asking Qin Leshi out for a simple chat, to tell her that he was doing well and not to worry.
However, Gao Jianfei suppressed all these thoughts. He checked his phone; it was already midnight, so he took a taxi home.
Shanmu Residential Area. Gao Jianfei's home.
Chen Xian and the Yan family father and daughter stayed up all night, their eyes wide open, waiting for Gao Jianfei to return home. They were filled with anxiety. Chen Xian tried several times to rush out to find Gao Jianfei, but Yan Kui stopped her each time. She called Gao Jianfei, but he didn't answer.
Seeing Gao Jianfei return home, the three people in the house breathed a sigh of relief! Chen Xian even revealed her true feelings, questioning Gao Jianfei with tears in her eyes about why he didn't answer the phone.
Gao Jianfei repeatedly said that he had things to do, so his phone was on silent. He then gestured to Yan Kui and Xiao Xiao to go and rest. Yan Kui and Xiao Xiao had already vaguely guessed the romantic relationship between Gao Jianfei and Chen Xian, so they didn't want to be a third wheel and went back to their bedrooms to rest. However, when Xiao Xiao returned to her room, she gave Gao Jianfei a meaningful look. There was a hint of resentment in her eyes, but it was fleeting and easily forgotten.
In the living room, only Gao Jianfei and Chen Xian remained. Chen Xian had long since lost control and clung to Gao Jianfei, sobbing softly. Gao Jianfei quickly stroked Chen Xian's shoulders, back, and hair, using all his charm to comfort her. Then, he used both hands, reaching inside Chen Xian's t-shirt and touching her pert buttocks, finally making her submissive, panting softly, and turning her tears into laughter.
Gao Jianfei had killed too many people today. Although he had killed before, tonight was different. He was incredibly brave tonight, killing dozens! Given Gao Jianfei's current mental state, he was somewhat unsettled. He gently comforted Chen Xian, saying he was a little tired and asked her to come see him again tomorrow morning.
Chen Xian was unusually well-behaved; she obediently took a bath and went to bed.
Later, Gao Jianfei also took a shower, lay on his bed in his bedroom, and smoked several cigarettes. The unease that had surfaced in his heart from killing so many people finally dissipated. He had completely adapted.
Because Gao Jianfei understood that this world was a world where the big fish eat the small fish, and the strong prey on the weak! Just like the Zeng family, who destroyed and harmed Gao Jianfei's family!
Whenever Gao Jianfei thought of the Zeng family, he felt an urge to go home!
I went home to see my parents and took my mother to a good hospital for a while.
Go home and deal with the Zeng family!
After assessing his current strength, Gao Jianfei finally decided... to go home immediately after gaining a good social status and a respectable identity!
I fell asleep.
The next day, Gao Jianfei was still half asleep when he felt a hot, delicate body snuggle into his bed. Instantly, Gao Jianfei was awakened by the smooth, warm touch of her skin. Opening his eyes, he saw Chen Xian lying shyly in his arms.
"Jianfei, didn't you tell me to come over this morning?" Chen Xian blinked and said sweetly.
Gao Jianfei chuckled to himself. What he had casually mentioned to Chen Xian last night had actually been followed by her obediently, and she had come over early this morning.
Gao Jianfei gently pulled Chen Xian into his arms, only to find that she had already undressed. Chen Xian blushed and said, "I...my sister told me that a woman must act like a noblewoman in public, but in her man's bed, she must be...a wanton woman...that's what...that's what makes a good woman..."
Looking at Chen Xian's pure, beautiful, shy, and slightly blushing face, and hearing her say such somewhat open words, Gao Jianfei's primal desires were immediately aroused.
So, on a clear morning before the sun had even risen, the two of them had a proper encounter.
Afraid of making a sound and waking Yan Kui and Xiao Xiao, the two deliberately suppressed their noise. However, when Gao Jianfei released his pent-up emotions, Chen Xian was simultaneously brought to the peak of ecstasy. She couldn't help but let out a muffled groan, her whole body convulsing and trembling, and tears of happiness welled up in the corners of her eyes.
Afterwards, Chen Xian shyly grabbed her clothes, put them on, and ran out of Gao Jianfei's bedroom.
As Gao Jianfei looked at Chen Xian's slender and beautiful back, his heart was filled with satisfaction.
Then Gao Jianfei fell asleep again.
Lake City.
The business hotel next to the World Gambling Association's Lake City branch.
Song Zhui's hotel.
Early in the morning, Song Zhui spoke with his grandfather, Song Qian.
"Grandpa, this is really serious!" Song Zhui said into the phone in an excited, trembling voice.
"What's wrong, my dear grandson? What happened?" Song Qian asked nervously on the other end of the phone.
"Grandpa, listen to me. Yesterday I received a message from the Dongxing Gang in Huzhou City, the gang Xiao Gao is affiliated with. The night before last, Xiao Gao was assassinated by professional killers! At the time, two killers set up a trap and lured Xiao Gao into a private room for a gambling match. Later, when the killers made their move, Xiao Gao killed them instead!" Song Zhui said urgently. "According to Chen Yaohui, the leader of Dongxing, those two assassins who tried to kill Xiao Gao were extremely skilled, but they were still killed by Xiao Gao!"
"Oh? So Xiao Gao is not only a skilled gambler, but also incredibly skilled in martial arts?" Song Qian was also quite surprised on the other end of the phone.
Just a few days ago, Song Zhui told the Song family's higher-ups that Gao Jianfei had single-handedly taken down five bodyguards protecting him in an incredibly short time. At the time, Song Qian and the other executives didn't think much of it. However, upon hearing that Gao Jianfei could even handle professional assassins, Song Qian was immediately shocked.
"Well, my dear grandson, it seems that Xiao Gao is quite outstanding! Has he already agreed to cooperate with our Song family?" Song Qian hurriedly asked.
“Yes, he agreed. So… Grandpa, may I now begin preparing to arrange Xiao Gao’s world ranking matches?” Song Zhui asked.
"Okay. Hurry up and make the arrangements! This match is crucial; it can test Xiao Gao's cooperative attitude. If he behaves obediently, then we've essentially gained an excellent partner. But if he shows even the slightest bit of arrogance or haughtiness, we'll have to nip him in the bud! My dear grandson, can you handle this matter well?" Song Qian's tone held a hint of worry.
"Grandpa, don't worry, I'll definitely handle it! And I've already chosen an opponent for Xiao Gao!" Song Zhui quickly said, "This opponent is Mao Shun from China, ranked 45th in the world. Originally, I planned to arrange a European gambling king for Xiao Gao. However, this is our first collaboration with Xiao Gao, and I didn't want him to travel all the way to Europe to gamble, so I arranged a gambling king from a neighboring province of G province."
"Hmm. Alright, my dear grandson, you'll be in charge of this matter. That 'Mao' Shun isn't from our faction. When he first started out, our Song family tried to win him over, but he switched sides to an underground force in Tokyo, Japan. If Xiao Gao can take care of him directly, it will allow him to gradually rise in rank, and it will also get rid of a thorn in our side. A win-win situation! Okay, my dear grandson, your target is excellent, very suitable!"
After a pause, Song Qian added, "I will inform the World Gambling Association about Xiao Gao's attack and ask them to investigate. My dear grandson, you should probably not investigate such matters yourself. I'm afraid you'll get into trouble while you're in a foreign place."
Song Zhui readily agreed.
After ending his call with Song Qian, Song Zhui immediately called Gao Jianfei.
Gao Jianfei received a call from Song Zhui.
On the phone, Song Zhui asked anxiously, "Mr. Gao, I heard you were attacked by assassins! My God! What exactly happened? Our Song family and the World Gambling Association have launched an investigation immediately after hearing about this! Mr. Gao, please rest assured, as a registered gambling expert of the World Gambling Association and a partner of our Song family, we will definitely intervene in the investigation and strive to find out the mastermind behind this as soon as possible and give you an explanation!"
Gao Jianfei wouldn't try to build a relationship with Song Zhui, because he knew their connection was purely one of mutual exploitation. He figured Song Zhui's call wasn't specifically to check on him. Therefore, Gao Jianfei gave a few polite replies before getting straight to the point, "Mr. Song, I imagine you called me about something else important?"
Song Zhui laughed on the other end of the phone, "Mr. Gao is indeed a straightforward person! I like Mr. Gao's personality! Here's the thing, I'd like to invite Mr. Gao to the Hushi branch office so I can show him some information. I've already started preparing for Mr. Gao's second world ranking tournament. Because Mr. Gao just achieved a pretty good world ranking, it's a good time to strike while the iron is hot and steadily rise!"
Gao Jianfei choked.
Will they continue to participate in the world rankings?
To be honest, Gao Jianfei joined the gambling world not out of interest, but solely to challenge Chen Yifeng. And supposedly, to challenge Chen Yifeng, one must be ranked in the world's top 10! Therefore, Gao Jianfei is bound to constantly participate in competitions to improve his ranking.
Now, the arrangement made by Song Zhui is one that Gao Jianfei should not refuse.
"Yes, Young Master Song, I'll be right there."
After hanging up the phone, Gao Jianfei went back to his bedroom to change his clothes.
As Gao Jianfei left the bedroom, he glanced at the virtual display screen. The souls of the awl and the genius were being pieced together simultaneously, and both were at… 38% complete.
Gao Jianfei thought to himself that the progress of piecing things together was indeed quite slow! The reason for this was that two level 2 ghosts were piecing things together at the same time.
Gao Jianfei was also eager to know who had hired someone to kill him, so he immediately told the AI program, "Stop piecing together one of the two Level 2 ghosts for now, and finish piecing together the other one first."
"Yes, dear user, we will do as you wish immediately!"
Soon, the genius's soul stopped piecing things together. The awl's soul, however, continued piecing things together.
In this way, Gao Jianfei should be able to meet Cone in Ghost Den tonight and directly find out who the mastermind is!
After finishing all this, Gao Jianfei went out and headed towards the World Gambling Association's Hushi branch.
When they arrived at the Hushi branch, Song Zhui and his bodyguards were already waiting there.
“Mr. Gao, you’ve arrived. Please come over.” Song Zhui waved to Gao Jianfei.
Gao Jianfei noticed that Song Zhui's bodyguards were no longer the five he had previously taught a lesson to. He had replaced them with five new bodyguards, all of whom were blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners.
These five foreigners, in terms of their imposing presence, were more dangerous and sharper than the previous five Chinese bodyguards.
Gao Jianfei didn't pay much attention and walked straight over.
Huang Bojun greeted Gao Jianfei with a smile, then pressed the Enter key. Immediately, a piece of data appeared on the computer screen…
"'Mao' Junichiro
Hand speed: 95
Eye Speed: 97
Hearing: 92
Memory: 95
Overall rating: 94.75
World Ranking: 45