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Just as the driver was about to give Xiao Yefeng fifty dollars in change, Xiao Yefeng said, "Driver! I see it's getting late. Please help me find a place, and consider this fifty as my treat for a drink!"
After the driver's numerous refusals, he stood at the bar waving goodbye to Xiao Yefeng with four hundred dollars in hand. In the end, Xiao Yefeng had already shared with the driver the method to resolve his blood disaster. The two hundred dollars for the fare had been heavily marked up by the driver, who pocketed an additional one hundred fifty dollars from Xiao Yefeng by discarding the fifty dollars he didn't want.
Clearly, this driver was experienced; his final attempts to refuse were more of a playful back-and-forth with Xiao Yefeng. However, driven by goodwill, Xiao Yefeng ultimately decided not to take that fifty dollars but instead used it to point the driver towards a brighter path—one that could earn him quite a bit! He suggested finding a place to eat and drink.
This blood disaster was no trivial matter; at the very least, the driver would have to repay all the money he had previously scammed from others. If things got serious, he might never drive again. Nevertheless, Xiao Yefeng had changed some of his views thanks to what he learned from Feng Shui Techniques; the reckless disregard for life that once characterized him was now fading away.
Watching Xiao Yefeng leave, the bartender handed the fifty dollars to the driver and, while he counted his money, said, "Wow, Brother Wang has really hit the jackpot today! How about treating us to a drink?"
It was evident that the night-shift bartender was quite familiar with this driver. Just as the driver finished counting his money and was about to refuse, a loud thunderclap echoed outside, causing his face to turn pale.
He glanced at his watch and said, "Are you off work? If you skip out on your shift, you'll get fired!" In truth, he was just looking for an excuse not to treat anyone.
However, it happened that it was indeed time for the bartender to change shifts. He took off his name tag and asked, "So, Brother Wang, are you treating us or not?"
Seeing that the bartender had finished his shift and feeling around in his pocket for cash while licking his lips, the driver realized he couldn't resist. He was a big drinker; it would be unbearable not to have a drink after such a long day. Having already made quite a bit of money in the afternoon and with his thirst for alcohol piqued, he gritted his teeth and said, "Who’s not treating? Let’s go! Night market—I'm treating you to barbecue!"
After several rounds of drinks, the driver became quite spirited and grabbed a girl from a neighboring table to sing karaoke. However, the local ruffians at that table wouldn’t let someone provoke them go unchallenged. Fueled by alcohol and bravado, the driver ended up getting into a fight and was taken away by the police. That night he didn’t drive at all; instead, his family paid bail and covered medical expenses for the ruffian he fought with. After tallying everything up, he realized over ten thousand had vanished. Before he could complain about it all, he discovered that his car had caught fire in the middle of the night due to years of neglect.
At that moment, he realized he had narrowly escaped a major disaster. If he hadn’t gone out drinking, he wouldn’t have been caught; he would have continued driving passengers around. If his car had exploded while driving, it could have been fatal. Now having lost some money but saved his life made him want to thank that foolish big spender from last night! If it weren't for him urging him to go out drinking, he might have been doomed.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yefeng had already left the bar and was heading towards Ge Qing Gou. This time when leaving, Xiao Yefeng donned an entirely new set of gear as he rejoined the organization. He finally regained some of his former self. In Ge Qing Gou's mountainous area, Xiao Yefeng opted for camouflage combat attire instead of his usual sportswear—a tactical belt and a backpack completed his look. He prepared everything he could think of that might be useful.
This entire setup weighed around forty to fifty pounds; however, thanks to his enhanced body from Condemnation Arc's power boost, carrying this load felt effortless as he moved swiftly. Last night, Mouse Team had delivered all necessary equipment to him: a portable wristwatch locator displayed an entire map of Ge Qing Gou while wireless satellite earphones were fully connected with Mouse Team.
According to the Mouse Team, any life form with energy levels exceeding fifty will be displayed on the headset and watch. An energy level of fifty is the satellite's judgment of the vitality within a person's blood. Generally speaking, levels between twenty and fifty are typical for ordinary people, while those above fifty are usually soldiers or mercenaries who have undergone special training. In the satellite's display, Xiao Yefeng's energy readings reached over one hundred thirty, which is indicative of the Peak of Bright Strength. Typically, a range of one hundred thirty to one hundred fifty corresponds to this peak.
Following the map's indications, Xiao Yefeng finally arrived at the edge of Ge Qing Gou after crossing several mountains. However, to his surprise, there were still villages nestled among these towering peaks. As he climbed over a ridge, he found himself in a small village consisting of a dozen households.
Yet, something felt strange in this village; it was as if the people had vanished in an instant. A few chimneys still emitted wisps of Azure Smoke, indicating that someone had been cooking earlier that morning. However, amidst these homes, there was not a single sound to be heard.
"Click!" Xiao Yefeng did not want to admit that the sound was familiar, but in reality, his keen hearing had already detected the sound of a gun being loaded. In Huaxia, firearms should not be in the hands of ordinary people. The crisp metallic clink confirmed that someone was lying in wait for him.
Who could it be? A new force or perhaps the Divine Descent Society? Or maybe it was Perfect World? Leaning against the outer wall of one house, Xiao Yefeng pondered these questions. He remained still, and so did everyone inside; it seemed that the earlier sounds were merely figments of his imagination.
Cautiously taking a step forward, he pushed open the door. With a creak, a crossbow bolt shot out from within and embedded itself into the wall opposite him before coming to a stop. Then he heard the sound of another weapon being loaded; this time he recognized it accurately as the mechanism for reloading a crossbow. It appeared he had let his guard down and forgotten the difference between the sounds of guns and crossbows.
"Fellow villager, I am not a bad person!" Xiao Yefeng called out loudly from behind the wall.
"Impossible! I saw your clothes; you dress just like them! You foreign Demons! I am Hu Da and I am no coward! If you dare come in here, I will shoot you!" A man's trembling voice came from inside, clearly indicating his unstable emotions.
Hearing the man's voice made Xiao Yefeng feel somewhat puzzled. He replied, "What foreign Demon! I am Huaxia People! Look! I am from the Chinese Military; here is my identification!"
Xiao Yefeng thought for a moment; after all, military credentials were still effective in Huaxia. He pulled out his identification issued by the Metaphysics Society from his backpack and tossed it into the room along the corner of the wall. At that moment, rustling sounds came from inside as the man's voice called out again: "Dog Dan! Go pick that up and take a look!"
Before long, the man spoke again: "Hmm, it looks real. Are you really from the military?"
"Of course, fellow villager! What has happened to you all?" Xiao Yefeng felt relieved that he was wearing military camouflage; otherwise, this situation would have been difficult to resolve. He also had weapons in his backpack, but what good would they do? This was Huaxia's territory—not the West!
Suddenly, six or seven women emerged from inside along with several elderly villagers. Then three men and a child stepped out as well. The strongest among them approached with an old-fashioned crossbow and said: "Comrade, hello! I am Ge Bin from Ge Qing Gou! These are all villagers here!"
"I am Xiao Yefeng. What was going on just now?" After retrieving his identification, Xiao Yefeng asked.
His words only made the earlier sounds of crying more pronounced, especially from the women who were sobbing uncontrollably and trying to speak. Xiao Yefeng couldn't understand a single word, but Ge Bin said, "Alright, everyone go inside and hide. Dogdan, go pull that arrow out. Comrade, I'll handle this with you!"
Through Ge Bin's explanation, Xiao Yefeng understood why these people were so terrified. It turned out that a group of Westerners dressed in camouflage had come this morning, armed and had taken several men as guides while threatening the villagers of Ge Qing Gou with weapons. That's why the remaining people chose to hide in Ge Bin's house. Moreover, this was a mountainous area with very poor mobile signal; they could only get a signal by crossing a ridge, making it impossible to call for help, which left them in such an awkward situation.
However, Xiao Yefeng realized that this wasn't just about foreign kidnappers; it was likely connected to the group that had abducted Mei Mo'er. If it was indeed that group, things would become complicated. They had come to the Westerners for Dracula's Tooth, which certainly involved vampires. However, since they were armed, it also indicated the presence of some mercenaries or ordinary people. But since they had already taken action, he couldn't just passively accept it.
"Mouse Team! There's been a change! A team of Westerners has entered Ge Qing Gou ahead of us and they are armed. I suspect there are also special members of the Divine Descent Society present. This is a gathering place for new forces; report immediately!" After calming the villagers of Ge Qing Gou, Xiao Yefeng quickly contacted the Mouse Team.
"Understood!" came the voice from the Mouse Team through his earpiece.
Before long, the Mouse Team responded: "Order One: Anyone who harms our Huaxia will be punished!"
"Understood!" This time it was Xiao Yefeng's reply! He didn't need to guess who Order One referred to; since this person had spoken up, he no longer needed to worry about the consequences. This was the first time Xiao Yefeng felt such relief—having a powerful backing that could resolve everything felt great!
Finding a large tree, Xiao Yefeng leaned against it and sat down. He opened his backpack, revealing a pile of scattered parts inside. With practiced hands, he assembled them quickly; within thirty seconds, a fully loaded portable submachine gun and a handgun appeared before him.
After securing his backpack again and running his hand over the gun's body, Xiao Yefeng pulled the safety catch with a click as a bullet chambered. He then disengaged the safety on the handgun and tucked it into his belt while placing a spare magazine nearby. At that moment, Xiao Yefeng felt as if he had returned to two years ago on that familiar battlefield where he lost his captain and older brother. This time he was alone; he would not lose anyone again!
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