Night fell, and Ge Bo, along with the Thirteen Taibao, hurried towards the Dragon City Grand Hotel.
For added security, Ge Bo also summoned the three grandmaster experts he had hired at great expense from the martial world.
"With these fifteen grandmasters in action, we can walk all over Longyan City. Xiao Yunlong, you dog, tonight you will be dismembered!" Ge Bo shouted coldly.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yunlong had gathered all his subordinates, including Xuanyuan Qingfeng, and they were having dinner in the top-floor restaurant.
As the entire floor had been booked, there were no other guests that night, and the spacious restaurant was very quiet.
In terms of prosperity, Longyan City could not compare to Chuan City, as Longyan City was more remote and economically backward.
Historically, Chuan City was the capital of Chuanlong Ridge, which was why it was called Chuanlong Ridge and not Longchuan Ridge. However, the current Ridge Lord, Longyan, was originally the city lord of Longyan City, and his power base was in Longyan.
Therefore, when Longyan was promoted to Ridge Lord, he moved the capital from Chuan City to here.
Still, the night view of Longyan City's downtown was quite beautiful. Looking out from the top-floor restaurant, the dense lights resembled stars in the sky, and the long streetlights looked like the Milky Way.
Just as Xiao Yunlong picked up his chopsticks, the restaurant door was kicked open with a bang, and then figures like King Kong and iron towers walked in.
There were thirteen of them, each wearing a black robe. This uniform attire immediately identified them as the Thirteen Taibao under the Ridge Lord!
Following them, Ge Bo entered, accompanied by three elderly men.
"Xiao, I didn't expect you to still be in the mood to eat. You're truly audacious!" Ge Bo gritted his teeth and shouted, walking directly towards them.
At this point, Xuanyuan Qingfeng quietly introduced them to Xiao Yunlong.
Xiao Yunlong frowned and said coldly, "Ge Bo, is it? You've come at the perfect time. Sit down and join us for a meal. It might be your last."
"You're right, the last meal. What if I let you eat your fill first!"
Ge Bo said, pulling out a chair and sitting down directly opposite Xiao Yunlong. The three elderly men in long robes stood behind him.
As for the Thirteen Taibao, they quickly dispersed and surrounded everyone.
Without Xiao Yunlong's command, Zhuge Wushuang, Jun Bufan, Tang Bowen, and the others naturally remained seated.
Xiao Yunlong shook his head and smiled, then picked up his chopsticks and began to eat.
These Thirteen Taibao were all tall and mighty like King Kong and iron towers. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell they were masters of external body-refining techniques. Once such martial artists reached the Hua Jin level, their combat power was often stronger than ordinary grandmasters.
These thirteen individuals were all at the peak of Hua Jin, with formidable combat strength. Five or more of them attacking together might even give a martial king like Zhuge Wushuang, who had achieved the Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown, some trouble.
With thirteen of them present, it showed the considerable foundation of the Chuanlong Ridge Lord.
Of course, these individuals might pose some pressure to Jun Bufan and the others, but in Xiao Yunlong's eyes now, they were merely slightly stronger crawling insects, not worth fearing at all!
Xiao Yunlong asked as he ate, "That old man Longyan didn't come in person. Before you came, did he tell you my identity?"
Ge Bo snorted, "Why should I know the identity of someone who is about to die? Do you think that's meaningful?"
Xiao Yunlong smiled, shook his head, and sighed, "Foolish. Do you really think that old fellow Longyan is helping you? He sent you here with his Thirteen Taibao just to test me. You're being sold and you're thanking him, you're utterly foolish!"
"Nonsense! I'm being sold? How am I being sold!" Ge Bo slammed his palm on the table.
Xiao Yunlong shook his head and sighed faintly, "You were right earlier. There's no point in me saying so much to someone who is about to die."
"Good, Xiao boy. I intended to let you finish your last meal before sending you to the underworld. Since you're so eager to die, I'll oblige you!"
Ge Bo suddenly stood up, waved his hand, and shouted, "Attack, kill them!"
In an instant, the Thirteen Taibao moved, including the three old men behind Ge Bo. Their hands shot out like claws, and they also attacked with lightning speed.
Zhuge Wushuang and the others moved even faster, each lunging forward to engage the closest opponents.
Ge Bo retreated to a corner, grinning coldly, "Ignorant fools. These are the Thirteen Taibao of the Chuanlong Ridge Lord, each a top-tier master. You still dare to..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Xiao Yunlong casually flicked his hand. The two chopsticks in his hand shot through the air, instantly killing two of the Taibao who were attempting to charge him.
"Mere ants daring to cause trouble before me!"
Xiao Yunlong shouted coldly, and then charged out like a tiger or leopard. Wherever he went, there were resounding thuds. In an instant, all these Taibao fell to the ground, dead.
Although the peak Hua Jin grandmasters with external body-refining techniques were strong, they were no match for Xiao Yunlong. They couldn't even muster a single defensive move because their martial arts cultivation was not on the same level.
Xiao Yunlong himself didn't even know what level his cultivation had reached!
He only knew that he was powerful, extremely powerful. But he didn't know his exact level. After absorbing a lot of jade spiritual energy recently and opening seventy divine kingdoms within his body, he just felt like he had inexhaustible strength.
The three grandmaster elders brought by Ge Bo were also quickly dealt with under Zhuge Wushuang's suppression.
At this moment, Ge Bo was petrified in place. His eyes were wide with disbelief, and then his legs began to tremble like a sieve.
Xiao Yunlong walked over step by step, smiling and asking, "How is it? Do you know you're foolish now? Were you sold out by your uncle?"
Ge Bo's face turned ashen. He gritted his teeth and shouted, "You mean Longyan knew your identity all along, and knew you were difficult to deal with, right?"
Saying this, Ge Bo roared hysterically, "Tell me, who exactly are you?"
"To use your own words, what's the point of knowing who I am to someone who is about to die?" Xiao Yunlong said with a cold smile as he approached him.
"No... you can't kill me. I am the Director of the Longyan City Supervisory Department. You absolutely cannot kill me!" Ge Bo said repeatedly.
"Precisely because you are the Director of the Supervisory Department, you deserve to die. For what you have done over the years, dying ten times would not be enough!"
Xiao Yunlong narrowed his eyes and reached out, grabbing his throat.
Ge Bo gritted his teeth and cried out, "I was wrong, Mr. Xiao. Please show mercy. As long as you let me go, I am willing to come forward and testify against that old dog Longyan. I know all the things he has done. If you don't kill me, I will testify against him!"
"Sorry, I don't need that!"
As the words fell, Xiao Yunlong's five fingers tightened suddenly. With a crack, Ge Bo's body collapsed to the ground like a puddle of mud.
At this moment, Xuanyuan Qingfeng was somewhat bewildered. Although he knew that His Highness the Northern King was not weak, he never imagined he would be so strong. The formidable Thirteen Taibao were instantly like crumbling earth and ditches before him, unable to withstand a single blow.
Shaking his head, Xuanyuan Qingfeng quickly regained his senses and said, "Your Highness the Northern King, only now do I truly realize my ignorance. I was wrong before. Please forgive me, Your Highness the Northern King!"
Xiao Yunlong waved his hand, "Ignorance is no crime. Moreover, you were reminding me with good intentions, so what crime is there!"
"Thank you, Your Highness the Northern King!"
Xuanyuan Qingfeng cupped his hands, then continued, "Your Highness the Northern King, should we rush to the Ridge Lord's mansion immediately now, lest that old fellow Longyan escapes?"
Zhuge Wushuang also nodded at this time and said, "Yes, Master. We should indeed rush over immediately at this time, to prevent that old fellow from escaping!"
"No need!"
Xiao Yunlong waved his hand and said with a cold smile, "That Longyan is an old fox. By sending the Thirteen Taibao to test me tonight, he has already made preparations to flee. I believe he is no longer in the Ridge Lord's mansion at this time."
"Then Your Highness the Northern King, what should we do next? Should we pursue him?" Xuanyuan Qingfeng asked.
"No need to chase. The monk may run, but the temple cannot. Qingfeng, you go and make preparations. We are departing for the Southern Xinjiang Barracks!"
Xiao Yunlong said calmly, his eyes filled with wise and sharp light.