The bullets grew faster and faster. When they were less than three meters from the pavilion, they inexplicably split into nine smaller bullets, which then struck the pavilion's roof, pillars, and floor.
"They weren't fired at me?"
Shen Lang watched the bullets land in various positions, a sense of confusion filling his mind.
However, in an instant, Shen Lang's acute hearing detected a deafening roar emanating from the scattered bullets. His face turned ashen with fear.
When Shen Lang was eighteen, he and his old man, along with Wolong, had gone to Black State to hunt down a heinous criminal organization.
The old man hadn't made a move, but Shen Lang and Wolong, brandishing their sabers, had descended upon the enemy's stronghold like reapers, cutting down hundreds of them as if they were walking through an empty field.
Yet, they had missed the leader of the organization. At that moment, the leader had seized the chaos to escape in a car, and Shen Lang and Wolong had pursued relentlessly.
However, when they were still a hundred meters away, a sniper rifle suddenly emerged from the criminal leader's car and fired a peculiar bullet. As it approached them, the bullet split into nine smaller bullets, emitting a buzzing sound.
Shen Lang and Wolong hadn't realized the lethality of these bullets at the time and were caught completely off guard. In the next second, all nine bullets exploded simultaneously, and a mushroom cloud instantly billowed, turning everything within a hundred-meter radius into dust.
At that moment, Shen Lang and Wolong were certain to die. But at the critical juncture, the old man descended like a celestial deity, and with terrifying power, formed a protective shield around them, ultimately saving them.
"This... this is exactly like back then?"
The scene before him reminded Shen Lang of that terrifying event years ago, and he trembled uncontrollably.
"Chuge, danger!"
Shen Lang knew that the nine bullets would explode simultaneously in the next second, and the terrifying blast would obliterate everything within a hundred meters.
Therefore, after shouting out, Shen Lang activated his Divine Traces Ghostly Shadow technique, rushed over, scooped up Chuge, and swiftly conjured a protective shield of Innate Gang Qi around them. He then leaped into the artificial lake and employed the Thousand Jin Drop technique to descend rapidly.
Shen Lang and Chuge sank for more than ten meters, eventually reaching the bottom of the artificial lake.
And in the next second, everything unfolded exactly as Shen Lang had witnessed in that horrifying scene years ago. The pavilion instantly exploded, and the terrifying blast wave swept over everything within a hundred meters, turning it into dust in an instant. A massive mushroom cloud soared into the sky.
Due to the explosion's impact, the water in the artificial lake began to boil violently. Even at a depth of over ten meters, Shen Lang and Chuge felt as though they were being plunged into boiling iron, giving them the sensation of being cooked alive.
At the crucial moment, Shen Lang activated his Ice Cold Strength true qi, enveloping himself and Chuge, finally neutralizing the terrifying high temperature.
"Shen Lang, what... what is going on?"
Thanks to the protective shield of Innate Gang Qi, they were not submerged by the lake water despite being at the bottom. Not only were their clothes dry, but they also had ample oxygen, making conversation possible.
"Chuge, don't speak, let's get out of the lake bottom first."
Shen Lang had no idea who had fired the shot, but the situation was unclear. He dared not reveal himself, so he held Chuge and swam rapidly across the lake bottom towards the opposite shore.
Unbeknownst to Shen Lang, because he had used Divine Traces Ghostly Shadow to leap into the artificial lake in less than a second, the black-clothed assailant had not fired a second shot.
"Shen Lang, without that old monster protecting you this time, you're definitely dead."
The black-clothed assailant believed that the explosion at that moment was enough to annihilate anyone except that old monster from years ago. A cold smile flickered across his face as he quickly disassembled his weapon, packed it into a black case, and departed swiftly.
Two minutes later, Shen Lang, holding Chuge, finally reached the lake bottom on the opposite side. After using his keen divine sense to confirm there was no danger, he carried Chuge ashore.
When they saw the destroyed pavilion and everything around it, and even the boiling water of the artificial lake, both of them gasped.
"Shen Lang, who did you provoke? Why would they use such a terrifying weapon to kill you?"
Chuge had never witnessed such a horrifying destructive disaster. She looked at Shen Lang, full of curiosity.
"Alas..."
Shen Lang sighed upon hearing this. "I have too many enemies, I don't even know who they are. However, they probably think I'm dead, so let's leave quickly before they discover their mistake."
"It's a pity about the nice meal, ending like this. I guess we'll have to eat together another time."
Chuge smiled upon hearing this. "I actually find the thrill of being attacked more enjoyable than a meal. It's been a long time since I've experienced such a heart-pounding moment."
"Shen Lang, thank you for letting me experience such an extraordinary day."
After speaking, Chuge's eyes moved, and she planted a kiss on Shen Lang's cheek.
Shen Lang froze on the spot, stunned by Chuge's kiss. By the time he reacted, Chuge had already walked away, waving to him. "You can drive my car. With what happened at the villa, the Wuwei will be here to investigate soon. I'll cooperate with the investigation here."
"Alright!"
Shen Lang nodded and said, then quickly drove Chuge's red Rolls-Royce away from the farmhouse villa. Fifteen minutes later, he returned to the Wuwei Department.
As Shen Lang arrived at the entrance, he saw Qin Long and others preparing to leave in their cars.
"Brother Shen, where are you returning from?"
Seeing Shen Lang drive in, Qin Long rolled down his car window and asked curiously.
"The farmhouse villa opposite."
Shen Lang did not conceal anything. "I was attacked there. The firearms used a bullet of extremely terrifying power, capable of instantly destroying everything within a hundred meters of the target. Fortunately, I reacted quickly and jumped into the lake bottom to escape death. However, the assailant left, and I couldn't apprehend them."
"Is that so?"
Qin Long replied, "I just received a telegram stating that an explosion occurred at the farmhouse villa opposite. I'm taking my men to the scene to collect evidence. We'll contact each other later."
"Alright, you go ahead."
Shen Lang nodded and said, "Remember to tell me if you find any clues. I also want to know who attacked me."
"Then I'll talk to you when I get back."
Shen Lang was previously Qin Long's subordinate, but now they were of equal rank. Such a rapid ascent was likely unprecedented in the entire Wuwei Department.
Qin Long quickly left with his men. Shen Lang parked his car and went to his office.
"How is it? Did Zhao Shengtian confess?"
Shen Lang said with a smile, looking at Yu Youwei and others who were busy.
Yu Youwei slowly walked towards Shen Lang and said, "Zhao Shengtian's criminal evidence is conclusive. Whether he confesses or not will not change the outcome. However, I see a confident look on his face, as if he's waiting for something to happen."
"Director, Sister Yu, members of the Zhao family have arrived. They are in Old Song's office."
Just as Yu Youwei finished speaking, Old Luo walked into the office with a grim expression.