"Team Leader Shen, what do you think of Watanabe Ichiro?"
Half an hour later, Shen Lang and Qin Long and others appeared at a hotel in the capital of Yang Country. Qin Long took out his own teapot and tea leaves and brewed a pot of tea, then poured a cup for Shen Lang and asked.
"His eyes dodged when he spoke to us. It's clear he has a plan. This person cannot be trusted, but he can be used."
Shen Lang picked up the teacup, took a leisurely sip of tea, and said with a smile, "If I'm not mistaken, Watanabe Ichiro is already in He Yaodong's pocket and has informed him of our arrival. He Yaodong has definitely prepared an ambush for us to fall into."
Shen Lang looked at Qin Long and smiled, "Since they want to scheme, we'll play along. There's no need to wait for Watanabe Ichiro to reveal the news to us. Let's be proactive and ask Watanabe Ichiro directly."
"Alright, I'll contact Watanabe Ichiro."
Qin Long knew Shen Lang had a plan, so he was no longer worried. He said to Shen Lang, "I'll call Watanabe Ichiro now and see what tricks He Yaodong is up to."
Qin Long's execution was swift. As soon as he finished speaking, he took out his phone and called Watanabe Ichiro. On the other end, Watanabe Ichiro was already worried about how to subtly relay the news of He Yaodong's whereabouts at Baima Temple to Qin Long and the others. He never expected Qin Long and the others to ask directly.
Since Qin Long and his group, the fish, were willing to take the bait, Watanabe Ichiro had nothing to hide. He directly told Qin Long He Yaodong's location.
"Team Leader Shen, according to Watanabe Ichiro, He Yaodong will be holding a Buddhist exchange meeting at Baima Temple this afternoon at two o'clock."
After hanging up the phone, Qin Long looked at Shen Lang and said.
"A Buddhist exchange meeting?"
Upon hearing Qin Long's words, Shen Lang scoffed dismissively. "A heinous Asian drug lord. If such a person could receive Buddha's protection, then this world truly has no justice."
"Since this is a deliberate bait, then we'll take the hook. Let's see if the person holding the rod has the skill to reel us in."
Shen Lang toyed with the teacup and smiled, "There are still a few hours until two in the afternoon. Let's eat well, drink well, and rest up before we set off. We'll return to Nanling for a victory banquet tonight. Do you have confidence?"
"Of course!" Qin Long and the others said in unison, "As long as Team Leader Shen is here, this operation cannot possibly fail."
At half-past one in the afternoon, Shen Lang and his group rented a car and set off for Baima Stone in Yang Country.
Baima Stone was the premier Buddhist temple in Yang Country, not due to its size, but because it was where the Yang Country royalty paid homage to Buddha.
The architectural style of Baima Stone was not merely similar to that of the Tang Dynasty's ancestral temples; it was identical. It was obvious that those envoys to Tang had directly copied it.
When Shen Lang and his group arrived at Baima Temple, it was precisely twenty past two in the afternoon. After getting out of the car, Shen Lang led his men directly towards the temple gate.
"Who are you?"
Seeing Shen Lang and his group approaching, the two monks at the gate's expressions changed, and they shouted.
"We are from the Dragon Country Wu Wei Directorate, ordered to apprehend the drug lord He Yaodong. If you are not in league with him, I advise you to keep your voices down, because my blade has no patience."
Shen Lang playfully twirled a razor-sharp dagger, gesturing near the throats of the two monks, and said, "Next, I will ask you only one question. If I discover anyone lying, I will kill him on the spot."
Shen Lang asked, "Where is He Yaodong now?"
"He is in the Three Treasures Hall, holding discussions with a group of Buddhist masters."
Facing Shen Lang's sharp dagger, the two monks spoke one after another, revealing the information directly.
"The Three Treasures Hall?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Lang smiled and said, "People don't visit the Three Treasures Hall for no reason. It seems we must visit the Three Treasures Hall today."
"Bang—"
As Shen Lang's words fell, Qin Long, standing behind Shen Lang, reacted swiftly. With two quick palm strikes, he knocked the two gate-keeping monks unconscious.
"Team Leader Shen, it seems the killing trap is in the Three Treasures Hall, which is why they revealed everything so easily."
Qin Long said to Shen Lang, "I suggest we split into two groups. One group will head directly to the Three Treasures Hall. Even if something happens, the other group can provide support, preventing all our eggs from being in one basket, only to be smashed if it falls."
"Brother Qin's thinking is thorough. It coincides with my own thoughts. I've wanted to say this for a long time."
Shen Lang looked at Qin Long and smiled, "From now on, I will go to the Three Treasures Hall alone. You will be responsible for auxiliary support."
"Okay—"
Neither Qin Long nor the other team members doubted Shen Lang's strength, and they readily agreed.
Soon, Qin Long led the team members to advance stealthily, while Shen Lang entered directly through the main gate.
What was interesting was that there were two monks guarding the entrance. Upon entering, Shen Lang saw no more monks. Instead, he saw dozens of men in black.
These men in black, all with shaved heads and sunglasses, dressed in suits and ties, were unmistakably bad guys. There was no need for further identification.
"Who are you?"
Seeing Shen Lang enter, a man in black's expression changed, and he asked.
"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Shen Lang, and I am from the Dragon Country Wu Wei Directorate. I am here to take He Yaodong away. Gentlemen, could you please grant me this convenience?"
Shen Lang smiled and said, "If you are willing to give me this face, I guarantee that not a single person present will die, nor will anyone be injured?"
"Kid, you're from Dragon Country?"
Upon hearing Shen Lang's words, the man in black who had just spoken frowned instantly and said, "You are the enemy Mr. He mentioned, aren't you?"
"It seems he knew we were coming. Since that's the case, it simplifies things."
Shen Lang yawned and said to the man in black, "Come at me all at once. Don't waste my time."
"Kid, you're looking for death."
As soon as Shen Lang finished speaking, the next second, dozens of bald men simultaneously drew spring-loaded knives from their waists and, without a word, lunged at Shen Lang.
These were He Yaodong's subordinates, his fanatically loyal followers. If He Yaodong gave an order, they would kill anyone without hesitation.
Knowing that Shen Lang was here to capture He Yaodong, these men naturally showed no mercy, each thrust aimed at a fatal point.
Facing their attack, Shen Lang didn't even bother to exert himself.
He took out a small green bottle from his left hand. It was none other than Shen Lang's hidden trump card—"Equality for All Beings."
After Shen Lang opened the cap of the "Equality for All Beings" bottle, he took out a white folding fan with his right hand and gently fanned it.
"Bang bang bang—"
The moment the wind blew, dozens of men in black fell to the ground simultaneously, their strength completely drained, unable to even speak.
Amidst the terrified expressions of the dozens of men in black, Shen Lang stepped over all of them, advancing forward.