Gou Chen Group.
Yu Mengzhi and Xu Nianqing paced their office like ants on a hot pan.
Unable to obtain the latest battle reports, their anxiety grew with each passing moment.
What had happened?
To what extent had events progressed? They knew nothing.
"Hm?"
Xu Nianqing paused by the window, gazing down at the army below. "Strange, why do they seem to be withdrawing?"
"Really?" Yu Mengzhi leaned in.
Indeed.
The two sides, previously in a standoff, began to retreat in an orderly fashion.
This was an extremely abnormal phenomenon.
They exchanged glances, seeing the confusion in each other's eyes. "What on earth is going on? Their sudden, unannounced withdrawal must mean something has happened."
However, with the current information, it was difficult for them to ascertain the specific situation.
*Knock, knock, knock!*
A knock sounded at the door.
Yu Mengzhi and Xu Nianqing looked at each other for a moment, then Yu Mengzhi said, "Please come in!"
Xu Jinsong pushed the door open and entered.
Yu Mengzhi immediately inquired about what had happened, while Xu Nianqing strained her ears, afraid of missing even a single detail.
Xu Jinsong shook his head and said gravely, "I don't know what happened for now, but I suspect the situation has fundamentally changed! I suggest you two leave this floor immediately via the private elevator. I fear Qin Yi might do something to you."
"You mean the Qin family is in trouble?" Yu Mengzhi exclaimed.
"I can't be sure, but we must be cautious. Better safe than sorry," Xu Jinsong stated his assessment.
Yu Mengzhi made a decisive choice. "Alright, we'll leave now."
Xu Nianqing had no objections.
Xu Jinsong nodded. "Very well, you leave first. I'll stay here to deal with Qin Yi."
Under Xu Jinsong's watchful eye, the two left Gou Chen Group via the executive elevator in the office. Unsure of where to go after leaving, Yu Mengzhi and Xu Nianqing drove aimlessly through the streets until Xu Nianqing, in the passenger seat, let out a gasp.
Yu Mengzhi slammed on the brakes. "What is it?"
Xu Nianqing handed her phone to Yu Mengzhi. "Look quickly, what is this?"
Yu Mengzhi took the phone, examined it closely, and gasped, "How is this possible? Is this news true or false?"
"Where did you get this information?"
The news was so astounding that even Yu Mengzhi couldn't fully believe it.
Because these reports claimed that the Li and Qin families had been purged, and everyone from both families had been taken away.
Photographs of the Qin and Li families being surrounded were also attached.
Before Xu Nianqing could speak, Yu Mengzhi frowned. "This is real! That is indeed the Li family in the photo, I even saw Li Tiannan being escorted into a car! No wonder the people downstairs retreated so quickly, their stronghold was taken down."
"However, we still need to find others to verify the truth of this news, to avoid celebrating prematurely."
The two used their respective connections to contact friends and confirm the news.
Eventually, Bai Meizi herself called Yu Mengzhi to confirm the rumors, making them almost weep with joy.
Since the Qin and Li families had been dealt with, Chen Jinzhao might still have a chance to live.
Xu Nianqing's joyous expression suddenly shifted, her body trembling slightly.
Yu Mengzhi noticed Xu Nianqing's anomaly and quickly asked if there was any new information about Chen Jinzhao. Xu Nianqing said blankly, "I gave him the largest dose of the serum. This serum hasn't had its side effects completely removed yet. After the effects wear off, it will cause severe repercussions."
"Will he die?" Yu Mengzhi's voice trembled.
Xu Nianqing nodded, then shook her head, indicating her own confusion.
At least, based on various cases in the laboratory, no test subject had survived such a dosage. Furthermore, the experimental data proved that the human body could not withstand such a high dose; the outcome was only death.
Therefore, Xu Nianqing could not guarantee anything.
She even felt despair for Chen Jinzhao's future.
Yu Mengzhi could discern some of her emotions from her expression.
She forced down her negative feelings and said to Xu Nianqing, "He's strong and lucky, he'll definitely be fine."
Xu Nianqing's clenched fist turned white. "Take me back to the Kunlun Research Institute. I need to develop another medicine as soon as possible, one that can sustain Chen Jinzhao's life."
Yu Mengzhi agreed.
The two headed to the Kunlun Research Institute together.
Of course.
Both Xu Nianqing and Yu Mengzhi knew that such a medicine could not possibly be developed in such a short period. They were merely trying to find solace for themselves through this approach.
While the two were en route to the Kunlun Research Institute.
Chen Jinzhao, escorted by others, returned to Gou Chen Group. As he approached the executive office, his heart sank. The executive office door was shattered, and there were clear bloodstains on the floor.
He rushed into the executive office.
The office was in disarray, with obvious signs of a struggle.
Looking at the bloodstains on the floor, Chen Jinzhao's heart ached.
Had Qin Fengwu's people, upon learning of the Qin family's purge, taken their anger out on Yu Mengzhi and the others?
*Bang!*
There was another resting room within the office, and the sounds of fighting emanated from it.
Chen Jinzhao quickly entered the resting room and saw the two combatants locked in a fierce battle – Xu Jinsong and Qin Yi.
Clearly.
Xu Jinsong was no match for Qin Yi, as their designations said it all.
One was Number Four, the other was Number One!
Xu Jinsong was at an extreme disadvantage. From Chen Jinzhao's perspective, if he didn't intervene, Xu Jinsong would likely be killed within ten minutes.
"Stop!" Chen Jinzhao boomed, forcefully intervening in their dispute.
Qin Yi, his eyes red with fury, roared upon seeing Chen Jinzhao, the 'culprit,' "Chen Jinzhao, I've been waiting for you! I couldn't save the Qin family from falling into the abyss, but I can kill you! You ungrateful wretch, the Qin family saved you, and this is how you repay them!"
Chen Jinzhao had no explanation to offer.
He simply turned to Xu Jinsong and said, "You step back, so you don't get hurt."
The effects of the serum were still active within Chen Jinzhao, meaning he was still at his peak.
"Be careful, Qin Yi is indeed Divine Kingdom's Number One! I'm far from his match. If you can't handle it, I'll do it. My life doesn't matter, but you must live!" Xu Jinsong said, coughing up blood, and also informed Chen Jinzhao of Yu Mengzhi and Xu Nianqing's whereabouts.
Upon learning that the two were safe, Chen Jinzhao's worried heart finally settled. He threw himself entirely into the fight with Qin Yi.
Not long after the battle began, Chen Jinzhao actually gained the upper hand against Qin Yi.
This shocked Qin Yi, and it shocked Xu Jinsong!
After the shock wore off.
Xu Jinsong trembled with excitement.
The invincible Chen Jinzhao had returned!