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Having learned Elder Song's identity, Wang Hu, the "Tiger," had now turned into a mouse...

The thing he wanted most at the moment was to leave here as soon as possible. He didn't want to be involved in this situation any longer—after all, it was his bad luck to accidentally provoke this old man!

The old man seemed uninterested in pursuing the matter now, but that was because he was protecting Qin Fang. Wang Hu had no choice but to accept it...

But if something were to really happen to Qin Fang, this old man might not simply let him leave. It wouldn't be impossible for him to take Wang Hu out.

A senior even Elder Long was wary of—his background was undoubtedly immense, and his strength far exceeded Wang Hu's Grandmaster Level. Dealing with a petty thug like Wang Hu would be child's play.

When he first heard Elder Song say "You can go," Wang Hu had been so excited he nearly jumped with joy and celebrated. But just as he was about to leave, Qin Fang, the very person at the center of the situation, suddenly threw a sentence out of nowhere, leaving Wang Hu utterly dumbfounded.

"Does this kid have donkey hoofprints on his head? If you want to die, go ram a wall or jump off a building, but why the hell drag me into it?!"

By now, Wang Hu had already cursed Qin Fang to hell and back in his heart…

As Elder Long's confidant, he naturally understood Elder Long's temperament. When it came to Brother San Shui's situation, Elder Long was furious—his retaliation would definitely be merciless. Just look at the fates of the lackeys who drove Brother San Shui to madness, and you'd know. And given that Qin Fang was the main culprit, his outcome would be obvious.

If Wang Hu couldn't bring him back, he could always explain himself—after all, Elder Song's interference wasn't his fault.

But if he did bring him back, and Elder Long decided to act against Qin Fang… well, the backlash he'd face would be immense. Elder Long might push the blame onto others, but Wang Hu would undoubtedly be left to suffer Elder Song's wrath!

Thinking about this made Wang Hu feel unbelievably stifled, cursing Qin Fang even more furiously.

"You're here about Brother San Shui, right?"

Seeing Wang Hu momentarily dumbfounded by his question, Qin Fang finally spoke leisurely.

Wang Hu was indeed quite capable, but he didn't have what it took to capture Qin Fang. Even if Elder Song hadn't intervened earlier, Qin Fang was confident that Wang Hu wouldn't have gained any advantage over him.

Still, Qin Fang chose not to act because he saw how Elder Song furrowed his brow, revealing a trace of displeasure.

Others might not know the old man's strength, but Qin Fang understood it very well. With his Scouting Skill, he had long since uncovered the details of the old man's capabilities.

Though Elder Song was called the "Thousand Gate Chess Elder" and was renowned for his mastery of Qimen Dunjia and formations, reaching Grandmaster Level in these areas, in his specialty—Thousand Skills—he had achieved a terrifying LV8, a true Great Grandmaster level...

However, his achievements in martial arts were also incredibly frightening… he even possessed Grandmaster-level strength. Though it was one tier below his Thousand Skills, it was comparable to Old Master Wu, a Level 7 Grandmaster expert.

Wang Hu, on the other hand, had only just entered Master Level Early Stage. Qin Fang, though not yet advanced himself, was already on par with a Mid-Master Level expert. Compared to Elder Song, a Level 7 Grandmaster, the gap was unfathomable.

One chess piece might not be enough for Qin Fang to defeat Wang Hu, but Elder Song could easily take him down without breaking a sweat...

Seeing Elder Song about to act, Qin Fang decided to hold back and let the situation unfold on its own.

No one expected Wang Hu to shrink back so quickly after learning Elder Song's identity, avoiding a direct confrontation.

When Elder Song casually dismissed Elder Long's significance, Qin Fang realized his chance had come. After a brief contemplation, he immediately formulated a plan.

And thus, his earlier comment was intentionally delivered...

"Brother San Shui has gone mad…"

Wang Hu's face turned sour; Qin Fang's timing had made things exceptionally difficult for him. Yet, with Elder Song backing Qin Fang, he didn't dare act out and could only give a begrudging response.

"Mad?"

Qin Fang was briefly taken aback by this.

Although he'd intended to teach Brother San Shui a lesson, he hadn't expected his psyche to be so fragile that he'd actually driven him insane. It really was a twist of fate. No wonder Elder Long had sent a Grandmaster-level expert like Wang Hu to capture him.

"All the more reason for me to pay a visit…"

But instead of backing down after hearing this, Qin Fang's resolve only grew stronger.

"Xiao Qin…"

Even Elder Song couldn't help but furrow his brow again.

He was well aware of who Elder Long was. Though he personally didn't think much of him, many regarded Elder Long as a formidable figure.

Moreover, Elder Long had held his position on Hong Kong Island for over a decade, which was no small feat. Qin Fang visiting him directly carried serious risks, even by Elder Song's standards.

He didn't know much about Brother San Shui, but someone who could compel Elder Long to send people after Qin Fang surely had to be close to him. Not only that, but with Brother San Shui now mad, this was no trivial matter. Elder Long's anger could lead to unpredictable consequences. That Qin Fang would willingly walk into such danger naturally worried Elder Song.

"Elder Song, I understand your concern for my safety, but this matter started because of me. I simply can't wash my hands of it… Besides, I trust Elder Long is a man of stature who wouldn't harm me, would he?"

Qin Fang spoke with an air of casual indifference, even sneaking in a bit of flattery toward Elder Long, despite the man's absence.

Of course, the flattery likely wouldn't make a difference. Elder Long wasn't the type to change his mind based on a single sentence.

After all, in the eyes of Elder Long, Qin Fang wasn't worth that much...

"Xiao Qin…"

Elder Song opened his mouth as if to persuade him further, but seeing the unwavering determination in Qin Fang's eyes, he could only shake his head helplessly and swallow back his words.

Immediately turning to Wang Hu, Elder Song's gaze sharpened. His tone turned freezing cold, laced with a hint of murderous intent that was all too real. He was one step away from outright violence.

"Listen, kid. My little friend here can go with you, but if he comes back with so much as a scratch, I'll be the first to deal with you…"

Despite his usual jovial demeanor, Elder Song's temper was infamous. When angered, he was unquestionably terrifying.

Just like now—upon hearing his words, Wang Hu's face turned green.

The old man meant what he said. If he truly got angry, he might demand Qin Fang's return directly from Elder Long, and even dismember Wang Hu in Elder Long's presence without repercussion. Elder Long likely wouldn't dare protest.

After all, the old man's influence was vast, and his status and background were as intimidating as it got. If even Elder Long didn't dare cross him, Wang Hu stood no chance.

"Y-yes… yes…"

Wang Hu could only nod repeatedly, unsure of what else to say.

The situation before him was too much of a headache. If he escorted Qin Fang and something went wrong, he'd be doomed. And if he spoke out of turn now, he probably wouldn't get the chance to walk out of here alive...

"Elder Song, please wait a moment. I'll be right back..."

Qin Fang, on the other hand, remained entirely at ease, showing no hint of tension as if heading to an execution. Instead, he smiled and spoke cheerfully, leaving Elder Song speechless and making Wang Hu's expression even more baffled.

Wang Hu felt something was seriously off but couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Helplessly, he led Qin Fang to Elder Long's location.

This wasn't an arrest but an invitation!

Wang Hu's men drove up ahead, leading the way, while Qin Fang followed in his own car...

Of course, other lackeys from Elder Long also followed behind Qin Fang. Whether their purpose was surveillance or protection, that remained unclear.

Not that Qin Fang cared much… otherwise, he wouldn't have volunteered to go along.

The meeting location wasn't Elder Long's residence but Qing Mountain Hospital.

This was Qin Fang's chosen location, as he had heard that Brother San Shui had been sent there for treatment. Qin Fang wanted to check on him as well.

"Looks like his condition isn't mild…"

Standing outside Brother San Shui's hospital room, Qin Fang observed for a moment, the playful smile on his face unchanged as he casually remarked.

Brother San Shui wasn't faking it—he had truly lost his mind, and quite severely at that.

As for the cause,

Besides the severe psychological blow he had suffered, Qin Fang also noticed some physical injuries that contributed to his condition.

The combination of these two factors was why Brother San Shui's state had deteriorated so badly. That cleared up something that had puzzled Qin Fang before, which now made sense.

"You're Qin Fang?"

It didn't take long for Elder Long to arrive. Shortly after Qin Fang and the others reached Qing Mountain Hospital, the man appeared.

Whether his haste was due to a desire to avenge his godson or to meet this bold young man named Qin Fang was something only Elder Long himself could answer.

Judging by his demeanor, it seemed he had already heard about the relationship between Qin Fang and Elder Song from Wang Hu.

As a result, while his eyes held considerable hostility toward Qin Fang, the murderous intent had noticeably diminished...

Elder Long, in his fifties, was a middle-aged man of average looks. Well-maintained, he appeared youthful. If not for the weariness in his gaze, Qin Fang might never have believed that this unassuming man had ruled Hong Kong Island's underworld for over a decade...

However, as Elder Long spoke, the strong self-assurance and subtle aura of an overlord emanating from his eyes spoke volumes about his exceptional identity…

Faced with such a figure, even someone as tough as Qin Fang couldn't help but feel some pressure...

Of course, it was just pressure, not fear!

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