The man got out of the car, took off his sunglasses, and revealed a familiar face. It was none other than Fang Zhenwu!

Fang Zhenwu had a black earpiece in his ear. He pinched it with his hand and said, "Boss, Fatty says the GPS shows the cops are on our trail and they're heading this way."

Qin Hao wasn't surprised. With the commotion Giggs caused, it would be strange if the police hadn't noticed.

"Then let's leave now and find a place to regroup first!"

Qin Hao jumped on the back seat of the motorcycle first, grinning at those without a ride, "I'll hit the road with Xiaowu first. You guys figure out your way into the city."

Xiaowu had been with Qin Hao for so many years, so he knew Qin Hao's thoughts and drove off without a word.

The Demoness said, "Captain, you're so underhanded!"

The God of Thieves said, "Hey, Captain, you got no right to call me shameless anymore."

The Sword Madman said, "Master is still the same."

Giggs said, "I should have planted a bomb in that motorcycle."

...

At night, in a luxurious private room.

The table was set with exquisite dishes, including Chinese stir-fries, Western steaks, and oysters.

The entire Nightmare Squad was present. In the Dark World, these were terrifying demons, yet now they squabbled like children over the food.

When it comes to eating, Qin Hao is undoubtedly the king.

So far, he had eaten five bowls of rice, two pounds of steak, several oysters, plus five glasses of red wine.

With old friends he hadn't seen in days accompanying him, this was the most satisfactory meal Qin Hao had had in years.

"Burp..."

The God of Thieves burped, shouting drunkenly, "Damn, it's been too long since I came back to the country. I have to steal something from a museum..."

The Sword Madman had also drunk a lot, but he used Inner Strength to digest the alcohol, so his eyes remained clear: "Causing such a commotion, the authorities must know we're in Huaxia, so don't show yourself for a while."

Giggs ate his steak slowly and elegantly. Despite his fearsome appearance, before entering the Dark World, he was actually a descendant of British nobility.

After finishing his steak, he wiped his lips with a napkin and said, "Recently, the US Army has dispatched another special forces team for peacekeeping in Afghanistan. When can I leave?"

The last sentence was directed at Qin Hao.

Qin Hao scratched his head, "Xiaojie, why are you always so cold and heartless? It makes me feel so melancholic!"

To be honest, the Nightmare Squad is a group of destructive maniacs with immense power, and peace-loving Qin Hao didn't want them to stay in the country.

However, with the recent deaths of Shangguan Feihong, the Tai Chi Sect members, and troops of the Ten Great Families, their backers would surely be enraged.

It's certain that in the future, he would face the wild retribution of those formidable forces.

Despite how many paper alliances it seemed he had, in reality, they were just numerous in number, but their strength... they were just a bunch of small fries.

The only ones truly capable of holding their own were the Nightmare Squad.

Being all alone, without any allies, confronting those giants would be troublesome, so for now, the Nightmare Squad couldn't leave.

"Xiaojie, you guys have caused me such a huge trouble today, please stay until we resolve all the issues," Qin Hao said, full of booze.

Giggs nodded silently without speaking, willing to follow Qin Hao's orders unconditionally.

However, the Demoness was unhappy, her booze-flushed face was tender, "Sigh, Captain, you're really shameless, causing trouble and trying to blame it on us."

Qin Hao touched her thigh, "You were the one clamoring to sleep with me, weren't you? How come you're not willing when I want you to stay a while longer?"

The Demoness shook her head and said, "Everyone knows the Captain has the heart but not the courage. Since you won't sleep with me, I'll just find some handsome guys. I started seeing one in Italy a few days ago. We had planned to... It's all your fault, Captain, my dreams of passion are shattered."

Qin Hao chuckled silently, and the God of Thieves lecherously raised his hand, "Little Jiji, I know you can't let out your desires lately. I don't mind being your pet. After all, if I don't enter Hell, who will!"

The Demoness pouted disdainfully, "You? I'd rather sleep with Giggs!"

Giggs said, "I disagree."

The God of Thieves sighed miserably towards the sky, "Such heartbreak, guess I'll have to be a flower thief tonight!"

Watching this scene, Qin Hao remembered the carefree life of roaming abroad with his team and felt both sweet and warm in his heart, involuntarily smiling.

...

Beijing.

In a courtyard near the First Ring Road.

In the yard, beneath the willow trees, there was a Tai Shi chair.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the willows swayed. Master Gu was savoring a pot of Longjing tea on the Tai Shi chair.

Suddenly, an elder in splendid attire entered through the gate outside.

This elder had white eyebrows and big eyes, exuding an aura of authority without anger, full of an upper-class demeanor.

His identity was well known throughout Beijing.

The Shangguan Clan Leader, Shangguan Chunhai!

Seeing Shangguan Chunhai with a solemn face, Master Gu put down his tea cup and asked calmly, "Clan Leader Shangguan, you're here, care to join me for a cup?"

Shangguan Chunhai shook his head, sat down heavily beside him, and said bluntly, "Something happened over there."

Master Gu raised an eyebrow, "Oh?"

Shangguan Chunhai added, "My son is dead. The Tai Chi Sect Members weren't spared either!"

"I see."

Master Gu's tone finally became heavier, and his expression no longer calm, "Was it Qin Hao?"

Shangguan Chunhai nodded blankly, "It should be. According to the investigation, Shangguan Feihong and the Tai Chi Sect Members were ambushing Qin Hao at that time."

"Him alone? Impossible."

Master Gu furrowed his brows, "I know his strength. Even if he ingested bloodlines, there's a limit. He couldn't have done this alone."

Counting it up, there were Shangguan Feihong, the elite of the Ten Great Families, and seven from the Tai Chi Sect.

Adding them all together, even Master Gu didn't believe he could handle it alone.

"He must have had help."

Hearing this from Master Gu, Shangguan Chunhai looked puzzled, "Could it be those forces in the Provincial City?"

Master Gu shook his head decisively, "Impossible, we've investigated those people. They're just a bunch of hooligans, they couldn't have this level of strength."

Shangguan Chunhai slapped the armrest in irritation, "Looks like Qin Hao still has cards hidden from us! What a cunning little rascal!"

Master Gu remained silent, his brows tightly furrowed. Shangguan Chunhai leaned forward, "Please Master Qi, take action. My Shangguan clan will pay any price."

Shangguan Chunhai, the leader of a major noble family, a legendary figure, now bowing and pleading.

Watching this scene, Master Gu smiled, "Looks like it's necessary for me to personally step in!"

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