Beihai Alliance, Changlan City.

The dilapidated hotel had been renovated and now sported a new signboard—'Dragon Flame Hotel'.

The hotel had been purchased by Xuan Long from the hands of the Dark Night Angels and had become one of Dragon Flame Mercenary Group's strongholds.

At this moment, Xuan Long, along with An Long, the three brothers of Mo Bao, Li Wuji, and Zhang Wushang, were waiting at the gates of Changlan City.

"Isn't that the Dragon Flame Mercenary Group's leader Xuan Long and his top brass? Why are they waiting at the city gates?"

"They must be here to welcome some big shot, right?"

"Who could be so important that these big shots are lining up to greet?"

"Could it be that their boss, the Dragon King, has come again?"

"The Dragon King? You mean the owner of Dragon Flame who wiped out the Dark Spider the moment he appeared, and then took on the Fallen Angels?"

"It must be him; who else could get the upper echelons of Dragon Flame to wait here?"

Mercenaries coming in and out of the city were all whispering to each other as they looked at Xuan Long and the others standing by the gate.

Thud, thud, thud!

A uniform series of footsteps approached, and all at the gate turned their eyes toward the road.

A squad of robust men clad in camouflage uniforms came running from afar. The group, numbering over six hundred, moved with completely synchronized steps, their footsteps sounding as if they came from a single person.

When they saw this squad, the mercenaries at the gate all changed expressions. Judging by the squad's orderly formation and their grim aura, it was clear that this was an exceptionally seasoned troop!

"Dragon King!"

"Dragon King!"

As the squad reached the gates, Xuan Long and the others went up to greet them, respectfully saluting a young man in his twenties who was leading the team.

"It really is the Dragon King!"

"The Dragon King has appeared again, wonder if another mercenary corps is going to disappear this time?"

"Could it be the Fallen Angels Mercenary Corps?"

"Impossible, Dragon Flame, Burst Flame, and Dragon Soul, the three big mercenary corps, have fought the Fallen Angels for so long with neither side gaining any advantage, merely winning some and losing some. Just a few hundred more people can't possibly make a decisive difference!"

The mercenaries near the gate started speculating again.

"Let's enter the city first, let the brothers rest a bit. Are the weapons and everything else ready?" Jiang Chen asked softly.

"Everything is ready!" Xuan Long nodded lightly.

"Let's go, into the city!" Jiang Chen nodded and took the lead towards the city gates, with Xuan Long and the others stepping in behind him.

Outside the Dragon Flame Hotel, a blond-haired, blue-eyed youth stood with an elder at the entrance. When he saw a group of figures appear across the street, a brilliant smile spread across the youth's face.

"Mr. Huo Huade, were you waiting for me here?" Upon reaching the entrance of the hotel, Jiang Chen looked at Huo Huade and Ta Buduo with surprise.

Huo Huade smiled faintly, "Mr. Dragon King, we meet again. Indeed, I have been waiting for you, to demonstrate to you the friendship of Dark Night Angel."

"Oh?"

Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows and laughed lightly, "I've already experienced the friendship of Dark Night Angel in my own country; thank you very much for protecting my wife and others. If Mr. Huo Huade could tell me why Dark Night Angel would like to help me, I would be even more grateful."

"No, no, no, the time for that has not yet come. This time I came to meet Mr. Dragon King because it has a direct connection with the matter you are out here to handle," Huo Huade waved his hand, smiling mysteriously.

"It has a direct connection with the matter I am out here to handle?" Jiang Chen frowned slightly and took a deep look at Huo Huade.

Shen Xiangtian, who stood behind and to the side of Jiang Chen, heard this and quietly stepped forward, taking a position where he could strike at Huo Huade in an instant.

"What are you trying to do!" Ta Buduo, behind Huo Huade, frowned and was about to step forward.

"Ta Buduo!"

Noticing Shen Xiangtian's intention, Huo Huade shouted lowly, raising his hand to stop Ta Buduo from moving forward.

Then, he explained softly to Shen Xiangtian, "No, no, no, gentleman, please don't misunderstand. I am not interested in the affairs of Flame Dragon Kingdom. My choice to investigate that person's information is also to help Mr. Dragon King. Please believe me, I am your friend, definitely not an enemy!"

Jiang Chen patted Shen Xiangtian on the shoulder gently and said softly, "In that case, let us go inside to talk."

"Certainly!" Huo Huade nodded with a light laugh.

The group entered the hotel, and Jiang Chen gave Chen Jiantao and the other nine team captains a nod. An Long took the others to arrange the rooms while the decision-makers followed Jiang Chen to the No. 1 Presidential Suite.

After glancing at the three Mo Bao brothers, Jiang Chen hesitated slightly before speaking softly, "The matter we're about to discuss is related to Flame Dragon Kingdom. Think carefully, brothers—if you come to know this matter, you'll be tied to Flame Dragon Kingdom. It's for you to decide!"

"Dragon King, we belong to Dragon Flame!" the Mo Bao brothers said solemnly, their expressions becoming serious.

Jiang Chen smiled faintly and nodded slightly, then turned to Huo Huade, "Mr. Huo Huade, you may speak. I hope what you have to say is truly related to the matter I have to handle. As of now, we indeed have no leads."

"Ha-ha, it must relate to the matter Mr. Dragon King is handling!" Huo Huade laughed once and his expression turned serious as he whispered, "Fang Mingyuan was taken to the Southern Country by two people from Beihai National Divine Palace."

Upon hearing Huo Huade start to speak, Chen Jiantao and the others showed a hint of surprise.

Then, Spirit You turned to the window, and Xie Long stepped toward the door. Both radiated the aura of Innate Grandmasters, sealing the entire room.

"Mr. Huo Huade, please continue," Jiang Chen said solemnly.

Huo Huade nodded slightly, whispering, "They went to the Southern Country, actually intending to distract the attention of Flame Dragon. Then they planned to move on from Southern Country to Beihai National. However, they did not expect their whereabouts to be discovered by a member of the Li family from the LK Group, one of Southern Country's top three conglomerates. They were forced to be guests at the Li family's estate, and since then, they have never left the estate."

"Are they dead or alive!" Jiang Chen asked in a stern voice.

"Alive! According to the news sent by our people in the Southern Country, Fang Mingyuan has not given in at all. He is still negotiating terms with Southern Country and Beihai National, demanding various benefits, not showing his hand unless he sees gain," Huo Huade spoke softly.

"He wouldn't dare show his hand. If only one country had approached him, that country might guarantee his safety. But now there are two, and if he were to easily disclose what he knows, I fear that neither Southern Country nor Beihai National would let him live," Jiang Chen spoke coldly.

An spy can only serve one master; selling secrets to two masters would no longer ensure safety. Fang Mingyuan using his knowledge as leverage in negotiations with both countries was the most misguided move he could make!

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