Chapter 910 The Lord's Judgment
Jiang Bai turned and ran, but they naturally wouldn't let him go.
With Marcus's promise, the Holy See members here were completely unleashed.
"Judgment of the Lord!" the cardinal shouted, and then began to chant, with the hundreds of holy priests on the side chanting in sync with him.
They appear to be the chorus behind these cardinals, but in reality, it's far more complex. Their formation is somewhat similar to a Chinese military formation, where they draw upon each other's power and combine to unleash unimaginable might. The cardinal is merely the central hub that channels and detonates this power.
As he began chanting, it naturally took time. The two holy warriors, Vice Judge Lor and the Vice Commander of the Knights Templar, rushed out and joined forces to hold Jiang Bai back, preventing him from escaping.
Despite Jiang Bai using all his skills, including all the moves from the Seven Limits, he still managed to inflict considerable damage on his opponent.
The deputy judge had several fingers cut off by Jiang Bai, while the deputy commander had two knife wounds on his body, his armor was completely damaged, and blood was seeping out.
However, they still showed no sign of backing down and fought Jiang Bai to the bitter end.
There was also a cardinal in a black robe shooting arrows from the sidelines. Given this situation, Jiang Bai was in dire straits.
The claws of heaven kept appearing from above, below, left, and right, killing dozens of people, but Jiang Bai still couldn't escape.
As for Markuz, he looked regretful and said to the person next to him, "It seems that this outstanding young man from the East will die at the hands of the Holy See today."
"Unfortunately, our Necromancer's Relic, Echo of the Dead, is gone forever. We can only wait until the next war to retrieve it!"
"However, if the price is the fall of such an outstanding young powerhouse from the East, then it is worth waiting a few more years for the Necromancer's Sacred Artifact."
"You don't know this young man. He's frighteningly young, only in his early twenties, yet he's already on par with us. If this continues, it might not be a good thing for us."
"So you changed your mind, and after making a deal with him, you decisively abandoned him when the Holy See attacked him?" A white-bearded old man, a nature mage, chuckled, seemingly very knowledgeable about the matter.
If it were him, he would have done the same.
Instead, the enormous werewolf snorted coldly after hearing this, showing some disdain, and didn't come over to say anything.
These strong warriors were never on the same side as these treacherous mages. The werewolves had no liking for necromancers or nature mages, and even harbored some hostility towards them, after all, these necromancers were really scoundrels.
In their quest to forge powerful warriors, they even searched for the remains of fallen werewolves and turned them into undead warriors. If he hadn't lacked sufficient evidence and had a long-standing feud with those damned bats, he would have already started a war against these treacherous bastards.
"Hehe, it's true that we are mortal enemies with the Holy See, but we are even more so enemies in the East. We have been enemies for countless years. The century-long alliance is about to be reached. Who knows if there will be another great war then?"
"This young man is a threat to us!"
"Of course, I wouldn't have taken action against this person without the Holy See's intervention. You don't know, this young man also has strong supporters in the East."
"That Emperor Wansheng, who is older than even the oldest prince of the vampire clan, is a supporter. If we were to touch him... the consequences would be quite severe."
"When the century-old covenant comes to an end, that person might come here in person. At that time, none of us will be able to stop him. This kind of thing should be left to the Holy See."
"Haha, you're right, this kind of thing should definitely be left to the Holy See!"
The nature mage laughed and said that he greatly agreed with Markuz's suggestion, thinking it was a perfect plan.
Although the two of them were not actually friendly.
"You bunch of bastards, just you wait!"
Just then, Jiang Bai, who had been entangled with two Holy Warriors from the Holy See in the distance for quite some time, finally found an opportunity to break through their defenses and turned to run away.
His shout before leaving caused a drastic change in the expressions of Markus and the others.
All of these plans had one prerequisite: Jiang Bai had to die, die at the hands of the Holy See. Only then could the plan be completed.
If Jiang Bai hadn't died, that would have been a huge problem.
When the people behind him come looking for him, they won't just target the Holy See; Marcus and even the entire Dark Council won't be able to escape either.
Although they have backup plans, those are for self-defense and should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Moreover... they may not be able to deal with that person.
"Merciful Lord, please descend upon me and deliver judgment!" The chanting ended at that moment.
A beam of light descended from the sky, followed by a huge phantom. The image of an angel appeared out of thin air, manifesting a massive figure in the void, drawing a bow and shooting an arrow. A white arrow hurtled rapidly toward Jiang Bai.
With a loud "boom," Jiang Bai was hit, screamed in agony, and vanished without a trace.
When the light faded, there was no one left where Jiang Bai had been. A huge crater had appeared on the ground, and everything around him had been destroyed.
A cheer erupted from the Holy See's camp.
"call!"
Marcus let out a long breath, then said with lingering fear, "It's terrifying to see these holy priests gathered together. The Judgment of the Lord, one of the ten forbidden spells, although ranked last, is definitely not something a holy warrior can withstand."
"To cast this forbidden spell, at least ten holy priests will be exhausted upon their return, and even the cardinal who guided them will need to rest for half a year, but it's worth it!"
"Of course, it's even more worthwhile for us."
After saying this, Markuz chuckled, and then the nature mage beside him also laughed.
"Despicable necromancer! Treacherous and cunning scoundrel, plotting against an ally is despicable and shameful! We werewolves disdain to associate with you!"
The enormous white werewolf had returned to normal. He snorted coldly and said disdainfully, then turned around and began to organize the team, preparing to leave.
His words caused the two men to exchange a glance and remain silent. When he was lining up the team, Markus said disdainfully, "This blockhead idiot's head is full of sausages and fat. He has no wisdom whatsoever. How could he possibly understand my good intentions!"
Chapter 911 Rebirth
The nature mage chuckled at Marcus's words but remained silent. Only after the opposing Papacy forces had slowly retreated and he was certain they were at a safe distance did he activate the formation to take Marcus and the werewolves away.
As for Jiang Bai, no one paid him any attention.
In fact, this judgment of the Lord did cause Jiang Bai considerable harm.
Almost at that moment, Jiang Bai felt his entire body melt into scorching white flames the instant he was struck.
For the first time, he sensed that he was facing the threat of death, and even his abnormal ability of "super regeneration" was of no use.
This made him extremely nervous.
The system's voice rang out at this critical moment: "Take out that armor, hurry up, young man!"
Jiang Bai knew what he was talking about and didn't dare to be vague. He quickly took out the armor. Taking it out of his spatial ring was just a matter of a moment, done with a single thought.
However, putting it on would be much more troublesome, and he didn't have that much time, even though his movements were as fast as lightning.
"Remove that gem!" the system's voice rang out again.
Time was of the essence, and Jiang Bai couldn't put on the armor, but he could remove the gemstone.
The moment the gem was removed, he felt completely focused, and the next second he felt as if his entire body was melting.
He was killed in an instant.
Yes, they were truly utterly crushed into dust.
The Holy See had also confirmed this in the surrounding area; there was no sign of anyone there. They even searched the area but found no Jiang Bai before leaving.
Despite their confidence in the forbidden spell "Judgment of the Lord," they still conducted a thorough search.
They did not find Jiang Bai and confirmed his death before slowly leaving.
Little did they know that at that moment, a bright red gem had been knocked to the bottom of a nearby river. Flowing along the stream, the light gem floated away like a feather.
Crossing the small river to the big river, entering the sea, it drifted slowly southward.
During this process, the originally bright red gemstone became covered with a fleshy color. As it drifted across the ocean, a fleshy growth appeared, which continued to expand and eventually formed a huge fleshy ball that floated on the seabed until it reached the southern coastline.
It sounds like a long process, but it actually only took one day.
As the fleshy mass reached the shore, it broke apart, revealing a completely naked man on the beach in the dead of night.
"Oh my god, what is that? A person! Clark, we have to save him!"
A young, clear voice rang out, followed by a scream. Jiang Bai opened his eyes and then fell into a deep sleep again.
When he woke up again, he was in an old apartment, on a worn-out wooden bed that wasn't very soft. The room wasn't very big, and it was empty. He was lying there alone, and he didn't know when he had changed into a simple cotton pajama set.
Judging from its appearance, it should be someone else's old clothes, but I don't know whose they are.
"System, what's going on?" Jiang Bai asked, barely able to contain himself.
"Is that even a question? You got killed! But you're lucky, you stumbled upon a treasure. That little bastard named Markuz didn't know its value and actually gave you something so precious."
"This thing is far more valuable than his so-called Echo of the Undead, more than ten thousand times more valuable!"
"Of course, I'm not talking about the armor, I'm talking about the gem!"
"If it weren't for that gem, poor child, I would have to tell you that you would have become trash by now, and the great system might have already found a new master!"
"However, I am merciful and couldn't bear to see you die, so I let you take out that thing. Damn it, if you had handed it over to me, I could have given you ten million prestige points."
"It's a pity that you don't have that chance anymore. You've already swallowed that thing. It helped you preserve your last bit of vitality, allowing you to be reborn. It's inside your body now, and it won't be easy to take it out."
"Because it's already connected to you, it can't be removed, otherwise your current weakened state would be in danger!"
Speaking of weakness, Jiang Bai felt that he was indeed quite weak now. He had no strength at all and was completely different from before. He was as weak as a locust.
The old me could have blown myself to death with just a breath.
The weak are terrifying.
"What's wrong with me? I have absolutely no strength in my body?"
Jiang Bai exclaimed in alarm. His current strength was all that mattered. Without power, given how many people he had offended, he would be chopped into mincemeat in no time, and the vast empire would collapse instantly.
Although I have a few reliable friends, I can't rely on them for everything.
Moreover, Li Qingdi and Yang Wudi, two members of the conspiracy trio, may not be reliable either.
This made Jiang Bai somewhat panicked.
"It's nothing. The thing inside your body absorbed the power and preserved it for you. Right now, it's just reshaping your physical body. This process isn't finished yet, so you need to wait. You will experience a period of weakness."
"However, this period of weakness will pass. Starting today, your strength will increase every day for a month. After a month, once you have fully digested what's inside your body, you will return to your previous level, and may even go further."
The system chuckled.
This startled Jiang Bai, who couldn't help but ask, "Further progress?"
"Don't misunderstand, your current level isn't so easy to improve. What I mean by 'further improvement' is that you'll become stronger. As for reaching the Middle Heaven Rank, there's still a gap, but your strength will increase significantly, saving you a lot of time."
"With this benefit, even without my help, you can reach the Middle Heaven Rank within a year."
"What is my body?" Jiang Bai couldn't help but ask.
Not getting bogged down in his own power, and temporarily losing his strength allowing him to return to the level of an ordinary person, is not necessarily a bad thing.
I moved too fast in the past, and my foundation was not solid. It's a good thing to start over now.
There's no need to dwell on this. What Jiang Bai is truly curious about is what that precious pearl is, that it could actually give him a second life—it's simply too amazing.
Of course, Jiang Bai had some thoughts at this time that he didn't tell the system, namely, the matter at hand.
Those bastards from the Holy See killed me. If it weren't for this treasure, I'd be nothing but dust by now. I can't forget about this.
And that Markus, that old bastard, is even more despicable!
Jiang Bai would never be able to swallow this insult if he didn't kill him, but there was no need to discuss this with the system.
Chapter 912 Kill the Old Bastard
"The Nuwa Stone can also be called the Stone of Life."
"It is one of the ten legendary artifacts, but this is just a legend. In fact, there is more than one. As far as I know, there are at least hundreds or even more. It is a kind of strange energy stone."
"This energy stone has a special ability and is one of my core energy sources. If I had it, it would be beneficial to me. I originally wanted to exchange it with you using my prestige points, but I ended up encountering this situation."
"This Stone of Life has entered your body, helping you to complete your rebirth. Its energy has also been exhausted; in fact, there wasn't much left before."
"The previous owner was a fool who had no idea how to use such a precious item. He actually used array patterns to inlay it on the armor, which gave him special abilities such as limb regeneration, making him practically immortal."
"However, the consumption of the Life Stone is also enormous, leaving little energy inside. Otherwise, if you had used this to be reborn, you could at least have pushed your power to the middle star level."
The system seemed rather unhappy and indignant when it brought this up, as if it felt the other party had wasted a precious treasure, which made it very unhappy.
Jiang Bai didn't say much on this issue, but asked the system some more questions, such as what exactly the Holy See's Ten Forbidden Spells were, and what the conditions were for their use, etc.
Of course, given the system's nature, all of this cost Jiang Bai a considerable amount of prestige points.
After a while, Jiang Bai had resolved many of his doubts and stopped arguing with the system. Exhausted, he fell into a deep sleep.
Jiang Bai didn't know how much time had passed, but when he woke up again, the room was still empty. Feeling a little hungry, he got up and wanted to find something to eat.
Unfortunately, after searching the entire house, they couldn't find any food; the refrigerator was so empty that mice could practically run through it.
There was almost nothing in the room except for cold water, which disappointed Jiang Bai somewhat.
Just then, the door opened, and a girl of pure Aryan descent, wearing a white dress, with blonde hair and blue eyes, walked in. She was tall, beautiful, and had distinct features.
Upon seeing Jiang Bai inside the room, she was first taken aback, then a delighted smile appeared on her face: "You're awake? You've been unconscious for a whole day!"
He took out a bag from beside him and took out bread, milk and other things. Then he said to Jiang Bai, "I bought some things. I think you must be hungry. You can have some."
After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Bai greeted the other person briefly, and then they introduced themselves to each other.
This made Jiang Bai realize that he was currently in a small coastal town on the edge of Lanxi, across the sea from the place where he had been injured before, and that the girl in front of him was named Emma, an orphan.
However, she is not an orphan in the traditional sense. Her father passed away last year, and she is now 21 years old and working at a local trading company.
Jiang Bai was found by her while she was taking a walk on the beach. As for why she was taking a walk on the beach alone in the middle of the night, Jiang Bai did not ask.
According to her, Jiang Bai was lying naked on the beach at the time, which made Jiang Bai blush. He then expressed his gratitude to the girl in front of him.
The girl made a simple dinner, which was basically just cereal and bread, and not much of it. It was clear that her financial situation wasn't very good.
Jiang Bai already knew this before he even met Emma, since the apartment wasn't exactly luxurious.
To be frank, it's still a bit dilapidated.
So Jiang Bai didn't mind the simple food; on the contrary, he ate it with relish, as he was genuinely quite hungry.
While eating, Jiang Bai chatted with Emma and learned that the girl in front of him was only temporarily stationed here and would return to Lebanon in a couple of days.
This is just a temporary residence. Emma is a talkative and kind-hearted person. She didn't hide anything from Jiang Bai. In fact, she couldn't hide anything from a cunning man like Jiang Bai. He understood her background thoroughly in just a few words.
As for Jiang Bai himself, he said that he was a sailor who had encountered a shipwreck and was stranded on the beach. As for why he was not wearing clothes, Jiang Bai did not explain, and Emma did not ask any further questions.
After dinner, at the other party's invitation, we took a walk for a while.
During this time, Jiang Bai said that he had lost all his documents and borrowed a phone from Emma to contact people in China.
Since the girl in front of him couldn't understand Mandarin, Jiang Bai could speak freely and directly dialed Yao Lan's number to tell her that he was fine and that she could rest assured and not to worry about any rumors she heard outside.
In addition, Jiang Bai made a phone call to Cheng Tiangang to explain what had happened. He didn't mention that he had died, but said that he had been seriously injured and needed some time to recover. He was currently hiding in a small town in France.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Tiangang cursed in anger. After thinking for a moment, he said to Jiang Bai, "Now I will go to the Southern Border Witch God Sect again and ask my grandfather to come out of seclusion and personally bring you back. He is no match for that old bastard, Emperor Wansheng, but bringing someone back should not be a problem."
"No need, this isn't over yet. I'm not in big trouble here. Although I suffered some losses, I'll be able to recover soon. Those bastards tricked me and almost killed me. I can't go back so easily!"
Jiang Bai did not agree with Cheng Tiangang's words and refused to go back, because he wanted to stay here and settle accounts with those bastards.
The idea of wiping out the Holy See is unthinkable, and Jiang Bai doesn't have that capability right now.
However, taking revenge individually is possible. Jiang Bai has fought them before, and in a one-on-one fight, he is confident that he can crush any one of them, including that damned Markus.
Jiang Bai didn't actually hate the Holy See or the group that provoked him and started the trouble.
Because he knew that the man was simply an arrogant, self-confident religious madman, utterly unreasonable.
What he hated most was Markus, that bastard. He had invited him to his castle and asked him to do something for him, getting him involved in this mess, and then betrayed him the moment he was done with it.
If he had been willing to step in and help back then, Jiang Bai believed he would never have ended up in such a predicament. Therefore, Jiang Bai's hatred for this guy far exceeded that for anyone else.
He was going to stay here and wait for his strength to recover before seizing the opportunity to kill that old bastard!
Chapter 913 That bastard is full of bad ideas
Jiang Bai insisted, and Cheng Tiangang on the other end sighed but didn't say much. He just gave Jiang Bai a few numbers, which were several informants that their police department had placed in Lebanon, as well as a businessman who was quite influential there. They were all loyal and reliable people who could be trusted.
The two chatted for a while longer, and after asking Cheng Tiangang to keep an eye on things back home, Jiang Bai hung up the phone.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Bai looked at Emma, who looked completely bewildered, and explained with a smile that he had contacted his friends in China and they had made arrangements. However, he would need to go to Lebanon to meet them, and he would thank Emma for her help.
The naive girl immediately shook her head and rejected Jiang Bai's suggestion.
He indicated that he didn't need any reward, and that any normal person would have helped Jiang Bai in that situation.
Jiang Bai chuckled and didn't say much. Why force such a thing? Once they arrived in Lebanon, Jiang Bai would naturally find a way to give the young girl a satisfactory reward.
Speaking of which, Jiang Yuqing should be here too, but Jiang Bai doesn't plan to see her for the time being. She has almost finished her studies, but these are extraordinary times.
Even if they're certain he's dead, they won't bother with any investigations. But you can't be too careful; if they're watching his people, it could cause trouble for those around him.
His strength hasn't recovered yet, so getting close to Jiang Yuqing right now is really not a good choice.
After wandering around outside with some people, Jiang Bai, being a person with no job, no income, and no support, could only follow Emma back to her home to rest for the time being.
Given that his power is still very weak and no different from that of an ordinary person, Jiang Bai wisely decided not to go out and cause himself any trouble.
Besides, he has no money right now.
The spatial ring, along with Jiang Bai's rebirth, landed around Marcus Castle. Now it's unknown where it's buried, or perhaps it's been taken away. Inside were a large amount of cash, Jiang Bai's identification documents, and the ferocious Tiger Soul sword.
Unfortunately, we don't know where they are now.
Jiang Bai estimated that it would be very difficult to find it.
Besides, he doesn't dare go to that place for the time being. Markuz must have already left. His hometown was raided, and that old bastard definitely won't dare to go back anytime soon.
However, Jiang Bai still had to be careful.
Jiang Bai followed Emma back home. During the day, while Emma went to work, Jiang Bai shamelessly mooched food and drinks from her.
When they came back, they would chat and talk, and they got to know each other better and became good friends.
During this time, the middle-aged bearded man who helped Emma rescue herself also came to see Jiang Bai and showed great concern, which made Jiang Bai feel some goodwill towards him, and they got along quite well.
A few days passed quickly, and Jiang Bai and Emma returned to Lebanon by car. Although he had no identification and was a complete illegal immigrant, no police officer bothered to check him because he was traveling by car and had Emma, a local, with him.
This is of course related to Jiang Bai's confidence and his fluent local language.
Upon entering Lebanon, Jiang Bai bid farewell to Emma. Before leaving, he asked for Emma's address and phone number, saying he would contact her later. He then took two hundred euros from the girl, which, although not a large sum, was almost half of her current assets.
Jiang Bai was originally going to give her more, but he refused, telling her that his friend had already prepared the money and that he was just looking for someone and didn't need to bring any money. Some money for transportation would be enough, and only then did she reluctantly accept.
Jiang Bai then watched the other person leave, and then made a phone call to Cheng Tiangang's friend.
They can hardly be called friends. Cheng Laohu is known for his high standards, and there are not many people who can catch his eye, let alone become his friends.
Strictly speaking, this person cannot be called Cheng Tiangang's friend. It's just that Cheng Tiangang helped him when he was down on his luck in his early years, and the man was always grateful. Although he was far away from home, he would make a special trip to visit Cheng Tiangang every year, so they had some relationship.
Jiang Bai didn't ask Cheng Tiangang what kind of business he was in, and Cheng Tiangang didn't say either, only telling Jiang Bai that this person had some influence in Leba City.
We can't count on him for anything important. Even Jiang Bai couldn't handle this guy.
Obviously, that's impossible.
However, some minor issues are not a problem.
So, Jiang Bai said goodbye to Emma and made a phone call to her, briefly introducing himself.
They had already received the notification, and upon hearing Jiang Bai's call, they were immediately incredibly enthusiastic, inquiring about Jiang Bai's location.
Several tens of minutes later, several luxury cars pulled up beside Jiang Bai. A middle-aged man in his fifties, with graying hair and a crutch in his left leg, wearing a black suit, appeared in front of Jiang Bai with a group of people.
These men were elite soldiers, clearly seasoned veterans, and their hands were probably stained with blood.
Although Cheng Tiangang is old and physically disabled, he exudes an aura of dominance as he walks, suggesting that he has seen his share of storms and bloodshed.
Upon seeing Jiang Bai, the other party was taken aback at first, then walked over enthusiastically: "Hello, Mr. Jiang, I am Du Tiangong. Mr. Cheng has already instructed me that I will try my best to meet all your needs here."
Jiang Bai chuckled, shook hands with the other party, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then got into the car at the other party's enthusiastic invitation.
Then, he specially found a famous restaurant and booked the entire restaurant. Jiang Bai had a very pleasant meal with him because this guy was obviously a shrewd person and never asked who Jiang Bai was.
He spoke with great finesse, subtly flattering Jiang Bai, which made Jiang Bai feel quite comfortable.
Of course, everyone is susceptible to temptation, and eventually, halfway through the meal, this guy intentionally or unintentionally steered the conversation towards Cheng Tiangang, talking about how he met Cheng Tiangang back then, and how Cheng Tiangang helped him, and so on.
Jiang Bai understood what he meant. The other party hadn't said it explicitly, but he still wanted to find out what his relationship with Cheng Tiangang was, after all, Jiang Bai was too young.
If he were in China, he would know who Jiang Bai is just by hearing his name. But since he lives far away in the West, there are some things he doesn't really know about in China.
Logically speaking, a normal person would also talk about some past events at this time, such as what interesting things they did with Cheng Tiangang, as conversation starters, so that the other party could find out something.
However, Jiang Bai immediately retorted, "That bastard is full of bad ideas, he's not as good as you say."
Chapter 914 Gun Pointed at His Head
These words left Du Tiangong speechless. His mouth gaped open, and he couldn't close it for a long time. It was the first time he had ever heard anyone dare to speak to a big shot like Cheng Tiangang, and he couldn't accept it for a while.
"Brother, you can't say things like that, Mr. Cheng, he..."
The two had already become sworn brothers during dinner. Now, Du Tiangong, taking advantage of his age, addressed Jiang Bai as "brother," as if he were concerned for Jiang Bai and hoping he wouldn't say anything that might cause trouble.
However, Jiang Bai didn't take it to heart and waved his hand, saying, "It's okay. I say the same thing to that bastard's face. We're used to it and often swear at each other. Don't take it seriously."
Now, Du Tiangong's gaze towards Jiang Bai was completely different. Jiang Bai could clearly sense that the other party was more reserved and respectful than before, and spoke more cautiously.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. He and Cheng Tiangang are not on the same level. Cheng Tiangang is an undisputed big shot. Du Tiangong can't be said to have absolute power in Liba City. Although he has some influence, it is only relative to ordinary people.
But compared to those who truly wield immense power, they are still far behind.
He couldn't take someone who could be considered Cheng Tiangang's equal and who would curse him to his face whenever he had nothing to do with it seriously.
Jiang Bai chuckled inwardly at this, remaining silent as if he hadn't noticed the other's change—something he was doing on purpose.
Cheng Tiangang is a troublesome fellow. There are some things he didn't say much about, but there are some things that Jiang Bai wants to say even if Cheng Tiangang doesn't say them. There are still some things that we need to rely on this person to do.
The meal was quickly finished, and Du Tiangong invited Jiang Bai to his home as a guest, but Jiang Bai declined. The other party, understanding the situation, did not insist and immediately arranged for his men to arrange a hotel for Jiang Bai.
Then Jiang Bai asked the other party for some money and asked them to arrange an identity. This matter was not complicated for Du Tiangong. He was very efficient. He made a phone call and an hour later, before the two of them had even finished their dessert, everything was in Jiang Bai's hands.
In addition to his identification documents, he also had 10,000 euros in cash and a bank card.
Jiang Bai chuckled and accepted the gift without hesitation. He asked the other party for a car that wasn't too conspicuous and "cannot be touched," and then drove away.
The matter has been temporarily settled. Jiang Bai also contacted Cheng Tiangang's informants using the newly acquired phone, asking them to help find out what recent actions and news the Dark Council has been making.
Upon hearing the name, the group looked completely bewildered. Jiang Bai knew they knew nothing about these hidden forces, so he stopped contacting them.
He went to find Emma by himself.
After all, the other party had saved him. He had nothing before, but now that he had money, Jiang Bai naturally wanted to express his gratitude. There were millions of euros in the card, all of which were pocket money given to him by Du Tiangong. Jiang Bai took it and planned to give it to Emma to improve her life.
As for whether it was too much or not, Jiang Bai didn't care at all. Money was not important to him at all now; it was just a meaningless number. Ever since he completed the task given by the system, Jiang Bai had taken these things lightly, thinking they were just fleeting clouds.
If this filth could bring a girl good luck, Jiang Bai wouldn't mind being generous.
After driving away, Jiang Bai arrived at the place Emma had mentioned. There was a map and navigation, so although Jiang Bai wasn't familiar with the area, it wasn't difficult to find.
Jiang Bai quickly found the address Emma had given him, but once he arrived at the neighborhood, he couldn't help but frown.
The streets were somewhat chaotic, surrounded by old houses, and lined with streetwalkers and burly men who were clearly not good people.
There were some cars parked on the road, but very few of them were decent. Some were old cars from decades ago. Jiang Bai knew without a doubt that this must be a slum.
Jiang Bai couldn't help but frown at this. Although he went to the address Emma gave him, he asked a streetwalker for directions and gave her ten euros. She then readily led Jiang Bai to his destination.
Jiang Bai walked into a very old traditional apartment building. No one asked him anything. He went straight upstairs and knocked on the door of a dilapidated apartment on the fourth floor.
"Knock knock knock!"
After a knock on the door, no one answered. Jiang Bai was taken aback and checked the address in his hand; it was correct.
Just as he was about to call Emma to ask, the door opened, and a man who was over 1.9 meters tall, a full head taller than Jiang Bai, and with a physique as thick as an iron tower, appeared in front of Jiang Bai.
With broad shoulders and a muscular build, he would make most people feel intimidated.
This surprised Jiang Bai, because he was certain that Emma had said she lived alone, that her father had died early, and that her mother had raised her alone and passed away last year, leaving her to live alone now.
Where did this big man come from?
"Who are you?" Almost at the same time, the two spoke, but the other's voice was obviously louder, sounding like thunder, making one's ears hurt.
"Kid, I'm asking you, who are you?" The other man's face darkened upon hearing this, and he pointed at Jiang Bai's chest, asking menacingly.
"I'm here to see Emma!"
Although the burly, gorilla-like guy in front of him was unpleasant, Jiang Bai didn't make a move. He just frowned and asked.
He is far from fully recovered, but in just a few days he has regained some ability to defend himself. Against a true master, he would definitely be reduced to dust in a matter of minutes, but against an ordinary person, he is confident that it will not be a problem.
Although his body was reborn and his strength was not restored, he was still fearless in the face of swords and spears.
He felt no fear whatsoever towards the man before him, a man most people would be intimidated by.
"Emma? You've got the wrong person!" The other person paused for a moment after hearing this, rolled their eyes, then slammed the door shut with those words.
If Jiang Bai still can't see the problem, then he's truly an idiot.
He knocked again, but the door opened, and a dark pistol was already pressed against Jiang Bai's head: "Kid, I told you to get lost, I told you you'd come to the wrong person! You still wouldn't listen! Don't blame me!"
"Get in here!"
Jiang Bai, sensing the situation, raised his hands and followed him inside.
Although Jiang Bai had super recovery abilities, his strength had fallen below the limit. The other party had a gun pointed at his forehead. He wouldn't die from a single shot, but he didn't like the feeling of his brains splattering everywhere.
So I followed them inside.
Chapter 915 Two Foolish Thieves
The old apartment is not big, even a bit cramped, with only two rooms. The living room in the middle is about ten square meters, the bathroom is on the left, and the bedroom is on the right. You can see the whole apartment from the doorway.
When Jiang Bai entered, he noticed a rather short and thin man pointing a knife at Emma. Emma's clothes were disheveled, a knife was pointed at her throat, her hands were bound with tape, and her mouth was covered with black tape.
When she saw Jiang Bai, she struggled and whimpered, tears streaming down her face, as if she was urging Jiang Bai to run away.
Jiang Bai, on the contrary, remained quite calm, smiling as he looked at the two people in front of him: "Gentlemen, is this a robbery?"
"Hehe, you're really smart, kid. We were just robbing them, but now we've changed our minds. This chick is so pretty, we'd like to take advantage of her while we're at it."
"This has nothing to do with you. If you had been smart enough to leave, no one would have bothered you. But you ignorant yellow-skinned monkey, you still haven't left. You're just asking for death."
"I'm telling you, we're going to..."
Before he could finish speaking, his voice abruptly stopped, because Jiang Bai moved, snatched the gun with both hands, and with a snap, used a joint lock to break the wrist of the burly man in front of him, swiftly taking the pistol from the enemy's hand.
The gun whirred as it spun, striking the burly man's forehead with the butt of the pistol before being shoved into the skinny man's mouth.
Jiang Bai is a man with ultimate gun-fu skills; he's a master at handling guns.
He was practically invincible with a gun in hand, but his strength increased too quickly, and having mastered the ultimate gun-fu technique, he never had time to use this weapon.
Firearms had already been completely phased out in Jiang Bai's world.
Now that Jiang Bai's strength has declined, this is a perfect weapon for self-defense.
"If I were you, I wouldn't talk so much nonsense. To be honest, don't you guys even know what it means to feel guilty?"
Looking at the person in front of him with great interest, Jiang Bai chuckled.
Just as the burly man was about to struggle to his feet, Jiang Bai kicked him with his toe, and the skinny man's dagger, which he had already put down, was thrown at him, piercing his thigh joint. The man screamed in pain and fell to the ground, no longer daring to move.
"Tell me, what do we do now?" Jiang Bai chuckled, saying this to the two people in front of him. As he spoke, he sat down in the chair in front of the skinny man.
The skinny man, with a gun still stuffed in his mouth, dared not move and could only squat down with Jiang Bai, then kneel on the ground.
Before the other person could speak, Jiang Bai noticed Emma's blank expression and realized that the girl was still tied up.
Without hesitation, he kicked the skinny man: "Let him go! Remember, I don't like nonsense. Be careful what you do. If you have any other ideas, I'll shoot you dead right now!"
The terrified skinny man quickly shook his head. Only after Jiang Bai took out the pistol from his mouth did he shakily walk to Emma's side, untying her while glancing at Jiang Bai from time to time, afraid that Jiang Bai would shoot him from the shadows.
Having spent so much time in the outside world, his greatest strength is his keen eye. Seeing Jiang Bai's clean and efficient actions just now, he knew that Jiang Bai was no ordinary person. He was a typical person who had seen blood and killed people, ruthless and a man of his word.
That's why he didn't dare to have any wicked thoughts. If he had encountered a soft-hearted and indecisive person, he might have already taken Emma hostage.
Now, all he could do was obediently untie the girl, then obediently raise his hands and walk in front of Jiang Bai. He then squatted down, looked up at Jiang Bian sitting on the chair, and said in a low voice, "We were just robbing someone. Of course, we also tried to rape her earlier. These were all wrong of us. You can call the police and have them arrest us. We promise to confess."
These words surprised Jiang Bai; this was unusual.
Don't most people kneel down and beg for forgiveness first, hoping to be forgiven, before fleeing in panic?
The stronger ones would introduce themselves, saying what brothers or backers they had, making Jiang Bai hesitant to act rashly.
Why would they choose such a terrible option as to call the police themselves and let them get arrested?
This is not normal.
"He's right, I'll call the police right now and have these two bad guys arrested!" Emma, who had just been rescued, didn't come closer to Jiang Bai. She immediately tried to pick up the phone to call the police, but Jiang Bai noticed a hint of relief flash in the skinny man's eyes.
"Don't rush!" Jiang Bai immediately stopped Emma's actions.
This startled the blonde woman, but subconsciously she still trusted Jiang Bai. At that moment, she immediately put down the phone and looked at Jiang Bai with a blank expression.
Emma didn't understand what Jiang Bai wanted to do, but she chose to believe him.
After all, the two had a good relationship to begin with, and after spending a few days together, they had become very good friends, practically inseparable. After Jiang Bai was rescued by Emma while naked, Emma felt a little strange.
It felt like fate, and we got along very well. In fact, I had a good impression of Jiang Bai, who was not particularly handsome but was very charming and knowledgeable.
She thought that after a few days, the two of them would be separated forever, but unexpectedly, just a few hours after returning to Leba City, Jiang Bai reappeared in front of her and rescued her.
Just as she had saved Jiang Bai before, now Jiang Bai had saved her.
This ignited a hidden flame within Emma. To be honest, when she faced danger just now, Jiang Bai's face and radiant smile had flashed through her mind countless times.
Emma thought she was doomed and about to be violated, but Jiang Bai appeared out of nowhere when she was in her most desperate moment. It would be a lie to say that the bomb buried in Emma's heart did not explode.
If it weren't for the two foolish thieves in front of her, she might have already thrown herself into Jiang Bai's arms and passionately kissed the man she loved. French girls' love has always been so ardent.
It arrived extremely quickly, like a raging fire, burning fiercely and unstoppable.
So she naturally obeyed Jiang Bai's words, even though she didn't know why. However, she was certain that Jiang Bai would never harm her.
"You dare lie to me, kid! I think you're tired of living!"
Jiang Bai kicked the skinny man in the chest, knocking him to the ground, and then elbowed the burly man who was lying nearby trying to get up.
The skinny man was kicked far away and fell to the ground, while the burly man had already been knocked unconscious, because Jiang Bai had hit him really hard.
Chapter 916 There's a Mastermind Behind the Scenes
To be honest, Jiang Bai's strength now is certainly different from before, when he could blow the brains out of these two stupid thieves with just a breath.
After a few days of recovery, his strength was comparable to that of an ordinary special forces soldier. More importantly, Jiang Bai was very skilled and targeted his attacks, so knocking someone unconscious was not a big deal.
"What...what happened to me...I..."
The skinny man was struck dumb, wanting to curse but not daring to, and asked Jiang Bai tremblingly.
"What's wrong? Why were you so happy when Emma wanted to call the police? It seems like you're in cahoots with them?"
"I've heard that Lebanon has a good reputation for security, it's famous in the world. Under such circumstances, how could a stupid thief like you, who breaks into homes and commits robbery, possibly collude with them?"
"I really don't understand. You know, once I call the police, it won't just be one or two officers. Even if you have some connections with one of them, they don't have the ability to let you get away with it so easily!"
"Unless you have the ability to manage all of them and even their superiors."
"But to be honest, even if they are both corrupt cops, what ability do two stupid thieves who are so poor that they have to commit burglary have to bribe them?"
"Thinking about it this way, you must have someone backing you! But if you have such a person behind you, even if you're not the best, you shouldn't have ended up like this!"
"Especially this burly guy, he should be a skilled fighter, at least someone who's seen blood. What's wrong with someone like that? Why would he choose to break into a house and rob someone?"
Jiang Bai sat there and analyzed the situation methodically.
Some things can't stand scrutiny. As he analyzed things so slowly and deliberately, the skinny man's expression kept changing along with Jiang Bai's words. Even Emma, who wasn't very perceptive, could tell that there was more to the story.
Emma glanced at Jiang Bai with a mixture of admiration and delight, her face slightly flushed. When she noticed Jiang Bai looking at her, she lowered her head shyly.
"So, I can only come to one conclusion: you didn't come here to rob or assault, well, you can't say that. Maybe the two of you came here to do just that."
"But finding Emma here wasn't a coincidence; it was purposeful. Someone was behind it, instructing you to do this!"
Jiang Bai's words caused the skinny man's face to change drastically. He hurriedly shook his head: "No! No, absolutely no one instructed us. We just happened to be here by chance, it really was just a coincidence! I don't understand what you're talking about."
Jiang Bai laughed upon hearing this, ignoring the other person's explanation. He grabbed the other person's ear and dragged him close amidst the other person's screams: "You don't know who I am, but I think you should know in your heart what I can do."
"Otherwise, you would have already taken the hostage while I was telling you to release them. I suppose you guessed that I was watching you, and I will show no mercy. If you dare to make any move, you will definitely die!"
"Since that's the case, why not be a good boy now? Tell me everything, and I'll let you go. Otherwise... hehe, anyway, I'm a foreigner and I'm about to leave here. Before I leave, I don't mind killing a couple of people."
"By the time you police find me, I'll have already gone home. At that point, you two will have died in vain."
"You're not really stupid enough to think that the people behind you two will take care of your families after you two useless idiots die, are you? What will happen to your families when you're dead?"
"As a person, even if not for yourself, you should think more about your family. Don't you agree with what I'm saying?"
Jiang Bai's words caused the skinny man's expression to change several times. The reason he said this to the skinny man instead of the burly man who seemed a bit slow-witted was because the more rough a person was, the more inflexible they were.
Those idiots are too stubborn and hard to persuade, while skinny guys, who are obviously cunning, are easy to convince.
Because such people are afraid of death and are selfish.
When push comes to shove, even the King of Heaven himself would betray you.
As expected, after hearing Jiang Bai's words, the other party's expression changed several times, and he was already somewhat wavering.
Jiang Bai expressionlessly took out his pistol, cocked it, pointed it at his head, and said, "I'll count to three. If you don't say it, I'll smash your head in."
The words had barely left his mouth, and before Jiang Bai could even count to one, the skinny man cried out, "I'll talk, I'll talk, okay?"
"It was Boss Hammett who made us do this. He's the boss of the entire slum, and we all work for him. There are dozens of gunmen who follow him."
"He does everything—drug trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking, arms dealing—there's nothing he won't do. He's a monster; he's killed so many people. We dare not disobey him!"
The skinny guy finally spoke, saying these words. Upon hearing this name, Jiang Bai's first reaction was to look at Emma and ask her how she had offended such a person.
But instead of panic, she was met with utter astonishment: "Hammett? I don't know this person!"
"Don't you know her?" This surprised Jiang Bai. He had thought that the other party had some grudge against Emma, or that Emma had offended the other party, or that it was a typical debt collection matter that caused a conflict between the two, which was why the other party had sent people to do this.
But Emma's reaction was clearly genuine, which left Jiang Bai somewhat bewildered. He didn't even know her, so why was this guy sending people to deal with Emma, trying to rob her of her money and sexually assault her, and possibly even destroy the evidence? What was he up to?
Every person, regardless of their background, has a purpose in doing things, whether it's out of affection, hatred, or conflict of interest; there must always be a reason.
It's rather strange that the other side would send someone to attack Emma when there's no beginning or end to the attack and the two sides don't even know each other.
"My friend doesn't know this guy at all. Why did he attack Emma? What did he ask you to do?" Jiang Bai asked, frowning.
"He... he made us rape this lady under the pretense of burglary and film the whole thing for him, saying he was going to give it to someone. If possible, we were to stage a murder scene and kill her; if not, raping her would be fine too. As long as we did that, he would be satisfied. He even gave us two 3,000 euros for it!"
"As for why he did this, I really don't know! It seems like someone ordered him to do it. This is something we lowly underlings wouldn't know. I think you should ask him yourself!"
Chapter 917 Grand and Impressive
Jiang Bai frowned upon hearing this. Looking at Emma's blank expression, Jiang Bai knew that it would be difficult to get any useful information from her.
And it seems that these two foolish thieves weren't lying, so this matter is worth pondering.
Why would Hammett attack Emma, a complete stranger?
Who exactly is behind him?
Jiang Bai was very curious about this.
In the past, Jiang Bai would have left immediately with the two fools to find Hammett and get to the bottom of everything.
However, Jiang Bai is not the same as before, so he decided to be patient for the time being. He was not strong enough and did not want to cause too much trouble. A small gang leader was not worth worrying about.
Jiang Bai was afraid that if he got into a fight and made a scene, it would be discovered by someone with ulterior motives, which would be disadvantageous for him.
In fact, Jiang Bai's wisest choice right now is to ignore everything, hide away, and wait for his strength to recover. He can either secretly return to China and have Cheng Tiangang help him hide, or remain silent and avoid any trouble while waiting for himself to regain his former glory.
After weighing the pros and cons, Jiang Bai said to Emma, "Pack your things, it looks like we need to hide for a while!"
In this situation, a head-on confrontation is not a good option. We should take Emma to meet Du Tiangong, this local bigwig, and inquire about Hammett. We might get some information that way.
Even without him, with his help, hiding for a while shouldn't be a problem. Once Jiang Bai regains his strength, he'll be free to roam the world again.
After a moment of surprise, Emma realized that the problem was serious and dared not delay. She started tidying up the house as Jiang Bai had instructed. Without being too fussy, she found a few pieces of underwear, then her ID and some important items, and stood in front of Jiang Bai with two handbags in her hands.
Jiang Bai knocked the stupid thief unconscious with a single slap, gagged and tied him and the burly man, put them inside the house, and then left with Emma.
When she went out, she felt something was wrong, so she found a big hat at Emma's house and wrapped her up tightly to prevent anyone from recognizing her.
They then drove away, and on the way, Emma called Du Tiangong to make contact. Du Tiangong quickly sent several burly bodyguards in two cars to meet Jiang Bai.
They then arrived at his villa in the suburbs under the protection of these people.
Du Tiangong personally greeted them there and also had his wife entertain Emma, showing considerable thoughtfulness. While his wife was taking Emma upstairs to arrange her room, Jiang Bai and Du Tiangong had already sat down.
"I ran into some trouble recently. If it weren't for Miss Emma's help, I don't know what would have happened to me. I can't ignore her situation. Do you know anything about Hammett?"
Jiang Bai sat there and said in a deep voice. He had already told Du Tiangong about his general situation. A friend of his had encountered a problem, so now that he was sitting down, he naturally got straight to the point.
"Hammett? That madman?" Du Tiangong's expression changed upon hearing the name, becoming somewhat unpleasant. Clearly, he knew Hammett, and even was quite familiar with and wary of him.
Jiang Bai remained silent and sat there quietly waiting for the other party to continue. He knew that Du Tiangong would definitely continue speaking. Sure enough, after saying that sentence, Du Tiangong continued, "This Hammett used to be just a madman who led a group of thugs to mess around in the slums. Although he was very bold and dared to do anything, he was too arrogant and offended many people, so his power was never great."
"But for some reason, three years ago, Hammett suddenly had supporters. A powerful force was backing him, providing him with a large amount of weapons and money, which caused Hammett's power to expand rapidly."
"Although he encountered several crises along the way, his people stepped in to resolve them, and as a result, some of the old powers in Leba City were wiped out."
"This has made Hammett extremely powerful, and now he has virtually absolute control over the slums and surrounding areas."
"As far as I know, there are at least several hundred lawless guys working for him now. He has supporters in the legislature and local police departments, and his influence has even begun to reach some members of Congress."
"This person, how should I put it... is not someone to mess with!" Du Tiangong, sitting opposite Jiang Bai, took a sip of his tea and said with a heavy expression.
Jiang Bai is certainly not a simple person. Anyone with a brain knows that he is no ordinary person, as he can be on equal footing with Cheng Tiangang and have an extremely good relationship with him. But that is, after all, China.
This is the Republic of Lanxi, not Cheng Tiangang's territory. Here, Hamit's power is considerable, and Jiang Bai and his group cannot contend with it. Therefore, Du Tiangong cannot afford to be careless.
He was a businessman with some influence, and could be considered a leader among the Chinese gangs in Lebanon. While he possessed some power that could rival the local forces, the price he had to pay was enormous and unbearable.
Especially when the other party is a madman like Hammett.
Jiang Bai was a smart man. Seeing Du Tiangong's expression, he knew that this matter was difficult for him. It seemed that he was unwilling to provoke Hammett, that madman.
Jiang Bai didn't force the other party. They weren't that close to begin with, and it was already good enough that the other party was willing to help. Did he expect the other party to risk their life for his sake?
That's asking too much of people.
"I'll handle this myself, but I need to borrow your place to rest for a while before that. Emma and I will be staying here temporarily. That should be fine, right?"
Jiang Bai's status was not equal to Du Tiangong's, so he inevitably spoke in a condescending tone, which made people very uncomfortable. At this moment, some of Du Tiangong's confidants showed their dissatisfaction.
However, Du Tiangong himself did not mind at all. When he heard that Jiang Bai did not intend for him to fight Hammett, he breathed a sigh of relief on the spot, patted his chest, and said confidently, "Don't worry, it doesn't matter how long you stay here. Although Hammett is not easy to deal with, I, Du Tiangong, am not someone that just anyone can mess with!"
"I guarantee that Miss Emma's safety is not a problem!"
"Hammett won't be able to find Miss Emma hiding here. Even if he does find her, don't worry, he can't do anything if I don't hand her over!"
Jiang Bai chuckled at this and said nothing more. Anyone can say high-sounding words.
The key isn't this, but how they perform when the time comes. I just hope the person in front of me doesn't back down then.
Chapter 918 The Arrogant Hammett
After chatting with Du Tiangong for a while, Jiang Bai studied Hammett on his own and discovered that he was supported by a huge force, but he didn't know what that force was. It should be some kind of supernatural force.
This made Jiang Bai very curious.
It should be noted that the supernatural realm of Europe is currently dominated by two major forces: the Dark Council and the Holy See. However, there are other forces besides them, but they have been suppressed and have been quieted down in recent years.
Judging from the clues, this Hammett should be related to one of the forces, but what that force is is currently unknown.
Hamer's actions this time were clearly in accordance with the arrangements made over there, but Jiang Bai was curious about the source of those arrangements.
Based on some rumors Du Tiangong mentioned, Jiang Bai summarized the general direction, but he couldn't be sure yet. According to Du Tiangong, someone had seen many Scandinavians at Hammett's place when Hammett was in trouble before.
This made Jiang Bai very curious.
After chatting with Du Tiangong for a while, Jiang Bai returned to his room.
Du Tiangong's suburban villa was quite large, with many rooms. Jiang Bai and Emma were both arranged to stay on the second floor in adjacent rooms.
After returning to his own room and taking a quick look around, Jiang Bai went to Emma's room and found her staring blankly out the window, seemingly lost in thought.
She didn't seem too panicked about what happened today, but the incident was too sudden and strange. Jiang Bai didn't believe that Emma could remain calm and composed.
After offering a few words of comfort, Jiang Bai chatted with Emma, focusing on investigating her ancestral home. However, he didn't find anything unexpected; she and her ancestors were pure Germans.
Even his great-grandfather was once a member of the Junker aristocratic officer corps, and his mother's lineage was quite clean, with no major problems, which gave Jiang Bai a bit of a headache.
Since there's no problem with her ancestors, it must be a problem with herself. But Emma is an honest girl. She left Lebanon for the first time last year and then returned here. She shouldn't have offended anyone.
Why would anyone go to such lengths to deal with her?
As Hammett had planned, he was clearly preparing to target Emma, but he didn't dare to do it openly. He could only resort to some despicable means in secret, such as faking a home invasion robbery.
The emphasis on using strength is somewhat unusual.
If you're looking for wealth, mice are running around in Emma's house.
It's illogical that he would seek sex without doing it himself, instead having another man do it.
The whole thing was strange from beginning to end, and Jiang Bai really couldn't figure it out.
I reckon the only way to get any results is to inquire with Hammett.
After giving up on searching for clues, Jiang Bai comforted her for a couple of minutes and then chatted about everyday things. After a brief period of calm, Emma returned to normal. Of course, this chat was a little different from usual.
Emma would always intentionally or unintentionally steer the conversation toward Jiang Bai's love life, probing into his romantic relationships, and Jiang Bai was keenly aware of the problem.
Weighing the pros and cons in a split second, he flatly denied having so many women that he could organize a training course at home, but he wasn't shameless enough to lie to her and say that he was single.
Emma was quite clever and immediately noticed the problem. Her eyes dimmed slightly, but the dimness only lasted for a moment before she regained her spirits and even moved closer to Jiang Bai, seemingly unintentionally.
Jiang Bai chuckled at this and didn't say anything more.
There's no need to force anything; letting things take their natural course is the best choice.
Then Du Tiangong had his wife, a radiant young woman in her thirties, invite Emma and Jiang Bai downstairs for dinner.
During this time, everyone got along quite well. Du Tiangong was a seasoned veteran, and his young wife was also worldly-wise, so they got along well with each other.
Emma's initial tension subsided somewhat, though she remained curious about how Jiang Bai and someone like Du Tiangong knew each other.
According to Jiang Bai's previous statement, he was just a sailor, but how could a sailor have such a relationship with such a wealthy man?
They even made the other couple fawn over them?
Emma isn't stupid; she naturally knows what the problem is.
However, she didn't inquire about this matter. Whether Jiang Bai was rich or poor, had a certain status or not, it didn't affect her much.
The following days were relatively peaceful. A major national event was held, and after the grand opening ceremony, a nationwide celebration began.
Meanwhile, Jiang Bai and Emma were in Du Tiangong's villa, watching TV dramas and discussing the strengths and weaknesses of athletes from different countries. Laughter could be heard from inside the house from time to time, and their relationship was growing rapidly.
They're living a pretty good life.
Regardless of the weather, Du Tiangong and his wife would always make time to spend with the two of them every day. Even when Du Tiangong was busy, his wife would still make sure to be there every day without fail.
It seems they want to latch onto Jiang Bai's coattails.
Jiang Bai's life in Leba City was generally alright. Before he knew it, a week or two had passed, and Jiang Bai's peaceful days were inevitably disrupted.
That day, Du Tiangong was having dinner with Jiang Bai when a subordinate rushed in, looking flustered. He leaned close to Du Tiangong's ear to speak, but Du Tiangong stopped him, saying in a displeased voice, "If you have something to say, just say it loudly. Mr. Jiang is not an outsider! How can you be so rude?"
The other party paused for a moment, looking somewhat troubled, before finally gritting his teeth and saying, "Boss, something bad has happened. Hammett has arrived outside with a hundred men."
"He said he wants to see you and that you have to hand over Mr. Jiang and Miss Emma to him, otherwise he will be very rude to you and will wipe us out!"
Du Tiangong's expression changed drastically. He stood up abruptly, somewhat panicked, and shouted to his subordinates, "Then why don't you call and arrange for someone to come over right away?"
"Also, tell Hammett that I don't have the person he's looking for here. Tell him to look elsewhere. And... tell him that I'm not someone to be trifled with. If he dares to block my door like this again, I won't be polite!"
"I've already told you, we don't have the person he's looking for here. I've also notified our people, and they're on their way. However, Hammett is very adamant. He says he wants to see you, and if you don't give him a satisfactory answer, we'll all go to hell."
His subordinate gave a bitter smile and said something dry, leaving Du Tiangong somewhat stunned.
Chapter 919 The Reason
"This is outrageous!"
No sooner had his subordinate finished speaking than Du Tiangong, enraged, stood up and smashed his wine glass on the ground, clearly showing his fury.
He was a man of some stature, but Hammett didn't give him the slightest bit of face.
Thinking back to when he had patted his chest and made a promise to Jiang Bai, Du Tiangong felt a little embarrassed; he had completely lost face.
"Let's go see him. I want to see what this young upstart can do to me. Does he really think I, Du Tiangong, have been here for nothing all these decades, and that he can just bully me at will?"
"Does he think I'm a pushover just because I don't show my teeth?"
Du Tiangong was now truly enraged. This Hammett was being incredibly disrespectful, leaving him no choice but to step forward. Otherwise, if he remained indecisive, he would be in real trouble.
He had previously been unwilling to provoke this madman, but now that things had come to this point, he had no choice but to make some decisions.
Clearly, he chose to side with Jiang Bai at the last minute.
However, just as he finished speaking and was about to leave, Jiang Bai stopped him and said to Du Tiangong's somewhat astonished subordinate, "Go tell him that I'm right here and invite him in to talk!"
"Of course, he can bring in as many people as he wants."
"But tell him that the living room is limited in size and definitely cannot accommodate more than a hundred people. If he doesn't feel crowded, he can bring them in."
The subordinate hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Du Tiangong, who nodded in surprise. The subordinate immediately left, and at this moment, unable to contain himself any longer, he looked at Jiang Bai and said, "Mr. Jiang, about this matter..."
Unfortunately, Jiang Bai stopped him from continuing, and just smiled and said to Du Tiangong's wife, "Sister-in-law, we'll handle things here. You take Emma upstairs. Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Although Jiang Bai has not recovered to his peak level during this period and is not comparable to his former self, he now has the strength of a top-level expert, so he is confident that protecting himself is no longer a problem.
How could they possibly be afraid of Hammett, a mere gang leader?
Just a few months ago, when Jiang Bai still possessed this level of strength, he was already a force to be reckoned with, able to come and go as he pleased, leaving the nine major gambling groups helpless.
Asking him to cause trouble for a giant like Markus right now is definitely out of the question, but Jiang Bai is absolutely confident in dealing with a mere Hammett.
Jiang Bai didn't actively seek trouble with this guy because he didn't want to cause trouble while he hadn't recovered. After all, he had many enemies, and they were all big shots. If his whereabouts were discovered, Jiang Bai would have no choice but to slink back to China.
He was tricked last time and didn't get revenge, so he was forced to return to China. Jiang Bai was clearly resentful.
However, now that they have come knocking on our door, Jiang Bai has no way to avoid it. There is no reason for him to be a coward at this time, so he gave such an order.
Not long after Du Tiangong's men left, a middle-aged man who was not too tall, about the same height as Jiang Bai, and somewhat thin and cold walked in from outside. Because of the hot weather, he was wearing a white vest and blue jeans.
His bald head and bare shoulders were covered in flashy tattoos, making him a bachelor. He didn't bring many people with him; four or five young men and women followed him in, each of them arrogantly carrying a weapon.
With an arrogant expression, it seemed to say, "I'm awesome, don't mess with me, or I'll kill you!"
Most of his men stayed outside and did not come in.
Once inside, without speaking to Du Tiangong, he casually sat down on the sofa, half-lying there, and arrogantly said to Du Tiangong, "Old ghost, you already know why I'm here. Now hand over the person, and you can go do whatever you need to do."
"If you don't hand it over, I guarantee none of you will leave here alive."
"I've been eyeing your young wife for a long time."
This arrogant and domineering attitude was hardly that of someone here to discuss business; they completely disregarded Du Tiangong. This caused Du Tiangong's expression to change instantly, his face turning red. He stood there and roared at Hammett, "Hammmett, do you have the guts to say that again? I, Du Tiangong, am not someone to be trifled with, and you can't just bully me!"
"If you don't give me an explanation today, I promise I'll never let this go!"
He was furious. Hammett had gone too far, completely disregarding him and insulting him like that. If Du Tiangong didn't stand up for him, even if he got through this safely, he probably wouldn't have anyone to work for him anymore.
Because it's just too embarrassing!
"Pfft!"
Upon hearing Du Tiangong's words, Hammett burst into laughter on the spot, and the men and women behind him also laughed as if they had discovered something particularly interesting.
"Old Ghost! Are you out of your mind? You've been in legitimate business for so long, yet you seem to know absolutely nothing about what's going on outside!"
"You were never a major power before, and now you're even more pitifully weak. This outside world belongs to Hammett, and I call the shots in Leba City!"
"How dare you talk to me like that? I think you're the one who's had enough of living!"
As they spoke, Hammett drew his gun and pointed it at Du Tiangong. The men around Du Tiangong did the same, as did the men behind Hammett. The atmosphere in the room became extremely tense.
It felt like sparks could fly at any moment, leading to a major battle.
Unfortunately, Du Tiangong's men were somewhat incompetent. There weren't many of them outside to begin with, and they were also somewhat afraid. When a conflict broke out inside, those outside were immediately disarmed.
A group of people rushed in from outside and surrounded Du Tiangong and his men.
"Heh, that's interesting, but that's all the tricks you can use. In the end, it's still a low-level approach. I wonder who chose to support this mad dog like you. It seems like he doesn't have very good judgment."
Just then, Jiang Bai, who had been sitting there, suddenly stood up, clapping his hands with a smile as he said this.
After saying this, he ignored the other party's changing expression and hesitant look, and stood there smilingly saying, "I'm very curious, who arranged for you to deal with Emma? As far as I know, the two of you didn't know each other before, so you have no reason to attack her."
"But you've gone to great lengths to arrange for people to deal with Emma. Something seems off about that. It seems you want to get rid of her, but you don't want to get involved yourself."
"That's why they arranged for two stupid thieves!"
"Logically, you shouldn't have jumped out at this time. What, you can't hold back now? Is your master putting too much pressure on you, or is there some other reason?"