"Xiao Yang, get the pistol ready. When I tell you to shoot, just shoot..."
After Yan Lu moved in, utilizing Yan Lu to block Hao Jian's line of sight, Qin Hai glanced at Xiao Yang and whispered into his ear.
Upon hearing the order, Xiao Yang subtly nodded, his pistol still chambered so that when the moment came, he would only need to pull the trigger to fire.
I really want to see if you dare to resist. My two bodyguards are military men, and they can return to their military positions at any time...
The corners of Qin Hai's mouth curled up slightly as he felt a sense of pride. He had already seen Hao Jian's attempt to resist and his grin grew wider...
Seeing Yan Lu stepping forward, Hao Jian's expression immediately darkened. Since the other party was looking for death, he naturally did not hold back. With a toe pointed against the ground, Hao Jian pounced forward, his palm stamping onto Yan Lu's chest amid his horrified expression, unleashing a powerful force that ruthlessly exploded out! "Pfft!"
Having taken a blow from Hao Jian, Yan Lu's eyes bulged, his complexion turned an eerie red, and then he forcefully spewed out a mouthful of blood, his whole body sent flying by Hao Jian's palm strike... "Yan Lu!"
Seeing that Yan Lu failed to fend off even a single move from Hao Jian, Xiao Yang cried out in alarm, instinctively drawing his pistol and aiming at Hao Jian, his face ugly with murderous glint converging in his eyes.
Yan Lu had been his partner for many years, and never before had an incident like today occurred, where a man would be sent flying so effortlessly without any resistance. Just how immense was this man's strength to send a man weighing around 150 pounds flying with a single slap...
"Xiao Yang, don't go; you're no match for him!"
Yan Lu struggled to his feet, and seeing the impatience in Xiao Yang, he immediately bellowed out. Only someone who had experienced Hao Jian's attack like himself knew the extent of Hao Jian's formidable strength.
Xiao Yang's strength was already a notch below his, and going up would only lead to a worse outcome than what he just suffered. Moreover, without Qin Hai's consent, they were not authorized to shoot.
Even if they held firearms licenses, they could absolutely not shoot, especially because this was Capital City, not any other city. To shoot a gun in Capital City, unless you have an absolute reason, otherwise, you would have to find your backer.........
Previously, Spice Ginger and others could carry so many guns and cause a ruckus at Hongda Plaza only because of Moon Goddess Jiang's influence. Otherwise, they would have been arrested within minutes.
Seeing his carefully chosen bodyguards being dispatched by such a man with a palm strike, Qin Hai's face grew uglier still. He cursed, then his gaze shifted back to Hao Jian, his eyes flickering with a faint killing intent, the voice filled with suppressed rage slowly emanated from him. "Kid, don't think that just because you can beat Yan Lu means you have the standing to talk back to me. Let me tell you, I've planted mines around you, and the moment I press this button, just wait for your death!"
In order to ensure a fail-safe, he had tampered with the mines nearby, like the small button in his hand. With a single press, pressure would be applied to the mine, instantly detonating it and leaving no chance for Hao Jian to survive.
Although this method should not be used unless absolutely necessary, because once used, he too would be affected... How could Qin Hai, the young master of the Qin Family, ever risk his life in comparison with Hao Jian, whom he deemed worthless?
However, the next second after he said that...
"Are you talking about this rubbish?"
Hao Jian was toying with a metal object resembling a dish in his hand, tilting his head and looking at Qin Hai with a smile not quite a smile, the scorn in his words clear as day.
"You... how could you possibly?!"
Rubbing his eyes, Xiao Yang looked stunned. He had personally buried the mine, which was incredibly troublesome to remove! How could it possibly be taken out in the blink of an eye? Just what kind of background did this guy have?!
And more so... the thing was a mine, an explosive that would detonate under the slightest pressure. How could this guy just play around with it like a toy, and the mine still didn't explode?!
What exactly was going on?!
Xiao Yang was truly at a loss, wondering what origins this man had, who was not only unafraid of the Young Master but could dig up the mine in an instant, and also disarm the pressure mechanism he attached to it...
"Tch, it's just a lousy mine, getting rid of it doesn't take much effort at all."
Hao Jian scoffed with disdain, casually tossing the mine to the ground, its clatter causing Qin Hai and his companions to wince. This much pressure and it still doesn't explode, could it be a dud?!
Hao Jian had seen his fair share of mines, even defused ones capable of demolishing tanks. So, for him, defusing a small mine that would only blow a little hole was nothing.
All it took was a specific technique to remove the gunpowder inside the landmine, and it would be rendered completely ineffective. Such a simple task of disarming was effortless for Hao Jian.
"Disarming... disarming landmines!?"
The landmines that Hao Jian casually spoke of disarming were not so trivial in Qin Hai's eyes; they had been acquired with great difficulty after pleading with his father.
But even if you disassemble the landmine, what of it? Can you move faster than a bullet?!
"Kid, these two subordinates of mine are from the military district. You've already inflicted serious injuries on Yan Lu, which constitutes the crime of assaulting military personnel!"
The corners of Qin Hai's mouth slowly curved into a smirk, his face full of smugness. Aligning with Qin Hai's words, Yan Lu collapsed to the ground without getting up again.
"I could fully treat your actions as resistance to the law, plus your unauthorized dismantling of our legally installed landmine amounts to a major crime!"
At this point, Qin Hai turned his head toward Xiao Yang, who instantly became vigilant and stepped forward, presenting his military ID, and then declared, "According to the law, you're involved in assaulting a serviceman, and the unauthorized breaching of military defense installations constitutes treason! Moreover, according to criminal law, I have the right to execute you on the spot!"
His tone was haughty, his heart relieved—lucky that he had brought all his credentials with him today. Although the date on this ID had already expired, as long as Qin Hai wished it, that date could be altered anytime, so he had no reservations about displaying it to intimidate Hao Jian.
"Oh? Then go ahead and shoot, let's see if I, Hao Jian, will die..."
Hao Jian sneered at Xiao Yang, not expecting to encounter so many bad eggs within the military. Last time he let that major flee without a fight, but today he met these two soldiers beside Qin Hai, perhaps they were worth a fight...
"Kid! Don't get too cocky!"
Seeing that Hao Jian still had no intention of begging for mercy, Qin Hai's face grew even uglier. He couldn't believe how stubborn this guy was; even at this point, he remained defiant. Did he truly think Young Master would not dare to shoot?!
"Xiao Yang, shoot him. Whatever happens, Young Master will take care of it!"
Qin Hai roared, pointing his finger, ordering Xiao Yang to shoot. The rage in his voice also affected Xiao Yang, who immediately sneered and looked at Hao Jian menacingly.
"Kid, this is the consequence of your stubbornness. I never planned to let you leave today; die now!" Xiao Yang's face twisted into a sinister grin, he laughed aloud, his finger inching towards the trigger...
Suddenly, a door behind Hao Jian was violently kicked open, and immediately four fully armed Special Forces soldiers with submachine guns rushed in, leaving Xiao Yang's face instantly frozen...
People from the Special Forces camp?!
F*ck! How did these freaks end up here?!
Recognizing the uniforms of the four individuals, Xiao Yang inwardly cursed. As a retired soldier, he still knew the ins and outs of the military, including the Special Forces camp that left a deep impression on him—not least because, during his service, he had often been on the receiving end of their beatings... "Who are you?!"
Qin Hai too was startled by this abrupt disruption, roaring out loud. He was moments away from dealing with the man who killed his brother. How could he swallow this frustration as the Qin Family's Young Master?
However, seeing the fully armed appearance of these men, his bluster dissipated considerably...
"Oh? It turns out to be the young man from the Qin Family. I wondered who it was..."
A muffled chuckle came from the doorway, followed by a man in a suit and leather shoes, around 1.8 meters tall with a briefcase and gold-rimmed glasses, strolling in leisurely.
Looking at this man who appeared to be in his forties, Hao Jian also gave a wry smile. The door-kicking manner of the four individuals had startled him, but upon seeing their attire, he knew immediately where they were from...
"Zhang... Secretary Zhang?!"
Seeing the newcomer, Qin Hai nearly collapsed with weak knees, looking at the man in alarm. As the Qin Family's Young Master and often at his father's side, he met many people, among whom was the Secretary Zhang he had just called out...
This was the secretary of one of the big shots from the State Security Bureau! Even his father would have to nod and bow in the presence of this person. How come he suddenly turned up here?!