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"This... I'm not quite sure either! But, it's probably nine out of ten, right..."

Although Qin Fang could almost be certain that if Tang Huaiyuan came to snatch the treasure, this Blood Coral would be the only thing to attract him.

But everything now was based on assumptions, and maybe Qin Fang guessed wrong. Tang Huaiyuan might not have such intentions at all, and the people from the Tang Sect might just coincidentally be here or are just here to watch the excitement.

"Hmm, I understand..."

Tang Cheng nodded and responded softly.

Although Qin Fang wasn't very sure, from his words, Tang Cheng already knew what to do. Saying anything more at this time didn't really mean much, everything had to wait.

After giving a brief explanation to Tang Cheng, Qin Fang retreated alone. The following matters would naturally be arranged by Tang Cheng; he was a free man and acted very autonomously.

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At this moment, in a somewhat secluded courtyard of a club not far from the National Exhibition Center, Tang Sect Elder Tang Huaiyuan and The Green Gang boss, Boss Kui, were sitting opposite each other, drinking tea and playing chess.

The Grandmaster-level expert Elder Alai stood leaning against the wall behind Boss Kui, eyes half-closed as if dozing off, showing none of the demeanor of a Grandmaster-level expert...

However, when a young man in his thirties quickly walked in, he slightly raised his head, and his body moved unnaturally. Although there was no significant movement, the young man who entered the door suddenly felt like he was being watched by a fierce beast.

"Elder, there's a situation..."

Fortunately, this young man knew some background about this inconspicuous old man and didn't provoke him, nor did he approach Boss Kui lightly. Instead, he slightly shifted away and walked over to Tang Huaiyuan, speaking softly beside him.

"What situation?"

Tang Huaiyuan held a teacup, savoring the tea, his eyes on the chessboard in front, seemingly asking a question casually, with a tone that suggested the game in front of him was more important than anything else.

"We've discovered Qin Fang appearing over at the National Exhibition Center..."

Of course, this young man was a Tang Sect disciple. Seeing Tang Huaiyuan's casual inquiry, he didn't dare to be negligent and promptly spoke with respect.

"Hmm?"

Tang Huaiyuan was about to place a piece single-handedly, but hearing this, he paused slightly, and his tone changed somewhat.

"Are you sure?"

The power of the name Qin Fang seemed more important than the win or loss of this game, and Tang Huaiyuan slightly furrowed his brow, asking with some surprise.

"For sure! It really is him…"

This Tang Sect disciple was very certain. They had all seen Qin Fang's photo, and that face was deeply engraved in their minds. How could they mistake it?

It's evident that when Qin Fang discovered these Tang Sect disciples, they also discovered his presence because Qin Fang did not attempt to conceal himself.

Moreover, to confirm the identity of these Tang Sect disciples, he even squatted for a long time in a very conspicuous position, making it nearly impossible not to be noticed.

"Hmm, got it, you may leave..."

Upon hearing this news, Tang Huaiyuan merely furrowed his brow lightly, but he didn't give any instructions, just waved his hand, dismissing the disciple.

"Boss Kui, what do you think?"

However, the game couldn't continue, and after a moment of silence, he asked Boss Kui sitting opposite.

"Elder Tang, that's a question for yourself; I know nothing..."

Boss Kui, however, seemed disinclined to say much more, waving his hand to indicate his point.

Although he had this cooperation with Tang Huaiyuan, he really wasn't privy to why Tang Huaiyuan was so determined to get the Blood Coral.

But they hadn't made a move yet, and Qin Fang suddenly appeared at the National Exhibition Center, which was indeed a bit unexpected.

Unexpected or not, dealing with Qin Fang was Tang Huaiyuan's concern; it had nothing to do with Boss Kui. At most, he was just helping in getting the Blood Coral, and for that... he had already started preparing!

"Hmm... The plan remains the same, I'll handle the rest!"

Tang Huaiyuan gave Boss Kui a deep and complex look but didn't say much. He simply responded briefly and continued studying the chessboard in front of him.

Boss Kui wasn't bothered. He could see that Tang Huaiyuan seemed wary of something, but just like his own goal to seize the Blood Coral, he had no intention of revealing anything.

Boss Kui pretended not to care, continuing to play chess with Tang Huaiyuan. But from Tang Huaiyuan's repeated mistakes in his moves, it was clear his mind wasn't on the game...

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Time slowly shifted from day to night, and the sky grew darker. However, for the bustling metropolis of Jiangzhou, night and day weren't all that different.

The area around the National Exhibition Center became slightly less crowded at night, but the surrounding bright lights remained dazzling.

Qin Fang, who should have gone to rest, didn't leave. He just grabbed a quick meal and swiftly returned to the exhibition center area.

This exhibition was large and significant, so the security measures were extremely tight. Especially at night, security was even more stringent, with almost all forces operating on high alert.

Qin Fang didn't join Tang Cheng but instead chose to position himself atop a building close to the National Exhibition Center.

The place he chose was remote and well-concealed, a spot even assassins would find difficult to reach. Only someone like Qin Fang, with superior qinggong, could settle there.

However, this spot offered an excellent view, almost encompassing the entirety of the exhibition center. Moreover, Qin Fang had prepared some surveillance tools, allowing him to easily monitor all the movements there...

"Tomorrow is the start of the exhibition. If Tang Huaiyuan wants to make a move, tonight would be the time."

Qin Fang leaned quietly in a dark corner, sipping wine and snacking, while watching the exhibition center.

Although his position was hidden, he couldn't make any conspicuous movements, such as smoking or using a cell phone, which might emit light and reveal his position...

Yet, Qin Fang couldn't help but mutter quietly, feeling that tonight wouldn't pass peacefully.

Which indeed was the case. Perhaps because of Qin Fang's suggestion, or the unexpected involvement of The Green Gang, Tang Cheng had already proposed to Jiangzhou's garrison command to deploy some forces to coordinate security...

Of course, due to time constraints, those forces would arrive tomorrow when the exhibition officially begins.

Though only a few knew this information, Qin Fang was sure Boss Kui, as the local power in Jiangzhou, would inform Tang Huaiyuan.

The current armed forces were already strong enough, and any further increase would leave Tang Huaiyuan and his grandmaster-level experts with no option but death...

Upon calculation, tonight seemed to be the best time to act. Although it appeared tense, the evening before the exhibition was actually the most relaxed!

"Hmm? Speak of Cao Cao, and he appears..."

Almost as soon as Qin Fang muttered these words, he noticed several figures sneaking close in a dark area outside the exhibition center.

These figures moved quickly and cautiously, able to evade the peripheral sentries, but they couldn't escape Qin Fang's eyes; everything was laid bare.

Though Qin Fang's scouting skill couldn't determine if these people were from The Green Gang or the Tang Sect due to the distance, he could tell from their agile movements that they were definitely Tang Sect experts...

The arrival of Tang Sect members implied that Tang Huaiyuan wasn't far behind.

Qin Fang was particularly wary of this adversary. He was always cautious since this person posed a constant threat to Qin Fang's peace of mind.

Grandmaster-level experts were those Qin Fang couldn't yet confront. A direct confrontation was impossible; at most, Qin Fang could only escape, killing such an opponent was out of the question.

The only reason Qin Fang managed to kill the old hag from the Baihua Demon Sect was by the unexpectedness of his sneak attack.

But against Tang Huaiyuan, Qin Fang had no such opportunity, as Tang Huaiyuan was too wary of him...

"Hopefully, you'll show up soon!"

While those Tang Sect disciples were all grandmaster-level experts, Qin Fang didn't regard them highly. Even if they were numerous, they posed no threat to Qin Fang.

Besides, Qin Fang had already warned Tang Cheng, who had prepared a countermeasure. Despite their impressive kung fu, these Tang Sect experts couldn't contend with well-equipped, well-trained, and highly-coordinated special ops soldiers...

If the two sides clashed, the special ops might suffer losses, but few, if any, of the Tang Sect experts would escape, as physical bodies cannot withstand advanced weaponry.

Qin Fang paid no mind to these Tang Sect experts, leaving the security personnel below to handle them without worrying himself.

He had his own target, as he calmly retrieved a prepared heavy-duty sniper rifle from his props box. Once quickly assembled, he set it up at a predetermined spot, waiting for Tang Huaiyuan to appear... (To be continued. If you like this work, I welcome you to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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