Chapter 328 - Chapter 328 (2/2)

Jiang Baimian fell silent.

Shang Jianyao also didn’t say a word. He drove the jeep around until he was sure that nobody was following them before driving into the alley where Ah Fu’s Gun Shop was.

After the car stopped in a courtyard surrounded by buildings, Long Yuehong pushed open the door and walked out. He sized up this familiar yet unfamiliar place.

The familiarity came from the fact that he had lived and fought here. The unfamiliarity came from the fact that this place had been modified to a certain extent. The clothes that were hung out to dry had also become thin.

“You guys are here again?”

“You even changed cars? I really didn’t dare to believe my eyes!”

“Wanna have a seat inside?”

The residents coming and going recognized the Old Task Force that had fought alongside them and greeted them politely and enthusiastically.

There were also many strangers here; they were likely Ruin Hunters that had just arrived after the New Year. They sized up the Old Task Force with curious and scrutinizing gazes.

After a simple response, Jiang Baimian, Shang Jianyao, and Long Yuehong followed Bai Chen and entered Ah Fu’s Gun Shop’s back door.

Auntie Nan—who was wearing an old dress and a thin scarf and had her hair tied into a high bun—was already waiting at the stairwell. As she threw out the two keys in her hand, she smiled and said, “The same two rooms as before.”

Bai Chen originally wanted to reach out and catch the two keys, but Shang Jianyao had already finished the job happily before her.

She could only nod and make a simple acknowledgment.

Jiang Baimian smiled and said, “You’ve been doing well recently.”

“Same old,” Auntie Nan replied with a smile.

Jiang Baimian looked around and said, “Does Teacher An still teach?”

“Yes, the usual time,” Auntie Nan said as she turned her body and made way.

The four people from the Old Task Force carried their tactical backpacks. They followed the same staircase that didn’t change much except for the many bullet holes until they entered a cold aisle.

…

North Street, Zhao Manor.

Zhao Yide rushed into the study.

The fat, chubby, and grizzled Zhao Zhengqi held a teacup and glanced at his eldest son. He said in dissatisfaction, “Why are you panicking? You’re already in your thirties! You must stay calm in every major event!”

Zhao Yide panted and hurriedly said, “Dad, those people are back! The ones who threatened us with bombs!”

With a crash, the teacup in Zhao Zhengqi’s hand fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

“Where are they?” Zhao Zhengqi jumped up, displaying agility that didn’t match his figure.

“S-south Street!” Zhao Yide replied truthfully.

Zhao Zhengqi calmed down a little. “What are they doing?”

“We met on the way. That lunatic even happily greeted me, but I pretended not to see him.” Zhao Yide didn’t hide any details.

Zhao Zhengqi asked, “And you came back just like that?”

“Yes!” Zhao Yide nodded heavily. “Dad, what should we do now?”

Zhao Zhengqi regained his composure and paced around. “Let’s report this matter to the Castellan and the others first and raise everyone’s guard. After that, don’t do anything. Just pay close attention to those people’s actions.”

“Nothing?” Zhao Yide was rather surprised.

Zhao Zhengqi sneered. “You still want revenge? If that lunatic doesn’t die on the spot, you and I won’t be able to sleep well for the rest of our lives. Which normal person isn’t afraid of a proactive and capable lunatic?”

At this point, Zhao Zhengqi paused. “It’s not like they have no background either. Our losses last time weren’t great either.”

Zhao Yide exhaled and said, “Guess that’s the only way…”

Just as he said that, he suddenly recalled something and blurted out, “Dad, haven’t we failed to find a suitable person to do that matter? Should we hire them?”

“Are you nuts?” Zhao Zhengqi cursed reflexively. He then fell silent for a few seconds before saying, “It’s not impossible…”