The Strongest Master Venturing Urban

At this moment, Xin Kalan stepped out from the passenger seat of the car.

The thug grabbed her neck with his left hand and pointed a gun at her head with his right hand.

Perhaps to prevent a sneak attack, he hid his entire body behind Xin Kalan, looking extremely cautious.

Xin Kalan's face was pale, her body trembling uncontrollably, looking utterly pitiful.

Chen Bin saw this and felt heartbroken, but he didn't dare to make any moves, fearing to alert the thug.

Soon after, those dozen people began negotiating with the thug.

Since they were speaking in Japanese, Chen Bin couldn't understand a word.

However, it was clear to him that these people were undercover police officers.

As time slowly passed, suddenly there was the sound of sirens coming from afar.

Five or six police cars stopped, and over twenty people got out.

They all held handguns, surrounding Xin Kalan and the assailant from a distance.

The thug didn't feel frightened by the increased police presence and instead chose to continue the standoff.

With each passing minute, Chen Bin became increasingly worried about Xin Kalan's safety, so he shouted out loudly.

"Kalan, don't be afraid, I will figure out a way to save you!"

His voice was incredibly loud, quickly drawing everyone's attention.

One of the officers looked very irritated and shouted at Chen Bin.

"Who told you to speak out? What if you agitate the thug and he fires his gun?"

The officer spoke in English, which Chen Bin understood.

He angrily retorted, "I can stop shouting, but can you rescue my friend instead?"

"We are trying our best!"

"Don't give me these pointless reassurances. This is my first time in Japan, and I wasn't expecting this. Seems like your public safety isn't great either."

Hearing this, the officer frowned slightly.

He quietly said to Chen Bin, "We're really sorry, give us more time, and we will definitely save your friend."

In the following period, the police started engaging in continuous negotiations with the thug.

Since both sides were speaking in Japanese, Chen Bin could not understand any of it.

But he could clearly see that the thug had no intention of releasing Xin Kalan.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Bin spoke to the police officer.

"I would like to speak with the thug. Could you help translate?"

"Absolutely not. You're not a professional. It's dangerous."

"Prolonging the standoff isn't a solution either. I need to rescue my friend as soon as possible. Plus, I know a bit of psychology; maybe I can make him change his mind."

The officer thought for a moment and finally nodded.

"The thug is a university professor; his mental collapse due to his wife's affair is why he's doing this. You can talk to him directly in English, but please be careful not to anger him."

Nodding, Chen Bin slowly went to the front of all the officers.

Raising his hands above his head, he spoke to the thug in English.

"Hello, sir, I am a friend of the hostage. We come from Huaxia to Japan for a holiday. Can we have a conversation?"

"You're trying to persuade me to release her, aren't you? Sorry, I can't do that!"

The thug's voice was hoarse, sounding somewhat deranged.

It seemed he indeed suffered a great trauma.

Chen Bin continued, "Yes, I indeed hope you can release her. As a condition, I'm willing to be your hostage instead."

"Oh? You're willing to die for her?"

"Yes, because she has suffered too much in her life. As a friend, I cannot bear it."

Then, on the spot, Chen Bin crafted a story.

He said Xin Kalan's husband cheated on her recently, driving her towards despair.

It was through his persuasion that she came to Japan for a trip.

Xin Kalan was initially terrified, but upon hearing Chen Bin's words, she slightly frowned.

Not understanding why he said such things.

The thug couldn't believe the random person he held hostage would share a similar tragic fate with him.

At this moment, Chen Bin's voice once again sounded.

"Even though her husband betrayed her, her life isn't a failure. Because I love her, I am willing to sacrifice my life for her!"

Upon hearing this, the thug froze on the spot.

He used to think that after being betrayed by his wife, his life was completely ruined.

Now it seemed, it wasn't so bad after all.

Perhaps, someone would sacrifice their life for him too, like this man from Huaxia.

Taking a deep breath, he said to Chen Bin, "Alright, I agree to let you replace the hostage. Come over now."

Nodding, Chen Bin raised his hands high and walked towards the thug.

Upon reaching him, he gave Xin Kalan an encouraging smile.

And said in English, "Dear, if we make it through this, let me protect you from now on."

Witnessing such a touching scene, the thug inadvertently recalled the beautiful moments with his wife.

At that moment, Chen Bin quickly stepped forward and tightly held the thug's arm.

The officers saw this and immediately surged forward.

The thug was then knocked to the ground by Chen Bin, the two grappling with each other.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The gunshots rang out suddenly, causing Xin Kalan to scream.

When the police finally subdued the thug, she snapped back to reality.

She hurriedly rushed to Chen Bin, crying out loudly, "Brother, are you alright? Brother!"

Just as Xin Kalan was crying like a torrential storm, she suddenly felt a warm hand pat her shoulder.

Upon taking a closer look, it was Chen Bin.

"You... you're not dead!"

Chen Bin smiled and replied, "What, you wanted me dead?"

"No, no!"

Xin Kalan hugged Chen Bin tightly, her face showing both joy and fear.

Making it unclear whether she was crying or laughing.

After the thug was taken away, the police officer asked Chen Bin.

"Are you alright?"

Chen Bin, holding Xin Kalan, slowly got up.

"I'm fine."

"You saved your loved one, which is truly commendable. But could you come to the station with us to give a statement?"

"Of course!"

Soon after, Chen Bin and Xin Kalan went to the nearby police station.

The young couple who drove the sports car sat in a car behind them.

After their statements were taken, the station offered to drive them back to their hotel.

At this moment, the young man approached with his phone, speaking to Chen Bin in English.

"Friend, I admire your bravery very much, can I get your contact information?"

Chen Bin didn't want to engage with these kids and directly shook his head.

"Sorry, I'll be returning home in a few days."

"No worries, if fate allows, maybe we'll meet again."

Seeing the other person being so insistent, Chen Bin reluctantly gave out his number.

The young man didn't push further, nodded, and left with the young woman.

Xin Kalan seemed truly shaken, huddled in Chen Bin's arms the entire way back to the hotel.

Even though it was safe now, she couldn't stop trembling.

Back at the hotel, after Chen Bin escorted Xin Kalan into her room, although she said nothing, she clung tightly to his arm.

Clearly, she didn't want to be left alone in the room.

Chen Bin understood immediately and offered.

"How about... I stay with you tonight?"