The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

After rushing urgently to Dali City.

Chen Fang received the next message, telling him to find a place to stay in Dali City, and he would be informed of the next location the following morning.

This made it clear.

Lin Jie was still very cautious in his actions.

He was using this method to see if Chen Fang had a tail behind him.

At around eight o'clock the next morning.

Another message arrived.

This time, he was told to go to the neighboring city of Dali City—Yongchang City.

At this point.

Chen Fang could also see.

From leaving Zhongqing City, heading west, passing through Weichu City, Dali City, and Yongchang City.

This certainly wasn't Lin Jie's final destination.

His last stop, unsurprisingly, had to be Daguang City in the westernmost part of Nanliang Province.

Why there?

Because Daguang City is the border.

It borders Hongshawa Country.

Only in this place, after "settling" his scores with Chen Fang, can Lin Jie smoothly cross the border.

Determined with this thought.

Chen Fang decided not to wait for further text instructions and quickly sped towards Daguang City.

Sure enough.

Not long after driving out.

The third message came again.

This time, the destination given was Mengmao City, a city under Daguang City, which is already close to the border line.

After driving for about three more hours.

Chen Fang finally got off the highway at the Mengmao City exit.

Just when he didn't know what to do next.

Suddenly.

A business vehicle parked by the roadside caught his attention.

A young man stood at the front of the vehicle, waving at him, clearly indicating for him to stop.

As soon as he approached.

The young man looked into his car.

After confirming there was no one else inside, he asked, "Are you Chen Fang?"

"I am."

Chen Fang nodded in response.

The young man said, "Then get out of the car, come ride with us."

At this stage.

Chen Fang had no choice.

Leaving his own car, he had just stepped onto the door of the business vehicle and saw three strangers already inside.

Two of them were each holding a pistol, the dark muzzle aimed at him.

As soon as Chen Fang sat down.

A black hood was pulled over his head.

A voice said in his ear, "If you don't want to die, better behave."

Faced with this situation.

Chen Fang naturally didn't dare to make a move.

After driving for less than twenty minutes, the car began to bump, clearly on a small road.

And there was no sound of any cars on the road.

This also meant this road was quite remote.

After driving for about another half an hour or so.

The car slowly came to a stop.

With a click, the door of the business vehicle opened.

A hand abruptly grabbed Chen Fang's shoulder, using force to pull him out.

With a swift motion.

The hood was removed.

First, a blinding sunlight flashed by.

Then.

Two strong men holding submachine guns appeared in front of him.

In front of him was a mountain hollow.

A small stream cut across it.

Beside the stream was a bamboo building, connecting several rooms.

At the railing of the bamboo building stood a person, none other than Lin Jie with a smiling face, and behind him stood another person, Lv Feng.

Of course.

Nearby the bamboo building, there were also many subordinates.

These people were not bare-handed, each was holding a rifle or a submachine gun, and from their appearance, Chen Fang could also tell they were not comrades.

Clap, clap, clap——

Lin Jie slowly clapped three times.

Excitedly said, "Team Leader Chen, we meet again. You really are a leader who cares about your subordinates, coming all by yourself. Admirable, admirable..."

Chen Fang, unafraid of danger.

Sneered, "I'm not the same as some people. After all, I can't just abandon my comrades and run for my own life!"

This remark.

Was a blatant taunt.

Referring exactly to Lin Jie who abandoned 'Lin's group' and ran to the border alone.

Lin Jie's face immediately darkened.

With a wave of his hand.

The two men holding submachine guns in front of Chen Fang moved.

They took turns smashing the gunstocks against Chen Fang's stomach.

With two muffled sounds.

Intense pain spread from his lower abdomen, instantly causing sweat to break out on Chen Fang's forehead.

Staggering a few steps, he almost fell to the ground.

"Ignorant fool, do you even realize where you are, daring to speak to me in such a tone, bring him up here!"

Once Lin Jie gave the order.

The two strong men supported Chen Fang's body left and right, taking him up to the bamboo building.

Reaching a door.

One strong man lifted a foot and kicked Chen Fang on his buttocks.

Chen Fang staggered a few steps into the room where Lin Jie was.

The room's furnishings were simple.

Other than tables and chairs.

In the center was a Buddha shrine.

Inside was a Buddha statue that Chen Fang had never seen; unsurprisingly, it should be of Hongshawa's faith.

Besides Lin Jie and Lv Feng.

In the corner sat another man.

The man's hair was very short, almost bald, but not completely shaved, with a tuft of black hair left on the top.

He wore a vest on his upper body.

His arms were covered with tattoos, yet it was clear that his arms were very muscular, indicating he was a tough guy.

When Chen Fang came in.

He just lifted his head to glance at him.

Then lowered his head to peel peanuts.

The peanut shells were thrown directly on the floor; the kernels were tossed into his mouth, appearing to eat them with relish.

As for Lin Jie.

He sat cross-legged on the ground.

Before him was a low table.

On it was a tea set, and he was leisurely enjoying tea.

Beside the tea tray, a pistol lay, seemingly already loaded.

"Chen Fang, oh Chen Fang, do you know? Originally, I had already crossed the border, but upon reconsideration, there's still an unresolved account between us. I called you over this time to wholly settle our enmity."

At this moment, Lin Jie completely held the upper hand.

So what he said to Chen Fang was also light and airy, as if he could deal with Chen Fang at any moment.

"Well, I'm truly honored to be remembered by Young Master Lin, to the extent of laughing myself awake at night."

Chen Fang responded neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Lin Jie burst into laughter, "Indeed, you should feel honored. Growing up, you're the first person I've been this obsessed with..."

"I don't think that's it. It's probably that Young Master Lin, growing up, never had anyone dare to defy you. I'm the first to do so, right? And you hate me to the core, yet can't handle me, so you can only resort to these underhanded methods."

Chen Fang coldly laughed.

Upon hearing this.

Lin Jie was suddenly furious.

Again, with a wave of his hand.

The two strong men behind Chen Fang acted again.

This time they hit harder.

The gunstocks banged on Chen Fang's back, beating him until he fell to the ground, and only then did Lin Jie lazily say, "Alright, don't kill him just yet, I'm not finished playing..."