Upon receiving A Da's orders, Si Jin Yan instructed the plainclothes team members trailing Yun Shao to take action.
"It seems those people can't hold back any longer. I think we should remind Yun Shao to make his move soon."
"What do you think?"
After Si Jin Yan dispatched the sniper, he stuffed the body into a sack and turned to a nearby team member.
"I agree," the team member nodded in full accord.
"Alright, then you go and remind him." Si Jin Yan placed a hand on his shoulder, as if entrusting him with a great responsibility.
"Uh, Team Leader, I... I don't dare."
The team member shook his head nervously, a look of fear on his face. He was just a computer guy; he wouldn't dare speak to Yun Shao. He'd probably freeze up completely if he met him.
"Look at how timid you are. What about the rest of you!"
Si Jin Yan snorted at the sight and turned his gaze to the other three. The other three team members, who had been enjoying the spectacle, quickly averted their heads as the pressure shifted to them, clearly hoping not to be chosen.
"A bunch of cowards. Never mind, I trust Yun Shao already has everything planned."
Si Jin Yan glanced at the four of them, his lips curling in disdain. "You should trust Yun Shao. How dare you doubt him and even think of reminding him?"
"It's so wrong, truly so wrong."
Seeing their team leader staring at them with a look of disappointment, the four of them silently grumbled. *Wasn't it you who said it just now?*
"Fine, I forgive you. Just don't do it again next time."
Si Jin Yan saw the four of them nod in submission and was satisfied.
Meanwhile, after the team leader's command, the members below were sharp-eyed, able to spot those with something on their minds. True bystanders and those intentionally feigning innocence were easily seen through by professionals.
After apprehending three individuals, the team members quickly reported back to their leader. The bombs had been successfully neutralized. However, one person had been overlooked – a genuine bystander. But his bag contained a time bomb. One of the people previously apprehended had, with quick hands, planted an extra time bomb in this bystander's black bag. The timer had started, and it would detonate within three minutes.
Si Jin Yan repeatedly confirmed with his team members that all threats had been cleared before he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Yun Shao, the danger has been cleared," A Da reported to Yun Shao immediately after receiving Si Jin Yan's confirmation.
"No, wait. The black bag of that person sitting by the roadside waiting for a car has a bomb," Wang Fan suddenly exclaimed, his emotions flaring.
An elder immediately reacted, using his qinggong to snatch the black bag back in the blink of an eye.
"Holy crap, a bomb!" Zhao Lesheng quickly grabbed Yun Hai Ge and tried to run away.
"It's a time bomb," A Er quickly took the black bag and pulled out the bomb, his eyes narrowing.
At that moment, several people rushed towards them, shouting, "Give it to me, give it to me." The scene drew the attention of many curious onlookers. These team members hadn't anticipated another time bomb; this was a grave dereliction of duty.
"I'll disarm it."
Seeing that the bomb had only fifty seconds left, a professional bomb disposal technician didn't hesitate. He immediately grabbed his tools and began disarming it rapidly. Zhao Yun Hai, meanwhile, had been escorted a hundred meters away by four elders.
Soon, the bomb was successfully disarmed by the technician. Si Jin Yan, who had witnessed the entire scene through binoculars from upstairs, collapsed onto the ground, utterly drained.
"Damn it, these cunning old bastards almost ruined my career."
"I won't let them off."
"Once Yun Shao makes his move, I'll make sure they pay the price." Si Jin Yan vowed fiercely.
"I second that." The other four team members collapsed beside him, covered in cold sweat. After just a few tens of seconds, it was easy to imagine the ordeal they had just gone through.
"Holy cow, why is there a time bomb?" Wang Fan breathed a sigh of relief once he saw the bomb hadn't exploded. He felt today had been incredibly thrilling, from the brink of life and death to a time bomb. This wasn't how he wanted to live; he preferred a stable life. It was too much for his heart to handle.
"As a reward for your timely warning, I permit you to stay by my side. From now on, just call me Yun Shao," Zhao Yun Hai said with a smile. The sudden incident was a minor matter to him, not worth mentioning. In his memory, he had faced countless dangers since childhood and had always emerged unscathed. However, these people were becoming increasingly outrageous.
"Let's begin. Have the family cooperate with the action," a cold glint appeared in Zhao Yun Hai's eyes. This was not how a villain should be treated. These people were clearly desperate, cornered into a frenzy, throwing all pretense of dignity away.
"Understood, Yun Shao." A Da immediately contacted the family. Yun Shao was furious this time. Not only would he deal with the minor players first, but the significant figures would also be consumed by his wrath.
"Amitabha." Little Monk Wu Chen seemed to sense the boss's killing intent and quietly clasped his hands together, offering three seconds of silent mourning for those about to become victims.
"I'm afraid my life is in danger if I stay by your side. Please, let me go." Wang Fan was already in trouble after just a short while near this person. If he stayed any longer, his heart wouldn't be able to take it. He regretted not calculating more carefully. He must have been blinded by the "grand opening" auspiciousness at the time.
"Alright, you may leave." Zhao Yun Hai readily agreed. Wang Fan's face lit up with joy. As he turned to leave, his foot hadn't even landed when he froze mid-motion, his smile stiff and forced. *Leave?* His foot, about to step out, nearly stepped into the gates of hell. This smiling tiger had sinister intentions! Wang Fan cursed inwardly. The moment he lifted his leg, he felt a surge of killing intent – something people like him, who divined fates, could sense in the ethereal realm. It was incredibly accurate, much like a woman's intuition.
"Little Monk advises you, since you're here, just go with the flow." Little Monk Wu Chen didn't want this benefactor to perish at such a young age, so he advised him. For some reason, Wu Chen felt a certain fondness for this person he had just met, similar to the fondness he felt for Ling Yun. Unfortunately, their paths diverged. Once Wu Chen committed to something, he would see it through, no matter how difficult the road ahead. This was the principle his master had taught him. Although Wu Chen was only twelve, he was precocious and understood many profound truths.
Wang Fan frantically ran his hands through his hair and squatted on the ground, on the verge of tears. "Go with the flow? Did I want to come here? If I hadn't been coerced into coming, I might have picked up several more business opportunities."
"Fine, fine. I won't leave, alright?" Wang Fan decided to just give up.
"You said it yourself." Zhao Yun Hai was adept at handling protagonists like this.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah." Wang Fan stood up, adopting a posture of complete agreement.