"Pass down the order to have Zhao Changming thoroughly investigate the fire at the Mojia factory!"
Putting away his smile, Lu Pan's eyes turned cold. "Such a massive fire, yet no rescue team, no medical team. If that's the case, what use are they?"
"Your subordinate will immediately have Zhao Changming conduct a thorough investigation!"
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At the same time, Zhao Changming was furious and personally led his men to the fire scene to command the rescue efforts!
After the fire was extinguished, Zhao Changming, who had finally caught his breath, prepared to hold someone accountable.
However, Deputy Commander Liu Sanbao, who had just arrived, stepped forward with a smile. "Governor, we've had a lot of rain recently. I’ve already transferred the rescue team to the west side of the city."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Changming's eyes glinted with a hint of coldness. He and Deputy Commander Liu Sanbao had always been at odds.
Liu Sanbao was a native of Qingcheng. He harbored resentment towards Zhao Changming because Zhao Changming had been parachuted into Qingcheng.
Over the years, Liu Sanbao had frequently caused trouble for Zhao Changming at work.
"Does Deputy Commander Liu mean that the entire rescue and medical teams of Qingcheng have gone to the west for disaster relief?" Zhao Changming asked, suppressing his anger and questioning Liu Sanbao with a cold laugh.
Liu Sanbao replied with a smile, "Governor, I don't quite understand what you mean. Are you implying that I deliberately held back the rescue and medical teams?"
Zhao Changming snorted, "I will thoroughly investigate this matter. If I discover that Deputy Commander Liu tampered with this incident, don't blame me for not showing any past favors!"
Seeing Zhao Changming's defiant stance, Liu Sanbao burst into laughter. "Zhao Changming, you really think you're someone important. Even if I did tamper with this, what can you do to me?"
Zhao Changming took a deep breath and, looking at the fearless Liu Sanbao, issued a warning.
"Liu Sanbao, I advise you to stop now before you burn yourself!"
"Don't think I don't know you've allied yourself with the Qi family. Even if you have the Qi family's backing, you won't be able to soar to the heavens. No matter how far the Qi family's reach extends, it won't extend to Qingcheng!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Sanbao's expression turned grim.
"So you already know. Since that's the case, I won't hide it from you. The Qi family has promised me that in three months, I will take your position."
Liu Sanbao stared intently at Zhao Changming, his tone laced with pride and hatred. "You've suppressed me for so many years. It's time for you to hand over this position!"
"Nonsense!" Zhao Changming's eyes showed pity. "Liu Sanbao, do you really think the Qi family is the master of Dongshan Prefecture?"
Liu Sanbao, thinking Zhao Changming was scared, sneered repeatedly. "Zhao Changming, even if the Qi family isn't the master of Dongshan Prefecture, they are more than enough to crush you."
"Then we shall see!" Zhao Changming snorted and left with his men.
Looking at the ruins that had already turned into an expanse of scorched earth, Liu Sanbao took out his phone and called Du Niancheng.
"Steward Du, about what you promised me earlier?" Liu Sanbao's tone was full of flattery.
What happened tonight was indeed at Du Niancheng's instigation, and he had promised Liu Sanbao many benefits.
"Rest assured, do you think the Qi family lacks the power?"
Du Niancheng's voice carried a hint of coldness.
He stood by the window, gazing at the neon lights outside the hotel, quietly waiting for Centipede and Red Lotus to return triumphantly.
"No, no, no, Steward Du misunderstood. I naturally believe in the Qi family's power," Liu Sanbao quickly explained. "It's just that Zhao Changming acts so confidently, it's truly detestable!"
"Just let him flaunt himself for a while longer," Du Niancheng said dismissively.
Even as a dog of the Qi family, he was a figure who could manipulate everything in Qingcheng.
Wasn't the esteemed Deputy Commander of a city at his beck and call?
Du Niancheng glanced at the time. It was nearing midnight. Wu Gong and Hong Lian should be making their move.
—
Ye Wudao had already retreated, and Lu Pan left his study to check on Mo Ziyan in her room.
This girl, last time it was a cup of wine, and this time it was another cup of wine.
Lu Pan mused that when she woke up, he would have to lecture her thoroughly and teach her a lesson!
Just then, Lu Pan sensed two killing intents approaching.
He casually turned off the lights in the room and flashed away, appearing in the courtyard.
"Boss!" Ye Wudao stood like an iron tower, guarding one side. "Two more ignorant fools have arrived!"
"I should have expected this. The Qi family has a killing intent towards the Mo family, so why would they let me go?"
Lu Pan replied calmly.
The next moment, two figures leaped over the wall.
Wu Gong and Hong Lian were stunned, as they hadn't sensed anyone in the courtyard!
Yet, the two people in the courtyard were clearly waiting for them.
"Two peak Dark Force practitioners. The Qi family really looks down on me!" Lu Pan saw through Wu Gong and Hong Lian's strength at a glance and let out a self-deprecating laugh.
Having their strength revealed by Lu Pan, Wu Gong and Hong Lian's expressions changed slightly.
"Are you the brat who crippled the young master? Tsk tsk... you're quite handsome." Hong Lian spoke, swaying her snake-like waist as she approached Lu Pan.
Silently, she had already unleashed her seductive arts.
As long as Lu Pan and Ye Wudao were momentarily distracted, Wu Gong would instantly separate their heads from their bodies!
"It's just that you're a bit too ugly!"
Lu Pan looked at Hong Lian, who was approaching him, with disgust. His plain voice fell upon Hong Lian's ears like a thunderclap from the ninth heaven.
With a bang, Hong Lian suffered a backlash from her own seductive arts while her spirit was severely wounded by Lu Pan's voice!
Her delicate body trembled violently, a strange blush spread across her face, and a fierce glint flashed in her eyes. She transformed into a crimson shadow and lunged at Lu Pan.
"You brat, you broke my seductive arts, die!!"
Hong Lian, injured and insulted by Lu Pan's words, went berserk.
Seeing this, Wu Gong attacked simultaneously.
Two cold lights flashed from his hands, and a pair of serrated centipede hooks were directed at Lu Pan.
Wu Gong's speed was extremely fast, and the centipede hooks emitted a piercing sound, like the cries of a child.
Hearing it, it caused an inexplicable sense of irritation.
The two arrived before Lu Pan in an instant, only to see Lu Pan raise his hand and pick up the half-filled cup of water on the nearby stone table, splashing it towards them!
The ordinary water, the moment it left the cup, transformed into myriad fine silk rain swords, piercing into their bodies.
The next second, Wu Gong and Hong Lian's bodies froze.
All life force had left them, and their eyes were filled with immense terror, as if they had endured great torment before their deaths.
Lu Pan gently put down the cup and looked at the two men, who were only a meter away, with a faint expression. "So vulnerable!"
With that, Lu Pan turned and walked back towards the bedroom.
With a cup of water, Lu Pan had instantly killed two peak Dark Force practitioners.
Ye Wudao looked at Lu Pan's retreating back with admiration.
Turning back, Ye Wudao's admiration turned into a cold glint as he stared at the two corpses and muttered to himself, "Pity, you will never know that in the eyes of our boss, you are not even as good as ants!"
Buzz—
Wu Gong's phone vibrated, seemingly receiving a message.
Ye Wudao tapped it open, and his gaze deepened.
Then, he pocketed the phone and led the two bodies away from the detached courtyard.