Chapter 1235 Idiot!
As expected, Chen Xuan saw Chi Long, like a startled bird, clutching his daughter and hiding behind the food truck, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings, subtly containing killing intent.
"Chi Long, don't be afraid, they won't do anything to you," Chen Xuan said calmly.
Chi Long glanced at Chen Xuan, remaining silent, yet Chen Xuan saw distrust in his eyes.
He cursed inwardly.
Damn it, wasn't this going to ruin his plans?
As the Dragon Soul team arrived at the food street, almost everyone realized that something big had happened, people scrambled outwards, and chaos ensued.
Su Yunxi was bumped around by the fleeing crowd, falling to the ground with a plop, her eyes red with pain.
"Are you okay!"
Suddenly, a voice sounded, and a rough palm extended towards her.
Su Yunxi instinctively grabbed the hand and slowly stood up. As she thanked the person and looked up, a familiar face met her gaze. "Thank you... Xiao Yu? What are you doing here?"
The woman before her was wearing a black special forces uniform, her short hair neat and sharp, exuding a heroic aura.
This woman was none other than Huo Xiaoyu!
"I'm here on a mission, and I didn't expect to run into you here, cousin. Don't worry, cousin, I'll definitely protect your safety," Huo Xiaoyu said with a smile.
Just now, Huo Xiaoyu had received a call from her superiors, stating that they had received wind that Chi Long, who had escaped from Suolong Well, had appeared in the food street, and she was asked to bring people to investigate.
In fact, the Dragon Soul team hadn't expected Chi Long to really be here, so they sent the newcomer Huo Xiaoyu to lead the team.
Huo Xiaoyu was new and still in her probationary period, not yet a formal member of the Dragon Soul team. Naturally, she wanted to perform well, hence the grand display.
"What's going on in the food street?" Su Yunxi asked anxiously.
Huo Xiaoyu was about to explain but suddenly remembered that this was a military secret and couldn't be explained to outsiders. So, she vaguely replied, "There are extremely dangerous rioters here. You should leave the food street immediately, or your life will be in danger."
Upon hearing this, Su Yunxi's face filled with worry.
But at this moment, her first thought was not for herself, but for Chen Xuan's safety. She said, "Chen Xuan just went to buy fried potato chips and hasn't come back yet. I need to go find him!"
Seeing Su Yunxi's anxious expression, Huo Xiaoyu sighed, feeling it was not worth it for Su Yunxi.
Su Yunxi was also a favored daughter of heaven; why did she have to fall for Chen Xuan?
She had also found out the reason why Chen Xuan knew Dong Tianwang. The only shining moment Chen Xuan had was insignificant in her eyes.
"Cousin Yunxi, where did Chen Xuan go? I'll help you look!"
"He went over there to buy fried potato chips!"
Su Yunxi pointed in the direction of the stall selling fried potato chips, where the stall's sign could still be vaguely seen.
She regretted it now; if she had known this would happen, she wouldn't have let Chen Xuan go buy fried potato chips.
Huo Xiaoyu looked in the direction Su Yunxi pointed and happened to see Chen Xuan chatting with the stall owner. She immediately said, "Cousin, wait for me here. I'll bring Chen Xuan back to you safely."
"Thank you, Xiao Yu," Su Yunxi said quickly.
Huo Xiaoyu smiled slightly and walked towards that direction, but as soon as she saw who Chen Xuan was talking to, her expression changed drastically. That man was Chi Long, the target of today's operation!
This guy always caused trouble!
Despite complaining about Chen Xuan in her heart, Huo Xiaoyu dared not delay, as lives were at stake.
Therefore, Huo Xiaoyu hurried over.
"Chi Long, I'm telling you, don't make any rash moves!"
Arriving at the stall, Huo Xiaoyu held her firearm, aiming at Chi Long.
Chi Long remained indifferent and looked at Chen Xuan, his expression cold. "Is this your promise?"
Seeing Huo Xiaoyu suddenly appear, Chen Xuan wished he could slap this Huo Xiaoyu to death.
He had just managed to pacify Chi Long and get him to cooperate with his plan, but Huo Xiaoyu's sudden appearance was disrupting everything!
This idiotic woman!
He stared at Chi Long and said directly, "Chi Long, don't be afraid. As long as you cooperate with us, I assure you they won't harm you, nor will they harm your daughter!"
Unexpectedly, Huo Xiaoyu said, "Chen Xuan, don't be fooled by him. That's not his daughter at all, but a hostage!"
She turned to Chi Long again and said, "Chi Long, you are now surrounded. Release the hostage immediately and return to Suolong Well obediently!"
Chi Long's appearance also made Huo Xiaoyu extremely excited.
She had captured the King of Assassins, which allowed her to join the Dragon Soul team. Now that she had encountered Chi Long, if she could capture him, becoming a formal member of the Dragon Soul team would be a sure thing.
"With just you, you want me to return to Suolong Well?" Chi Long disdainfully scanned Huo Xiaoyu.
This Huo Xiaoyu was the famous female God of War in Xia Kingdom, but in Chi Long's eyes, she was just a woman who knew martial arts and wasn't worth his fear.
At this moment, Chi Long exuded a powerful aura, completely opposite to his demeanor before Chen Xuan.
"We'll know if we try!"
Huo Xiaoyu sneered and lunged forward.
"Stop!"
Chen Xuan hurriedly tried to stop her, but how could Huo Xiaoyu listen to Chen Xuan? She still rushed forward.
Chen Xuan helplessly patted his forehead. Was this woman an idiot?
Chi Long was a formidable opponent, and he immediately charged forward. After three exchanges, Huo Xiaoyu was not at a disadvantage.
It could still be seen that Huo Xiaoyu had some skill.
However, soon after, Huo Xiaoyu began to struggle, and was directly struck in the chest by Chi Long's palm. With a plop, she spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered back a few steps.
Chi Long pressed his advantage and struck again!
"Chi Long, what are you doing?"
Chen Xuan, seeing this, coldly reprimanded him, causing Chi Long's expression to change drastically.
At this moment, Chi Long finally reacted. Chen Xuan hadn't made a move yet. If Chen Xuan had made a move, where would he have had a chance to act?
In an instant, Chi Long was covered in cold sweat.
This scene also caused Huo Xiaoyu to show an expression of disbelief.
Chen Xuan said sternly, "Chi Long, you need to think clearly about what you are doing. You have a daughter, and she has her own life. You wouldn't want your daughter to have a father who is a criminal, would you?"
"But... I have no way back now!"
Chi Long's heart trembled. He was clearly moved, but thinking of his current predicament, he couldn't help but shake his head.
"No way back? No, you still have a way back, which is to cooperate with the Dragon Soul team's investigation. As long as you can help the Dragon Soul team, you might qualify to become an external staff member of the Dragon Soul team!" Chen Xuan said in a deep voice.
"Can I really become an external staff member?"
Chi Long's eyes lit up, and he asked in disbelief.
"Of course you can, but you need to cooperate with the Dragon Soul team to uncover the Dragon Palace's strongholds in the capital," Chen Xuan said.
Chi Long glanced at his daughter, who was hiding behind the food truck with only her big, watery eyes peeking out. He gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'm willing to cooperate with the Dragon Soul team! However, you must guarantee my daughter's safety."