"Once we arrive in Yan Jing, you'll wait for me by the primitive forest and set up as many traps as possible. I expect to clash with Qin Long within a month."
Qin Hui made arrangements in advance.
"Alright, I'll do as you say."
Wang Xiaoyan didn't argue with Qin Hui this time. She obediently followed his instructions, perhaps because Qin Hui's status in her heart had changed.
"If we survive this time, I'll consider you my woman."
Qin Hui hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, offering himself a sense of security. After all, their previous promises were just verbal agreements, lacking any fundamental binding power. Moreover, Wang Xiaoyan had other options besides Qin Hui. If she were to choose the Qin family, Qin Hui's situation would undoubtedly become much more perilous.
"What? You still fear I'll betray you?"
Wang Xiaoyan was not surprised. If becoming Qin Hui's woman were an easy matter, she, Wang Xiaoyan, wouldn't have been interested.
"Fine. As you say. If neither of us dies this time, I'll be your woman, and you must give me everything I want."
Wang Xiaoyan was equally direct and domineering.
Seeing Wang Xiaoyan's playful demeanor, Qin Hui couldn't help but smile. If time permitted, he would have loved to spend some quality time with her. A peerless beauty was always a man's pursuit.
When the cruise ship arrived in Yan Jing, Qin Hui applied a disguise to himself, which would significantly reduce the trouble he faced. Wang Xiaoyan, on the other hand, deliberately made herself look plainer. A beautiful woman is always a conspicuous presence anywhere, and for the sake of their mission, Wang Xiaoyan wished to remain low-key.
However, before they parted ways, Wang Xiaoyan gave Qin Hui a passionate kiss, leaving him with lingering thoughts.
Qin Hui first found a small hotel to stay in and then called Sun Wutian and Lu Yueyue. In the entire Yan Jing, they were the only people Qin Hui could trust. As for Huang Qing, Qin Hui had no news of her, but he assumed she would contact him proactively if she left the Dragon Patrol.
Both Sun Wutian and Lu Yueyue were somewhat surprised by Qin Hui's call, as the timing was particularly sensitive. Not long ago, the matter of Qin Long's attempt to deal with Qin Hui had been a hot topic. Qin Hui's reappearance at this juncture would undoubtedly attract a lot of attention. If Qin Long found out, he would likely seek trouble.
They understood the implications, but they both agreed to meet because they had their own agendas.
Qin Hui chose a teahouse as the meeting place. The patrons here were all tea connoisseurs, so people without much interest rarely frequented the place, thus minimizing potential troubles. In a private room at the teahouse, Qin Hui brewed some high-quality Yi Shan Bi Luo Chun tea and began drinking it before their arrival. Besides drinking tea, Qin Hui reflected that he didn't really have many other hobbies.
When Sun Wutian and Lu Yueyue entered the teahouse, they were both surprised. Qin Hui was dressed like a middle-aged man, appearing somewhat listless. If they hadn't thought they had entered the wrong room, they would have left immediately. Sun Wutian was as short as usual, with a full beard, but he had gained some weight, indicating he had been living quite well recently. Lu Yueyue had changed considerably; Qin Hui could no longer see the childishness he remembered from her. Perhaps the incident with Fu Yanli had matured her. Women always undergo changes.
"You? Are you really Qin Hui?"
Lu Yueyue asked, fearing she had mistaken someone. Sun Wutian also stared at Qin Hui, feeling that the person's transformation was truly immense.
"It's me. If I don't dress like this, do you expect Qin Long to come and catch me?"
Qin Hui smiled slightly, gesturing for them to sit. Hearing the familiar voice, both of them felt relieved, confirming that this person was indeed Qin Hui.
"Qin Hui, why are you in Yan Jing at this time? What's your objective?"
Lu Yueyue spoke first. Given the current circumstances, it was hard to imagine Qin Hui was here for tourism.
"I want to confront Qin Long head-on."
Qin Hui said casually.
"Do you know Qin Long's strength?"
"This time, you don't need to take any action. You just need to ensure your families watch from the sidelines and don't get involved. That will be the greatest help to me, and I will repay your kindness in the future."
Qin Hui said very earnestly.
"I recall Qin Long's last major move was half a year ago. Back then, he was already a half-step Grandmaster. Now, conservatively speaking, he has reached the Grandmaster level. If you add the Qin family's life-saving trump cards, his peak strength could reach the Great Perfection of the Grandmaster realm."
Sun Wutian analyzed directly. Hearing this, Lu Yueyue's mouth widened, as if she could fit an egg into it. How old was Qin Long now? He couldn't be older than twenty-five. A twenty-five-year-old at the Great Perfection of the Grandmaster realm was rare even in the entire Dragon Country, which was a testament to Qin Long's monstrous talent. Qin Hui was also shocked to hear of this strength. He had initially thought that reaching the half-step Grandmaster level would be enough to confront Qin Long, but now he realized that a clever strategy was paramount.
"What's wrong?"
"Qin Hui, do you still have confidence in yourself now? Why don't you find a place to hide? While Qin Long is preparing for his wedding, he likely won't be in the mood to deal with you."
Sun Wutian said seriously. It wasn't that he wanted to mock Qin Hui, but in the face of true power, avoiding the enemy's edge was the most crucial thing. Recklessly seeking death was no different from being a fool.
"I can't say I have complete confidence, but I have about fifty percent. Thank you for telling me this."
Qin Hui nodded slightly. From Sun Wutian's words, Qin Hui had grasped a very important piece of information: Qin Long was getting married. If Qin Hui were to snatch the bride away, would Qin Long be enraged? Qin Long was indeed very strong and monstrously talented, but his wife might not be. At that time, he could snatch his wife and humiliate him thoroughly, then see Qin Long's reaction.
"Oh?"
"Qin Hui, arrogance is acceptable, but you must have the strength to back it up!"
Sun Wutian had intended to dissuade Qin Hui, but Qin Hui's claim of having a fifty percent chance piqued Sun Wutian's interest.
"Alright, then let you witness it."
Initially, Qin Hui intended to hide his strength, but if he didn't reveal a bit of his skill today, the subsequent situation would only be disadvantageous to him.
Soon, both of them were astonished to see a ball of tangible flame emerge from Qin Hui's hand, emanating an eerie coldness!
"Sorcery!"
"This is sorcery!"
"Qin Hui, you've actually broken through to the half-step Grandmaster!"
Sun Wutian exclaimed in astonishment. It was known that only those who reached the half-step Grandmaster realm could condense flame sorcery, indicating that Qin Hui's talent was also extraordinary. However, it was unfortunate that the two of them were mortal enemies, and ultimately, only one could survive.