Qin Hanchu was a progenitor-level powerhouse in his early years, so his perspective on matters was naturally not superficial.
While Sea King was a Grandmaster, he might not have access to true powerhouses.
Those he mentioned, like the Tower Master and Alliance Leader, were perhaps merely proxies for the real strong individuals.
Qin Hanchu still needed to enhance his own strength to ensure his safety and retrieve the Divine Seal.
In the evening, Qin Hanchu drove away from the villa.
Even though he had reached the Great Grandmaster level, he could not yet completely abstain from food.
Going for extended periods without eating would lead to hunger, and the feeling of an empty stomach was quite unpleasant.
On his way to a restaurant, Qin Hanchu noticed he had acquired several followers.
Without a doubt, these were also Grandmaster-level assassins.
This was for the best, as he could use the bounty to gradually test the strength and capabilities of these martial artists.
Twenty minutes later, Qin Hanchu entered a high-end restaurant.
As soon as he sat down, an acquaintance approached.
"What a coincidence, I didn't expect to run into you here." The person who approached was Nie Hanru, whom Qin Hanchu had casually rescued at Jinhan Entertainment.
Nie Hanru came from a wealthy family, so dining at such an upscale restaurant was perfectly normal for her.
"Hm, is there something you need?" Qin Hanchu, not wanting too much entanglement with Nie Hanru, maintained a very aloof attitude.
His demeanor caused Nie Hanru to frown slightly. "Since we've met, let me treat you to this meal. Consider it a thank-you banquet for saving me."
"No need, you've already given me a thank-you gift."
Qin Hanchu did not want to implicate innocent people. If he let Nie Hanru sit down to eat with him, the bounty hunters might consider her someone close to Qin Hanchu.
"Alright then, I'll..."
As Nie Hanru was about to leave, a young man with a sullen face walked over. "Hanru, who is this?"
"He's the one who saved me," Nie Hanru replied.
The previously sullen young man broke into a smile. "Thank you for saving Hanru. Just name your reward, and I will certainly satisfy you."
"No need, she has already given her thanks," Qin Hanchu replied.
"What she gave was her token of appreciation. As Hanru's boyfriend, I should express my gratitude again," the young man said proudly.
Hearing this, Nie Hanru frowned. "Wu Daxing, what nonsense are you talking about? When did I agree to be your girlfriend?"
Wu Daxing smiled and said, "Isn't our relationship just a matter of time?"
"Stop talking nonsense, I haven't agreed yet. I'm only meeting with you at my father's request."
Wu Daxing's behavior greatly annoyed Nie Hanru. They had only interacted for a few days, and he was already trying to control her.
If they were to get married, wouldn't she lose all her freedom?
Although this was a minor matter, Nie Hanru was already somewhat disappointed in Wu Daxing.
"With my excellence, what else could you be unsatisfied with?" Wu Daxing asked confidently.
Nie Hanru was left speechless by his remark, surprised by his narcissism.
"Love is..."
Before Nie Hanru could finish her sentence, Qin Hanchu interrupted her. "Could you two find another place to talk? I'd like to have a quiet meal."
"I'm sorry," Nie Hanru said sheepishly. Their conversation was indeed disturbing Qin Hanchu's meal.
Seeing Nie Hanru apologize to Qin Hanchu, Wu Daxing became displeased.
"Although you saved Hanru, you'd best be polite to her."
Wu Daxing wanted to use this opportunity to demonstrate his "boyfriend power," but his actions only deepened Nie Hanru's disappointment.
In Nie Hanru's eyes, Wu Daxing had already been labeled a self-centered playboy.
"How dare you speak to my benefactor like that?"
"We have no need to continue interacting. I think we are very incompatible."
Nie Hanru said angrily and walked straight out.
Wu Daxing, taken aback by Nie Hanru's reaction, quickly chased after her.
As the two left, the waiter brought Qin Hanchu his meal.
"Sir, your order. Please enjoy."
Just as the waiter was about to leave, Qin Hanchu chuckled and said, "Wait."
The waiter turned around and asked, "Sir, is there anything else you need help with?"
"This dish doesn't look fresh. Try it to see if it has gone bad."
The dish Qin Hanchu pointed to appeared normal, but Qin Hanchu detected the faint, distinctive smell of poison.
Although the smell was very subtle, it could not escape Qin Hanchu, a Great Grandmaster.
The waiter in front of him, who appeared to be a young and beautiful server, was actually a Grandmaster.
The poison in the dish was undoubtedly her doing.
Qin Hanchu's words caused the waiter's gaze to shift slightly. Did Qin Hanchu detect the poison in the dish?
Her poison was supposedly colorless and tasteless, how could it be recognized so easily?
"Sir, our food is made with fresh ingredients. It's impossible for it to be not fresh," the waiter said quickly.
Qin Hanchu smiled. "Are you implying I'm causing trouble? Shall I call the manager?"
Upon hearing Qin Hanchu mention calling the manager, the female waiter's expression changed again.
She was not actually a server at this restaurant, and if the hotel manager came over, wouldn't her identity be revealed?
"I'll get you a replacement."
As she bent over, a long needle suddenly appeared in the female waiter's hand, and she thrust it violently towards the base of Qin Hanchu's neck.
Qin Hanchu remained seated. With a flick of his finger, a burst of internal energy struck the waiter in the chest.
"You..."
The female waiter looked at Qin Hanchu in terror. She never imagined that Qin Hanchu had reached the terrifying realm of Great Grandmaster.
Only a Great Grandmaster could injure someone from a distance.
"Waiter, your colleague is unwell," Qin Hanchu called out feigning concern. As soon as he spoke, the female waiter collapsed and stopped breathing.
The hotel manager rushed over, but upon seeing the female waiter, he looked confused. "Who is this?"
Qin Hanchu casually tossed the poisoned dish onto the ground and said calmly, "I'm sorry, you startled me."
If Qin Hanchu hadn't shattered the dish, someone might have eaten it.
The poison in the dish was too potent even for Grandmasters, let alone ordinary people.
The hotel manager quickly said, "It is our fault. Please allow us to move you to another table and we will serve you a new dish."
In the restaurant, several middle-aged individuals were stunned by the scene.
These individuals were also Grandmaster-level bounty hunters from Black Tower.
"What happened? How did Poison Butterfly die?"
Being Grandmaster-level bounty hunters themselves, they were well aware of the female waiter's identity.
This was a Grandmaster-level poison master, how could she have died so silently?
Could someone have intervened?
But by what means had they done so, leaving no trace?
For a moment, these individuals dared not act rashly, none of them wanting to become the next Poison Butterfly.
After finishing his meal, Qin Hanchu leisurely walked out of the restaurant.