One person said: The essence of Wuhou Qimen lies not in Qimen, but in Wuhou.

His words were sincere, logically sound, and even clearly defined the legal responsibilities.

Gong Qing and Ding Shian exchanged a glance.

Ding Shian raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This kid has survived the relentless pursuit of the four major families until now, it's definitely not just luck, his survival instinct is practically maxed out.

"Junior brother, he seems to be an extremely clever and cunning fellow."

Ding Shian chuckled lightly, "He just wants to live, there's nothing wrong with that."

"You guys chat, I'm going to keep watch on the outskirts and stretch my muscles."

After saying that, Ding Shian's figure flickered and silently disappeared into the depths of the night.

In the open space, only Gong Qing and Lü Liang, who was kneeling on the ground, remained.

Get up.

Gong Qing spoke calmly.

Lü Liang felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, stood up shakily, and stood respectfully to the side with his hands at his sides, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Gong Qing sized up the boy, who was half a head shorter than him, and without further ado, dropped a bombshell:

"Lu Liang, don't think of me as having supernatural powers."

To tell you the truth—the direction my senior brother and I are heading now isn't some secret passage, nor are we going to behead the Old Celestial Master.

Gong Qing looked at him calmly, speaking slowly and deliberately:

"We're going to turn ourselves in."

boom!

Lu Liang's head buzzed, and he felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

"The kind of surrender where the giver confesses and the receiver is treated leniently, while the receiver resists and the receiver is punished severely."

A playful smile played on Gong Qing's lips:

"When we get there, I'll most likely be handcuffed with silver bracelets."

I am involved in a serious case, and you are also wanted.

Are you sure you want to follow us down this "path of no return" within the system?

He...surrendered himself?!

The acting leader of Quanxing Sect, accompanied by Ding Shian, one of the two heroes, went to surrender to the authorities on the night of the decisive battle at Longhu Mountain?!

Lu Liang's facial nerves twitched violently a few times, and his facial expressions almost went out of control.

Shock, absurdity, and fear bombarded his boyish face in turn.

But only three seconds passed.

In those eyes, hidden behind black-rimmed glasses, all the shock was forcibly suppressed by an extremely calm rationality.

The back hill was swarming with heavily armed government personnel...

Tonight is a trap...

The acting sect leader has already betrayed us. No, the acting sect leader is trying to go ashore and clear his name!

Charging with those idiots outside will only result in them dying in the wilderness; but if they were to be handcuffed with the acting sect leader... that would be considered turning themselves in for making a significant contribution!

The logic is complete!

Lu Liang took a deep breath, and all the panic on his face instantly turned into extreme determination.

He bowed deeply once more, his voice firm and resolute:

"Thank you for your kindness, Acting Sect Leader! I, Lü Liang, am willing to accompany you to the investigation!"

Gong Qing looked at the short man in front of him, and finally a look of unreserved admiration appeared in his eyes.

"Meticulous, willing to cut losses to survive, and decisive."

Gong Qing couldn't help but shake his head, even feeling a little sorry for him:

"That old man Lü Ci is really getting more and more senile as he gets older. He produced such a talented person like you who knows how to judge the situation, yet he still forced you to defect... He is truly an incompetent head of the Lü family."

After a pause, Gong Qing's lips curled into a wicked, cold smile:

"However, I must warn you in advance that some of the Ten Elders are present at the task force's meeting tonight."

"If you turn yourself in, the first thing you'll likely see when you look up is your tyrannical great-grandfather."

Upon hearing the words "great-grandfather," Lü Liang instinctively flinched.

That was the bloodline suppression and terrifying shadow etched into one's very bones.

But the next moment, Lü Liang suddenly grinned and laughed maniacally, his smile filled with the exhilaration of an underdog turning the tide in a desperate situation:

"Acting sect leader, harsh reality has taught me one thing—reputation, dignity, clan—they're all meaningless. I have to survive first!"

He pushed up his slipped glasses, his eyes flashing with a gambler's ruthless glint:

"I simply refuse to believe it! In front of top executives of the NaDuTong headquarters, high-ranking officials within the system, and various righteous masters, under the clear blue sky and the red line of the rule of law, he, Lü Ci... dared to beat me, a 'key witness who surrendered himself to the authorities,' to death on the spot?!"

These words somehow made the shameless logic of "hiring the government as a bodyguard" sound righteous and awe-inspiring.

"Good! That shows courage and awareness!"

Gong Qing laughed heartily and patted Lü Liang on the shoulder approvingly:

"Then let's go. Three people together, even on the way to the underworld... no, to the prison, we'll have company."

But let me be clear from the start: once I'm inside that door, I'll be in trouble myself, so I won't be able to smooth things over for you.

"Let's rely on our own abilities to survive in front of the leaders!"

After saying that, Gong Qing didn't look back. He put his hands behind his back and walked with an almost eerie light step straight toward the brightly lit front mountain management office.

The night wind blew through the woods.

Lu Liang froze on the spot, pausing for a full two seconds.

He subconsciously raised his hands, and two balls of ghostly blue Bright Soul Technique flames suddenly shot out from his fingertips, leaping violently like will-o'-the-wisps, as if confirming the rebellious power flowing within him.

Immediately, the light went out.

His eyes turned into a resolute look of desperation. He gritted his teeth, took two short strides, and ran after the figure in the faded Taoist robe ahead!

……

The front mountain of Longhu Mountain is a designated hotel for the special tourist area.

Outside the window, a crescent moon hung in the sky, and a gentle night breeze blew; inside the suite's living room, however, a warm and bright atmosphere prevailed.

Two figures sat facing each other on either side of the solid wood coffee table.

The tea steamed gently in the white porcelain cup, accompanied by the rhythmic ticking of the clock on the wall, further emphasizing the solemnity of the room.

Zhao Fangxu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nadutong, was slightly bowing, holding a blue folder in his hand. The reflection of the document pages in his frameless glasses was visible as he was concluding his report.

"...In summary, the three emergency evacuation channels in the front mountain, the designated medical support team, and the entire fire monitoring system of the scenic area were all connected to the dedicated network two hours ago."

The mobile forces from both the East China and North China regions have been fully deployed to the front lines according to the pre-arranged plan, dressed in plainclothes, and dispersed around the main tourist routes. Report complete.

Zhuge Ming, sitting at the head of the coffee table, had his hands naturally folded in front of his knees, his expression gentle and calm.

He nodded slightly, his eyes behind his glasses revealing a composure far beyond his years, his tone carrying just the right amount of affirmation:

"Comrade Zhao's work achievements during this period are evident to all."

Zhuge Ming raised his hand and tapped the table twice lightly, his tone unhurried yet each word carrying immense weight:

"This special comprehensive management campaign in Longhushan has a long preparation period and involves a wide range of aspects."

All our preliminary simulations and contingency plans were guided by only one core principle—the safety of people's lives and property must be the top priority. Furthermore, as a national 5A-level key scenic spot and a millennium-old Taoist cultural relic site, Longhu Mountain must not suffer irreversible damage to a single blade of grass, a single brick, or a single tile.

He looked up and his gaze fell on Zhao Fangxu's face:

"With the operation imminent, we must have a clear division of labor and each person must perform their duties."

The fundamental political task of Nadutong Company in this operation is to solidly build a strong defense line in the front mountain and ensure that no disturbance in the back mountain can spill over into the residential areas of the masses.

This task is of great importance, so Comrade Zhao, you should personally take charge and direct it from the front lines!

Before he finished speaking, Zhao Fangxu's expression hardened, and he stood up straight with a "whoosh," his hands pressed tightly against his trouser seams, his back as straight as a javelin.

"Please rest assured, Secretary Zhuge! All comrades involved in Nadutong will resolutely obey the organization's orders, guarantee the completion of the task, and will never let down the leadership's trust and expectations!"