Gao Wu: I'll enjoy the benefits, but you'll bear the side effects.

Wang Dong, a man who once possessed some skill and influence in Jinling City, never imagined that he would find himself in such a desperate situation on this seemingly ordinary day.

His past successes and triumphs shattered like bubbles, and what terrified him even more was that those vengeful ghosts came straight to his door without any mercy.

His world turned upside down in an instant; all the sense of security and confidence he had built up was shattered in that moment.

At that moment, he felt as if his head was about to explode. The pain was like countless red-hot steel needles piercing deep into his brain. Each stab felt like a demon mercilessly tearing at his nerves.

The excruciating pain completely robbed him of his usual composure and calmness. He rolled on the ground in agony, clutching his head tightly with both hands, his fingernails digging deep into his scalp, as if this could slightly alleviate the overwhelming pain.

His eyes were filled with fear and despair, his body convulsed violently uncontrollably, and painful groans echoed from his throat from time to time. The sound was particularly miserable and helpless in the empty room, just like the wail of a wounded beast before its death.

Gao Jie, a ruthless character known in the martial arts world for his cold-bloodedness, has a calm and collected face and eyes that reveal a cold and resolute determination.

He stood there quietly, watching Wang Dong struggle in agony on the ground, feeling no pity whatsoever, as if he were watching an ant making its last futile struggle.

He was not a soft-hearted person, and he didn't want to waste even a fraction of time with Wang Dong. In his opinion, if Wang Dong refused to confess, he would use ruthless methods to make him talk.

Time was incredibly precious to him. Sister Wen's safety weighed heavily on his heart like a mountain. Every passing second could put Sister Wen in even more danger, so he had to act quickly.

As Gao Jie slowly raised his hand, it was clear that he was about to unleash an even more ruthless second-stage attack.

His movements were slow and steady, yet they carried a chilling sense of oppression, as if he held the power of life and death in his hands and could decide Wang Dong's fate with a mere wave of his hand.

Looking at Gao Jie's cold and ruthless appearance, Wang Dong's defenses completely collapsed.

He knew that if he continued to be stubborn, he would suffer even more terrible torture. The methods of Gao Jie that he had heard about before floated into his mind like a nightmare. He dared not imagine what kind of miserable situation he would face if he continued to resist.

"I give up, I'll tell you everything!"

Wang Dong shouted hoarsely, his voice hoarse and cracked from extreme fear and pain, almost tearing his throat apart.

He then blurted out everything about Hou Youcai, his words pouring out like a machine gun, as if afraid of angering Gao Jie if he spoke too slowly. He even pleaded at the end.

"I've told you everything I need to say. I beg you, please have mercy and stop making things difficult for me. I was only doing this for money. If you wanted to kill me, it would be incredibly easy, but what good would it do you? Besides, the entire city of Jinling is currently cracking down on all kinds of experts. You don't want to get yourself into trouble in this sensitive situation, do you?"

His eyes were full of pleading, his body was still trembling slightly from the intense pain, and his clothes were soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to his body.

Gao Jie's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful sneer. He slowly crouched down, lowering his body as much as possible, looking like a cheetah about to pounce on its prey, exuding a deadly aura.

His voice was low and vicious, like a curse from hell, each word like a cold, sharp blade piercing straight at Wang Dong.

"Let me tell you the truth, I didn't originally intend to kill you, but your foul mouth just keeps coming here spouting nonsense. I really want to let you go, but the brothers behind me aren't pushovers. Do you think I can ignore their wrath?"

A hint of helplessness flickered in his eyes, as if implying to Wang Dong that his death was not his own will, but rather a consequence of circumstances.

No sooner had he finished speaking than Gao Jie struck out with lightning speed. A crisp yet terrifying sound echoed in the silent room as Wang Dong's neck was mercilessly snapped.

His eyes were wide open, filled with resentment as he fell to the ground. Blood slowly seeped from the corner of his mouth, spreading across the ground and forming a glaring red stain. His life force vanished instantly, leaving only a cold corpse, as if silently telling the story of this cruel end.

Gao Jie didn't even glance at Wang Dong again, as if everything that had just happened was nothing more than a trivial matter.

He turned and shouted at Abao.

"Stop standing there! Sister Wen's condition has reached a critical life-or-death point. If we don't come up with a solution soon, everything will fall into an abyss of no return, and we'll all perish! Enough talk, let's go!"

His voice carried a hint of anxiety and anger, while his eyes shone with a resolute light—a determination to save Sister Wen at all costs.

Then, Gao Jie led a group of fierce-looking henchmen and stormed into the villa like a surging tide.

Their footsteps shook the ground slightly, and each of them wore a resolute and fierce expression, as if they were about to embark on a life-or-death battle. Their menacing demeanor made the surrounding air tense and oppressive.

However, unexpectedly, Xu Wenfeng was the only person in the villa.

When Xu Wenfeng saw Gao Jie appear there, his face turned deathly pale, as if he had seen a ghost.

His eyes were wide open, filled with utter disbelief, and he was deep in thought.

Why would this young man come here?

For Xu Wenfeng, Gao Jie's appearance was by no means accidental, which meant that he was very likely to stumble upon something extremely secret and crucial.

But he really couldn't understand it. Logically speaking, Gao Jie shouldn't be here at all. What kind of conspiracy and change was hidden behind this?

"Why are you here?" Xu Wenfeng frowned, his tone full of displeasure and accusation.

"Didn't I tell you not to come here? Why are you going against my wishes now? What exactly do you want?"

His gaze was like a sharp blade piercing Gao Jie, as if trying to penetrate him.

"Young man, let me give you a piece of advice: get out of my way and don't force me to take action, you hear me?"

His arrogant demeanor made it seem as if Gao Jie was an uninvited guest, a completely superfluous presence, running rampant on his territory.

However, Gao Jie remained calm and composed in the face of such an impolite rebuke.

He had only one obsession: he had to get an answer.

"Mr. Xu, I have no grudge against you. I hope you won't look at me with such ill will."

His voice was calm and firm, neither humble nor arrogant.

"In the end, I still stand by what I said: I'm only here to find someone. I want Hou Youcai to release Sister Wen. Originally, this matter had nothing to do with you, but now that you're here, it means it must be related to you. I'm only looking for Sister Wen."

Xu Wenfeng was filled with doubt and frustration. He really couldn't understand how a perfectly good situation had turned into this.

He pondered to himself, the main thing being that he couldn't understand what Hou Youcai, that treacherous bastard, was planning, and why he had to go to such great lengths to deal with them.

Why not just use swift and decisive measures to solve all the problems at once? Instead, make it all so complicated, which is infuriating.

However, Xu Wenfeng was a seasoned veteran and no ordinary person.

After listening to Gao Jie's words, he simply responded calmly.

"Hou Youcai has never been here, and I don't know what he did. If you don't believe me, then there's nothing I can do. I can only tell you that I have nothing to talk about with him. I have no reason to lie to you now. You know what happened between us, so I've made myself clear. Young man, I'll say it again: don't do things you shouldn't do, and don't mess with people you shouldn't mess with, understand?"

Gao Jie stared coldly at Xu Wenfeng, his eyes burning with rage.

He had thought that Xu Wenfeng might reveal some clues, even just a tiny hint, but he never expected him to be so perfunctory and irresponsible. This unyielding attitude made Gao Jie's anger erupt like raging lava.

All he really wants now is to find Sister Wen. As for other matters, he doesn't want to deal with them or even get involved anymore.

He felt that he had already made all the necessary concessions, so why did things have to turn out this way?

Xu Wenfeng's face remained tense, showing no sign of easing.

"If there's nothing else, you should leave now. This place isn't suitable for you to stay, or more accurately, it's not suitable for you to stay here. Go far away and don't cause me any trouble, understand?" His tone was firm and unquestionable. "I don't care what you want to do here, but if you want to do anything other than what I do, then you'll have to pay a price."

However, as soon as he finished speaking, A Bao suddenly sprang to his feet, like a wild beast that had been provoked.

He quickly pulled out his weapon, the dark muzzle pressed directly against Xu Wenfeng's head, a vicious smile on his face, a smile that revealed a hint of ferocity and mockery.

"Originally, I thought this matter had nothing to do with you, but your attitude just now made me very uncomfortable. I feel that everything must be related to you. I don't want to waste any more words with you. I just want to get one thing clear. You better explain everything clearly, or I will absolutely not let you off the hook, understand? I've been talking to you the whole time, did you even hear me?"

Xu Wenfeng was clearly taken aback by this sudden turn of events. He never expected that this seemingly reckless guy would dare to be so audacious as to attack him.

His first reaction was to immediately call for people to come in and protect him, but before he could take any action, Gao Jie coldly cut off his thoughts.

"You don't need to call anyone in, because you don't have much of a chance left, understand? I'm giving you one last chance, otherwise I really can't control them anymore. Where's Hou Youcai?"

Even with his great courage, Xu Wenfeng was too frightened by the tense situation to harbor any improper thoughts.

His mind involuntarily conjured up images of the terrible fate he might face if the other party became completely enraged; those bloody and violent scenes flashed before his eyes like a nightmare.

For a moment, he swallowed hard, the movement of his Adam's apple appearing particularly abrupt, as if an invisible hand were tightly gripping his throat. He spoke in a slightly trembling voice.

"Let's talk this out. I never said I wouldn't tell you the truth. Why are you threatening me like this? Put down your weapons, and I'll show you the way, okay?"

His eyes revealed a hint of panic and helplessness, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, shimmering faintly under the light.

"To tell you the truth, the reason you haven't found Hou Youcai is because he left in a van. He should be almost out of the city by now, right? The license plate number is Jinling 888EBB."

Xu Wenfeng tried his best to make his voice sound as steady as possible, but the slight tremor could not hide his inner tension and unease.

Upon receiving the news, Gao Jie's eyes flashed with determination. Without hesitation, he turned and left immediately with his men. His steps were hurried, his clothes fluttering in the wind, and his departing figure exuded a resolute determination to achieve his goal.

Xu Wenfeng felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud, feeling cold sweat pouring down his back and soaking his clothes instantly.

The cold, sticky sensation made him feel even more terrified and fearful. His hands trembled slightly involuntarily, as if the terrifying fear from just now still lingered.

Xu Wenfeng had never experienced anything like this in his life, and the thrilling scene kept replaying in his mind.

He couldn't understand what Gao Jie was up to. Why was this young man so persistent and audacious, daring to act so recklessly on his own turf?

At the same time, he was completely disappointed in this young man, and the resentment in his heart grew wildly like weeds.

He felt that he would never be at peace unless he made this young man pay the price.

Anger and resentment burned fiercely in his chest, almost threatening to devour his reason.

Thinking of this, he took out his phone with trembling hands, his fingers moving slowly across the screen.

After finally getting through to the number, he suppressed his inner turmoil and spoke into the phone.

"That bastard came looking for me. Tonight, you'll avenge your son. Do what you're supposed to do, but remember, don't bring any more trouble back with me."

After saying that, he hung up the phone, his eyes revealing a hint of ruthlessness and determination, as if he could already see Gao Jie's inescapable doom.

Hou Youcai nodded silently on the other end of the phone, a barely perceptible sneer curling at the corner of his lips, as he began to plot his revenge.