Chapter 120: Ambushed on the Way Out
Chapter 120: Ambushed on the Way Out
Even though Luo Yuwen saw through Wang Qing’s lie, coming from a large family, he was well-mannered and had no intention of exposing or making fun of him.
“Alright, Yuwen, you go ahead with your training. I am going back to catch some more sleep. I am really quite tired.”
Wang Qing struggled to get up, forcing himself to straighten his body. He smiled slightly and left the Gym. As soon as he closed the Gym door, his upright posture slumped again, and he let out an involuntary groan.
It couldn’t be helped. During his exchange with Lin Mu earlier, although Lin Mu didn’t go all out since they were both from the Dragon Protection Corps, he certainly didn’t hold back, hitting places that weren’t fatal but were extremely painful.
Ever since Lin Mu mastered the Inchlight Sun-Seizing Secret Art, he had become increasingly skilled at this.
“Ouch, damn! That guy really hits hard! How can it hurt this much?”
Grimacing, Wang Qing cursed under his breath. If Jiang Chu found out about this, he would surely scold him for going to spar with Lin Mu for no reason.
Sparring wasn’t the issue—it was common in the Dragon Protection Corps for members to practice with each other during their free time. The real problem was that he had been completely crushed!
Thoroughly and utterly dominated!
He had no chance to fight back at all. Wang Qing wasn’t foolish—he had made it into the Dragon Protection Corps, after all. Just a few seconds into the fight with Lin Mu, he realized they were on completely different levels.
Lin Mu fighting him was like a strong man fighting a baby. Actually, that might not even be accurate. Compared to Lin Mu, he wasn’t even at the level of a baby.
Though thinking this made him quite sad and ashamed, it was the truth.
Now Wang Qing was filled with regret, wondering what had possessed him to challenge Lin Mu for a spar.
That was the person the Dragon Protection Corps specifically assigned to protect Luo Huafu!
If he didn’t have some real skills, how could he have been given such an important task?
Making his way back to his room cautiously, trying not to be seen, Wang Qing was just feeling relieved that he hadn’t run into anyone else when the door opened. That was when he realized he had celebrated too soon.
Because in his room, Jiang Chu was already sitting on the sofa, quietly waiting for him.
Fortunately, Jiang Chu looked calm now, not angry like before, and there was even a slight smile on his face.
“I heard you two went into the Gym. I figured you went to spar. I met that Lin Mu this morning and knew you wouldn’t be a match for him, so I arranged for everyone else to stay away to save you from embarrassment.”
He looked at Wang Qing, who had returned with bruises on his face, and patted the sofa beside him.
“Captain, you already knew.”
So Jiang Chu had anticipated the outcome from the start. Wang Qing’s face turned red with embarrassment; he wished he could find a hole to hide in. Awkwardly, he rubbed his head and muttered a greeting.
“Alright, let’s set aside your mistake for now. You fought him—tell me about his abilities.”
Hearing that, Wang Qing’s face turned even redder.
“Captain, he’s strong. Very strong. We’re not even in the same league. Against him, I had no chance to fight back from start to finish. I was just being beaten up.”
“Although I consider myself reasonably skilled, I was truly no match for him. I didn’t even get a chance to retaliate. He has definitely surpassed ordinary people and reached another Realm.”
The steady Jiang Chu showed no surprise. After all, he had already met Lin Mu and had a rough idea of his strength.
“He’s really that strong?”
“Yes, Captain. I’ve seen Experts before. I’m not exaggerating his strength just because I lost. His abilities are beyond my grasp; I can’t even estimate how strong he is.”
Jiang Chu’s eyes flickered, but he said nothing, quietly pondering something. After a while, he snapped out of it and pointed to a bottle of medicine on the coffee table in front of him. “Here, take this and apply it. The swelling will go down soon.”
Lin Mu returned to his room, and not long after, someone came to inform him that Luo Huafu was heading to the company and that he needed to go along.
Although he didn’t need to be by Luo Huafu’s side 24/7, he at least had to be nearby wherever Luo Huafu went. Otherwise, if something happened, he wouldn’t be able to assist in time.
Arriving at the Villa entrance, two Mercedes-Benz cars flanked a Rolls-Royce, all three vehicles parked at the door. A burly man stepped out of the middle Rolls-Royce.
“Mr. Luo, I am Tian Feng. Wang Qing isn’t feeling well today, so I will be temporarily taking his position.”
The man glanced at Lin Mu, a flash of anger in his eyes that disappeared quickly, then bowed to Luo Huafu.
Lin Mu gave Tian Feng a curious look. From that brief glance, he could tell this man held some hostility toward him, though not the kind that suggested a life-or-death enmity.
After a moment’s thought, Lin Mu roughly understood. It seemed this person was probably Wang Qing’s friend and had heard about how Wang Qing had suffered at his hands earlier.
Tian Feng secretly sized up Lin Mu, knowing this was the man who had humiliated Wang Qing that morning. After the incident, Jiang Chu had instructed the other team members not to have any further private conflicts with Lin Mu.
But saying something was one thing; doing it was another. It was rare to encounter a Master like Lin Mu, and even Jiang Chu couldn’t stop the Dragon Protection Corps members from seizing the chance to spar with an Expert.
“Alright, if Xiao Wang needs anything, just let the butler know. We have the best doctors here. Now, let’s head straight to the company.”
Luo Huafu seemed preoccupied and didn’t notice these details. He just nodded slightly to indicate he understood.
As the situation grew increasingly dangerous, every trip Luo Huafu made now required specialized protection to prevent any incidents on the road.
Lately, Luo Huafu usually avoided going out unnecessarily, staying within the Luo Family’s large estate where security was assured.
He had already handed over daily company affairs to his son to manage fully. However, today there was an important project negotiation related to the Haoyu Financial Group’s comprehensive expansion in Europe.
Due to the project’s significance, Luo Huafu had to oversee it personally. His son’s current experience wasn’t sufficient to coordinate such a crucial meeting.
Although Luo Huafu had to admit his son was very capable, the young man’s reserved nature meant he barely communicated with his subordinates. Even with outstanding ability, he sometimes overlooked one thing while attending to another.
Thinking about the incident that had cast a shadow over his son’s heart, Luo Huafu sighed inwardly. Unless this matter was resolved, his son would never truly be able to step into the spotlight.
They got into the cars. Lin Mu sat in the middle Rolls-Royce with Luo Huafu, both in the back seat.
Tian Feng went to notify Jiang Chu. Whenever Luo Huafu went out on business, Jiang Chu, as captain, would always accompany him.
For this trip, the Dragon Protection Corps deployed five members in total. Besides Jiang Chu, three other members were mobilized, ready to handle any emergencies.
With their combined strength, the five of them could take on over a hundred ordinary soldiers. On the streets of New York, that was enough to deal with a sudden attack.
After all, even if someone wanted to target Luo Huafu, they couldn’t possibly mobilize a large force openly. If that happened, it would be an extremely serious incident.
In an international metropolis like New York, such a major event was unlikely to occur.
The first Mercedes-Benz Cruiser held two Dragon Protection Corps members, responsible for leading the way and guiding the route. The second Rolls-Royce carried three people: besides Tian Feng driving, there were Luo Huafu and Lin Mu.
The last Mercedes-Benz carried Jiang Chu and another Dragon Protection Corps member. He was responsible for guarding the rear, ready to reinforce those ahead at any moment.
According to news from Huaxia, the documents related to the Luo Family’s transfer were being processed quickly. In at most two months, everything would be completed. Once they successfully protected the Family Head, Luo Huafu, back to the country, their mission would be accomplished.
Because of this, these two months were the most dangerous for Luo Huafu. Even the Huaxia high command had dispatched the Dragon Protection Corps. Jiang Chu had a good grasp of the situation’s gravity, so he personally accompanied every trip, not daring to be the slightest bit negligent.
The streets of New York were bustling, lined with tall buildings and numerous alleys. But Jiang Chu knew clearly that such an environment actually made it easier for attackers to hide.
Just then, a garbage truck suddenly sped out from a side alley. With its swift impact, it shoved the lead Mercedes-Benz aside, denting the door badly.
Jiang Chu’s voice immediately came through the tiny earpieces in their ears.
“Enemy attack! Protect President Luo! Everyone, stay alert to your surroundings!”
Lin Mu, sitting beside Luo Huafu, was a bit surprised. He hadn’t expected the situation to be this severe—that the enemy wouldn’t even let a brief outing go unassailed.
They had only left the estate about ten minutes ago, yet the enemy had already launched an attack. Clearly, it was premeditated, and they likely had more than one plan in place.
The two Dragon Protection Corps members in the front car kicked the doors open and swiftly leaped out. Bullets, fired from an unknown location, followed their movements, sparking off the ground around them.
Soon, the lead Mercedes-Benz Cruiser was riddled with holes, completely turned into a sieve. One bullet accurately hit the fuel tank below.
With a loud “boom,” the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames, reduced to scrap metal.
Distant pedestrians began screaming and scattering in panic. The once-orderly street instantly descended into chaos.
At that moment, another garbage truck rammed into them from behind. Jiang Chu spotted it and immediately ordered Tian Feng to turn right into a side street.
As Tian Feng drove into the alley, the garbage truck slammed hard into Jiang Chu’s Mercedes-Benz.