Lin Yi’s face was grim; he said nothing more and switched off the microphone.
"Things are not easy now," Gu Yiran said quietly.
"We can only treat a dead horse as if it were alive."
Lin Yi stood up and grabbed the yellow-haired man, who was beaten to near unconsciousness. "Take me to meet Guo Xiangyang."
"Okay, okay, I’ll take you there."
The yellow-haired youth was terrified by Lin Yi. He couldn’t even muster the courage to move; a mere glance from Lin Yi could scare him to the point of wetting himself.
"Let’s go!"
Lin Yi gave the word, and the two of them immediately stood up, taking the yellow-haired youth along as they headed up the mountain.
But before leaving, Lin Yi didn’t forget to lock all doors and windows, ensuring that no one could follow and disrupt their plans.
Under the guidance of the yellow-haired youth, the trio quickly reached the mountain top and arrived at the entrance of the Grandmaster Hall.
At this time, many people were transporting goods here, and the arrival of Lin Yi and Gu Yiran sparked significant alertness among them, prompting them to gather together instinctively.
"Where is Guo Xiangyang?"
There was no immediate answer to Lin Yi’s query.
But soon, sounds emerged from inside the hall, followed by several people stepping out.
Su Ying and Chen Hao were both tied up, and standing beside them was a middle-aged man, wearing a Daoist robe, staring coldly at Lin Yi and Gu Yiran.
It was obvious that this man was Guo Xiangyang.
He had a lean physique with prominent cheekbones, wearing a scholarly pair of glasses.
Yet his overall demeanor was eerie, as if he radiated a certain aloofness.
"It was you who spoke with me earlier, right?"
"Let them go," Lin Yi said with a stern expression.
"Let them go?" Guo Xiangyang sneered and said:
"Young man, you managed to find your way here, quite impressive indeed, but your manner of speaking earlier, I didn’t quite like it."
Even knowing that there were police surrounding them outside, Guo Xiangyang’s ability and wit were evidently exceeding ordinary criminals, allowing him to speak in such a manner.
"Even if you’re unhappy, it doesn’t help; operating under the guise of a Mao Mountain Daoist and selling illicit wares here means your end is already destined," Lin Yi said:
"As for you, don’t entertain any illusions."
Facing Guo Xiangyang, Lin Yi’s attitude was relatively cautious.
Guo Xiangyang managed to capture Su Ying and Chen Hao not due to their lack of ability, but rather because Guo Xiangyang was exceptionally skilled.
Confronting such a person, if pushed to desperation, he could resort to any means.
"Hehe..." Guo Xiangyang chuckled coldly, saying:
"You aren’t afraid to tell you, I’ve faced such situations a decade ago, and the previous encounter was even more severe. Look at me now, I’m still living well."
"So, are you trying to intimidate me?"
"Interpret it however you like, but with these two in my hands, I, Guo Xiangyang, can still leave." Guo Xiangyang spoke with a calm tone, his words filled with intense confidence:
"And not just the two of them, you two aren’t getting away either."
Right then, the yellow-haired youth seized the opportunity, running towards Guo Xiangyang and positioning himself behind him.
"Boss, you must not spare them. My brother has been crippled; you must avenge my brother!"
"You handled this flawlessly, instantly identifying these suspicious individuals. Once we are out, you’ll be the regional overseer."
The yellow-haired youth was overjoyed, "Thank you, boss."
Guo Xiangyang nodded and shifted his gaze to the others.
"Capture these two people and take them with us later!"
"Yes!"
The twenty-something individuals did not hesitate, forming a circle and surrounding Lin Yi and Gu Yiran.
By this time, they knew their situations had become extremely perilous.
Currently, these people were their Protective Talisman!
The more hostages they had, the higher their chances of survival!
They couldn’t afford to give them any chance!
"Keep an eye on Guo Xiangyang. If he makes any dangerous moves, shoot to kill," Lin Yi whispered.
Gu Yiran nodded cautiously, with droplets of sweat subtly seeping from her smooth forehead.
She was confident she could shoot Guo Xiangyang dead.
But she was fearful that Guo Xiangyang’s speed might surpass hers!
Any deviation in action could have dire consequences.