Chapter 72

Xu Yun picked up the wanted poster, his eyelids twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh. "Heh, what a troublesome guy indeed."

"Xu Yun." Qin Wan'er, seeing Chou Yan turn and leave, could only place her hopes on Xu Yun: "I don't know if you've heard of this Hao Kai. He has killed six police officers."

"This is a heinous crime," Xu Yun's brows involuntarily furrowed.

"I hope you can help me," Qin Wan'er said. "I want to catch this person. He is an extremely dangerous criminal. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been issued an S-level wanted poster. This man is ruthless and shows no mercy to the police. I... I can't tolerate such a person being at large!"

Xu Yun was startled and sneezed. "Are you crazy? If you know this person is so dangerous, why do you want to provoke him?"

Qin Wan'er ignored Xu Yun and looked at Chou Yan's back as she turned and walked upstairs. Chou Yan paused when she heard Qin Wan'er's words but continued up the stairs.

After living together in the medicinal cuisine shop for a while, Qin Wan'er hadn't noticed any excessive behavior from Chou Yan. Although she still found it hard to trust this woman, she desperately wanted her help at this moment because she was certain that Chou Yan, like Xu Yun, was not an ordinary person.

"I must catch him," Qin Wan'er's face showed no hint of joking. "Since he has come to Hedong City, as a police officer, I cannot allow him to continue his reckless behavior. Whether you help me or not is your right; I just want to try."

Xu Yun shrugged. "I can't take on such a dangerous job; I'm not a police officer."

Qin Wan'er took back the wanted poster from Xu Yun, her face showing a hint of disappointment. "Then consider I never said anything. It's better not to let Qing Shuang know about this, so she won't worry."

"You're afraid she'll advise you not to be so impulsive, right?" Xu Yun pointed out. "Qin Wan'er, I also want to remind you, you'd better not be foolish enough to confront an S-level wanted criminal head-on. In front of him, you're just an ant, and he can decide whether to take your life in a split second."

"So what?" Qin Wan'er said fiercely. "When I shot Gong You, I wasn't his match either!"

Xu Yun slapped his head. "You still have the nerve to say that? If I hadn't blocked the bullet for you, and if Chou Yan hadn't given that guy a few slashes, you wouldn't have had the chance to shoot."

"If I had known he was a wanted criminal earlier, I would have shot him!" Qin Wan'er said. "None of the subsequent events would have happened."

Xu Yun snorted. "Do you think bullets are the fastest things in this world?"

Qin Wan'er was stunned by Xu Yun's words, recalling that night. Indeed, Xu Yun's burst of speed was even faster than a bullet, and his reaction time of 0.03 seconds was far beyond human limits.

"There are many people in this world who can dodge bullets with their burst of speed. I know many," Xu Yun admitted his own abnormality. "So even if you had shot first that day, you might not have killed him."

Without giving Qin Wan'er a chance to speak, Xu Yun continued, "Besides, Gong You was just an A-level wanted criminal. As a police officer, don't you understand the difference between an S-level and an A-level wanted criminal? The gap between them is not just a little."

Qin Wan'er clenched her fists. "That's why I need your help!"

"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," Xu Yun still didn't agree to help. "I don't want to provoke such a person; it will bring big trouble."

"What are you talking about?" Ruan Qing Shuang, having finished washing the dishes, came out and saw Qin Wan'er's dejected face. "What's wrong with Wan'er? Did something make you unhappy?"

Qin Wan'er forced a smile. "Sister Qing Shuang, I'm fine, just a bit tired."

"Then go upstairs and rest," Ruan Qing Shuang said quickly.

Qin Wan'er nodded and said nothing more. Since she couldn't persuade Xu Yun, she couldn't force him. Everyone has the right to make their own choices, and she could only rely on herself.

After Qin Wan'er went upstairs, Ruan Qing Shuang said to Xu Yun, "You watch the shop, I'll go buy some herbs."

"I'll go," Xu Yun stood up.

"No need, I have to buy other things on the way," Ruan Qing Shuang refused and quickly left the medicinal cuisine shop.

Sigh.

Xu Yun looked up at the ceiling. The appearance of a troublesome guy like Red Scorpion in a small city like Hedong must be for Guo Guo, right? Xu Yun carefully thought about Chou Yan's expression and reaction, reaffirming his suspicions.

No wonder a great tycoon like Feng Qiansui was eliminated so quickly. The opponent is truly formidable. Even a top expert like Red Scorpion has been dispatched, what a grand move.

Suddenly, light footsteps came from the stairs, and Chou Yan slowly descended, her face filled with helplessness.

"Are you really worried about this person?" Xu Yun couldn't help but ask.

Chou Yan nodded, her expression serious. "I started worrying when Qin Wan'er mentioned that an S-level wanted criminal had entered Hedong City. I had a glimmer of hope that it wasn't true... but now it seems to be confirmed."

Xu Yun smiled. "Is your injury fully healed?"

Chou Yan frowned. "At least 80-90%."

"Heh, that might not be enough to stand up to him," Xu Yun knew that even a top expert with a 10% loss in strength would struggle to match an equal opponent.

Chou Yan said with a self-deprecating tone, "Even if my internal injuries were fully healed, I would still find it difficult to face Red Scorpion."

"Is that Red Scorpion even more formidable than you, the respected Fox Lord?" Xu Yun was stunned, but Chou Yan's gaze stopped him from saying more.

Chou Yan's eyes were like autumn water, and if not for the chilling aura in her brows, she would be mesmerizing.

The two stared at each other for a long time without speaking.

Finally, Chou Yan spoke, "You know my strength, but I don't know yours. Xu Yun, I know you don't want to reveal who you are, so I won't ask. I just want to know if what you said to Qin Wan'er is true."

"What did I say to her?" Xu Yun was puzzled.

"You said you don't want to provoke such a person," Chou Yan said calmly. "If that's the case, I'll take Guo Guo and leave tonight."

Xu Yun frowned. "What do you mean?"

"I'll find a way to solve it myself," Chou Yan said seriously. "I know how much trouble it will bring to provoke them. I have nothing to repay you, so I don't want to trouble you further."

Xu Yun laughed bitterly. "Wouldn't that make me a pretty weak godfather?"

"Red Scorpion is not like Gong You or Qin Hu. Even if I don't know if you're part of the underground world, since you've heard of him, you should know how strong he is," Chou Yan's expression darkened.

"Ah, I did tell Qin Wan'er I didn't want to cause trouble," Xu Yun smiled. "But I meant that I won't provoke anyone unless they provoke me. If he targets my precious daughter, I won't stand idly by."

Chou Yan trembled, her eyes full of doubt as she looked at Xu Yun.

"Don't look at me like that, I'm not a bad person," Xu Yun felt uncomfortable under Chou Yan's gaze. "From the day I recognized Guo Guo as my daughter, I have the responsibility to protect her. Her problems are my problems. Anyone who threatens her is threatening me. You'd better not do anything rash. If you take Guo Guo away tonight, not only will Sister Qing Shuang and I not forgive you, but Guo Guo won't forgive you either."

Chou Yan finally calmed down. It didn't matter if Ruan Qing Shuang didn't forgive her, or if Xu Yun didn't forgive her, but what about Guo Guo... If even Guo Guo didn't forgive her, what would she do?

Xu Yun, though not at ease, tried to remain calm. "It's not a big deal, it will all pass."

Guo Guo, who seemed to have a sixth sense, had originally gone to her room to take a nap but woke up when she heard Chou Yan come downstairs. She heard every word of the conversation between Xu Yun and Chou Yan.

"Whatever comes, we'll face it. If Red Scorpion comes, I'll protect us," Guo Guo finally couldn't hold back, descending the stairs and expressing her thoughts. "Sister Chou Yan, I don't want to leave."

Chou Yan's heart softened, and she was completely at a loss. She didn't want to leave, but she didn't know how long she could hold out. Red Scorpion was already an opponent she couldn't control. Even if she could escape with Xu Yun's help, what about the next time? The time after that?

Who knows if one day Qing Gui would appear in front of her again!

Chou Yan was both afraid and hopeful about this thought. She hoped she could resolve this matter herself one day, but she knew she couldn't win. If that day ever came, she would no longer be able to protect Guo Guo.

"Of course," Xu Yun smiled at Guo Guo. "I can't let my daughter suffer."

Guo Guo, with a happy expression, rushed into Xu Yun's arms. "Heh, I knew Dad is the best. Here, I didn't forget to help you take photos."

Guo Guo handed Ruan Qing Shuang's phone to Xu Yun. The album opened, and although the photos were dark and not very clear, Xu Yun could still vaguely see Ruan Qing Shuang's graceful figure lying on the bed in her underwear, forming a perfect S-shape.

Damn, this daughter is worth recognizing! Forget Red Scorpion, even if his father came, Xu Yun would fight, fight for the photos, must fight!

But the most important task now should be to get Guo Guo a better digital camera for night photography... hehe...

"Dad... nosebleed." Guo Guo shook her head helplessly. "Can't handle a little excitement? That's a bit weak... uh, I was planning to take even more explosive photos."

"No problem, I can handle it!" Xu Yun admitted, even if he bled to death, it would be worth it.

Chou Yan's face turned black. Should she really trust this guy? Should she really entrust her and Guo Guo's safety to him? Chilling!

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