Chapter 176: Sudden Change in Muqi Town

The Land Rover sped along the dirt path through the forest. In the backseat, the young girl constantly replayed the events that had just unfolded. From inside the car, she had witnessed the entire battle and the bizarre occurrences with perfect clarity. That man—the one who spoke Chinese—was already etched deeply into her mind.

In fact, when he had reached into the vehicle, she initially thought he was going to assault her. To her surprise, he had merely snatched her necklace. Truthfully, her emotions at the time were incredibly complex. Still, she couldn’t shake the image of the man from her head.

Helicopters hovered in the sky above. There wasn’t just one, but two—one escorting the Land Rover, and the other flying back along the dirt road. The girl knew that her family was mobilizing all their Power, both known and hidden, to converge on that location. Could the man really escape her family’s pursuit? At this moment, she actually hoped he would evade them. Only then would he truly be a great hero, perfectly matching her fantasy of an ideal man.

Under the cover of night, Muqi Town was brightly lit.

Large searchlights swept back and forth, illuminating the dark corners. Fully armed guards stood watch on the watchtowers at the four corners of the town.

Muqi Town was essentially a small military fortress. Its residents consisted entirely of Bossang and the families of his subordinates. At the same time, it served as a transportation hub, being the first town north of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone. Naturally, it was actually quite far from the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone itself, but according to Ma Yuguo, Bossang had dealings with high-ranking officials in the military junta. These dealings were, of course, nothing more than backroom bribery.

At that very moment, Ma Yuguo was walking along a mountain road about two kilometers outside Muqi Town, accompanied by the little Giant, Dongfang Shun. Dongfang Shun rarely spoke, but Ma Yuguo knew that this man was absolutely a super Vajra. As for Lin Jian, he had headed out for Muqi Town ten minutes earlier.

The trio had abandoned their Jeep at a crossroad twenty kilometers away, a minor request made by Ma Yuguo. The intersection led in all directions, making it harder for the men of the Peng Family to track them down.

About six or seven minutes later, Ma Yuguo and Sha Shun arrived outside Muqi Town.

However, the town was currently in an uproar. Not only were there chaotic murmurs, but sporadic shouts echoed as well. Furthermore, the sentries on the four watchtowers were gone, and the guards at the town’s entrance had vanished. Instead, a small plaza in the center of the town was packed tight with people.

Sha Shun gazed into the town from a distance, and it suddenly dawned on him. Someone was strung up on the flagpole in the central plaza! The person’s wrists had been slit, and blood was pouring down his arms with a continuous SPLATTER! Moreover, a dozen corpses lay scattered around the base of the flagpole. Thus, while the plaza was surrounded by a dense crowd, no one dared to approach and save Bossang.

Yes, the man hanging there was none other than the leader of Muqi Town, Bossang.

"Make way!" Ma Yuguo roared as he ran into the town, shoving people aside.

Hearing his shout, many quickly turned around and aimed their guns at him.

Ma Yuguo’s heart was going THUMP THUMP THUMP in his chest, but he knew this was the best opportunity Lin Jian could have created for him. Although Lin Jian hadn’t briefed him on the plan, a smart guy like him understood his intent with just one glance. He couldn’t afford to cower now! Therefore, he bellowed at the top of his lungs, pointing frantically at Bossang on the flagpole.

Bossang’s adjutant spouted a whole string of GABBLE before clearing a path.

Ma Yuguo took a deep breath and walked toward the flagpole step by step. The adjutant had just informed him that no one could get close because a demon had cursed Bossang; anyone who approached the flagpole would be instantly decapitated. Yes, decapitated—their lives ended in the most horrifying way possible. After a dozen men died in rapid succession, no one else dared to step forward, and Bossang was clearly on the verge of death. Earlier, the blood had been pouring out with an audible SPLATTER, but now it was reduced to a slow drip, and Bossang had completely lost consciousness.

What Ma Yuguo had shouted earlier was, naturally, a profession of loyalty. He had furiously questioned why so many men were standing around instead of saving Bossang, demanding to know who had betrayed him.

The adjutant had explained that it wasn’t that they didn’t want to save him; a demon was here, Bossang was cursed, and whoever went over would die. Ma Yuguo had then righteously declared to the adjutant that he would save Bossang even if it cost him his life.

Moved by his bravery, the adjutant made way, and the other soldiers parted as well, even lowering their weapons. In that single moment, Ma Yuguo earned the absolute respect of everyone present.

Ma Yuguo knew that Lin Jian wouldn’t kill him, but if he simply strolled up and saved Bossang with ease, it would look too fake.

So... what should he do?

He took it step by step, his demeanor solemn and heavy.