Da Ge

Chapter 28
San Pang distinctly felt a profound collision between his left and right brain, an indescribable clash.LoEiqNrFDAafUhVAdfjZWiEikiTupM

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He turned to look at Happy, nearly dropping to his knees, suspecting that this darned dog was his sworn enemy from a past life, reincarnated just to torment him and seek revenge!uvObetPFygOJqwhoEHpWLWSnnlDXdQ

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Happy couldn’t make out what he was trying to convey, so he let out another loud “woof!”DPfZIOZlqiExSkqevPNFXIyVzjAGzj

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Footsteps approached from outside.gYssiVerKJZHxlfwLJZXoZmAZeExbS

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Later, San Pang recalled that amidst the rushing currents of that moment, a certain indescribable crevice must have emerged. Some divine force seemed to prompt him to act decisively, prompting him to rush towards the group of corpses and grab the closest, tallest one, exerting all his strength to pull it up.ANpeFWAVZZUKcYuVKyigzkgzVVjjoK

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The stiffness of the corpse came in handy. San Pang hid behind it, making it “stand” up.ZJGtuJYTIZDQEGwqlwEtlqIHgWdVRT

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The room was dimly lit, and if one didn’t look closely, they wouldn’t notice that there was a person behind that “zombie.”moAkbCfFUtmiYOcSSIJJPuWrCkxbnO

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This time, Happy got the timing right and started barking wildly.ejaqSHsBAVlikEMwxJKduFppmwbVSA

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The middle-aged man who was watching over the scene was already trembling with fear. When he opened the door and saw a large black wolf dog hysterically barking at a zombie with a grim face and protruding teeth, he was horrified. Even more terrifyingly, the zombie swayed slightly and began to slowly approach him!SKlMwVyqxTJwiuPKCIgLrYfVXaBPtG

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From ancient times, there had been a belief that newly deceased bodies couldn’t touch the fur of cats or dogs, or else they might “come back to life.” The middle-aged man was already on edge, and seeing this scene, he was on the verge of passing out. He gasped for air, his throat hoarse as he shouted, “Oh my god! It’s a resurrected corpse!”BMLgGrpYBaXzkwLtWyEEYEMfSNzuvf

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To play along, San Pang pinched his nose and emitted a series of eerie “hehehe” sounds from behind the corpse. The middle-aged man scrambled out, tripping over the threshold and falling, blood covering his face. He didn’t even dare to wipe it off, just ran away without looking back.HbVoGSmpogWGQySmNqnPGIbHMKyYtX

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San Pang breathed a sigh of relief, patting his chest. “Phew, that was close! Superstitions can really be the death of you…”nCRtiUrNGRwlGotXYtsaOTwxChmCGZ

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Just as he said that, he loosened his grip, causing the corpse to turn half a circle, planting a kiss on San Pang’s face with its eerie purple lips. San Pang’s hair stood on end. “Oh my god!”JbnYinRsqneEyXHOGEPBcudoWWlKbd

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He quickly dropped the corpse, took a step back, and accidentally stepped on another corpse’s hand. San Pang jumped aside, his fright overwhelming him, almost making him lose control. With a fierce expression, he vowed to Happy, “That darn dog Wei Qian! When I get back, I’m gonna grab his legs, twist him into a pretzel, and deep fry him until he’s crispy outside and tender inside!”bmNBJuZXcfbrrCrjEOTAcbwKjKsACw

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Happy drooled profusely in response to these words… Oddly enough, while it seemed to ignore normal human commands, it seemed particularly attuned to the phrase “crispy outside and tender inside.”GIiodfobEivGXLXdpDYTbVnRLJTPAq

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San Pang noticed some discarded body bags in the corner. He cautiously put on gloves and carefully selected two relatively smaller corpses. From his pocket, he pulled out two convincingly fake business cards he had made at a nearby printing shop. They sparkled with gold, displaying the address of the boxing arena that Wei Zhiyuan had told him about, along with a subtly suggestive and vulgar name.DwBGOxAuKWRzynjROOnYMGpmAMDmfH

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He stuffed one card into each corpse’s clothing, then struggled to stuff both bodies into one body bag. After zipping it up with effort, he hoisted it onto his shoulder and, accompanied by Happy, slipped out of the backyard.WbpJaQNBNqMBAyBuMZLwziqWnSLKtN

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Not far away was a small village. Panting heavily, San Pang carried the body bag to a small slope, then hid in the bushes for a moment to observe. He then pushed one of the bodies down the slope.MmlqfoUvveOFvMcPDIUSdRXurjDKhI

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Happy, driven by its instinct to chase after fast-moving objects, bolted out like a wild horse.GBJzbNmEcQoTBIaWWiySKFGfcCyTsl

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San Pang clasped his hands together. “Amitabha, may you rest in peace. I apologize for any inconvenience caused. When I return, I will burn plenty of paper money for you two. Though I may be handsome, please don’t come back as ghosts to haunt me…”ZCcMLkTuvGNwpxYzmpsLpBuzVykSyx

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Then, he pushed the second body, still in its body bag, down the slope.mFzPpzgZawZwxUSpGiNQhhzOqKLKwt

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In the village, there was no distinction between pet dogs and strays. Unless there were particularly aggressive ones that were kept tied up in yards, most dogs roamed freely. These domestic and wild dogs mingled together, playing, scavenging for food, and causing mischief together.CdgOcpIRkeMvHMVBfsUraBECHvvEMS

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Happy’s unusual behavior quickly attracted a crowd of local residents. A group of dogs, both domestic and wild, gathered in an instant, eagerly joining the chase after the corpses. The body bag was quickly torn apart by these rambunctious canines.bDyiONzrXAECuVdrnfoQKSkacrUDlk

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The commotion also caught the attention of the villagers, and the appearance of the two corpses caused quite a stir.acBHLTHBKvGRXFgrPBKEGqchKxUyZA

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After pushing the bodies, San Pang fled the scene. Otherwise, the villagers might have come up the slope to investigate, which would have been problematic.wbzmnlVCygpvVONlRUdsJxsOWdkUlr

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He hid in a nearby economic forest and took out a pair of binoculars—another item Wei Zhiyuan had made himself.nHdjYwYicWPbcLKDexUnuqKvfSiLvo

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Twenty minutes later, several police cars arrived. Seeing the task completed, San Pang made a quick call from Wei Qian’s phone, letting it ring once before hanging up. He waved in the direction of the small village, bidding farewell to his canine companion in a place out of sight.NnPSiolXJOlAszdTKrEIotMIqkBAmY

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Like this exuberant big dog breaking free from the confines of the urban jungle, finding solace in running wild in the countryside could be considered finding a home.nqdXSBDvpGSmUBHgKXCfjCIQYwHNmQ

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With that, San Pang dashed away.JaAkmWuBfAvmZcxsRxYDgvoIslQQdQ

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At present, he had done everything he could, leaving the rest to fate.yIIfvIPYhsWCIjLlolDTMpEUNxzGkH

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In the downtown restaurant, the blond man finally approached Wei Zhiyuan, peering down at the boy playing Snake on his phone with great concentration.xmKuvOhjqOPOQLIwSXqWeSycpGhFAn

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“Hey kid, hey,” the blond man nudged his shoulder.GOBJtTCwnfVXfllxFEbPIXIQMgXcrm

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Wei Zhiyuan responded with a quick acknowledgment, his eyes still fixed on the screen of his phone. Once the game reached a pause, he hurriedly stood up, flustered. “I’m sorry, sir, is there something I can help you with?”scCJrFktXVLqwkCDwlbeLrtNDjFkJN

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The blond man glanced around. “Is it that much fun? I’ve been watching you for a while, and you haven’t done anything else.”miXCfBVjTtkGCcQbMDlQdxWbjHmPeN

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Wei Zhiyuan quickly lowered his voice, explaining anxiously, “I’ve been working, I wiped the tables because you were dining. I didn’t dare to sweep the floor while you were eating, but I’ll clean up immediately after you finish. Sir… is there anything wrong?”rzYcvxrctqcLJOKUlEpxcALyPHfiSL

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The blond man scrutinized him, as if trying to discern something from the boy’s face. However, he quickly dismissed his suspicions, realizing that he might be overthinking it. After all, this was just a kid who didn’t even look like he had graduated from elementary school yet.fcbNnmluHOrRntnGEpIaceXEDqzZEr

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The blond man sat back down.qIumkfRxNAHykcJbUYXUXNTzlUrRJe

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As lunchtime approached, the restaurant started bustling. Orders for takeout came in, and delivery drivers rushed out on their motorcycles to fulfill them.ftXTFsRmreYVjAIKiIYjauUNRlqjTT

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Their restaurant didn’t receive many takeout orders regularly; it was only occasionally that they needed someone to run errands. So, usually, there was only one person responsible for delivering takeout. Although Wei Zhiyuan didn’t even lift his head, he was overjoyed in his heart. He couldn’t believe his luck had turned out so well.DIkfleHlrYadoonPumgMDKbnRsTtFm

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After serving a customer, Wei Zhiyuan pretended that his phone was out of battery. He moved to the counter, placed his phone in the groove, plugged in the charger, and then, out of sight of the blond man, he used a towel to cover the built-in speaker. Quickly, he dialed the restaurant’s phone number.OMXiGoRieKHmnOtCxJXNpJTZNZCHTZ

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As the phone rang, Wei Zhiyuan answered naturally, “Hello… Oh, it might take a while, can you wait? Alright… What’s your address?”GoXPzHnGKqraRRUCPSssRmCLoHvGvz

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Wei Zhiyuan pretended to jot down a fake address meticulously in the nearby notebook. “We’ll deliver it to you shortly. There will be an additional delivery charge of three yuan and fifty cents.”OWujYuZMlMeCBMOAiCJemPnAMeeMUG

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Then, he hung up the phone and walked towards the kitchen. “Uncle, a customer ordered takeout for Kung Pao Chicken…”KjUVSfTpPFDdiCOFcLyfjuZprQcIdC

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As Wei Zhiyuan was about to leave with the food, having received two yuan for the bus fare from the boss, the blond man quickly settled the bill and caught up with Wei Zhiyuan.vjjWvBuvzesNpYyGhBLLkYjoKKFvCK

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His tailing wasn’t professional—in fact, he was nowhere near as adept as the pedophile he had encountered years ago. Wei Zhiyuan soon “accidentally” noticed him and politely stopped. “Have you finished eating? Welcome to come again next time. Please, go ahead.”xubGoQivnYiyDfTDrXiwGnYwqEksxm

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The blond man glanced at the bustling downtown area, reluctantly taking big strides to catch up with him.LgYIYIBSZMcBHntgXsBjHjhqxNcWpU

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Quickly, he took a detour and, finally turning around, caught up with Wei Zhiyuan again, only to find the boy queuing up for a bus. The blond man was horrified and quickly dashed over, jumping onto the bus from the rear door just before it closed.ARoRfXkGDFuSqlnVzDZuyujhXURGig

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Inside the bus, where people were packed like sardines, the blond man rudely pushed aside person after person, craning his neck to search for Wei Zhiyuan, but the boy had vanished into thin air!OmPvcITOTjYjBLInqOPzdhMKNpjjbY

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The blond man couldn’t believe it. He pushed through from the back to the front of the bus and then from the front to the back again, causing numerous complaints, but he still couldn’t find Wei Zhiyuan.xzMhSpiKwBdfDinYCtIBhaRZyJXxLI

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He finally realized that the kid was not on this bus at all. The blond man got off at the next stop, crawled back to the original location, but there was no trace of the boy.YqfaCNruROnJALQZNNEaLTSQKvdMJt

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They hadn’t taken Wei Zhiyuan, this kind of kid, seriously, so they only left one person to watch him. Wei Zhiyuan caught sight of the blond man boarding the bus and quickly slipped off, taking a risk and successfully evading him.bPtnUZtRiHLaTAawFbbGevECevoMFg

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Wei Zhiyuan, carrying a portion of Kung Pao Chicken, ran all the way and found a public phone booth, urgently contacting San Pang. Only then did they get their first chance to communicate.QdaMmrlBGKiAaqojpWpMmrhtFALTIJ

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Meanwhile, in that glamorous yet sinister black boxing arena, Wei Qian’s pupils instinctively contracted. Then, he realized his muscles had reacted defensively. After turning around, he adjusted his expression to one of surprise.kVRwbDsyAArnAWOGnwwzadeEXmsdSx

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Standing in front of Wei Qian was an imposing man dressed in black staff attire, his fist half-clenched, somewhat deformed. If this person were to fully clench his fist, the four fingers would form an extremely flat surface where they met, unlike a normal person’s slightly protruding middle knuckle. Human hands naturally didn’t grow like that; this kind of fist was formed through countless strikes.hzCnkWXGWzaUDUSdLFkUYnJcIbXCmg

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This person was the real deal. Wei Qian instinctively took a step back— he suspected this man was the gift Zhao Laojiu had sent him, the one prepared to beat him up in the dark alley after a long wait, probably growing impatient.WEVwTuHoxPOQpINFckjAQHQKzNvjcP

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“You startled me. Why did you suddenly speak from behind?” Wei Qian complained half-heartedly.MYncDwkaXQFnrcKpeLZbLmXNfwWyPH

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The man asked again, “Why aren’t you leaving?”PHsvwrrsqgVaoYIJktHfmYNWynijBG

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Wei Qian grimaced, placing a hand on his stomach and slightly bending over. “Ah, I’m a coward. I get nervous easily and end up with stomach trouble. I need to use the restroom first.”EdvRGHKrwMNKazoiTNiFAyBTkFTIyR

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The man coldly assessed him, and sweat dripped down Wei Qian’s back. Mentally calculating, he wondered what his chances were if he were to confront this person head-on.hVFUqrMdLCOqLBjOslZiomYNRSwcVT

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After a moment, the man sneered, “Perfect. I’ll come along.”RnLYQXhRODPlMpEVijWqcruahsXVQj

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Once in the restroom, Wei Qian quickly slipped into a stall and breathed a sigh of relief. He knew the man was outside, clearly not going to let him go. His mind raced—no news from San Pang yet. Could he rely on him? If not, how would he escape?NLrdMTBfmcglfiQZFNccktkvslSGYi

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Just then, voices from the neighboring stall reached him. A slick voice said, “Under normal circumstances, you can’t beat him. But I have something that might help.”ZLfIDOBIsvUErDOKJfbOPASXRaKOux

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The other person’s accent was strange, like his tongue couldn’t quite reach the right places. “What thing?”OHnsbeRSxhvONqKdhCvHnIOGsEVrLL

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The old fox replied, “It’s a medicine that boosts your growth. Many people secretly use it.”MoEPPUitvxknIcYRWiwjaGROSjXJOL

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The big-tongued man scoffed, “You mean performance enhancers?”yZrOfUpYTpIlKJRrYdukhcwivlMKvt

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The old fox continued, “How effective can that be? It only helps you perform better, but it can’t really unleash your full potential. Mine is the real deal; it can help you win competitions beyond your level. After taking it, you’ll feel an endless supply of energy, and any injuries on your body won’t hurt temporarily.”ONvjUNsKFmudKPBidVSOHaJqxwBpMA

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There was a sound of someone tearing open a paper package from the neighboring stall. Wei Qian heard the big-tongued man skeptically say, “Isn’t this some kind of drug? How could something take effect so quickly?”wWlaixrFjYgAWgENtJjQnsxCMgkeNw

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The old fox hurriedly replied, “Don’t speak nonsense. This is a good thing, not the kind of poison those unlucky bastards sell. You can rest assured there are no side effects… Well, there’s one side effect: red eyes. Think about it, with the increased blood flow, your blood vessels are bound to dilate, so it’s normal for your eyes to appear bloodshot. It’ll be fine in a day or two.”lzlUociuqbbStzsnfWaStWsGYoaQAU

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The big-tongued man remained silent, likely hesitating.MTZJjKiUdbgJDGEXjleakizwzyekrd

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“Oh, don’t think too much. You can’t beat that person. Did you watch the women’s boxing match yesterday? Those two fighters had a weight difference of at least twenty kilograms. The smaller woman weighed no more than sixty kilograms, while the larger one weighed at least eighty kilograms. Yet, the smaller one punched the larger one and sent her flying, unable to get up. We spectators might not understand as well as you guys do, but the physique of that smaller woman was obviously slender with thick legs and thin arms, shoulders no wider than forty centimeters, and no flesh on her back, shoulders, or arms. She clearly trained with her legs. There’s no way her punches could have had such force. The larger one was cunning, realizing her opponent’s capabilities, and kept getting close to prevent her from using her legs. She just didn’t expect that the smaller one had taken my medicine, and ended up at a disadvantage.”SfQPtLYOfgtvCIwxsXkUaaoMTGNTUW

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The big-tongued man paused for a moment, then whispered, “I think you’re more experienced than I am.”nxyJywHrEDjdsFORNoOWDbAIglUetY

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The old fox flattered, “How could that be, big brother? This is our first deal. I won’t deceive you. Take it for free this time, and if it works well for you, come back to me. Let’s do long-term business together, what do you say?”qlQnGaMBiLtQefVPnHMpFwMWGiYTJo

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The sound of the door opening came from the stall, and Wei Qian heard the old fox’s voice full of smiles, “Remember to come back if it works well!”BBykoDMvyRjVCybXqMAKoOtlCHNeGo

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Then came a series of footsteps.eNRiUjjbDPHiPgSgSGGxHraTyDlRPn

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Wei Qian remained composed, unsure if he had stumbled upon a doping deal or if it was staged intentionally for him to hear.DmrsSbPgJfXiqIpmquzJdrOzMEZczo

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Just then, he heard a knock on the neighboring stall, and the old fox’s voice sounded from the other side, “Hey buddy, you’ve been in there for a while. Is the match making you nervous and upset your stomach? Well, I’ve got something guaranteed to help you win.”eZwzoGbFgBQkkhmhFuqJYXoCvwHyhM

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…It seemed like the previous scene was intentionally staged for him to hear.LsGSukTqnsdPGpnmAENoiQVtDHffaX

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Wei Qian played along and replied, “Is it the same thing as the one from before?”KFKCkgoCLLmsJLSKsZpiybdcPQaOQC

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The old fox next door, hearing him take the bait, was almost jubilant and eagerly said, “Yes, yes! Want to give it a try?”dlmCdzNJgkdAboxsolyVfZclIAOIjb

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Wei Qian pretended to hesitate, “Um… is it also free for me? I, I don’t have much money.”YSRvsIkhjahoDpvyLHQxcFyUtdQRag

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The old fox hurriedly said, “You’ll have money if you win the match. I’m an honest businessman. I don’t charge for the first deal. Take it.”eFBdLyrEyKqJZzQxtGnyVrMbVYHYqm

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With that, he slipped a paper package through a small gap under the partition. Wei Qian stooped to pick it up, at the same time mimicking a theatrical farting sound. Hearing this “music” from the neighboring stall, the old fox felt it was time to leave, having achieved his goal.jMWZFMTwVhxLNqwvIVCXwULXbNQtko

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Wei Qian breathed a sigh of relief, unsure if he could relax their vigilance a bit and find an opportunity for himself.MnXAcoBJPEQZOTBWCTwtuyUQoEcquU

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However, at that moment, there was suddenly a commotion outside. Wei Qian pressed his ear against the door and discerned the word “cops” amidst the chaotic voices. His heart pounded violently – it was San Pang! That cunning little rascal had actually succeeded!btgkPTiNccUZHRzIwTDpSAyYfMVdST

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The discovery of two bodies mauled by dogs was a major case. The criminal investigation team dispatched a large number of personnel. The business cards found on the bodies were highly suspicious – the names sounded like they belonged to a brothel, but the captain distinctly remembered that the address was for an upscale private club.VNlIdicPLNKdHyNTONeXQUemIiwPPt

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Despite suspicions of deliberate sabotage, they still had to investigate. In the blink of an eye, a string of police cars stopped at the club’s entrance. As they entered, both the people inside and the detectives were stunned.IZOBWczSwiOpfrGRRfCYsWKPdpHaok

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Boss Hu was a prominent figure, and security measures were extremely tight. The people inside couldn’t fathom why these police officers had suddenly descended upon them.IYDcXGRdnGHNueJGJINkJVDzalxybW

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Meanwhile, the detectives outside had not expected this to be a crackdown operation. The captain, prepared to engage in a game of wits with the wealthy and powerful scoundrels, was taken aback to find that what awaited them inside was an illegal fighting arena!dIQmQTKLPZSgWLbnbWsTRHwJsFuNuQ

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A young detective, new to the job, whispered, “Captain, what’s going on?”KCVeHNpPDwaSxjwqwtooRzCAhHLczB

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The captain, despite feeling overwhelmed, swallowed hard, maintaining his composure on the surface, and waved his hand, “Bring… bring the main person in charge back with us!”jXWbYuUxktmWMNIcLmEhCZSEYRmdfV

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