The burly Black man got out of the car, one arm a metallic silver, followed by several captains.

It was Bode himself!

Things were getting more and more lively.

Even Bode showed up.

Through the raven abilities of the Demon Calamity, Chen Che was also aware that Bode had come with quite a crowd this time.

Lively, very lively indeed!

Bode and the captains behind him frowned at the scene before them.

Chen Che chuckled and said to Bode, "I didn't expect even Mr. Bode to come. It's lively, truly lively.

These are the several captains from the Security Brigade, all present, aren't they?

Quite interesting.

Wood, you've really got a lot of influence here."

Wu Haitian quickly stepped forward to explain the situation to Bode. Wu Haitian knew that as he faced An Nishang's favorite, Chen Che, he was quite out of his league as a captain of the Security Brigade.

Hearing that his son was in danger, he feared that Chen Che wouldn't give him face, so he had notified Bode in advance to defuse the situation.

Bode wouldn't ignore it either. Wu Haitian, as Bode's trusted aide, wasn't the most capable among Bode's five captains but was certainly the most profitable.

The money Wu Haitian raised through various means kept Bode's entire Security Brigade and reserve units thriving.

For that contribution alone, Bode couldn't just stand by.

Bode looked at Chen Che ahead and said, "Mr. Chen, I understand the course of events. My subordinate did wrong, but it's not a crime worthy of death, is it?

We are all part of the same system, is there any need to be so aggressive?

For the family of your deceased subordinate, I'll have Wood compensate them with thirty thousand Beta. Wood has been made quite embarrassed by you, bury the hatchet with a smile, can we?"

It must be noted, Bode's presence, cultivated over time at the top, exerted an immediate, overwhelming aura that everyone present could feel.

Wu Haitian gritted his teeth and said, "Chen Che, there's no deep grudge between us, why is there a need for a life-and-death struggle, isn't this much money enough compensation? Quickly release my son!"

Chen Che squinted, about to speak when Ye Ru behind him said, "Master Chen... that's... enough..."

Ye Ru spoke to encourage Chen Che; she wasn't interested in the money, but was more driven by fear.

The situation was escalating.

Their small yard couldn't accommodate so many powerful people. Now every significant figure here could crush their family like an ant.

Ye Ru was genuinely frightened.

She also feared implicating Chen Che.

She could tell that Chen Che was genuinely standing up for their family.

If Chen Che really went against the tide and killed Wood, it would certainly plunge him into significant trouble.

Since Ye Ru learned her husband sacrificed himself for the gang, she found that the gang did not forget her husband, and her once icy heart warmed.

That in itself was enough.

The gang's compensation alone made her quite satisfied, and concerning the thirty thousand promised by Wood, it was inconsequential to her; she just didn't want Chen Che further troubled…

Hearing Ye Ru's words, Chen Che glanced at her, while Wood, as if grasping at a life-saving straw, exclaimed desperately, "Did you hear that? Even they don't care anymore; what else do you want? I'll pay, I'll pay, okay? I promise not to bother them ever again!"

"Chen Che!"

The mounting pressure from all sides came upon him, Chen Che let out a cold laugh, and kicked Wood towards Wu Haitian's side.

Instantly, Wood felt relieved, like being reborn, as the weight of looming death finally lifted. He swiftly got up and darted towards his father.

In Wood's view, this was Chen Che yielding to pressure and being compelled to release him.

A cruel thought flashed in Wood's eyes: a gentleman's revenge can wait for ten years; if he couldn't get back at Chen Che, could he not take revenge on this family?

Once he was safe, once Chen Che let his guard down, he would definitely ensure Ye Ru's family died in an 'accident'!

Ecstatic, Wood sprinted toward his father, his back to Chen Che. Suddenly, he noticed his father's and Bode's faces change dramatically.

Wu Haitian shouted loudly, "Chen Che, you dare!"

Wood, with his back to Chen Che, had no idea what happened.

He had no idea that after being kicked away, while running towards his father, Chen Che turned and walked towards a subordinate nearby, took the AK47 from them, chambered a round, and aimed at Wood's back.

When Wood sensed something was wrong and turned to look, his face still carried ecstatic joy.

He saw Chen Che holding the AK, with one hand on the gun grip, decisively pulling the trigger!

Da-da-da!

In an instant, a barrage of bullets tore through Wood's back and chest, intense pain consumed him, but surged by adrenaline, the agony vanished without trace. He managed to stumble a few more steps forward, but ultimately collapsed to the ground.

Blood gushed from Wood's mouth as he looked at his bullet-riddled chest, eyes dull and filled with despair.

His last thought was... How could this madman dare?

Wu Haitian watched this scene, his eyes almost bursting with rage!

Bode jerked his head up, face grim. Since when did Chen Che, once like an ant before him, dare to humiliate him like this? Bode all but ground his teeth, "Chen Che, do you understand what you've done? As a gang leader, wantonly killing a security brigade captain!

You violate the Ninth Special Zone's security management law.

Assault on an incumbent official!

Major crime among major crimes!

You've brought your own ruin, and even An Nishang can't save you!"

"Men! Seize him!"

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