Chapter 124

Before long, six people arrived.

To Bruno family.

More than thirty vintage black cars were parked outside the hideout, and gang members dressed in black suits and sunglasses were patrolling and keeping watch around the mansion.

The defenses here are formidable, making it extremely difficult for ordinary people to break in. But none of the warmongers in Shi Lei's team are normal guys.

Lappland's eyes lit up, eager to try. She approached and asked for the Jade Shield:

"Shi Lei, quickly give me the shield! You just watch the child outside, whatever you do, don't come in."

In fact, he had already put shields on everyone and had been continuously applying them without interruption. Shi Lei was too lazy to explain too much to the other party, and only said that the shields were on.

Lappland still didn't believe it, and tried to cut a wound on her finger with her weapon. Only when she saw that the longsword couldn't pierce her skin did she show a satisfied expression.

"This shield is so well hidden, it's amazing!"

After crossing the street, the three of them started fighting without saying a word. In no time, they caused a commotion.

Seeing a large number of family members gathering around, Shi Lei remained calm and turned his head to say:

"Texas, why don't you go over and take a look? You don't need to do anything, just watch. If they go on a killing spree and can't be stopped, you can at least try to stop them."

"Okay, leave it to me."

After watching the other person leave, Shi Lei sat down on a bench across the street. He stretched his limbs and yawned.

Lisa tilted her head and stared at his profile:

"Big brother, thank you."

"Huh? Why are you thanking me?"

Children tend to think directly and don't beat around the bush or speak in riddles.

"The Konobo family has been kind to my family, thank you for helping them get revenge. Now that you have punished the bad guys, my mother should be in less danger."

Shi Lei chuckled and stood up, saying:

"Let's go, it's too noisy over there. I'll treat you to ice cream."

He had only taken two steps when he suddenly realized the problem.

I didn't have any money on me, and Penguin Logistics checks can't be used here.

It seems I'll have to eat it later.

187 Let the Bullets Fly (3K)

Lappland and her two companions crossed the street and headed towards the stronghold across the street. As the armed strangers approached, the gang members guarding the entrance shouted angrily:

What are you people doing?

Without a word, she stepped forward and kicked the family member to the ground, then drew her weapon, ready to stab him.

Texas, who arrived later, tried to stop them:

"Don't make a move here!"

Lappland turned around at the sound, her sword tip stopping in front of the family member. The next second, she grabbed the person by the collar and dragged them into the stronghold.

She didn't care what impact taking action here would have on Lisa. But if Shi Lei withdrew his shield because of it, she wouldn't be happy at all.

"Someone come here!"

A large number of low-ranking family members were on the perimeter. Sensing the commotion, they quickly converged on the entrance. Following the four, they swarmed into the stronghold like ants.

Lappland can't beat Texas, Mudrock, or Shi Lei. But dealing with these mortal minions is a piece of cake.

She didn't use her shield often, and she still instinctively dodged the crossbow bolts fired by the elite crossbowmen.

Gradually, Lappland got used to it and finally entered a battle mode where she could focus on the battle without any distractions.

Family soldiers, kill!

Those who intimidate others from within the family, kill them!

Family elite warlock, kill!

Anyone who obstructs me, kill! Kill! Kill!

Neither crossbow bolts nor energy waves could harm her.

Seeing the astonishment and fear in the eyes of these family members, Lappland became even more excited.

Is this what it feels like?

This is so awesome!

Croissant wasn't that bloodthirsty; she was mainly there to have fun. Back in Lungmen, she had to constantly be mindful of holding back, but here she didn't need to. Even if she killed someone, it would be eliminating a bad guy, so she had no qualms about it.

Seeing several very strong men in blue suits appear, she simply put down her hammer and went over to wrestle with them as if she were in a boxing ring.

"Da da da, da da da da..."

Exusiai stood in the center of the front plaza, dealing with any stragglers who had escaped. Practicing shooting in this complex environment was far more interesting than target practice. Occasionally, family members would block her view; she simply took them out.

A Sarkaz equipped with live ammunition is practically an angel of death. It reminds some of the older family members of the fear of being dominated by guns years ago.

Texas followed them into the Bruno family's stronghold but did not engage in combat with any of the family members. No matter how they attacked, she did not retaliate. After surveying her surroundings, she spoke up, offering a reminder:

"Don't play with them anymore. The patriarch of the Bruno family should be at the very back. Don't let him escape."

The other three agreed, thinking it wouldn't be too late to deal with the clan leader first and then slowly fight. Lappland charged forward with her sword drawn, followed closely by Exusiai and Croissant.

They were like tigers among sheep, leaving a trail of fallen in their wake. No matter how elite the family members were, they couldn't withstand Lappland, who seemed possessed by Wolf Soul, killing and laughing with increasing merriment.

"Hahaha~"

Upon entering the courtyard, a large, lush garden stretched out before them. Texas surveyed the surroundings and quickly spotted the luxurious Syracuse- style villa deep within the stronghold.

More and more family members joined the battle, trying to stop the four, but to no avail.

Like

If it were the Gaul army, seeing such a monster they were completely outmatched, they might have already mutinied, raised the white flag, and fled on the spot.

However, these family members are quite loyal, and many of them stay even though they know they can't win.

After defeating the elite guards in front of the villa, Lappland kicked open the door. Texas, with one hand on her sword hilt and the other in her pocket, stepped inside.

Croissant and Exusiai stayed behind, back to back, to block the enemy reinforcements arriving in the central garden.

The villa has three floors, so searching it shouldn't be too difficult. Texas noticed a half-eaten steak and a small glass of red wine in the first-floor living room and reminded her:

"The person is nearby, probably not very far away."

Finding no one on the first floor, they searched upstairs. Texas found a framed family photo on the second-floor counter and picked it up to examine it.

The man on the left of the photo, with a bright smile, is none other than Soloso, who has repeatedly expressed her interest in getting to know her.

It was him?

"Chelinina, it's not here, you..."

As Lappland spoke, she walked over to his side. Seeing Soloso in the photo frame, she burst into laughter:

"Ha, this guy's got guts. He actually came to us before we even approached him. Honestly, today I felt a bit like fighting alongside you back in the day. Don't you miss those times?"

"I don't miss it."

Texas showed no mercy, pointing upwards and saying, "The third floor hasn't been searched yet."

"Are you really that heartless?"

The two went up to the third floor and quickly found Soloso curled up in a large wardrobe.

He looked terrified, trembling all over. His brows were furrowed with fear and confusion, completely devoid of the confident composure he had displayed when they first met.

Texas looked at the face and felt that something was off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

At the same time, on Seventh Avenue.

Soloso Bruno sat in the extended limousine, staring at the accounting statements. Although the Konobo family had to give up the majority of their businesses to the Twelve Families, they could retain a small portion.

Soloso doesn't know what's wrong; her right eyelid has been twitching violently today. Even with her eyes closed, she can't stop it. She's tried gently rubbing and pressing it several times, but it still doesn't work.

"Ring ring ring".

The bodyguard Commander, Torey, answered his phone. But after a short while, his expression turned unusually grave, as if he had heard some terrible news.

Seeing this, Soloso gradually narrowed his eyes, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

"Okay... uh... I understand."

After the bodyguard Commander hung up the phone, he leaned forward, appearing very attentive.

"What happened?"

Torey's face still showed worry, and he seemed hesitant to speak. After a moment's hesitation, he finally spoke:

"Chief, the Saluzzo family's White Wolf led his men and wiped out our stronghold."

"What?!"

Soloso looked puzzled, as if he couldn't understand it:

"That's impossible. There should be five or six hundred people in the stronghold, including the wounded. How could it have been wiped out?"

Torey thought to himself, "You're asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?" He could only maintain an awkward smile and remain silent.

"Don't we have many crossbowmen at our stronghold? They're firing from all directions. Even those with sturdy shields can't stop them, so how could we possibly be defeated?"

"Chief, they have all sacrificed themselves."

Soloso, incredulous, reached up and rubbed his head in a flustered manner. He didn't stop until his slicked-back hair was a complete mess. He was incredibly agitated.

"How is that possible? Where are the strongmen in the stronghold? And the sorcerers, Gold Medal Killer, and erasure agents?"

"Chief, they're all gone. The substitute you prepared is probably in grave danger as well."

Soloso didn't know how to describe his feelings at this moment. His father and the team he had painstakingly cultivated over the years had all been wiped out in a single day.

Right now, we have money, but no subordinates. Those hired members are mostly unreliable. It will take at least another five years to recover.

Five years? How many five-year periods does one have in a lifetime?

If other families were to reap the rewards and join the ranks of the Twelve Families, even if the Bruno family were to take another five years to recover, they might not be able to squeeze into the Grey Hall.

The family's ambition to revitalize itself vanished into thin air.

"This is absolutely outrageous..."

Seeing the young master of the Bruno family suffer such a calamity, Torey, as his bodyguard, also felt deeply saddened.

"Don't be impulsive, Chieftain. The descendants of Texas didn't even lift a finger this time. White Wolf and her two companions alone wiped out most of our members. If you go looking for trouble now, you'll probably only face death. It's better to bide your time and try to make a comeback later."

With just three people, they wiped out the family members that Soloso had painstakingly built up over many years. Even the Gold Medal Killer he had hired at great expense met their end here.

What kind of monster is this?

After being advised by Torey, Soloso finally abandoned his idea of fighting to the death and prepared to evacuate.

"Call all the family members you can take with you. We can't stay in Lakmawati City any longer; we need to leave as soon as the lockdown ends."

The Bruno family's stronghold, deep within a villa.

Just as Lappland was about to swing her weapon and kill the enemy chieftain, Texas stepped in front of her to stop her:

"Wait a moment!"

"Chelinina, what's wrong?"

Texas didn't explain, but instead knelt down in front of Soloso. The other woman was curled up in the corner of the closet, her hands covering her head, trembling like a leaf.

Do you recognize me?