Contrary to expectations, the unexpected still happened.
Before the three could enter the large hall, a sound like thunder on a clear, dry day boomed from within, accompanied by wave upon wave of shrill screams rising and falling like the tide.
Hearing the commotion, the guards stationed along both sides of the corridor rushed toward the boxing hall with the speed of lightning, faster than one could cover one's ears to steal a bell.
Xiao Li's face was also filled with terror and helpless confusion. Ever since the day she had joined Red Skull, she had never experienced such a sudden upheaval.
At least in her memories, the people within Red Skull had always followed the rules. Red Skull had always been a stable, peaceful world, like a city within a city.
In contrast, Meng Zhao, Ning Baihe, and Yan Congke instantly realized that a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity had arrived.
Under normal circumstances, it would have been difficult—extremely difficult—for them to investigate the inner workings of Red Skull, locate where Cao Baoyu was being hidden, and gather information about the relevant guards.
But now that an accident had occurred, all eyes within Red Skull were likely focused on the boxing hall. They could take advantage of the chaos and act.
Meng Zhao gave Ning Baihe and Yan Congke a look, signaling them to hurry and gather information. As for himself, he followed the guards' direction and headed toward the boxing hall with Xiao Li.
Xiao Li was not blind, of course. She saw Ning Baihe and Yan Congke's movements and grew suspicious. "Where are those two gentlemen going?"
Meng Zhao smiled. "My two friends are rather cautious and dislike crowds. With something this serious happening, they do not dare stay here. They have probably gone to the gambling hall. They had