Chapter 413: Emerald Cypress
Charlie Street was a street no more than fifty meters long.
And the so-called small square had merely been named after an emerald cypress planted in the middle of the street who knew how many years ago.
That emerald cypress stood a full thirty meters tall. Its dense, compact crown showed no sign of withering in the autumn; on the contrary, every needle was lush and green.
From afar, it looked like a gigantic green umbrella.
Beneath the tree stood four benches made from wood and stone, offering people a place to rest while also protecting the emerald cypress in their own unique way.
Not far from the benches, two large four-wheeled carriages stood waiting.
Their compartments were wrapped tightly shut. Aside from the two drivers, no one knew what was inside.
In the distance, a carriage slowly approached.
When it was about twenty meters away, it stopped—
"All right, this is as far as we go!"
"Sir Herbert, you'll need to speak with that person yourself from here on!"
"As for Sir 2567..."
"Please remain here. I already understand your prowess. Please do not do anything that will leave both sides with regrets!"
After bringing the carriage to a halt, Basso entered the compartment and spoke to Herbert and Qin Ran.
Neither of them replied. After exchanging a glance, Herbert stepped down from the carriage while Qin Ran watched the old scholar's back from within.
As Herbert appeared, the people on the street rapidly thinned out.
Yet Qin Ran could clearly sense the number of watching eyes increasing.
Hostile gazes stabbed toward him like blades.
However, Qin Ran remained calm.
At least, on the surface.
Inwardly, his mind was racing.
What methods would they use to eliminate him, their greatest "obstacle"?
Since they intended to