"Principal Zhao, that's going a little too far," Chu Baxing explained. "My father told me that Commander Qi really doesn't have long left. He's only survived this long by relying on his powerful physique to keep himself alive."
Qin Siyang raised an eyebrow. "Keep himself alive? Why did I hear that at your legions' little roundtable meeting during the Crystal Coin Issuance Conference, he declared he'd take on anyone who wanted a one-on-one fight?"
Zhao Longfei said, "Those things don't contradict each other. Even with one foot in the grave, Commander Qi is still confident he can take a legion commander down with him before he dies."
Hearing Zhao Longfei's assessment, Qin Siyang couldn't help clicking his tongue. "Qi Tian is that powerful?"
Zhao Longfei glanced at Qin Siyang, a trace of resentment in his voice. "The Qi Legion has the most members, the largest territory, and the broadest interests of any legion. Don't tell me you thought Secretary-General Gu decided Commander Qi was a man of outstanding character, awarded him the title of [Five-Star Commander], then handed all that to him as a gift?"
"..."
At that moment, Qin Siyang gained a tangible understanding of the IOU Lin Yaman had given him.
A nuclear weapon.
No wonder Zhao Longfei had sounded like a bitter, neglected spouse when he mentioned Qi Tian's strength.
Secretary Lin really knew how to repay a favor!
As they chatted, Qin Siyang looked out the window and saw they had reached the exit of Safe Zone No. 844 near Area No. 7.
"Hey, aren't we going to the Yan Character Legion? Why are we heading outside the safe zone?"
Just as they were about to reach the parking lot by the safe zone's exit, Zhao Longju suddenly turned the steering wheel left, sending the car