On a street in Dadong City.
A flash of red light.
A group of people appeared out of thin air on the road. Ignoring the surrounding pedestrians' surprise and bewilderment, they headed straight ahead.
Before they even reached them, nearby pedestrians moved aside one after another, making way for them.
"Captain, how much of what Wang Chaling said just now do you think was believable?" Feng Quan asked expressionlessly, his voice heavy.
"Wang Chaling also said he was nothing but trash. Do you believe that? Don't pay attention to what he says. We'll proceed as planned. Wang Chaling was internally designated by Headquarters as a captain, so he must have the strength and ability to command respect. He can't be underestimated. I only went over to pay him a visit and let him know I was coming to deal with the pendulum clock curse. At the same time, I wanted to confirm his stance."
Yang Jian walked with a cold expression. "If he dared to stop me, I would deal with him too. But Wang Chaling noticed my intentions, so he gave me the pocket watch to make his position clear."
"He wasn't sincerely trying to help me. He wanted to prove that he had nothing to do with the pendulum clock curse and was willing to stand with Headquarters. At a time like this, being unclear about his stance would be courting death."
"What if it really has nothing to do with Wang Chaling?" Tong Qian asked quietly.
"Don't be so naïve," Yang Jian said. "An organization like this emerged within his jurisdiction, and its people even made it all the way to my Dachang City to kill. He can't wash his hands of it with a single claim that it has nothing to do with him. Even if