"These people are mercenaries!" Yu Sheng said. "They bought scalped tickets to get into the concert venue."
"Mercenaries?" Gu Chen was slightly taken aback.
After all, he was a martial artist, and the profession of mercenary was far too distant for him.
Of course, he also knew that in the secular world, mercenaries and assassins were actually quite similar; both were the type who took money to solve problems for others, and were relatively common professions among outlaws. However, this kind of profession was mostly popular abroad, and in Huaxia, due to regulations, it was extremely rare.
"Yes." Yu Sheng nodded and said, "Furthermore, my men went to the airport to investigate. They are from the Grizzly Bear Mercenary Corps, which is quite active in Vietnam. As for why they kidnapped Miss Xiao —whether it was for money or because they were acting under orders—we don't have any information yet. Young Master Gu, I've already deployed people from all the branches. I will notify you immediately if there is any news about Miss Xiao. Trust me, our intelligence channels are the fastest unless the police activate ' Skynet ' immediately."
To have investigated so much in just five minutes is enough to prove Yu Sheng's dedication and ability. Gu Chen nodded and said, "Thank you, but I can handle the rest myself."
After hanging up with Yu Sheng, Ye Fei called.
"Sect Master Gu, we've found out. It was a mercenary group." Ye Fei said, "Our Water Cloud Sect also has people near the stadium. If needed, I can have them contact you directly."
"No need," Gu Chen said. "Elder Ye, wait for my news tomorrow."
Knowing Gu Chen's capabilities, Ye Fei didn't insist after hearing his words.
Who made the call?
Unbeknownst to them, Hua Yumo had somehow appeared beside Gu Chen and asked a question.
"What's it to you?" Gu Chen glanced at her and said indifferently.
Hua Yumo was furious and said, "How can you do this? We've been old friends for a while, and my grandfather even helped you. Is this how you treat your friends?"
"I never said you were my friend." Gu Chen's expression turned slightly cold as he said, "Also, there's something you need to understand: it wasn't your grandfather who helped me, it was me who helped him."
"You!" Hua Yumo stomped her foot in anger.
Gu Chen wouldn't tolerate her temper; from the very beginning, he hadn't had a good impression of Hua Yumo.
He looked at Wang Hu and said, "Brother Hu, you guys stay here and keep watch. Let me know if there's any news, I'm going to find Zhuxin."
"Alright," Wang Hu could only nod.
Gu Chen turned and walked towards the exit of the stadium. Since he couldn't find them here, he had to find another place to release his Divine Sense. However, he wouldn't go too far from here, because his intuition told him that the mercenaries hadn't gone far.
After all, desperate criminals should understand that the most dangerous place is the safest place.
The fans in the stadium had mostly left by now, Gu Chen hadn't encountered much trouble going out this time. But just as he found a quiet spot and was about to unleash his skills, he frowned again.
What are you doing here?
Gu Chen looked at Hua Yumo, who was leaping towards him, and his expression was extremely unpleasant.
"It's not like you're the only one who cares about Zhuxin!" Hua Yumo didn't give Gu Chen a friendly look either, saying, "Don't misunderstand, I'm not following you. Zhuxin is my good friend. She's in such a big situation, and I was a bit negligent just now, so of course I have to find her."
"Then go somewhere else," Gu Chen said.
"Your cultivation is higher than mine, and your knowledge is also several levels higher. It's not unreasonable for me to follow you."
Hua Yumo Road.
"What kind of logic is that?" Gu Chen said coldly, "I don't like having a burden on me. Besides, do you even know who they are? They're ruthless mercenaries, assassins!"
"So what if he's an assassin?" Hua Yumo scoffed, "With my abilities, do you think I'd be afraid of mere mercenaries?"
"You're courting death." Gu Chen said, "If you want to come, then come."
As he spoke, Gu Chen ran towards the hilltop. That place was five miles away from the Workers' Stadium, but from that height, he could see the surrounding scenery. In addition, with Gu Chen's Divine Sense, if the mercenaries were really nearby, they would definitely not escape his sight.
Hua Yumo was indeed shameless, still following Gu Chen step by step, and even talking as she walked.
"How come I didn't know you knew Zhuxin? I've never heard her mention it."
"You two grew up together? By the way, your surname is Gu, you're from the Gu Family family? Then how come you're in Zhou City?"
"Also, how could Zhuxin be kidnapped by mercenaries? She's so virtuous and kind, and she's not the type to cause trouble. Why would anyone target her? It couldn't be because she offended someone by holding a concert, could it?"
"I wonder if the Xiao Family has received the news yet. Should we inform Uncle Xiao?"
Finally, Gu Chen couldn't stand Hua Yumo's incessant nagging any longer. He stopped and said, "If you say another word, I'll slap you to death!"
From childhood to adulthood, when had anyone ever dared to speak to her like that? But because Gu Chen's gaze was rather frightening, Hua Yumo opened her mouth, but still dared not say anything more.
Actually, she was also worried about Xiao Zhuxin, but she was too excited to control herself after seeing Gu Chen again. However, after saying that, her spoiled princess temper flared up, and she felt extremely wronged. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back.
Upon reaching the hillside, Gu Chen looked around. From this direction, he could see the scenery below.
However, the range of his Divine Sense was not wide, after all, he was only at the Revolving Illumination Realm. He could only take out his phone and open the map. Sometimes, although cultivators are powerful, in this mortal world, when their abilities are insufficient, it is not unreasonable to rely on the power of technology. After all, Gu Chen was not some old-fashioned relic.
When Hua Yumo saw this, she made a couple of sarcastic remarks, but for some reason, she didn't dare to say anything.
"There's an abandoned factory nearby."
Gu Chen zoomed in on the map, his eyes lighting up. "Ten kilometers away," he said, "If their plan was meticulous, they wouldn't have chosen to leave the city at this time. With such thorough checks, they could only have chosen this area!"
"If it really is there, the police would definitely know by now." Hua Yumo pouted and said, "How could we let you go!"
"The police are a system; they also need to pass information up and down the chain of command." Gu Chen glanced coldly at Hua Yumo and said, "Even if someone thinks of it, it won't be implemented so quickly."
Hua Yumo said, "Then I'll find a car now, and we'll go there."
"No."
After confirming the location, Gu Chen put away his phone, glanced at Hua Yumo, and said, "I'll go by myself. Don't follow me!"
After saying that, he leaped into the air at the speed he had never achieved before.