chapter 22 Collect interest

"Ah!?" The old man trembled all over, his face filled with endless shock upon hearing Webb Shen's words. He finally comprehended why the eldest young master was treated with such reverence. With just one person standing at the country's gate, gossip about him would turn into shame and fear. With a blood shadow sword, a mere thought could turn fields into graveyards and rivers into streams of blood. Faced with such a person, there were likely very few who wouldn't bow down. "Webb Shen, my life was saved by Master Ling. Without him, I would have been nothing but dirt!" Webb Shen continued with gratitude. "Including my current achievements and wealth, they are all thanks to Master Ling!" "It's safe to say that Master Ling's kindness to me is more significant than that of my own parents!" As he spoke, his eyes shone with deep gratitude and reverence. "Commander, the judge has located the whereabouts of the three young masters," he reported after reading the text message. "Very well! Go meet them!" Randy Ling's pupils flashed with cold determination. Boom! "Understood!" A hint of awe appeared in the old man's eyes. Drip! Drip! At the same time, Sherod Lu's phone alerted him with a message in the Land Rover. Vinod Zhao reclined comfortably on a rocking chair, holding a rare cigar in his hand. On his left sat a popular young model, playfully massaging his thighs. The tall beauty to his right was a well-known female host from Dongzhou, peeling fruit for him. Sherod Lu stepped on the accelerator, and the Land Rover sped off. Tianyu Villa was situated at the base of a mountain in the west of Dongzhou City, boasting beautiful scenery and convenient access. At this moment, the manor was bustling with activity. "Jemima Qin?" Vinod Zhao asked calmly. "Yes!" Young Master nodded. "Although she doesn't come from a prominent family, I must admit her looks and figure are top-notch!" As the second young master of Dongzhou's wealthiest family, Vinod Zhao led a lavish life, frequently hosting parties for ordinary friends. "Master Zhao, that mischievous Jemima Qin approached me yesterday, wanting me to arrange a dinner date with you. She said she wanted to treat you." A young man sitting across from Vinod Zhao took a sip of red wine and glanced at him. "Young Master Zhao has excellent taste!" Another young man chimed in. "Especially Arabella Qin, Dongzhou's most beautiful woman; she's unmatched in beauty," the former young master praised. "Young Master Zhao, I heard Zyin Tao still hasn't given up on Arabella Qin!" "And rumor has it he's quite skilled in the bedroom. Mr. Zhao, are you interested?" "Haha, I'm not interested in women who would do anything for you. It doesn't pique my interest," Vinod Zhao blew out a string of smoke rings. "The three Qin family beauties—my interest lies solely in Arabella and Lucinda Qin!" "What's so challenging about such a trifling matter!" Vinod Zhao smiled faintly. "A single phone call to Andrew Qin, the old man, and I can have the two Qin sisters summoned back to Dongzhou." "It appears Young Master Zhao is determined to win!" The other young man raised his wine glass. "I preemptively wish you success, Young Master Zhao!" "When Mr. Hua tires of the game, don't forget your brothers, and let us savor Dongzhou's most beautiful woman." "Haha, what can he do if he doesn't give up!" Vinod Zhao sneered. "If he can't handle Arabella Qin on his own, why shouldn't he involve others?" "Master Hua, what do you mean? Are you prepared to take action?" the young master continued. "But Arabella Qin was driven to Yun City by the Qin family, and she probably won't return to Dongzhou for a while." Suddenly, a military Humvee crashed through the manor's gate, hurtling toward Vinod Zhao and his entourage. "Ah..." A burst of exclamation rang out, and figures hastily sought cover on either side. Ga! "Haha... That's easy to say!" Vinod Zhao raised his wine glass and downed its contents in one gulp. Bang! At that moment, there was a deafening explosion at the manor's entrance. Had the Humvee come just a bit closer, a few people would have been crushed beneath its wheels! Bang! Shortly after, two men emerged from the Humvee, dressed in ornate attire with scimitars strapped to their waists. Their expressions were solemn, and they exuded an aura of danger. The Humvee came to an abrupt stop less than two meters from Vinod Zhao and his companions. Boom! Boom! Boom! Everyone, including Vinod Zhao, was so frightened that they collapsed to the ground. Their faces were a mixture of terror and beads of cold sweat. "Are you Vinod Zhao?" one man asked coldly, holding up his phone with pictures of Vinod Zhao. "Who the hell are you?" Vinod Zhao shouted. Boom! Boom! Boom! "What the hell is wrong with you? Do you know where you are? Do you want to die?" Vinod Zhao took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and then erupted in furious rage. To act recklessly in Tianyu Villa—these people clearly didn't value their lives! "Copy that!" the lead man responded, raising his hand. Fifteen or sixteen men in black swiftly advanced toward the two of them. "You don't know whether to live or die!" one of the men in ornate attire flicked his wrist, producing a scimitar. In the blink of an eye, he moved like a ghost. In less than two minutes, over ten men in black were incapacitated. Meanwhile, a group of men in black approached, wielding electric batons and looking menacing. "Master Hua, what's going on?" the leader inquired loudly. "Enough chit-chat; kill them both for me immediately!" Vinod Zhao shouted, his voice resounding. "Cut off each of their arms and legs!" Too brutal! Too merciless! "You...who are you?" Without exception, their right hamstrings were severed, and they writhed on the ground, wailing incessantly. Hiss! After observing the scene for a while, the onlookers collectively gasped in astonishment, their faces reflecting shock. Before he could finish his sentence, the man in black took a few steps and swiftly reached him, brandishing a palm knife. "You..." Vinod Zhao uttered a single word before collapsing to the ground, his eyes rolling back as he fainted. Boom! Seeing his men rendered helpless in the hands of the other group, Vinod Zhao began to realize he was in serious trouble. After taking a deep breath, he continued, "I am Vinod Zhao, the second young master of the Zhao family in Dongzhou. If you dare to touch me, the Zhao family..." Boom! The 48th floor featured a hanging garden, resembling a roc's beak extending more than 20 meters from the main structure. Below it flowed a meandering river. The Sky Garden, also known as the Observation Deck, offered an unobstructed view of Dongzhou. When Vinod Zhao awoke, he found himself outside the guardrail of the Sky Garden, with the platform's edge just a foot away. The two men in black tossed Vinod Zhao into a car like a lifeless body and sped away. … Dongzhou Crown Hotel was built along the river, boasting a unique design resembling a giant roc with outspread wings. As Vinod Zhao's surroundings came into focus, his face contorted in horror. Cold sweat covered him as he let out a hysterical scream. After some time, he calmed down slightly and surveyed his surroundings. What startled him was that on both sides, two other individuals like him were present, with their backs facing the garden and the river. Hemp ropes were bound to their bodies. Facing the garden, their hands and feet were secured with one end of the hemp rope tied around their waists and the other end attached to the guardrail. Once the hemp rope snapped, there would be no turning back! "Ah…" The two had awakened long before, their faces drained of color, bodies trembling, and pants soaked with urine. Both were acquaintances of Vinod Zhao! Nathan Tao, the second young master of the Tao family! Austin Wang, the eldest son of the Wang family! ..