Chapter 396


    However, after taking into consideration they of thend in Jinrich, it wasn''t hard for him to


    understand it.


    Jinrich was an area that wasrgely inessible to the outside world. There was only a single


    mountain track where one could enter, while its three other sides were protected by natural barriers—


    mountain cliffs and rivers with currents so rapid that boats couldn''t sail in them at all.


    On the third side, there was a jungle filled with air that was poisonous to all living beings.


    Even the viges within Jinrich were only connected by a few narrow tracks.


    Transportation between them consisted mostly of horse caravans still.


    “Why shouldn''t I have killed him? He almost foiled our grand n. Venustus, check the goods!”


    Cobra spoke in a nonchnt tone, for he had no qualms about killing a subordinate who had disobeyed


    orders.


    “Yes, Cobra!”


    Upon receiving her orders, Venustus walked toward Evelyn.


    “W-What are you doing?”


    Evelyn was terrified by the trio''s ruthlessness, especially when Cobra killed the guard without batting


    an eyelid. Having never been exposed to such a gruesome sight, she felt her knees go weak.


    The only thing stopping her from slumping onto the ground in fear was the wooden pir she was tied


    to.


    Hence, the sight of the approaching Venustus triggered a fearful scream from her.


    “Shut up!”


    p!


    Venustus smacked Evelyn to quieten her down, cowing thetter into silence.


    After nodding in satisfaction, Venustus reached underneath Evelyn''s dress.


    Thetter blushed but didn''t dare resist for fear of being shot just like the guard.


    Despite the guard being one of their own, they didn''t even hesitate when it came to putting a bullet in


    his head. What hope does a hostage like me have? These people are cold-blooded murderers!


    It wasn''t until a minuteter that Venustus removed her hand.


    “Cobra, Viper, she''s still a virgin. We can continue with our n,” Venustus reported to the two men.


    “Good. Viper, send her to my father-inw''s. Ever since the death of my wife, his support for me has


    waned considerably. Nothing we do in Jinrich will seed without his backing. Once God of War takes


    care of Quintus and Mr. Campbell, throwing the underground into chaos, the time will be ripe for us to


    strike!” Cobra remarked excitedly.


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    His words inadvertently caused Zyaire and Evelyn to be ashen-faced.


    “Yes, Cobra, I''ll take her there right away!”


    The moment Viper pped his hands, two of his subordinates entered the hut. They subsequently


    untied the terrified Evelyn from the wooden pir and took her away.


    Soon, only Cobra and Venustus were left in the hut together with Zyaire.


    “Cobra, what are we going to do about the old man? Should we get his family to pay the ransom now?”


    Venustus asked as she watched Zyaire desperately trying to struggle free.


    “Not yet. I still need him as bait to lure Mr. Campbell out. I heard that thetter is this old man''s future


    son-inw. Considering what a proud man he is, he''ll undoubtedlye here to rescue them. Anyway,


    order your team of snipers to get into their positions. Once we ensnare him in our ambush, that will be


    the end of our troubles,” Cobra ordered in a merciless tone.


    “Cobra, since this ce is inessible to vehicles and nes don''t dare enter our airspace, he has no


    choice but toe here alone. Why do you need a team of snipers when I can easily take him out by


    myself?” the puzzled Venustus asked.


    “Venustus, you''re blinded by your ego. With such an attitude, you''re only going to get yourself killed. He


    had already vanquished all his enemies six years ago. Do you know how many elite warriors and


    snipers died by his hand back then? The consequence of underestimating him is certain death. This


    time, other than putting an end to his reputation, I still want you to be by my side as we continue our


    conquest!” Cobra reprimanded Venustus over her excessive pride.


    “Yes, Cobra!”


    Venustus was shocked to hear Cobra''s words. She had never seen the ruthless Cobra so cautious


    before.


    Steeling herself, she summoned her most prolific snipers and had them hide in ambush around the hut.


    Once the two of them left, silence returned to the scene.


    Not long after that, the tanned youth returned to his station.


    The sight of his partner''s corpse lying on the ground didn''t seem to surprise him. Instead, he walked


    behind Zyaire and quickly untied his restraints.