Chapter 145 You Have No Right to Negotiate with Me

Carrying Yagyu Maiwu, Qin Chuan moved swiftly through the bustling streets and narrow alleys until they reached a desolate, abandoned port. According to the intelligence Qin Chuan had previously gathered, this port had been abandoned following an explosion, reportedly leaking numerous chemical substances harmful to the human body. No one dared to live or work here anymore.

Given the special circumstances at the moment, Qin Chuan could hardly care about such details. Arriving at an open space, he tossed the unconscious Yagyu Maiwu onto the ground as if he were throwing away trash.

"Wake the hell up!"

With that, Qin Chuan delivered several heavy kicks to several of Yagyu Maiwu's acupoints. Sure enough, a moment later, Yagyu Maiwu slowly opened his eyes.

"You had better answer my questions honestly, or I'll give you a taste of something worse than death," Qin Chuan said in a stern tone.

Yagyu Maiwu remained defiant, letting out a cold snort and turning his head away, adopting a complete "do your worst" attitude.

The corners of Qin Chuan's mouth curved slightly upward, and he said with a mocking smile, "Your people from Sakura Country have one major flaw: you love to act贱 (base and provocative) and have an itch that needs scratching. Ever since ancient times, whenever Huaxia has given you a severe beating, you would behave yourselves for a few centuries. But once that time passes, you forget the pain once the scars heal and continue acting out, begging for a beating. Through this endless cycle down to your generation, you are still the exact same. Very well, let's see how long your stubborn bones can hold out."

As he spoke, Qin Chuan pressed his fingers against several more of Yagyu Maiwu's acupoints. At first, the captive didn't understand what was happening, but an excruciating, bone-piercing pain followed instantly, as if something was gnawing at his internal organs. Describing it as a fate worse than death was an understatement.

"Ah!"

Yagyu Maiwu let out a miserable scream. The pain was so unbearable that the veins on his forehead bulged high, and his expression gradually twisted in agony.

Only after Yagyu Maiwu's voice became hoarse from screaming did Qin Chuan press his spinal acupoint again. By this time, Yagyu Maiwu's clothes were thoroughly soaked in cold sweat.

"That was just to help you remember a lesson. If you don't answer my questions honestly this time, I will let you experience the Plus version of the pain you just felt. Don't even think about stalling for time; I'm giving you only three seconds to consider."

Qin Chuan began counting down. The moment the number three left his lips, Yagyu Maiwu rushed to declare his stance, "I'll talk! I'll tell you everything! Ask whatever you want!"

"There is an old saying in Huaxia: 'Those who adapt to circumstances are wise men.' If you had been this sensible earlier, you could have avoided that unnecessary torture just now."

Hearing Qin Chuan say this, Yagyu Maiwu felt that something was not quite right. This line sounded like the exclusive, arrogant catchphrase his Great Sakura Empire used on the people of Huaxia! This guy right here was clearly walking his path, leaving him with nowhere to go!

Yet, Yagyu Maiwu dared to be angry but not speak, forced to listen as Qin Chuan continued.

"Is Wei Baochuan really dead?"

"Really..."

Before Yagyu Maiwu could finish, Qin Chuan directly interrupted him, "You'd better think carefully before you answer, otherwise—heh heh heh!"

Hearing this, Yagyu Maiwu shuddered uncontrollably and hurriedly changed his tune, "Wei Baochuan, that baste... that man is not dead! He holds a lot of important data, and as an expert in high-precision guidance systems, he is of vital importance to the rise of our Great Sakura Empire. We will do whatever it takes to make him work for the empire."

"Where is Wei Baochuan?" Qin Chuan asked the second crucial question.

Instead of answering, Yagyu Maiwu asked in return, "If I tell you the truth, will you spare my life?"

"You are not in a position to negotiate with me."

Qin Chuan paused for a moment, then added, "You only need to know that if you don't answer my questions honestly, you will definitely die—and you'll suffer worse than death before you do."

Yagyu Maiwu twitched his eyebrows. Though filled with endless reluctance, he still didn't dare to show his dissatisfaction or anger. To avoid escalating the conflict, he even forced out a smile that was uglier than crying.

"Wei Baochuan is being kept in the underground parking lot of the Kam田 Hotel. I'm not sure if he has been moved by now," Yagyu Maiwu said in a deep voice.

Qin Chuan raised an eyebrow. How could anyone hide people in an underground parking lot? Was this fellow trying to trick him?

As if sensing Qin Chuan's doubts, Yagyu Maiwu hurriedly explained, "There is a secret chamber in the hotel's underground parking lot. It was originally an underground casino run by the hotel owner, but because of Wei Baochuan's immense importance, it was temporarily requisitioned for use."

Qin Chuan came to a sudden realization, never expecting that he had brushed past the researcher. But then again, given the special circumstances at the time, even with the intelligence, it would have been extremely difficult to rescue Wei Baochuan smoothly. Especially now, Qin Chuan clearly felt the True Qi of the Nine Yangs within his body churning violently, like a volcano about to erupt.

Qin Chuan knew very well that once the True Qi of the Nine Yangs in his body completely erupted, he would be the first to die. However, the mission had to be completed; it even concerned the safety and survival of the entire Huaxia.

"By the way, you little Sakura devil, do you know about the Withered Soul-Devouring Art?" Qin Chuan continued to press.

At these words, Yagyu Maiwu's expression shifted drastically, as if recalling something terrifying, and cold sweat streamed uncontrollably down his forehead.

"It looks like you do know. Tell me quickly, where is the person who can use the Withered Soul-Devouring Art?"

Qin Chuan was growing impatient. This matter was tied to the truth behind the annihilation of the Qin family. If he could really drag that person out into the light, the truth of what happened back then might finally be revealed.

Yagyu Maiwu opened his mouth, wanting to speak, but countless cold flashes came flying through the air.

Qin Chuan instinctively dodged to the side. In the next instant, Yagyu Maiwu's body was pierced like a hedgehog by star-shaped throwing darts, his clothes stained crimson with blood. He collapsed to the ground and instantly breathed his last.

After steadying himself, Qin Chuan looked toward the dark area to his rear-left, watching as no fewer than ten figures dressed in ninja uniforms slowly emerged. Each of them held a ninja sword in both hands, their exposed eyes filled with murderous intent.

"You are all courting death!"

Qin Chuan was utterly infuriated. Just as he was about to obtain a lead on the destruction of the Qin family, these wretched dogs had cut it off. This was simply unbearable.

"Kill him!"

At the command of the leading ninja in black, the other ninjas lunged frantically toward Qin Chuan like wild dogs.

Qin Chuan sneered and said, "Not a single one of you leaves this place alive today."

Though the True Qi of the Nine Yangs within his body was already showing signs of erupting, Qin Chuan had no other choice now but to fight with his back to the wall. This time, instead of dodging, he charged straight toward the swarm of ninjas.

Swish, swish, swish!

Qin Chuan's figure moved like a ghost, weaving back and forth among the ninjas.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

Wherever Qin Chuan passed, the sound of snapping bones echoed. Looking back, those ninjas in black who fell to the ground all had their windpipes crushed, losing their lives instantly.

By now, Qin Chuan's eyes were red with the lust for slaughter. In less than three minutes, only three of the more than ten ninjas remained standing.

Hiss, hiss, hiss!

The scene was filled with the sound of people gasping in shock.

"Who on earth are you? How dare you go on a killing spree in Sakura Country?" Chiba Hengshan asked in a cold voice.