Chapter 11 Igniting The Hidden Chamber

"Master Jiang, that scoundrel Qin Ye is here, I'll go out and check on him." Liu Dalong heard the commotion and eagerly turned around, rushing out of the villa. Earlier that afternoon, he had sworn to personally take down Qin Ye no matter what, seeking vengeance for the blood feud from two days ago. Backed by the Third Young Master of the Nianying Group, he had been a dominant figure in Sucheng for years. When had he ever faced such humiliation? Anyone who dared to challenge him would meet their end, and Qin Ye was no exception. "Let's go, I want to see how skilled this young man truly is. Is his dagger quicker, or my bullets?" Jiang Tao, with a confident stride, emerged from the villa. However... As they stepped outside and witnessed the scene in the courtyard, everyone was left speechless. Qin Ye stood with a bloodied black dagger in hand, surrounded by dozens of elite men writhing in pain at his feet. The most striking sight was the three handguns scattered on the ground, dismantled into pieces. The remaining elite men cautiously held their weapons, fixated on Qin Ye, hesitant to make a move. "What in the world is happening?" Jiang Tao exclaimed in disbelief. It had only been two minutes since the altercation began. Could it be that Qin Ye had incapacitated dozens of people single-handedly in just two minutes? "Master Jiang, this man is cunning and deceitful. He ambushed us, and your villa has been rigged with poisoned needles by him. Anyone pricked by the needle loses their strength instantly. He must have planted them in your villa beforehand!" An experienced elite stepped forward to clarify to Jiang Tao. Boom... Upon hearing this, Jiang Tao's mind raced. He gazed at Qin Ye with disbelief. Had this man truly set up poisoned needles in his villa beforehand? How was that possible? He had been inside the villa the whole time, how did he not notice? "Did you visit the villa this afternoon?" he interrogated Qin Ye. Qin Ye toyed with the dagger, casting a disdainful glance at Jiang Tao. "Do I need to premeditate to deal with you lot? I simply conducted a brief investigation upon arrival. As expected, you had laid a trap, anticipating my arrival. I then employed a few tactics, and to my surprise, your men were feeble!" Qin Ye had a history as an assassin, infiltrating heavily guarded fortresses to eliminate top executives of business magnates. His investigative prowess was nothing short of remarkable. Upon nearing the villa, he detected signs of the trap and devised a plan. "This is preposterous!" Jiang Tao did not anticipate Qin Ye to unravel his scheme entirely. His gaze turned icy as he inquired, "It appears the blueprints you provided me are counterfeit, correct?" "No, no, no, I have the blueprints with me." Qin Ye retrieved the blueprints from his pocket and presented them to Jiang Tao, stating, "Despite the unpleasant turn of events, I still hope we can negotiate a deal. If you have something to offer in exchange, I will hand over the blueprints!" "What are your terms?" Despite being surrounded by numerous individuals, Jiang Tao felt unsettled in the presence of Qin Ye at that moment. This man exuded an air of mystery. Despite standing alone, he emanated an overwhelming aura. Damn it! Where had Jiang Nian unearthed such a formidable bodyguard? "Exchange for your life!!" A potent wave of hostility emanated from Qin Ye, causing the temperature to plummet, enveloping the atmosphere in an eerie tension. "You troublemaker!" Jiang Tao erupted in anger, pointing at Qin Ye with widened eyes. "Eliminate this scoundrel for me! Whoever takes him down, I'll reward with ten million. Kill, kill, kill, kill..." Where there is a substantial reward, courage will follow! Initially, they were apprehensive after witnessing Qin Ye's skills, but upon hearing the ten million reward, they immediately grasped their weapons tightly and charged towards Qin Ye, displaying a clear preference for money over life. "Young Master Jiang, before I handle this group of individuals, I recommend that you make a quick escape and find a secure hiding spot. It would be dull if I were to catch you, this little mouse, so easily," Qin Ye gazed at Jiang Tao, a smirk playing on his face. The assurance in his tone made Jiang Tao inexplicably anxious, causing him to involuntarily swallow a gulp of saliva. This individual is truly remarkable! It appears that he has complete control over every aspect of himself. "Kill, kill, kill, damn it, kill him!!" "Eliminate him, get rid of him!" Furious cries reverberated in the villa courtyard. Puchi puchi puchi... Qin Ye observed a group of people charging towards him, a faint smile on his lips. He tightened his grip on the dagger and confronted them head-on. Soon, glimmers of cold light cut through the air, and in that moment, a life was ruthlessly taken. Witnessing this spectacle, Jiang Tao's eyes widened, disbelief written all over his face. How is this feasible??? Previously, he had witnessed Qin Ye's abilities in the video, undeniably formidable, but he never anticipated the extent of his power, effortlessly facing numerous adversaries and dispatching them like nothing. "Let's depart! This youngster is too formidable." Jiang Tao felt a twinge of fear, promptly embracing the two beautiful women and ushering Liu Dalong into the villa. Three minutes later, Qin Ye entered the villa with a blood-stained dagger in hand. Surveying the vacant villa, Qin Ye's lips curled slightly, lighting a cigarette and striding towards the basement, remarking as he advanced, "I once believed you to be enigmatic, but it turns out you're merely a coward. You assumed your secret chamber was well-hidden, but to me, it's merely a mouse hole." ... Within the villa's concealed chamber, there were exquisite wines, gourmet cuisine, and an array of entertainment amenities, fulfilling every desire. Jiang Tao lounged on the sofa with the two beautiful women, leisurely sipping red wine and occasionally caressing the women without a care in the world. "Jiang Shao, do you think that individual will locate us?" Liu Dalong's mind was preoccupied, consumed by thoughts of Qin Ye. Even the intrepid Liu Dalong felt a tinge of trepidation at that moment. "Don't fret, this secret chamber of mine cost over twenty million, constructed by American professional architects. Only I can discern the entrance, Qin Ye stands no chance!" Jiang Tao asserted confidently, taking a sip of red wine with a smirk. Nevertheless, at that instant, one of the women in his embrace noticed liquid seeping in from a corner and inquired curiously, "Jiang Shao, look over there, it appears there's a leak!!" "A leak??" Jiang Tao furrowed his brow and cursed, "Inconceivable, my secret chamber cost over twenty million, entirely crafted from impenetrable mysterious iron, there are no leaks..." Before he could finish, he too observed liquid trickling in from the corner, furrowing his brow, he promptly led the group to investigate. From a distance, they detected an unusual odor. "Liu Dalong, what is this?" Jiang Tao peered down at Liu Dalong sprawled on the liquid and inquired. It emitted a scent akin to gasoline... Upon discerning the true nature of the liquid, Liu Dalong's eyes widened, exclaiming, "Jiang Shao, this is gasoline..." Before he could complete his sentence, with a "whoosh", a blaze instantaneously illuminated the dim secret chamber. Suddenly, smoke filled the entire room, and the alarm blared loudly, inciting panic among the group.