Chapter 109: Chen Xue Wen Shows Himself
Late at night, at precisely eleven o’clock, Snake received an urgent message—someone had spotted Chen Xue Wen and his crew in a small town thirty kilometers south of Peaceful City.
Upon receiving the intel, Snake wasted no time. He immediately dispatched his men, sending them rushing toward the town to hunt down Chen Xue Wen and his group.
After deploying his subordinates, Snake returned to the Snake Farm, though he was still uneasy. Outside the farm, a concrete road ran alongside a lake, with a dense forest on the other side. Hidden within that forest were over a dozen men, led by Little Ma.
As Snake stepped back onto his territory, he cast a careful glance toward the treeline. Once he confirmed that Little Ma and his people were in position, he felt slightly more at ease.
He strode inside and wasted no time—heading straight for a locked iron cage. With a quick flick of his hand, he unlatched the cage, and a massive python slithered out, its scales glistening under the dim light.
Entering his inner chamber, Snake pulled out his phone and dialed Zhou Jing Hui.
“What’s the situation now?” Snake asked sharply. “Has Chen Xue Wen shown up yet? My guys are already on their way. When’s he coming?”
On the other end, Zhou Jing Hui sighed. “I just talked to him. The bastard is extremely cautious. He told me that he has men stationed in that town. They’re watching. He won’t make a move unless they see your guys arrive first.”
Snake frowned. Originally, he had planned to fake the pursuit—send his men out, let them wander a bit, and then quietly bring them back to reinforce him. But who could’ve guessed that Chen Xue Wen had already arranged for scouts? If his men didn’t actually reach the town, Chen Xue Wen wouldn’t show himself at all.
“Motherfucker,” Snake cursed, spitting on the ground. “That bastard is like a damn turtle. Won’t come out unless he sees the goods first?”
Zhou Jing Hui sighed again. “Snake, this isn’t your first time dealing with him. You’ve seen his methods before. He’s as slippery as they come. Hell, when he escaped from prison, Peaceful City’s Law Enforcement Squad searched for three days and still couldn’t find him. What chance do we have?”
“Listen, don’t play tricks. The most important thing is drawing him out.”
Snake gritted his teeth. He didn’t like being forced into this position, but he had no choice.
He picked up the phone and ordered his men to continue to the town. At the same time, he called Lu Jin Huan.
“Where are Zhou Jing Hui’s wife and kid?” Snake demanded.
Lu Jin Huan, who had been lying in wait near an abandoned factory, chuckled. “Relax, they’re right here. I’ve got my eyes on them. Chen Xue Wen’s men? Just a bunch of low-level punks. They’re nothing.”
“As soon as Chen Xue Wen shows himself, I’ll grab the hostages immediately. No problem.”
Only then did Snake exhale in relief. Lu Jin Huan was one of the few people he actually trusted.
Over an hour later, Snake’s men finally reached the small town. At the same time, Zhou Jing Hui received a message: Chen Xue Wen was making his move.
Excitedly, Zhou Jing Hui relayed the information to Snake.
“That damn Chen Xue Wen finally took the bait!” Snake laughed maniacally. “Alright! I’ll be waiting for him right here.”
“Haha, my python hasn’t eaten in over two weeks. The damn thing’s starving. Zhou Jing Hui, at this rate, we might not even need your guys to take action. I’ll take care of him myself, haha!”
Snake erupted in laughter, his eyes flashing with madness.
On the other end, Zhou Jing Hui remained cautious. “My men are stationed outside. Chen Xue Wen is crafty—he might have an escape plan. My guys are here to make sure he doesn’t get away.”
“No matter what happens tonight, he doesn’t leave here alive.”
Snake smirked. “Damn right. Tonight, I’ll feed him to my python! Hahaha!”
Zhou Jing Hui took a deep breath. “And my wife and kid?”
“Don’t worry,” Snake assured him. “My people are watching over them. The moment Chen Xue Wen shows up, they’ll be safe.”
“Tonight, everything’s under control.”
With that reassurance, Zhou Jing Hui sighed in relief. “Alright. I’ll wait for your good news.”
Snake hung up the phone and retrieved two long blades from his inner chamber, wrapping the handles tightly with white cloth.
Then, gripping a blade in each hand, he sat down on the couch, a cigarette between his lips, exhaling smoke lazily as he awaited the moment of reckoning…
…
Midnight, half past twelve. Three motorcycles rumbled to a stop two miles outside the Snake Farm. The riders? None other than Chen Xue Wen and his four men.
Still a distance away, Chen Xue Wen killed the engine and rolled his bike into the shadows. His crew followed suit, hiding their rides before slipping into the forest, treading through the underbrush in absolute silence. Step by step, they moved, closing in on the Snake Farm.
Deeper in the woods, Little Ma and a crew of several dozen lay in wait. One of his men suddenly whispered, “Something’s moving over there. Could be Chen Xue Wen and his guys.”
All eyes turned.
“It’s them! It’s really Chen Xue Wen and his crew!”
“Brother Ma, what’s the plan? Should we rush in and finish them off?”
Someone else chimed in, eager for blood.
Little Ma waved a dismissive hand. “Idiots. You think we’re here to throw our lives away?”
“This is between Snake and Chen Xue Wen. Why should we stick our necks out? If we rush in now, we might just scare them off.”
He scoffed. “Brother Hui wants them to go in first. Let them and Snake rip each other apart. Then, we step in and pick up the pieces.”
That was all Zhou Jing Hui’s men needed to hear. If Snake could weaken or kill Chen Xue Wen, all the better.
At the entrance of the Snake Farm, Chen Xue Wen halted his squad. He turned, scanning his crew’s faces. “You all remember the plan?”
Li Er Yong, Lai Hou, Wang Zhen Dong—all three nodded sharply. Only Li Tie Zhu remained silent, standing firm at Chen Xue Wen’s side.
A glance at his watch. “Time’s up. Monkey, get that lock open. Dong, send the message—tell them it’s time.”
Lai Hou moved swiftly, crouching by the gate and pulling out his lockpicking tools. In the meantime, Wang Zhen Dong stepped aside, flipping open his phone and making a call.
Minutes later, both were back.
Wang Zhen Dong flashed his phone. “It’s done, Brother Wen.”
Lai Hou nodded. “Lock’s open.”
A satisfied smirk from Chen Xue Wen. “Move.”
He led the way, his men following in single file, disappearing into the Snake Farm.
In the shadows, Zhou Jing Hui’s men watched, chuckling amongst themselves.
“The bastard only brought four men? Does he have a death wish?”
“I heard Snake’s python hasn’t eaten in over two weeks. You think they’ll be its dinner?”
Laughter rippled through the group. None of them felt the urge to interfere. Watching from the sidelines suited them just fine.
Little Ma spoke in a low tone, “Stay sharp. I need to call Brother Hui. Keep your eyes on that place and, for fuck’s sake, don’t make a move without orders.”
Nods all around.
Stepping aside, Little Ma dialed.
Zhou Jing Hui’s voice crackled through the receiver, eager. “Perfect. The bastard took the bait.”
He chuckled darkly. “I’ll call Snake, have his woman start prepping. You boys keep watch. If Chen Xue Wen makes it out alive, kill him on sight. No loose ends.”
“Understood, Brother Hui.”
Call ended, Little Ma turned back to his crew. “Eyes on the Snake Farm. Brother Hui’s orders—wait for the right moment.”
The others exchanged uneasy glances. “Wait for what? We’re supposed to kill Chen Xue Wen, aren’t we?”
Little Ma didn’t explain. He simply stared at the Snake Farm, expression unreadable.
[If Chen Xue Wen dies in there, I’ll have to grab my woman and kid… and run.]
Tonight, would Chen Xue Wen walk out of the Snake Farm alive?
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