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Chapter 751: Chapter 754: Lin Zitong, Unexpected... [Third Update]

The fifth round had ended, and everyone had gathered at the port, waiting.

Everyone waited with anticipation and curiosity.

However, they waited and waited, and after more than an hour, still no one had returned.

”What’s going on? Someone should have returned by now!”

”Right, what is happening? Even if the first one to return doesn’t have the treasure map, based on my estimate, those who found two or three flags should already be waiting out there. As soon as the flare goes off, they should rush back.”

”It’s so strange, could something have happened...”

In the sea breeze, those standing at the iron gate entrance all tightened their clothes and started discussing loudly.

Bang!

Bang!

Just at that moment, two gunshots were suddenly heard from the forests of Jungle Island!

At this, everyone waiting was shocked.

”Gunshots! Those were gunshots! Could something have gone wrong?”

”What’s going on? Weren’t checks conducted to ensure no guns were allowed? Why are there still gunshots?”

”Could it be that the European Mercenary Team found out something and opened fire?”

The discussions of the crowd reached the ears of the head referee, who said, ”Impossible. The contract I signed with that mercenary team states that upon seeing the flare, they must return the same way they came and leave Jungle Island within half an hour, no matter the circumstances, otherwise, it would be considered a breach.”

”This is a well-trained mercenary team, and they were also told to avoid shooting people as much as possible. My flare had already gone off, so the European Mercenary Team must already be on their boat by now; it’s impossible that they are still on Jungle Island.”

The head referee was explaining.

However, after his explanation, the crowd was even more stunned and dumbfounded.

Damn, if it wasn’t the European Mercenary Team who fired the shots, then who did?

Could someone have brought a gun inside?!

In a moment, many people fell silent.

Especially since no one had returned even after an hour and a half, many began to feel uneasy, sensing that the situation was not so simple.

Qin Tian stood in the crowd, glancing sideways at Lei Zhenhu, not expecting that this guy was also gloomily staring at him.

Seeing Qin Tian look over, Lei Zhenhu sinisterly flashed a smile as if this situation had been within his expectations all along.

”Could it be that Lei Zhenhu and his team knew beforehand that guns were not allowed in the competition and had hidden firearms on Jungle Island well before?”

Qin Tian speculated in his mind, and at that thought, his eyes suddenly hardened.

If that was the case, this Fierce Tiger Mercenary Group, this Skull, was too devious and excessive!

”Maybe everyone had tasks far away; Jungle Island is so big, it certainly takes some time to make it back.”

Lei Zhenhu stepped forward to explain, ”As for the gunshots, I’m worried that the European Mercenary Team had guns, and their firearms might have been seized by some of the competitors?”

At those words, everyone gasped.

It seemed quite possible indeed.

”So, things might have taken an unexpected turn now. If someone stole the European Mercenary Team’s guns, and if they know who has the treasure map, they might just commit murder to seize it.”

Lei Zhenhu spoke thrillingly, as Hu Zhengwei and Lambosky beside him both wore faint smiles.

Upon hearing this, the faces of the people around instantly changed!

Qin Tian’s expression also changed!

All of this was a trap!

A trap set by Skull and Fierce Tiger!

Damn it, these two teams are despicable, actually manipulating the rules of the game behind the scenes and even cheating!

What Lei Zhenhu just said was essentially hinting to everyone that there might be fighting happening inside Jungle Island now, and if there are casualties later, they are accidents beyond the rules of the game, and no one can be blamed.

Bang!

Bang!

Right then, two gunshots rang out from the distant mountains!

Everyone became restless instantly.

You know, the people they selected this time are the elites of their respective teams. If one dies on this Jungle Island, it would be a huge loss for the team!

”No, I need to go into the mountains to check!”

”I’m going too, we can’t start fighting.”

”These rules, how come they have so many loopholes, they are so unreliable! Weren’t we agreed on no killing? Shots are being fired, and you call that not killing?”

Quite a few people were itching to move, wanting to step out of the iron gate to check the situation in the deep mountains of Jungle Island.

Hu Zhengwei’s voice came coldly, ”This is a competition, gentlemen, think carefully, if you enter the deep mountains, that’s a violation, it’s cheating, not only will you be disqualified from the competition, but you will also be expelled from the Mercenary Association! Think it over!”

In the Asian Mercenary Association, Hu Zhengwei wielded enormous influence, second only to the captain of Skull’s Asian squad.

His words, laced with a threat, made everyone dare not move.

Hu Zhengwei said, ”Would a truly strong mercenary be afraid of such accidents? What difference does a gun make? Which mercenary hasn’t been through gun battles? Hmph, if you’re afraid of dying, then don’t be a mercenary!”

The authoritative tone of Hu Zhengwei’s speech left everyone at a loss for words.

Lei Zhenhu had, unbeknownst to others, moved next to Qin Tian and whispered to him, ”Qin Tian, that beautiful woman sent out by your Sect, she isn’t your woman, is she? Heh, if she really is, I guess I might owe you an apology. Such a pretty lady, what a pity...”

”What do you mean?” Qin Tian, eyes blazing, turned and glared fiercely at Lei Zhenhu.

”What do I mean? Nothing, really.”

Lei Zhenhu whispered, ”Didn’t I tell you? In this intelligence-stealing competition, my Fierce Tiger vows to take first place.”

”Also, I’ve told my team members, if they see anyone from War Dragon, they need not be polite—since they are my Fierce Tiger’s enemies. Heh, do you understand? That team member of mine comes from an assassin background, it’s either you die or I die, got it?”

Lei Zhenhu glanced at his watch, confidently said, ”Alas, it’s your fault for provoking my Fierce Tiger. Hmph, in this final round, only one of your people and one of mine can return!”

After speaking, Lei Zhenhu walked away with a sly grin, seeing Qin Tian’s solemn expression, he felt extremely pleased.

Qin Tian’s gaze turned toward the distance, his mood heavy.

If Lin Zitong and that female assassin from Fierce Tiger were to fight one-on-one, Lin Zitong should have a seventy to eighty percent chance of winning.

But clearly, they won’t be fighting one-on-one—the people from Fierce Tiger have several helpers!

All of these people are experts and if they have guns as well, then...

A sudden tightness gripped Qin Tian’s heart, sensing that something bad was going to happen.

”No need to worry,”

Suddenly, Mu Yunxi walked up from behind to Qin Tian’s side and unexpectedly comforted him, ”Lin Zitong won’t die...”

Qin Tian looked at Mu Yunxi gratefully, ”Thank...”

Before he could finish his word, he heard Mu Yunxi add, ”She’s a cunning fox, she definitely won’t die.”

Qin Tian: ”...”