Tomb Raider: The man is in the Nine Gates, but the system insists it's the Primordial Era.

"Master, the arrest warrant has finally been issued."

Inside a stilted house in a Miao village in western Hunan, Zhang Qishan received the latest news from Zhang's personal guards who had rushed from Changsha overnight.

Zhang Qishan frowned as he flipped through all the wanted posters.

The remaining people also gathered around.

The first image on the wanted poster is of the man standing next to Zhang Qishan at this very moment: Third Master Half-Cut Li, the third-ranked member of the Nine Gates.

Name: Half-Cut Li

Age: 34

Gender: Male

[Characteristics: Gray hair at the temples, paralyzed legs, confined to a wheelchair, unable to walk independently, flat face, high nose bridge.]

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[Criminal Charge: For years, he has harbored and organized ignorant refugees and innocent civilians to cause chaos in Changsha, making him one of the many dark forces in the city.]

[Reward: 10,000 silver dollars]

Name: Chen Pi

Age: 17

Gender: Male

[Characteristics: Has a sour face, looks at everyone as if they owe him hundreds of dollars, and always carries a sharp nine-clawed hook at his waist as a weapon for committing crimes.]

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[Crimes: Rape, kidnapping, and other heinous crimes; dozens of lives have been taken on his hands.]

[Reward: 10,000 silver dollars.]

Name: Wu Laogou

【age:……】

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At this time, the official wanted lists that had begun to be posted all over Changsha included several leaders of the Nine Gates.

They are, respectively, Half-Li, Chenpi, Wu Laogou, and Black-backed Lao Liu.

These four individuals had no connection with the government and rarely interacted with prominent families or high-ranking officials in the city.

Therefore, it's best to be targeted.

The person behind these wanted lists must hold a much higher official position than Zhang Qishan currently holds.

Zhang Qishan frowned, still pondering how to break this deadlock.

"By the way, Your Excellency, there was another person accompanying me from the city this time. I thought what he said made sense, so I agreed to let him come along. I wonder if Your Excellency would be willing to meet him alone?"

"Bring it over, there's nothing to be ashamed of."

"Um, Master, you should probably meet him alone. This person, this person..."

"..."

Zhang's personal guards looked troubled, hesitating as they disobeyed Zhang Qishan's orders for the first time in their lives.

Zhang Qishan was quite surprised by the disobedience of his personal guards, and he became even more curious about the mysterious visitor who had come with them.

Zhang Qishan glanced at everyone present and reassured them, "We still have a few days before we return to Changsha. Let's think of a solution together."

Zhang Qishan looked at Su Mu: "Shopkeeper Su, would you be interested in coming with me to meet a mysterious guest?"

Su Mu nodded: "Okay."

After leaving the Nine Gates and the Zhang family members in the courtyard.

Zhang Qishan and Su Mu were the first to walk out of the courtyard.

Outside the courtyard gate stood a tall, slender man wearing a jazz hat, a style currently popular in northern Chinese cities, and a scholar's blue robe.

Hearing footsteps behind him, the man instinctively turned around.

When the man saw Zhang Qishan, a perfect smile unconsciously appeared on his lips, but his expression changed when he saw Su Mu.

The visitor said, "Comrade Zhang Qishan, hello. Could we discuss some matters privately?"

After hearing how the other person addressed Zhang Qishan, Su Mu immediately turned around and left.

Su Mu waved his hand: "Buddha, what happens next is beyond my control. This person seems to be quite good. If possible, you can listen to his opinion; he will be of great use in the future."

The mysterious visitor stared in astonishment at Su Mu's back, who appeared to be a member of the Nine Gates, and remained stunned for a long time.

Few people in the entire city of Changsha probably know his identity.

Even high-ranking officials in Changsha could not obtain information about him.

Furthermore, the purpose of his visit, once revealed, would indeed have a profound impact on and change Zhang Qishan's life.

Zhang Qishan glanced at Su Mu's retreating figure with some surprise, then slowly turned around: "Your way of addressing me is rather unexpected. This shouldn't be how we in the Military Intelligence Bureau address people. You are...."

As Su Mu turned and walked back into the courtyard, a mysterious smile appeared on his lips.

There's no need to investigate or guess the identity of the person who came; Su Mu will most likely be able to see through their disguise at a glance.

At this time, it was likely the Red Army that came to Changsha to make contact with Zhang Qishan, this young man with extraordinary potential in the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Furthermore, after recognizing the other party's hidden identity, Su Mu understood why the wanted notices for the Nine Gates were issued so quickly.

Because there was another high-ranking official in Changsha who was clearing Zhang Qishan of these stains on his military career regarding the Nine Gates.

In order to successfully join the Red Army, Zhang Qishan's identity had to be completely clean.

If someone has a criminal record involving thugs, hooligans, or shady characters, they are unlikely to be invited to join the organization.

"Dried tangerine peel".

"Master, I... cough cough, I'm fine now."

"..."

When Su Mu returned to the courtyard, he saw the same eerie scene.

Upon waking from his coma, Chen Pi instinctively tried to attack the person in front of him, his eyes filled with icy killing intent.

If the person who appears the moment he opens his eyes is not his master, Er Yuehong, then even if it is another sect leader of the Nine Gates, they will all have to endure a fatal attack from him.

Because Chen Pi has never felt safe in front of others.

But when he saw Er Yuehong's cold and stern face the moment he opened his eyes, the killing intent that had surged within him vanished instantly, leaving only a trace of tenderness hidden in his heart that flashed across his face.

Chen Pi's arrogance and domineering attitude stemmed from his inherent personality.

But everyone in Changsha knew in secret that it was mostly because Er Yuehong was spoiled.

The Hong family's power has diminished considerably, but the second-in-command of the Nine Gates still wields considerable influence.

Chen Pi stormed into Changsha alone, causing much chaos.

If he were truly just a single person, with his arrogant personality, he would have long since died in some street corner or alley, swarming with flies and left unattended.

But behind him is the Hong family, the second-in-command of the Nine Gates.

Er Yuehong shook his head and patted his beloved disciple on the shoulder: "You just woke up, no need to say more, just rest more."

"Second Master, news has come from above that many entertainment venues in the city will have to be closed from now on, including all the theaters of my Hong family."

The Hong family members also traveled a long way from Changsha to deliver the message to Er Yuehong.

"Eighth Master, the Buddha's personal guards in the city have come to remind us that our fortune-telling stall will have to be closed for a long time. If we commit another offense, we will be wanted like the other sect leaders."

"Fairy Maiden..."