The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

One bizarre coincidence after another unfolded in the deep mountains at midday.

At this moment, in the shadows of the dense forest, a figure dressed in black stood quietly, concealed among the shadows and light of the trees, his aura restrained, silent and undetectable.

His gaze was deep and intense as he stared intently at the life-or-death chase below, the shock in his eyes growing stronger.

The newcomer was Li Xiao, who was ordered by Qin Zheng to secretly protect Chen Jun's safety and observe Chen Jun's luck.

Before leaving, Qin Zheng specifically instructed that there was no need to intervene in advance, but only to observe secretly until Chen Jun was truly in dire straits before taking action.

At first, Li Xiao was skeptical and never believed in the ethereal concept of destiny.

But a series of unexpected events completely changed his perspective.

The dangers in the deep mountains seemed to possess their own consciousness, actively avoiding Chen Jun and turning their attention to all enemies who approached and pursued him.

This is definitely not a simple coincidence!

A profound look flashed in Li Xiao's eyes, and an extremely bold guess arose in his mind.

Could it be that Chen Jun's ability to get involved with the Qin family was also due to his luck?

He knew he had probably guessed the truth, so he calmed himself down and followed Chen Jun from the shadows.

Fortunately, he wasn't openly following behind, so many coincidences and accidents didn't affect him.

On the verge of collapse, Chen Jun ran to the end of the mountain road, where his view suddenly opened up.

He stopped abruptly, his body instantly turning icy cold, and despair enveloped him.

Ahead lies the summit of a precipice in the deep mountains!

At midday, the blazing sun hangs high, and below the cliff, clouds and mist swirl, obscuring the bottom. The cliff face is steep and smooth; a fall would surely result in certain death, with no chance of survival.

There are vertical rock walls on both sides, with no space to step or go around.

Behind me, hurried footsteps grew closer and closer.

Chen Jun's face was ashen, he was panting heavily, sweat dripped down his chin, and his eyes were filled with despair.

In the moment of panic as he looked around, a glimmer of hope suddenly appeared in his eyes!

On the side of the cliff, a thick and sturdy old vine grows windingly, firmly rooted in the rock at the top of the cliff, and extends vertically down the rock wall to the valley below. The vine is thick and tough, with tight texture, and can easily support the weight of an adult.

There is always a way out!

Without time to consider the pros and cons, Chen Jun gritted his teeth and stepped forward, gripping the thick vine tightly with his hands. He leaned forward slightly, preparing to risk climbing down the vine and gamble on this last chance of survival!

Just as he reached out to grab the vine, a strong hand grabbed his arm and pulled him back forcefully.

Chen Jun's heart leaped into his throat, his scalp tingled, and he subconsciously thought that Shi Ying had circled around to the side and attacked him, and had already caught him. All the muscles in his body tensed up instantly, and he struggled desperately to break free of the restraints.

"Don't panic, I was sent by Old Master Qin to protect you." Seeing this, Li Xiao quickly reassured him.

Although they were not yet in dire straits, Li Xiao did not dare to let Chen Jun go down the vine, for fear that an accident might happen along the way.

His task was to observe Chen Jun's fortune and ensure Chen Jun's safety.

The former has been completed; now only the latter remains.

Upon hearing that it was Qin Zheng who had sent him, Chen Jun suppressed all the panic and fear in his heart and instantly gave up resisting.

Grandpa Qin, you still remember me after all!

Li Xiao's steady and powerful hand suddenly exerted force, directly pulling his swaying body back to the safe area on the edge of the cliff.

Chen Jun's tense body relaxed instantly, and he gasped for breath as he turned to look.

The man in black, standing against the light, was as tall and straight as a pine tree. His aura was cold and murderous, and he concealed his hidden sharpness. Although he stood quietly in place, he exuded a chilling aura of someone who had been through many battles.

Looking at the extraordinary man in front of him, Chen Jun felt extremely at ease.

He believed that the people Qin Zheng had arranged would definitely protect him!

Just then, hurried footsteps thundered closer!

Shi Ying, leading the remaining pursuers, charged up the cliff platform with murderous intent, locking onto Chen Jun, who had nowhere to escape, his face filled with a ferocious and ruthless smile.

Under the scorching sun, he was covered in sweat and his clothes were filthy, but the murderous intent in his eyes was so intense that it was almost manic.

"Kid! Keep running!"

Shi Ying strode out, looking down at Chen Jun with an arrogant and mocking tone, full of the cruelty of a cat catching a mouse.

"I didn't expect you to have such good stamina. Are you perhaps born in the Year of the Horse?"

Chen Jun relaxed slightly, subconsciously touched the back of his head, and chuckled awkwardly.

"You know what, I really am a horse."

Upon hearing this, the aggressive Shi Ying froze on the spot, his expression slightly stammering.

He meant it as a casual joke, but it turned out to be a perfect hit.

After a brief moment of surprise, the murderous intent in Shi Ying's eyes intensified, and a sinister smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

"You dare to interrupt me with your own slip of the tongue? You have quite the attitude."

"I hope that when I'm smashing every bone in your body inch by inch, you can still maintain this relaxed feeling."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and stretched it behind him.

A follower behind him immediately handed him a strangely shaped short hammer.

One end of the hammerhead is sharp and gleaming, while the other end is flat, heavy, and sturdy. The whole thing is dark red, stained with blood over the years, and exudes a sinister and malevolent aura.

This was the special tool that Shi Ying prepared specifically to chop Chen Jun into minced meat.

Shi Ying gripped the short hammer, exuding a heavy sense of oppression, and approached Chen Jun step by step.

His entire attention was fixed on Chen Jun, completely ignoring Li Xiao, who was standing quietly beside him.

Li Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

He coughed lightly twice, his voice cold and indifferent.

"Can't you see me?"

Shi Ying suddenly stopped in his tracks and looked directly at the man in black beside Chen Jun.

"The Qin family only sent you to protect this kid?"

Isn't that a gross underestimation of the Shi family?

Shi Ying spoke arrogantly, his eyes filled with wanton ruthlessness, showing no regard for Li Xiao.

"You may look imposing, but it's useless. You can't protect this kid!"

"Today, I'm going to smash it to pieces right in front of you!"

As he spoke, he weighed the short hammer in his hand.

Li Xiao dismissed this, merely chuckling twice: "You're overthinking it. Even ten more of you like this wouldn't be able to beat me."

"Hahaha! Ridiculous!"

Shi Ying laughed wildly as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.

"A nobody like you dares to spout nonsense in front of me! Since you're courting death, I'll cripple you first!"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly exerted force with his feet, his figure bursting out, and the dark red short hammer in his hand, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, smashed down hard towards Li Xiao's head!

This hammer blow is powerful, vicious, and cunning; it is a true killing move. If it hits, the victim will either suffer a head injury and bleed profusely, or suffer a skull fracture and die on the spot.

Chen Jun, who was standing next to him, felt a pang of anxiety and instinctively wanted to speak up to warn him.

But the scene changed drastically in the next second.

Faced with the swiftly approaching short hammer, Li Xiao remained completely still, as if strolling leisurely.

Just as the hammer was about to reach him, he raised his hand, turned to the side, and struck out with a palm. His movements were fluid and incredibly fast, leaving only a blur!

Li Xiao precisely gripped Shi Ying's wrist with one hand, and with a slight exertion, a domineering and powerful force suddenly erupted!

Click!

The sound of bones cracking rang out.

"what!"

Shi Ying let out a scream as the short hammer slipped from his hand and fell to the ground.

He completely lost his balance and staggered backward several steps.

The pupils of the Shi family followers behind them shrank suddenly, their faces filled with horror, their legs went weak, and they didn't even have the courage to step forward to help.

Just one move!

They should just crush their leader, Shi Ying. If they go up there, wouldn't they just be throwing their lives away?

Shi Ying was both shocked and furious, his heart filled with turbulent waves. He never expected that this seemingly ordinary man in black would be so powerful!

A life-or-death crisis instantly gripped his mind. Without thinking, he instinctively reached for his waist!

Hidden there was a portable standard-issue pistol, his last trump card!

If you can't win in close combat, then use a gun!

Once the gun is drawn, a single shot can decide life or death!

However, his fingers had just touched the gun handle.

A cold, metallic touch suddenly pressed firmly against the center of his forehead.

The cold muzzle of the gun, carrying an extreme chill of death, pressed firmly against his flesh, instantly stiffening his entire body and nearly freezing his blood.

Shi Ying froze completely, his raised hand stuck in mid-air, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his eyes were filled with disbelief and terror.

He thought he could draw his gun at lightning speed, but his opponent was even faster!

He didn't even see how the other person pulled out the gun!

"you..."

Shi Ying's throat bobbed, a chill running down his spine. He was about to beg for mercy or utter some harsh words.

The next second, Li Xiao raised his toes with lightning speed and kicked precisely at the wrist of the man holding the gun!

"Clang!"

A crisp metallic clanging sound rang out.

The pistol in Shi Ying's hand was kicked away instantly, arcing through the air before disappearing at the bottom of the cliff.

The gun barrel remained firmly pressed against Shi Ying's forehead, without loosening its grip.

"Move, or die."

The blazing sun hangs high on the cliff, and a hot wind howls through it.

Shi Ying, who had been arrogant and domineering just moments before, threatening to smash all of Chen Jun's bones, was now stiff-chested, pale-faced, and sweating profusely from his forehead. He stood frozen in place, barely daring to breathe.

Chen Jun, standing to the side, looked up at the blazing sun and felt an immense warmth in his heart.

His life was saved.

Moreover, with things developing to this point, what awaits him next are two major achievements in the investment of Shijiazhuang and Qingshui County, as well as a huge promotion in his career!

It was worth the half-day of running for our lives!