Murano Momo is a cunning doctor

Chapter 1237 What's the meaning?

On the other side, Jiang Xiaochuan and his group followed Lao Liu's compass, passing through streets and alleys, and finally stopped at the edge of a commercial area.

This is the place where Jiang Xiaochuan took Tang Ran to buy clothes before.

Unlike the bustling main street on the other side, Lao Liu led them around to the back of the mall, into a relatively quiet street that was surprisingly secluded.

The architectural style here has subtly changed, taking on a more Japanese flair.

The streets are not wide, and the shop signs on both sides are a mix of Chinese characters and Japanese characters, and some are even entirely in Japanese.

This is a well-known "Little Kyoto" neighborhood in Beijing, and also the largest gathering place for legal Japanese expatriates and culture enthusiasts.

Jiang Xiaochuan looked up and glanced at the shops with signs such as "Kaiseki Cuisine" and "Izakaya Fuji". A knowing look flashed in his eyes.

The last time he brought Tang Ran here, he did so because he suspected that Hattori Hanzo might be hiding in this chaotic place.

He tried to use the opportunity to test and lure the fish, but unfortunately failed to catch the big one, so he temporarily put aside his thoughts.

Unexpectedly, Lao Liu's compass confirmed my guess today.

Old Liu crouched down, the pointer of the bronze compass steadily pointing to the depths of the street corner where the Japanese were gathered. He slapped his thigh and said confidently, "The person you're looking for is right there! He can't escape!"

"impossible!"

Tang Ran immediately retorted, "Our Flame Brigade has already searched this place three times. We've thoroughly searched every shop and every alley, and there's absolutely nothing unusual about it. We haven't even found any remnants of evil energy!"

"Has it been investigated?"

The sixth brother curled his lip dismissively and tried to move closer to Tang Ran, but was glared at by her cold eyes and had no choice but to reluctantly turn back. "Your investigation is just a formality, what can you possibly find out!"

"This old man might have even used the complex and intricate energy of the earth's veins in this area as a cover."

"Your routine checks simply can't see through this disguise!"

He patted his chest, a hint of self-satisfaction in his expression:

"But my compass is for finding the earth's roots and distinguishing the yin and yang energies!"

"No matter how well he hides, as long as he remains in this place and disrupts the normal flow of the earth's energy, he cannot escape the senses of my treasure!"

"Let me tell you this, Fatty, if that old geezer wasn't there, I'd avoid you from now on and never bother you again!"

After saying that, he turned to look at Zhao Wuchen, his face immediately plastered with a fawning smile:

"Old Zhao, I've found the place for you. Go and arrest them. I'll wait here. Just have Miss Tang protect me!"

Everyone present understood his ulterior motives: he didn't want to take any risks himself, but he also wanted to spend more time with Tang Ran.

Zhao Wuchen slowly shook his head, his gaze fixed on the crowded streets ahead, his brows furrowed, and his tone grave: "No."

The sixth brother immediately became unhappy and, with his neck stiff, shouted:

"Hey! Old man, are you even being reasonable? If it weren't for me, you'd still be wandering around aimlessly!"

"Now that we've found the place, you won't even agree to my request for Tang Ran to protect me? That's like using me and then discarding me!"

"That was not what I meant."

Zhao Wuchen continued to stare ahead, clearly now convinced that Hattori Hanzo was hiding there.

“Look here, there are shops everywhere and a dense crowd of people, mostly ordinary citizens. If Hattori Hanzo is pushed to the limit and retaliates, he will definitely resort to any means necessary, and the civilian casualties caused will be incalculable. This is definitely not what Yan Brigade wants.”

"good."

Chen Qishan echoed, glancing around before finally settling on a sparse area in the distance. "If I remember correctly, a ring road is under construction to the left, stretching for several miles, with tall iron fences on both sides."

"Moreover, the site is open and unobstructed, making it an ideal place for encirclement. We must find someone to lure him there before we begin our attack."

Upon hearing this, Lao Liu's face immediately fell: "You can't expect me to seduce him, can you? Although I'm very capable, I value my life a lot. Going up against that old monster would be like sending myself to my death!"

Zhao Wuchen and Chen Qishan shook their heads simultaneously and said in unison, "You can't do it."

Just as Lao Liu was about to retort, he saw the two men's eyes turn to Jiang Xiaochuan.

Jiang Xiaochuan's heart skipped a beat—was he to lure Hattori Hanzo away?

Just kidding! Hattori Hanzo is ruthless and fast as a ghost. Although he has recovered somewhat from his injuries, he is at most at the early stage of the Grandmaster realm.

Even if they manage to lure the other party out, they'll probably be captured alive by Hattori Hanzo before they even reach the highway construction site. In that case, the secret of the ancient jade will be completely exposed, and the consequences will be unimaginable!

"no!"

Before he could respond, Tang Ran's voice suddenly rang out, carrying a rare hint of urgency:

"Hattori Hanzo's strength far surpasses Jiang Xiaochuan's. His Body Flicker Technique is as fast as lightning, and Jiang Xiaochuan has no chance to resist. If he is intercepted by him halfway, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Zhao Wuchen sighed, his tone heavy:

"Tang Ran, I know you're worried about your friend's safety, but this is the only way right now."

"Hattori Hanzo is determined to find out the secrets of Jiang Xiaoyou. Only by having Xiaoyou take action can he be most interested and chase after him regardless of the consequences."

"But……"

Tang Ran wanted to argue, but Zhao Wuchen stopped her by raising his hand.

“The overall situation comes first.”

Zhao Wuchen said in a deep voice, "We will deploy manpower along the way to cover Jiang Xiaoyou as much as possible. As long as he can lure Hattori Hanzo to the designated location, we can immediately form an encirclement."

Seeing that Jiang Xiaochuan had become the "unlucky guy," Lao Liu, who was standing to the side, originally wanted to make a few sarcastic remarks.

Seeing how much Tang Ran cared for Jiang Xiaochuan, she immediately felt unhappy and muttered sourly:

"Hmph, some people are just lucky, having someone so concerned about them. Unlike me, I worked myself to the bone to find this place, and nobody even cares whether I survived."

At this moment, no one cared about what Lao Liu said. Everyone knew the danger involved, and whether or not they agreed was up to Jiang Xiaochuan to express his opinion.

Zhao Wuchen turned his gaze back to Jiang Xiaochuan, his tone softening slightly, filled with inquiry and expectation: "Young friend, this matter is dangerous. What do you think?"

Seeing that Jiang Xiaochuan's expression shifted slightly, Chen Qishan knew that he still had concerns, and said in a deep voice:

"Don't worry, young friend. You just need to lure him out of his nest, and we will intervene at the crucial moment to ensure you are never in a desperate situation."

"Otherwise, we won't be able to explain ourselves to the leader, and we'll be letting you down after all you've done today..."

Jiang Xiaochuan had no time to delve into the meaning behind these somewhat cryptic words.

He subconsciously reached into his pocket and touched a neatly folded yellow talisman, which immediately gave him confidence.

This is a Gale Talisman that I previously robbed from Tang Long. When activated, it can increase speed by three times for a short period of time.