Chapter 2255 - 2258: Darling, I'm the One Who Put a Price on Your Head

Watching Shen Qiang, who turned his head to look at himself with a teasing smile, then headed backstage accompanied by the stunning Mermaid Princess Jinli Qianning, the once-in-a-millennium actress Song Weiyin, and the equally outstanding Yu Wenzi.

Gong Ziyi, surrounded by numerous media people, suddenly had a chilling glint in his eyes.

"Shen Qiang, do you think I have no backup plan? I originally intended to see you panic and beg for mercy, but now, that's off the table. I want you dead. Something's happened at Heshenghe, and there's no way you won't return. The people I originally arranged to intercept and humiliate you on the way will turn into assassins. You and those two women by your side are doomed! This life, you are destined never to return to Heshenghe!"

While Gong Ziyi thought ruthlessly in his heart.

The elderly man beside him silently sent a command via his phone: "Change humiliation to assassination, leave no survivors, Gong Ziyi wants to see Shen Qiang's head."

At this moment, outside Beijing, in the sky towards Heshenghe, three people with terrifying cultivation stood in the air as if it was flat ground, their expressions turning cold after glancing at their phones.

"Gong Ziyi's plan should have failed; otherwise, there would be no need for us to assassinate Shen Qiang."

One laughed: "Oh, how interesting, Gong Ziyi has never failed all these years, yet he's never won against Shen Qiang. Didn't he always say he wanted to defeat Shen Qiang himself? Now he still needs us to step in."

Another said solemnly: "Shen Qiang is no simple character. Many in the Cultivation World can refine elixir pills, but those who become a Medicine King are rare. But no matter how smart he is, he definitely can't guess that Gong Ziyi foresaw that once something happened at Heshenghe, Shen Qiang would rush back immediately. The method he would choose is definitely riding on Qiongqi the Great Demon because that path is the straightest, the shortest in time, which means Shen Qiang will appear here in just a few minutes."

The leader frowned, speaking solemnly: "Since it's assassination, we must go all out. You must not be overconfident."

"You overthink. If it were the War God of the Dragon Group, I would prepare for one strike and a retreat. But it's just Shen Qiang, so there's no need. Even if he sparks a small universe without a Dao Fruit, he has no chance of survival, so as long as he returns to Heshenghe, he's doomed."

The other laughed loudly: "Whenever something major happens at anyone's home, they'll choose to rush back first, and Shen Qiang is no exception. So there's no need to discuss it. As long as he comes, we'll execute him with one slash, and then the world will be at peace."

The leader remained silent for a moment before saying: "Don't be too optimistic. Shen Qiang is not a simple enemy. If he were simple-minded, he would have died long ago, and we wouldn't need to assassinate him here. So be prepared, remember, a lion uses all its strength even to prey on a rabbit. The matter of assassinating Shen Qiang cannot afford any mistakes because Gong Ziyi can no longer afford to fail."

"Understood!" the two replied.

At the same time, when three peak Harmonization experts were waiting to assassinate Shen Qiang between Beijing and Heshenghe.

Backstage, in the dressing room.

The stunning Qian Ning, Song Weiyin, and Shen Qiang all changed outfits in the blink of an eye.

Because for their level of cultivators, it was exceptionally easy.

But Yu Wenzi, who always attempted to conceal her identity, was like an ordinary person, slowly inside the dressing room.

"Qian Ning, go help Yu Wenzi remove her makeup, and ask her if she's willing to join your music studio. I checked her information, and she's proficient in all wind instruments, her skills are quite impressive, and that will benefit your future career."

Upon hearing Shen Qiang's words, Qian Ning responded, "Okay," with an 'oh' and agreed.

As she was about to enter the dressing room, Shen Qiang transmitted a message: "Stay with Yu Wenzi, and in ten minutes, go to the side door. I'll wait for you there."

"Okay."

Qian Ning responded without asking why, turning directly into the dressing room.

And as she left, Shen Qiang smiled at Song Weiyin and said, "I'll walk you out."

Song Weiyin smiled charmingly, saying "Okay," and then walked out with Shen Qiang through the staff passageway.

The two walked at a slow pace.

But instead of the joy and lightness of just winning the championship, their steps carried inexplicable heaviness.

"What's that... you really don't want to tell me why you need Gong Ziyi to escort me back to the set?" Song Weiyin asked, her elegant brows slightly furrowed, as she gazed at Shen Qiang from the side.

Shen Qiang smiled, then said solemnly: "Because I placed a bounty on you on the Bounty Hunters platform."

The stunning Song Weiyin froze: "You want to kill me? Why?"

Shen Qiang took a deep breath, then said solemnly: "Gong Ziyi will do everything to protect your safety. Due to his heroic character, he will focus his time, energy, and resources on ensuring your security. This way, he won't have the manpower to launch a fatal attack on Heshenghe."

Song Weiyin stopped in her tracks, looking at Shen Qiang: "Are you afraid of him? Are you using me against him? Don't you think that's a bit shameless?"

Shen Qiang smiled, calmly saying: "Frankly, compared to hypocrites full of righteousness, I prefer someone like Gong Ziyi because he knows exactly what he wants."

Looking at Song Weiyin's stunningly beautiful face, Shen Qiang smiled and said: "I don't have the thick skin to ask you to selflessly sacrifice for me, nor do I feel any joy in using you as a means to calculate against Gong Ziyi. On the contrary, I find these tactics quite repulsive myself."

"But we both know Gong Ziyi's character. Many of his subordinates died because of my Heshenghe; he won't just let it go. If I can't stall him, many people at Heshenghe will die."

"Despicable." Song Weiyin said unhappily.

Shen Qiang was silent for a moment before saying: "It's very dangerous, but Gong Ziyi will do his utmost to protect you, and you will be safe. And because of that, I will double his reward. Once I return, no matter what happens in the future, I'll spare his life, just because he protected you when it mattered."

Hearing this, Song Weiyin fell silent, her stunning face cold as ice.

Shen Qiang walked silently with her towards the exit.

Throughout the process, she didn't say another word.

Standing inside the side door of the staff passage, watching Fang Xiaozhi who had already driven the car over, Shen Qiang hesitated for a moment, then said: "I'm sorry, but you should leave."

Song Weiyin's delicate body trembled, looking up at Shen Qiang.

Seeing her silent, Shen Qiang turned to leave.

But just then, the stunning actress Song Weiyin suddenly embraced Shen Qiang from behind with a bang.