One person: After starting with the academic atmosphere, I'll take down Xia He!

Zhao Chenhong snorted coldly upon hearing this, his face full of disdain.

"Young Master Long, I'm not exaggerating!"

Let alone domestic organizations, even small-time groups like the Fish and Dragon Society or the Ganges Organization of Yindu A'san.

Behemoth and the Investigation Bureau of Nima Kingdom, as well as the Hall of Strange People, the Jade Society, the Sons of the Earth, the Little Donkey Organization, and so on.

They can't track me down!

Hehe, to put it bluntly, the industry I work in isn't exactly shady!

After listening, Ma Long narrowed his eyes and looked Zhao Chenhong up and down again.

"Holy crap, what does Old Zhao mean by this?"

Could it be illegal immigration? Smuggling?

He offered up the Nine Dragon Cup so easily; he probably doesn't even care about such an antique.

It's a dirty business that can't be done in the light of day!

He's so blatant in telling me this, isn't he afraid I'll arrest him?

Hmph, smuggling antiques and cultural relics is no joke. Looks like my Salvation Palace has another job coming in!

Hiss, this guy is so elusive, he's really hard to deal with.

Whether the Luanjin Tuo works or not, we'll have to try it to find out.

Regardless of whether they are friend or foe, control them first.

Ma Long kept calculating, placing the Baxia Cup in his hand on the table. He sat on the stool, and his previously loose legs began to push off the ground, putting force into them.

After finishing his drink, Zhao Chenhong was about to launch into a long speech when he suddenly noticed something amiss with Ma Long's aura.

Ma Long remained calm, but Zhao Chenhong, a seasoned veteran, possessed an exceptionally keen sixth sense.

Although he didn't know the art of observing qi, he still sensed Malone's hostility.

"Holy crap! What's going on?"

Did I slip up? No, I don't think so!

Is Malone about to make a move? There's no reason for it!

Do they suspect me of smuggling?

Damn! This is a huge misunderstanding!

"Young Master Long! Wait a moment..."

Zhao Chenhong realized something was wrong, slammed his wine glass on the table, and quickly spoke.

He was fine when he wasn't nervous, but his excitement caused Ma Long to suddenly erupt.

He had secretly released the Qimen Dunjia formation long ago, which is why the fluctuation of Qi was detected.

"Luanjin Tuo!"

Ma Long had already felt the strain and should have been stunned, but Zhao Chenhong's figure suddenly disappeared.

He suddenly appeared a hundred meters away, which was the limit of his ability to teleport instantly, and it exhausted him.

"Young Master Long, listen to me..."

He wanted to explain, but Ma Long had already leaped into the air. At this point, only the person who was bound hand and foot had the right to explain.

"Human Plate, Eight Gates Transfer!"

Despite the distance and the high cost, Malone had no choice but to use this method to defeat his opponent.

Before Zhao Chenhong could react, Ma Long lifted him into the air.

"Luanjin Tuo!"

Ma Long used his methods without regard for the cost, and Zhao Chenhong was indeed unable to move.

"Ghostly Traveling Talisman for Sealing Scriptures!"

"Five Warriors Binding Immortal Talisman!"

Flowing clouds and flowing water, all in one go.

'Plop!'

As Ma Long dispersed the chaotic metal clappers, Zhao Chenhong, who was bound like a rice dumpling, was thrown heavily to the ground.

Malone was also sweating profusely and panting heavily, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over him. It was only because of his solid foundation that he dared to attack like this.

From the moment Ma Long unleashed his Qimen formation and used the Tortoise-Fly Body technique to launch a powerful attack, to the moment Zhao Chenhong was captured in freefall, the entire process took no more than two seconds.

Of all those present, only Ma Xianhong, Feng Baobao, and Wang Ye clearly saw what happened.

Ma Xianhong was quite surprised, as Ma Long's strength had improved considerably: "Brother, why is this?"

"Could it be a friendly sparring match? But this is so sudden!"

Wang Ye also came over; he had noticed it when Ma Long released the Feng Hou Qi Men formation.

"Junior Uncle, you acted too quickly, I didn't even have time to help you!"

Knowing that Ma Long was exhausted, he quickly helped him up.

The others, hearing the commotion, also came over, each one staring in astonishment, completely dumbfounded.

"What happened?!"

The nine little beasts in the Nine Dragon Cup also poked their little heads out to take a look.

I wondered if it was going to get a new owner?

Zhao Chenhong, who was originally full of bravado and charisma, was now lying on the ground, covered in dust and complaining bitterly.

"Ouch! I almost fell and died!"

Young Master Long! What are you up to?!

"What have I done to offend you?"

Ma Long coldly replied, "If you have nothing to hide, why are you running?"

"Huh? Just because of this?"

"You're about to make a move, how can I not run?"

Ma Long snorted coldly: "Hmph!"

"If you don't run, am I supposed to take action?"

Zhao Chenhong was stunned: "Since it's a misunderstanding, Young Master Long, please let me out!"

Being tied up is so uncomfortable!

This is going to make me really embarrassed!

Ma Long stopped beating around the bush and said, "Brother Zhao, tell me the truth!"

What exactly do you do?

You casually hand over a cultural relic of the Nine Dragon Cup to us strangers.

From what you're saying, it seems you've smuggled quite a few good things!

After hearing Ma Long's question, Zhao Chenhong nodded.

Just as he had expected, Malone indeed suspected him of smuggling cultural relics.

"Sigh, Young Master Long only guessed half of it."

The industry I work in is indeed related to cultural relics and antiques.

But I am absolutely not a traitor who sold out our country's cultural relics!

Although Zhao Chenhong was lying on the ground, he looked serious and spoke emphatically.

"On the contrary, I am exploring the treasures of Chinese civilization abroad."

They broke through various channels of blockade and continuously transported goods back to China!

This is what I mean by something that can't be brought to light, Young Master Long, haven't you misunderstood?

After hearing this, Ma Long's eyes widened, and he quickly looked at Feng Baobao, who immediately understood.

This indicates that what Zhao Chenhong said was true.

Ouch!

I was so reckless. Who would have thought you were doing a good deed?

You didn't explain yourself clearly, so don't blame me!

Ma Long quickly dispelled his magic and stepped forward to help him up: "Old Zhao!"

You should have explained it earlier!

It was all a misunderstanding, you won't blame me, will you?

Zhao Chenhong stood up, smoothed his messy hair, and dusted himself off.

"Hey!"

It was my slip of the tongue while I was drunk, so don't blame Young Master Long.

Young Master Long's methods have truly broadened my horizons!

I admire you, I truly admire you!

I, Zhao Chenhong, have been wandering abroad for over a decade and have encountered countless masters.

There are quite a few who can fight me and defeat me, but none have ever been able to catch me in such a short time as Long Shao.

Today has truly been an eye-opening experience.

Although Zhao Chenhong wasn't angry, his expression wasn't pleasant either.

Everyone sat down again, but the atmosphere was far less pleasant than before.

Ma Long, making conversation, smiled and filled Zhao Chenhong's glass with wine.

"Old Zhao, come here!"

Let's do it together!

"Hehe, Old Zhao!"

According to you, some antiques and artifacts are specifically for use by us extraordinary people.

Would you consider this an ancient form of weapon crafting?

Although Zhao Chenhong was displeased, he was also a vengeful person, so seeing Ma Long's reaction, he stopped dwelling on it.

"Young Master Long is right, that's exactly right."

The ancient methods of weapon forging are truly unparalleled!

Malone nodded: "Oh!"

You retrieved our cultural relics and quietly donated them to major museums across the country.

So, Old Zhao, you've made quite a contribution to the revival of Chinese culture!