At this stage, due to physical limitations, I couldn't directly retaliate against Xiao Tianci. However, sending Gao Jing, who was familiar with Macau, to gather information first, allowing for careful planning before action, was entirely feasible.
What I didn't expect was that when I found Xiao Tianci through Gao Jing, I would belatedly realize that there was someone else who wanted me dead…
March 11th, around 8 PM.
After staying in the hospital for four days and five nights, by the time the wound on my arm began to heal and Gao Jing finally brought back news of Xiao Tianci, I didn't hesitate. I led my men straight to Xiao Tianci.
This time, I was accompanied by helpers such as Luotuo, Xiao Long, Cheng Minglang, and Gao Jing.
As for Zhu Wenjing and Shen Mengqing, they had already been sent away overnight by Luotuo and his disciple the very night I was admitted to the hospital.
I did this to eliminate any further worries.
Only by sending away all the women connected to me could I act without the concern of a rear-guard fire, whether it was for simple revenge or seeking retribution.
When I followed the information provided by Gao Jing and found Xiao Tianci's hotel room, and directly kicked the door in…
Seeing me charge in with murderous intent, Xiao Tianci had lost the arrogant, disdainful demeanor he had in Longxi.
Xiao Tianci's side had a total of three people, including himself, while my side had five.
More importantly, two of the five people on my side had guns.
He, on the other hand, was empty-handed.
It seemed he was trying to save time and effort by traveling light, likely flying directly here.
A few days earlier, while hiding at Gao Jing's place, I had heard him mention that Macau would be under martial law until the end of the Gambling King competition.
During the martial law period, any incident affecting public safety was strictly forbidden in Macau. Mr. He, in particular, had issued a decree prohibiting the trade of firearms.
Mr. He's action was to ensure that no events that could endanger personal or others' lives would occur during the Gambling King competition.
In other words, if individuals from all walks of life wanted to stir up trouble, unless they brought their own firearms and smuggled them in via waterways, they wouldn't be able to buy anything they wanted in Macau, no matter how much money they had!
Therefore, Xiao Tianci, without any firearms at his disposal, was not on the same level of combat power as me!
…
After Luotuo and his disciple swiftly subdued Xiao Tianci and his two bodyguards, I got straight to the point and said, "Boss Xiao, I heard you've been looking for me recently?"
"Are you never going to stop?! It seems you truly want to kill me!"
Seemingly extremely shocked and incredulous at my sudden appearance, Xiao Tianci said nervously, "Chen Xiang, how… how did you find me here?"
I remained silent, merely smiling coldly.
"Chen Xiang, I warn you, don't do anything rash!"
"I came to Macau to find you not for revenge, but to discuss cooperation. Otherwise, why would I only bring so few people?"
Xiao Tianci's words made me pause slightly.
After lighting a cigarette and taking a deep drag, I stared at him with slightly bloodshot eyes and said in a deep voice, "I have a question for you!"
Seeing Xiao Tianci's eyelids twitch but remaining silent, after another bout of smoking, I asked with a cold expression, "The eight assailants at St. Mary's Hospital on the night of the 7th, you hired them, right?"
Upon hearing my words, Xiao Tianci first showed a look of surprise, then resolutely shook his head and replied, "No!"
While Xiao Tianci's earlier words seemed somewhat reasonable, it was not impossible that he was trying to mislead me.
Moreover, in cases of hiring assassins, as long as the hired individuals received their hush money and kept their mouths shut, there would be no evidence or clues to investigate.
Therefore, it wouldn't be easy for him to confess, nor would he easily admit guilt.
With this thought, I pulled out a steel plate from my pocket and pressed the tip against his throat.
"I'll ask you again, did you hire those assailants!?"
As expected of someone accustomed to major events, even with his life in my hands, Xiao Tianci still shook his head in denial.
What's more, after the initial panic of me kicking down the door, Xiao Tianci had calmed himself down and had returned to being the composed boss.
"Chen Xiang, can't you understand what's good for you? If I truly wanted to kill you, would I come to Macau in person? And only bring two bodyguards?"
"I've said all I can say!"
"If you still don't believe me, then just spill my blood!"
"As long as you don't dare to kill me, as long as I, Xiao Tianci, am still breathing, I guarantee… you will die a terrible death!!"
Hearing Xiao Tianci's words, I let out a laugh.
"Heh heh~"
After withdrawing the tip of the steel plate from Xiao Tianci's throat, I directly handed the steel plate to him.
"Here, take it!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tianci froze, seemingly not understanding what I was trying to do.
Seeing no reaction from him, I shouted, "I told you to take it!!!"
Seeing the ferocity flashing in my bloodshot eyes and his eyebrows twitching uncontrollably, Xiao Tianci instinctively took the steel plate.
"The feud between us is that your brother killed my brother, and my brother killed your brother. Such a deep-seated hatred cannot be easily resolved!"
"You just said that as long as I don't dare to kill you, and as long as you are still breathing, you will surely kill me later, right?"
"No need to wait for later, I'm giving you the chance now!"
Grabbing Xiao Tianci's right hand, which held the steel plate, with my left hand and pressing his right hand against my throat, I said in a tone devoid of any emotion, "Come on, I'll let you go first!"
"Aim properly and then exert force to slash down… my life is yours!"
Hearing my words, which were bordering on madness, not only Xiao Tianci himself but also everyone else in the room was stunned in place!
After snapping back to reality, Luotuo was the first to step forward, approaching Xiao Tianci.
Seeing this, I immediately stopped him.
"Don't move!"
"If he dares to kill me, then you kill him!"
Hearing this, Xiao Tianci suddenly frowned and sternly reprimanded me, "Chen Xiang, you don't honestly think that just by acting tough, you can scare me, do you??"
In response, I smiled dismissively.
"Heh heh~ I'll count to three."
"If you don't dare to make a move after three counts, then it's my turn!"