The War God's Homecoming

Chapter 208 Midnight Assassination

Chapter 208 Midnight Assassination

"Hmm?" Derek blinked in surprise and continued, "I'm not very familiar, but I have a general understanding. They're involved in various industries. Why do you ask?"

"Arrange a team to conduct a thorough analysis of their core industries. See if there are any industries that complement World Group's operations. Keep an eye on them and be prepared for potential mergers and acquisitions." Billy instructed.

Sucking in a breath, Derek was taken aback. "Does Mr Gardner mean that he was preparing to take action against the Leonard aristocratic clan? That would be a massive move!" he thought.

After steadying his emotions, Derek nodded firmly. "I'll make arrangements tomorrow."

"Good." Billy nodded in agreement. He was well aware that the matter between him and the Leonards wasn't over. Aristocratic clans had an innate sense of superiority and were not tolerant of challenges from outsiders. The previous incident involving Alvin Leonard had caused the Leonards to lose face, and they wouldn't let it go easily. For him, this was a perfect opportunity to formally declare war on the clan. Thus, he had been waiting for the Leonards to make the first move.

"Mr Gardner, have something to eat while I brief a few executives." after chatting for a while longer, Derek suggested.

"Go ahead." Billy nodded slightly.

Time passed quickly.

Two hours flew by in the blink of an eye, and the banquet was coming to an end. After bidding farewell to the guests, Billy and his group left first.

"Dear, be honest with me. Is there any particular reason behind Mr Hines appointing me as the President?" Harleen asked as they arrived in the lobby.

Given her intelligence, after calming down a bit, she realized that the matter was likely not as simple as Derek had explained. She was just a marketing director at SunPark Group, and even though she had achieved some results recently, it wasn't enough to justify placing such a massive corporation under her responsibility. The only explanation was that someone was supporting her, and aside from her husband Billy, there couldn't be anyone else!

"You're overthinking it. I don't have the power to influence Mr Hines's decisions like that." Billy smiled.

"Humph! You're still trying to fool me? Do you think I am a fool?" Harleen gave him a displeased look.

While they were talking, they reached the entrance of the lobby.

"Really, this has to do with your abilities..." Billy was trying to explain, but suddenly, Stout's voice rang out from the side.

"Watch out, boss!"

Before Billy could finish his sentence, a split second later, a sniper bullet flew toward them at an astonishing speed.

"Harleen!" Billy reacted quickly and pulled her to the side.

Although he reacted swiftly, he was still a fraction too slow due to not expecting a sniper. The bullet grazed his shoulder, leaving a bloody wound.

"Ah..." The three hotel staff members dressed in uniforms who were stationed at the entrance cried out in shock and quickly crouched down.

While Billy was still stabilizing himself, another shot was fired from a different direction. However, Billy couldn't afford to give the shooter a second chance.

An immense surge of energy burst from him, enveloping both him and Harleen in a powerful defensive aura. The sniper bullet hit the defensive aura and fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

"Damn it!" Two snipers in the distance saw the situation through their night vision scopes. They cursed under their breath and quickly abandoned their weapons, retreating from the scene. They were well aware that when dealing with a powerhouse of Billy's level, they only had one shot. If they missed, they would have no chance, so there was no other option but to flee.

"Boss, are you okay?" Stout's voice echoed from the lobby entrance. Fury surged within him, unstoppable.

"I'm fine!" Billy's gaze focused. "One sniper from the one o'clock direction and another from the three o'clock direction. Don't let them escape!"

"Got it!" Stout's voice was deep. "Boss, you and Ms Knight go to the car first!"

Before Billy could respond, Stout's figure vanished in an instant. As a pinnacle Warlord, Stout's teleportation speed surpassed even that of a Battle God. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared into the shadows.

"Billy, are you hurt?" Harleen looked at the blood on Billy's arm with worry.

"Dear, I'm fine. Let's get in the car first!" Billy reassured her.

At that moment, Billy frowned slightly. Then, quickly reaching into his clothes, he pulled out several silver needles and pricked his own arm and chest, targeting specific acupoints.

"What's wrong?" Harleen Knight noticed his abnormal behavior.

"I'm fine," Billy frowned again and shook his head while saying, "Let's go, Harleen!"

At this moment, something was clearly off with him. His aura was slightly chaotic, and the blood from his wound had turned a dark red. This gunshot wound wasn't as simple as it seemed.

Ordinary gunshot wounds were as harmless as scratching an itch to him. With Billy's physical prowess and practiced techniques, wounds would automatically heal within a short time. However, it seemed like the assailant had anticipated this. The sniper bullet had been laced with potent poison that had seeped into his bloodstream.

Combined with the fact that he had activated his inner energy to block the second bullet, the poison's spread had accelerated multiple times over. Without sealing the acupoints with the silver needles, the poison would have assailed his heart, leaving him helpless.

Just as the two were about to head for the parking lot, the three men and women who had been shivering on the ground suddenly sprang up. Their auras surged instantaneously, all three of them being experts at the Battle God Realm. Clearly, they had concealed their auras through a unique method before. Otherwise, they couldn't have deceived Billy and Stout.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The three simultaneously raised their hands, and three dark shadows shot out from their sleeves at bullet-like speed.

"Huh!?" Billy's brow furrowed, and he swept his hand, sending a gust of wind that caused the three foreign objects to fall to the ground.

The things were a jet-black snake, a scorpion, and a spider-a trio of venomous creatures.

Simultaneously, as Billy once again channeled his energy, he spat out a mouthful of dark-red blood. Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

"Billy!" Harleen exclaimed in alarm.

"I'm fine, don't worry," Billy took a deep breath, his gaze icy as he stared at the three before him. He hadn't expected the assailants to hold back. The fact that they had only attacked now, after Stout had left, indicated their cunning strategy.

"Tsk tsk, worthy of the title of the renowned Commander Gardner!" The woman among them spoke, her voice chilling.

"To be poisoned by the Erosive Flower Toxin and still withstand the combined assault of the three of us, it's truly impressive!"

"Huh!?" Billy's pupils slightly contracted.