Fortunately, Gong Guoshun was not some distant figure, but someone local, so Ning Beichen did not have to spend a lot of time traveling.
However, Gong Guoshun was very cautious about his own safety. No matter where he was, he was always accompanied by a large group of professional bodyguards and thugs, even when he was sleeping.
Therefore, it was practically impossible to get close to him for an assassination.
Gong Guoshun was not easy to deal with. It was said that he held immense power in the local area, and even the authorities dared not move against him, as doing so would throw the entire region into chaos.
A person like Gong Guoshun, if placed in the past, would undoubtedly be a warlord. Who would dare to touch a single hair on his head?
But this was also why the old woman had offered Ning Beichen such terms. If Gong Guoshun were easy to deal with, why would the old woman have needed Ning Yanwang to intervene?
Ning Beichen had already spent a day observing Gong Guoshun from the shadows. It was easy for him to unleash his might; he could simply have two fighter jets "accidentally" fly over Gong Guoshun's residence and "accidentally" press the red launch button to finish him off.
However, this would have caused many problems and even a massive upheaval.
After all, Ning Beichen was not someone who could do whatever he pleased. If everyone played by their own rules, then just because he could do something, others could too. Moreover, Ning Beichen had no need to entangle himself in a pile of trouble.
Killing Gong Guoshun was a simple matter for Ning Beichen. If he, Ning Yanwang, were to truly act, there were few in this world who could stop him.
However, it was rumored that Gong Guoshun was also a master of traditional martial arts, with formidable kung fu skills. Ning Beichen was eager to witness just how skilled he was.
But there were too many people protecting him, and Ning Beichen couldn't find an opportunity to strike. He could only continue to track him from the shadows.
Yet, Gong Guoshun was like a turtle hiding in its shell. Even when going to the restroom, a dozen men stood guard outside, leaving Ning Beichen utterly speechless.
But opportunities always arise. In the evening, after Gong Guoshun received a phone call, he suddenly decided to go out, taking only a few of his more capable subordinates with him.
Moreover, the place he was going to was not a bustling city but a very remote location.
Ning Beichen secretly followed him to a farm. It seemed Gong Guoshun was here to meet someone of importance.
Gong Guoshun then entered a house on the farm, instructing all his subordinates to wait outside. He went in alone, which presented Ning Beichen with an excellent opportunity.
Several sharp arrows instantly pierced the necks of Gong Guoshun's subordinates. Without even a whimper, they all collapsed.
Ning Beichen put down his compound bow, emerged from the shadows, and walked to the outside of the house where Gong Guoshun had entered. He tidied his clothes before pushing open the door and stepping inside.
There were only two people in the room.
One was a woman dressed in luxurious and elegant attire, and the other was Gong Guoshun.
However, it was evident that this woman held a very noble status, as even Gong Guoshun knelt before her.
"Gong Guoshun, you disappoint me greatly. You can't even handle such a small matter properly."
The woman looked down at Gong Guoshun with a displeased tone.
"It is my subordinate's incompetence, please punish me, Princess."
Gong Guoshun said with his head bowed.
As they were speaking, the room's door opened, and Ning Beichen walked in from outside.
"Who are you?"
"What are you doing here? Get out!"
Gong Guoshun, mistaking him for one of his subordinates, initially thought he was one of his men. But upon seeing a stranger, he angrily rebuked him.
Ning Beichen, however, ignored him and walked directly to him before stopping. He then nodded amicably at the woman.
He then turned to Gong Guoshun and said, "Gong Guoshun, you have committed too many wicked deeds. The King of Hell has sent me to escort you back."
"Who exactly are you? How did you get past those useless guards at the door?"
If Gong Guoshun still didn't realize Ning Beichen was here to kill him at this moment, he would be too foolish.
"You mean the subordinates at your door? They have already descended to the netherworld to await you, so you won't be lonely on your journey."
Ning Beichen said with a smile.
"You are seeking death!"
Gong Guoshun glared at Ning Beichen, a murderous aura erupting from him, causing his clothes to billow.
The woman, however, remained unfazed. Instead, she watched the unfolding events with great interest, her gaze fixed on Ning Beichen.
"Incompetent rage."
Ning Beichen shook his head and said to Gong Guoshun.
"Gong Guoshun, to put it plainly, you have done too many bad things, and heaven will claim you."
Ning Beichen carried no weapons on him; he had put away his compound bow into its case.
"Princess, please forgive me. Allow me to teach this impudent wretch who has offended the Princess a lesson."
Gong Guoshun suppressed his anger and said respectfully to the woman.
"Permission granted."
The woman nodded.
"Thank you, Princess."
Gong Guoshun stood up, adjusted his collar, and suddenly punched a pillar in the room, shattering it. He then turned to Ning Beichen, pointing a finger at his nose, and said.
"Young man, reveal your origins, and I will grant you a dignified death. Otherwise, you will suffer the same fate as this pillar!"
"Incompetent and enraged. This pillar didn't provoke you."
Ning Beichen smacked his lips, looking at Gong Guoshun with disdain.
"State your name. I, Gong Guoshun, do not kill the nameless."
Gong Guoshun's eyes were sharp as he looked at Ning Beichen.
Anyone who dared to come alone to kill him was either a fool, a gullible idiot, or someone with exceptional skills.
"You are not qualified to know my name."
Ning Beichen touched his nose, appearing a bit proud and somewhat roguish, lacking Gong Guoshun's imposing aura. This made the observing princess chuckle.
"Young man with no sense of the immensity of heaven and earth, today I shall teach you how to behave."
Perhaps because the woman was present, Gong Guoshun seemed somewhat restrained. Under normal circumstances, he would have already made Ning Beichen vanish without a trace!
Gong Guoshun stomped his foot on the floor, transforming into a tiger descending a mountain as he charged towards Ning Beichen.
Bang! Bang!
They exchanged a punch. Ning Beichen retreated three steps, while Gong Guoshun took two steps back. At first glance, Gong Guoshun seemed to have the upper hand.
But only they knew the pain.
Ning Beichen simply shook his fist and was fine.
Gong Guoshun's fist, however, trembled slightly, though he concealed it well.
"If it hurts, don't endure it. Why be so hypocritical? Aren't you tired?"
Ning Beichen mocked Gong Guoshun.