Chapter 412: He's Actually Not Dead?

These words left Huang Junkai utterly dumbfounded!

The Zheng Family's mines were vast, representing a staggering fortune.

Huang Junkai never imagined that Qin Tuo would just hand it all over to him like that!

"What's wrong, Young Master Huang? Did you not hear me clearly?"

Qin Tuo asked. Only then did Huang Junkai snap out of his daze, nodding repeatedly as excitement washed over his face.

"Yes, Mr. Qin! Rest assured, I'll manage these mines perfectly for you!"

Once the reality of the situation sank in, Huang Junkai was ecstatic.

He knew that from this day forward, he would effectively control a third of Shi City's mining resources. He could now expand his raw stone business as he pleased, without having to answer to anyone.

But Huang Junkai would not forget that all of this was a gift from Qin Tuo.

Huang Junkai also understood that Qin Tuo was merely entrusting him to manage these mines on his behalf.

Nearby, Wu Taiqi had watched with wide eyes as Qin Tuo resolved the situation in a few swift moves. He was now trembling in fear, not daring to make a single rash move.

He understood all too well that if Qin Tuo decided to kill him right then and there, he would be completely powerless to resist.

'After all, hadn't he just seen the terrifying Master Huang die at Qin Tuo's hands without being able to put up a fight?'

And so, Wu Taiqi didn't even dare to look at Qin Tuo. He held his breath, not daring to make a peep for fear of drawing his attention.

After dealing with the matter at hand, Qin Tuo glanced over at Wu Taiqi.

The moment that gaze fell upon him, Wu Taiqi flinched as if struck, his entire body starting to tremble.

Fortunately, Qin Tuo quickly looked away, showing no intention of going after the Wu Family.

He slowly said,

"President Xue, have your men get these things down the mountain. Be quick about it. Then, clean this place up. Try to make sure as few people as possible know what happened."

Hearing Qin Tuo's instructions, Xue Chengdong immediately nodded, not daring to object.

Then, Qin Tuo started walking down the mountain.

"Qin Tuo, wait for me..."

Xue Qingqing called out, hurrying to catch up and walk by his side.

Xue Chengdong and his men also followed behind Qin Tuo, heading down the mountain in a line.

Qin Tuo glanced at Xue Qingqing but said nothing, simply continuing on his way down the mountain.

Before long, the group had made their way back to the Mist Forest.

Seeing the Mist Forest on the return journey, everyone was reminded of the desperate situation they'd faced on the way in. If it weren't for Qin Tuo, they likely would have already died in there.

The thought sparked a fresh wave of admiration for Qin Tuo within the group.

Just then, they happened upon the members of Xingyi Hall, who were resting in the forest.

Jin Hongtao and his disciples had been rushing for some time and had grown tired.

Coupled with his earlier defeat by Master Huang, he was mentally and physically exhausted and wanted to rest there for a while.

But he never expected to see Qin Tuo, Xue Chengdong, and the others returning.

"Mr. Qin, look!"

Xue Chengdong whispered.

Qin Tuo, of course, had already noticed Jin Hongtao and his group.

Jin Hongtao noticed Xue Chengdong as well, and his face filled with astonishment.

"Oh? President Xue, you actually made it back alive?"

Jin Hongtao found it hard to believe. 'How could Xue Chengdong possibly have escaped from Master Huang completely unscathed?'

He could hardly believe his eyes, rubbing them vigorously.

The Xingyi Boxing Hall disciples behind him were just as shocked, completely baffled by the situation.

But the moment Xue Chengdong saw Jin Hongtao, his face filled with rage.

He would not forget how Jin Hongtao had abandoned him in the face of a powerful enemy.

If it weren't for Qin Tuo, he and his daughter would have long since died at the hands of Master Huang.

At this thought, Xue Chengdong said with a cold sneer,

"Jin Hongtao, you're surprised to see us back alive, aren't you?"

Jin Hongtao shook his head and said, unable to accept it,

"Impossible. A man of his power would never have let you return. By all rights, you all should be corpses by now!"

Upon hearing this, the members of the Xue Family grew furious.

Xue Chengdong, however, said coldly,

"Let me tell you, Jin Hongtao, the Zheng Family has been annihilated by Mr. Qin. From this day forward, the Zheng Family is no more!"

Jin Hongtao listened, his face a mask of utter disbelief, and quickly asked,

"That can't be... What about Master Huang? He didn't try to stop you?"

In his mind, given Master Huang's incredible power, no one in this group should have been a match for him.

After all, even he had been defeated, and none of the Xue Family's so-called experts were his equal.

Looking at the shock on Jin Hongtao's face, Xue Chengdong said scornfully,

"Hah. Master Huang? That guy is long dead, killed at the hands of Mr. Qin. Mr. Qin is the one who saved our Xue Family!"

As he spoke, he gave a slight bow of gratitude to Qin Tuo.

Hearing Xue Chengdong's words and seeing his deferential posture, Jin Hongtao stared at Qin Tuo in utter disbelief.

Seeing how young Qin Tuo was, Jin Hongtao's instincts told him it was impossible.

He slowly shook his head and said,

"President Xue, you must be joking. This kid killed Master Huang and wiped out the entire Zheng Family? How is that possible?"

Behind him, his disciples also shook their heads wildly, certain that Xue Chengdong was lying.

Xue Chengdong, however, couldn't be bothered to explain. He simply said with a sneer,

"Of course someone as incapable as you would find it impossible. From now on, you people from the Xingyi Boxing Hall had better not show your faces in public and embarrass yourselves!"

With that, Xue Chengdong ignored Jin Hongtao.

He had spent a fortune hiring Jin Hongtao and his disciples for backup, only to be put in grave danger because of it.

Xue Chengdong was completely disillusioned with the Xingyi Boxing Hall. From now on, they would go their separate ways, having nothing more to do with each other.

Xue Chengdong turned to Qin Tuo with a fawning smile and said,

"Mr. Qin, please, allow me to lead the way..."

With that, he took the lead and began to act as their guide.

Qin Tuo simply gave a slight nod and followed.

The group soon vanished from sight, leaving Jin Hongtao and his disciples frozen in place, their faces a mixture of shock and confusion.

The head disciple, Ma Youcai, stammered,

"Master, th-that can't be true, can it? That kid... he actually wiped out the Zheng Family and killed... killed Master Huang, the one even you couldn't defeat?"

The other disciples all looked as if they had seen a ghost.

As for Jin Hongtao, his face was a ghastly pale, and he was rendered speechless for a long time.