"Ding! Ding!" That dreadful, terrifying sound continued to ring, yet the two of them showed no fear. Was death truly dreadful? If they could love deeply and fully with the person they cherished, then death would be nothing to regret. They began to passionately kiss each other. This was the first true, intentional kiss between Gao Qiao and Dong Jiao—earlier, on the roadside in the car, their kiss had been accidental. This time, both of them were fully relaxed and open-hearted. "30, 29, 28…" The countdown, like a digital watch ticking down to an inevitable explosion, continued steadily, yet Dong Jiao's face radiated happiness as Gao Qiao embraced her with deep affection. To be with the person one truly loves—even if it meant death—was enough to make life meaningful. At that very moment, Gao Qiao forgot about death altogether. He realized how special Dong Jiao was. He had simply overlooked her before, due to the presence of his long-time wife, Zhang Yuping. Now, he saw that Dong Jiao possessed a quality rare among ordinary people—she was willing to die for love. How precious this spirit is! No, I cannot let such a wonderful girl die! I must reverse the situation! His unshakable belief in "I wish to become a god" remains firm. He now dares to bravely step forward and take the time bomb—yet the countdown has reached five. "Master! Please hurry! Even just five seconds could save your life!" Ying'er's voice reaches him, yet Houangang does not hesitate. He knows that, at this very moment, Ying'er cannot save him. Dong Jiao is about to push him away after being kissed so deeply by Houangang, but Houangang holds her tightly instead. Electricity begins to surge—his electric ability has not been used for a long time. Houangang will now use his heart to activate his electric ability, so that Dong Jiao can experience the most exquisite sensation. Houangang's entire body is charged with electricity, flowing through his body, hands, lips, and every part of him, reaching every inch of Dong Jiao's body. "Ah! Husband! Wait a moment! Hm!" Dong Jiao was first electrified by Gao Qiang, receiving a comfortable flow of electric energy—tingling, silky, both stimulating and delightful. Under Gao Qiang’s skilled electric pulses, Dong Jiao’s body softened, becoming supple and yielding, gently collapsing into Gao Qiang’s arms. Dong Jiao’s natural body fragrance diffused perfectly, deeply captivating Gao Qiang. At that moment, driven by love, the two of them completed a true, authentic mutual refinement kiss. Energy transformation occurred: Gao Qiang released a certain amount of electric energy into Dong Jiao’s body, causing Dong Jiao to undergo a corresponding change—she then began emitting her own energy, a blend of electric and thermal energy. This energy was also influenced by a latent energy Dong Jiao had previously stored, which triggered a special electrostatic phenomenon. Yes, powerful static electricity. It possessed strong destructive force, significantly disrupting the internal working frequency and electronic components of the time-delay bomb. "Boom!" As the highlight and Dong Jiao passionately kissed, the time bomb began to smoke—its internal power transistor had been shattered by the intense static electricity generated by their combined energy. "Drip!" At the countdown reaching zero, instead of an explosion, the time bomb completely failed. The eerie, ghostly red flash that had seemed so terrifying faded away, and the time bomb simply dropped to the iron deck inside the cabin, shattering into fragments. Yet, it still burned. "Husband! We've just been given a second chance!" Dong Jiao danced with excitement. Gao Liang smiled and said, "The heavens have their own plan." "Excellent! The heavens have witnessed it! Truly blessed—second-in-command, you're a true gem! A source of pride for my Long-Feng Hall!" Master Qiao was the first to extend his congratulations. Then Dong Zhehai, Dong Jiao's father, and Song Tianyun, her mother, stepped forward, deeply moved and delighted to see Gao Liang and his precious daughter. Especially when Dong Zhehai learned that Gao Liang was the founder and chairman of I Want to Become a God Industrial Co., Ltd., he felt deeply humbled—because on that very day, Gao Liang had publicly looked down upon him, saying he had been drawn to their relationship solely for his family's wealth. Yet, to lend him a full 11 million yuan in cash without any reservation to save his wife and daughter—something that, in anyone's eyes, was absolutely beyond the ordinary. Seeing his daughter married to such an outstanding man, Dong Zhehai was overjoyed, his eyes shining with pride. Gao Liang, showing great grace and forgiveness, politely addressed them both as "Uncle" and "Aunt" in front of everyone, which made Dong Zhehai and Song Tianyun so delighted they could hardly contain their joy. Dong Jiao, the elegant beauty, still hides in Gao Liang's arms, deeply shy. How could she help it? Her excellent husband had left her completely stunned—she felt utterly Gaoliang held Dong Jiao's slender waist and walked to the deck, standing at a high point, shouting to the more than 100 brothers present from Long-Feng Hall: "You've all worked hard!" The Four Pillars nodded in approval, raising their thumbs: "Second-in-command, your leadership is outstanding! With Second-in-Command and Qiao Sir at our side, we'll risk our lives and face any challenge!" "Excellent! There's a reward for everyone!" Gao Liang issued orders to his three close friends beside him, instructing them to pull out 3 million from a large truck and distribute the cash immediately to all the brothers—both those under his command and the members of the Feng Huo Hall led by the three friends. The Long Feng Hall’s recent revenue has been underwhelming, and lately, the brothers have been struggling financially, finding it difficult even to buy cigarettes or bottles of wine. This is indeed a critical period. Qiao, the hall’s head, has been heavily investing in overseas trade, leaving the domestic industrial ventures only just beginning—thus, they are facing significant challenges. Though his brothers remain loyal, they often remain silent, quietly harboring some resentment, since each brother must also support his own livelihood. With a group of brothers under his care, one must ensure they are fed and cared for. Yet, at this very crucial moment, Gao Liang, the second-in-command, has successfully alleviated the financial strain on the Long Feng Hall. Indeed, Qiao was deeply impressed—Gao Liang announced on the spot that he would donate the entire amount from the large truck of cash, estimated at nearly 50 million, to the Long Feng Hall. "Wow!" More than a hundred brothers from Longfeng Hall erupted in enthusiastic cheers. Under Qiao's call, they all knelt down together, bowing to Gao Liang and the beautiful woman in his arms, Dong Jiao. "Thank you, Second Brother and Lady Dong!" they exclaimed. "We will faithfully follow Second Brother's guidance in developing Longfeng Hall, striving to grow stronger and become the largest and most influential clan in Hanhai City!" The brothers bowed and praised continuously. "Excellent! Excellent! Rise now! Follow me, Gao Liang, and Qiao! You will all prosper and achieve great success. However, recently, the Mahou and Hehtu Clans have gained the upper hand over us, so from now on, we must make good use of this funding, recruit more members, strengthen both our human and material resources!" Gao Liang had barely finished speaking when Qiao held up the captured assault rifles and handguns before the crowd and said, "We need these real weapons—more is better! With Second Brother's support, we will build Longfeng Hall into the most powerful clan of all!" "But the three close friends grew displeased, for the Fenghuo Hall, as the core faction, couldn't allow Longfeng Hall to rise as the most powerful branch."