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The so-called underground hotel is not actually below ground; it's essentially like a guesthouse for people with sensitive identities, usually converted from apartment buildings or motels, belonging to gang territory. You must be considered one of their own to be allowed to stay.
Evidently, the three of them were not on that list.
So when Chen Xuan pushed aside the "guard" at the door holding a baseball bat and boldly barged into the hotel lobby, a few thugs immediately lifted their shirts to reveal guns tucked into their waistbands.
Chen Xuan simply snapped his fingers.
"Freeze."
All the thugs stiffened in place, only able to gape at the three of them with their curses stuck in their throats.
Now, when dealing with ordinary people, his Law Decree True Words could last for over ten minutes, rendering them powerless even if they had firearms.
Reid was equally astounded.
