As the best hospital in Jiangnan, Jiangnan Provincial People's Hospital was always crowded, no matter the time.
At ten in the morning, the hospital roads were packed with vehicles. The owners drove their cars around and around the hospital, desperately seeking a parking spot.
Compared to parking spaces, hospital beds were even harder to come by. The emergency room corridors were filled with anxious patients.
Unlike the emergency rooms and general wards, the hospital's special wards were very quiet.
"Ah, get the doctor to stop the pain for me!"
In the ward, Yuan Hao lay on the hospital bed, his wounds aching. The pain contorted his face as he cried out incessantly, his voice desolate.
Three days ago, he had his knee shattered and was castrated by Qin Xiaozhi at a cruise ship banquet.
Although he was rushed to the hospital that same night and underwent surgery by the hospital's most renowned specialists, it was to no avail. His legs had to be amputated, and he would have to wear prosthetics from now on. His reproductive organs were completely ruined, and no one could do anything about it.
This outcome made Yuan Hao feel that living was worse than dying. His emotions had been volatile for the past three days, and he lost his temper easily.
Especially the postoperative pain, which pushed him to the brink of collapse.
"Xiao Hao, you just had surgery, and your wounds haven't healed yet. It's bound to hurt. Please bear with it."
Yuan Hao's mother sat by the bedside, gently comforting him.
"I'm already like this, how can I bear it?"
Yuan Hao glared ferociously at his mother and roared, "Also, didn't Dad say he would kill that bastard named Wuming from the Su family? Why is there still no news?"
"Some things cannot be spoken carelessly."
The next moment, before Yuan Hao's mother could reply, the ward door was pushed open, and Yuan Zeping walked in with a stern face.
He had intended to scold Yuan Hao, but seeing Yuan Hao's state and thinking about the suffering he had endured, he controlled his tone and merely offered a reminder.
Yuan Hao remained silent.
From childhood to adulthood, he had always been in awe of Yuan Zeping. Even now, suffering greatly and in an extremely bad mood, he dared not openly defy Yuan Zeping.
"Xiao Hao is right, why can't it be said? Has that insane thug died?"
Yuan Hao's mother, on the other hand, was the opposite. She remained silent when Yuan Hao threw a tantrum, but seeing Yuan Zeping enter, she immediately questioned him.
Although she knew that Yuan Qing had attacked Jiang Wuming first and was then killed by Jiang Wuming in retaliation, in her heart, Jiang Wuming was unforgivable, while her son had no fault at all.
"Liu Qingfeng personally took action, there won't be any problems!" Yuan Zeping said gravely.
"You say there are no problems, but it's been several days, and he still hasn't replied to you," Yuan Hao's mother complained.
"Dad, Master Liu won't be in trouble, will he?"
Hearing this, Yuan Hao couldn't help but think of Liu Yidao's death in Su Jiang and said.
"Liu Qingfeng told me that if he sensed any Qin family members ambushing that little beast, he would abandon the attempt."
As Yuan Zeping said this, he also felt a faint unease. He then thought for a moment, took out his phone, and dialed Liu Qingfeng's number.
"I'm sorry, the number you have dialed cannot be connected at the moment."
Soon, the pleasant voice of the automated operator sounded, clearly reaching Yuan Zeping's ears, and was also vaguely heard by Yuan Hao and his mother.
Huh?
This result first surprised Yuan Zeping, and then the unease in his heart grew stronger. He decided to visit the Liu family today to inquire about the situation.
In the evening, after Yuan Zeping left work, he did not have the driver take him home as usual, nor did he have his secretary accompany him. Instead, he drove to the Liu family alone.
The Liu family's ancestral residence was located on Zijin Mountain. It was an old Jiangnan courtyard, covering an area as large as a football field. To the east of the courtyard was a martial arts training ground.
When Yuan Zeping arrived at the Liu family's ancestral residence, the sun had already set behind the mountains. Darkness replaced light and enveloped the land. The entire Liu family compound was brightly lit, and many young Liu family descendants were practicing martial arts on the training ground.
"Mr. Yuan, why have you come?"
At the entrance of the Liu family's ancestral residence, the Liu family disciples on guard duty saw Yuan Zeping get out of his car and immediately cupped their fists in greeting.
Yuan Zeping had visited the Liu family's ancestral residence more than once. The young Liu family disciples had all seen him and knew that Yuan Zeping was a prominent figure in Jiangnan.
"I haven't been able to get through to Master Liu Qingfeng's phone, so I came to ask about the situation," Yuan Zeping stated his purpose directly.
"Grandpa left several days ago, and I don't know where he went," the young Liu family disciple replied truthfully. He then made a gesture, saying, "Mr. Yuan, I'll take you to Second Grandfather. He should know where Grandpa went."
"Alright."
Yuan Zeping nodded and followed the young Liu family disciple into the Liu family's ancestral residence. Along the ancient stone path, they walked to a house in the south.
"Mr. Yuan, it's been a long time since we last met. Please, come in!"
Liu Qingguang, Liu Qingfeng's brother, had already been informed of Yuan Zeping's arrival. He specifically waited at the door of the room and greeted Yuan Zeping with a warm smile as he approached.
"It has been a long time since I've been here," Yuan Zeping said with a slight nod and then entered the room.
It was a reception room. Liu Qingguang had already arranged for tea to be brewed. As soon as Yuan Zeping sat down, someone served the tea.
Yuan Zeping took a sip of tea and asked, "Master Liu, has your brother contacted you in the last couple of days?"
"No. Three days ago, he told me he was going to Sujiang and hasn't contacted me since. I tried calling him today, but I couldn't get through," Liu Qingguang shook his head. First, he replied to Yuan Zeping, then he realized something was amiss. "Mr. Yuan, has something happened?"
"You don't know what he went to Sujiang for?" Yuan Zeping asked back.
"No," Liu Qingguang shook his head.
"Then you should know about Yuan Qing's death. Three days ago, your brother went to Sujiang to avenge Yuan Qing, but he hasn't told me the result yet, and I can't reach him. I'm worried something might have happened," Yuan Zeping explained his intentions.
This time, before Liu Qingguang could reply, an old man dressed in a black robe walked in.
The old man was advanced in age, but his complexion was ruddy, his eyes were sharp, and he walked with the vigor of a dragon, showing no signs of old age.
He was the Liu family's ancestor, Liu Xin!
"Dad, why have you come out of seclusion?"
Liu Qingguang saw his father appear and quickly stood up, looking confused.
In the past few years, Liu Xin had been in seclusion, comprehending martial arts, and never cared about family affairs. Even Liu Qingguang rarely saw Liu Xin.
"Yuan Zeping, Qingfeng is already a one-star War God. Not many people in this world can kill him. And I heard him mention the person who killed your son was only an eight-star martial artist. Qingfeng could have eliminated him with a flick of his finger!"
Liu Xin did not respond to Liu Qingguang but turned his gaze to Yuan Zeping.
"Master Liu, with Master Qingfeng's strength, killing that little beast would naturally be easy. But he hasn't reported back. I'm worried he might be tricked by the Qin family—your grandson Liu Yidao fell victim to that!"
Yuan Zeping also stood up and said.
"Impossible. To ensure this matter was foolproof, Qingfeng specifically sent people to keep an eye on Qin Yuanzheng and Qin Linhai. Qin Yuanzheng has been stationed at the Jinling base of the Eastern Region Army of the Martial Department, while Qin Linhai is in Donghai."
Liu Xin said indifferently. He not only knew the purpose of Liu Qingfeng's trip to Sujiang but was also fully aware of Liu Qingfeng's arrangements.
"Master Liu, hearing you say that puts my mind at ease."
Upon hearing Liu Xin's words, Yuan Zeping's heart finally settled.
The Martial Department's Eastern Region Army had only Qin Yuanzheng and Qin Linhai, father and son, as War Gods. As long as these two did not make a move, no one could kill Liu Qingfeng.
In reality, Liu Qingfeng's blood had already turned cold!
The third act, orchestrated by Jiang Wuming, began!