Chapter 399: Chapter 398 Wang Lei’s Responsibility
For Wang Lei, after leaving the Hidden Sect World, he could live well anywhere in the world.
Now, in a small county like Huangyang County, he had rented a two-bedroom apartment near an under-construction residential project on the outskirts, and aside from visiting the father and son every day, he spent the rest of his time in his room practicing cultivation.
He took Yang Fei’s concern over being followed very seriously, but as twenty days passed without incident, he began to think that Yang Fei’s worries were unnecessary considering the arrogance and complacency of those from the Hidden Sect World.
After all, once those people confirmed Yang Fei’s identity as a Taoist Inheritor, they would definitely go after Yang Fei first, rather than take such a roundabout way to deal with Yang Fei’s family.
That afternoon, having meditated the whole day, Wang Lei opened his eyes, jumped out of bed, and went to the window to look at the bustling construction site across from him, quickly spotting two familiar figures.
Looking at those two, Wang Lei felt a tinge of envy.
Life like theirs, though simple and plain, was the most meaningful.
A father’s kindness and a son’s filial piety created a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
This caused Wang Lei to be somewhat melancholic.
He thought of his little sister at home—the one who was kindest and dearest to him.
Considering the time, she must be 23 by now, surely grown up into a beautiful and graceful young woman.
He didn’t know whether the family had arranged her marriage or whether she had found a satisfying suitor.
At this thought, a fierce look flashed across Wang Lei’s eyes.
He felt that his sister should see the outside world.
She should find someone she truly liked to spend her life with, rather than being treated like a pawn, used by the family for strategic marriages with other families or Sects.
As he was lost in thought, Wang Lei suddenly narrowed his eyes.
Despite the distance of two hundred meters, he recognized at a glance that the man who had suddenly appeared was out of the ordinary.
Staring hard, he saw the man’s profile and felt a sense of familiarity.
Suddenly, the man turned his head and glanced in Wang Lei’s direction.
Seeing the man’s face clearly, Wang Lei’s expression changed, and he quickly dashed out of the room.
Damn it!
They had actually come.
And it was this guy.
Wang Lei rushed out of the room at great speed and waited anxiously after pressing the elevator button.
He hoped nothing bad would happen.
The man’s intent should only be to threaten Yang Fei by using Yang Changjin and his son Yang Hao and should not harm them before Yang Fei showed up.
...
"Uncle Yang, I am a friend of Yang Fei’s, and I have something to discuss with you."
On the construction site, Yang Changjin was suddenly addressed by a refined-looking young man.
Seeing that his father had been sought out, Yang Hao quickly joined in, smiling as he said, "Hello, sir, I’m Yang Hao. Do you really know my brother?"
The young man nodded with a smile, "Of course I know him. He has run into some trouble recently, and he asked me to take care of you and your father."
Upon hearing this, Yang Changjin and Yang Hao’s expressions changed, with Yang Hao exclaiming in shock, "What? My... my brother is in trouble?"
Yang Changjin was even more anxious, asking, "Young man, what kind of trouble has my nephew encountered? Is it serious? Can it be resolved?"
The young man replied with a smile, "It’s manageable, and you don’t need to worry too much."
Yang Hao, puzzled, said, "My sister-in-law is so capable; how could my brother run into trouble?"
"Your sister-in-law is also in trouble, both of them have been unreachable lately," the young man said.
Yang Hao took out his cellphone and dialed Yang Fei’s number.
The call was answered by an automated message indicating a shutdown.
Yang Changjin anxiously asked, "Well, can you get through to your brother?"
Yang Hao shook his head.
The young man said, "It’s not safe to talk here. Follow me, and I’ll fill you in on what happened."
Yang Changjin and Yang Hao, both honest farmers brimming with doubts, could not reach Yang Fei as his phone was indeed switched off. Worried for him and upon hearing he was in trouble, they quickly instructed their workers and followed the young man out of the construction site.
As the skyscraper had already reached over ten stories, they took the crane down to the ground level. Just as they entered the dim basement, Yang Changjin, concerned for his nephew and about to voice his questions, was suddenly seized by the throat.
Yang Changjin, a mere commoner, was caught off guard by the man’s swift move and his throat was clutched in an instant. His eyes widened in terror as he stared at the assailant.
Yang Hao was startled by the abrupt turn of events and glared at the young man angrily: "Who are you, what do you want, let go of my father," he demanded as he rushed forward, swinging his fist.
"Thump!"
Before he could reach him, he took a kick to the stomach and was sent flying, tumbling to the ground unable to stand up again.
While clutching Yang Changjin’s throat, the young man’s gaze fixed on a spot in the basement, and with a smile he said, "I didn’t expect a Martial Arts expert would be protecting two mere farmers."
From the shadows, Wang Lei stepped forward.
It was his arrival that had put the young man on alert, prompting him to grab Yang Changjin by the throat, taking a hostage.
As the young man recognized Wang Lei, he paused for a moment, a flash of understanding in his eyes, and said in a deep voice, "It’s you?"
Wang Lei nodded, "It is me. I didn’t expect you to recognize me after ten years."
The young man chuckled, "Yeah, a decade in the blink of an eye. It’s surprising to find that the Wang Family’s prodigy, who vanished after running away from home, has been hiding in the mortal world. Hahaha, how sad for the Wang Family."
Wang Lei snorted, "I am no longer with the Wang Family; I have no ties to them."
"Tsk tsk, you make it sound so easy. The blood of the Wang Family still flows in you, and the skills you have come from them. How can you truly sever ties with the Wang Family?" the young man said with scorn.
Wang Lei frowned, anger apparent on his face.
Although unable to speak with his throat constricted, Yang Changjin listened with growing horror, not understanding the cryptic conversation between the two young men, both of whom seemed to be fearsome characters. He became increasingly panicked, clueless about the trouble Yang Fei was in and why such formidable characters were involved.
"Your being here means you know Yang Fei, perhaps you’re even in league with him, right?" the young man looked at Wang Lei with a confidently sly smile, his eyes astute.
Wang Lei nodded, "That’s right. He’s a good friend of mine, we share life-and-death friendship."
Yang Changjin and Yang Hao breathed a sigh of relief.
The two were not together; this man had come to save them.
Yet at the same time, father and son grew more concerned.
Who had Yang Fei offended to the extent that even his family was implicated? And why would he need someone to protect them covertly?
Wang Lei looked at Yang Changjin, still gripped by the throat, and Yang Hao, who lay on the ground groaning in pain, and said to the young man with a grave tone, "If you’ve come for Yang Fei, then go to him. Why harm the innocent?"
"I’ve already looked for him, but he’s gone into hiding. I waited for several days, but he never showed up, so I had to resort to this to draw him out," the young man explained.
"If you let them go, I assure you, I’ll make sure he comes to meet you," Wang Lei said.
After a moment’s thought, and a smile on his face, the young man replied, "You, Wang Lei, are a man of your word, of course, I believe you."
Wang Lei inwardly exhaled in relief.
However, the young man didn’t immediately release Yang Changjin; instead, with a cold expression, he said, "But I don’t trust that Yang Fei will listen to you. I don’t want to waste too much time here outside. I need to see him tonight. So, if some sort of unfortunate accident were to happen that the lad can’t accept, I believe he’d come running right away."