Chapter 138: The Lan Group Crisis!

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They reached an agreement.

Wang Xiaolong led his men away.

Ye Wushang, meanwhile, waited in a small pavilion halfway up the mountain for Lord Rabbit to arrive.

He had just called to say that the gold, silver, and jade pieces had all been polished, exactly according to the designs Ye Wushang had provided, without the slightest discrepancy.

The old craftsmen had all been sent back to the docks, while Lord Rabbit had brought the finished pieces with him.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Wushang sat cross-legged and closed his eyes to rest his mind.

He was regulating his inner strength in preparation for the breakthrough that would soon come.

At the same time, he was deep in thought.

Now that Wang Xiaolong was willing to help, finding out what Pei Huaide and Peng Haidong were really plotting should not be too difficult.

The only thing that aroused his suspicion was the connection between Peng Haidong and Huang Yuanxiang.

He had repeatedly pressed Wang Xiaolong for answers just now, but the information Wang Xiaolong had revealed was scant. He had only said that Huang Yuanxiang had some leverage over him in Peng Haidong’s hands.

As for what it was exactly, no one knew.

“Huang Yuanxiang once helped me.”

“His daughter has now taken me as her master and is learning medicine from me.”

“If they really are working together, things could become rather troublesome.”

Ye Wushang felt increasingly restless.

Just then, the sharp screech of brakes suddenly rang out.

Opening his eyes, he saw Lord Rabbit hurrying over with a black bag in his hand.

“It’s done, Mr. Ye.”

Lord Rabbit’s face was alight with excitement as he handed over the bag.

“Following the designs you gave me, the six craftsmen worked overtime and finished polishing everything. I supervised the entire process myself. Not a single detail is off. Please inspect them.”

Ye Wushang took the bag and began examining its contents.

The patterns.

The shapes.

Even the colors.

Everything was indeed identical to what was drawn on the designs.

The only flaw was the material itself. Some of the pieces were warped, while others had grooves and dents.

That was all because the gold, silver, and jade were too ordinary. They might suffice for breaking through this barrier, but there was no guarantee they would work next time.

It seemed that afterward he would have to make further inquiries.

“Mr. Ye, is something wrong?”

Seeing the solemn expression on Ye Wushang’s face, Lord Rabbit grew anxious.

Ye Wushang waved a hand and nodded.

“Nothing is wrong. You did well, Lord Rabbit.”

“Keep up the good work. You’ll be rewarded generously later.”

“Listen to you, Mr. Ye. As long as I can work for you, that’s enough. I truly wouldn’t dare hope for anything else.”

Lord Rabbit smiled.

Ye Wushang rose to his feet and took a deep breath.

“You have another task now. It’s very important. I’ll only feel at ease if I leave it to you.”

“Just say the word, Mr. Ye. Even if you want me to climb a mountain of blades or descend into a sea of fire—”

“It’s not that serious.”

Ye Wushang shook his head and said gravely, “I’ve received word that Huang Yuanxiang has dealings with Peng Haidong of the War Dragon Sect.”

“It seems there may even be some leverage over Huang Yuanxiang in Peng Haidong’s hands. Find out everything you can and uncover the entire story.”

“What?”

Lord Rabbit was stunned. He turned to glance at the Huang family estate.

“But Huang Yuanxiang is the president of the Chamber of Commerce.”

“How could he possibly be involved with an underground force like the War Dragon Sect?”

“It’s only a suspicion for now. I need you to investigate and find out the truth.”

Ye Wushang’s expression turned cold.

Lord Rabbit wisely fell silent. After a few brief words, he immediately set about conducting the investigation.

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Then Ye Wushang carried the bag to the medicinal herb field.

The Huang family’s efficiency had to be acknowledged. In less than two hours, they had already sealed off the entire field. Guards had been stationed at every exit, and the area had been completely covered with black-and-white screens. Looking out, one could not see where it ended.

“Piaoruo?”

As Ye Wushang approached and was about to enter, he saw Huang Pianruo bent over, busy with something.

Hearing his voice, Huang Pianruo straightened. In her hands, she held a cup of steaming tea.

“Wushang, although I don’t know exactly what you intend to do, given your medical abilities and the fact that you’re using this herb field for the purpose, I assume it has something to do with medicine.”

“I don’t know how long you’ll be here, so I took the liberty of brewing tea for you and preparing some pastries.”

“If you become tired later, you can take a break and relax.”

Ye Wushang was stunned.

He had not expected her to think things through so carefully.

Not only had she quickly arranged for the medicinal field to be sealed off, she had personally prepared tea and pastries as well.

He was touched, yet at the same time somewhat ashamed.

Remembering how directly he had rejected her at the estate earlier, he felt almost too embarrassed to face her.

“Take a look at our young mistress, and then take a look at yourself. Don’t you feel ashamed?”

At that moment, Little Cui approached while arranging the pastries, curling her lips.

“It’s like a dog biting Lü Dongbin—you don’t recognize a good heart when you see one.”

“Mr. Ye, forgive me for saying so, but our young mistress has gone this far for you. Don’t you understand how she feels?”

“Little Cui…”

Huang Pianruo’s pretty face flushed.

Ye Wushang looked awkward as well.

The formation and the breakthrough were matters of great importance, and the commotion they caused might be considerable.

If someone remained here watching, unexpected complications might arise.

“I understand.”

“I told you that in a few days I would teach Pianruo about medicine.”

“Besides, the wind is strong outside, and I may need to stay here for quite some time.”

“You should go back for now. I’ll contact you later.”

Hearing this, Little Cui’s pretty face turned icy.

“Ye Wushang, don’t push it too far!”

“Little Cui, enough. Just do as he says.”

Huang Pianruo sighed inwardly but did not let it show. Pressing her lips together, she said, “Then, Wushang, we’ll go back first.”

“If you need anything later, just tell the others.”

“I’ve instructed them to comply with every request you make.”

With that, she turned and walked toward the estate.

Although Little Cui followed her, she continued muttering under her breath.

She believed in Ye Wushang’s abilities.

But his character was another matter entirely.

She had once held a favorable impression of him, but now she could not describe the disgust she felt.

Ye Wushang could do nothing about it.

Perhaps Huang Pianruo had feelings for him, but there was still An Lan by his side.

His most urgent task was to cultivate as quickly as possible, achieve the level of power his father had once set for him, and head to the capital to rescue his birth mother.

“Listen carefully, all of you.”

“No one is to come in without my command.”

“Even if you hear the greatest commotion imaginable, you are not to enter.”

Ye Wushang looked toward the security guards responsible for watching the area and spoke loudly.

They all took their orders from Huang Pianruo. Whatever she told them to do, they would do.

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The night passed in silence, and before long, dawn arrived.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

A series of thunderous crashes rang out like massive bells, deafening everyone who heard them.

The screens surrounding the area billowed violently, as though battered by raging winds and torrential rain. The guards watching outside were left dumbfounded.

They badly wanted to investigate, but Ye Wushang had given his orders. All they could do was watch in silence.

Inside the screens, the gold, silver, and jade pieces arranged in every direction had all been crushed into powder, scattering across the ground like flower petals.

Ye Wushang, who had remained motionless, suddenly opened his eyes. Brilliant light burst from them.

His fists moved like dancing dragons, his legs coiled beneath him. His entire body hung suspended in midair, and every movement he made carried the force of a tiger and the momentum of landslides and crashing seas.

The instant he landed, the entire earth seemed to tremble.

“Qi Tempering Realm, First Layer, Initial Stage!”

Ye Wushang roared with excitement, unable to conceal the joy on his face.

His strength had multiplied. Killing a bull with a single punch would now be effortless.

His movements had become subtle and exquisite—swift as a startled hare, slippery as a fish in water. To say he could slip into the night with the wind would not be an exaggeration.

His five senses and spiritual awareness had grown especially sharp. He was not yet capable of seeing a thousand miles or hearing the slightest sound carried on the wind, but no movement within several miles could escape his notice.

“My alchemy has also reached a higher level of perfection.”

“The effects of the pills I refine are at least three or four times stronger than before.”

“With that, I’ll be able to raise my cultivation even faster.”

Ye Wushang clenched his fists and looked up at the sky.

Mother, wait for me. I’ll come to save you soon!

Father, don’t worry. I’ll not only rescue Mother, I’ll find you as well, and our family will be reunited!

Ring, ring.

Just then, his phone suddenly rang.

He took it out and saw that the caller was Xu Wei.

His heart sank at once.

Yesterday, he had learned that she was Wang Xiaolong’s mistress and that she intended to betray Lan Ruoxue. The last trace of goodwill he had held toward her had vanished completely.

“Hello…”

After a moment’s hesitation, Ye Wushang answered the call.

But before he could say anything, the other party unleashed a furious tirade like a barrage of cannon fire.

“You useless piece of trash! Look at what you’ve done!”

“You insisted on urging General Manager Lan to develop a new medicine and expand the markets of the An and Lan families.”

“Now look at the mess you’ve created. The medicinal materials have arrived, but the people in the research department have refused to work.”

“If no one makes the medicine, how are we supposed to answer to all those customers who placed orders?”

“What exactly are you plotting? Are you deliberately trying to ruin General Manager Lan?”

“Even though you’re divorced, there’s no need to drive her into the ground!”

“I used to think you were merely a good-for-nothing, but I never imagined you could be so petty. You—you’re simply not human!”

Hearing this, Ye Wushang frowned in confusion.

“What are you talking about?”

“What do you mean, the research department has stopped working? And what orders?”

“Stop pretending you don’t know. Did you already know that Zhang Yanhong, the head of our research department, used to be enemies with Xue Kaichen of Medicine King Pharmaceuticals?”

“You had her use their medicinal materials to make the medicine. Wasn’t that deliberately meant to humiliate her?”

“I’m telling you, more than five million worth of orders have been placed since last night. If we can’t deliver within three days, the Lan family will have to pay triple the amount in breach-of-contract damages. This whole mess was caused by you, and you must bear full responsibility!”

Beep. Beep.

Ye Wushang was still trying to ask more questions when she hung up indignantly.

He called back, but she did not answer. After he tried several more times, she turned off her phone entirely.

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