Chapter Sixty: The Hotel Exploded!

Inside the luxury car.

Pei Qinghu, who had been forcibly escorted away by security, was still unable to accept what had happened. He called his father and recounted everything that had just transpired.

“Dad, you have to stand up for me.”

“We can’t afford to offend the Huang family for the time being, but that man named Ye—I won’t rest until he’s dead.”

“Now Pianru must hate me. Just thinking about not being able to be with her makes me want to die,” Pei Qinghu fumed with resentment.

Pei Huaide listened quietly to his son’s complaints, then sighed and said gravely, “Son, pull yourself together.”

“A true man knows when to yield and when to stand tall. Let’s not talk about this for now.”

“There’s something else I need to tell you. After some investigation, we’ve learned that the person who poisoned the club before, and was behind the assassination in Panlong Manor, the one who ruined our plans both times, is this Ye Wushang.”

Upon hearing this, Pei Qinghu was shocked. “No way, Dad! He’s the bastard who ruined everything for us?”

“That’s right. He was able to neutralize Master Wang’s strange poison and kill both Xun Wuyang and Ahu. This young man is a master of both medicine and martial arts.”

“So, you and Yao Tiancheng losing to him today was no injustice.”

With this confirmation, Pei Qinghu’s expression grew even darker. Although it wasn’t unjust, his hatred for Ye Wushang only deepened.

Not only did Ye Wushang ruin his personal ambitions, but he also sabotaged the family’s plans. In this competition for the project, the Pei family was determined to win. Anyone who dared to stand in their way would be destroyed without mercy.

“So, Dad, what do we do now?”

“No rush. In three days, the An family will host a banquet to announce their final choice for agency rights.”

“We’ll plant explosives in and around the hotel. Everyone attending will die.”

Pei Huaide drew a deep breath and spoke solemnly, “I’ll avenge you, son. When the time comes, I’ll make sure all the blame falls on Ye Wushang.”

“This time, no matter how skilled that boy is, he won’t escape alive!”

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Huang Family Estate.

“Mr. Ye, I truly can’t thank you enough today.”

“You saved Pianqiang—saving him is like saving me. I can’t imagine how I’d go on if anything happened to him,” Huang Yuanxiang said, bowing deeply to Ye Wushang, tears of gratitude in his eyes.

Huang Pianru couldn’t hide her excitement either. “Mr. Ye, from now on, you are an honored guest of the Huang family.”

“If you ever need anything, just say the word. As long as it’s within our power, we’ll do everything we can.”

Ye Wushang nodded calmly. “Actually, I do have a small favor to ask, Miss Huang.”

“Oh?” Huang Pianru raised an eyebrow, looking at him with interest. “What a coincidence—I also have something I’d like to ask of you.”

“But guests come first. Please speak, I’m all ears.”

Ye Wushang offered an embarrassed smile. “It’s nothing major, really. If it’s convenient, I’d like to take some Langya grass home to cultivate.”

“This would be very helpful for my medicine-making. And if you happen to have any top-quality Langya grass, that would be even better.”

Though Langya grass is poisonous, its toxicity is shrouded in spiritual essence. If it can be separated out and used in alchemy, the results would be doubly effective. Among medicinal herbs, Langya grass ranks at least above average.

“So that’s all,” Huang Pianru said, smiling knowingly. “That’s no problem. The Langya grass was originally grown for my brother’s treatment.”

“Now that you’ve cured him, it’s really only useful for research. I don’t have much practical use for it anymore.”

“I’ll get you some later. As for the top-quality variety, I don’t have any, but perhaps my master does.”

“After all, he gave me the seeds. I’ll ask him for you later.”

The possibility of getting top-quality Langya grass filled Ye Wushang with excitement, though he kept it hidden. “Thank you very much, Miss Huang.”

“You mentioned you had a favor to ask as well. What is it?”

“I…” Huang Pianru hesitated.

She was deeply passionate about medicine—not just for her brother’s sake, but also to achieve a breakthrough of her own. Her master was growing old, and after today, she could see Ye Wushang’s potential clearly.

Following him would surely help her fulfill her ambitions, but to propose it outright would be inappropriate.

After some thought, she decided it would be best to wait until she secured the top-quality Langya grass from her master, and then bring it up as a gift.

“It’s nothing urgent. Let’s talk more once I find the top-quality Langya grass for you.”

Ye Wushang didn’t mind. “That’s fine. If there’s anything I can do, I’ll give it my all.”

Their agreement settled, he checked the time and said, “It’s getting late, and I have other matters to attend to. President Huang, I’ll take my leave.”

“All right, Mr. Ye. Take care.”

“I’ll be in touch if anything comes up with Pianqiang. And since Pianru will be finding Langya grass for you, you two should stay in contact.”

Afterward.

Elder Tang personally escorted Ye Wushang to the gates of the estate.

“Wushang, there were too many people just now, so I couldn't say much.”

“Now that it’s just us, I want to sincerely thank you.”

“You’ve really helped me a great deal this time. I can’t thank you enough,” Elder Tang said, bowing deeply.

Han Xu waved his hand. “It was nothing, Elder Tang, just a small favor.”

“You’ve helped me before, so I’m simply returning the gesture. It’s mutually beneficial—you don’t need to feel indebted.”

He was about to get into the car that Huang Yuanxiang had arranged, but Elder Tang abruptly stopped him. “Wushang, wait a moment.”

“Tell me, have you offended someone from the Pei family?”

“Hmm?” Ye Wushang frowned, then laughed wryly. “Of course—I just ran Pei Qinghu off myself…”

“I don’t mean Pei Qinghu. I’m talking about other members of the Pei family,” Elder Tang said, his expression suddenly grave as he gestured with his lips.

Ye Wushang followed his gaze and saw two men lurking at the corner, watching him closely.

Their expressions were vacant and shifty—clearly not good people.

He could sense a faint aura from them. These two were by no means ordinary.

“Elder Tang, are you saying they were sent by the Pei family to watch me?”

“Why? Is it because of Pei Qinghu?”

Elder Tang shook his head seriously. “I don’t think so.”

“From what I know, the Pei family has clear internal divisions about who handles what.”

“And those two—if I’m not mistaken—are senior consultants of the Pei family, subordinates of the man known in society as Master Wang.”

“He’s a formidable figure, skilled in esoteric arts and geomancy. He rarely takes action, but when he does, it’s always a big deal.”

Ye Wushang’s expression hardened.

If it wasn’t about Pei Qinghu, then there was only one reason the Pei family would be watching him.

As An Lan’s personal bodyguard, he had foiled two assassination and kidnapping attempts, drawing their attention.

If they ever learned that he was also the one who killed Wang Jiaolong, it might not stop at surveillance—they would strike directly!

“Wushang, never mind the help you gave Pianqiang and me.”

“Based on your skills and character alone, I don’t want to see anything happen to you.”

Seeing that Ye Wushang was lost in thought, Elder Tang patted his shoulder and said in a low voice, “Since Master Wang is having you followed, he probably hasn’t figured you out yet. But when the time is right, he’ll make his move.”

“Should I talk to President Huang on your behalf? He is, after all, head of the family association. The Pei family is under him, and I—”

“No need, Elder Tang.”

Ye Wushang shook his head with a smile. “My conscience is clear. If they want to come at me, let them.”

“Sometimes, if they don’t make a move, I can’t get any leverage and am stuck reacting.”

“What do you mean by that, Wushang?”

“Oh, nothing. Just something I’ve realized,” Ye Wushang replied with a smile. “Elder Tang, I have things to do—I’ll be going.”

“We’ll talk on the phone if anything comes up.”

To him, whether it was Master Wang or Master Zhang, they were just passing clouds.

He was in the open, the enemy in the shadows. If they didn’t strike, he wouldn’t know how to respond.

He was even a bit curious—could all of the Pei family’s recent schemes be the handiwork of Master Wang?

If he wanted to solve the problem once and for all, perhaps he should start with that man.

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