Lian Xing had previously wondered which of the Five Great Nobles might consider past ties and rescue her from Lin Yuhai’s clutches. Yet the outcome left Lian Xing utterly hopeless, for the other party truly ignored worldly matters and disputes, showing no intention of intervening.
This plunged Lian Xing into despair, even preparing for death. But who would have thought, when all seemed lost, a new path unfolded!
Out of nowhere emerged Cheng Yaojin, and not just any Cheng Yaojin, but one so formidable, who not only saved her but also lifted the Soul Devouring Heart Control Technique from her. But who exactly was he!
Given his formidable capability, why didn’t he confront Lin Yuhai head-on?
Was he afraid? Did he know he couldn’t defeat Lin Yuhai, thus avoiding a direct confrontation?
Yet considering he could rescue her right under Lin Yuhai’s nose, he shouldn’t be incapable against Lin Yuhai.
Moreover, who was he, and why did he rescue her?
Lian Xing couldn’t fathom it, and she was sure she didn’t know this man beforehand. They had never interacted, entirely chance acquaintances.
After pondering for a while, Lian Xing exhaled silently and withdrew her gaze.
Unable to comprehend, Lian Xing opted not to dwell further, knowing that if he had enmity with Lin Yuhai, she’d eventually learn his identity.
As thoughts shifted, Lian Xing began worrying again.
Previously in Yang City, she was there solely on her master’s orders, watching the Ye family’s every move, paying attention to Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi. But now returning to Yang City was impossible.
If she forcefully returned, it would be like walking into a lion’s den.
Seek refuge with Ye Xunhuan?
Lin Yuhai finding out would bring trouble there too, and Ye Xunhuan certainly couldn’t stand against Lin Yuhai, who already harbored intentions to kill Ye Xunhuan.
If she sought refuge with Ye Xunhuan, she’d only burden him.
Unable to return to Yang City, unable to seek Ye Xunhuan’s help, Lian Xing suddenly felt homeless.
Of course, she could find her master, but her master had once said to return only with Qiu Ruoxi.
Yet, she couldn’t possibly take Qiu Ruoxi away; Qiu Ruoxi wouldn’t willingly follow her.
Furthermore, Ye Xunhuan already distrusted her. Taking Qiu Ruoxi was unrealistic; Ye Xunhuan wouldn’t agree.
Lian Xing sighed softly, "Lian Xing, you’re truly miserable now, like a lost dog, nowhere to go!"
"Now you realize you’re a lost dog..."
A voice suddenly rings in schadenfreude.
At hearing this gleeful voice, Lian Xing’s face changes slightly and she looks toward its source.
On a tree branch ahead sits a man in a neat Zhongshan suit, casually drinking from a bottle of wine.
The man, not particularly handsome, appears ordinary and would blend unnoticed amongst a crowd.
Upon seeing him, Lian Xing’s expression turns cold: "Ye Nanfeng, you dare show your face to me!"
Ye Nanfeng, hearing Lian Xing’s words, seems a bit displeased: "Why shouldn’t I appear before you? I haven’t wronged you!"
"You stood by as I was left to die!"
"Yet you didn’t die, did you?"
"If I indeed were dying, would you have saved me?"
"No!" Ye Nanfeng says without hesitation, "Rules must be upheld, after all. Besides, you brought Lin Yuhai upon yourself!"
"He’s dangerous; surviving him, you’re lucky!"
Lian Xing snorts, "I had someone of importance aiding me."
"I saw," Ye Nanfeng replies nonchalantly, "That person seemed familiar, like I’ve seen them somewhere, but I can’t recall!"
"You know them?"
"Very familiar!" Ye Nanfeng reflects thoughtfully, "He noticed me but ignored me!"
"He noticed you?"
"You silly girl! To take you away unharmed under Lin Yuhai’s nose without alerting him is beyond my ability!" Ye Nanfeng remarks calmly, "Even challenging Lin Yuhai wouldn’t be difficult for him."
"Is...is he that capable?" Lian Xing expresses deep surprise.
"At least I’m no match for him."
"Is there anyone out of your league, master of alcohol?"
"Your master is one!" Ye Nanfeng expresses helplessly, "But I didn’t expect another to appear!"
"Dammit, where did he come from? And I feel I recognize him, very familiar!"
Ye Nanfeng scratches his head confusedly, clearly bothered by the familiarity yet unable to identify the person.
"Could he be one of your Nobles..."
"My dear aunt, your imagination is bold!" Ye Nanfeng responds in exasperation, "Only I among the Five Great Nobles share your background. The other three are foreigners!"
"So there’s one missing?"
"I haven’t met the Central noble," Ye Nanfeng says promptly, "But I’m certain he’s none of our Five Great Nobles!"
"Think hard on who he might be?"
"I can’t recall!"
"Why didn’t you show yourself earlier and ask?"
"Would I be a fool? I’m not his match, plus we may only intervene with those from the underground world. He’s not one, nor is he disrupting its order. Why engage him for no reason?" Ye Nanfeng scoffs, "Besides, he bears no hostility toward me, why provoke him?"
"Ye Nanfeng, I really wonder how you became one of the Nobles. Did you pull strings? You wouldn’t help even as your friend was dying..."
"That you should ask my deceased master, why he chose me!" Ye Nanfeng retorts, "But let me tell you, I’ve got my eyes on Ye Xunhuan. I plan to have him succeed me as a Noble, while I live freely!"
"You want Ye Xunhuan to be your world’s order keeper?"
"Don’t you think he fits the role?" Ye Nanfeng mentions seriously, "Wide connections, bold enough to challenge rulers, with solid ability and resilience. Most importantly..."
"Shut up!" Lian Xing interrupts Ye Nanfeng, "Ye Nanfeng, drop this notion. If my master learns you’re targeting Ye Xunhuan..."
"I really am targeting him. I came here to see if you’d survive. If you didn’t, I’d clean up; since you survived, I’m heading to Jiang City to find Ye Xunhuan!" Ye Nanfeng grumbles, "To succeed me!"