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Chapter 467 - 415: The General Withdraws His Chariot, A Situation Of Certain Death

Chapter 467: Chapter 415: The General Withdraws His Chariot, A Situation Of Certain Death

"Xiao Wang, delete the text message, and don’t leave any traces."

After a hearty laugh, Bai Guotao handed the cell phone back to his secretary, Wang Chonghua. A sharp light flashed in his eyes, and the smile on his face was as irrepressible as the spring scenery in March.

"Understood."

Wang Chonghua nodded, then, realizing that Bai Guotao was about to speak to the Bai Family, he tactfully said, "Secretary, I’ll head out first. Call for me anytime if you need something."

Bai Guotao nodded slightly. After Wang Chonghua left the study, he took out his cell phone and dialed the personal number of the Bai Family Master, Bai Yuan.

"Guotao, why are you calling me so late, is there something wrong?"

On the other end of the phone, Bai Yuan was sitting at his desk, originally looking at the material for tomorrow’s ’Elder Council meeting’, contemplating the potential contingencies in the meeting. Suddenly receiving a call from Bai Guotao, he was somewhat surprised—Bai Guotao, as the successor of the third generation of the Bai Family and a strong contender for the future helmsman of Huaxia, naturally knew that the elders at the pinnacle of power would have a meeting tomorrow to set the tone for the two major meetings in March.

"Dad, I know you are preparing for tomorrow’s meeting, but I have a very important matter to report to you, so I’ll take a few minutes of your time," Bai Guotao replied excitedly.

"Oh?"

Hearing Bai Guotao’s words and sensing the excitement in his tone, Bai Yuan was slightly stunned. He put down the material in his hand and said, "Let’s hear it."

"It’s like this..."

With Bai Yuan’s permission, Bai Guotao excitedly relayed the entire matter concerning Ye Fan and his son, not even sparing some of the details.

Throughout the entire account, Bai Yuan did not speak, but his expression continuously changed, from initial bewilderment to surprise, and finally to excitement, like a chameleon.

"Initially, I was worried that just a news report wouldn’t be enough to pin them down. Now that Yan Lei, the director of the Yanhuang Organization Southeast Asia Special Zone Office, is willing to provide evidence to confirm their deeds, they’re definitely doomed this time!" After reporting the whole matter, Bai Guotao couldn’t help but share his opinion.

"If everything you’ve said is accurate, they’re indeed doomed," Bai Yuan agreed with Bai Guotao’s view and added, "However, it would be a bit of a waste to only bring down the father and son with this opportunity."

"Dad, what do you mean?" Bai Guotao’s heart stirred, immediately guessing something.

"After the call, immediately have someone collect the most detailed intelligence about this matter, including the latest developments. It would be best to catch more of Ye Wenhao’s weaknesses. Then, covertly notify the relevant media to further amplify the situation," Bai Yuan indirectly gave his answer. "Furthermore, have the person collecting the intelligence form a written report by eight o’clock tomorrow morning and hand it over to my secretary."

"Dad, are you planning to attack Ye Zhen at the meeting?" Bai Guotao was vaguely excited, seemingly anticipating the spectacle that tomorrow’s meeting would become.

"The Ye Family will inevitably protect their king at the cost of losing their chariot, and that would make us the general capturing the chariot," Bai Yuan said with a slight smile. "However, it’s always good to try. If Ye Wenhao, this chariot, insists on struggling before my general, then the old king could really be left in a checkmate."

Could it be so?

Bai Guotao looked forward in anticipation.

Meanwhile.

Bangkok, in the villa courtyard where Ye Wenhao resided.

Ye Wenhao sat cross-legged on a stone table in the villa’s garden, eyes on his nose, nose on his heart, wholeheartedly absorbing the essence of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi contained within the essence of three plants, replenishing the Essence of Power that he had depleted that evening.

At the same time, Ye Fan sat cross-legged not far from Ye Wenhao on the lawn, participating in meditation cultivation.

Determined to help Ye Wenhao fully restore the Essence of Power he had spent, Ye Fan chose not to absorb the flowing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi from the crimson golden crown. Instead, he slowly took in the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi from above the villa, replenishing the Power he had used up that evening.

Obviously, the father and son were completely unaware of the storm that had erupted online within the past hour; otherwise, they would not be cultivating so calmly.

Ignorance is bliss, but it’s tough on those who are aware.

At the villa’s gate, Ye Wenhao’s secretary was like an ant on a hot pan, pacing about anxiously.

He had seen the online news report half an hour ago and knew that in just less than an hour, it became the headline news, setting fire across Huaxia and the whole world.

The terrifying speed of the news spread made him sense a plot, and he was worried for Ye Wenhao and Ye Fan.

He wanted to report to Ye Wenhao but also knew that Ye Wenhao had been seriously injured that evening and was not sure if he had passed the critical phase. Therefore, he hesitated to enter the villa, planning to report after Ye Wenhao had recovered from his injuries.

Starting twenty minutes ago, Ye Wenhao’s private cell phone started vibrating incessantly. The callers were almost all from the Ye Family.

He was well aware of the purpose of the Ye Family’s calls, and not knowing how to respond, he simply did not answer the phone.

Even though he had made that decision, every time he heard the vibration of the phone, it was like hearing the death knell from hell, sending him into deep anxiety.

"Buzz~"

As Ye Wenhao’s secretary was fraught with anxiety, the sound of the phone vibrating sounded once again.

Upon checking the phone, he was shocked to see the word ’Dad’ and immediately envisioned a lofty figure, which scared him so much that his body stiffened and his hand almost dropped the phone.

"It seems that Old Ye’s brothers and sisters have gone to see Old Ye," the secretary thought briefly after the panic passed and realized Ye Family Patriarch Ye Zhen hadn’t received the news immediately, most likely because the Ye Family members and Ye Zhen’s secretary didn’t dare to report it.

After all, Ye Zhen was one of the main players at tomorrow’s Elder Council meeting and would surely prepare thoroughly tonight.

"It looks like the severity of the situation has completely exceeded my expectations. I must report to Old Ye!"

After Ye Zhen called a second time, Ye Wenhao’s secretary clenched his teeth, made his decision, and stepped into the villa.

Whoosh!

At the stone table in the villa’s garden, Ye Wenhao almost completely absorbed the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi from the plant essences. Hearing the footsteps, he instantly opened his eyes.

Ye Fan too opened his eyes; he had been intending to persuade Ye Wenhao to absorb the Primordial Qi from the crimson golden crown, but seeing Ye Wenhao’s panic-stricken secretary approaching, he set his notions aside, planning to speak after Ye Wenhao had finished talking with his secretary.

"Old Secretary, something terrible has happened!"

Before the secretary even approached Ye Wenhao and his son Ye Fan, her voice could already be heard, sounding extremely worried.

"What’s the matter?"

Ye Wenhao leaped down from the stone table and asked in a deep voice.

"An hour ago..."

The secretary quickly relayed the news report and the sensation it had caused.

By the time the secretary had reported a third of the information, Ye Wenhao’s expression had turned very grave, his eyebrows completely furrowed into a Chuan character.

Ye Fan, on the other hand, showed a look of shock at first, but then gradually regained his composure, squinting his eyes with a cold light flickering within, deep in thought.

"Old Secretary, in the past twenty minutes, your siblings and leaders all called you. I didn’t know how to respond to them, so I dared not answer the phone." After summarizing the situation, the secretary handed over the phone to Ye Wenhao, adding her remarks.

Perhaps because he hadn’t yet figured out how to explain to Ye Zhen, Ye Wenhao didn’t immediately reach out to take the phone, instead pondering over a counterstrategy with a focused expression.

Hmm?

Seeing this, Ye Fan was about to say something, but before he could speak, he clearly sensed four martial artists’ auras rushing towards them rapidly, including Yan Lei’s from the Yanhuang Organization Southeast Asia Special Zone Office.

"Xiao Fan, this matter seems very thorny. Why don’t you leave first, and I’ll think of a strategy to deal with this," Ye Wenhao urged, also sensing Yan Lei’s aura, knowing the purpose of Yan Lei and his three companions’ visit.

"Dad, I didn’t activate the Ghostly Gourd and the Ghost Ring just now."

Ye Fan said with a wry smile. Yan Lei was an invincible presence among Innate Great Perfection Stage Martial Artists, and if Ye Fan didn’t use the Ghostly Gourd and the Ghost Ring to conceal his aura, Yan Lei would surely sense it.

Ye Wenhao paused at these words, cursing himself for his confusion, then added, "Given the situation, we can only meet the soldiers with the general, and the flood with earth. We need to figure out their ultimate aim first."

"Mm."

Ye Fan nodded faintly, casting his gaze outside the courtyard of the villa.

Quickly, a domestic-made Hongqi off-road vehicle arrived outside the villa’s courtyard, and Yan Lei stepped out with three members of the Yanhuang Organization Southeast Asia Special Zone Office, walking directly into the villa’s courtyard.

"Special Chief, I’m truly sorry. I had planned to come tomorrow morning to inquire about the previous events from you and your esteemed son, but circumstances have forced me to come earlier," Yan Lei led the way, his voice carrying before he arrived, seemingly polite, but his expression was no longer as respectful as it had been on the mountain; instead, it was stern.

As Yan Lei’s polite words rang in his ears and he saw Yan Lei’s stern demeanor, neither Ye Wenhao nor Ye Fan made a sound.

"Special Chief, I presume you’re already aware of the news report circulating online?"

Seeing their reaction, Yan Lei inwardly cursed Ye Wenhao and Ye Fan for playing dumb and cut to the chase.

"Just found out," Ye Wenhao said in a low voice.

"Up to now, that news report has caused a huge sensation in Huaxia and even around the world, and it is spreading at an unimaginable rate."

Yan Lei spoke earnestly, "In order to fulfill my duty to investigate the truth of the matter and explain to Yanhuang Organization headquarters, your esteemed son needs to follow me to the office for interrogation."

"Interrogation?"

Upon hearing these two words, Ye Wenhao’s face darkened: "Director Yan, do I also need to accompany you for interrogation?"

"You are the Special Chief, and I have no authority to interrogate you," Yan Lei answered Ye Wenhao’s anger with neither arrogance nor deference.

"Director Yan, are you certain it’s interrogation, not investigation?" Ye Wenhao’s anger was unstoppable.

"Certain!"

Yan Lei met his stare squarely. At this point, there was no need for pretense in front of Ye Wenhao anymore.

"I’ll go with you."

Seeing that Yan Lei was ready to confront the issue head-on, Ye Fan stepped forward before Ye Wenhao lost his temper, first glancing at Yan Lei, then turning to look at his father’s angry and grave face and smiling slightly, "Dad, you don’t need to worry about me; I’ll be fine."

"Uh..."

As Ye Fan’s words reached his ears and he saw Ye Fan’s composed smile, everyone, including Yan Lei and the four members of the Yanhuang Organization, was stunned.

Clearly... they had never imagined that Ye Fan would exhibit such a demeanor in the face of a seemingly certain death situation!

Not just them, even Ye Wenhao was stunned!

Although he knew that his son had turned dangers into opportunities time and again in his confrontations with the Bai Family and Qinghong Organization, winning in the end, he thought this situation was far too dangerous, almost a dead end!

Could Xiao Fan have a way to break through?

Impossible!

Almost instinctively, Ye Wenhao dismissed the possibility.

At the same time, he was also curious about what made Ye Fan remain so composed in the face of certain doom?

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