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Chapter 96 - 090 [The Chess Game Begins]

Chapter 96: Chapter 090 [The Chess Game Begins]

Taiwan is located in the center of the Pacific shipping routes and serves as a vital economic, trade, and transportation hub linking Huaxia with countries in the Pacific region. It is also a strategic military location.

The Taiwan Strait is a key maritime passageway between the northern and southern regions of Huaxia and acts as a natural barrier along the southern Huaxia coast. However, owing to various reasons, Taiwan only came under Huaxia’s control after the outbreak of the destroy virus, forming one of Huaxia’s five major special zones along with Nangang, Nan Ao, Southeast Asia, and North Korea.

As the underworld of Hanghu underwent upheaval, at the Nanqinghong Headquarters in Taipei, an elder from the Hongwu Sect paid a visit to Lin Tianyi, the Ruler of the Nanqinghong.

As the Ruler of the Nanqinghong, Lin Tianyi didn’t exude the fierce and menacing aura of someone like Qiao Bazhi. On the contrary, he wore silk robes all year round, enjoyed practicing calligraphy, and exuded an air of scholarly elegance, appearing more like a scholar than a gang leader.

Although he was over fifty, there wasn’t a single wrinkle on Lin Tianyi’s forehead; his complexion was rosy, and even ... his hands had skin as tender as that of a baby.

"It looks like Brother Lin is about to make another breakthrough. Congratulations, congratulations."

Seeing signs of rejuvenation in Lin Tianyi, the elder from the Hongwu Sect knew this was a result of Lin channeling his power to his skin, and he congratulated him immediately.

"Brother Huang flatters me, I’ve only fortunately touched upon the threshold of the Peak stage of Innate," Lin Tianyi said with a slight smile. Then, changing the subject, "I suppose Brother Huang has come today for matters regarding Hanghu?"

"Yes, my disciple Qu Feng followed Brother Lin’s men to inland Hanghu, partly to help Brother Lin deal with the Dong hai Gang, and partly to investigate the disappearance of our sect’s disciple, Wu He."

Addressing the serious issue at hand, the elder named Huang Qi sobered up, saying earnestly, "Currently, Qu Feng and our sect have lost contact. The Sect Leader called Brother Lin, and Brother Lin also couldn’t get in touch with those in Hanghu, so he specifically sent me here to communicate with Brother Lin."

"Just now, I got in touch with a spy we planted in the Hanghu Police," Lin Tianyi said, his face looking a bit grim.

"According to the information from the other side, Qu Feng and my men successfully kidnapped the daughter of Situ Chen, the leader of the Dong hai Gang, but it’s very likely they were suddenly attacked by Situ Chen and his men."

"Brother Lin, do you mean to say that Qu Feng and the others are likely in grave danger?"

Huang Qi’s expression changed. Although the Hongwu Sect was powerful, they had only a few Innate Masters, and Qu Feng was one of those most likely to step into the Innate Realm. Losing Qu Feng would be a significant loss for the Hongwu Sect.

"Yes, otherwise my people wouldn’t have delayed reporting back about the situation there."

Lin Tianyi nodded slightly, frowning. "Moreover, according to the information just now, Situ Chen, in a fit of rage, sent people to smash several of our Nanqinghong establishments in Hanghu and injured many."

"Brother Lin, according to the intelligence you previously provided, aside from one named Fei Si who is at the Great Perfection of Postnatal realm, Situ Chen of the Dong hai Gang doesn’t have other powerful experts. With the strength of Qu Feng and his team, it’s highly unlikely that they would meet their demise in Hanghu!" For Huang Qi, he cared less about Nachinghong’s establishments and more about Qu Feng’s demise.

"Brother Huang, there are only two explanations at this point," Lin Tianyi said gravely.

"First, our intelligence might be inaccurate, and Situ Chen might have secretly had the support of other powerful experts. Second, it’s very possible that Qu Feng and my men encountered someone from the Yanhuang Organization!"

"The Yanhuang Organization?"

At the mention of these four words, Huang Qi’s expression grew grave; like all Martial Artists, he harbored a deep fear of the Yanhuang Organization — an organization that had the power to eradicate any Martial Arts Sect!

"Brother Huang might not be aware, but three days ago, Ye Wenhao parachuted into Jiangnan and became the second-in-command there ..." Lin Tianyi continued.

"Ye ... Ye Wenhao?"

Before Lin Tianyi could finish, Huang Qi’s face suddenly changed!

Originally, as an elder of the Hongwu Sect, Huang Qi had no connections with Ye Wenhao, a scion of the top Huaxia family. However, Ye Wenhao’s other identity made his name well-known among all those in the Martial Arts World!

The top of the Qing bang!

Twenty years ago, Ye Wenhao, who hailed from the premier Ye Family, suddenly appeared in the Martial Arts World and, with an overwhelming force, defeated the then-number-one of Qing bang, replacing him in a battle that shook the Huaxia Martial Arts World!

The Qing bang refers to the ranking list of the top young experts under thirty in the Huaxia Martial Arts World.

All young experts honor being ranked on Qing bang!

"Twenty years ago, after the earth-shattering battle by Ye Wenhao, he withdrew from the Martial Arts World to focus on political career advancements, aiming to peak in red political power."

Seeing Huang Qi’s stunned look, Lin Tianyi continued: "Recently, Ye Wenhao headed to Jiangnan to fulfill a gold-plated assignment. In this context, to contend a powerful stance against Jianghu People, it’s possible he sent people or personally eliminated both Qu Feng and my men."

Huang Qi fell silent.

Because if it was really Ye Wenhao who acted personally, then the matter completely exceeded his control, and he needed to report it to the Hongwu Sect Leader.

"Of course, this is just my personal judgment. What the actual truth is, there is still no accurate information," Lin Tianyi said, seeing Huang Qi’s silence.

"My suggestion is that our sides each send people to Hanghu to thoroughly investigate this matter. Once the truth emerges, then we can make further plans. What do you think, Brother Huang?"

"I agree with your decision, but as you said, with Ye Wenhao in Hanghu, if we send people again, might he strike once more?"

Huang Qi’s brow furrowed deeply; although he did not know just how powerful Ye Wenhao had become today, given Ye Wenhao’s terrifying strength displayed twenty years ago, not only the people from Nanqinghong and Hongwu Sect, but even he and Lin Tianyi were undoubtedly doomed if they encountered Ye Wenhao!

"Brother Huang, Ye Wenhao is indeed mighty, but you have forgotten one thing — currently, he is wholeheartedly pursuing a career in politics, and in that sense, he isn’t truly one of Jianghu. And if he aspires to reach the peak of red power, he absolutely cannot afford to commit reckless killings!" Lin Tianyi’s eyes sparkled with confidence as he stated, "So long as our people in Hanghu don’t act rashly, Ye Wenhao will definitely not make a move. At most, he might just have us monitored! And ... that won’t affect our investigation of the truth!"

"Since Brother Lin is so confident, let’s proceed as Brother Lin suggests," Huang Qi pondered for a moment and said, "I’ll go back and report this matter to the Sect Leader and have him send someone."

"Good," Lin Tianyi nodded, saying, "I plan to send Ao Feng and Quick Blade Wang Dong to go."

Hm?

Startled by Lin Tianyi’s words, Huang Qi was taken aback. He hadn’t expected that Lin Tianyi would send his son to the perilous Hanghu and also one of his Eight Great Kings, Quick Blade Wang Dong!

After his surprise, Huang Qi vaguely felt that Lin Tianyi was trying to use Ye Wenhao to intimidate his son Lin Ao Feng and thus temper Lin Ao Feng’s arrogant and domineering nature.

Realizing this, Huang Qi said, "In that case, I will suggest to the Sect Leader that Yang Qing should go."

"Good!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Tianyi knew that Huang Qi had understood his intentions.

Because... Yang Qing, referred to by Huang Qi, was a leading figure of the younger generation of the Hongwu Sect and could at any moment become an Innate Master, possessing the strength to contend for the top ten places in the Qing List!

Such stature and ability made Yang Qing, like Lin Ao Feng, have a smooth and obstacle-free journey, lacking in setbacks. Therefore, if Yang Qing were to go, it would be a great opportunity for temperance, possibly allowing him to fully step into the Innate Realm.

Yanjing.

In an inconspicuous alley, an old man in a black robe walked briskly, his figure flickering uncertainly, almost like a ghost.

Soon, the old man leaped into a courtyard house with a flash.

"Who?"

In the study of the courtyard, Chu Ji, who was enthralled in reading "Qimen Dunjia," suddenly became aware of the noise outside, abruptly stood up, and barked a command.

Creak!

Along with a light sound, the door of the study slowly opened, and the old man stepped into the study.

"Mas... Master?"

Startled at the sight of the old man, Chu Ji was so shocked that her "Qimen Dunjia" slipped from her hands and landed on the desk.

The old man walked towards the desk without a word.

"You... Why have you come?" Chu Ji, recovering from her astonishment and realizing something asked, "Is it for Xiao Fan?"

"Didn’t I ask you to watch over him?" Chu Xuanji approached the desk, staring coldly at Chu Ji.

"I knew it; besides your beloved disciple, I doubt anyone could make you come down the mountain," Chu Ji feigned jealousy, then hurriedly explained upon seeing Chu Xuanji about to get angry, "I just returned from Hanghu a few days ago."

Chu Xuanji remained unmoved, still staring at Chu Ji.

"Master, it’s not that I was slacking off, but there really was no need for me to stay in Hanghu anymore," Chu Ji said with a pained expression, explaining, "Ye Wenhao took an office in Hanghu, and with him there, those ghostly creatures of the Innate Realm in Jianghu probably wouldn’t dare go to Hanghu. As for those below the Innate level, offending your beloved disciple would just be asking for trouble, wouldn’t it?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xuanji’s expression softened somewhat and he asked, "Did you tell Ye Wenhao?"

"You didn’t ask me to speak; I wouldn’t dare to, even with ten times the courage," justified Chu Ji, continuing, "Your beloved disciple, out of anger for his beauty, created a storm in Hanghu’s governmental and business sectors. The Ye family secretly added fuel to the fire, toppling the Bai family’s chess piece in Jiangnan, allowing Ye Wenhao to take over, easing his path to rise up."

Chu Xuanji’s pupils dilated slightly, apparently he had not anticipated such a coincidence.

"Not only that, your beloved disciple has also incurred the wrath of the Nanqinghong. In a fury, he not only cleansed the Nanqinghong Hanghu Branch but also killed two Peak-stage Postnatal Martial Artists and one Postnatal Perfect Martial Artist," Chu Ji couldn’t help but sigh, "Master, his intervention was far beyond our expectations."

"Fate brings its own blessings; hearing the Scriptures is like meeting precious jade," Chu Xuanji sighed softly, making a wordplay.

The chess game begins to unveil.

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