Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 235: Out of Reach

Chapter 235: Chapter 235: Out of Reach

"Looks like I’ll have to wait for Shanshan to come back and question her properly!"

With that thought, Yang Tian looked up at the clock.

Today was Friday. Every week on this day, Yang Shanshan would return to spend the weekend with her family and visit Su Lingyun at the hospital.

Judging by the time, she should be home soon!

Knock knock knock!

Just as he was thinking about it, a sudden knocking sound came from outside the door.

Soon after, Yang Zhixiong’s son, Yang Tian’s cousin—Yang Wei, who had once been harshly reprimanded by Yang Tian but now showed great respect toward him—walked in.

Seeing this, Yang Tian furrowed his brows slightly and asked, "What’s the matter?"

"I... I..."

Facing Yang Tian’s gaze, Yang Wei suddenly became nervous for some unknown reason. Taking a deep breath, he hurriedly said, "Yang Tian, I went to Yingtian today, but I couldn’t find Shanshan!"

"Couldn’t find her? What do you mean?" Yang Tian’s brows knitted even tighter.

Ren Yuan and Ma Yu immediately turned their attention toward Yang Wei.

They had just mentioned Yang Shanshan, and now Yang Wei came in saying he couldn’t find her?

This seemed far too coincidental!

Seeing their reactions, Yang Wei continued, "Yang Tian, I really searched everywhere! Shanshan’s dormitory, her classroom, her classmates, and her teachers—they all said they hadn’t seen her!"

"It’s odd. Shanshan always lets us know if she’s not coming home on a Friday. I had no choice but to return and report this to you..."

Before Yang Wei could finish, Yang Tian raised a hand to signal him to stop talking.

Ren Yuan instantly stepped forward and said, "Young Master, could it be that Miss Shanshan’s sudden absence has something to do with Pan Lin?"

But Yang Tian ignored him, slowly closing his eyes instead.

Seeing this, Ren Yuan was about to speak again, but Ma Yu stopped him with a shake of his head.

Ma Yu knew that ever since the last explosion incident, Yang Tian must have made preparations. At this moment, he was likely using some method to determine Yang Shanshan’s location.

Sure enough, not long after, Yang Tian’s eyes slowly opened. His voice was as cold as frost as he softly declared, "Shanshan is in Ningzhou!"

"In Ningzhou?"

Upon hearing Yang Tian’s words, both Ren Yuan and Ma Yu’s expressions darkened!

Ningzhou—wasn’t that where the Pan Family was based?

Could it really be as they’d feared—was Yang Shanshan now with Pan Lin?

"Master, could it really be Pan Lin?" Ma Yu asked anxiously.

"Yes! And Shanshan has already lost consciousness!" Yang Tian’s expression grew colder as he spoke.

Lost consciousness?

Hearing this, both Ren Yuan and Ma Yu immediately realized the gravity of the situation!

Based on the intelligence Ren Yuan had gathered, Pan Lin was clearly not a good person.

His approach to Yang Shanshan, regardless of whether it was because of Yang Tian, was undoubtedly sinister!

Now, not only had Yang Shanshan unusually failed to return for the weekend, but she was also with Pan Lin and had lost consciousness. This strongly suggested that Pan Lin was planning to harm Yang Shanshan in some way.

And whatever he intended to do was bound to ignite Yang Tian’s wrath!

And Yang Tian, currently China’s most powerful Martial King—a Golden Core Stage Cultivator—once enraged, could very well plunge the entire country into chaos!

But so what if he got angry?

To Ren Yuan, Yang Tian was his Young Master and savior; to Ma Yu, he was his Master!

Most importantly, Yang Tian had shown them the path of cultivation, giving them a chance to achieve enlightenment and ascend.

As the saying went, "Better to die after hearing the Dao than to live without purpose!"

Even if it meant dying for Yang Tian, they felt no resentment, let alone helping him weather the ensuing storm!

Thus, Ma Yu stood up first and resolutely said, "Master, let us go to Ningzhou!"

Although Ren Yuan said nothing, his determined gaze revealed he shared Ma Yu’s sentiments!

But Yang Tian’s deep eyes glanced toward the door, and he calmly said, "No need. You stay and protect the Yang Family. I’m going to see an elder before departing for Ningzhou."

"See an elder? But Miss Shanshan..."

Ma Yu started to question, but stopped mid-sentence. He didn’t dare continue.

Yang Shanshan had lost consciousness—what if Pan Lin intended to violate her? Wouldn’t it be too late by then?

"Heh, this elder is already at the door. Besides, do you think I’d leave my sister unprotected?"

Yang Tian’s voice was ice-cold as he stepped out of the room.

Protected?

Hearing this, Ren Yuan and Ma Yu finally understood why Yang Tian was so calm despite knowing Yang Shanshan had been taken to Ningzhou by Pan Lin.

After all, as a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, Yang Tian’s methods were beyond mortal understanding.

Not to mention his power, the sheer range of abilities at his disposal would leave anyone in this world in awe!

But who was the elder Yang Tian intended to meet? And why was this elder already at their doorstep?

With curiosity, the two men turned their gazes toward the door—only to immediately see who had arrived.

Old Gu!

Former leader of the Iron Blood Division, and the true powerhouse of the East China region,

his presence here could only mean one thing!

As Old Gu watched Yang Tian step out, he sighed deeply and said, "Ningzhou?"

"Yes," Yang Tian replied with a nod.

Hearing this confirmation, Old Gu sighed again.

As the major figure of East China, and someone closely monitoring Yang Tian, how could he not know why Yang Tian was heading to Ningzhou?

In fact, he had learned of Yang Shanshan being taken to Ningzhou by Pan Lin even before Yang Tian did, which was why he had rushed over.

He had personally witnessed Yang Tian challenge and slay Wang Tian—an overseas Martial King—simply for attempting harm against Yang Shanshan, even though Ma Yu had intercepted him in time.

And now, with Shanshan actually taken away by Pan Lin, if anything happened to her, Yang Tian might raze Ningzhou to the ground!

Thus, Old Gu immediately said, "Mr. Yang, no matter what, please don’t kill anyone! The Pan Family has ties to elite sects!"

"So what?"

With a cold glance at Old Gu, Yang Tian turned and walked away.

While he respected Old Gu, that didn’t mean he would obey him!

In truth, from the moment Yang Tian embarked on the path of cultivation, he was no longer bound by the rules of heaven or earth.

If not for the bond of family still tethering him to the mundane world, Yang Tian would have long retreated to the spiritual mountains, focusing entirely on cultivation to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage—and escape the curse placed by the Demon Lord!

But now, someone had dared tamper with his sole attachment in this world. How could he possibly tolerate it?

No matter how elite the sect, if it was for the sake of his family, what did it matter if he became the enemy of the whole world?

Seeing Yang Tian’s unwavering determination, Old Gu knew further persuasion was futile!

He promptly pulled out his phone, dialed a special number, and said quietly, "I couldn’t dissuade him, but I’ll head to Ningzhou myself. Start preparing, Dragon Group..."

With that, Old Gu hurried to follow Yang Tian. At the very least, having him around might allow for some mediation if Yang Tian truly unleashed a killing spree!

But as he looked up, Old Gu froze in shock.

For Yang Tian’s figure had dissolved into a series of flickering shadows, disappearing before his eyes. There was no way to follow him!

"Immortal-level techniques!"

Faced with such a display, even Old Gu couldn’t help but feel admiration.

...

In the Pan Family’s Young Master’s room in Ningzhou—

Yang Shanshan was currently unconscious, lying on a large bed. Pan Lin, seated nearby with a glass of red wine in hand, watched her with amusement.

"Haha, I only intended to have some fun, but never did I expect you to be that bastard’s sister!"

Standing and looking at Yang Shanshan’s delicate face, Pan Lin burst into laughter. "I truly didn’t anticipate that bastard’s background would be so impressive, even able to mobilize the Iron Blood Division to bail him out!"