Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 645: Leave some leeway in life

Chapter 645: Chapter 645: Leave some leeway in life

Yang Xudong said this, feeling somewhat embarrassed. Senior Brother Baili’s meaning in his words was clear: he wanted Yang Xudong and his daughter to follow Fang Bai, not only having Fang Bai act as their free bodyguard but also to freeload for food and drink.

"Senior Brother Baili also said... this would be another favor he owes Divine Doctor Fang, and he will repay it once Divine Doctor Fang returns to Yanjing..."

As Yang Xudong reached this point, he said with a wry smile, "I know, Divine Doctor Fang, you’ve come to America for important matters. If you find it inconvenient for us to follow you, my daughter and I will find another way to get back. As for the life-saving grace you’ve shown me, we will repay it once we arrive in Yanjing!"

Before Fang Bai could speak, Dragon Maiden chimed in, "Do you and Xiao Yu wish to return to Yanjing? That’s great! I really like that girl Xiao Yu. I was actually about to talk to you about having Xiao Yu follow me from now on. How about this, Brother Yang, I’ll help you pack, and you and Xiao Yu can come back to the hotel with us now. We can set off together in a few days after we’ve finished our business here. What do you think?"

Knowing that only Fang Bai’s word would be final, Yang Xudong glanced at him, saw him smile and nod, and then was overjoyed, nodding continuously, "Great! Great! No need to pack... Whatever was worth any money at home has already been taken, there’s nothing left... When my daughter and I came here, we were all alone, and now we will leave the same way!"

Fang Bai said, "That’s good too! Whatever you need, we can buy after returning to Yanjing. Dragon Maiden, take Xiao Yu, I’ll support Brother Yang, and let’s head back to the hotel!"

Dragon Maiden nodded, went into the room, and carried Xiao Yu out along with the bedding, letting her lie on her shoulder.

Half-awake, Xiao Yu opened her eyes, glanced at Dragon Maiden, called out "Big sister," then hugged Dragon Maiden’s neck and continued to sleep on her shoulder.

The nightlife of Las Vegas was still bustling, with groups of tourists occasionally seen emerging from the hotels or casinos by the street.

Walking briskly along the side of the street in the night, Dragon Maiden carrying Xiao Yu and Fang Bai supporting Yang Xudong’s arm made their way towards the hotel they were staying at.

Although the two weren’t using any movement technique, their walking pace was still much faster than that of average people.

Yang Xudong, whose one arm was supported by Fang Bai, felt a flow of energy enter his body from Fang Bai’s hand, circulating within him. He felt light as a feather, as if stepping on clouds; walking required absolutely no effort on his part.

Yang Xudong knew that this energy was the True Yuan of a martial artist, but this True Yuan differed greatly from that of other martial artists. It seemed filled with magical and mysterious power, like a spring breeze blowing over the wintry earth, or as if spring rain were nourishing all living creatures.

Walking past a large casino named "Caesar," Yang Xudong looked slightly uneasy and couldn’t help but let out a quiet sigh.

"Did you gamble here before?" Fang Bai asked softly.

Yang Xudong, who had been dealt a blow by his wife’s death, had become despondent and addicted to alcohol and gambling. His previous injury was also due to debts from gambling. Seeing his expression now, Fang Bai guessed he must have been a regular at this casino in the past.

"Hmm." Yang Xudong nodded, remaining silent, as if reluctant to revisit that regrettable part of his past.

Just then, three men dressed in Japanese warrior clothes emerged from the "Caesar" casino, talking loudly and laughing boisterously, obviously very pleased with themselves.

They reeked of alcohol and were reckless on the street, shoving anyone in their path. If someone argued with them, they were met with a flurry of punches and kicks.

The three Japanese men, the two on the sides stocky and the one in the middle lean with a small mustache, had cold, serpentine eyes and a predatory gaze that was disconcerting.

Yang Xudong’s expression changed dramatically when he saw the skinny Japanese man, a hint of hatred flashed in his eyes, and then he lowered his head as if he didn’t want the three Japanese men to see him.

The three Japanese men were enveloped in a strong aura, all clearly martial artists. The two shorter, plumper ones were both High Rank Yellow Level, equivalent in strength to Yang Xudong, while the skinny one in the middle was at Yellow Level Perfection, just one step from stepping into the Profound Level realm.

Yang Xudong didn’t want to be seen by the three Japanese men, but they nonetheless noticed him. The skinny Japanese man saw that Yang Xudong could walk, and a look of surprise flashed through his eyes. He murmured something to the two men beside him, and then the three swiftly pursued Fang Bai and his companions like the wind, blocking their path.

"Yang Xudong, how did your injuries heal?"

The skinny Japanese man stared intensely at Yang Xudong with an incredulous look and asked in a stiff Huaxia accent.

Seeing that Yang Xudong and the man knew each other and the relationship seemed to be not so good, Fang Bai released his arm and narrowed his eyes slightly.

"How my injuries healed is none of your concern! Hattori Shin’yu, please step aside and don’t block our path!"

Yang Xudong suddenly looked up, clenched his fists tightly, and glared at the Japanese man called Hattori Shin’yu.

Fang Bai sensed the intense hatred emanating from Yang Xudong, as if Hattori Shin’yu were a sworn enemy, and suspected that the injuries Yang Xudong had sustained were somehow connected to the Japanese man before them.

"Fine, I won’t concern myself with your injuries, but what about the one million US dollars you owe Boss Robertson? He’s been missing you lately, and knowing your wounds have healed, he must be very happy!"

Hattori Shin’yu said with a smile, his petty eyes glinting with mockery.

Yang Xudong retorted angrily, "You beat me to a pulp, nearly killing me, which is more than enough to cancel your debt! Go back and tell Boss Robertson not to push people too far! We in Huaxia have a saying, leave a line in all things, for you might meet again!"

The color of Hattori Shin’yu’s face darkened instantly as he coldly said, "What’s this, planning to skip out on your debt? That’s a very dangerous idea! If Boss Robertson finds out, the consequences will be severe!"

Yang Xudong scoffed, "Don’t threaten me with that! I’ve already died once, there’s nothing I care about anymore!"

Hattori Shin’yu sneered, "It seems you’re really planning on reneging on your debt! As an underling of Boss Robertson, I must take you to see him. Whether you’ll pay back the money or not, let him decide! Yang Xudong, will you come quietly, or shall we take action?"

"I won’t go with you!"

Yang Xudong took a step back, looking pleadingly toward Fang Bai and Dragon Maiden by his side.

Yang Xudong used to be a regular at the "Caesar" casino, but he usually made small bets. After one drunken incident, he was cajoled and deceived by Hattori Shin’yu and others into making a large bet, resulting in a substantial gambling debt.

In order to pay off the debt, Yang Xudong was forced by Caesar’s casino owner Robertson to fight in underground boxing matches. He was badly injured, and then Hattori Shin’yu took all the valuables from his home, leaving him and his daughter destitute, leading a beggar-like existence.

Thus, for Yang Xudong, the hatred for Hattori Shin’yu, the Japanese man, was bone-deep. He thought that if it hadn’t been for this person, he wouldn’t have ended up nearly dead.

But even before his injury, Yang Xudong was no match for Hattori Shin’yu, and now that he was just starting to recover, he was even less capable of defeating him. If taken by Hattori Shin’yu to meet Caesar’s owner Robertson, it might well be a death sentence, hence he sought help from Fang Bai and Dragon Maiden.