A man who looked to be in his fifties slowly emerged from behind.
Upon seeing the newcomer, a triumphant smile curled at the corners of Fang Zhanâs mouth.
âMr. Bai!â Mr. Yan nodded gently in greeting to the arrival.
âYou still recognize me? I thought that I had been out of the picture for so long that everyone had forgotten this old man.â
âYou jest, Mr. Bai!â
âDo I? But I just heard that you wouldnât even show me respect,â Mr. Baiâs imposing demeanor made many present dare not even take a deep breath.
âItâs not that I didnât want to show you respect, but I truly couldnât guard against Li Ru!â Mr. Yan explained.
âWhatâs the matter? I heard itâs just about a young girl spraining her ankle, right? Itâs hardly a matter of great consequence! We can take care of all the medical expenses, and even offer compensation to the other party!â
âMr. Bai, the other party isnât lacking money!â
âWhat? So youâre really prepared to be so unrelenting?â Mr. Baiâs face now showed anger.
With his status in the Jianghu, for someone to defy him was unthinkable. He had come personally, yet they still refused to release the person; it was practically a slap in his face!
âMy apologies, Mr. Bai!ân/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âGood! Very good! It seems today we can only solve this with a show of force!â Mr. Bai stood with his hands behind his back.
âMr. Bai, please donât be hasty, may I have a word with you in private?â
Mr. Bai frowned slightly, but did not refuse. To not even receive his respect was indeed quite improper.
The two moved to an unoccupied corner, and Mr. Yan whispered something into Mr. Baiâs earâ¦
As Mr. Yan spoke, Mr. Baiâs brow deeply furrowed.
âMr. Bai, do you understand now?â
âI understand! I will take my leave with my men right now!â Mr. Bai compromised.
After the two returned, Mr. Bai spoke up, âLetâs go!â
âMr. Bai, what is thisâ¦â Fang Zhan asked, still confused.
âI canât handle this matter today, and itâs best you donât either. Donât lose your life over that woman!â
âWhat do you mean?â
âDonât ask any questions, just pull out!â Mr. Bai lowered his voice.
Once Mr. Bai had spoken, Fang Zhan naturally didnât dare say more and led their people to withdraw.
Mr. Yan, watching their retreating figures, yawned heavily, âI really need to rest; not even a collapsing sky should disturb me now!â
âMr. Bai, what exactly is going on?â On the way back, Fang Zhan couldnât help but ask.
âLi Ru has really stirred up a hornetâs nest this time; no one can save her now!â Mr. Bai said, shaking his head.
âI donât follow what you mean!â
âLet me ask you, do you know who are some of the most untouchable people?â
âMalicious Spirit, the dragon whose head is seen but not the tail, can take lives without anyone being the wiser. Malicious Spirit, known for heartless and ruthless killing, never leaves survivors. Gui Li, unpredictable, with a vast barrier of Xuan at his disposal and personal strength that is unfathomably deep!
Mr. Bai, why are you suddenly asking me this?
Could it beâ¦â
âCorrect! The reason Little Yan is so fearless is that the person behind him is Gui Li!â As Mr. Bai uttered these words, Fang Zhan felt a sudden rush of relief as if escaping from the jaws of death.
âThe woman youâre involved with, of all the people she couldâve offended, had to offend Gui Liâs woman. Sheâs truly seeking death!â
âMr. Bai, I understand! Iâll never mention Li Ru again!â
âYes! Make sure to draw a clear line! To avoid bringing disaster upon the uninvolved!â
This damned woman, she almost dragged me down with her! Fang Zhan thought bitterly to himselfâ¦