Chapter 128: Dongfang Xi’s Shenanigans

Translator: Tim Editor: Chrissy

“In fact, the Ye Family dislikes Ye Mo now. We know this. Before, we targeted the Ye Family using Ye Mo as an excuse. The Ye Family’s fate doesn’t concern Ye Mo; we were attacking them only to receive the benefits the Song Family promised. Now, there’s no need for conflict with the Song Family; instead, we should have a truce with the Ye Family,” Dongfang Xi said confidently.

“Then what should we do? Ye Mo killed my son. No matter how strong he is, I will still kill him. I won’t rest until he is dead,” Qian Longtou said, accustomed to his power. Although Ye Mo was absurdly strong, giving up revenge was impossible.

Dongfang Xi calmly replied, “Of course, we won’t let Ye Mo go, but since the Song Family wants to use us as bait, we might as well do the same. Ye Mo’s power is indeed beyond our expectations, but the Song Family doesn’t know that. In their eyes, he’s still the same Ye Mo.

“If we arrange a conflict between the Song Family and Ye Mo, spice it up, and make it bitter enough to reach his breaking point, once infuriated, he’ll definitely seek revenge on the Song Family.”

Qian Longtou frowned. “Even if Ye Mo does that, the Song Family won’t be able to keep him. He’ll escape easily.”

“That’s wrong, Big Brother. On the surface, the Song Family isn’t as infamous as we are, Nan Qing, but don’t underestimate China’s five big families. None are easy to deal with. They definitely have hidden power reserved for crises. And, Ye Mo is very decisive. If infuriated, we can create a situation where he and the Song Family fight to the death.”

Dongfang Xi produced a Weiqi board and some white pieces, continuing, “Once Ye Mo and the Song Family fight, the government will definitely side with the Song Family. Ye Mo will be hunted relentlessly.” He added another white piece.

Qian Longtou said, “Although Ye Mo was kicked out of the Ye Family, it’s unlikely they’d hunt him.”

Dongfang Xi asserted, “I’m sure the Ye Family will agree. They were tricked and forced to fight us, Nan Qing. The Song Family’s trick was obvious, but they couldn’t do anything about it. If we adopt a humble attitude and compensate for some of their losses, the Ye Family won’t reject us over someone they abandoned.”

Lang Ji seemed to understand, saying, “If Ye Mo escapes, we still can’t do anything to him? Plus, with his power, escaping shouldn’t be hard.”

Lang Ji had seen Ye Mo’s power and didn’t think he was exaggerating. Ye Mo certainly had the means to escape.

Dongfang Xi placed white pieces around the black ones, saying, “Look, this is the government’s hunt, this is the Ye Family and Song Family, and even us, Nan Qing. The only escape route is here.”

He pointed to a gap. “He can’t fly, so the only way to leave is by sea. And are we afraid of anyone at sea? So, we want him to run. This way, the Song Family will suffer heavy losses fighting Ye Mo, and he’ll be trapped and hunted by us at sea.

“I don’t believe our entire army, with this firepower, can’t contain Ye Mo. Even if he can become invisible, he can’t against bullets. And can his fireballs withstand rockets?”

Dongfang Xi placed a black piece in the gap, then multiple more in front of it. He smiled, “This is called ‘black eating black.’”

“Great,” Qian Longtou slammed the table, his frown relaxing. He then asked, “But how do we make the Song Family infuriate Ye Mo?”

Dongfang Xi frowned, saying after a pause, “Capture or kill someone close to him, or kidnap them to lure him to the Song Family. We won’t be easily used, even for benefits.”

Qian Longtou laughed. “Right, we’ll use Dongfang Brother’s way. Only that will satisfy me. Hmph, so what if they’re the Song Family? But Ye Mo was kicked out of the Ye Family; who is closest to him?” Lang Ji asked.

Dongfang Xi laughed. “That’s easy. Ning Qingxue. She used Ye Mo as a shield and faked their marriage, but I’m sure it’s become real. I don’t know about Ye Mo, but our information shows Ning Qingxue didn’t file for divorce, meaning she might have fallen for him.

“I don’t fully understand Ye Mo’s character, but if he learns the Song Family harmed or kidnapped Ning Qingxue, he’ll be enraged. Then we’ll add fuel to the fire. Photos or something would make him certain the Song Family did it. If we reach this step, everything will go as planned.”

Li Sandao looked at the calm Dongfang Xi and shivered. This man calculated people’s characters and orchestrated a multi-pronged attack on Ye Mo, all for Nan Qing’s benefit. He was terrifying.

“Lang Ji, send people to find Ning Qingxue and do as Dongfang Xi says. Ye Mo is in Luo Cang; get the news to him,” Qian Longtou said decisively.

“Yes.” Although Lang Ji’s hand was disabled, his martial arts remained. He was favored by Qian Longtou more than Wu Qiang.

…

Ning Qingxue, of course, knew nothing of this. She was with Chi Wanqing at her company in Luo Cang. Though separated from Ye Mo, they got along well, talking more than Ning Qingxue did with Li Mumei.

They had a common topic: Ye Mo, sharing memories of him. Perhaps their longing was too deep; Ning Qingxue even told Chi Wanqing about taking photos in pajamas with Ye Mo, and about him looking at her while she slept. Sharing these made her feel Ye Mo was near.

Chi Wanqing didn’t hide taking off her pants in front of Ye Mo. Unexpectedly, the two girls grew closer, talking about these trivial memories and sleeping together. Ning Qingxue often wanted to leave Luo Cang and return, but didn't dare. It felt like leaving would sever her ties with Ye Mo.

Her only connection was Chi Wanqing. Sometimes, she found her thinking odd but couldn’t control it.

Ye Mo didn’t know Ning Qingxue was in Luo Cang, nor did she know he was nearby. If she did, they might have gone to him long ago.

Despite Luo Cang being in Metal River’s region, Nan Qing easily found them. Lang Ji didn’t need to act; he just ordered it. Abducting two women living in the same company was easy.

Chi Wanqing’s company wasn’t in the rural district, but they had a factory there. She and Ning Qingxue lived at the company, not the factory. The building was owned by her mother, but the company was essentially Chi Wanqing’s.

The five men Lang Ji sent were decent fighters, but they didn’t plan to abduct Ning Qingxue at the building due to security.

They planned to wait outside after dinner and abduct them both. Chi Wanqing wasn’t the target, but since they were taking Ning Qingxue, she couldn’t be left.

Ye Mo knew nothing of Qian Longtou’s plan. After moving, he relocated his Silver Heart Grass seeds and prepared to go to Beijing.

Before leaving, he told Lu Xiaozhen and Yu Erhu to set up the online clinic. Selling artifacts wasn’t secure, and he needed money for cultivation. He needed a stable income, as constantly seeking money hindered cultivation.

He planned to confront Qian Longtou after Beijing, but needed to leave the country, needing Li Hu’s help to cross the border.