Chapter 134: Change of Mind

Translator: Tim Editor: Chrissy

Wu Qiang was shocked. When Ye Mo kicked him away, he focused on whether Ye Mo would shoot the nail. He had seen it once before when Ye Mo attacked Qian Longtou.

Even with his full attention, the metal nail almost hit him. If not for his killing move, he would be dead.

He hadn’t even had time to attack Ye Mo. This Ye Mo was absurdly strong—far stronger than he expected. Though he hadn’t used 10% of his leg power, he knew he was no match for Ye Mo.

If this continued, death awaited him. He had to leave.

Ye Mo was surprised to see his metal nail blocked by Wu Qiang. Though not as fast as a bullet, it was close. Yet, Wu Qiang had blocked it! Suddenly, the white light from Wu Qiang’s sleeve flashed again.

The white light split into more than ten rays converging on Ye Mo. Even Ye Mo felt threatened.

Though Wu Qiang’s white light was very fast, it was no match for Ye Mo’s spirit sense. It was a small knife, capable of splitting into many white blades—a specially made weapon, and likely his killing move.

Ye Mo raised his hands, his chi surging to cover the white blades.

Bang! Wu Qiang had run to the window and rammed his head through it. He didn’t even have time to kick.

Ye Mo sneered and threw the white light back at Wu Qiang.

Wu Qiang coughed and disappeared, but Ye Mo wasn’t worried. He knew the blades had struck Wu Qiang’s legs in several places, severing his tendons. Though Wu Qiang escaped his spirit sense’s range, Ye Mo didn’t care.

The blades not only severed Wu Qiang’s leg tendons but would also gradually dissipate his life force in his legs. In other words, though Wu Qiang escaped, his legs would be disabled.

For someone whose power resided in his legs, Ye Mo didn’t bother to pursue him. He stared at Qian Longtou. Qian Longtou lacked Wu Qiang’s ability to escape through windows.

Lang Ji had already beaten Li Sandao to the ground but hadn’t killed him. At that moment, Lang Ji wanted to kill Qian Longtou more than Ye Mo did. Lang Ji had also killed the other Nan Qing members in the meeting.

Qian Longtou stared at Ye Mo with a pale face and said, after a while, “If not for Lang Ji, this traitor, I command an army of several thousand. Would I fear you?”

Ye Mo walked a few steps and sat down. “Mobilizing your army against me is useless. It would only cause more death. Did you think you could trap me at sea? You overestimate yourself. To me, your army is no different from chickens and dogs. I originally planned to let you live a few more days, but you sought death. Dare to trouble me again?”

Ye Mo shook his head.

Lang Ji stared at Qian Longtou with hatred. If Ye Mo weren’t there, he would have already attacked. But he deeply feared Ye Mo, knowing he could kill him as easily as an ant.

Qian Longtou gasped, feeling his end had come. He might have seemed glorious, but Dongfang Xi was the true power behind Nan Qing. He had acted on Dongfang Xi’s orders. If not for his plans, perhaps he would have been scared by the news Lang Ji brought back.

Or perhaps even if Dongfang Xi had persuaded him to flee, he wouldn't have believed him. Qian Longtou regretted challenging Ye Mo, but it was too late.

At that moment, he wanted to kill Dongfang Xi more than Ye Mo, but he knew Ye Mo wouldn’t let him go.

“If you let me go, I’ll give you all my wealth. I was blinded to challenge you. I only wanted to kill Dongfang Xi, who betrayed me.” If there were a regret medicine, Qian Longtou would rather be a turtle than act against Ye Mo. He never expected to encounter someone as terrifying as Ye Mo. Even ancient martial artists wouldn't be so arrogant when facing his army.

Xian Taoist was strong, perhaps on par with Ye Mo, but he wouldn’t dare to act against him. Though he couldn’t do anything to Xian Daoist, he could defend himself. But facing Ye Mo, he realized even Xian Daoist might be no match for him unless Xian Daoist could break through.

Hearing Qian Longtou’s words, Ye Mo’s heart stirred. He wasn’t going to let Qian Longtou go, but he had another thought. Nan Qing possessed great power and wealth. He could use it to find spirit grass. Moreover, Lang Ji was the only person he could use right now.

Thinking this, he looked at Lang Ji and said, “Do what you need to do. Afterward, I need to talk to you.”

Lang Ji had been waiting. Ye Mo’s words were his cue; he didn’t hesitate and kicked. Qian Longtou never imagined he would die under the foot of his trusted man, Lang Ji. Before he died, even the person he thought he could trust most, Dongfang Xi, had betrayed him.

Seeing Lang Ji kill Qian Longtou, Ye Mo looked at Li Sandao. He didn’t ask Lang Ji how to deal with him. Though Lang Ji was accepted by Ye Mo and was one of Nan Qing’s powerhouses, stabilizing his rule wouldn’t be easy.

In Ye Mo’s opinion, Lang Ji shouldn’t have killed the elders in the meeting. He should have made them surrender. But since Lang Ji killed them, Ye Mo didn’t care. Grasping power was Lang Ji’s problem, not Ye Mo’s.

The internal battles didn’t concern him. Nan Qing, including Lang Ji, weren’t good people. So what if they died? The more they fought and died, the better. As long as they didn’t bother him, he wouldn’t care.

“Brother Ye, please give me orders. My life is yours from now on.” After killing Qian Longtou, Lang Ji felt the gloominess in his heart dissipate.

Of course, Ye Mo didn’t believe Lang Ji. For people like him, their own lives mattered most. Ye Mo sneered inwardly at Lang Ji’s words. However, he believed Lang Ji no longer dared to hunt him. If he did, Ye Mo would send him to hell.

“After you’re done, I have some things I need you to do, but I haven’t decided yet. I’m going to Beijing immediately. When I return, we’ll talk and I’ll tell you what I need. If you do well, I might cure your hands. If not, don’t expect it,” Ye Mo said blandly. He wouldn’t help Lang Ji gain power or treat his hands for no reason. Even treatment depended on Lang Ji’s usefulness to him.

Lang Ji could only nod.

“Okay, organize Nan Qing. I won’t manage it. Do as you like, I’m leaving.” Ye Mo turned and left. Whether Lang Ji could control Nan Qing was his business.

Lang Ji knew Ye Mo was testing him. If he couldn’t control Nan Qing, he would be worthless to Ye Mo.

Though he knew Ye Mo’s intentions, Lang Ji dared not disagree. He quickly told Black Snake to send Ye Mo to the airport.

…

Chi Youjun got no results investigating Luo Cang. Not only had Nan Qing’s men disappeared, but Metal River’s men seemed to know something was happening and had left.

Unexpectedly, Ning Qingxue, who was planning to leave, stayed. Chi Wanqing didn’t know why, but she didn’t want Ning Qingxue to leave. Alone, Chi Wanqing could only return to the military. That life was torture.

“Qingxue, who do you think is trying to capture us?” Chi Wanqing believed it might be related to Ye Mo, but she wasn’t sure.

Ning Qingxue thought and said certainly, “It’s probably Ye Mo. We’re both connected to him. They probably want to capture us to threaten him.”

“So you don’t want to leave Luo Cang because you’re afraid of being captured and used to threaten Brother Ye?” Chi Wanqing wasn’t stupid. Seeing Ning Qingxue’s certainty, she understood.

“Mhm.” Ning Qingxue nodded. “I owe him too much, and I’ve been dragging him down. Even the Song Family’s hunt on him was because of me, and he almost died. If I’m captured again, he’ll definitely be affected. Back in Yu State, I’d be with my mother. It won’t be as safe as with you. At least Little Wolf protects us here. I can’t burden him anymore. Past mistakes are in the past, but if I make more, I can’t forgive myself.” Ning Qingxue’s tone was distant.

Seeing Chi Wanqing’s surprise, Ning Qingxue continued, “He’s incredibly capable. I didn’t know before. I think these people are targeting him, but regardless, it would be better if he had no worries.”

Ning Qingxue thought about Ye Mo’s pills, protective beads, and runic charms. For the first time, she felt she didn’t understand Ye Mo.