Chapter 271: Fight Fire with Fire

Translator: Tim Editor: Chrissy

Qiao Gang, initially dazed, immediately replied, “Of course, it’s fine. But this way, Brother Ye, you’d be at a disadvantage. It’s better if you’re lighter; sometimes, even a little weight can affect the race.”

“Yeah, Brother. How about I wait for you here?” Tang Beiwei persuaded.

Ye Mo shook his head. “No, I must take you with me. Otherwise, I wouldn’t feel safe leaving you here.”

“In that case, Brother Ye, go test your car,” Qiao Gang said, seeing Ye Mo was adamant and ceasing his persuasion.

The Qiao family’s four cars were guarded. Outsiders were barred from approaching, but as Ye Mo was the racer, the guard stepped aside upon their arrival.

Ye Mo, with Tang Beiwei in the customized Mercedes, drove two laps. Tang Beiwei asked, “Brother, did you notice anything?”

Ye Mo nodded. “Mhm, I found two Earth Fiend killers. They must be coming for us. I’m worried about leaving you here alone.”

Tang Beiwei finally understood Ye Mo’s insistence. The gravity of the situation was clear: from now on, either Ye Mo or the Earth Fiend would die.

“What should we do? How about you send me to the Ye family?” Tang Beiwei understood Ye Mo; she would only be a burden if she followed. Although she didn’t want to go to the Ye family, to avoid burdening her brother, she was willing to step outside her comfort zone.

Ye Mo shook his head. “Beiwei, you’re oversimplifying. If the Earth Fiend truly targets us, it wouldn’t matter if you go to the Beijing Ye family. But don’t worry, I have a place to send you. After I annihilate the Earth Fiend, I’ll come for you. However, that place is empty and cold; you might find it difficult.”

Tang Beiwei nodded firmly. “Brother, don’t worry about me. Just send me there, I’m not afraid.”

“Okay. After I break through, I will make the Earth Fiend pay. How dare they target me?” Ye Mo’s tone sharpened.

“Wait, sit in the car and don’t move. I’ll check the car,” Ye Mo said, suddenly stopping and frowning. His eyes grew frigid.

Tang Beiwei looked at Ye Mo strangely. “What’s wrong, Brother?”

Ye Mo didn’t reply. He stopped the car, used invisibility, and examined the undercarriage. He discovered and removed a time bomb. Luckily, his spiritual sense had alerted him. He hadn’t expected the car to be rigged.

These people were powerful. If this car had a bomb, the others likely did too. The Earth Fiend was well-prepared, planting bombs and sending two assassins.

Ye Mo was certain it was either the Cha family racer or the female assassin who planted the bombs; Zhang He lacked the capability.

After removing the bomb, Ye Mo got back in the car and drove it back.

“How’s the car?” Qiao Gang approached, smiling as Ye Mo exited.

Ye Mo nodded. “Not bad; the customization enhanced its features. By the way, Young Master Qiao, can you get me some water? I’m thirsty.”

After getting Qiao Gang to leave, Ye Mo quickly became invisible and removed three more bombs from the Qiao family cars.

He didn’t dare keep the bombs. Although he was sure the Earth Fiend would detonate them during the race, he couldn't risk premature detonation. Just as he secured the bombs, Qiao Gang returned with a bottle of water. “Brother Ye, let’s rest. It’ll start soon.”

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“Brother Ye, when the race begins, I suspect the Zhang family will play dirty. I’ll watch Zhang He, while you watch the guy beside him. We also need to watch the Yun family. We don’t need to worry about the Cha family; looking at the people they sent, they likely don’t have much hope for the race,” Qiao Gang analyzed in the resting room.

Ye Mo used his spiritual sense to monitor the four cars, fearing further tampering. Though he disagreed with Qiao Gang, he didn’t argue.

The opposite of Qiao Gang’s assessment proved true: the seemingly amicable Cha family was the most dangerous.

“The race is about to begin. Let’s go. I’ll test my car,” Qiao Gang stood.

Ye Mo, with Tang Beiwei and Qiao Gang, immediately spotted the attractive female assassin. He told Tang Beiwei, “Beiwei, wait for me at the race course; I’ll drive the car over immediately.”

Tang Beiwei had no objections; she trusted Ye Mo implicitly. Regardless of his mystery, she considered him her brother.

Ye Mo approached the woman. “Hello. I’m Ye Mo. May I know you?” He smiled, extending his hand.

The woman, surprised by his approach, initially thought he’d discovered her. This seemed impossible, as she’d only just arrived.

She reached out anxiously. “Hello, I…I’m Dong Qing.”

Ye Mo felt her rapid heartbeat, then its return to normal. This assassin was inexperienced.

Ye Mo grasped Dong Qing’s hand, holding it for a prolonged period until her face flushed and she tried to withdraw it.

“Actually, I find you special. You have a unique temperament; quite attractive. I have no ill intentions, I’d just like to ask you to dinner. How about after the race? What do you think…?” Ye Mo covertly planted a spiritual sense mark. He wouldn’t let go easily. Only when Dong Qing was flustered did he release her.

In that brief moment, he’d left his mark. After the race, he would follow Dong Qing. Since the Earth Fiend sought him, he would be proactive.

“I…” Dong Qing looked down, blushing, managing only a single word.

Ye Mo sneered. This assassin was skilled, blushing convincingly.

“Sigh…” Ye Mo sighed, staring at her chest.

“What’s wrong…” Dong Qing began, then saw Ye Mo staring at her chest. Her mind went blank. The data didn’t indicate Ye Mo was lecherous. What was this?

Ye Mo smiled, unspeaking, then said, “Wait for me,” leaving with a murmured, “If only it were a little bigger.”

Dong Qing heard him. He’d called her chest small. His voice was quiet; perhaps it wasn’t meant for her, yet she felt a strange sensation.

Dong Qing gritted her teeth. Although an assassin should be unemotional, she was infuriated. How was her chest small? Did he have eyes? Even though he was a “dead man,” she wanted to confront him.

As an assassin, she should resist, but as a woman, she couldn’t tolerate it.

Ye Mo intended this. His final words were designed to enrage Dong Qing, dissipating his spiritual sense from her. Even without her anger, she wouldn’t find it, but he was meticulous.

After eliminating the other killer, Dong Qing would be his only lead. Instead of waiting for the organization, he would attack. Ye Mo wasn’t one to wait. Since they sought trouble, he’d make them regret it.

Ye Mo retrieved the four bombs from the Mercedes and parked beside the Cha family cars.

Qiao Gang, driving a customized Porsche, was surprised to see Ye Mo park next to the Cha family but quickly understood. Ye Mo likely thought surpassing the Cha family would be easiest, a correct decision.

Of the eight cars, only Ye Mo had a passenger. Everyone was surprised, then laughed. Who would bring a passenger to a race?