The next day.
Purple Maple Villa.
Outside the gate, hundreds of soldiers stood in two columns, gazing at the entrance with fervent eyes.
Ye Kunlun and Yun Chuxue walked out hand in hand, and everyone snapped to attention and saluted him.
“Qingcheng War Zone respectfully escorts the Lord!”
Hundreds of soldiers shouted in unison, their voices piercing the heavens.
Zhao Changming stepped forward, a look of reluctance on his face. “My Lord, your subordinate wishes you great fortune on your journey north.”
Li Wei stood by, not yet having the standing to speak.
Cheng Da followed closely, his gaze burning. “My Lord, the Qingcheng War Zone wishes you a smooth journey north.”
“Alright, no need for such a grand send-off.”
Ye Kunlun looked at the two men faintly, not expecting them to organize such a large display so early in the morning.
He had intended to travel to the capital discreetly, but now, it was impossible to remain low-key.
“I entrust the Yun and Mo families to your care.”
Ye Kunlun’s greatest concern was Yun Chuxue and Mo Ziyan.
Mo Ziyan had already gone to Japan, but the Mo family still required his attention.
“My Lord, rest assured!”
Cheng Da and Zhao Changming said in unison.
“I’m leaving.”
Ye Kunlun looked at Yun Chuxue, whose eyes were red, and gently squeezed her cheek. “We will see each other soon. Call me if anything comes up.”
“Yes, I will,” Yun Chuxue said, her eyes feeling a bit sore. “You must take care of yourself, and prioritize safety at all times.”
Ye Kunlun nodded.
“Wudao, Tuzi, it’s time for us to go!”
With that, Ye Kunlun got into the car.
“Respectfully escort the Lord!”
“Respectfully escort the Lord!”
Hundreds of people shouted in unison, their voices rising higher and higher until Ye Kunlun’s car disappeared from their sight.
Yun Chuxue pursed her lips, fearing she would cry.
In the past, Ye Kunlun’s trips to Jicheng only lasted a few days.
This time, his journey to the capital had an uncertain return date, and he might never return to Qingcheng.
Naturally, she felt a deep sense of sorrow and separation, fearing she would never see Ye Kunlun again.
“Director Yun, the Lord is a dragon among men. Your journey north will surely be smooth sailing.”
Zhao Changming, standing beside Yun Chuxue, noticed her emotions and spoke to comfort her.
“Director Zhao, your words are kind.”
Yun Chuxue forced a smile and nodded at Zhao Changming.
“Director Zhao is right. The Lord is a dragon among men. This journey north is like a hidden dragon entering the abyss, destined to stir the capital upside down. One day, the dragon will soar through the nine heavens!”
Cheng Da shouted loudly.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Changming’s expression turned solemn. He quietly reminded Cheng Da, “Commander Cheng, it’s best to be cautious with such words!”
The capital was a place of power.
If Cheng Da’s words were overheard by someone with ill intentions and reported to the person in charge in the capital, it would not be good for either Cheng Da or Ye Kunlun.
Cheng Da also realized his slip of the tongue and nodded at Zhao Changming, adding, “Thank you for the reminder, Director Zhao. However, what I said earlier came from the bottom of my heart.”
Saying that, Cheng Da turned to Yun Chuxue and said, “Miss Yun, if you encounter any trouble you cannot resolve in the future, feel free to come to the Qingcheng War Zone. I, Cheng Da, will brave any danger for you.”
Cheng Da patted his chest and guaranteed Yun Chuxue with a hearty demeanor.
“Thank you, Commander Cheng.”
Yun Chuxue thanked Cheng Da, her resolve to expand her company and make it reach the capital growing stronger.
–
The car sped along, entering the southern suburbs of the capital at three in the afternoon.
“Young Master, the accommodation conditions at the Wujiang Prison are a bit…”
Feng Tuzi spoke awkwardly. “We are constantly on missions, and the inmates are all serious offenders. I’m afraid you won’t be accustomed to it. Perhaps you could stay…”
Wujiang Prison, in simple terms, was a prison, but it held a special status in China.
The individuals imprisoned there were all powerful figures, leaders in both the underworld and legitimate society.
Ye Kunlun knew without thinking that the accommodation there could not compare to Purple Maple Villa.
“It’s fine.”
He looked at Feng Tuzi, whose expression was awkward. “When I was practicing on the mountain with my masters, we endured wind and rain, with no shelter from the elements.”
“Won’t that be too much of a hardship for you?” Feng Tuzi pouted, feeling that it was too unfair to Ye Kunlun.
The moment Feng Tuzi finished speaking, several black sedans caught up, flanking them and sandwiching Ye Kunlun’s car.
“Interesting.”
Ye Kunlun’s gaze turned cold, but a smile curved his lips. “I didn’t expect Zhou Lie to make a move so soon after my arrival in the capital.”
A murderous aura appeared on Feng Tuzi’s face. “Young Master, our Wujiang Prison can practically do as it pleases in the capital. I will deal with them right away.”
Ye Kunlun snapped his fingers.
Terrifying power radiated outwards from the car as the center point.
The cars that had closely followed were instantly sent flying by the immense force.
With several crashing sounds, the cars exploded, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. Several figures emerged from the wreckage, their faces grim.
“Good heavens, they completely disregard us.”
One of the men spoke.
“They are indeed arrogant. But this is the capital, not some backwater like Qingcheng. Even if he is a dragon, he must lie low here.”
Another man’s face was contorted with displeasure, his gaze dark.
“Let’s retreat first.”
–
“The license plates of those cars just now seemed to belong to the Jingxi War Zone.”
Wudao, who was driving, spoke in a cold tone.
“Chen Gan of the Jingxi War Zone was a subordinate trained by Zhou Lie. It seems Chen Gan has targeted the Young Master.”
A hint of murderous intent flashed across Feng Tuzi’s delicate face. “That Chen Gan has always been ignorant of his own limitations. Relying on the Jingxi War Zone and the Chen family behind him, he dares to make a move against the Young Master. I’ll make him pay dearly later.”
Clearly, Feng Tuzi knew Chen Gan.
“The Chen family?” Ye Kunlun showed a flicker of interest.
Feng Tuzi continued to explain to Ye Kunlun, “The Chen family is a third-rate family in the capital. However, even a third-rate family like that would be considered top-tier in Dongshan Prefecture.”
Feng Tuzi’s tone revealed a hint of helplessness. She continued, “After all, this is the capital, not like other places.”
“The Chen family has developed quite well in recent years, especially Chen Gan’s son, who is very capable. He is only eighteen years old this year and is already at the ninth stage of the Heaven rank, just one step away from becoming a Grandmaster.”
Upon hearing this, Wudao seemed unconvinced. “How many people are just one step away but never manage to become a Grandmaster in their lifetime, Young Master, wouldn’t you agree?”
Ye Kunlun gave a faint hum. “Eighteen years old and not yet a Grandmaster? Truly insignificant.”
Wudao and Feng Tuzi immediately felt a sense of unease.
Compared to this monstrous talent Ye Kunlun, weren’t all others insignificant?
“However, Young Master, what you should be wary of is his master. His master is the sect master of the Jing Lei Sect. Thirty years ago, he ranked among the top ten Grandmasters, and now, he has likely already become a cultivator.”
Wudao quickly added.
“Jing Lei Sect, founded by Mo Jing Lei thirteen hundred years ago.”
Ye Kunlun stated the origin of the Jing Lei Sect, a glint of ferocity flashing in his eyes. “If he doesn’t provoke me, it’s fine. But if he dares to provoke me, I don’t mind turning the Jing Lei Sect into the Jing Lei Vanished!”
Two bolts of lightning power flashed within Ye Kunlun’s calm eyes.