The Ye Family is going to assassinate Xu Ke again? When did this happen?

Qin Yu's face turned pale. She knew that Xu Ke calling Ye Feng was a bad omen.

On the other end of the line, Ye Feng's reaction was not what Xu Ke had expected.

He exclaimed, "What did you say?! The Ye Family wants to kill you? Where did you get this information?"

Xu Ke frowned. Ye Feng's reaction seems off. But he couldn't be bothered with that now; he had a goal to achieve. He immediately went on the offensive, sneering, "It doesn't matter where I got the information. What matters is that you didn't notify me. You've wronged me."

After a moment of silence, Ye Feng suddenly felt that something was amiss. "Why are you blaming me? Let's not even discuss whether the Ye Family actually intends to kill you. Even if they did, as a member of the Ye Family, why would I be obligated to inform you?"

"Watching your benefactor die—is this how you repay me?" Xu Ke retorted.

"You..." Ye Feng was at a loss for words. After struggling for a moment, he finally asked, "What do you want?"

"It's simple," Xu Ke said coolly. "To make it up to me, help me figure out a way to get to Sui City without your father noticing."

Lin Zhongtian was just a tool to create a diversion, but what if he failed to lure them away? That was why Xu Ke had decided to find a second way to get to Sui City. After thinking it over for an entire night, Xu Ke felt that any plan he came up with on his own would be risky. But if he had Ye Feng, the person who knew Ye Yunfeng best, come up with a plan for him, wouldn't that be much safer?

Although Ye Feng might betray him if he knew about his plans, with Qin Yu present, he had no escape.

At that moment, it dawned on Qin Yu and Feng Wei that Xu Ke wasn't here to cause trouble for Ye Feng... he was here to ask for his help!

Ye Feng didn't agree immediately. Instead, he said coldly, "Why should I help you go against my own father?" Such an act was no different from betraying the Ye Family.

"You have to repay your debt to me and make amends," Xu Ke emphasized.

Ye Feng sneered, "Is that your only reason? Can't you come up with something fresh?"

"Repay the debt. Apologize," Xu Ke repeated like a broken record.

"..." Ye Feng gritted his teeth. "Xu Ke, stop being unreasonable. I won't do it." He fell silent for a moment before adding, "Unless you tell me the truth about what happened back then." He needed to know who was truly responsible for harming Qin Yu.

Xu Ke simply reiterated, "Repay the debt. Apologize."

After another moment of silence, Ye Feng finally caught on and roared in anger, "So, your plan from the start was to accuse me just so I'd help you for free?"

"You misunderstand. I'm just genuinely disheartened," Xu Ke said earnestly.

"Do you take me for a three-year-old?" Ye Feng shot back.

"Are you helping or not?" Xu Ke said, losing patience.

In truth, Xu Ke had never intended to actually blame Ye Feng. Their loyalties were different, so it was perfectly normal for Ye Feng not to warn him. However, if he didn't take the moral high ground, how could he possibly get Ye Feng to arrange his trip to Sui City at no cost?

"I won't help. Not unless you trade the truth for it." How could the esteemed Third Young Master Ye allow himself to be used for free?

Xu Ke covered the receiver with his hand and turned to Qin Yu, his expression suddenly turning sorrowful. "Qin Yu, I know it's wrong to demand repayment for a kindness. But it's a fact that I saved you, isn't it?"

Qin Yu nodded hastily.

Xu Ke's expression grew even more somber. "The Ye Family is powerful. I am like an insignificant ant to them. I have a compelling reason to go to Sui City, but I also know that Ye Yunfeng will surely set a deadly trap there, leaving me with nowhere to hide. Your brother is the only one who understands Ye Yunfeng well enough to help me evade the assassination attempt. I have no other options."

"Besides, helping me won't harm his interests, but it will save my life. But your brother isn't even willing to do me this small favor. I'm truly disheartened."

Feng Wei was dumbfounded. The man who extorted three hundred million from the Ye and Huang Families, killed Kang Chenghua, and crushed Qian Jun is standing here complaining about how weak he is? Isn't that a little... inappropriate?

Despite this, Qin Yu was moved by Xu Ke's speech. In her mind, the Ye Family and Ye Feng were separate entities. As long as Ye Feng's interests weren't harmed, she didn't mind standing against the Ye Family.

She nodded quickly. "Dr. Xu, let me talk to my brother."

"Thank you for your trouble."

Xu Ke handed her the phone, and Qin Yu put it on speaker.

Ye Feng's cold voice came through. "Xu Ke, where the hell did you go? Say something!"

"Brother, it's me."

"Xiao Yu? Why are you on the phone? Did he force you?" Ye Feng's tone turned frigid.

Qin Yu shook her head. "No, brother. I just want to say... please help Dr. Xu. It's just a small favor, after all. We can't leave our benefactor out in the cold..."

Ye Feng immediately went quiet.

...

As Xu Ke was leaving Feng Wei's house, he received a text from Ye Feng: "You damn bastard. If you ever use my sister to force me to work for you for free again, I'll kill you!"

Xu Ke laughed out loud and replied, "Next time, I won't need your sister."

Ye Feng didn't write back, but Xu Ke knew the guy was already working on a plan for him. Now, all Xu Ke had to do was wait for Ye Feng's solution. Once the date was set, he would tell Lin Zhongtian to hit the road.

This incident, however, made him notice an intriguing detail... something he could make good use of in the future.

「In the evening, at the Wong Family Corporation.」

Xu Ke arrived at Wong Qifu's office. She was, as always, dressed in a black dress that made her skin seem whiter than snow, her face stunningly beautiful. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"What brings you here?" Wong Qifu asked as she stood up.

Lin Qinghua nodded at Xu Ke and then excused herself from the office.

Xu Ke stepped forward. "I came to tell you a few things."

"What is it?"

"I'm going to Sui City in a couple of days for the auction on the 15th. I'll be back on the 16th."

"You already told me that. What else?" Wong Qifu didn't think that was news worth a special trip to the Wong Family Corporation.

Xu Ke grinned. "I know the Huang, Ye, and Qin Families are teaming up to kill me on the way to Sui City. According to some not-so-reliable information, they may have six Innate Great Perfection Experts."

At this, Wong Qifu's expression changed dramatically. "What did you say?" Even she, normally unflappable, was badly shaken by this news.

Xu Ke explained the entire situation. After he finished, Wong Qifu's expression flickered. She took a deep breath and asked, "So, have you decided what you're going to do?" She didn't try to stop him from going, because she knew he was determined.

"I've decided to go."

Wong Qifu thought for a moment, then looked up at him. "So, Lin Zhongtian going to Sui City... that has something to do with you?"

"Exactly!" Xu Ke revealed a sly smile. It seems everyone in the six great families knows Lin Zhongtian is going to Sui City.

"If I can figure that out, so can they. Are you sure having him protect you will do any good?"

"Who said he's protecting me?" Xu Ke stepped closer, a grin on his face. "He's just a scapegoat. I have another way to leave Tianhai."

Wong Qifu was momentarily stunned, then couldn't help but laugh. "It seems you already had a plan. Then why did you come to me?" She had thought he was here to ask for help.

Xu Ke walked right up to Wong Qifu, his tone suddenly playful. "Can't I give my wife a hug before I leave?"

"Who's your wife? We're not even engaged," Wong Qifu replied, rolling her eyes at him flirtatiously.

"Then how about a hug for my dear Qifu?"

"You believe I won't call someone in here... Ah! Why the surprise attack?"

...

When Xu Ke left the Wong Family Corporation, he was feeling a bit regretful. Their tender moment had been cut short by a phone call, so apart from a quick hug, he hadn't managed to proceed to the next step.

Just then, his phone rang. It was Ye Feng. "Xu Ke, I've got it handled."

Xu Ke's spirits instantly lifted.