"How will it be arranged?" Xu Ke inquired.

"Do you know that my dad is a visiting professor at Tianhai University?" Ye Feng asked. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Xu Ke was taken aback, then recalled, "I think I remember him bragging about it to me once. Did he buy that position?"

During the incident when the Ye Family seized the Wang Family's land, Ye Yunfeng had indeed told him that he was a specially invited professor at Tianhai University.

Ye Feng selectively ignored the mockery in Xu Ke's words. "Every third month of the quarter, Tianhai University goes to Sui City University for an academic exchange, and my dad received an invitation. This time, he asked me to go in his place, so you just have to come with me."

Xu Ke's eyes lit up. "Great, that's an excellent method." If Ye Feng were to suddenly say he was going to Sui City, it would raise suspicion, but there would be no issue if he went under Ye Yunfeng's orders.

"But a lot of people at Tianhai University know me. Aren't you afraid?" Xu Ke asked again. He was practically a celebrity there.

"That's why you must remember to disguise yourself well and just act as my lackey. Listen more, speak less, and it's best if you don't open your mouth at all, understand?" Ye Feng instructed. Although he knew this matter was unlikely to be discovered by Ye Yunfeng, things could get seriously complicated if Xu Ke stirred up trouble over there.

"Understood." Xu Ke chuckled.

"Alright, goodbye," Ye Feng said, not wanting to waste any more words on Xu Ke.

But Xu Ke stopped him. "Don't be in such a hurry to hang up. I want to chat for a couple of minutes."

"I'm not interested."

"Then I'll just ask you one question."

"...Ask quickly." Ye Feng's tone grew increasingly unfriendly.

"Your Ye Family is spending a fortune to have me killed. Doesn't it bother you that Ye Yunfeng didn't tell you? Does this mean he doesn't see you as a core member of the Ye Family?" Xu Ke's words were heavy with mockery.

"Xu Ke, stop trying to sow discord," Ye Feng replied coldly. "I don't mind. I'm an adopted son; it was the Ye Family that gave me a new life. Dad had his reasons for not telling me."

Xu Ke made a sound of acknowledgment. "Then why are you helping me evade the ambush this time? Is it because you say you don't mind, but deep down, you actually want to use this for revenge?"

Ye Feng finally lost his patience and burst out, "I'm only helping you because you're using my sister to blackmail me!"

Seeing Ye Feng finally driven to a rage by his provocation, Xu Ke laughed heartily. "Don't be angry, don't be angry. So, you're saying if it weren't for your sister, you definitely wouldn't help me evade your dad's ambush, right?"

Ye Feng didn't respond, his silence an admission.

Xu Ke pressed on, "Does that mean that in your heart, your sister is more important than your dad?"

"They are equally important!" Ye Feng's tone changed.

Xu Ke shrugged. "Alright then, I won't keep you. I'm heading home."

Without another word, Ye Feng hung up.

Listening to the dial tone, the corners of Xu Ke's mouth curled up slightly.

To stab the Ye Family to death, you need a good knife. And Ye Feng seems quite suitable.

...

After returning to Junyue Residence, Xu Ke called Zhang Qiming and Zhou Qingzhi. Medicine needed to be procured once the medical hall's renovations were complete. He was supposed to handle it in the next couple of days, but the alliance of the Ye, Huang, and Qin families forced him to put those plans on hold. Now that he had to go to Sui City, he could only entrust Zhang Qiming with purchasing supplies from the Zhou Family.

Zhang Qiming readily agreed upon receiving the call. However, Xu Ke didn't let him work for free; he sent Zhang Qiming a copy of his insights on acupuncture techniques he had learned back in the mountains.

Afterward, he asked Yuk Dalong to get him a truck for Lin Zhongtian to drive. Yuk Dalong's methods were unconventional, so he was adept at handling such tasks.

As for Xu Ke, he wasn't idle either. He was scheduled to go to Sui City on the twelfth. With only three days left, he had to absorb the Green Dragon Essence Bead as quickly as possible and break through to the Innate Great Perfection realm.

...

「March 12th.」

"Family Head, did Wong Qifu send a business negotiation team to Sui City today?" Li Lang asked, hurrying into the Noble Private Room.

Sitting in the Ye Grand Hotel and listening to the report, the corners of everyone's mouths turned up slightly.

"Just a diversion," Qin Feng sneered from the side.

Ye Yunfeng stroked the tablecloth. "We have our own people in the Wang Family. Did you ask them?"

"I did, Family Head!" Li Lang said, bowing. "Wang Tianlu confirmed that Xu Ke is not among them."

"Then ignore them. Wong Qifu is just creating a diversion for Xu Ke," Ye Yunfeng said with a dismissive wave of his hand.

At that moment, Huang Sheng's phone was the first to ring. His expression changed. "Lin Zhongtian is on the move!"

The next moment, Ye Chong, Qin Jinghuan, and the others also received messages on their phones.

"Inform the three assassins to follow Lin Zhongtian and prepare to make a move!" Huang Zhendong commanded.

Li Lang immediately nodded. "Yes!" His main task this time was to coordinate with the assassins.

Ye Yunfeng stood up and turned around. "Fourth Uncle, Elder Shi, Mister Yin, Mister Yang, we're counting on you." He paused, then added, "I wish you success."

By the window stood four elderly men, each picking up a mask.

The Yin and Yang Elders cackled, "Let's hope those three hired assassins are slow to act. That way, we can save a little money. To kill one Xu Ke, the four of us are more than enough!"

Beside them, a tall man who bore a striking resemblance to Ye Dexian sneered, "A mere yellow-mouthed whelp. He'll be easy to catch."

"Dying in our joint ambush is the highest honor that petty commoner from Shan City could ever hope for!"

Meanwhile, a sinister, murderous smile crept across Shi Hongda's face. "This time, I'll make sure Xu Ke's body is never found!"

Smug expressions appeared on the faces of Ye Yunfeng, Qin Feng, Huang Zhendong, and the others. This time, there was no chance of survival for Xu Ke; they had seen right through his attempts at concealment.

Ye Chong's lips twisted into a vicious smile. A hint of regret flickered in Huang Sheng's eyes, but it was overshadowed by the arrogant confidence of a surefire victory.

Xu Ke, you're dead this time!

Only Li Lang, who had stepped outside to make a call, let out a deep breath.

"Move out!"

...

RUMBLE... A large truck followed closely behind Lin Zhongtian's car.

Lin Zhongtian pulled into a gas station about a kilometer from the toll station and stopped. He sauntered over to the large truck and knocked on the door. "Time to swap."

He glanced at the cargo container, curious as to what kind of explosives would require so much space.

Duan Yi climbed down from the driver's seat. "Mister Xu gave instructions. No snooping."

"Got it," Lin Zhongtian replied irritably.

The two then swapped vehicles. Duan Yi drove back to the Dapeng Commercial Company, while Lin Zhongtian made a call to arrange for his smooth entry onto the highway.

"Going to all this trouble to swap vehicles, and for such a big truck... It seems Xu Ke brought quite a few bodyguards to Sui City," Shi Hongda sneered. He was watching Lin Zhongtian get into the truck, his own face hidden behind a grotesque black demon mask.

"What does it matter how many bodyguards he has? They'll all die!" Ye Taiqing, an Innate Great Perfection master from the Ye Family, scoffed from the side. "I really don't get it. Why would an elder from Long Capital willingly chauffeur a good-for-nothing like him? What's he really after?"