Medical and Martial God-Chapter 398 Self-Rescue

"My video call with Long Jiu was hacked recently. I had to change my phone and computer, so I didn’t contact you," the Clan Leader briefly explained, then asked, "You said you’ve called me countless times these past few days. What’s the matter?"

"Is Long Jiu actually Shen Songshan?" Long Ba asked.

"Yes," the Clan Leader admitted freely. In fact, as soon as Ye Xiu announced that the Shen Family was one of the masterminds who had framed him ten years ago, the Clan Leader knew Long Jiu’s identity could no longer be concealed. After all, everyone in the Long Family Alliance knew that Long Jiu had accepted the mission to frame Ye Xiu back then.

"Anything else?" the Clan Leader asked.

"The Fire Seed Company’s branch in Yan City has been destroyed," Long Ba said.

The Clan Leader was shocked. "Who did it?"

"Ba Dao."

The Clan Leader paused. "How did you offend Ba Dao?"

"I didn’t," Long Ba replied. "I suspect Ye Xiu was behind it."

"That’s impossible. How would Ye Xiu know about the Fire Seed Company’s existence?" the Clan Leader questioned.

"Luo Qianjun moved the Night Banquet Bounty Hunters to Qingfeng Road, and then Ye Xiu killed him," Long Ba explained. "All the Night Banquet Bounty Hunters have vanished. I suspect they’re in Ye Xiu’s hands now."

"Even if Ye Xiu learned about the Fire Seed Company from the Bounty Hunters, what does that have to do with Ba Dao destroying the Yan City branch?" the Clan Leader asked.

"I heard someone was spreading news in Sang Jing that Ye Xiu had cursed Ba Dao, which led to Ba Dao challenging Huang Quan. At that time, Ye Xiu was on Qingfeng Road. I’ve also checked the flight records; Ba Dao flew from Qingfeng Road to Yan City. Is it really possible that Ba Dao’s destruction of the Yan City branch has nothing to do with Ye Xiu?"

The Clan Leader’s mind was in chaos! Ye Xiu killed Luo Qianjun, captured the Night Banquet, and cursed Ba Dao. Afterward, not only did Ba Dao fail to kill Ye Xiu, but after issuing a challenge to Huang Quan, he went to Qingfeng Road. Then he took a flight from there to Yan City and destroyed the Fire Seed Company’s branch. What kind of convoluted mess is this? It’s completely illogical!

After a moment of fruitless thought, the Clan Leader said, "Since Ye Xiu has learned the locations of the Fire Seed Company’s various branches from the Bounty Hunters, we absolutely cannot let him live. I’ve received news that Ye Xiu is going to Guoyang this afternoon. Immediately dispatch all of the Fire Seed Company’s elites to Guoyang and kill him."

"Is a single Ye Xiu worth mobilizing all of the Fire Seed Company’s elites?" Long Ba asked.

"The Fire Seed Company may be stronger than the Shen Family, but Ye Xiu wiped out the Shen Family with ease. Do you think it would be difficult for him to destroy the Fire Seed Company?" the Clan Leader countered.

Long Ba fell silent. After a long pause, he said, "Alright, I’ll make the arrangements now."

*** 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

「Guoyang. The Long Family Branch.」

At that moment, all the high-ranking members of the branch family were gathered in the villa of their leader, Long Xiaoyun.

"Our family has been plagued by one disaster after another recently," Long Xiaoyun said with a grave expression. "First, a mysterious demoness arrived a few days ago, specializing in sneak attacks and assassinations against our people. Then, our family ended up on Huang Quan’s kill list. Now, Ye Xiu is on his way to Guoyang. It seems our branch is doomed."

"Dad, we have to ask Headquarters for reinforcements!" said Long Xiaoyun’s eldest son, Long Wen, in a low voice. "Ye Xiu and Huang Quan aren’t just targeting our branch; they’re after the entire Long Family. We can’t contend with them on our own."

"I have already asked for reinforcements," Long Xiaoyun said gravely. "The Clan Leader said that a large number of troops will arrive in Guoyang by tomorrow at the latest to help us eliminate Ye Xiu."

"Aren’t the reinforcements from the Long Family?" Long Wen asked.

"No," Long Xiaoyun said, shaking his head. "According to the Clan Leader, the reinforcements are from Long Ba of the Long Family Alliance."

"Bullshit!" Long Wen exploded in anger. "Ye Xiu already defeated Long Jiu, who is Shen Songshan! Now the entire Shen Family is in Guoyang, begging on the streets. Even if Long Ba is stronger than Shen Songshan, how much stronger can he be? I think the Clan Leader is preparing to abandon our branch."

"Great-grandfather, it’s impossible to rely on the Clan Leader. We have to save ourselves," a beautiful girl said.

If Ye Xiu saw her, he would have been greatly surprised. This girl looked exactly like Dragon Hollyhock.

"Long Wu, what are your thoughts?" Long Xiaoyun asked.

"I suggest the Guoyang Long Family join forces with the Han Jin City Long Family. We can face the enemy together, eliminate Ye Xiu and that demoness first, and then figure out how to deal with Huang Quan," Long Wu proposed.

"I’m afraid the Long Family in Han Jin City won’t agree," Long Xiaoyun sighed. "How about this, Long Wu? You make a trip to Han Jin City and see if you can persuade them."

"Alright!" Long Wu accepted the order cheerfully.

***

「Inside the Presidential Suite of the Yarton Hotel.」

Ming Yue lay in the bathtub, enjoying the soothing massage jets.

Ye Xiu sent me to Guoyang to wipe out the Long Family, but after all this time, I’ve only managed to cripple eight of them. He’ll probably blame me when he arrives. What if he decides I’m a useless failure, unfit for important tasks, and kills me? Then the Ming Family will never have a chance to rise again. I’d better go hide somewhere else for a few days.

***

「On the high-speed train.」

Song Yushu stared at Ye Xiu, her cheeks puffed in annoyance. She was starting to seriously doubt him. For more than three hours, he had done nothing but gaze out the window, not sparing her—a beautiful woman—a single glance.

Just then, Ye Xiu’s phone buzzed. It was a text from Gong Jin: "Young Master, we’ve found Qin Ming."

Ye Xiu’s spirits lifted. "Where is he?"

"An intelligence operative, disguised as a taxi driver, is taking him to the Wankang Wellness Hall right now!"

"Keep a close eye on him. I’ll be in Han Jin City shortly."

"Understood!"

At that moment, the train arrived at the Han Jin City station.

Ye Xiu and Song Yushu disembarked one after the other. "Hey, where are you going? I can give you a lift," Song Yushu offered.

Ye Xiu ignored her and quickened his pace toward the exit.

How annoying! Watching Ye Xiu’s retreating figure, Song Yushu stamped her foot in frustration.

***

「Wankang Wellness Hall.」

Wankang Wellness Hall might sound like a place for foot massages and acupuncture, but it was actually a large-scale Ancient Medicine clinic.

A taxi pulled up at the entrance. Qin Ming, carrying a travel bag, got out and hurried inside.

"Stop right there, Qin Ming," the front desk nurse said coldly, blocking his path. "When are you going to pay your mother’s hospital and medical bills? You’re already half a month in arrears. If you don’t pay up, we’ll have no choice but to throw her out."

"I brought the money, but I need to see your director first," Qin Ming replied, his worn, tired face expressionless.

The nurse glanced at the bulging travel bag in his hand, which looked like it was stuffed with cash. Her attitude changed instantly.

"Mr. Qin, please follow me," she said with a cheerful smile. "As it happens, the director is free today and is in his office."

With that, she enthusiastically led the way.