No one wishes for the day when their wealth and status come to an abrupt end. This is a universal thought, not unique to any one person.

Yang Hangtian is a very traditional and typical second-generation wealthy heir.

Therefore, Yang Hangtian doesn't want to die!

"I... I..." Yang Hangtian hesitated, knowing that if he spoke, even if Ye Xiao didn't do anything to him, Young Master Feng would definitely not let him off.

"Who is Young Master Feng?" Ye Xiao suddenly asked.

Ye Xiao could see at a glance what Yang Hangtian was considering and what he was concerned about.

Someone who could truly make Yang Hangtian hesitate at this moment must be more powerful and wealthier than him.

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Yang Hangtian understood that Ye Xiao must have heard his phone call earlier. Clearly, it was now impossible for him not to speak.

"If I say it, I'll die a horrible death!" Yang Hangtian said.

Ye Xiao heard this, smiled slightly, and said, "But have you thought about it? If you don't speak, I can make you die a horrible death in an instant."

Upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, Yang Hangtian immediately said, "It's broad daylight. You dare to kill?"

"Who told you that murder can't happen in broad daylight?" Ye Xiao smiled slightly and said, "Just like that so-called Young Master Feng."

As soon as Yang Hangtian heard this, a chill ran down his spine, and cold sweat dripped from his head to his feet.

"You... you..." At that moment, Yang Hangtian couldn't describe his feelings. No one wants to die, whether they're good or bad.

Looking at Yang Hangtian slumped on the ground in fear, Ye Xiao threw aside the wood in his hand and continued, "Go ahead, speak. If you think your bones are harder than this wood, you can try to resist."

Yang Hangtian didn't know if his bones were harder than the wood, but he was sure about one thing: he didn't want to risk it.

After much thought, Yang Hangtian finally said, "I'll... I'll talk!"

"You better think carefully before speaking. If you happen to say something untrue and I find out, I can't control what my hands might do!" Ye Xiao said, half-threatening, as he looked at Yang Hangtian.

Ye Xiao's words resonated deeply with Yang Hangtian, quickly dispelling any notion he had of trying to deceive Ye Xiao with lies.

For some unknown reason, Yang Hangtian suddenly felt that he absolutely couldn't deceive Ye Xiao. It seemed that just saying half a lie would make Ye Xiao instantly know. If exposed, Yang Hangtian clearly understood what would happen then.

"Young Master Feng is the young master of an ancient family in Bird City called the Feng family. His name is Feng Yang," Yang Hangtian said honestly. "I don't know why, but he seems intent on eliminating Zheng Lingshan's father, Zheng Senlin. However, he also seems reluctant to do it himself, so he plans to have me hire an assassin to deal with Zheng Senlin."

"Feng Yang!" Ye Xiao murmured these two words.

Upon first hearing the words "Young Master Feng," Ye Xiao had some suspicion it might be the Feng brothers. Now it seemed he was right. But Ye Xiao was puzzled. With the Feng family's power, it shouldn't be difficult to deal with Zheng Senlin. Why use someone else's hand? Moreover, Zheng Senlin didn't seem like someone who could be associated with the Feng family.

Ye Xiao found it very strange, though it was a thought he kept to himself.

"It seems he promised you great benefits," Ye Xiao said with a cold smile.

Seeing Ye Xiao's cold smile, Yang Hangtian felt even more weighed down, not daring to hide anything, and quickly said, "Young Master Feng said he would give my father's company several big projects. If not, he would cause my father's company to go bankrupt."

Yang Hangtian had nothing more to hide at this moment.

Though he was a playboy, Yang Hangtian didn't want to be a murderer. It wasn't his intention to kill, but Feng Yang had given the order. How could he not act on it unless he wanted to die?

Yang Hangtian understood that going against Young Master Feng's wishes would be far more serious than just his father's company going bankrupt.

"Do you have a brother?" Ye Xiao suddenly asked.

Yang Hangtian didn't understand Ye Xiao's reason for asking but still replied, "Yes, Yang Hangle!"

"Yang Hangle?" Hearing the name Hangle, Ye Xiao smirked slightly and said, "Is he referred to as Young Master Le?"

Yang Hangtian didn't know why Ye Xiao would ask this, but what he said was true, so he quickly replied, "Yes!"

"Go to the hospital and check on your brother. If nothing unexpected happens, his leg will be crippled," Ye Xiao said.

"What?" Yang Hangtian was shocked beyond words, looking at Ye Xiao in disbelief and asked, "What... what is going on?"

Ye Xiao didn't answer directly and instead laughed and said, "I don't know, if Feng Yang finds out that you told me these things, what do you think he'll do?"

Yang Hangtian was stunned upon hearing this!

He didn't react for quite a while.

"This... this..." Yang Hangtian once again didn't know what to say.

"Today, you haven't seen me, nor have I seen you. You haven't told me anything. However, you did bother Shanshan again yesterday. So, you should understand, there must be a punishment." Ye Xiao said.

Originally, listening to Ye Xiao's earlier words, Yang Hangtian thought Ye Xiao was planning to let him go. But when Ye Xiao finished speaking, Yang Hangtian realized it was over.

However, Yang Hangtian wasn't foolish. He knew that hoping to leave today unscathed was absolutely impossible. So, after about three seconds of eye contact with Ye Xiao, Yang Hangtian grabbed a wooden stick from the ground and fiercely struck his own shin. Instantly, Yang Hangtian gnashed his teeth as sweat poured down like rain, the piercing pain in his shin made him want to scream, yet he dared not yell. In the blink of an eye, his face turned purplish-blue.

Ye Xiao was quite satisfied with Yang Hangtian's action and turned to slowly leave, while saying, "Tell that Young Master Feng that you were attacked by unknown assailants, so you can't deal with Zheng Senlin now. Delay as many days as you can. Of course, if Zheng Senlin dies, you'll die too."

"Ah?" Yang Hangtian was even more shocked and said, "But as far as I know, Zheng Senlin has liver cancer."

"So, you should pray for him to live!" Ye Xiao said.

Yang Hangtian felt that his fate was indeed bitter, but whom could he blame now? If from the start he had treated Zheng Lingshan as a stranger, none of this would have happened.

Ye Xiao left, while Yang Hangtian slumped to the ground, not knowing what to do, because now it seemed to him that he was doomed either way.

Ye Xiao, leaving the alley, had a big question mark in his mind. He simply couldn't understand what the relationship between the Feng family and Zheng Senlin was. Why would Feng Yang hire someone to kill Zheng Senlin?

Suddenly, a thought occurred to Ye Xiao: Zheng Senlin was once a Martial Artist, but now he was a Martial Artist who couldn't mobilize True Qi.

Could there be some connection here? Ye Xiao's mind kept thinking; it seemed that only talking to Zheng Senlin could possibly clarify this.

Ye Xiao thought for a moment, then directly dialed Han Ruoxi's number.

It wasn't long before the call was connected.

"Ye Xiao?" Han Ruoxi sounded somewhat surprised, given the timing of Ye Xiao's call to her. As for Ye Xiao, Han Ruoxi didn't know whether she felt favor or disdain; in short, she felt that everything Ye Xiao did was displeasing to her.

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "Doctor Han, are you busy right now?"

Han Ruoxi said, "If there's something, just say it directly."

Ye Xiao said, "My friend's father was just taken away by the State Hospital's vehicle, and I'll need to trouble you again."

"You didn't call just to thank me, did you?" Han Ruoxi said.

Ye Xiao immediately laughed and said, "Sort of, but I have some other matters I want to..."

Han Ruoxi said, "I knew there must be something, otherwise you wouldn't call me—what's up?"

Listening to Han Ruoxi, Ye Xiao suddenly felt uncomfortable. It wasn't Han Ruoxi's tone, but what she was saying. However, Ye Xiao didn't dwell on it, only saying, "My friend's father, when admitted to the hospital, could his name be changed?"

"What do you mean?" Han Ruoxi asked.

Ye Xiao said, "If his name is Zhang San, can he be admitted under the name Li Si?"

Han Ruoxi immediately understood but quickly said, "Absolutely not."

"It's a matter of life and death!" Ye Xiao said.

Han Ruoxi said, "Changing the name doesn't guarantee treatment. Besides, it's against the hospital's regulations."

"I'm not talking about the illness. I mean, if he uses his own name in the hospital, someone will try to assassinate him." Ye Xiao said truthfully this time.

Ye Xiao understood that with the Feng family's influence, they would surely find out that Zheng Senlin had gone to the State Hospital. Jiang Miaoke had friends there, so wouldn't the Feng family have connections too? Therefore, to be on the safe side, Ye Xiao really needed a foolproof plan now. After thinking it over, Ye Xiao felt that if the name could be changed, perhaps it could delay things for a while. These crucial days might result in significant changes.

But Han Ruoxi hearing Ye Xiao's words felt that he was simply calling to make fun of her.

"What kind of joke are you making? This is the State Hospital; you know about the security measures here."

Ye Xiao instantly said, "You're right, but I wouldn't call you without a valid reason. For the safety of the patient's life, I hope you can assist."

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