"Boss, what's up?" Zhou Hao immediately asked upon answering the phone!

Ye Xiao said, "I've got some things to deal with and can't come back right now. Go to Minghai Academy right away. I predict that Ling Shuya might be in danger today, likely right after school gets out!"

Zhou Hao immediately laughed and said, "Boss, you're out again? But don't worry, didn't I tell you? I've already sent people to keep watch around Minghai Academy. If there's even the slightest disturbance, our men will enter at once. Plus, I'm at the Blue-tailed Fox and can be over there any time; nothing will go wrong!"

Ye Xiao knew Zhou Hao probably thought it was going to be like this morning again, with nothing substantial happening in the end!

However, at this moment, Ye Xiao didn't think the same way. These martial artists dared to directly trouble Ling Hengyu, so was it not possible they'd target Ling Shuya as well? Ye Xiao had kept the words of those people at the noodle shop this morning firmly in mind, so he dared not slack off now!

"Now, with the heavy rain outside, besides you, is there anyone else who can clearly see what's happening?" Ye Xiao's voice dropped as he spoke!

When Zhou Hao heard something amiss in Ye Xiao's voice, he no longer dared to hesitate. Ye Xiao usually spoke to Zhou Hao in a rational and considerate manner, but now his words carried some weight, clearly indicating that the situation was out of the ordinary. Zhou Hao quickly said, "Okay, Boss, I'm on my way. Don't worry, nothing will happen to Ling Shuya. I swear on my life!"

"It's tough on you, brother. I'll be back as soon as I can!" Ye Xiao told Zhou Hao!

Zhou Hao grinned and said, "Boss, after I protect your sweetheart for you, you owe me a drink!"

"You and your nonsense, just get on with it!" Ye Xiao said, feeling both annoyance and amusement as he hung up the phone. Then he turned his gaze toward the construction site. They should have reached the inside by now, right? Ye Xiao looked at the rain pouring harder and harder outside; if he were to run into the construction site directly, he would certainly get drenched, like a drowned rat. What should he do?

Ye Xiao's eyes involuntarily fell on the pink umbrella!

Ye Xiao couldn't help but chuckle wryly; in the end, he still had to rely on that umbrella, thankfully, there weren't many people around!

Ye Xiao immediately opened the umbrella and entered the construction site!

At this time, inside an unfinished floor of the construction site, Ling Hengyu and Weei Jie were indeed getting drenched like drowned rats, with beads of water streaming down from their bodies. After running into the floor, they continued deeper inside!

The two men trailing behind were also in hot pursuit, quickly catching up!

Seeing he had no escape, Ling Hengyu stopped and faced the approaching men with a cold and stern expression!

Weei Jie immediately stepped forward and yelled at the two martial artists, "Who exactly are you? You flipped our car and now you've followed us here!"

"You old fool, I think you're really tired of living to dare speak up at a time like this!" one of the martial artists with a face full of coarse flesh glared at Weei Jie, speaking coldly!

However, Weei Jie showed no fear at all!

"Since you dare trouble us, why not dare to reveal your names? Are you vermin afraid that knowing your identities will bring you trouble later?" Weei Jie continued to shout angrily!

"Ha ha, old sir, my brother here can be a bit hotheaded, but we really meant no harm today. We just wanted to ask Mr. Ling about something!" another fair and handsome young man said with a smile, looking at Weei Jie and then turning to Ling Hengyu!

Weei Jie quickly looked at Ling Hengyu upon hearing the young man's words!

Ling Hengyu looked at the young man and said, "I don't know what you wish to learn from me that requires such methods. Indeed, your approach to seeking instruction is quite unusual!"

"Ha ha, Mr. Ling, you jest. You're a significant figure, and if we hadn't approached you in this manner today, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to speak with Mr. Ling so closely, right?" the man said with a chuckle.

Ling Hengyu, no stranger to rough seas, appeared unfazed even though it was clear that the two men were highly skilled martial artists. Instead, he wore a confident expression and said, "Speak your mind, then!"

"Since Mr. Ling said so, then I'll speak. Rumor has it that Mr. Ling possesses the unparalleled Heavenly Book, the Supreme Dragon Phoenix Skill. I wonder if it's true!"

Before Ling Hengyu could reply, Weei Jie immediately fired back, "My friend, you are so astute, why would you be blinded by the clumsy rumors of the martial world? We definitely do not have that so-called Heavenly Book, nor have we ever seen any such Heavenly Book!"

"I'll ask Mr. Ling again!" The man's expression changed slightly!

Ling Hengyu looked at him and said, "What he means is what I mean. I do not know the location of the Heavenly Book, let alone possess it. How prestigious the Heavenly Book is, such a unique internal cultivation method, if I had obtained it, I would naturally be an unparalleled expert. Do you think an unparalleled expert would be chased down like this by you? If I were an unparalleled expert, why would I willingly be hunted down like a drowning dog?"

Ling Hengyu spoke truly from the heart. The Heavenly Book is indeed a miraculous tome in the world, and he who obtains the Heavenly Book gains the world!

In ancient times, the Heavenly Book was generally property of the royals. However, over a hundred years ago, with the collapse of the imperial power, the Heavenly Book was lost!

"But, there is no smoke without fire. Since there are such rumors on the street, there must be a reason. Mr. Ling, it would be best not to hide anything, otherwise, my brother and I might do something that would displease you, something that you might find hard to accept!"

Ling Hengyu's face slowly turned icy. He said, "I've already said enough. If you do not listen, there's nothing I can do."

"It seems Mr. Ling really does not wish to cooperate!" The youth with the pale face also turned cold.

Ling Hengyu said, "It's not that I am uncooperative, but I truly do not have any Heavenly Book to speak of. How can we talk cooperation? Besides, don't push people too hard. Do you really think you can capture us for certain?"

"Since that's the case, let's see the truth in a battle of hands!" After saying this, his gaze turned cold and his body suddenly leaped towards Ling Hengyu at lightning speed. Ling Hengyu didn't even have time to react before the man launched a palm strike at him. Fortunately, Weei Jie was quick-eyed and quick-handed; he moved as fast as the wind, arriving in front of Ling Hengyu, and threw a punch directly at the man. The attacker, who was about to hit Ling Hengyu, was forced to alter his move, propelling himself away from Ling Hengyu's side and retreating rapidly!

Ling Hengyu was quite startled at this point and quickly backed away. But before he could calm his nerves, another enemy approached him. Weei Jie stood alongside the pale-faced young man, and surprisingly, despite Weei Jie's quick speed and powerful attack, the opponent seemed to slightly surpass Weei Jie in strength!

Weei Jie tangled with one opponent while the other quickly moved towards Ling Hengyu, with great speed, and reached Ling Hengyu in no time. This person's attack speed seemed slower than the first enemy's, so Ling Hengyu saw him coming clearly, but instead of engaging in combat right away, he instinctively retreated rapidly!

"Haha, thinking of running?"

Seeing Ling Hengyu attempting to flee, the enemy laughed heartily and quickly closed in on Ling Hengyu, whose expression was extremely ugly.

Ling Hengyu felt extremely troubled at this moment. He did not want to fight because he truly couldn't afford to, as he might get into serious trouble!

So, as the man approached, Ling Hengyu immediately ran backwards!

However, at this time, the distance between the two was too close, and Ling Hengyu's desire to flee only served to stir the brawny man's brutal tendencies even more. He suddenly leaped in front of Ling Hengyu, blocking his way!

"Thinking of fleeing without a fight, today I must see for myself how powerful you are, the one who possesses the Heavenly Book!" The moment the brute's words fell, he swung a punch at Ling Hengyu. Ling Hengyu swiftly brought his arms up to guard his chest. The fist struck heavily against his arms, and Ling Hengyu was sent flying, eventually slamming hard against the wall and then crashing down heavily!

"Mr. Ling!" Weei Jie, seeing Ling Hengyu struck by such a heavy blow, was shocked and immediately feinted a punch. Taking advantage of the pale-faced man dodging, he quickly ran to Ling Hengyu's side. The brute came over intending to hit Weei Jie, who immediately gathered his True Qi at his fist and threw a punch that clashed fiercely against the brute's!

Throwing the punch, Weei Jie frowned slightly and sensed a sour ache in his arm!

The brute experienced a similar sensation; after clashing fists with Weei Jie, the corner of his mouth twitched violently!

Meanwhile, Ling Hengyu, having been struck by the brute's punch, was bleeding from the corner of his mouth and struggling to get up. Weei Jie reached out to help him up but suddenly sensed an ominous wind from behind!

Weei Jie instinctively turned around, but as he did, he was struck by a palm from behind, an earth-shattering blow that made him feel as if his internal organs were being rearranged and a tsunami was wreaking havoc within. A salty taste in his throat was followed by a gush of fresh blood spraying forth!

"Weei Jie..." Ling Hengyu saw Weei Jie spitting out a large mouthful of blood and being knocked back four or five meters, and he was utterly horrified!

"Mr. Ling, as I said earlier, if you fail to cooperate, I might do something you won't be too pleased with. So, this is your own doing. How about it? Remembered anything yet?" The pale-faced man wore a cold smirk on his face.

Ling Hengyu stared coldly at the pale-faced man, just about to speak, when suddenly, a sonorous voice came from behind the pale-faced man.

"Aren't you going to look behind you? I do not enjoy surprise attacks!"

Hearing this voice, the pale-faced man and his brawny companion immediately turned to look at the person speaking behind them.

If not Ye Xiao, then who was this person?

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