Chen Guiyuan immediately frowned and said, "I'm warning you, don't you dare go looking for him! This man is powerful and extremely sinister! He can ruin your life! In some ways, he's even more terrifying than Lei Liehu!"
Chen Xiaoran also chimed in, "Ye Lingtian, you better not stir up any more trouble. There's no one here to clean up your mess!"
He Wenqian immediately asked, "Why are you looking for him? Are you trying to find out where your mother is?"
"Yes!"
He Wenqian said, "Listen to your adoptive mother. If you really want to go, Xiaoran will go with you tomorrow night after work! He'll at least give the Chen Family some face!"
Determined not to let down his adoptive mother's kind intentions, Ye Lingtian waited bitterly all day until Chen Xiaoran finally finished work.
"Get in the car!"
Looking disgruntled, Chen Xiaoran took Ye Lingtian along.
San Ye was located on the busiest and most chaotic bar street in Jiangcheng.
Bars, bath centers, and KTVs were everywhere.
The reason San Ye was so well-connected was that his eyes and ears were everywhere in Jiangcheng.
The news that the bandit leader had been wiped out by the Four Great War Gods was spread by him.
As soon as they arrived at the bar street, Chen Xiaoran's phone rang.
After answering the call, she said to Ye Lingtian, "Go the rest of the way yourself. San Ye is at West City International Club! I have something to come back for!"
Leaving Ye Lingtian behind, Chen Xiaoran drove back.
In fact, this was all prearranged between Chen Xiaoran and Zhou Xinyi.
Chen Xiaoran's only goal was to drive Ye Lingtian out, so Zhou Xinyi had come up with a scheme:
Chen Xiaoran would bring Ye Lingtian to find San Ye and make an excuse to leave midway. Then, he would have to face San Ye alone and get into deep trouble.
That way, they would have a valid reason to kick Ye Lingtian out.
Ye Lingtian didn't think much of it and headed straight for West City International Club.
As soon as he reached the entrance, a security guard stepped forward to warmly inquire, "Sir, do you have a reservation?"
Ye Lingtian stated bluntly, "I'm looking for Li San! I want to ask him about something!"
Hearing this, the security guard's eyes lit up. "Asking San Ye for information is very expensive!"
"I know the rules. Lead the way, quickly!"
With that, two security guards immediately led Ye Lingtian up to San Ye's private office on the fifth floor of the club.
In the hallway, bodyguards stood guard at every door—easily over a hundred of them.
Inside the office, San Ye was brewing tea.
San Ye wore a white changshan and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, looking thoroughly crafty.
Four muscular men stood beside him, each exuding the imposing aura of dragons and tigers; they were all top-tier martial artists.
An ordinary person would have had their legs turn to jelly at the sight of this setup.
"San Ye, this gentleman is here to buy information from you!"
After bringing Ye Lingtian in, the guard stated the purpose of the visit.
San Ye, however, remained silent for a long time, busy tinkering with his tea set.
Second after second ticked by, and a trace of displeasure appeared on Ye Lingtian's face.
Chapter 29: The Entire Qi Family Comes to Apologize to the Big Boss!
Chapter 29: The Entire Qi Family Comes to Apologize to the Big Boss!
A full several minutes later, San Ye finally raised his head slowly, looked him up and down, and asked, "So you're the brat who wants to buy information?"
"Yes!"
"What kind of information are you looking for? Let's hear it!"
San Ye leaned lazily back in his chair.
"I'm looking for information from twenty years ago!"
As soon as he said this, the four burly men beside San Ye grew furious. "Brat, what do you mean? Are you intentionally picking a fight?"
San Ye made his living selling all kinds of information, but this was the first time he had ever heard of someone asking about something from twenty years ago.
"Wait! Let him finish!"
San Ye waved his hand.
"Twenty years ago, a woman named Zhou Xueqing came from Longdu! I want to find out where she is!"
Hearing this, San Ye's expression shifted slightly, and he asked curiously, "Could it be that she fled to Jiangcheng after carrying the illegitimate child of a prominent Longdu family?"
This brought a flash of joy to Ye Lingtian—he really did know his stuff.
"Yes, yes, yes! She came back to Jiangcheng once after that, and I want to know where she is!"
To be more precise, Ye Lingtian even took out the ring.
"This is a ring she used to wear. People might not remember her face clearly, but this ring might provide a clue!"
Upon seeing the gemstone-inlaid ring, both San Ye and his subordinates' eyes lit up fiercely, unable to tear their gazes away.
This ring had to be worth a fortune, right?
Just looking at it, it was worth tens or even hundreds of millions.
"Ahem..."
Realizing he had lost his composure, San Ye quickly coughed a few times.
He casually reached out and took the ring.
Then, he examined it closely.
Just from the dazzling collection of artifacts in this office, one could tell that San Ye was an expert in this field.
He even pulled out a magnifying glass and other tools to carefully observe the gemstone on the ring.
Gradually, a look of excitement and delight appeared on his face.
This was a super rare gemstone!
It was definitely rarer and more valuable than any gemstone in his collection!
To put it mildly without exaggeration!
This ring could fetch at least over half a billion right now!
A flicker of greed crossed his eyes, and the idea of pocketing it for himself instantly took root.
He couldn't help saying, "I actually seem to have seen this ring before..."
"Then do you know where she is?"
Hearing that there was hope, Ye Lingtian asked excitedly.
"I still need to look into the details. After all, it's been twenty years—it's far too long ago! Go back and wait for news!"
Ye Lingtian nodded. "Alright, fine. As long as you find out, I will reward you handsomely! Now, please return my ring?"
"Huh? What ring?" San Ye asked abruptly.
Ye Lingtian's expression changed. "Return the ring in your hand!"
San Ye slid the ring onto his finger and smiled slyly, "This is my ring! What does it have to do with you?"
His subordinates chimed in as well, "This is clearly San Ye's ring; I've watched him wear it for over a decade. Are you trying to pull a scam right here?"
What a brazen act of daylight robbery!
Ye Lingtian laughed.
No wonder his adoptive father had said San Ye was cunning and deceitful, perhaps even more terrifying than the bandit leader.
Now he had seen it for himself—only, he was Ye Lingtian.
They had messed with the wrong person!
"I'll give you one chance to return the ring! Otherwise, bear the consequences!"
Ye Lingtian said coldly.
"Hahaha..."
As a result, San Ye and his men all laughed.
Who cared about the threat of some punk kid!
He was definitely keeping this ring!
"Besides, who in Jiangcheng doesn't know my rules?"
San Ye sneered.
Someone next to him explained, "Listen up, kid, consulting San Ye also costs money! Consider this ring your consultation fee!"
A cold glint flashed in Ye Lingtian's eyes. "I gave you a chance, but you didn't want it!"
"Ignorant punk! Break his legs and throw him out!"
San Ye gave the order.
In the hallway, all the subordinates rushed in.
Over a hundred men, each wielding sharp weapons, looked fierce and menacing.
"Qi Shanhai, along with three hundred and sixty-eight members of the Qi Family, has come to apologize to the Big Boss!!!"
At that very moment, a voice echoed through West City International Club.
Chapter 30: The Big Boss Is Inside!
Chapter 30: The Big Boss Is Inside!
This shout was deafening, causing San Ye and his men to freeze in unison.
"Qi Shanhai? Huh? King of Buildings Qi Shanhai?"
San Ye quickly snapped back to reality.
He rushed over to the window and looked down, only to be met with a deeply shocking sight—
In the parking lot in front of West City International Club, dozens of identical Rolls-Royces and other luxury cars were neatly parked.
And in the small plaza at the entrance, hundreds of people were kneeling on one knee facing the club.
San Ye recognized the man at the very front—it was King of Buildings Qi Shanhai himself!
Forget about him; even if the bandit leader were still alive, he'd have to show him some respect!
Although San Ye was well-connected in terms of intelligence, if he crossed Qi Shanhai, he would be crushed to death without a second thought.
He could hardly even be considered a low-tier player in comparison.
Moreover, the Qi Family had numerous martial arts experts and employed a massive number of international bodyguards.
To top it all off, they had a Heavenly-class bodyguard even more formidable than Zhao Feiying!
"Huh? What did the King of Buildings just say? Apologize to the Big Boss? And he brought the entire Qi Family? More importantly, they're kneeling on one knee to apologize? That is an unbelievable level of sincerity!"
At this thought, San Ye and his subordinates felt like their brains were about to explode.
Just what kind of terrifying figure could possibly move the King of Buildings of Jiangcheng to this extent?
It was unimaginable!!!
It seemed no such existence even existed in Jiangcheng, right?
No!
The King of Buildings and his people were here to apologize to West City International Club—could it be... that big boss was right here inside his establishment?
The mere thought made San Ye's legs tremble so violently that he almost collapsed to his knees.
Such a massive deity was inside his club, and he had been completely oblivious to it?
"Hurry! Everyone, hurry down with me!"
Panicking, San Ye was the first to sprint out.
The others hurriedly followed.
"Give me the ring first, won't you?"
Ye Lingtian demanded.
"I'll deal with you later, kid! I don't have time for you right now!"
Ye Lingtian was left speechless.
Soon, San Ye led a group of people outside the club.
And they were struck dumb with shock all over again.
Looking closer, Qi Shanhai had indeed brought every single member of the Qi Family, old and young alike.
From seventy- or eighty-year-old elders down to infants still in swaddling clothes, they had all come.
"King of Buildings, what an honor! Forgive me for not coming out to welcome you!"
San Ye immediately cupped his fists in greeting.
However, Qi Shanhai glared at him. "Li San, get lost and stay out of my way! I'm here to apologize to the Big Boss!"
"No... King of Buildings, is this big boss really inside my club?"
San Ye's voice trembled as he spoke.
"Duh! Why else would I be kneeling here?"
Shaking like a leaf, San Ye was on the verge of tears. "But... but I've been here all day, and I had no idea any big boss had come in?"
His subordinates, who had just searched the club from top to bottom, hurried over to report: "San Ye, there are no big bosses in there at all! Everyone inside is a regular, people we know!"
"There isn't even a single stranger, let alone a big boss!"
"King of Buildings, you see, there really isn't any big boss here with me. I'm going out of my mind..." San Ye said.
The King of Buildings remained kneeling on one knee, speaking in a cold voice: "The Big Boss is inside! I'm certain of it!"
San Ye felt like he was losing his mind.
There was clearly no one there!
Just then, the King of Buildings shouted again: "Qi Shanhai and the entire Qi Family have come to apologize to the Big Boss!"
"The entire Qi Family has come to apologize to पीट the Big Boss!"
...
The members of the Qi Family shouted in unison as well.
"Crash!"
At that exact moment, the windows on the fifth floor of the club suddenly shattered.
A figure leaped out from within.
With hands clasped behind his back, resembling a grandmaster of an era, he descended slowly.
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Especially San Ye!
"Boom!"
With a dull thud, Ye Lingtian landed steadily, tiny cracks spreading across the tiles beneath his feet.
Chapter 31: Thank You, Big Boss, for Sparing My Life!
Chapter 31: Thank You, Big Boss, for Sparing My Life!
Everyone present was filled with awe!
He jumped down from that height and was completely unhurt?
Even San Ye's eyes flashed with a strange light; he hadn't expected the kid to actually be a martial artist.
So what if he was?
There were plenty of martial artists right by his side.
San Ye was just about to tell Ye Lingtian to get lost when two people nearby suddenly carried out a stretcher.
Lying on the stretcher was a man wrapped entirely in gauze like a zongzi, with only his face exposed.
When San Ye looked over, he was so frightened his heart nearly leapt out of his chest.
This, this, this...
Isn't this the Heavenly-class bodyguard Li Dazhong?
The invincible grandmaster whom Qi Shanhai had spent eighty million to hire?
How did he end up like this?
Trembling, San Ye asked, "What happened to Grandmaster Li Dazhong?"
"I beat him," Ye Lingtian said indifferently.
San Ye's eyeballs nearly popped out of his skull.
"You... you beat him?" he asked, stuttering.
Everyone's gaze fell upon Ye Lingtian.
This was a grandmaster-tier powerhouse and a Heavenly-class bodyguard!
Someone was just about to accuse Ye Lingtian of bragging when Li Dazhong struggled to crawl down from the stretcher.
He knelt directly before Ye Lingtian and apologized, "Big Boss, I was blind and offended you! Thank you for sparing my life!"
How could Li Dazhong not know Ye Lingtian's true strength?
If the man had intended to kill him, he would already be dead.
San Ye and his entire crew felt like they were losing their minds.
Immediately afterward, Qi Shanhai and the rest of the Qi Family also bowed their heads and apologized to Ye Lingtian in unison: "Big Boss, we were in the wrong yesterday, and we have specifically come to apologize to you!"
"This... this... rumble..."
San Ye's vision went black, and he nearly passed out on the spot.
So the big boss was this punk kid?
No wonder he had searched the entire club and found no trace of any big boss.
The punk kid he had completely overlooked was the one!
Realizing that Ye Lingtian was the big boss the King of Buildings was looking for, San Ye and his subordinates began to tremble uncontrollably.
What had they just done?
They had forcibly seized his ring?
And threatened to break his legs?
They had offended an existence capable of beating Li Dazhong into a cripple!
This...
It was over!
With how sharp the King of Buildings' eye was, he spotted the problem with San Ye at a glance.
He immediately interrogated him: "Li San, you bastard! Did you offend the Big Boss?"
"I, I, I..."
San Ye stuttered, unable to squeeze out a single word.
His group of subordinates fell into a terrified, pin-drop silence.
"It's nothing, really. It's just that he forcibly seized my mother's ring and then threatened to break my legs," Ye Lingtian said casually.
Hearing this, Qi Shanhai felt like he was losing his mind.
How dare he?!
"Slap!"
"Slap!"
...
Qi Shanhai lunged forward and delivered several vicious slaps across Li San's face.
Not only did he shatter his glasses, but he also beat his face into a bloody pulp.
Qi Shanhai roared, "You have a death wish! How dare you provoke the Big Boss? I will make sure there is nowhere for you to survive in Jiangcheng!"
San Ye and his subordinates dropped to their knees all at once with a collective thud.
"Big Boss, we were wrong! We were wrong! Spare us!"
Still kneeling before Ye Lingtian, San Ye hurriedly removed the ring from his finger, lifted it up with both hands, and pleaded, "Big Boss, I'm returning the ring to you! I'll compensate you for anything you want!"
He was panicking!
Since the man could beat Li Dazhong into that state, killing him would be as easy as pinching an ant.
If he didn't beg for mercy, he would die!
Ye Lingtian took back the ring and suddenly sighed, "What a pity. It's been worn by someone else; it's dirty."
"Huh?"
San Ye blinked, not understanding what he meant.
Qi Shanhai, however, caught on immediately.
He roared, "Hurry! Li San, what are you waiting for? Do you want me to do it, or will you do it yourself?"
Chapter 32: You Should Call Him the Medicine King!
Chapter 32: You Should Call Him the Medicine King!
"Huh?"
San Ye was even more bewildered, his brain completely scrambled like mush, still failing to grasp the situation.
"Which finger was it wearing on?" Qi Shanhai asked.
"Boom!"
San Ye finally understood Ye Lingtian's meaning.
The ring was dirty because he had worn it, so the finger he had worn it on had to go!
Yet, to save his life, what was a single finger?
San Ye was a ruthless man!
He immediately drew a knife and ruthlessly hacked off the middle finger that had just worn the ring.
"Aaargh!!!"
An agonizing, heart-wrenching scream tore from his throat.
Only then did Ye Lingtian look satisfied.
Qi Shanhai immediately asked, "Big Boss, why did you come looking for him?"
"I had him check on the whereabouts of my mother!"
"Li San, did you hear that? Hurry up and help the Big Boss investigate!" Qi Shanhai bellowed.
Kneeling on the ground and enduring the excruciating pain, Li San hurriedly said, "Big Boss, I do know a little bit about your mother, but it's been too long; I need time to look into it! As soon as I have news, I will report to you immediately!"
Though slightly reluctant, Ye Lingtian had no other choice and nodded. "Fine then."
"Big Boss, shall we leave this place?" Qi Shanhai invited.
"Alright."
Ye Lingtian then boarded Qi Shanhai's car and left.
San Ye swept a glance at his subordinates and instructed, "Listen up, no one is allowed to leak a word about what happened today! And memorize this Big Boss's face—whoever offends him dies!"
Wincing in pain as sweat poured from his brow, San Ye hurriedly grabbed his severed finger and rushed straight to the hospital.
This was an overseas-funded private hospital called Weilong Hospital, which catered exclusively to the wealthy and powerful.
Living a life of violence and bloodshed, San Ye and his men inevitably got injured, and broken arms or legs were routinely treated here.
Seeing that San Ye was missing a finger this time, everyone was deeply shocked.
In this underground world, with the bandit leader dead, San Ye was practically the overlord.
Who on earth could possibly injure him?
"Huh? Isn't that San Ye? What happened to you?"
A voice rang out—it was Shang Hongwei.
He had brought Black Ginseng Jade Bone Ointment specifically for clinical trials at Weilong Hospital.
"Oh? Mr. Shang? It's nothing! Just lost a finger, that's all!" San Ye said dismissively.
Shang Hongwei looked surprised. "Ah? San Ye, what a coincidence! I recently acquired an exclusive ancient formula from the Divine Doctor of Longevity, Li Changsheng—Black Ginseng Jade Bone Ointment! It's specifically targeted for broken bones and the like! It can make your bones and flesh grow back!"
"It's already approved for mass production, and before it hits the market, I brought some medicine here for clinical trials!"
San Ye's eyes lit up fiercely when he heard this.
Not only was Shang Hongwei a pharmaceutical tycoon, but this was also an ancient formula from the Divine Doctor of Longevity!
Furthermore, Shang Hongwei was accompanied by top-tier medical experts like Xiang Haiwen.
He trusted it completely!
"Then hurry up and put some on me to try! Here's a ready-made patient right in front of you!" San Ye urged immediately.
"San Ye, did you bring your severed finger?" Shang Hongwei asked promptly.
"I brought it! It was just cut off! It's still bleeding!" San Ye immediately took out the severed finger.
"That's fantastic! In your condition, applying our ointment and stitching it up will show results in two or three days! No surgery or anything needed!"
Shang Hongwei and his team immediately applied the ointment to San Ye and performed the stitching.
"The pain is gone! Whoa? It's itching! I can actually feel it growing! Growing flesh is one thing, but even bones can heal? This is too magical!"
San Ye cried out in amazement.
Shang Hongwei explained, "Mm-hmm, that's the power of the Black Ginseng Jade Bone Ointment! If we had top-tier medicinal ingredients, your finger would probably heal in half a day. We're using substitute ingredients, but it's guaranteed to show results in two or three days!"
"Then let me offer Mr. Shang my early congratulations—no, you should be called the Medicine King!"