NABC Chapter 1443: A New Crisis!
Chapter 1443: A New Crisis!
"Nothing much, just playing cards."
Bai Zhiqing laughed and casually echoed, dismissing Baili Xiyue’s gloom and complaints.
After that, the four women freshened up a bit at home and then went off to take baths one by one.
After all, the seaside isn’t exactly clean, and they had spent the previous night stark naked in the tent with Jiang Feng, engaging in all sorts of intimate activities; it wouldn’t sit right not to wash up.
Once the women finished their baths, Jiang Feng also took a quick shower and then went out to buy groceries.
According to Mo Zixun and Su Xiaoxiao, they wanted to have a farewell lunch with everyone at noon and really wished to have Jiang Feng cook one last meal for them before leaving, a wish Jiang Feng naturally fulfilled.
As Jiang Feng took on the role of a domestic husband once again and went out grocery shopping—
In the northern desert, within a disorderly warm pavilion of the Netherworld Hall.
The slightly chubby senior official Hu Jinquan lounged comfortably on a Taishi chair, picking his teeth with a toothpick, clearly not yet satisfied.
His aged body was completely bare, but he looked comfortable and content, as if he had just been satisfied.
In front of him, five young men of various body types were putting on their clothes, looking extremely tired and uncomfortable.
"Wang Shan, Xue Li."
Suddenly, Hu Jinquan spoke to the two most exhausted-looking men.
"Here! What are your instructions, Father?" The two responded quickly.
"Do you know why I’ve favored you two especially today?" Hu Jinquan asked with an aged confidence.
"No idea..."
They shook their heads with bitter smiles.
They dared not cry out loud; Hu Jinquan’s so-called favor felt more like torment to them!
This old guy might be nearing ninety, but in that particular aspect, his desires surpassed even those of young men!
Every time he tortured them, it felt like they were on the brink of death, their bottoms nearly splitting apart.
Among his five adopted sons, Wang Shan had the best looks, and Xue Li had fairer skin, which greatly pleased Hu Jinquan.
"It’s simple, because for the next few days, I won’t be seeing you."
Hu Jinquan grinned, "I need you to go and take care of some business, and once it’s done, your rewards will be plentiful. Mess it up..."
He smiled sinisterly, "You can report back with your heads!"
"Go outside?!"
Wang and Xue were shocked; never in their dreams did they think Hu Jinquan would say this!
Although it was a great honor for them to join the Netherworld Hall, they were never allowed to leave its confines before reaching the higher ranks; every day felt like imprisonment, and they were never allowed a single step outside.
But now Hu Jinquan was saying they’d be allowed out for a few days?
"Father, what do you mean?" Wang Shan quickly asked.
"I want you to go to the Lin Family of Beijing to find someone named Dongfang Chi."
Hu Jinquan said calmly, "This person is the adoptive son of that old Ji Bu, and before joining the Netherworld Hall, he served as a trubitor for the Lin Family."
"Now, that guy has been allowed by Ji Bu to handle some matters, and he hasn’t returned after the time limit, seemingly trying to rid himself of Ji Bu’s control. I want you to find him and bring him back for me and Ji Bu to deal with!"
"What if he’s not at the Lin Family of Beijing?" Xue Li asked.
"Then you dig three feet into the ground to find him, or compel the Lin Family to provide clues. In any case, you must find Dongfang Chi and bring him back to the Netherworld Hall!" Hu Jinquan squinted his eyes and said!
"Understood! Shall we... leave now?" Xue Li excitedly asked for instructions.
"Go on!"
Hu Jinquan nodded, but just as the two had put on their clothes and excitedly turned to leave, he added casually, "Don’t think I don’t know what’s on your mind. Dongfang Chi’s defection is a lesson for you too! Once you’re in the Netherworld Hall, you’re with the Netherworld Hall for life! If you dare to play tricks and try to escape my grasp, you’re seeking death!"
"We wouldn’t dare!"
Wang Shan and Xue Li were taken aback and hurriedly assured Hu Jinquan they had no such intention before leaving the pavilion, eager to get out.
The remaining three adoptive sons looked on enviously as the duo left, then turned to Hu Jinquan saying, "Father..."
"You don’t need to put on your clothes." Hu Jinquan tossed the toothpick aside, stretched lazily, and stood up, saying, "I’m well-rested, let’s go again!"
The three adoptive sons were rendered speechless, as if mourning a significant loss!
...
In the Capital City, at the Xiang Family’s old estate.
Having received the Family Head Xiang Yunshan’s approval, Uncle Jie personally selected as many as twenty experts from the old estate to be sent to Xiang Tiandong, to assist him in Jiangdong.
These twenty individuals, even within the Xiang Family, were considered a core strength; each one’s prowess was not to be underestimated. The leader, Ding Feng, possessed an exceptional Absolute Peak Ninth Level skill, known as the Xiang Family’s powerful weapon!
Now, to lend Xiang Tiandong a helping hand, Uncle Jie had sent them out!
"Xiaotian, you should understand the nature of this mission. It must succeed, failure is not an option!"
Uncle Jie stared at Xiang Tiandong, "I’ve assigned the most important talent the family can mobilize to you. A failure would not only be a disgrace to the Xiang Family, but would also endanger its very foundation! You understand the gravity of this; don’t let other families laugh at our Xiang Family!"
Xiang Tiandong felt a heavy heart and quickly reassured, "I understand, Uncle Jie!"
Uncle Jie nodded, his expression easing a bit, and smiled, "Of course, with Ding Feng by your side, the chance of failure is very slim. Just go boldly and give the Old Master and Young Master Zhe a satisfactory answer!"
"Yes!" Xiang Tiandong nodded firmly again.
Meanwhile, the group of twenty led by Ding Feng already seemed a bit impatient.
After all, each of them had terrifying power, capable of singlehandedly leveling a town; together, they could effortlessly destroy an entire army.
But now they were being tasked with taking on a small-time player in Jiangdong, which felt like a misuse of their talents.
"Young Master Dong, let’s get going and come back quickly!" Ding Feng said impatiently to Xiang Tiandong.
"Okay!"
Xiang Tiandong nodded, "Thank you all!"
With that, he bid farewell to Uncle Jie and his parents, then got into the car with Ding Feng and the others, heading aggressively towards Binhai!