Chapter 448 - Death of a Friend (1/2)

Chapter 448: Death of a Friend

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

The sound startled Tang Yifei and Tang Yuanqin. They both jerked their heads to the side toward the direction of the speaker.

They watched as a young man with his hands linked behind his back descended upon them. He flew over the tall walls with protruding barbed wire that encircled the mansion and stepped down from the sky as if walking on an invisible stairs. Rain droplets shattered against an invisible s.h.i.+eld that surrounded his body and formed a halo of silvery mist around the young man’s body.

“Please accept my humble greetings, Master Chen. ”

Tang Yuanqin’s body started to shake uncontrollably as soon as he recognized Chen Fan. Fear mixed with joy roiled inside of his heart. Meanwhile, the sight of Chen Fan had stunned Tang Yifei as she turned into a statue and gaped at Chen Fan. Her eyes were filled with infatuation and adoration.

“You are finally back.”

The girl’s eyes glazed over by tears of joy as they let out a soft glow that was reminiscent of the dreamy drizzles of Jiang Nan.

“Rise.” Chen Fan glanced over Tang Yifei and landed his gaze on Tang Yuanqin who was kneeling before him. “I was back five days ago, didn’t you know?”

Tang Yuanqin rose to his feet and let out a wry smile. “You thought too highly of my abilities. I am but a local tyc.o.o.n in Jiang Nan Province. Although I have heard rumors of your return in bits and pieces, I didn’t believe in them. There had been too many… rumors of late.”

“Ok.”

Chen Fan nodded as he murmured to himself.

Tang Yuanqin was right. He was not nearly as well connected as the secret agencies of powerful nations. He was a local force and his influences couldn’t even reach outside of Jiang Nan Province, much less outside of China. Therefore, he would not be among the first ones to learn about his return.

“Just a heads up. I killed General Scherchen in Russia five days ago. I think you will hear about it soon.”

Chen Fan finally landed inside of the pavilion where the father and daughter pair were standing.

This pavilion by the sh.o.r.eline was commissioned by Tang Yuanqin for his personal use. From the pavilion, he had a sprawling view of the mighty river. The sight was even more breathtaking during the night when the river bank on the other side lit up with sparkling lights of all colors.

“So those rumors are real.”

The realization made Tang Yuanqin quivered a little and he kneeled before Chen Fan again: “Master Chen. You have single-handedly defeated an entire army and killed the leader of the Russian North Division amidst the thick of danger. News of your deeds will take the world by storm, and the world would tremble at your might!”

Tang Yuanqin exclaimed vehemently.

Of all the living beings on Earth, who else could have defeated an army of ten thousand strong? Not even the legendary Immortal State warriors who lived a few hundred years ago could have pulled off Chen Fan’s unimaginable achievements.

“What?”

Tang Yifei covered her mouth to stifle a cry.

This was the first time she heard the news.

“Tang Yuanqin, I am not here to listen to your compliments. Explain to me what had happened while I was gone, and why you failed me, or else…”

Chen Fan tapped the Blade Strengthening Gourd, making a crisp clank that sounded out for a few long seconds.

“Master Chen, I can explain!”

Tang Yuanqin’s face suddenly paled as he bowed deeply. Tang Yifei also hurried to put in:

“Chen Fan, it’s not our fault! As soon as you disappeared, the Hong Sect had found themselves a new ally; a Grandmaster called Lin Tashan from the Lin family of Southeastern China. They had consolidated power in Jiang Bei and killed those who opposed them, including Xu Ao. They have Jiang Bei in their tight grasp and a powerful ally, what do you suppose we could do? ”

“If not because of General Li and Miss Red Sparrow, you wouldn’t even stand here talking to both of us because we would have both been dead! By now, Lin Tashan controlled nearly half of Jiang Nan Province. We barely managed to deter him from digging his claws into Jin City.”

Tears welled in Tang Yifei’s eyes as she vented her anger and indignation.

It was evident that she had to swallow down a lot of humiliation throughout the year. She had been a proud queen of the underground world in Jiang Nan Province, but she was defenseless before Lin Tashan’s overwhelming strength and had to stay low and endure the hards.h.i.+p.

“Xu Ao is dead?”

Chen Fan was taken aback.

Xu Ao’s refined appearance and his unyielding personality suddenly appeared in his mind.

Xu Ao of Hai Dong.

He was Xu Rongfei’s father, the former leader of Jiang Bei. He had always been loyal to Chen Fan.

Xu Ao had presided over Jiang Bei on behalf of Chen Fan and unified Jiang Bei’s tyc.o.o.ns under one banner. Chen Fan barely visited Jiang Bei, yet the tyc.o.o.ns remained loyal to him thanks to Xu Ao’s effort. Xu Ao also managed the sales of Yun Wu Spirit Water and saw hundreds of billions of cash coming into the company coffers each year. However, he remained impervious to corruption.

Much to Chen Fan’s dismay, Xu Ao was dead.

“What would happen to Xu Rongfei?”

Chen Fan’s first thoughts went to Xu Rongfei, his former cla.s.smate. Fate had been cruel to her and taken her father away from her for the second time. The girl’s life hit Chen Fan’s soft spot as it was reminiscent of the hards.h.i.+p in his past life.

“I have thought that I could offer you some peace and comfort during this life. But look at what I have done? Because of me, your father is dead. It would never have happened if your father didn’t know me.”

Chen Fan looked up into the sky and heard Tang Yuanqin’s voice drifting in and out of his ear

“…Even the Wei Family of the North Bank had to stay put when Lin Tashan and the Hong Sect arrived Jiang Bei. Most tyc.o.o.ns switched their alliance almost immediately, but Xu Ao refused to give in. He was killed on the spot by Lin Tashan.”

Tang Yuanqin heaved a sigh.

Even Tang Yuanqin was impressed by Xu Ao’s tough bones.

If Xu Ao was not such a tough nut to crack, Tang Yuanqin would have already taken over Jiang Bei.

“Hong Sect, Lin Family, Lin Tashan and the tyc.o.o.ns of Jiang Bei. Is that all?”

Chen Fan linked his hands behind his back and looked into the distance in silence.

The father and daughter pair stood deferentially behind Chen Fan, waiting patiently for his instructions.