Chapter 373 - 374: Perilous Situation

Chapter 373: Chapter 374: Perilous Situation

Li Yang just smiled faintly.

’I thought you guys were some big shots, but it turns out you’re just a bunch of thugs fighting over turf.’

’The most important thing is, you don’t even know that Wen Ru, the current top dog in the provincial underworld, was someone I helped put in power.’

Thinking of this, Li Yang suddenly felt that the world was a bit surreal.

He Tianba was trying so hard to prove that he wasn’t worthy of He Zinan, insisting on showing him the ’real world,’ but in the end, the person they were going to meet was someone he himself had put in power.

Li Yang couldn’t help but shake his head and give a wry smile.

Seeing Li Yang’s expression, Zhao Chun sneered inwardly.

’Just you wait. You’ll find out what’s coming to you soon enough!’

By the time they arrived in Hailing, it was already afternoon.

They soon arrived at a mountain villa and settled in.

Li Yang also noticed that after arriving, He Tianba’s men didn’t dare to relax for even a moment. On the contrary, they grew even more tense, with every one of them on high alert for any sign of trouble.

Apparently, they were afraid of an assassination attempt.

He Zinan found a moment to speak with Li Yang, her expression grim. "Why did you come here?"

Looking at her, Li Yang wanted to say something to lighten the mood. "No reason. I just wanted to see the world a bit."

Of course, He Zinan didn’t believe him. She just sighed and said, "Did my dad say something to you? You don’t have to listen to him. That’s just how he is..."

Li Yang said calmly, "No, I really did want to come and see what it’s all about."

He Zinan felt a sense of helplessness and could only say, "Well, you’re here now, so there’s nothing more I can say. But let me tell you, this isn’t some dinner party. Zhao Chun told you a few things, right?"

Li Yang nodded.

"To say nothing of anything else, we didn’t even participate last year. But just last year, at least three Jianghu bosses died here."

Li Yang was taken aback. ’If I hadn’t come, I never would have known about this stuff.’

"Every year, this place sees a bloodbath. It’s incredibly dangerous..."

Li Yang listened with great interest.

"That’s why coming here is an extremely dangerous affair!" He Zinan said seriously. "I really didn’t expect my dad to go to you, let alone bring you here. Otherwise..."

At this point, He Zinan didn’t know what else to say and could only sigh.

Li Yang finally broke into a grin. "It’s not a big deal. I was the one who said I wanted to see the world."

"Don’t wander off! Stick with me!" He Zinan said earnestly. "Oh, right, why don’t you just go back now..."

"Go back?" Just then, He Tianba’s voice rang out. He said coolly, "If he gives me his word on one thing, I can let him go back."

"Dad!" He Zinan said, displeased. "No matter what, Divine Doctor Li saved us. How can you treat him like this?"

"It’s precisely because he saved me..." He Tianba sneered, swallowing the rest of his sentence.

But He Zinan understood his meaning. If it weren’t for the fact that he’d saved him, Li Yang probably wouldn’t be receiving such good treatment right now.

Realizing this, He Zinan fell silent.

’What was the point of arguing with her father? He had always been this way.’

So, He Zinan was smart enough not to say anything more.

"Zhao Chun has told you how dangerous it is, and Zi Nan has told you as well. I know you’re just a doctor with decent medical skills. It would indeed be going too far if I forced you to meet them. So, I’m giving you a chance now. Promise to never see our Zi Nan again, and I can let you go back right now. Otherwise... you’ll come with us to meet these Jianghu bosses!"

He Zinan looked at Li Yang.

"I’m sorry..." Li Yang said seriously, "Mr. He, it’s not in my nature to back down."

He Tianba began to clap. "Good. I admire your courage. But I hope you can maintain that attitude for what’s to come."

With that, He Tianba turned and walked away.

"You..." He Zinan’s expression soured. "What are you doing?"