Chapter 71: A Friendly Visit?

Yuwen Zhuo casually shook Ye Feng’s hand before stepping into the suite where Ye Feng and the others were staying. He looked around the room like a new friend—examining the layout, decorations, furnishings, and furniture…
The atmosphere in the room became somewhat gloomy after he entered.
Xiao Liuzi and Da Sha sat restlessly, glancing at Ye Feng from time to time and then at Long Tian. Long Tian, on the other hand, watched Yuwen Zhuo’s every move closely, not daring to relax even slightly. He knew that this young man, who seemed around Ye Feng’s age, gave him an extremely dangerous feeling. It wasn’t like a snake lurking in the shadows, ready to strike, but more like a lion lying in the warm sunlight, lazily basking. Before meeting this man, he had thought he was the lion; now, he felt as naive as a kitten.
Zheng Ze and his daughter Pearl sat frozen in place, not daring to move or make a sound.
Yuwen Zhuo seemed to pay no attention to any of this; he simply observed quietly.
“This place is actually quite nice. It seems to have been built just two years ago. The decoration is passable—not exquisite, but as a temporary residence, it’s fine!” Yuwen Zhuo nodded with a smile. “Though these furniture pieces are a bit rough. I have a set of rosewood wardrobes. If you have time, you can take a look. If you like them, I’ll give them to you!”
“Mr. Yuwen, I’d be happy to discuss decoration and furniture with you, but my friends are very nervous around you. Could we pick another day? I’ll treat you to a meal, and we can talk about anything then. Today, I know we might have differing opinions on certain issues. Can we find a solution that satisfies everyone?” Ye Feng spoke in a measured tone, neither provoking the other nor losing control of the conversation.
“Brother Ye Feng, I’ve already said my purpose is simple,” Yuwen Zhuo said, raising his right hand, his fingers and gaze pointing in the direction of the Third Elder.
“Mr. Yuwen, I know the Third Elder is your elder in the Chinese region, but he is also my friend’s father. If you could allow him to stay and spend the rest of his life safely with his daughter, I would be extremely grateful.” Ye Feng took a deep breath. He knew the chances of the other party agreeing to his request were slim, but he still brought it up.

“Brother Ye Feng, a few months ago, someone mentioned you to me—a person I respect greatly, who spoke highly of you. Since then, I’ve been wondering what kind of man Ye Feng really is. I’ve always hoped to find time to meet him someday. Today, perhaps by chance, I’ve met him, and I’m truly happy.” When Yuwen Zhuo said this, he didn’t seem to be pretending; his eyes indeed shone with joy.

“Zheng Ze, three days!” Yuwen Zhuo turned to look at Zheng Ze, forming a three with his left hand. “I can give you three days. Seventy-two hours later, I expect you to be where you’re supposed to be.”

Ye Feng wanted to say something more, but Zheng Ze agreed with a bitter smile. “Thank you, my lord!”

“You should thank Brother Ye Feng,” Yuwen Zhuo said, shaking his head. “It was Brother Ye Feng who fought for these three days for you.”

“Mr. Yuwen, but…” Ye Feng tried to say more.

Yuwen Zhuo placed his right hand on Ye Feng’s left shoulder and shook his head. “There are laws in the state and rules in the family. I hope you can understand my difficulties. To keep my organization functioning properly, sometimes I must make seemingly cruel decisions. If my decisions cause any harm to you, I can only apologize!”

At this point, Ye Feng couldn’t say anything more and could only lower his head helplessly. The other party was powerful, and arguing would only lead to worse outcomes.

“Dad…” Zhenzhen clung to Zheng Ze’s chest, sobbing softly.

“Silly child, my heart has long since followed your mother. Over the years, I’ve lived like neither a human nor a ghost, having done countless wrong things…” Zheng Ze shook his head with a bitter smile.

“Isn’t she Li Tianyu’s daughter?” Yuwen Zhuo suddenly turned his gaze to Zhenzhen, frowning slightly.

“Mr. Yuwen, she’s my friend…” Ye Feng’s heart skipped a beat as he quickly spoke up to warn him.

“My lord, she’s my daughter. It’s just that Li Tianyu, that scoundrel… My lord, I hope you can spare her. She’s still young and naive…” Zheng Ze pleaded.

“I remember her name is Pearl, right?” Yuwen Zhuo narrowed his eyes slightly. “Don’t worry; she’s not at the elder level and hasn’t come across any critical information. She can be spared the crime of leaving the organization! Such a young and beautiful girl still has a long life ahead—she can live the life she wants. I’ll have them stop pursuing you!”
“Thank you, my lord!” Zheng Ze hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
“Speaking of Li Tianyu, he’s already dead!” Yuwen Zhuo said nonchalantly. “I’m not a heartless person, but for the smooth operation of the entire organization, sometimes it’s necessary to get rid of some obstacles…”
“Your strength isn’t enough yet! Hurry up and get stronger. I hope to fight you one day!” Yuwen Zhuo suddenly turned to look at Ye Feng.
“I hope even more that we won’t become enemies!” Ye Feng shook his head with a bitter smile.
“I should go!” Yuwen Zhuo stood up and headed for the door. When he reached Long Tian, he stopped. “Are you Long Tian?”
“I am Long Tian!” Long Tian clenched his fists, his expression serious.
“To reach the Golden Core stage at such a young age is truly impressive!” Yuwen Zhuo seemed pleased. “I didn’t expect to have an unexpected gain today. Get stronger, young man! Starting today, you’re also a candidate eligible to know a certain secret!”
“What secret?” Long Tian couldn’t help but ask.
“A secret is just a secret!” Yuwen Zhuo shook his head, then pushed open the door and strode away.
It was only after he had left for a long time that Long Tian finally let out a deep sigh. “That guy is terrifying. His overwhelming strength made me too afraid to even breathe.”
“Zheng Ze, do you know what secret he was talking about?” Ye Feng turned to look at Pearl’s father.