Chapter 69 - 69 69 The Man Like the Death God

69: Chapter 69 [The Man Like the Death God] 69: Chapter 69 [The Man Like the Death God] The conversation between the Qin family’s senior, Qin Yi, and the Vice Chairman of the Military Commission, Yang Yi, seemed to have barely touched upon any critical issues. They merely mentioned them briefly before ending the conversation. At their level of existence, it is no longer a matter of holding back three points in their speech, but rather five. Saying half of what one means was sufficient; everyone is smart enough to understand the delicate balance of interests involved. Only the clueless father and son duo, Qin Taoyuan and Qin Heng, would act as if they were the number one under heaven. Those who truly hold power are always very low-key and greet people with a smile. In the end, Qin Yi only said to Yang Yi, “If it was your men who took the murderer away, I hope that you can hand him over to me for disposal. Such a thug, not executed by shooting, where is the law, where is the order? As for the Ye family, I will give them a call.” Yang Yi just nodded with a faint smile, not picking up the conversation. That line needed no response and was difficult to address. Regardless of what had happened, Yang Yi was now certain that it must have been Cang Lang who took Ye Tianchen away, and it was to complete the mission of escorting personnel to the U.S. for an exchange of classified documents. Moreover, from Qin Yi’s statement, one could deduce many things: he hoped that Yang Yi would not intervene, not provide protection for Ye Tianchen, or else Qin Yi would not let it go easily. Furthermore, it was clear that the Qin family did not take the Ye family seriously at all; apprehending Ye Tianchen, even killing Ye Tianchen, would only require a phone call. Watching Qin Yi leave his office, Yang Yi frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then called Cang Lang. It wasn’t that Yang Yi feared Qin Yi; at their level, there was no such thing as fear between them. It was just that many matters required a backup plan. At this time, Cang Lang had just left the seafood restaurant after settling the bill, his face ashen with anger. Ye Tianchen had spent thousands on seafood just by himself and, before leaving, had even insisted on taking lobsters home. It was enough to give anyone the urge to beat him up. Tie Hammer was driving, and Cang Lang sat in the back seat, now somewhat uncertain. He had chosen Ye Tianchen for this mission, and without the constraints of being a soldier, Ye Tianchen’s words and actions were casual. It was precisely because of this that even if he caused a ruckus in the U.S., the U.S. government would not be able to criticize the Chinese government. Otherwise, Cang Lang would not have agreed to Ye Tianchen’s three conditions and promised to shield him from retaliation from the Luo family and the Qin family during this period. He was just unsure if it was all worth it. “Cang General, I’m worried about Ye Tianchen. He’s so unreliable; what if he can’t complete the mission?” Tie Hammer expressed his concerns. “No, I trust my judgment. Over the years, every soldier I’ve taken a liking to has become a noteworthy figure. Although Ye Tianchen has a flippant personality, he is indeed the best candidate to complete this mission,” said Cang Lang with a smile. “I’m just worried he’s too fickle, takes the advantage but doesn’t get the job done. If he fails this mission, you’ll have to step down from your military post as you’ve promised Vice Chairman Yang…” Tie Hammer said anxiously. Indeed, since seeing Ye Tianchen at Beifeng Pavilion, his performance along the way had been incredibly unreliable: casual, frivolous, nothing like someone who would be sent to the U.S. for a mission. Tie Hammer had been working under Cang Lang for some time now. Their relationship was superior and subordinate, but in private, they were like brothers. He knew the significance of this mission to escort personnel to the U.S. for an exchange of classified documents. If Ye Tianchen, indeed, took the money and did not perform the task or was killed in the U.S. and failed to complete the mission, Cang Lang would certainly be punished as well. “Tie Hammer, you only know that Ye Tianchen is incredibly strong, with unfathomable depth, but you don’t understand this man who is like the Grim Reaper and a wild card. When he gets serious, no one can stop him…” As Cang Lang spoke, a glint flashed in his eyes and even the blood in his veins seemed to boil. As one of the three War Kings of China and a member of the Military Commission, Cang Lang rarely had the opportunity to act personally anymore as engaging in duels was somewhat beneath his status. But, as a war general, he too craved intense, wild battles. When Ye Tianchen proposed to fight him if he returned successfully from the mission, Cang Lang truly felt the fighter’s blood within him ignite. He sensed Ye Tianchen’s inscrutable combat capabilities and wanted to measure just how strong the young man really was. “I just fear he’s not reliable. If something goes awry with his judgment, that would be bad. Moreover, when he gets to the airport tomorrow morning and sees the person he is supposed to protect, he will probably refuse to comply immediately…” Tie Hammer was worried about the person Ye Tianchen was assigned to protect, believing that if it were him, he definitely wouldn’t agree to do it either. Thus, sending Ye Tianchen on a mission to the U.S. was a significant risk for Cang Lang. “I am confident about this. Ye Tianchen is a man of his word. He just promised me that he would complete the mission no matter what,” Cang Lang thought of how he had tricked Ye Tianchen into swearing and felt that he had finally played a joke on the young man. “Should we send someone to follow Ye Tianchen, just in case…” Tie Hammer suggested after some thought. “No need, Yan Long will send two trusted people to accompany Ye Tianchen to the U.S., and our side won’t send anyone,” Cang Lang shook his head. “Yan Long? The Falcon Unit is also getting involved?” Tie Hammer hadn’t expected that not only was their Sky Dragon Team responsible for escorting personnel to the U.S. for the exchange of classified documents, but the Falcon Unit was also involved. It seemed that the matter was indeed very significant. “That’s just a strategy of compromise from higher up, it has nothing to do with us. As long as Ye Tianchen can complete the task, then I’ve done my part for Vice Chairman Yang,” said Cang Lang. Just at that moment, Cang Lang’s cell phone ringtone, “The Soldier’s Life,” which had always been his ringtone, began to play. As a soldier who had served for decades, he had developed deep ties with the military that he couldn’t let go of. If Cang Lang were to take off his uniform, he might feel utterly lost. “Boss, do you have any orders?” Cang Lang pressed the call button and respectfully asked. “Did you take Ye Tianchen from Beifeng Pavilion?” “Yes.” “What’s the situation? Tell me about it,” Yang Yi asked evenly. “Ye Tianchen beat up Qin Heng at Beifeng Pavilion, leaving him unrecognizable. Lu Shengda and his men surrounded Beifeng Pavilion, and Qin Taoyuan also arrived. I took Ye Tianchen away; we’re heading to the U.S. tomorrow. We can’t let the kid get caught,” Cang Lang reported. “Qin Yi came to me personally, saying that he wants you to hand over Ye Tianchen. I haven’t taken a stance, but with Qin Yi’s personality, he definitely won’t let it go easily.” “Boss, it’s not our place to get involved in the feud between Ye Tianchen and the Qin family, but since we’re heading to the U.S. tomorrow, we must ensure Ye Tianchen’s safety during this period. He can settle his score with the Qin family when he completes his mission and returns,” Cang Lang suggested. “Hmm, I haven’t taken a stance. Let’s leave it at that for now.” “Yes, boss.” After hanging up, Cang Lang took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a drag, lost in his own thoughts. Although he trusted Ye Tianchen to keep his word, he didn’t know how strong Ye Tianchen really was. According to intelligence gathered over the years, the U.S. Superpower Special Agent Team had many strong members. Additionally, this time there was reliable information that the U.S. government had secretly hired a powerful Mercenary Group, aiming for a double-cross to swallow up the confidential data from China. Many people might wonder why, knowing that the other side had secretly sent so many experts prepared for a double-cross, China didn’t secretly send its own experts to follow along, or why they had to exchange confidential data with the U.S. in the first place. About this issue, Cang Lang had been part of the Military Committee’s highest level meeting, which had gone through a day-long intense discussion. This confidential data exchange was imperative; getting it would greatly enhance China’s military power. Moreover, if China sent a large number of experts along, it would be seen as a sign of fear and could make the U.S. counterparts wary or even refuse to trade. Therefore, after comprehensive discussions, it was decided to send a lone expert who didn’t represent the military to complete the mission, and Cang Lang naturally thought of Ye Tianchen first. Moments later, inside a black stretched sedan, Qin Yi and his son Qin Taoyuan sat in the back seat, escorted by two special forces security teams, guaranteeing absolute safety. “Dad, why did you stop me earlier? Cang Lang is under Yang Yi, if he took Ye Tianchen away, how could Yang Yi not know? This guy is shirking responsibility…” Qin Taoyuan complained indignantly. Qin Yi glanced at his son Qin Taoyuan, sighed, shook his head, and said, “Taoyuan, you’re too impulsive. S~eaʀᴄh the ηovёlFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Let’s not talk about whether this matter involves Yang Yi, and even if it does, what can we do to him?” “Dad, nobody dares to bully the Qin family; we’re the ones who bully others. Are we really going to let this slide?” Qin Taoyuan said, unwilling to let go. To say that Qin Taoyuan lacked sense and calm would be wrong. Over the years, as the Qin family’s power grew, no one had dared to challenge their authority. This had made the Qin progeny increasingly bold. Moreover, Qin Heng had been beaten until unrecognizable, and even if he survived, he wouldn’t be able to show his face in public. With Qin Heng being Qin Taoyuan’s only son, it was inevitable that he felt heartbroken and furious. “As for Yang Yi, I believe he understood what I said and won’t interfere. This mere Ye Tianchen from the Ye family dared to attack my grandson, does he really think I, Qin Yi, am old and feeble? I want to see how Ye Yuanshan will explain this to me. I won’t be as easy to send away as Luo Songcheng,” Qin Yi said with a hint of anger. “Dad, so what do we do now?” Qin Taoyuan asked. “We go to the Ye family’s old mansion. I want Ye Yuanshan to break the legs of his grandson, Ye Tianchen the thug, in public as a punishment!” Qin Yi said coldly. 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