432: Chapter 431: Establishing Your Own Influence [Six Updates] 432: Chapter 431: Establishing Your Own Influence [Six Updates] The incident involving the Death Prison Forbidden Land and the Yun Ci Guild happened within just half a day of each other, and there were quite a few connections between the two under the surface.
The fact that both were eradicated completely makes it hard to believe that it was merely a coincidence.
Moreover, although all the people in the ancient castle were killed by Ning Fan that night, there were quite a few prisoners in the Death Prison Forbidden Land who saw Ning Fan’s face and then left.
It’s uncertain whether someone linked these two events and then found those prisoners to get a description of Ning Fan’s appearance.
“As expected, no plan is foolproof…” Ning Fan said with a bitter smile.
As for the identity of Phantom Asura, Ning Fan had kept it well-hidden for years.
If it hadn’t been for his decision to take revenge for Ouyang Feifei and wipe out the headquarters of the Yun Ci Guild, the world might have thought that Asura had disappeared forever.
The affair with the Yun Ci Guild caused quite an uproar; many things happened in just a few days.
With the headquarters destroyed and their highest leader dead, the massive assassin intelligence organization declared dissolution.
To fight for power, members split off and operated independently, plunging into internal chaos.
Meanwhile, other forces stepped in to stir up trouble, ready to divide the already shattered Yun Ci Guild.
Just as things were progressing as Ning Fan had hoped, Ouyang Feifei suddenly informed him that his identity had been exposed, which instantly alarmed him.
Ouyang Feifei nodded after listening to Ning Fan’s deduction and replied, “I can’t say exactly what happened.
After I went there, I found that many in the Yun Ci Guild knew your identity,
which was supposed to be known only to Yalantes and a few others including myself.
But somehow, your identity got leaked.”
After her mission failed, Ouyang Feifei returned to the Yun Ci Guild.
At first, the Guild did nothing to her; a failed mission was just that, and they didn’t intend to hold her accountable.
However, it wasn’t long before the Yun Ci Guild completely turned against her, especially Yalantes, who, disregarding the contributions Ouyang Feifei had made over the years, immediately branded her as a traitor and arrested her.
“There were others who knew your identity even before you arrived, and not just a few.
Furthermore, many prisoners have escaped from the Death Prison Forbidden Land.
The connection between these two events would not escape those people’s notice.
With the dissolution of the Yun Ci Guild,
those people, to save themselves or even to seek sponsorship, might exploit this situation.
Your current situation is incredibly dangerous!”
Ouyang Feifei stayed here not only to recuperate but also to learn more about the subsequent events.
Because of Ning Fan, Chen Fengnan didn’t think much of it and generously shared the intelligence with Ouyang Feifei.
Knowing the fall of the Yun Ci Guild and the movements of other forces afterward, Ouyang Feifei realized the crisis: Ning Fan was in great danger!
“Your identity has been exposed.
Even though this is Huaxia, those who want to infiltrate and confront you still have many methods.
There are probably many powers already planning against you since you are Phantom Asura!”
Though Huaxia is a mercenary forbidden land, there are still ways to infiltrate if one really wants to.
The presence of people from the Fang Guild in Su City is proof enough of their capabilities.
And as Phantom Asura, though respected and feared for his countless achievements on the battlefield, Ning Fan also has no shortage of enemies.
The number of people who worship him is matched by those who are jealous, and many secretly hope to see the day he falls from grace.
Ning Fan was well aware of these secrets and had chosen to retire at his peak partially for this reason.
“Don’t worry about this.
Since you refer to me as ‘Asura,’ then you should know that I’m still here because Hell doesn’t want me.
If I don’t wish to return to Hell, no one can make me go!”
A confident smile played on Ning Fan’s face, although he knew in his heart that the situation was quite troublesome and one misstep could actually topple him.
However, to keep Ouyang Feifei from worrying too much, he also showed such an expression.
Ouyang Feifei sighed as if she had seen through Ning Fan and said somewhat aggravatedly, “Do you think I’m a fool?”
“Hehe, it seems I can’t fool our Miss Ouyang.
Your concern for me makes me so touched I could almost cry!”
Ning Fan said exaggeratingly, and he meant each word.
Ning Fan was truly moved by her concern.
He even wanted to tell her that she was a foolish woman for caring so much about him, helping him repeatedly, and nearly getting herself into trouble for him.
He would never forget this kindness for as long as he lived.
“Anyway, you must be very careful in the future!” Ouyang Feifei insisted, puffing her cheeks, her face rosy, looking quite adorable at the moment.
“Yes, absolutely!” Ning Fan agreed, shrugging his shoulders to appear nonchalant.
He indeed needed to be careful.
He had plans to confront the Fang Guild, and now that his identity had been exposed, it was uncertain if Fang Guild knew about it.
But one thing was clear: if the Fang Guild really knew, then he needed to be prepared for them to possibly join forces with other powers to come after him.
“I… I guess there’s no other way!” Ouyang Feifei felt helpless regarding Ning Fan’s attitude and then added, “But, is it really okay to rely just on Chen Fengnan?”
“Eh?
What do you mean by that?” Ning Fan raised an eyebrow, sensing that Ouyang Feifei had more to say.
“Chen Fengnan, backed by the Chen Financial Conglomerate, seems wealthy and influential, but do you really think you can be worry-free with just Chen Fengnan?
Perhaps you should consider consolidating your own power.
I’m not sure of your current relationship with the Phantom Guild,
but if you no longer have any sway there, it’s best you start forming your own forces soon!”
Ouyang Feifei’s suggestion was indeed sound.
Ning Fan had considered this too.
Relying solely on Chen Fengnan seemed inadequate; the uncertainties of the future were hard to predict.
If he didn’t prepare more backup plans, who could foresee whether the future full of surprises and shocks would turn out to be a disaster?
With Ouyang Feifei’s reminder, Ning Fan had some plans in mind.
The problems that had bothered and tangled him seemed to have found solutions, and his mood was somewhat relieved.
And with Ouyang Feifei so concerned about him, Ning Fan felt even more touched.
But now, since Ouyang Feifei was still recuperating, he did not want her to get overly tired because of his issues.
“Thank you, but you should focus on recuperating for now.
Once you are better, we can talk about this.”