717: Chapter 706: Ninth Master Makes an Appearance 717: Chapter 706: Ninth Master Makes an Appearance Teng Huayang and Teng Dong were unaware that they had already been exposed to Ning Fan’s gaze from the very moment they set foot in Zhonghai City.
If they knew their whereabouts had been leaked by that driver they let go, Teng Dong would be furious — after confirming the driver wasn’t a problem, he still miscalculated one step.
It could only be chalked up to fate that the driver did not actually recognize either Teng Dong or Teng Huayang previously.
The timing of receiving the message was just perfect.
After resting for a night at the Zhonghai International Hotel, Teng Dong volunteered to investigate Ning Fan’s true strength alone.
“Just you?
Maybe I should go as well,” Teng Huayang suggested, seemingly not keen on staying alone at the hotel.
“Young Master, such matters can be left to me alone.
Please wait here for my good news,” Teng Dong said, helplessly looking at Teng Huayang.
Although he understood Teng Huayang, he could not let him take the risk.
Teng Huayang was the Yunteng Family’s heir, and barring any accidents, he was sure to be the next Family Head.
Therefore, Teng Dong’s tone was unusually firm this time, insistent that he wouldn’t take Teng Huayang on a risky venture, no matter what.
Because even if he went alone, he couldn’t guarantee Ning Fan wouldn’t catch him.
If discovered alone, at least he could flee if he couldn’t win.
But it would be different with Teng Huayang.
Although the young master was gifted and intelligent, he was merely a Martial Artist in the True Qi Realm.
If Teng Huayang were taken along and captured by Ning Fan, Teng Dong would truly be at a loss for words.
He didn’t mean to treat Teng Huayang as a burden, but it was nearly the same thing.
Teng Huayang pursed his lips and stopped insisting.
It had already taken quite some persuasion to get his father’s approval for this trip.
Recalling Ning Fan’s strength in the Object-Manipulating Realm, Teng Huayang understood why Teng Dong was reluctant to let him tag along.
“Young Master, please await the good news,” Teng Dong said before slowly retreating and leaving the suite.
After leaving the suite, Teng Dong immediately departed from the hotel, having already planned where to find Ning Fan.
Before coming to Zhonghai, he had already checked — Ning Fan worked as a security guard at Xu Corporation.
It sounded unbelievable, and Teng Dong could hardly believe it, but the fact remained.
As Ning Fan’s current public identity was that of a Xu Corporation security guard, Teng Dong had decided where to go.
Xu Corporation was considered a benchmark in Zhonghai.
There was nobody in Zhonghai who didn’t know of it, and locating the corporation would be easy.
The only trouble bothering Teng Dong was how to discreetly observe Ning Fan.
At the same time as Teng Dong left the hotel, Di Baitian, dressed in the hotel’s security uniform, stepped into the elevator.
“Lost souls and wandering spirits, that person is now your responsibility,” he said.
Among the pedestrians on the street, two inconspicuous men looked up and then changed direction with subtle movements.
Inside the hotel, Di Baitian, who looked completely at ease, reached Teng Huayang’s floor.
After confirming which suite was his, he didn’t rush in but continued to walk to the end of the hallway.
Leaning against the wall, he lit a cigarette, resembling a security guard slacking off.
Teng Huayang was the main course, and all Di Baitian needed to do was confirm the guy was still there; he didn’t need to do much else.
Elsewhere, Teng Dong walked on the street, seemingly oblivious to the two ghost-like shadows behind him, nearly imperceptible, as he continued forward.
The two figures of the Lonely Ghost and Wild Ghost followed closely behind Teng Dong.
Though they had not been discovered, the Lonely Ghost and Wild Ghost remained extremely vigilant, after all, Teng Dong was a high-level expert in the Object-Manipulating Realm, and the man possessed sinister skills in the Evil Gu Technique as well.
After approximately half an hour of following, the Lonely Ghost and Wild Ghost finally sensed something was amiss.
Teng Dong had changed directions several times, seemingly intending to lead them to a deserted place intentionally.
When exactly had they been discovered?
The Lonely Ghost and Wild Ghost furrowed their brows, not surprised that Teng Dong had detected them, but wondering when he had become aware of their presence.
“You might as well come out now,”
said Teng Dong in a chilly voice, walking into an alley on his own.
He had searched for a long time to find this secluded spot, where a scuffle wouldn’t attract much attention.
The Lonely Ghost and Wild Ghost exchanged glances and slowly came out, each grasping a pair of twin blades, poised and ready to act on a moment’s notice.
“Before you die, can you tell me who sent you?”
Teng Dong looked at the Lonely Ghost and Wild Ghost coldly.
He raised his hand, and a strange purple-red centipede crawled out from his sleeve, coiling on the back of his hand like a snake.
This centipede had already outgrown the size of ordinary centipedes by at least twice and its purple-red hue was particularly eerie.
The Lonely Ghost and Wild Ghost had no intention of speaking.
Seeing this, Teng Dong gave a frosty smile, “Never mind, you’ll talk later even if you refuse now.”
Even if they refused to speak now, by the time he infected them with the Gu Insects, he didn’t believe they could maintain their silence.
Soon, preferring death to their agony, they’d start talking.
“I’m sorry, but you’re not their match.”
A voice came from the entrance of the alley, and two figures appeared behind the Lonely Ghost and Wild Ghost, slowly approaching.
Teng Dong narrowed his eyes, watching them from a distance.
Ning Fan emerged, followed by Xiao Jianming, who was carrying a Tang Blade.
“So you’re that Ning Fan?
Number Nine?”
Teng Dong eyed Ning Fan warily, a bad feeling stirring in his heart.
“I should have thought of you sooner!”
The color drained from Teng Dong’s face as he realized that they had probably been exposed for a while.
If he was here alone, didn’t that mean that Teng Huayang, left in the hotel, was in danger?!
Ning Fan looked at Teng Dong somewhat unexpectedly, and said with a smile, “It seems you do have some brains.
I was wondering whether you had a backup plan for leaving that foolish boy alone in the hotel.
So that’s how it is…”
Teng Dong, hearing the mockery in Ning Fan’s tone, appeared extremely embarrassed.
He had misjudged his opponent’s strength.
This wasn’t Zang City, nor was it Jiangcheng—this was Zhonghai City, Ning Fan’s territory!
The moment they stepped into the Zhonghai region, they were probably already exposed!
Realizing this, Teng Dong panicked.
Originally, leaving Teng Huayang behind in the hotel was a precautionary measure.
But looking at it now, that decision seemed to have sealed his fate, more like digging his own grave.
Without his protection, Teng Huayang alone in the hotel was most likely already in danger!
“Don’t harbor any unnecessary thoughts, you won’t escape.
I’m telling you that much.”