774: Chapter 763: The Assassination Failed 774: Chapter 763: The Assassination Failed After the failed assassination attempt on Teng Huayang, Shangguan Yunyang immediately returned home and locked himself in his room.
“Damn it, damn it, damn it, they all deserve to die!”
Shangguan Yunyang, frustrated, punched the soft pillow.
His plan had failed; he had once confidently believed it was flawless, but now all he had was regret.
The men he had taken with him suffered heavy casualties; five or six were killed on the spot by Ning Fan, defenseless.
Although their bodies were brought back, how to deal with them posed a difficult problem, and there could be no trace of suspicion left.
He didn’t worry about Shangguan Tanglong becoming angry once he heard about the assassination attempt on Ning Fan.
After all, they were family; even if Shangguan Tanglong got angry, he wouldn’t do much— at most, he would confine him to his quarters.
However, if the true nature of the incident were exposed and the Yunteng Family found out, even Shangguan Tanglong wouldn’t be able to save him.
As expected, the assassination attempt on the ancient streets of Jiangcheng quickly reached the ears of both Shangguan Tanglong and Teng Zhuhai.
Upon hearing the news, Shangguan Tanglong’s face turned pale and his eyes flickered uncertainly as he struggled within his room for a long time.
Teng Zhuhai, on the other hand, appeared quite calm but Teng Nan and Teng Bei standing next to him dared not even breathe loudly.
“Who could it be, knowing full well that my son is in Ning Fan’s hands and still daring to attack them?”
Teng Zhuhai had previously refrained from attacking Ning Fan for one reason—he feared a cornered Ning Fan might retaliate against Teng Huayang.
Now, hearing that a group had ambushed Ning Fan, albeit unsuccessfully, Teng Zhuhai was seething with rage.
“Heh, the world these days, truly is changing.
I thought Ning Fan was special, but it turns out there are others who dare to challenge the dignity of the Yunteng Family.
Impressive indeed!”
Teng Zhuhai scoffed coldly, his demeanor icy, his eyes gleaming with a murderous aura.
This matter must be investigated thoroughly and clearly, ensuring that nobody involved escapes, focusing not only on the attack on Ning Fan but also on placing his son, Teng Huayang, in jeopardy and on the dignity of the Yunteng Family.
Teng Nan and Teng Bei exchanged glances, each seeing a bitter smile in the other’s eyes.
Having just dealt with a major issue because of Ning Fan recently, the current situation was no less infuriating for Teng Zhuhai, and it naturally also strained them both.
“Master, should we bring more people to Jiangcheng?” Teng Nan suggested at that moment.
Just the two of them in Jiangcheng was indeed insufficient; if they could bring more people from Zang City, it would be much easier not only to deal with Ning Fan but also to investigate this matter.
Teng Zhuhai nodded, appreciating Teng Nan’s suggestion which echoed his thoughts.
Originally after Ning Fan had left, he had considered calling more people from Zang City, with plans to march directly into Zhonghai, and now, with this incident occurring, Teng Zhuhai felt this matter could not be delayed any longer, lest others might think the Yunteng Family could be easily provoked.
“I’ll leave this matter in your hands, go ahead.”
Teng Zhuhai waved his hand, entrusting the matter entirely to Teng Nan.
After Teng Nan set about handling the issue, Teng Zhuhai, along with Teng Bei, found Shangguan Tanglong and brought up the concern.
“Who do you think did this?”
Teng Zhuhai asked in a low voice, his expression somewhat gloomy.
Shangguan Tanglong felt a sinking in his heart, bitter beyond words, yet his face showed no signs of it.
He knew that this incident could very well be the handiwork of his so-called “good nephew.”
Fortunately, no bodies were left at the scene, leaving no way to identify those involved.
Otherwise, Shangguan Tanglong would have to prepare for a desperate fight.
“Yunteng Family Head, as far as I know, Ning Fan has quite a few enemies.
Those people escaped quickly, and there are no clues for now,”
Shangguan Tanglong carefully spoke, shifting the blame onto Ning Fan’s enemies because the others didn’t know that today’s real target was actually Teng Huayang, not Ning Fan.
Teng Zhuhai’s eyebrows twitched slightly, and his look was very dissatisfied.
This was Jiangcheng, and as its ruler, the Shangguan Family’s inability to catch any hint of the event was deeply disappointing to him.
Now, Teng Zhuhai was not only considering the issue of who was behind this but also reevaluating whether the Shangguan Family was truly worth the Yunteng Family’s investment.
After all, it seemed that the Shangguan Family had already caused much trouble for the Yunteng Family, with Ning Fan’s involvement triggering too many repercussions.
“You must investigate this matter swiftly—I need an answer soon!”
Teng Zhuhai brushed his hand dismissively while also giving Shangguan Tanglong a warning look.
He needed to know who was behind it all.
Shangguan Tanglong took a deep breath, his heart even more uneasy.
He promptly said respectfully to Teng Zhuhai, “Please give me some time, Yunteng Family Head.
I will definitely respond to you as soon as possible!”
This incident absolutely could not be linked to the Shangguan Family.
They needed a scapegoat.
Shangguan Tanglong’s eyes narrowed slightly as he quickly pondered.
If handled well, this could not only clear the suspicion but also allow him to figuratively stab someone in the back.
Just as Teng Zhuhai was about to leave, Teng Nan suddenly returned.
He came up next to Teng Zhuhai and began whispering something to him.
Shangguan Tanglong subconsciously looked their way, and upon catching Teng Nan’s gaze, he felt a sudden surge of panic inside.
“Ning Fan just called.
The target wasn’t him, but the young master!”
Upon hearing this, Teng Zhuhai’s face changed drastically, his eyes bulging with rage like a furious beast.
Just now, Ning Fan had contacted Teng Nan through a contact number provided by Teng Huayang, informing him of the situation.
Of course, he was not here to do good—Ning Fan preferred chaos.
So whether they believed it or not, it planted a seed of unrest in their hearts.
Ning Fan didn’t explicitly say it might be the Shangguan Family, but he was curious to see how things would unfold.
What he most wanted was to see the Yunteng and Shangguan families tearing each other apart.
“Good, good, good!!!”
Teng Zhuhai laughed three times, his face twisted fiercely, then abruptly turned to stare at Shangguan Tanglong.
Shangguan Tanglong’s heart skipped a beat, chilled by Teng Zhuhai’s menacing gaze.
“Master, it could also be a divisive tactic, and even if it is true, it might not be the Shangguan Family…”
Teng Nan said softly from the side.
Although there were many suspicions, they were enough to enrage Teng Zhuhai greatly.
They all had to remain calm and rational.