751: Chapter 740: Master of Face-changing Technique 751: Chapter 740: Master of Face-changing Technique Ning Fan did not know what had happened on Teng Feiyue’s end.
If he had known Teng Feiyue’s thoughts, he would have had to admit that this woman was truly naive.
To negotiate with an enemy, you first need to have some bargaining chips.
Without any leverage, who would be willing to negotiate?
After leaving the Shadow Team’s base, Ning Fan did not go home, but wandered the streets of Zhonghai, ending up at Huo Qiuran’s house without realizing it.
The sprawling villa looked empty and desolate as if no one was there.
Upon reaching the place, Ning Fan subconsciously reached for his keys to enter, only to realize that at this time, there should be no one home, and he ended up shaking his head with a wry smile.
Standing at the door of the villa, Ning Fan felt a headache coming on as he recalled the issue with Xu Xiaoqing once again.
The matter of his feelings for the young lady was indeed quite troublesome for him at the moment.
Emotional issues were truly complex, and Ning Fan sincerely wished he could grow an extra brain.
“Ning Fan, it’s you!”
Suddenly, a man’s figure entered Ning Fan’s field of vision.
Ning Fan looked up to see that it was Xiao Jianming.
“Are you here to see Sister Huo?”
Xiao Jianming asked with a smile, patting Ning Fan’s shoulder.
“Sort of, I walked here and wanted to go in to see Qiuran, only to find out that no one was inside, so I just stood here for a while, thinking about some things.”
Ning Fan shrugged and explained.
He had wandered here unintentionally, originally intending to seek some comfort from Huo Qiuran, but instead, he found that she was not at home.
Not yet wishing to go back and unsure of where else to go, he just stood at the doorstep for a while.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Jianming appeared, which caught Ning Fan off guard as he had thought Xiao followed Qiuran when she left, given that Xiao was always responsible for Qiuran’s safety.
“Sister Huo had some matters to attend to.
Are you planning to look for her?”
“Where is she?”
Ning Fan asked casually, then noticed Xiao Jianming’s expression growing awkward.
Immediately, Ning Fan became suspicious, especially after Xiao Jianming said, “Actually, I don’t know where Sister Huo has gone either.
She just told me she needed to go out…”
Hearing this, Ning Fan could not help frowning.
Xiao Jianming was responsible for Huo Qiuran’s safety, and he should have been the one most aware of Qiuran’s whereabouts.
How could it be possible that he didn’t know where she went?
Moreover, Ning Fan believed that even if Qiuran had to go out without Xiao Jianming, she would definitely not hide her location from him.
It was just too strange!
“I’ve been waiting around here for Sister Huo to come back, and when I saw you, I thought I’d ask if you knew anything, but it turns out you don’t either!”
Xiao Jianming looked exasperated, and then he began to talk about things Ning Fan could not understand.
Although Ning Fan was puzzled, he continued to go along with Xiao Jianming’s words, and slowly their conversation drifted off topic, straying further and further away.
It was not until Xiao Jianming suggested that Ning Fan should better ask about Huo Qiuran’s whereabouts that Ning Fan finally sensed something amiss.
Xiao Jianming’s current demeanor did not seem to be one of concern for Qiuran’s safety; it seemed more like he was stalling for time.
“By the way, where’s your blade?”
Ning Fan suddenly noticed that Xiao Jianming’s hands were empty.
As the top swordsman by Huo Qiuran’s side, Ning Fan never saw Xiao Jianming without his Tang Blade.
Wherever he went, he always carried that blade with him.
For a swordsman, the blade was like a second life to Xiao Jianming.
Under normal circumstances, it was utterly impossible for him to be without his blade.
Xiao Jianming suddenly fell into silence, and he watched Ning Fan with a smile that grew increasingly eerie on his face.
“Who are you?”
Ning Fan’s gaze hardened as he coldly looked at the “Xiao Jianming” before him.
The “Xiao Jianming” started to laugh sinisterly, “Hehehe, you truly are Asura.
I thought I had you completely fooled, but to my surprise, you saw through it…”
“Xiao Jianming” took a few steps back, seemingly afraid that Ning Fan would suddenly attack him.
But for Ning Fan, this move was meaningless; even if he allowed him a few more steps, Ning Fan could still take him down.
“Your face-changing technique is impressive, but who are you really?”
This person’s face-changing technique was formidable.
Even Ning Fan hadn’t noticed anything amiss at first, mistaking him for the real Xiao Jianming.
If it hadn’t been for some details that were off, Ning Fan might have continued to be deceived by this man.
“Who I am is not important; what matters is you, Asura!”
“Me?”
Ning Fan’s face showed confusion, followed by a cold snort.
“I would advise you to stop playing tricks with me, otherwise, the consequences will be beyond your imagination!”
Although he had realized the other party was not the real Xiao Jianming, Ning Fan was not in a hurry to take action.
“Xiao Jianming” shook his head with a look of regret, “Asura, I admit you are formidable, but if I wanted to escape, you couldn’t stop me.
I came here to convey a message: don’t oppose the Umbrella!”
“You’re from the Umbrella?!”
Ning Fan’s expression changed; the man was actually from the Umbrella!
“You could say that.
But don’t worry, Teng Feiyue has no immediate plans to act against you.
He highly values your future.
Today, he sent me to convey his regards to you!”
“It seems that old guy is really thinking of me!”
Ning Fan replied coldly.
It was more appropriate to say that Teng Feiyue had sent this man to warn him than to greet him.
This person’s face-changing technique was extremely skilled, almost able to deceive even Ning Fan.
If he were to disguise himself as Ning Fan and appear before others, the consequences would be unthinkable.
Thinking of this, Ning Fan’s expression turned very ugly.
Teng Feiyue’s malicious intentions were clear; he was still unwilling to abandon the idea of recruiting Ning Fan.
However, this must also be his final ultimatum.
After all, if Ning Fan did not become their ally, he was destined to be an enemy—a mortal one at that.
“Asura, I wish you well.
We shall meet again, and of course, you needn’t worry.
I won’t approach any of your dear friends.
The Umbrella is above harming them to get to you, right?”
“Xiao Jianming” said with disdain.
Whether his words were true or not, Ning Fan wouldn’t take them seriously and considered them a threat from the Umbrella.
“I hope that the next time we meet, you’ll have an answer for me.
Teng Feiyue can’t wait too long.”
After leaving these words behind, “Xiao Jianming” turned and disappeared from Ning Fan’s sight.