749: Chapter 738: Do You Want to Lay a Hand on Me!
749: Chapter 738: Do You Want to Lay a Hand on Me!
Teng Dong had been worrying about something, that was whether Ning Fan would use Teng Huayang to set a trap for the Yunteng Family.
These past few days, other than worrying about this, Teng Dong had been trying to find ways to restore his martial prowess.
But Ning Fan’s methods were truly too formidable; despite several attempts, Teng Dong couldn’t find any way to recover his martial prowess.
Other than being confined to this dungeon daily as if he were penned in, he couldn’t do anything at all.
An increasing sense of powerlessness and frustration weighed heavily in Teng Dong’s heart.
He now harbored thoughts of dying to atone for his crimes, and he understood that even if he had the chance to return, Teng Zhuhai would not let him off either.
Even if he didn’t die, the consequences awaiting him might as well be worse than death.
Like Teng Dong, these people all had Gu Insects buried within their bodies, which could not only claim their lives but also torture them to the point of wishing for death without the release it brought.
This thought had lingered in Teng Dong’s mind for a long time before Ning Fan appeared before him.
“You’ve come to help me?”
Teng Dong’s expression changed, looking somewhat astonished, but eventually, he burst into laughter.
Ning Fan actually saying he was here to help was insanely absurd, utterly ridiculous!
Teng Dong didn’t believe Ning had such a good heart as to help him; to Teng Dong, Ning Fan’s current smile was no different from that of a smiling tiger.
There was no logic in enemies helping enemies.
While suspecting Ning Fan of harboring some kind of plot, Teng Dong coldly observed him, careful not to be careless in his heart.
While reminding himself not to be bewitched by the other party, Teng Dong also pondered what Ning Fan’s true purpose might be.
Ning Fan spread his hands, looking helplessly at Teng Dong.
Since the other party liked to overthink things, let him be.
Ning Fan really did come to help this time, to assist Teng Dong in eliminating the Gu Insects within his body, which should definitely be a good thing for Teng Dong.
Regardless of whether the other party appreciated it or not, when Ning Fan pushed open the prison door, he said nothing further and immediately pinned Teng Xi to the ground.
Then his eyes lit up with a faint blue glow.
After confirming the location of the Gu Insect, Ning Fan did not hesitate to act.
“Let go of me!”
No sooner had Teng Dong shouted in resistance than a Silver Needle came flying toward his spine, directly piercing into the bone and killing the dormant Gu Insect within his body.
He then felt a surge of pure True Qi infuse his back and circulate through his Zhou Heavenly Meridians.
“What have you done to me?!”
After being released by Ning Fan, Teng Dong whirled around, staring at Ning Fan with uncertainty, unable to understand what Ning Fan was up to.
It seemed like Ning Fan hadn’t tampered with him at all, and the True Qi was indeed beneficial and harmless to him.
Therefore, Teng Dong was completely puzzled; he couldn’t understand Ning Fan’s methods at all.
If Ning Fan had no ulterior motive, Teng Dong was certain he wouldn’t believe it; he didn’t think Ning Fan could be so kindhearted.
In fact, that was exactly the case.
Ning Fan wouldn’t show sympathy to an enemy.
At this moment, Teng Dong was a valuable chess piece to him that couldn’t die just yet, which was why Ning Fan helped him remove the hidden threat within, to prevent this guy from dying strangely in the dungeon one day.
Not even bothering about Teng Dong’s reaction, after Ning Fa finished dealing with the Gu Insect on his body, he turned around, closed the prison door, and left the place, heading towards where an unconscious Teng Xi lay.
And Teng Dong was left dumbfounded, just like Teng Huayang, plunged into perplexity, his mind blank, not knowing what to think.
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“Miss Feiyue, we should escort you back to Zang City first,”
said Teng Nan after ensuring Teng Feiyue was brought to safety.
Having Teng Feiyue stay in Zhonghai was far too dangerous; the city was filled with Ning Fan’s spies.
Even they had to conceal themselves and tread carefully, avoiding attracting any attention.
Now, with Teng Feiyue in tow, moving around had become even more difficult.
Moreover, they had lost all contact with Teng Zhong and Teng Xi, who were likely unable to return.
Therefore, for the sake of safety, Teng Nan decided it was best to send Teng Feiyue back to Zang City.
For Teng Feiyue, Zang City was a safe haven.
Staying in Zhonghai only spelled greater risk for them all.
However, Teng Feiyue shook her head at this moment, seemingly reluctant to leave: “No, Teng Zhong and the others were captured because of me; I can’t just walk away!”
Teng Feiyue wanted to stay and assist Teng Nan, but he could only offer a bitter smile in response.
It wasn’t that he underestimated Teng Feiyue’s abilities, but her remaining with them wouldn’t be of any help, and it would only increase the risks.
Initially, the four of them were hard-pressed to deal with Ning Fan.
Now only the two of them were left.
How were they supposed to confront Ning Fan going forward?
Honestly, neither Teng Nan nor Teng Bei had any good ideas in their minds.
What was most important now was the safety of Teng Feiyue.
“Miss Feiyue, please don’t make this difficult for us.
Your return to Zang City is the best help you can provide us,”
Teng Nan said with a tone of helplessness.
Although Teng Feiyue’s intentions were good, the reality was that her strength in the True Qi Realm made her a burden to them.
And one of their main objectives in coming to Zhonghai was to ensure Teng Feiyue’s safe return to Zang City.
From all perspectives, having Teng Feiyue stay in Zhonghai was not a good idea.
Moreover, they needed to relay the news from Zhonghai back home.
With only the two of them left, they were ineffective in Zhonghai.
Teng Feiyue clenched her teeth, a struggle flashing in her eyes.
After pondering for a moment, she finally said, “I have Ning Fan’s contact.
I could lure him out, and you two could ambush him.
How about it?”
“Miss Feiyue, please, truly, do not trouble us further!”
At this point, Teng Bei couldn’t help but interject.
Teng Feiyue was undeniably putting them in a very difficult position.
They had already made their stance clear.
What else did Teng Feiyue expect of them?
Even if they could lure Ning Fan out, just the two of them wouldn’t likely succeed in capturing him, and it was far too risky.
Not only might they fail to capture Ning Fan, but Teng Feiyue could also find herself in danger.
“Let’s go back, Miss Feiyue!”
Teng Nan continued to plead earnestly, but Teng Feiyue remained unmoved.
Both men sighed helplessly, troubled as they looked at Teng Feiyue, who stood stubbornly, refusing to leave.
“If that’s the case, Miss Feiyue, don’t blame us for being impolite!”
Teng Nan gritted his teeth.
In the end, he had no choice but to resort to this measure.
His attitude was firm: he would not rest until he escorted Teng Feiyue back to Zang City.
“Teng Nan, what are you planning to do?
Are you going to use force against me?”
Teng Feiyue’s expression changed, and she looked at Teng Nan angrily.
His adamant stance clearly signaled his intent to forcibly take her back to Zang City.