Chapter 260: Chapter 259 He Will Come to Find You (Please Subscribe)
Anshan City, a villa on the eastern peak.
Compared to other villas, the guards here are ten times stronger.
There are more than ten fully armed guards patrolling back and forth, not to mention those hidden in covert spots.
From afar, a middle-aged man was walking alone toward the villa.
Suddenly, a man’s voice came from the nearby air.
"Chairman Gao, Meng Xue’s state won’t hold much longer, right?"
"Yes."
Gao Jinming sighed and said, "But Guan Dehua hasn’t returned for a long time; it’s likely something happened. If we don’t figure this out, the consequences could be endless."
The air instantly fell silent.
Gao Jinming arrived at the villa’s entrance, where a few guards stationed saluted him with deep respect in their eyes.
"Is that Chairman Gao? The top leader of Anshan City Awakened Association?"
"Chairman Gao hasn’t been here for a long time, has he? Could something serious have happened?"
"Lord Gao must be here to see someone inside. Once he goes in, I need to report this to the City Lord quickly."
Gao Jinming gave a meaningful look to the guard planning to report and walked straight inside.
Indeed, his superpower is Mind Reading.
No matter what the other person says, their inner thoughts can never be hidden from him.
Even when facing an Awakener, this superpower remains effective.
Of course, if the other’s Spiritual Power far exceeds his, using Mind Reading wouldn’t reveal their thoughts and might even alert the person.
Because this superpower leans towards support, Gao Jinming isn’t hugely recognized in Anshan City. His position is high, so general Awakeners don’t dare offend him.
"Lord Gao."
A short-haired, capable-looking woman approached him.
"Is Meng Xue inside?"
Gao Jinming asked with a smile that felt like a spring breeze.
The short-haired woman nodded repeatedly, looking honored, "Yes, Lord Gao, please follow me."
"Hmm."
Gao Jinming nodded and looked at the air beside him.
The short-haired woman went upstairs and stopped at a bedroom door, raising her hand to knock.
"Lord Meng, Lord Gao is here."
She then directly turned the door lock and opened the door.
Clearly, she called the person inside "Lord" with no true respect in her heart.
Inside, an elderly woman with white hair faced the window, seemingly unaware of what was happening around her.
"You may leave now."
Gao Jinming nodded at the short-haired woman and stepped into the room, closing the door.
The room was luxuriously decorated, filled with various appliances, and every piece of furniture was impeccably clean.
"Meng Xue,"
Gao Jinming slowly walked to the window and said, "If it weren’t for the special circumstances this time, I truly wouldn’t want to come to you."
"Really?"
At that moment, Meng Xue turned her face, revealing a heavily wrinkled visage.
Speaking, she gave an impression of air slipping through her words.
Upon closer inspection, most of her teeth were gone.
"You can leave now, can’t you?"
She glanced intentionally beside him.
He Changshu’s expression turned unnatural.
He could deceive many, but not the person before him.
Gao Jinming’s face grew serious, "This time the situation is extraordinary; Guan Dehua has gone missing."
Saying so, he locked his gaze at Meng Xue’s eyes.
Meng Xue also stared right back, her face revealing a smile while thinking:
"Is that so? That’s fantastic; I was hoping something happened to him."
Gao Jinming’s eyebrows furrowed.
His Mind Reading for those unaware works tremendously.
But for those aware of his superpower, it’s easy to guard against it.
Feeling a bit helpless, he changed angles, "Meng Xue, do you remember the Celestial God Tree you found two years ago?"
"Now, the Celestial God Fruits on that tree are ripe, numerous, with over ten in total. Initially, we planned to give you two after acquiring them.
By consuming those two Celestial God Fruits, your Spiritual Power would surge. Perhaps, you could awaken again and gain substantial Life Force, no longer being like this."
"Are you that kind-hearted?"
Meng Xue laughed.
"Whether they are, I don’t know, but I will fight for you."
Gao Jinming said, raising his hand, "If you don’t believe me, I swear by the heavens."
"Forget it."
Meng Xue shook her head.
Two years ago, she might have been deceived by this man.
But having suffered so much, she knew exactly who he was.
Gao Jinming’s face showed embarrassment; he coughed lightly and said:
"But this time, there’s been an accident. Guan Dehua is missing. You know, without his help and his Meridian Refining Martial Artists drawing fire, it’s hard for us to get the Celestial God Fruits.
So, I’d like your help in finding Guan Dehua, to understand what happened."
Meng Xue remained unmoved.
Time ticked by.
Gao Jinming sighed, "Meng Xue, Guan Dehua’s disappearance won’t be concealed long. Soon, Yan Ming will hear about it, and he’s not as temperate as I am.
If you know anything, tell us now, hmm?"
"He already knows."
Meng Xue suddenly said.
"What?"
Gao Jinming froze.
Before he could react, two figures appeared in the room.
"Yan Ming? Fang Yun?"
He widened his eyes, surprised.
"Chairman Gao?"
Fang Yun also exclaimed, "Why are you here?"
Yan Ming squinted at Gao Jinming.
Or rather, he sensed another’s presence.
As the association’s chairman, Gao Jinming’s combat abilities among C-level Awakeners aren’t top-tier.
But he has a loyal subordinate — He Changshu.
His superpower is Invisibility and known as a Martial Arts expert, making one wary.
Gao Jinming glanced at Meng Xue and smiled wryly, "Seems we’re here for the same matter."
With those words, the room turned silent.
Their eyes collectively fixed on Meng Xue.
"Seems you anticipated my arrival."
Yan Ming’s face darkened, "You must know my purpose. Tell me, what happened to Guan Dehua? Who targeted my business?"
"!!!"
Gao Jinming reacted indifferently initially but widened his eyes at the latter part.
The business was attacked?
Really?
Someone dared challenge Yan Ming?
Even Gao Jinming couldn’t gauge Yan Ming’s strength and avoided provoking him.
The room fell silent once more,
A minute passed,
Three minutes passed,
Yan Ming’s face turned ominous, voice chilling, "Meng Xue, listen up, I won’t waste time here. I’ll give you one more minute. If you keep playing dead, don’t blame me for hurting you."
"Meng Xue, speak up. This is pointless."
Gao Jinming sighed.
As said, it’s better if he asked.
With Yan Ming, patience is scarce.
Let alone the business incident; Yan Ming, already furious.
Meng Xue’s silence?
Yan Ming has a hundred ways to make her talk.
"Do you really want to know?"
Meng Xue turned, staring at Yan Ming’s eyes.
"What do you think?"
Yan Ming’s heart surged with killing intent.
Years made controlling Meng Xue harder; sometimes, force was unavoidable, annoying him.
If he went to Jiulong City, taking Meng Xue posed risks.
Besides, Meng Xue, aged and frail, had little use left.
Better to kill her before leaving to avoid future troubles.
"You come to me, but it’s unnecessary."
"What do you mean?"
Fang Yun frowned.
"The person you’re looking for is coming."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, the other four’s faces showed shock.
"Coming here?"
Gao Jinming asked incredulously.
Meng Xue nodded, "Soon, within three minutes, but I can’t probe further, given my state."
Gao Jinming and Fang Yun looked at Yan Ming.
Her words concealed two pieces of information.
First, the missing Guan Dehua and the business attack are by one person?
Second, this person dares come here? Insane?
No one would dare do such normally.
Seems likely a lie.
"Meng Xue," Fang Yun coldly said, "We lack time for jokes. These events, explain immediately. Our patience is limited."
Meng Xue shook her head, "I’ve said, I can’t do more. You’ll know truth or lies in three minutes."
"You!"
Fang Yun growled.
"Fine."
Yan Ming raised a hand, stopping Fang Yun.
He eyed Meng Xue, coldly laughing, "I believe your words. We’ll wait three minutes. If things don’t happen as said, don’t blame me."
He, like the others, didn’t believe her.
This place is Anshan City’s strongest!
With a functioning brain, no one would risk coming here.
Least of all the perpetrator.
If three minutes passed with no event.
Then, well!