Chapter 312: Chapter 311: Opportunity Knocks But Once (Subscribe Please)
"Is he fucking sick?"
Yan Hao cursed under his breath.
If my brother and the others were here, would they wait until now to find trouble? Would they resort to such underhanded methods?
Besides, who curses their own kin?
This Xie Ming, has he lost his mind?
He glanced at the phone screen, hesitated for a long time, and finally dialed the number. The reason was simple. Apart from these few people, he had no other help.
The main thing was, he didn’t think the other party could resist the deal he was about to propose.
"Ring, ring, ring..."
The call was disconnected after just two rings.
Unconvinced, Yan Hao dialed again.
"Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently busy. Please try again later."
Yan Hao cursed again.
This guy actually blocked him?
"A bunch of cowards, no wonder my brother kicked you all out." Yan Hao was fuming.
But he couldn’t swallow his anger just like that. He took a second phone out of his space items, entered the number, and dialed again.
The phone rang a few times and was answered.
The same rough voice.
"Hello? Who is it?"
"It’s me, Brother Xie."
"You again? Yan, what the hell do you want now?"
Xie Ming cursed, "You think I’m stupid? You put out fake news and expect me to believe it? Keep dreaming, fuck off!"
After cursing, he hung up the phone and blocked this number too.
As if expecting this, Yan Hao took out a third phone and continued dialing the number.
"Shit!"
On the other end, Xie Ming was about to lose it.
"Yan, what’s your deal? Are you that bored? Fine, you have plenty of phones, I’ll just turn mine off, let’s see you..."
"Brother Xie, I have a deal I want to discuss with you."
Despite the cursing, Yan Hao forced a smile.
"What did you say?"
Xie Ming’s cursing stopped, "You have a deal to discuss with me?"
"Yes, Brother Xie. Give me a minute. If you’re not interested after I’m done, I promise I won’t bother you again."
"Alright, you said it. I’ll give you one minute. If you keep calling after that, don’t blame me for being rude!" Xie Ming threatened.
"Yes, Brother Xie, let me talk."
"Hurry up, I have training to do." Xie Ming said impatiently.
Had he known this would happen, he would have changed his number long ago.
"Brother Xie, what I told you before is true. My brother and the others are really dead, killed by a knife-wielding Martial Artist."
Yan Hao paused.
He expected the other party to be shocked and ask for details. Instead, there was no response.
Actually, Xie Ming’s expression was calm, he even wanted to laugh.
This Yan Ming, he’s quite the storyteller, isn’t he?
A group of C-level Awakened killed by a Martial Artist with a knife?
Why not say they accidentally tripped and died?
"Brother Xie, I know you don’t believe me, but it’s true. If you don’t believe me, you can search for my brother’s name in the Awakened Association. You’ll see the truth."
Hearing this, Xie Ming’s heart skipped a beat.
He thought it was improbable, likely Yan Hao was lying. But checking wouldn’t hurt.
He quickly typed Yan Ming’s name, and a page of information appeared. The originally colored profile picture turned gray.
"!!!"
Xie Ming’s eyes widened in shock, "He’s really dead?"
"Brother Xie, at this point, do you still think I’m lying to you?"
Yan Hao said.
Xie Ming didn’t respond, he looked at the bottom of the profile.
The information was familiar, but the last sentence left him stunned.
It said he was killed by an unknown swordsman in Anshan City.
This matched what Yan Hao had said.
"Really dead?"
Xie Ming’s mind went blank.
This was information from the main Association. He doubted Yan Ming had the means to hack it, let alone just to deceive him.
"Yes, not just my brother, but Brother Fang, Brother Ma, and Chairman Gao are all dead."
"Hold on a second."
Xie Ming’s excitement was palpable as he rapidly typed in the names.
Sure enough, each profile picture was black, and the last sentence was the same.
"All dead? All dead!"
Xie Ming shouted excitedly.
It was this group that expelled them years ago.
He dreamed of returning to Anshan City to avenge himself on them.
But now, they were all dead, killed by an unknown swordsman. Although he didn’t get his revenge personally, this outcome was still very satisfying.
Serves them right, divine retribution!
"Yan Hao, I was actually planning to come for you soon, but your brother and the others died ahead of time, lucky them. But the rest of your Yan family are still there, right? Calling me for this news wasn’t smart." Xie Ming said sinisterly.
Even though Yan Ming and the others were dead.
He still suspected a trap.
After all, this was a Yan family member. They all knew about his conflict with Yan Ming, not to mention Yan Hao was Yan Ming’s brother.
What was this guy up to?
"Brother Xie, you’re right, I shouldn’t have told you this, but I had no choice. You were bound to find out anyway, right?"
"That’s true."
Xie Ming nodded, "And? I don’t believe it’s that simple."
"And also, our Yan family has been backed into a corner."
Yan Hao gritted his teeth.
"My brother and Chairman Gao haven’t even had their bones buried, and we don’t even know the killer. The Association’s Hua Jun found someone to be the new chairman. That guy, as soon as he took office, couldn’t wait to target our families, buying our lands at low prices under the guise of resettling people outside the city. Hmph, do they take us for fools?
Brother Xie, I called you to tell you that there are no C-level Awakened in Anshan City anymore. If you come back, you can take over the position of City Lord or Chairman of the Association."
On the other end, Xie Ming was deeply intrigued.
After they were expelled, they struggled to find a small city to settle in.
Despite having a place to live, they were constantly marginalized, even as C-level Awakened.
If what Yan Hao said was true, coming back now meant taking over an entire city. Isn’t that a hundred times better than living under someone else’s roof?
But still, he remained cautious and sneered, "Yan Hao, do you think I’m stupid? Why should I believe you?"
"Brother Xie, I swear if there’s a single lie in what I said, may I die a horrible death!"
Yan Hao’s voice was firm.
"You’re pretty ruthless."
Xie Ming snorted, "Even if you’re telling the truth, aren’t you worried I’ll come back and be unkind to you? Remember, you were part of the group that drove us out."
"Afraid, of course I’m afraid."
Yan Hao gritted his teeth, "But more than fear, I hate Hua Jun and his people. When my brother was alive, they groveled before us, but as soon as he died, they became arrogant. Scumbags!"
"Hmph."
Xie Ming sneered, "Do you think you’re any better? Your brother forced us out, don’t you remember that?"
"Brother Xie, I admit we were wrong, but my brother is dead. The past doesn’t matter anymore, does it?"
Yan Hao humbled himself, "Anshan City is now defenseless. If you don’t seize this opportunity, it will be too late once the new guy gains a foothold. Brother Xie, don’t miss this chance!"
"Well..."
Xie Ming hesitated.
His heart raced.
What Yan Hao said made sense, but it was a risky move that could cost him his life.
"Are you sure there are no C-level Awakened in the city?"
"Well, maybe the new chairman is a C-level Awakened. But he’s alone, Brother Xie. You’re a C-level Awakened now, get one more and you can handle him. Kill him, and the whole city is yours."
"Just him?"
"Just him. Brother Xie, if you don’t believe me, check Anshan City in the Association. You’ll see."
"That’s true."
Xie Ming’s eyes narrowed.
It was a small effort. If true, it was a golden opportunity.
Realizing the other party’s interest, Yan Hao pressed on, "Brother Xie, if you agree, come to the city quickly. Meet me, and let’s plan together. As long as that chairman and Hua Jun’s Awakened are dead, I’m content. Then, do what you want with us. We won’t complain."
"You sure are willing to risk a lot."
Xie Ming chuckled, "Don’t worry, if things are as you say, our past grudges will be gone. Your Yan family will still have a place in Anshan City."
"Good, good. Thank you, Brother Xie. Let’s settle this, hurry and gather your people. The sooner you come, the better. Don’t miss this chance!"
"Understood. Once I gather my men, I’ll contact you. If Anshan City falls into my hands, you won’t be mistreated."
Xie Ming hung up and sneered, "I won’t mistreat you. I’d skin you alive! I want to destroy every one of you! However, if Anshan City is indeed as you say, it’s a rare chance. Secure the city first, then deal with them."
With that in mind, he quickly dialed his comrades.