Chapter 237 - 236: Borrowing Troops from the Father-in-Law
No one knows what happened that night. Even his good friend went missing. Fang Yan searched high and low but still couldn’t find any trace, feeling extremely heavy-hearted.
Fifteen years have passed in the blink of an eye, yet there’s still no sign. Now, it’s rare to see Chen Tianlong use this move, the ultimate skill of an old friend, and Fang Yan feels like he’s discovered a new continent, asking frantically.
"Chen Tianlong, who is your master? What’s his name?"
"Oh, my master is called Chen Tian, but he’s in Lotus Village and seldom visits big cities."
"Chen Tian?"
Fang Yan was taken aback. Obviously, he hadn’t given up, although what Chen Tianlong said didn’t quite resemble his friend. Back then, Chen Feng was a martial arts expert, a peerless master. How could he be hiding in a small village?
Chen Tianlong thought for a moment, then took out his phone from his pocket and pointed to the person on the screen, saying, "This is my master?"
Fang Yan glanced at the image and recollected the appearance of his old friend Chen Feng. He frowned; it seemed not quite right. Though this person looked younger, the face showed no signs that matched before.
After taking a deep breath, Fang Yan smiled and thought, it probably wasn’t.
Perhaps it was just that Chen Tianlong’s master has a throwing technique similar to the one his old friend Chen Feng used, and he misunderstood.
"Haha, Chen Tianlong, I’m alright now. If you’re busy, please go ahead." Fang Yan’s emotions were a bit stirred. He didn’t want this apprentice, who had just finished apprenticeship, to see such a disheveled side of his master.
"Oh, alright then. Master, I’ll go now."
Chen Tianlong didn’t know what was up with this master, suddenly becoming strange, and besides, Lin Batian, whom he was protecting, was still in shock. He quickly went to comfort him.
Fang Yan nodded and waved his hand, signaling him to leave, so Chen Tianlong quickly walked out of the room and ran towards the villa’s hall.
Honestly, he was a bit worried about Lin Batian. It had been a life-or-death moment just now, and there could still be danger at any time.
Sure enough, Lin Batian was sitting in the hall, looking a bit unsettled. Chen Tianlong walked in quickly, and Sima Dong saw him and hurriedly invited him to sit.
Now, Chen Tianlong’s status was different. As Chen Tianlong’s apprentice, he was one of the Black Panther Assassin Group; in other words, everyone was their own.
"Mr. Lin, are you alright?" Chen Tianlong asked with concern.
"Hmm, I’m fine, just a bit startled."
Lin Batian said lightly. Though he had been through storms, the recent situation was truly dangerous.
He wasn’t afraid of being killed. Since someone wanted to kidnap him, he must be valuable; they wouldn’t kill him so easily. But he was worried about Chen Tianlong.
When the bullet was fired, Lin Batian was stunned. If it weren’t for the old man’s appearance, perhaps Chen Tianlong would have died.
If Chen Tianlong really was dead, how would he explain to his family, even to his daughter Lin Wushuang? It would be such a sad situation.
Luckily things were normal, just that Lin Batian felt a lingering fear.
"As long as you’re okay. Alright, Lin, now let’s talk about that matter. How do you want me to help?"
After today’s events, Sima Dong had gained a new perspective on Lin Batian’s son-in-law. He found a good bodyguard, and Chen Tianlong would protect him in the future, listen to him.
So, it made sense to foster a better relationship, to avoid tense relations later.
After all, as the saying goes, everyone has their own master.
Currently, Chen Tianlong’s master is Lin Batian, so to avoid offending Chen Tianlong, he must maintain a good relationship with his master.
"Father-in-law, I want you to assign a few people to infiltrate our company as outsiders. I’ll arrange them in the suspected positions, find that person, and eliminate him."
Lin Batian laid out his plan.
"How many people do you need?" Sima Dong asked lightly.
"Two."
"Alright, I’ll arrange it shortly."
At this moment, Chen Tianlong felt this plan might not be optimal. After thinking, he interjected, "Mr. Lin, Grandmaster Sima, do you think this is good? If it’s really an informant, killing him will only alert the enemy, and we won’t know whose orders he’s under. After killing one, their master can still arrange more. They’re in the dark, we’re in the light; it’s a poor strategy."
"This..."
After listening to Chen Tianlong, Lin Batian felt he had a point.
"I agree with Chen Tianlong’s viewpoint. I think you should reconsider. If you can avoid killing, try to do so. Although in our industry, even if we kill, we can find a way out, it’s better to have fewer issues than more. If we can solve it without killing, wouldn’t it be better?"
Sima Dong considered and analyzed.
"Alright then, let’s say you arrange for two people to find that person, then we’ll handle it." Lin Batian said.
"It’s fine, no problem. Chen Tianlong, what do you think?" Sima Dong deliberately asked.
In the previous Li case, it was mainly Chen Tianlong’s tips. When it comes to meticulous thinking, they as adults might not match this young man.
"Huh? I don’t know, you guys just discuss it. I’m just here to tag along!" Chen Tianlong grinned and said.
"You brat, just know how to take the easy path. You’re Lin Batian’s bodyguard. If something happens, I’m not responsible. Blame it on you for not doing your job."
Sima Dong teased deliberately.
"Huh?"
Chen Tianlong was stunned. In a blink of an eye, the responsibility fell on him, feeling a bit aggrieved, caught up in the situation unknowingly.
"Haha, alright, we’ll settle it like this. Father-in-law, provide me with two experts familiar with the techniques of these informers. Once we find him, inform us, and then we’ll come up with a way to deal with it."
Lin Batian felt that as long as they knew who it was, things would be much easier. At least it would bring them into the open, far better than being aware of the hidden threats themselves.
"Hmm, don’t worry. The people I provide will definitely be capable."
Finding informants was a piece of cake for Sima Dong; it couldn’t stump him.
"Thank you so much, Father-in-law."
Lin Batian smiled and thanked him.
"Ah, no need to thank me. I’m helping you out of respect for Chen Tianlong." Sima Dong’s straightforward nature made Lin Batian smile wryly. He knew Sima Dong’s words were contradictory.
With everything settled at last, Lin Batian, accompanied by Chen Tianlong, returned home smoothly.
This time, their journey only took one day, and they arrived home around ten o’clock in the evening.
And Profound Void and the others disappeared into thin air, and naturally, their car was secretly sent away.
This made the Hao Family anxious. Elder Hao heard Lin Batian had returned home safely, which implied that Profound Void and their task had failed.
Yet, even if the task failed, shouldn’t the people return? But there wasn’t a single trace of anyone.