Chapter 246 - 245: Substitution
Master Mo saw a call from Mo Shaoyun, and feeling a rush of excitement, he thought rescue had arrived. He hurriedly answered, but in the next moment, his face turned ashen because what came from the other side was Mo Shaoyun’s heart-wrenching screams.
"Damn, what is that old freak Madman Xu doing? I let him go to rescue, and now how has Jun’er ended up being tortured like this." Covering the phone’s microphone, Mo Chou roared angrily a few times.
After calming down a bit, Mo Chou picked up the phone again, his tone much more cordial, as he said, "What exactly do you want? Just say it directly."
"Hehe, you’re Master Mo, right? We don’t want much, just for you to send another person over," Bao said according to Chen Tianlong’s instructions.
"Another person? Who do you want replaced?"
"Your big ally, Hao Shuai!"
Bao stated directly. As for Chen Tianlong’s purpose, he was not privy to it.
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Master Mo frowned. The Mo and Hao Families were allied, and Hao Shuai played the main role. Now asking Hao Shuai to exchange for Mo Shaoyun wasn’t reasonable.
He thought that Hao Dahai would definitely disagree. Who would be stupid enough to let their son take such risks?
After contemplating, Mo Chou took a deep breath and asked, "Can we negotiate a different condition?"
"No, if Hao Shuai isn’t here in one hour, you can just collect the corpse," Bao said, then hung up the phone directly.
"Pa..."
After listening to the other party, the phone slipped from Mo Chou’s hand and fell to the ground. He collapsed, barely sitting up, while thankfully, the butler supported him.
"Butler, quickly get Xu Kan back, hurry!" Master Mo was nearly in tears, realizing how everything seemed smooth, but the situation changed rapidly, truly catching him off guard.
"Yes, Master."
The butler hurried out, heading to the Mo Family’s villa in the backyard to find Xu Kan.
Not long after, Xu Kan returned to the main courtyard, having more or less guessed some things, though currently they were hastily investigating what kind of people the Lin Family had sent.
"Old Mo, what’s wrong?" Xu Kan asked knowingly.
"Elder Xu, it’s bad. The people who kidnapped Jun’er said that in one hour, without seeing Hao Shuai, they’ll kill him. You... better go take a look."
Mo Chou was helpless; they specifically wanted Hao Shuai. Without explaining, if someone else went, Mo Shaoyun might really die.
"Old Mo, I understand. Let me make preparations, and I’ll have Hao Shuai go soon," Xu Kan’s response was completely unexpected to Master Mo. Sometimes Mo Chou felt he really didn’t understand this Madman Xu at all.
"Alright, that’s great. But... is that appropriate? Will Master Hao..." Mo Chou was still somewhat worried.
"Rest assured, other matters have been handled. No need for you to worry about those."
Xu Kan had already arranged for Hao Shuai to volunteer, and it was clear they aimed to split the Mo-Hao alliance. If he didn’t curb their arrogance, it would be tough to make a living in the future.
A few minutes later, Xu Kan called Hao Shuai, who agreed directly, for at this time, hesitation would only create chaos.
Moreover, Hao Shuai very much wanted to see who these people really were.
However, just after Hao Shuai left for a short while, his phone rang.
"Second-in-Command, our men have found out. They’re assassins from Tianshu Manor. Lin Batian is the Manor’s son-in-law, so he can mobilize them freely," Ye Xiong informed Hao Shuai.
"Hiss... Tianshu Manor?"
Hao Shuai took a deep breath. This name, he knew well. The people within this Manor were extremely mysterious.
And reportedly, many were ancient martial cultivators who seldom meddled in mortal realm matters. Why have they sent people this time?
Unable to understand, Hao Shuai couldn’t afford to offend these people, for they weren’t to be trifled with.
Could it be that all this effort was in vain?
Hao Shuai was unwilling. It had taken countless efforts and danger to reach this point, and now suddenly being told to give up was impossible.
"Seems like, after this matter, it will require Father’s intervention."
Hao Shuai knew that this was all orchestrated by the Lin Family, no doubt to ensure their company stayed safe before the Four Great Families’ evaluation meeting.
"Alright, stay put for now, and I’ll go meet those guys in black." Hao Shuai said calmly.
"Second-in-Command, you’re going alone? Isn’t that risky? Shouldn’t I bring our brothers along?"
Ye Xiong pondered and then suggested, thinking sending Hao Shuai alone was merely asking for a beating.
"Heh, would it help if you went? If it had helped, Gu Mei wouldn’t have been taken by them back then." Hao Shuai spoke truthfully. No matter who goes with him this time, the result would be the same, and it might stir unnecessary trouble.
Hao Shuai believed that in Nanhai City, no one would openly dare to kill him, especially since these people were sent by the Lin Family, likely only attempting intimidation.
Hanging up, Hao Shuai, while driving, dialed Mo Shaoyun’s phone, the only line of contact with those in black.
Sure enough, the phone was answered before five rings.
"Where do I need to go to find you?" Hao Shuai asked directly.
After several seconds of silence on the other end, they suddenly said, "Abandoned flour mill in the suburbs!"
Hao Shuai frowned. They actually wanted him to go to such a place. If he hadn’t known in advance these were people sent by the Lin Family, he would indeed be worried.
After all, if they were true desperados, going to such a place meant they likely planned to kill him.
"Fine, I’ll be there in fifteen minutes!"
After hanging up, Hao Shuai sped away directly.
Meanwhile, Chen Tianlong also donned a black outfit and face mask. This time, he didn’t plan to kill Hao Shuai but had other plans.
About fifteen minutes later, Hao Shuai arrived at the abandoned flour mill as scheduled.
This time, Wei Li didn’t go but stayed at the Gu Family. Until the evaluation meeting was over, the Gu Family mustn’t slack off; otherwise, problems could arise at any moment.
He only brought Bao and Zhang Xiao. From the battle with the Celestial Wolf Gang, it was evident that these two were quite formidable, likely capable of handling any sudden situations.
Moreover, this time indeed, Hao Shuai came alone, and Chen Tianlong greatly admired his courage. Truly brave and wise, surely a formidable rival in the future.
Hao Shuai was highly vigilant. Though not afraid to die, he didn’t want to die, as many things awaited his attention. This visit was entirely to gain the Mo Family’s trust, otherwise, his subsequent plans couldn’t proceed.
Additionally, the kidnapping of their family’s Second Wife should be by the same person. As long as he found Mo Shaoyun, the Second Wife should return safely too.
It was Tuesday night, and with four days until the Nanhai City Four Great Families’ evaluation meeting, he planned to take down the Lin Family giant, securing the Mo and Hao Families’ positions in the Four Great Families—this throne filled with glory.