CHAPTER 453: CHAPTER 453: PROTECTION IN THE DARK

"No need, haven’t I already mentioned it just now, Ye Chen."

"Ye Chen? Are you talking about the Ye Chen from Jiangzhou that we’ve heard about before?"

"That’s right, it’s him. He should be coming from Li Fu’s side, and, this person is incredibly capable. Therefore, I’m quite curious to see just how capable he really is."

"I think it’s just a rumor from the Martial Arts World, and moreover, he’s a young man. Old Master, we shouldn’t pin all our hopes on him. If we do, we often lose the initiative."

"Do you know about Yang Hongda, Zhao Tianyang? Do you all know them?"

"Of course, aren’t they all big shots from Jiangzhou?"

"In front of Ye Chen, they are simply not worth mentioning, and furthermore, each one of them hasn’t gained any advantage from him. So, I believe Ye Chen must have the capability."

"What did you say? Even these big shots from Jiangzhou are no match for him? That’s impossible, isn’t it?"

"It’s true, it really is the situation. And before, I’ve already talked on the phone with Mr. Yang. I believe that what he said must be the truth."

"Old Master, if that’s the case, then can this man be put to use for us? If he really can be employed by us, then our matters might get done with half the effort."

"This person is quite arrogant, and moreover, the person he is serving now should be Lin Yaru."

"Lin Yaru?"

"Yes, the sole heir of Lin Group. Remember now?"

"The heir to Lin Group, Lin Yaru, you mean that young girl? Oh, I remember now, she’s not currently with Lin Group, right? It seems she’s quite a well-known surgeon in Jiangzhou."

"That’s correct, it’s her."

"Why would he be with Lin Yaru? Then, what does his appearance by her side signify?"

"It seems to be in the capacity of a bodyguard, and if I’m not wrong, he’s employed by Lin Group to ensure the lady’s safety. After all, she is the only legitimate heir of Lin Group, so in this regard, it’s imperative that there can be no slip-ups."

"If that’s the case, then this matter seems to have become a bit more complicated. Also, do you still remember Lin Tianyu’s disappearance from years ago?"

"Of course, I remember. Although it’s been 10 years, I believe that Lin Group has never given up on searching for Lin Tianyu."

"It’s already been 10 years. Even if Old Master is looking for him, what could he find after all this time? Besides, the incidents back then weren’t known to the public, so I believe they wouldn’t want to make it known to everyone."

"He was their only son, to have him vanish from this world without a trace, any person would find it hard to accept. So, I know they’ve been investigating this matter in the dark in Jiangzhou. They won’t give up easily."

"If you put it that way, does Ye Chen’s appearance have an inevitable connection to their search for Lin Tianyu?"

"That’s right, I guess it’s related to this matter. But speaking of which, has Wang Zhizhong made any moves in the last two years?"

"No, since Lin Tianyu’s disappearance, Wang Zhizhong has always kept a low profile in both his actions and whereabouts, and he never really showed up."

"Continue to follow Wang Zhizhong, and if he makes any move, you must report it to me in time. I suspect his disappearance has a close relation to Wang Zhizhong, and perhaps, they are secretly plotting an even bigger plan."

"Secretly plotting? What kind of thing could these people pull off now? I feel that no matter what they do, they shouldn’t be able to escape our watch."

"That’s not necessarily the case. Let me tell you, appearances can be deceiving, and the depth of the sea unfathomable. Some things aren’t always within your control, but they can also develop in ways you wouldn’t expect. So, we must keep a close eye on this matter."

"Alright, I understand."

"No matter how capable Ye Chen is, we don’t just walk on one leg, nor can we pin all our hopes on him. So, arrange some spies tonight to head to Jiangzhou City discreetly and investigate who exactly stole the Jade Ring."

"After the investigation, what should we do? Should we attempt to snatch the Jade Ring back in time?"

"For now, don’t act on anything. We are just observing in the dark. And this time, you must keep a low profile and not let anyone know about it, including the young master. Do you understand?"

"Got it, I understand."

"Additionally, arrange for some people to follow and protect the young master at all costs. Remember, there must be no slip-ups."

"Understood, Old Master. Any other orders?"

"No further instructions for now. Hurry up with the arrangements and remember to be cautious. This time our opponent is Ye Chen. He’s no simple character. So, this mission will be completely different from any we’ve carried out before. You must be prepared for this."

After hearing this, the person just nodded, and then, after exchanging a glance, they got up and left the Old Master’s room directly.

At this time, Ye Chen had already obtained the Yuan Qinghua replica.

He just opened it and took a rough glance. After all, even if asked to distinguish, Ye Chen simply couldn’t tell which was real and which was fake.

Be it in terms of appearance, texture, or color, Ye Chen felt that these were two identical items.

A layman might just see the excitement, but if put into the hands of an expert, perhaps the result would not be the same.

Whatever, he never intended to give it a chance; this item was merely a stepping stone.

Following the address provided by Li Fu, Ye Chen then directly arrived at a villa district.