CHAPTER 990: CHAPTER 986: ASSASSINATION PLOT

"Aunt Rong, I only said that I am cultivating immortality; I never claimed to be an immortal. The path is still long, but at least... I am different from ordinary people now," Ye Fan said. "Not only myself, but even Zhao Jun, Min Shang, and the senior brothers and sisters next door are all cultivators. In fact, the senior brothers and sisters have greater achievements than I do. The first explosion last night occurred when I was fighting the enemy."

Tantai Wanrong’s pretty face was startled, and she asked, "You alone... caused such a large explosion?"

"Not entirely. Under the private mansion, there’s actually a small armory. Aunt Rong, I’ve told you everything now; whether you believe it is up to you," Ye Fan said helplessly.

Tantai Wanrong sat there in a daze, with a conflict in her heart, wondering whether she should believe Ye Fan’s words.

According to her common sense, what Ye Fan said was completely unbelievable. However, many things she witnessed with her own eyes, leaving her with no choice but to believe.

While Tantai Wanrong was wrestling with her thoughts, the elevator stopped on the sixteenth floor, and over a dozen security personnel boarded, including members of the Jingzhao City government. Leading them was a middle-aged man in his forties named Sun Yu. He walked over to the door with a swagger and said, "Who are you people? Vice Mayor Tantai’s safety will now be overseen by us; you must leave immediately!"

Wu Ding sneered, "Oh, what a temper you have. Is this place yours?"

"If you continue to speak disrespectfully, believe it or not, I’ll..."

Before Sun Yu could finish threatening Wu Ding, Tantai Wanrong walked out with Ye Fan’s support and said, "Secretary Sun, my family is taking good care of me here. You may withdraw from the floor."

"Vice Mayor Tantai, you’re not joking, are you? A serious explosion occurred just as you arrived in Jingzhao City. It was clearly targeting you..." Sun Yu evidently wanted to shift the responsibility elsewhere.

Ye Fan retorted, "It seems you’ve got it wrong. This is Jingzhao City. A terrorist attack happening in Jingzhao City, since when is Aunt Rong responsible?"

"Hmph, Vice Mayor Tantai, this is your relative? Since when did you have such a relative?" Sun Yu scrutinized Ye Fan, thinking that without Tantai Wanrong present, he might have detained Ye Fan mistaking him for a terrorist, locking him up for a few days first.

Tantai Wanrong coldly said, "There’s no need to explain to you, Secretary Sun, who I am. Go back and tell Mayor Lin that I’m fine here. I won’t participate in the meeting this morning. I reckon the entire Chinese media will explode, and since Mayor Lin is handling the explosion case, he probably won’t attend the meeting either!"

Sun Yu’s face flashed between shades of green and white. Finally, he waved his hand and said, "I don’t recognize good intentions. Since Vice Mayor Tantai doesn’t welcome us, everyone withdraw..." As he reached the elevator, he instructed the officer in charge of the armed police, "Make sure to guard all passageways, not letting the terrorists into the hotel, and also get in touch with Han’s people..."

"Secretary Sun, it’s heard that the chairman of Han’s Enterprises is currently in the hotel," a policeman reminded.

"What? Han’s chairman? This..." Sun Yu hesitated for a moment, "Better leave it alone. I believe Han’s side will ensure good hotel security."

Entering the elevator, Sun Yu muttered to himself, "Han can handle both the legal and illegal worlds, often gifting the city government generously. I mustn’t stir up trouble now. Since Han’s head is present, better not provoke them. The two bombings might even involve Han’s Enterprises’ people."

...

After sending Sun Yu and his group away, Ye Fan intended to support Tantai Wanrong to go inside, but she waved her hand and said, "Little Fan, no need to worry about aunt. Go do your things. Apparently... your senior brothers and sisters are also eager to return to their world."

Wu Ding laughed heartily and said, "This Vice Mayor, your words are quite humorous. Now that it’s dawn, if we were to go back, must we fly out in broad daylight right off the roof? Wouldn’t people think of us as monsters?"

Ye Fan signaled Wu Ding to stop talking and said, "Aunt Rong, the seniors aren’t in a hurry to leave. How about I stay with you a while longer? I’ll see them off at night."

"Alright." Tantai Wanrong, with a comforting smile, gently patted Ye Fan’s hand supporting her, much like an elder showing concern for the younger generation.

While speaking, a familiar figure appeared at the elevator entrance; it wasn’t a city government official but Han Qing’er’s personal assistant, Sun Ning.

"Mr. Ye, I just flew over from Nanhai City on a private jet. May I ask about the young lady..." Sun Ning’s primary concern was Han Qing’er.

Ye Fan said, "She’s in her room, but there’s no need to disturb her."

"Understood." Sun Ning saluted, "Mr. Ye, this must be Vice Mayor Tantai. Before coming here, I found out that Interpol intercepted a list of planned terrorist attacks, and many Chinese political leaders are on a hit list, including Vice Mayor Tantai."

Ye Fan frowned and asked, "When did this happen?"

"I have the information here, Mr. Ye. Let’s discuss it inside."

Sun Ning entered, took out his laptop, and opened a confidential email. It was in English, detailing a foreign clandestine organization planning attacks on numerous Chinese political figures. Among the seven or eight key targets was Tantai Wanrong, Vice Mayor of Hua Hai City.

"How could this be?" Tantai Wanrong was bewildered. "Our country has always maintained friendly relations with other nations. Even with minor conflicts, I’ve never heard of any attempt on our political figures. Who are these people?"

Sun Ning shook his head and said, "We don’t know for now. Also, the document was intercepted by Interpol, and they are notifying Chinese police."

"Does that mean Miss Sun was informed before the police?" Ye Fan asked.

"Yes," Sun Ning nodded. "But Mr. Ye, please don’t inquire how we obtained the intelligence. It appears that after the failed sneak attack, there might be another. Even within Han’s Hotel is unsafe, given the multitude of people here."

Ye Fan asked, "Is there any safe place?"

"Well..." Sun Ning shook his head and said, "The clandestine organization planning the terrorist attacks is powerful and might have vast networks within our nation. No matter where Vice Mayor Tantai is, it’s not safe. Mr. Ye should also be cautious. Maybe you could take her to the underground hideout built by the young lady, where the security level far exceeds that of the hotel..."

Ye Fan shook his head and said, "No need. Staying here is fine. As long as I’m around, those terrorists pose no threat to Vice Mayor Tantai."

Originally, Ye Fan planned to send Wu Ding and Elder Wu away after dark, but now it seemed he truly couldn’t leave Tantai Wanrong’s side.

"Miss Sun, please further investigate who is behind these planned terror attacks. Once discovered, I’ll tear them limb from limb!" Ye Fan said, clenching his fist.