CHAPTER 763: CHAPTER 768: TAMING MASTER

Standing before the window, Ling Chen looked down from his high vantage point only to see the man from before carrying Nanrong Wanqing and hurrying away from Wealthy Manor.

It won’t do!

He can’t be allowed to escape. Ling Chen eyed the several-meter-high floor, a hint of hesitance flashing in his eyes. Given his current state, jumping from such a height would likely mean he couldn’t protect himself from harm. But taking the stairs would waste too much time. By the time he got down, that man would have probably already fled with Nanrong Wanqing.

Biting his teeth, Ling Chen finally made up his mind, leaped from the third-floor bedroom, and landed directly on the ground.

As his legs touched the ground, Ling Chen’s body immediately leaned forward and rolled to dissipate the force of the fall. Despite shedding much of the force, Ling Chen’s body was too weak to bear such an impact.

Puh!

A mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, and Ling Chen’s complexion instantly turned as pale as paper, his legs so weak that he couldn’t even stand up, let alone chase after Nanrong Wanqing.

Watching as Nanrong Wanqing disappeared from his line of sight, Ling Chen’s eyes were filled with unwillingness.

"Sixth Brother."

After a while, Xu Ming rushed over from the other side of the villa and hurried to Ling Chen’s side.

"How are you?"

Ling Chen rubbed his legs and smiled wryly as he shook his head.

"Second Brother, did you find the person controlling the hawk and falcon?"

"I found him, but he managed to escape."

"He escaped?" Ling Chen was taken aback. With Xu Ming’s strength, how could he let the other party get away? Could it be that person’s strength surpassed Xu Ming’s?

Xu Ming seemed to see through Ling Chen’s thoughts and said, "I know that person, I’ll explain the details to you later. Let’s get you inside first."

Back in the living room, Ling Chen leaned against the sofa, took a couple of sips of water, and immediately felt much better.

Once the pain from his injuries had somewhat subsided, Ling Chen looked at Xu Ming beside him and asked, "Second Brother, who is that person?"

"You mean the one controlling the hawk and falcon? His name is Song Mingzhe, also a man of the martial arts world. However, he is considered an odd figure within it. His martial arts are not very strong, just passable, but his ability to tame birds and beasts is very impressive. Within the martial arts community, there are few who can match him."

Xu Ming said, "I’ve heard that Song Mingzhe was abandoned in the mountains at birth and grew up among wild beasts, which is why sometimes his temperament resembles that of a wild animal. It wasn’t until he was over ten years old that he was discovered and brought into modern society. However, because Song Mingzhe’s temperament was too wild, he struggled to fit in. Not long after, he ran back to the mountains. Since then, he has lived there among the wild beasts. Over twenty years ago, I met Song Mingzhe once when he mistook me for an enemy and ventured into his territory, so we had a confrontation. I had no intention of hurting him, so I left immediately."

At this point, Xu Ming suddenly shifted the topic, "I’ve been suspecting whether God Organization is behind this attack on you. Now that Song Mingzhe is here, I think I can be sure."

"Sure of what?"

"Sure that it’s not God Organization who moved against you, but someone else."

Curious, Ling Chen asked, "If it’s not God Organization, then who could it be? Second Brother, apart from God Organization, I can’t think of anyone who holds a grudge against me."

"Who the mastermind behind this incident is, I’m not quite clear. Someone like Song Mingzhe can’t be bought by God Organization. Given his character, he wouldn’t serve God Organization." After this, Xu Ming seemed to think of something and sank into deep thought.

"Second Brother, what are you thinking about?"

"I’m thinking..."

Xu Ming hadn’t finished speaking when a ringing tone came from Ling Chen’s pocket.

Pulling out his phone, Ling Chen looked at the caller ID, his gaze suddenly sharpening.

Nanrong Hao!

It was Nanrong Hao’s number.

The phone connected, and Ling Chen put it to his ear, saying, "Speak. Who are you?"

"Mr. Ling, I’m impressed. You’re quite clever to know I’m not Nanrong Hao."

Ling Chen said coldly, "Quit the nonsense, tell me who you are and what you want."

"I’ll give you an address; I expect to see you in one hour. Remember, just you alone. If I find out anyone else is following, don’t blame me for not being polite."

After that, the caller hung up.

Putting down the phone, Ling Chen frowned at Xu Ming, saying, "They asked me to come to a place, and they want me alone."

Xu Ming nodded and responded, "With Song Mingzhe around, they’d detect even if I followed you. Sixth Brother, what are you planning to do?"

"Nanrong Hao, Wanqing, Jiang Hao, they’re all in their hands, I have to go."

"The way these people are acting, they’re clearly targeting you. With your current condition, if you go, it’s certain death."

Ling Chen smiled faintly, "Everyone dies eventually. I came to terms with this a long time ago. If I can trade my life for the lives of those three, it would be a worthwhile transaction."

"You... sigh!" Xu Ming sighed lightly, "In that case, I won’t stop you. Unfortunately, I can’t be of help to you."

"Second Brother, it’s okay, I can handle it myself."

With that said, Ling Chen checked the time. The other party only gave him an hour, and the location was quite far. If he didn’t set out now, Ling Chen worried he’d miss the appointment.

Then, without further concern for his physical weakness, Ling Chen got up and walked out of the villa.

"Sixth Brother, wait!"

Seeing Ling Chen leaving, Xu Ming seemed to remember something and quickly caught up with Ling Chen, placing his hand on his shoulder.

"Sixth Brother, don’t be in a rush, I have something to tell you."

...

An hour later.

Outside an abandoned warehouse in the West District of East Sea City, an Audi sedan slowly drove near.

As the car stopped by the roadside, Ling Chen stepped out from the driver’s side.

Gazing at the nearby abandoned warehouse, Ling Chen took a deep breath and then stepped toward it.

Upon reaching the warehouse entrance, before Ling Chen could knock, the tightly closed door suddenly slid open. A disheveled young man walked out, looking at Ling Chen with a smirk.

Ling Chen gave the man a glance and asked, "Are you the one on the phone?"

"That’s me. Ling Chen, I’ve long admired your reputation. Number one on the Newcomer List, number one among the disciples of Yangxin Pavilion, tsk tsk! I’m really curious, how did a Dragon List master like you manage it?"

"That doesn’t seem like your business. Where are they, the people I’m looking for?"

"They’re all inside." Saying that, the young man glanced behind Ling Chen, and upon seeing no one following, he turned and walked into the warehouse.

"Come with me!"