Chapter 341: The Xiao Family Does Not Welcome You
Xiao Ye took out another phone. "For any missions, I will contact you through this encrypted phone."
"You will also use this phone to report back. If there's an emergency, you can call me."
"I'll be gone for at least a few days this time."
The Cyan Dragon Warriors immediately acknowledged the order. "Yes, sir!"
"There are too many of you. From now on, split into five squads of four."
"One of those squads will leave for Jiangcheng immediately to protect someone named Lin Chuyue."
"You don't need to reveal your identities—just protect her from the shadows. And don't worry, I won't have you playing bodyguard forever. Once the matter with the Angel Association is investigated, you'll return."
The Cyan Dragon Warriors had no complaints. No matter what he asked of them, they would gladly accept it.
That night, Xiao Ye rested at the Cyan Dragon Warriors' outpost.
The next morning, he took a plane to Cyan Dragon Mountain.
Cyan Dragon Mountain wasn't just a single mountain, but an entire mountain range.
From above, it resembled a great dragon about to take flight. And since it was located in the south and remained verdant year-round, it was named Cyan Dragon Mountain.
Cyan Dragon Mountain covered a vast area. While people lived on its outskirts and at the foot of the mountains, the upper regions were strictly off-limits.
This was because the area had never been cleared for safety.
In other words, barring any major disturbances like earthquakes, everything within had remained in its original, unchanged ecological state for nearly thousands of years.
It was home not only to wild beasts but also all sorts of venomous insects.
Venture deeper, and you would find no signs of human life. The powerful magnetic fields within would even render compasses useless.
Once lost, you might never find your way out again.
According to national regulations, if someone recklessly entered Cyan Dragon Mountain and went missing, even search and rescue teams were forbidden from entering freely and could only conduct searches within a limited range.
Xiao Ye bought some supplies, shouldered his pack, and started up the mountain.
Seeing this, an old man couldn't help but offer a word of caution. "Young man, you look like one of those... what are they called these days... a backpacker, right?"
"If you're heading up the mountain, you absolutely must not go too deep. The moment you find the path has ended, turn back immediately."
"Otherwise, you'll never come back!"
Xiao Ye smiled faintly. "Thank you, I understand."
He quickly followed a path from the foot of the mountain and made his way up.
The Cyan Dragon Mountain range rose and fell. He soon reached the peak of the first mountain, which was one of the lower ones in the range.
Xiao Ye took a short break, then continued onward.
By the time he was halfway up the second mountain, the path had disappeared.
The small trail, once trodden by others, came to an abrupt end.
To continue inward instead of turning back now would be to face countless dangers.
While Xiao Ye was climbing the mountain, the man from the Wang Family had already brought his son to the Xiao Family's territory.
However, they were stopped from a distance long before they reached the main gate.
"Halt! Who goes there?"
The man hurriedly said, "Sir, could you please announce us? We are from the Wang Family of Qing City!"
"We've come because of the car accident!"
The guard nodded and immediately went to report it.
As professional guards, they would never look down on others.
No matter who came or what they said, their duty was to report it.
A moment later, the guard returned, his expression icy. "Leave at once. The Xiao Family does not welcome you!"
The man's face fell. "But... we've come to apologize!"
"We truly know we were wrong. Please, ask the Xiao Family to be magnanimous and spare us!"
As he spoke, he grew even more terrified and dropped to his knees.
The guard, looking impatient, hauled him to his feet. "Get lost, now! This is your final warning!"
"If you dare to come back, don't blame us for what happens next!"
The man and his son retreated a few steps, then simply knelt down a few meters away from the Xiao Family's property line.
"Please, forgive us!"
"We truly know we were wrong!"
He and his son knelt like that for over an hour, showing no sign of leaving.
'Compared to physical pain, the prosperity of the family is what truly matters!'
'I must protect the Wang Family! It absolutely cannot be destroyed like this!'
The guard reported the situation again.
A short while later, the butler arrived at a leisurely pace.
When the man saw him, it was as if he were clutching at a final straw. "Please, sir, let us see him!"
"We truly know we were wrong about that incident! We'll return the car immediately!"
"Please let us apologize in person. We're willing to compensate you, we'll do anything!"
The butler looked down on the two of them and snorted coldly. "I only came out to give you a message."
"Listen closely. The person you provoked was none other than the Patriarch of our Xiao Family!"
What?
The Xiao Family's Patriarch?
The man nearly fainted from shock, and even the young man beside him began to tremble uncontrollably.
The butler sneered. "That's right. Scared now, are you? Then what were you thinking back then?"
"If you want our Patriarch to calm his anger, that's possible. Your son is to never drive a car again for the rest of his life!"
"If he dares to defy this, then... your entire Wang Family can cease to exist!"
A hot-tempered person like that young man was not suited to be on the road.
He could disregard his own safety, but he had no right to endanger others.
If he continued to drive, an accident was bound to happen sooner or later.
Perhaps this time it was just a rear-end collision, but next time, it could be fatal.
The man kowtowed repeatedly. "I understand! I'll send him abroad right away and guarantee he never comes back!"
The butler said nothing more and turned to leave, clearly accepting this solution.
With those unspoken words, the man was relieved. As for his son... 'No matter how dear he is to me, he's not more important than the survival of our family!'
He immediately ordered his men to prepare to send his son abroad at once.
'Once he's overseas, he can drive however he wants. At least he won't be endangering people from the Dragon Country!'
'Besides, it's not like he's my only son. I have an illegitimate one out there too.'
'Good thing I had a spare heir, otherwise this would be a real problem!'
「On Cyan Dragon Mountain.」
By now, it was noon. Xiao Ye found a water source and prepared to take a break.
'It's been a while since I've had real game meat. Back when I was on the mountain with my master, we could whip some up whenever we felt like it.'
Suddenly, Xiao Ye's ear twitched.
'Was that... a cry for help?'
'The path ended back there. No one should have come this deep in.'
Just in case, Xiao Ye got up and headed toward the source of the sound.
The closer he got, the clearer it became. It was indeed a cry for help, and it was a woman. Judging by her voice, she didn't sound very old.
Xiao Ye pushed aside the dense undergrowth in front of him and saw a young woman sitting on the ground, her beautiful face contorted in pain.