CHAPTER 36: CHAPTER 36 THE AVENGER ARRIVES

"My heavens! This... how could this be possible?"

"Is that even human? Crossing the Yangtze River with just a log? And it looks like he didn’t row at all!"

"This... this is so unscientific. Am I dreaming?"

Seeing that towering man approaching, the underlings of Black Tiger Hall were all stunned.

Such a scene, they had only seen in movies. Encountering it in real life was unfathomable, so they could hardly believe it.

But regardless of their disbelief, the towering man continued to close in.

When the distance between the log and the ferry bridge was less than a hundred meters, the towering man bellowed fiercely. His muscles suddenly bulged, then, with just the tip of his toes touching the ground, he leapt high into the air like a crossing swallow, landing steadily right in front of the crowd.

Drip! Drip!

A few drops of river water slowly dripped off the towering man, instantly pulling Bai Que back to reality. Bai Que quickly stepped forward and asked, "Who might you be?"

"You’re Bai Que?" The towering man glanced at Bai Que and asked.

That single glance sent a chill through Bai Que’s heart, making his voice become respectful in an instant. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "Yes, I belong to the Black Tiger Hall..."

"I don’t care if you’re Bai Que or not!"

Before Bai Que could finish, the towering man impatiently interrupted, "I am Lei Ming! My master sent me here for two purposes. First, to unify all the underground factions in Su Province."

Hiss!

Upon hearing this, Bai Que immediately took a sharp breath.

If someone had told him this before meeting Lei Ming, Bai Que would absolutely have scoffed, calling it wishful thinking.

But now, having witnessed Lei Ming’s extraordinary feat of crossing the Yangtze with a single log, Bai Que was at a loss for words.

Nonetheless, since Lei Ming had come, Bai Que quickly asked, "And what is Master Lei’s second purpose?"

"Naturally, it’s to avenge my junior brother Huang Xiong!"

Lei Ming stared coldly at Bai Que and asked, "My junior brother Huang Xiong came here to assist your Black Tiger Hall, but now not even his remains are left! Tell me, how did my junior brother die?"

"He... He was killed by Hee Ming, the leader of the Yuntai Flame Dragon Association," Bai Que hurriedly replied.

"Nonsense! My junior brother is a master of Hidden Energy. How could a mere leader of an underground faction defeat him? Are you lying to me?"

As Lei Ming spoke, he darted forward like lightning, grabbed Bai Que by the collar, and roared furiously, "Do you have a death wish?"

"No, no, Master Lei, please calm down!"

Bai Que, staring into Lei Ming’s murderous gaze, immediately exclaimed in terror, "Your junior brother was indeed killed by Hee Ming. However, the one who captured him was not Hee Ming, but a man called Mr. Ye!"

"Mr. Ye?"

Upon hearing this, Lei Ming slowly loosened his grip and said, "Explain. What exactly happened?"

"Here’s how it is..."

Once Lei Ming set Bai Que down, Bai Que dared not conceal even the slightest detail. He immediately poured out everything he knew.

Meanwhile, the coldness in Lei Ming’s eyes only grew more intense.

"So, the culprits are that so-called Mr. Ye and Hee Ming, correct? Where are they now?" Lei Ming asked coldly.

"Hee Ming is certainly in Yuntai, but as for Mr. Ye, his identity is mysterious. To this day, I’ve yet to figure out exactly who he is!" Bai Que replied, slightly troubled.

"Haven’t figured it out? Then what use are you to me?" Lei Ming immediately grew angry once again.

Noticing this, Bai Que quickly said, "Master Lei, please calm down! I’ve already devised a plan to lure Mr. Ye out; I only need Master Lei to wait a few days!"

"Oh? What plan?" Lei Ming asked immediately.

"It’s like this!"

Bai Que quickly explained, "Each year, Su Province hosts a United Commerce, where various factions undergo reorganization. The most direct method is for each faction to send their men to compete in martial arts matches. This year’s United Commerce will convene in a few days. I believe Hee Ming will surely involve that Mr. Ye to ensure victory!"

"The United Commerce of the factions, huh?"

Upon hearing this, Lei Ming chuckled, "That works too! If all the factions attend, I won’t bother hunting them down one by one. I’ll seize control of them all during the United Commerce, complete the unification of Su Province’s underground forces, and kill both Mr. Ye and Hee Ming to avenge Huang Xiong."

"So, Master Lei, you’re agreeing to participate in the United Commerce?" Bai Que asked, clearly delighted.

All his efforts, including relocating from Northern Su to Southern Su, ultimately led to this point.

Wasn’t it all to cut down Hee Ming and gain enough benefits from the United Commerce?

With Lei Ming’s aid, Bai Que felt this was now a sure thing.

Seeing Bai Que’s reaction, Lei Ming nodded dismissively and said, "Naturally. Prepare me a place to rest. During the United Commerce, I’ll indulge in a killing spree!"

As Lei Ming spoke, an endless killing intent flashed in his eyes...

"Master! Are you cultivating?"

The next afternoon, inside the Purple Mist Mountain Villa.

Master Ma stood respectfully at Ye Fei’s door and asked.

"Enter,"

came Ye Fei’s faint reply from inside.

Upon hearing this, Master Ma immediately pushed open the door, saying, "Master, this year’s United Commerce location has been decided. It’ll be held in North Suburb. Guo Wenyuan called earlier to say he’ll come to pick you up on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, three days from now."

"North Suburb? Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Ye Fei paused for a moment, seemingly lost in thought for a while.

Noticing Ye Fei’s reaction, Master Ma asked curiously, "Master, is something the matter?"

"Not exactly. It’s just that North Suburb... I haven’t been back in years!"

Ye Fei smiled faintly.

The North Suburb City was Ye Fei’s hometown.

Though it was close to Yuntai, traveling there by train still cost seventy to eighty yuan,

which had once been Ye Fei’s food budget for two to three days.

During his university years, Ye Fei only returned home every two years. Now, thinking back, it had already been two years since his last visit!

The mention of North Suburb stirred memories of his parents and his cute little sister, who was in high school.

Smiling, Ye Fei said, "Master Ma, please arrange for a car and prepare gifts suitable for the elderly and young girls. We’ll set out this afternoon!"

Gifts for the elderly and young girls?

Master Ma was slightly puzzled, but since Ye Fei had ordered it, he quickly complied and asked, "What about Guo Wenyuan? Should we inform him?"

"Just tell him I’ll arrive for the United Commerce duel on time. But no need for him to come pick me up; I plan to visit home beforehand!" Ye Fei replied with a smile.

"Visit home?"

Master Ma finally understood and immediately said, "Understood, Master. I’ll handle it right away!"

With that, Master Ma left the room.

Meanwhile, Ye Fei gazed at the ceiling and murmured softly, "Mom, Dad, Little Sister, your Xiao Fei is coming home!"