CHAPTER 770: CHAPTER 775 SONG MINGZHE’S PAST

Seeing Xu Ming’s insinuating manner, Ling Chen couldn’t help but ask, "Second Brother, could it be that you know the inside story?"

Xu Ming shook his head and replied, "It’s not exactly insider information, it’s just... I’m more familiar with Song Mingzhe as a person, so I might know a bit more than you do."

Pausing for a moment, Xu Ming continued, "As far as I know, Song Mingzhe was not alone. Many years ago, his situation was much like ours with the Eight Eccentrics. He also had a group of brothers. These people were very much like us, each with unique skills. However, there was one difference—they were morally ambiguous, acting solely on personal preferences without reservations, which attracted quite a few enemies in the martial arts world."

"It is said that many enemies sought them out, but unfortunately, none of them were a match for Song Mingzhe and his group. Therefore, not a single one seeking revenge ever came back alive. Over those years, the number of people who died at their hands was significant."

"What happened after that?" Xia Yue asked curiously.

"After that..." Xu Ming looked up out the window and said, "Something happened later that forced Song Mingzhe and his group to disband. I’m not very clear on the specifics, I’ve only heard bits and pieces. It seems they offended someone significant, someone with backing from a top-ranked expert of the Heavenly List. Because of this, Song Mingzhe and his group paid a heavy price. I’m not sure what happened afterward, but I heard they disbanded and each went their own ways."

Hearing this, Qiu Yong said solemnly, "Second Brother, are you suggesting that Song Mingzhe and his group have gotten back together?"

"I can’t be sure of that. But Song Mingzhe is a reclusive character, never mingling with others. Moreover, he has always listened to only one person, which is his initial Boss," Xu Ming explained. "If someone could persuade Song Mingzhe to come out of retirement, it would definitely be his Boss, no one else, and definitely not from God Organization."

Confused, Ling Chen asked, "Second Brother, not only has Song Mingzhe come out of seclusion, but he is also handling affairs for Zhu Hong. Why is that? Chu Huaiyang told me it’s all because of Zhu Hong’s Master. But, Zhu Hong himself told me his Master is Liang Tian. Could that old fellow really have such influence to command Song Mingzhe? Or is it possible... that Liang Tian is Song Mingzhe’s Boss?"

"No," Xu Ming outright denied Ling Chen’s speculation, "Liang Tian has been in Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion since he was young. He used to work under Su He, and when he got older, he was granted the eligibility to retire in Yangxin Pavilion. So, it’s impossible for him to be Song Mingzhe’s Boss." Xu Ming then changed the subject and said, "Anyway, this matter is highly unusual and must be thoroughly investigated soon. Ling Cheng, you have a good relationship with Master Su. Please, reach out to her and explain the situation, to help clarify the truth. If Zhu Hong truly is relying on Liang Tian’s support to do wrong, he must be dealt with severely."

Ling Chen nodded and said, "Okay, I’ll call Miss Su right away."

After speaking, Ling Chen stood up and walked to the window to pull out his cell phone.

Once the call was made, a doctor in a white coat walked out of the emergency room.

"Doctor," Ling Chen hurried over and asked impatiently, "How is my girlfriend doing?"

"Don’t worry, her condition has been stabilized now," the doctor answered, then reproachfully looked at Ling Chen and lectured, "Young man, it’s just—I have to say, youngsters should have fun, but don’t overdo it. Luckily, she was brought in in time. If it had been any later, even if her life had been saved, she would have become a vegetable. Remember to be careful in the future."

"Yes, yes," Ling Chen replied awkwardly, unable to retort.

"Doctor, can I go in to see her now?"

"She needs to rest now, try not to disturb her. She needs to stay in the hospital for observation these few days, and she can be discharged once her body has fully recovered."

"Okay," Ling Chen didn’t dare to be negligent concerning Nanrong Wanqing’s health.

In the hospital room.

Nanrong Wanqing lay weakly on the hospital bed, looking pale and completely listless.

Ling Chen sat by the bed with a cup of hot water, gently helping her sit up. After sipping water a few times, Nanrong Wanqing’s complexion seemed slightly better, but she still sounded breathless when she spoke.

"Ling Chen, what... what exactly happened to me, what happened earlier?"

From the time Nanrong Wanqing was captured until she was drugged with a strong aphrodisiac, she had been semi-conscious. Under the effect of the aphrodisiac, she lost her reason completely and had no memory of what she had done.

"Nothing much," Ling Chen smiled faintly and said, "Just a small incident, don’t worry, it’s all settled now. The doctor has instructed that you stay in the hospital and rest well for a few days, and we’ll go back once you’ve recovered."

Ling Chen wasn’t ready to tell Nanrong Wanqing about Zhu Hong yet, to avoid her worrying unnecessarily.

"By the way! I’ve found Nanrong Hao, that kid has been causing trouble outside for a few days, don’t worry, I’ll discipline him well when I get back."

"Forget it, as long as he’s okay," Nanrong Wanqing rubbed her temples and said tiredly, "I’m a bit sleepy."

"Then you better rest up, I’ll come see you later."

Watching Nanrong Wanqing fall asleep, Ling Chen got up and left the room, then entered the adjacent room.

In the spacious and bright hospital room, Nanrong Hao and Jiang Hao were each lying on a bed, both of their right legs wrapped in thick plasters.

Fortunately, their right legs were only fractured, not broken, otherwise both of them would have become cripples.

"Chen Bro."

"Chen Bro."

Seeing Ling Chen enter, Nanrong Hao and Jiang Hao both greeted him.

"Chen Bro, has Zhu Hong been caught?" Nanrong Hao asked. Mentioning Zhu Hong, he looked furious, as if he couldn’t wait to slap Zhu Hong right then.

That bastard, daring to mistreat his sister.

"He got away. Haozi, Jiang Hao, you two be careful from now on. Zhu Hong is hell-bent on taking revenge on me; he might still target you. Never go out alone, always try to have more people with you," Ling Chen earnestly instructed. "Also, keep this incident from Wanqing. I don’t want her to worry."

"Chen Bro, don’t worry, I won’t mention a word in front of Sister."

"That’s good. Alright then, you guys rest up, I’ve got some things to handle." With that, Ling Chen turned and left the hospital room.

Zhu Hong might still be in East Sea City. Ling Chen wanted to ask Hu Fei for help, to see if he could find that guy.