Chapter 224: Whetstone!
Upon hearing this, the look in everyone's eyes grew solemn.
Qin Jiang's pupils were a bit cold, "If Chu Tianjiao was really killed by our plot, carrying this burden wouldn't be a problem, but we didn't lay a hand on him."
"Now we not only face the threat of the Chu Family."
"There is also a hungry wolf hidden in the dark, eyeing us."
Ye Longchen took a deep breath, "You should be careful. After the death of Chu Tianjiao, the Chu Family won't let things go, they have always been domineering and tyrannical!"
"After all, I have the identity of Vice Director of the Martial Arts Bureau to hold them back."
"Even if they wish to kill me..."
"They will still have to show some restraint."
"But for you... it's different."
He spoke evenly, and even took a sip of tea.
Zhao Yuefei's expression was serious; she also realized the gravity of the situation, as dealing with the Chu Family alone, with the help of Ye Longchen, they could temporarily contain them.
What's more, the most crucial point was that Chu Tianjiao died at the steel factory. As long as there was no evidence that it was their doing, with the Martial Arts Bureau behind them, the Chu Family wouldn't dare to confront them openly.
But now, there was a new variable...
Who exactly was the one stabbing them in the back?
Ye Longchen said indifferently, "Next, I will issue an order to gather most of the core forces of the Martial Arts Bureau here, claiming it's for the protection of important figures."
"Any martial artist causing trouble will be executed without question!"
"This order will keep you safe for a while, but that's as far as I can go. Once the development of the Gene Potion is finished, my promise will be fulfilled."
Ye Longchen looked meaningfully at Zhao Yuefei, "Mrs. Zhao, you have given your military pledge; you won't disappoint me, will you?"
Zhao Yuefei responded calmly, "Rest assured, I definitely won't disappoint you, Vice Director Ye."
Qin Jiang watched the two of them, roughly understanding why Ye Longchen had decided to help him.
All of this was a trade between Zhao Yuefei and himself.
Ye Longchen said coldly, "Qin Jiang, now you are also a special instructor for our Martial Arts Bureau, but this identity doesn't have much deterrent power over the Chu Family."
"So, if you want to resist the Chu Family, you still need your own strength."
"Although Chu Tianjiao was called the Prince of Jinling, compared to his monstrous brother, he is still much weaker. Next, you will be facing him!"
"Luckily, the current Family Head of the Chu Family is in seclusion; otherwise, if he personally came to kill you, you probably wouldn't even have the chance to resist before being executed…"
"Even I can't protect you!"
Qin Jiang nodded gravely; the Chu Family now was like a colossal mountain weighing on him, making him feel suffocated!
But... he knew well that to become stronger, the Chu Family was a whetstone for him!
Xu Muge watched the discussion among the three, her heart sinking further.
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She also knew the crisis Qin Jiang was currently facing...
Because she was aware, she felt even guiltier for being unable to help!
Along the way, Qin Jiang had helped her a lot, yet she could only stand by helplessly during his most difficult times!
That feeling was too uncomfortable...
Zhao Yuefei, with her insightful mind, seemed to notice what was on Xu Muge's mind. Holding her hand, she comforted, "Do well in the present, and strive to become stronger. One day, you will also shine, sister believes in you."
Zhao Yuefei's words gave Xu Muge more strength, and she nodded.
Although she couldn't help Qin Jiang with martial arts and couldn't personally solve these troubles for him, if, one day, her wealth and power reached the heavens, perhaps she could help Qin Jiang in an unconventional way?
That was the greatest effort she could make for the time being.
Jinling, Chu Family.
A middle-aged man hurried in, thumping to his knees on the ground.
"Eldest young master, there's been an incident..."
The young man seated on the throne slowly opened his eyes.