Stuck in a Chinese novel

That day, Wei Jun lost another A rank core to Lin Ruan who was extremely ecstatic with what she got. So much so that she hugged Wei Jun so hard that if Wei Jun wasn't as strong as he was, he'd definitely have a few broken ribs by now.

With that, he also gave a few A rank cores to Yan Rong, Xia Lu, and Xing Xiaomei. While Yan Rong wasn't that impressed because she had already absorbed two herself, the other two didn't have much of a reaction as well. Xia Lu didn't know their worth so her reaction was understandable but Xing Xaiomei simply replied, "What? You want me to flash you with just this much? This wouldn't even get you a stocking, let alone what you want."

Wei Jun simply looked at her with narrowed eyes, not interested in the least to engage in a conversation with her.

"Whatever," Wei Jun said before he asked, "Do you have any idea about a man named Wao Wufeng?"

"Wao Wufeng?" Xing Xiaomei fell into deep thought before she nodded and replied, "I know of him. He's a big-shot underworld gangster back in my city. Why do you wanna know?"

"No reason," Wei Jun replied before he asked, "Can you tell me anything to get a hold of him."

"A hold of him as in..." Xing Xiaomei looked at Wei Jun suspiciously but Wei Jun kept his expression neutral to not give anything away. Seeing no other indication in his visage, although curious why he was asking, she still chose to reply, "He had a mistress who had a son. Since he doesn't have a son from his official marriage, he values her and the kid a lot."

Such detail wasn't mentioned in the novel. No matter how deep Wei Jun tried to probe the novel, or how much he tried to find a connection, he still couldn't find a connection between the protagonist and the underground boss other than one distinct line that was only mentioned once, 'Since he knew of his weakness, Wao Wufeng had no choice but to comply.'

Wei Jun nodded and fell in deep thought. If he wanted to enter the upcoming event, he needed Wao Wufeng's cooperation. Considering that the weakness mentioned in the novel was his son, Wei Jun knew what to do next.

'But then how will he enter?' Wei Jun couldn't help but ask. Would preventing the protagonist from entering really work? He had very low hopes for that and those hopes were dashed as the system replied...

[He will find another way]

[Or rather, the destiny would]

[One way or another]

[The protagonist is bound to show up there]

the current protagonist, Li Fan Sho was in the grandmaster realm of cultivation. Wei Jun was nowhere near that. Granted he was getting close each day, but with his level limit in place, he'd still remain in the Master realm. He needed to increase his level and that was only possible by making sure destiny wasn't fulfilled like it was supposed to according to the novel.

"Prepare for a tour to Long Bao city in three days. In three days we leave. Also, find this woman," Wei Jun instructed Lao Chen and added, "She has a son. Find both of them and keep them in utmost care. So much so that it doesn't look like a kidnapping at all."

"Understood, young master," Lao Chen replied before he added, "Also, the master is on the phone."

Lao Chen handed him a phone. Wei Jun wasn't in the mood but there was nothing else he could do. He picked up the phone and Sun Ruan spoke from the other side, "Come home tonight."

As soon as he said those three words, Sun Ruan terminated the call, not allowing Wei Jun to speak at all. Wei Jun was curious what this was all about but he didn't have to worry. There was no way Sun Ruan would have suspected what Wei Jun and Lin Ruan were doing behind his back. If he did, there would have been some sort of indication from Lin Ruan since she wasn't stupid.

If she didn't worry, then he didn't have a reason to as well. He did have one suspicion though but he wasn't so sure.

'Well, no use trying to figure it out here.' Wei Jun internally muttered before he left his office and made his way toward his room. There was still a lot of time before he met with Sun Ruan. He wanted to get some rest before that.

~~

As Wei Jun arrived at the Ruan villa, a woman was waiting for him. The original Wei Jun's mother, Pei Ruan. She affectionately hugged him to which Wei Jun did nothing.

"How are you, sweety?" She asked with a sweet smile on her face. Wei Jun simply nodded and replied, "I've been well, mother."

"Mother? Not mom?" Pei Ruan asked, her expression strange at how Wei Jun addressed her but Wei Jun remained silent.

He shifted the conversation, "How are you these days?"

"Oh, I've been made the sect's elder so my days of leisure are gone now." Pei Ruan replied but Wei Jun could sense apprehension in her tone. She was hesitant to say something but didn't know how to.

"What is it?" Wei Jun asked.

Pei Ruan still hesitated but still replied, although very, very hesitant, "I know father can be a difficult person but he just wants what's best for our family. But if you still have an objection, know that I will always stand with you."

"Mother," Wei Jun addressed her formally as he asked, "What is happening?"

"Just..." Pei Ruan began but she hesitated to say anything. In the end, she could only sigh and say, "Just come inside. You will

know soon."

Wei Jun had a bad premonition but he knew there wasn't much Sun Ruan would be able to do against him. After all, the sect master was on his side. There wasn't much Sun Ruan would be able to do.

As he entered the house, he encountered a man, a man who obviously wasn't an Asian. Now Wei Jun was sure what this was about. Still, he didn't care. The other party didn't want this just as much as he did. There was no need to worry.

Wei Jun was guided to the study room of Sun Ruan. Outside, many, many, men and women, belonging to the sect and many who seemed Europeans, stood in a line on both sides of the door. On the left side were the people of the sect while on the right side were the visitors.

Wei Jun was about to enter when both, the sect disciples and the people from the outside moved to stop him. He didn't like that. He looked at them coldly, his eyes spilling murder. He already didn't like coming there yet now he was being blocked.

The sect disciple flinched but said nonetheless, "Elder Ruan and more elders of the sect are currently in a meeting with important visitors. You cannot enter."

Wei Jun looked at him and reigning his anger, he said, "Move it or lose it. Which one?"

Strangely enough, the British guest understood Wei Jun as well and moved his hand as his instincts screamed at him. The disciple did the same and Wei Jun scoffed. Still, the show of power was another thing.

He didn't enter the room but remained outside. He wanted to show both of them that he was above them but he also knew the consequences of entering rashly. It could be used against him and that was the last thing he needed right now.

He could sense around ten people inside. Although he didn't use his Qi, he didn't need to. His physical senses were enhanced enough to even count the ants under the ground. Counting how many people were breathing was way easy.

He could sense most of them were cultivators but three of them were exhibiting the same power as Natasha or Mark Wilson. Of course, while theirs was on a weaker side, this one was more potent, powerful, and dangerous.

They were at the very least, on or stronger than the red wyvern who was currently his

unwilling familiar.

Wei Jun knew he would have no chance against them. One of them was a familiar entity, one he had felt before. The old man who had threatened him back when he was in the magic school.

[Mana Academy]

'Same thing.' Wei Jun wasn't interested in the specifics. What he knew was that those men inside were strong and they didn't have a definite relationship with the others inside.

It also meant they had an unknown and unexplained relationship with him as well. Whether they would be temporary allies or permanent foes...

'Well, that's yet to be seen.' Wei Jun thought.

One thing, however, was for sure. They

were never going to be his allies. They would either obey him, or they would stand against him.

Just like Sun Ruan.

"Come in." As Wei Jun's train of thought stopped as he heard those words, he grabbed the door handle and entered, ready to face another problem of his.