Chapter: 2900
When Lai Qinghua heard the news, he sighed and said, “Lao Mai, that Xuanfengnian has done terrible things in Jinling. Master Ye will bring him to justice, and you should help if you can. How can you run away now?”
Mai Chengxing replied sadly, “Brother Lai, I’m just a simple man. I can’t fight against Xuanfengnian. He’s skilled in Gu technique and very dangerous. I might lose my life.”
At that moment, Charlie Wade spoke up. “Mr. Lai, you know this man is as timid as a mouse and avoids responsibility. I can’t just let him go. If he helps me catch Xuanfengnian, I’ll spare his life. But if he refuses and lets Xuanfengnian continue to harm others, I won’t hesitate to kill him!”
Mai Chengxing became anxious and exclaimed, “How can you be so cruel at such a young age? I’ve been friends with Brother Lai for many years. Don’t you care about our friendship?”
Lai Qinghua replied firmly, “Old Mai, don’t try to create conflict here. I didn’t ask Master Ye to show you mercy!”
Mai Chengxing had hoped to use Lai Qinghua’s friendship to appeal for mercy, but he was surprised by Lai’s clear rejection. Upset, he said, “Brother Lai! Are you really going to turn against me? Isn’t that too unfair?”
Lai Qinghua’s tone grew colder. “It’s not that I’m unfair; I owe Young Master Ye a huge debt of gratitude that I may never be able to repay. How can I ask him for favors?”
Mai Chengxing was taken aback. He hadn’t expected Lai Qinghua to feel so strongly. “He’s over a hundred years old; how can he owe this much?”
A young man stood before him, feeling overwhelmed by kindness. It was hard to believe. As he pondered this, he suddenly thought of Lai Qinghua and couldn’t help but ask, “Brother Lai, is your good fortune connected to this person?”
Lai Qinghua immediately fell silent. He didn’t want to go against Charlie Wade’s wishes or reveal anything about his identity. His silence made Mai Chengxing anxious. He quickly asked, “Brother Lai! Is your luck really thanks to him?”
Lai Qinghua replied vaguely, “I can’t comment on that.”
Charlie Wade, who was nearby, said calmly, “Mr. Lai, if he’s so curious, why not just tell him?”
Lai Qinghua frowned and said, “Come on, Lao Mai, you’re mistaken! Master Ye is the one who has truly helped me! You traveled all the way to China seeking opportunities, and yet you still doubt Master Ye?”
Mai Chengxing felt like he had been hit by lightning. He had asked Lai Qinghua many times about the specifics of his fortune, but Lai Qinghua had always refused to reveal the benefactor’s identity, not even to his own family.
To Mai Chengxing, Lai Qinghua’s fortune seemed incredible. It reminded him of how Qin Shihuang used the power of his entire kingdom to turn back time and gain immortality. After spending three years in China, Lai Qinghua returned to the United States looking twenty years younger. It was hard for Mai Chengxing not to be impressed.
Despite his excitement, he had felt helpless facing Lai Qinghua’s secrecy. He had originally hoped for more clarity…
He was determined to run to China in search of new opportunities. However, with such a vast country, finding what he needed on his own would be a challenge. This dream had been on his mind for a long time, becoming his deepest wish.
He traveled to Jinling after noticing a hint of opportunity during a divination session, so he made the trip from the United States. But he never expected that the great opportunity he had been longing for would turn out to be the young man standing in front of him.
In that moment, he felt a wave of regret. He thought to himself, “If I had known this, I would never have dared to offend this extraordinary person!” Overwhelmed by his emotions, his legs gave way, and he knelt on the ground. With tears in his eyes, he said, “Master Ye, I’m so sorry! I was foolish to act this way. Please forgive me; you must not know me well!”