Chapter 1256 - 1255: Citywide Manhunt!
"One-Sword Style? But I see this person is not East Asian!" Master Ximen questioned in confusion!
"His mother was the daughter of the Sect Leader of the East Asian Beichen One-Sword Style, and his father was an American. He grew up in East Asia but only has half Yamato Race blood in his veins."
"Because of this, his grandfather never taught him all the secrets of the One-Sword Style. It is said he stole the One-Sword Style’s special techniques, hid away training on his own, suddenly increased dramatically in power one day, then returned to the One-Sword School, killed his grandfather and all his fellow disciples, and was subsequently wanted by East Asia. He eventually became one of the emperor’s close guards!"
Lin Fan explained!
"What a disgraceful scoundrel!" Master Ximen cursed!
Upon hearing Lin Fan’s words, Ximen Huwei’s face also showed a bit of anger. Clearly, Carter’s actions were outrageous!
"Master, leave this matter to me. Carter’s visit to the northeast this time is certainly related to me. I will restore peace to the northeast!" Lin Fan promised.
Master Ximen nodded!
"Don’t forget about our agreement!" Lin Fan reminded!
"I won’t forget!" Master Ximen replied.
"Then, I bid you farewell as an apprentice!"
Lin Fan clasped his fists toward Master Ximen and then swiftly turned around to leave the Ximen Family with Yang Feng!
...
The next day, panic enveloped the entire northeast!
Master Ximen was assassinated, the news spread, and thanks to Master Ximen’s secret efforts, everyone in the northeast knew!
However, the original story was slightly altered!
Everyone believed that Master Ximen was assassinated, Lin Fan intervened in time to fend off the killer, then tried to reverse the blame onto the assassin, thankfully the security forces arrived in time, or else Master Ximen would have been killed!
From early morning, the entire northeast was littered with police at every intersection. The sea, land, and air were strictly guarded, and police cars shuttled through the streets, no matter where you went, you could almost hear the sirens ringing!
Armed forces were also deployed in large numbers, surrounding the entire northeast like an iron bucket, impenetrable!
The sole target of these forces was to capture Lin Fan; upon sight, shoot to kill on the spot!
Of course, this was the surface order to confuse the public, while the hidden order was to use this opportunity to search for Carter’s whereabouts!
This was undoubtedly a part of Lin Fan and Master Ximen’s plan, purposely creating an insurmountable rift between the Ximen Family and Lin Fan, drawing Lin Fan into crisis, to lure out opposing forces against Lin Fan!
Inside the hotel!
Lin Fan, Feng Chengcheng, and Yang Feng were all present!
The three gathered around a table with a lavish breakfast spread out, yet Feng Chengcheng and Yang Feng had no appetite, while Lin Fan ate boldly, appearing carefree, as if on vacation rather than under arrest!
With her fists tightly clenched, Feng Chengcheng angrily exclaimed, "Obviously Lin Fan saved Master Ximen, but that old man turned around and falsely accused him, which makes me furious!"
Yang Feng’s expression was equally solemn and he said to Lin Fan, "Mr. Lin, what should we do next? Now the streets are flooded with police all trying to catch you, we can’t just wait around!"
Lin Fan finished the fried bread stick in his hand, drained his bowl of soy milk, patted his full stomach, and casually lit a cigarette, showing no signs of feeling pursued, more like he was on holiday, relaxed and carefree!
Lin Fan finally spoke, "Let them try; do you think they can catch me?"
"But, Mr. Lin, leaving the northeast would be increasingly difficult, and future actions will be restricted. Should I maybe call Elder Long?" Yang Feng suggested.
"Yes, yes! I’ll call my grandfather too; I refuse to believe a mere Ximen Family can hold us back!" Feng Chengcheng angrily said.
"Who said I’m leaving the northeast?" Lin Fan asked.
"What? Mr. Lin isn’t leaving?" Yang Feng looked shocked!
With the whole northeast trying to capture Lin Fan, staying would only mean facing even more danger. Knowing Lin Fan, he never intentionally places himself in such perilous positions!
Feng Chengcheng’s face showed panic and she hurriedly asked, "Lin... Lin Fan... what do you plan on doing by staying in the northeast? If Ximen Family captures you, they’ll show no mercy. If anything happens to you, how will I live on? What about Yanyu?"
Feng Chengcheng spoke with a sobbing tone, her eyes welled with tears, pearlescent tear drops rolled down her delicate cheeks!
Lin Fan awkwardly rolled his eyes and wiped the tears from Feng Chengcheng’s eyes, saying, "Silly girl, I’ll be fine. My mission in the northeast isn’t over, so I won’t leave yet! Besides, don’t you know my skills? A mere Ximen Family can’t do anything to me!"
Lin Fan then looked at Yang Feng, saying, "The situation in the northeast is critical, I’m worried Chengcheng will face danger here. So you’ll take Chengcheng back to Yanjing first!"
"But..."
Feng Chengcheng wanted to persuade him, but Lin Fan interrupted, "Alright! Don’t worry! With you here, I’d only be distracted; only if you leave can I unleash my potential!"
Feng Chengcheng blinked her tear-filled eyes and didn’t object anymore, realizing her position in the fight would just add trouble for Lin Fan, unable to offer any help!
For a moment, Feng Chengcheng regretted not training hard in martial arts as a child, otherwise, how could she be so useless now!
Yang Feng sighed, "Since Lin Fan is determined, I won’t persuade you, but Dragon King insists I remind Mr. Lin, life is foremost, other things aren’t important!"
"Don’t worry! I know what I’m doing!" Lin Fan nodded!
"Okay, then I’ll take Miss Feng back to Yanjing first!" Yang Feng agreed!
Lin Fan nodded!
Immediately, Yang Feng didn’t hesitate any longer, stood up, and said to Feng Chengcheng, "Miss Feng, we should leave sooner rather than later!"
Feng Chengcheng’s tearful eyes lingered on Lin Fan, and after a final hesitation, she rushed into Lin Fan’s arms!
"You must take care! I’ll wait for you in Yanjing!" Feng Chengcheng said!
"I will return!" Lin Fan nodded firmly!
Afterward, Feng Chengcheng reluctantly left Lin Fan’s embrace and promptly turned to leave the hotel with Yang Feng!