Chapter 1430 - 1428: Iron Letter of Challenge
Winter City at six in the morning was already bustling.
There were many elders exercising in the park, and Yang Chen was walking alone along the park’s riverbank.
He was used to jogging or walking in the morning.
At his level, fitness had no real significance for him, yet habit still drove Yang Chen to breathe in some fresh air, which carried a strong, pungent sea smell.
At seven o’clock, Yang Chen saw many busy people rushing to catch the tram and subway.
People were always in a hurry.
By the time he reached the Ooi Race Track, there were many young people riding horses inside, which was completely different from the busy pace outside.
Returning home, Ye Xin had already prepared the meal.
Thinking that Ye Xin might be going into danger, the food didn’t taste very good.
After the meal, Yang Chen went to see Imano Genso.
Imano Genso completely ignored Yang Chen, sitting cross-legged on the floor, his eyes vacant like a fool.
Yang Chen turned his gaze to the two other people.
"Which one of you is willing to run an errand for me?" Yang Chen asked the two.
"Me!"
"Me!"
"Let me go!"
"Let me go!"
"I am very familiar with Rejing!"
"My network is wider than his, I know everyone!"
...
If they weren’t tied up, the two would have fought each other immediately!
Yang Chen shook his head slightly, grabbed one of them, and left the room.
Throwing him into the storeroom, Yang Chen asked Purple Cultivator, "Is the item I need ready?"
"It’s ready!" Purple Cultivator nodded slightly, handing over a flat leather pouch about the size of A4 paper.
Yang Chen took the leather pouch and pulled out an iron plate.
Yes, it was an iron plate, but it was polished so smooth, you could see your reflection in it.
On the iron plate, it read: Tonight at midnight, Four Spirits Hall headquarters, look forward to meeting the Hall Head!
This was a steel letter of challenge.
According to Beihai Country’s customs, they couldn’t reject such a challenge letter.
Yang Chen nodded slightly, looking at Yang Cao.
Yang Chen handed a pill to Yang Chen.
"It can only ensure his safety within three hours, beyond three hours, I can’t guarantee anything!" Yang Cao shrugged.
Yang Chen smiled slightly, "That’s enough!"
He turned, opened the storeroom door, and pulled the person out.
The man was trembling with fear, not daring to look Yang Chen in the eye.
"What’s your name?" Yang Chen crouched down and asked.
The man shivered, his voice trembling, "Ya, Yagaki, Yagaki Shuntaro."
"Mr. Yagaki!" Yang Chen nodded, packed the iron scroll into the leather bag, and placed it in front of Yagaki Shuntaro, "Can you help me deliver this to the Four Spirits Hall headquarters?"
Yagaki Shuntaro glanced at the iron scroll on the ground, immediately became spirited, and nodded quickly, "I can! I can!"
He saw hope.
Because being asked to deliver something meant leaving here.
As long as he leaves here, he’s free!
He’d be saving his own life!
Yang Chen stared at him, "Are you sure you know where the Four Spirits Hall headquarters is?"
"I know! I know!" Yagaki Shuntaro nodded so rapidly it looked like his neck might snap.
Yang Chen frowned, "Can you enter the Four Spirits Hall headquarters?"
"Yes! Of course!" Yagaki Shuntaro wasn’t dumb. Once he says who sent him with the item, could they refuse him entry?
Yang Chen gazed deeply at Yagaki Shuntaro. After confirming he was okay, he squeezed Yagaki Shuntaro’s mouth open and shoved a pill inside while he looked on in terror, then took the mineral water handed by Yang Cao, and poured it down.
Seeing Yagaki Shuntaro swallow the pill and choke on it until snot and tears flowed, Yang Chen let him go.
Yang Cao commented, "Once swallowed, it won’t come out. It sticks to the stomach lining waiting to be dissolved by gastric juices."
Yang Chen nodded, spoke to Yagaki Shuntaro in Beihai language, "Don’t think of any way to spit out that pill. Even stomach pumping won’t work. Once it’s in your stomach, it sticks to the lining and doesn’t fall off, waiting to be melted by gastric juices and release what’s inside. I can definitely tell you, what’s inside isn’t anything good. Once released, it will immediately take your life! So I hope you’ll do as I ask!"
Yagaki Shuntaro’s face was ashen.
He never knew that hope would turn to despair so quickly.
"Don’t worry, as long as you get the job done, there’ll be an antidote!" Yang Chen reassured.
Yagaki Shuntaro nodded repeatedly, his voice choked, "You can rest assured! I will do as you say without any disobedience!"
Yang Chen smiled, "It’s simple, just deliver this item to the Four Spirits Hall headquarters. But time is limited. The moment you were given the pill was at eight thirty-five, which means by eleven thirty-five, if you haven’t delivered this item, even your Amaterasu can’t save you."
"Thr...three hours..." Yagaki Shuntaro knew his time was tight, feeling as if he were sitting on pins and needles.
Yang Chen looked at him, "Deliver it safely, and you’ll get the antidote! Otherwise... don’t expect help after the deadline!"
"Then! Then where do I get the antidote?" Yagaki Shuntaro’s eyes widened, frantically asking.
Yang Chen strapped a watch onto Yagaki Shuntaro’s wrist, saying slowly, "This watch is synchronized with my time. I hope you cherish your time. As for the antidote, once you deliver the item, run to the woman wearing the yellow top, she will give you the antidote. Remember, beyond three hours, even the antidote won’t save you!"
With that, Yang Chen untied the ropes binding Yagaki Shuntaro’s body.
Yagaki Shuntaro immediately, like a madman, rushed out with hands and feet.
He only had three hours, the Four Spirits Hall was far away, he had to do his utmost!
Watching Yagaki Shuntaro’s desperate escape, Yang Cao sighed and said to Yang Chen, "Boss! I think if there’s an underworld, he will definitely lodge a complaint with King Yama about you!"
Yang Chen sneered coldly, "You may not know, but our Flame country’s King Yama likely won’t judge these foreign ghosts."
Yang Cao was speechless.
Yang Chen clapped his hands, calling everyone over.
"The plan is already in motion, your identities are set, now go get made up and prepare for your roles! We leave at eleven o’clock sharp!"
"Yes!" Yang Cao immediately stood up, leaving with Purple Cultivator.
Yang Cao went to get made up, Purple Cultivator secretly guarded Yang Cao, just in case.
Ye Xin looked deeply into Yang Chen’s eyes, and spoke softly, "Be safe!"
She knew what Yang Chen was about to do.
In order to create a cover for their identities, Yang Chen needed to take on the risk and head alone to Four Spirits Hall to challenge the Hall Master!
At that time, he would face a massive force!