With a heavy sigh, Yi Yang left the cliff and returned to a secluded, sheltered spot, retreating into his tent. Unable to sleep, and with such surging emotions unsuitable for practicing martial arts (lest he suffer a qi deviation), Yi Yang couldn't find anything to pass the time and finally chose to reminisce.
The Yi family is one of the oldest ancient martial arts families in China. It was once ranked first among the four strongest families. The Yi family's "Yi Jin Jue" was once hailed as the number one ancient martial arts technique in China. Unfortunately, since the death of the head of the Fan family, who had always assisted the Yi family during the turbulent times, the "Yi Jin Jue" could no longer be practiced quickly. The Yi family gradually declined and has now fallen from the four major families to the level of a second-rate family.
As a key figure in the Yi family's development, Yi Yang has shouldered the responsibility of revitalizing the family since his father's failed attempt to break through the barrier and subsequent demonic possession five years ago. He has become the young patriarch, controlling the fate of more than two thousand people in the direct and collateral branches of the Yi family.
Yi Yang's father had tried both politics and the military, and after Yi Yang took over as clan leader, he also used all the family's resources to pursue development. Unfortunately, they were constantly suppressed by the four powerful families above them, especially the Jiang family, which had recently risen to the ranks of the four great families. Their relentless attacks and sabotage prevented the Yi family from achieving much in either the military or political arena. Now, the only thing the Yi family can boast about is business, but even this purely commercial endeavor is subject to suppression by the major families, causing the Yi family's influence to be largely confined to the Jilin region, especially the Changbai Mountain area, where the medicinal herb business is almost entirely monopolized by the Yi family.
"There are no Heaven-level experts. When will the Yi family regain its glory?" Thinking of this, Yi Yang looked forward to the upcoming angel even more. His father, as the previous patriarch, failed to break through the Heaven-level barrier and was paralyzed in bed. The most powerful expert in the family at present is his second uncle, but he is only at the mid-Earth-level. Among the younger generation, only his cousin Yi Fei and he himself have reached the early Earth-level. All the other Yi family members are at the Human-level. They are far behind the four great families. Not to mention those families have Heaven-level experts, they probably have dozens or even hundreds of Earth-level experts, while his side can barely muster ten Earth-level experts.
"I'm not going to rest anymore, I can't sleep anyway. I'll go down the mountain now and see my father." Yi Yang made up his mind, quickly packed a few small cloth bags in the tent, leaving everything else in the tent. The cloth bags contained a few medicinal herbs that he had dug up during this trip into the mountains.
Early morning in Chengdu.
"Big brother, I need to go to Jilin. This time I'll go alone." Lin Yao looked at Ge Yong and said with some difficulty. He decided to go and see what the Earth Mother was that could excite Xiao Cao so much. He had also considered the safety issue. Going as the angel's liaison should be safe. If things got bad, he could simply say he needed to go back to Chengdu to contact the angel teacher.
“No way.” Ge Yong immediately refused. “Your identity has been exposed now, and I’m sure many people are watching you. You can’t act alone without security.”
"I'll go in disguise, I can always take the train." Lin Yao still wanted to travel alone. He didn't know what Mother Earth was, but anything that could excite the little grass must be very strange. If he made a big commotion, it would be difficult to explain to Ge Yong and the others.
“No, I’ll take you to your destination, and I won’t leave you alone while you’re doing your business.” Ge Yong’s tone left no room for negotiation. “The security team has discovered that your entire family is being followed, and we can’t let you act alone.”
“Okay, let’s leave today. I’ve already booked the tickets, I’ll book one for you.” Lin Yao rushed to the room to book tickets online, but was reminded by Ge Yong behind him to book an extra ticket for Banan.
After promising a host of benefits and guaranteeing to make countless phone calls every day until he was hoarse, Lin Yao finally gained Xiao Guli's understanding and was allowed to leave for a few days.
After saying goodbye to the snotty-nosed and tearful Guli and the very sensible Nannan who helped comfort the little guy, Lin Yao flew from Changchun to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport. As soon as he got off the plane, Ge Yong arranged for him to stay in a small hotel near the airport to disguise himself.
After arriving in Yanji, a county-level city, they checked into the Jinxing Hotel and booked two standard rooms. Lin Yao stayed in the room at the very end of the corridor, while Ge Yong and Banan stayed in the room next door.
Less than ten minutes after receiving the call, Yi Yang arrived at room 324 of the Venus Hotel, eager to meet with the angel's contact.
Danger! This was Ge Yong's first reaction upon seeing Yi Yang. With his sword-like eyebrows and temples, Yi Yang looked extremely handsome. A blend of elegance and competence gave him immense charm. A gentle smile was always on his face, making him seem like a heartthrob for young girls and women. However, the depth and concentration in Yi Yang's eyes made the battle-hardened Ge Yong instinctively realize that this young man possessed extraordinary skills, and that his own greatly diminished abilities were no match for him.
As Ge Yong became wary, Banan, standing beside Lin Yao, also instantly changed. His entire body tensed, and his slightly bent knees and waist adjusted his posture to prepare for a swift and decisive attack. This man is dangerous! Banan's conclusion was exactly the same as Ge Yong's.
Yi Yang, who had just entered room 324, paused for a fraction of a second before returning to normal, his smile remaining, but his eyes becoming focused.
Yi Yang concluded that the other party had a master, but this judgment made him even happier. The presence of a master meant that the other party was no ordinary person, which was consistent with his previous guess. Angel was a medical master trained by a secret family, and there was a greater chance that his father's illness could be cured.
Yi Yang's anticipation grew stronger, deepening his polite smile and revealing a genuine joy that made Ge Yong and Banan lower their guard slightly.
"Yi Yang?" Lin Yao turned his head and stared into Yi Yang's eyes, thinking that this young man had an outstanding demeanor and should not be an ordinary person who was specifically responsible for receiving guests.
"Yes, I am Yi Yang." Yi Yang's voice trembled slightly. "Are you Gu Nan, Teacher Angel's contact person?"
Lin Yao nodded, a smile spreading across his face. He was looking forward to seeing Mother Earth.
Yi Yang activated instantly, his figure blurring for a moment. When Lin Yao could see clearly again, the other party was already in front of him. Accompanied by two muffled thuds, a fair and firm hand reached out.
The muffled thud was caused by Ge Yong and Banan's ambush. Lin Yao couldn't see the exact scene clearly, but he knew that Ge Yong's legwork and Banan's right-hand blocking attack had failed. At this moment, the three of them seemed to have not fought at all and calmed down.
Lin Yao paused, unable to understand why Ge Yong and Banan would accept each other's identities after only one exchange. At this moment, he could only reach out and grasp the hand that Yi Yang had already extended.
“I have no ill intentions. We sincerely want Teacher Angel’s help. The conditions we agreed on before are completely valid, and you can propose additional conditions.” Yi Yang slowly bowed his head to Lin Yao, his eyes filled with sincerity and enthusiasm. “When we contacted each other online last time, I said that I did not have enough funds because a competitor was sabotaging me and I could not raise funds for a while. Now there is no problem.”
"If Angel Teacher can cure my father, please name your consultation fee and we will try our best to meet it. Ten million, twenty million, or even more are all acceptable. You can even ask for a hundred million." Yi Yang's expression remained enthusiastic, and his words were very sincere.
Lin Yao paused, a suspicion arising in his mind. The other party had actually raised the price, completely disregarding the amount of the consultation fee. It seemed that the qi deviation was quite serious, or perhaps they were not only trying to cure qi deviation. In this situation, it was better to conceal their identity for now.
"Thank you, Yi Yang." Lin Yao smiled and shook the two hands that were tightly clasped together. "I will definitely convey your sincerity to Teacher Angel, and I hope it can help your father."
"Thank you. Shall we go over now? Let you see my father and that thing first?" Yi Yang was a little excited, but then he suddenly remembered something. "By the way, could you just charge the consultation fee? Could you give me the item we asked for earlier in exchange for cash?"
"This..." Lin Yao pretended to be a little embarrassed, but he was determined not to give up on Earth Mother. He would get Earth Mother even if he didn't get paid. Just the name alone made Xiao Cao so excited, which could not be measured by money. "Let's stick to our previous agreement. I'll take a look at the patient first, and then I'll take a look at the things. As for the final choice, it will be up to Teacher Angel to decide. Now we can begin."
“Alright,” Yi Yang said without any hesitation, giving Lin Yao a serious look. “My car is underground. I’ll drive it to the hotel entrance and wait for you. Come down when you’re ready.”
After speaking, Yi Yang released Lin Yao's hand, nodded to Ge Yong and Banan, and turned to leave the room. He was as decisive as a soldier who had received an order. He knew that the people in the room had something to say, and he wanted to leave first to give them space to discuss.
“Brother, that’s a master, better than both Lei Zi and me.” Ge Yong looked at the closed door, still shaken. “But he meant no harm. Our previous exchange was brief and to the point that we sensed he had the upper hand and kept our strength within a polite range, so we didn’t continue to fight him.”
"Oh." Lin Yao agreed casually, then turned to face Banan. "Brother Lei, I hope you can keep my identity as an angel a secret. It's not time to announce it yet, so don't reveal it to anyone."
"Boss, don't worry, Lei Zi is tight-lipped. He didn't even report to Zhi Ying." Ba Nan nodded emphatically, making his promise. It was Lin Yao who helped these veterans rediscover their value, no longer just loafing around. He naturally accepted this requirement, which didn't threaten national security.
Ge Yong felt a chill run down his spine, his pupils contracted sharply, and he thought to himself that his brother was finally a wise man, and that his words were full of profound meaning.
The number of veterans in the security team is increasing. Forty-five of these veterans, who also come from special forces, have gathered. Although they are now nominally private companies and their identities are completely separated from the military, as people who are extremely loyal to the Party and the country, they will definitely carry out the tasks assigned by their former superiors.
Ge Yong, the head of the Tiancan Department, had already learned of a secret instruction from Shen Ruohua: protecting and monitoring Minhong Pharmaceutical was their latest mission. He understood the order; after all, given Minhong Pharmaceutical's capabilities, it was normal for it to have risen to the level of national security. As soldiers trained by the state, or rather, former soldiers, they had a responsibility to protect the people of Minhong Pharmaceutical and to prevent those they protected from doing anything that would harm the national interest.
Lin Yao had clearly realized this, which is why he made a special request to Banan today. This request was reasonable. Ge Yong knew that once Lin Yao's identity as an angel was exposed, endless troubles would follow. After all, even the legendary enlightened beings wanted to live forever, let alone the powerful and wealthy figures in the secular world.
"We promise not to leak any information!" After thinking it through, Ge Yong made this promise.
Lin Yao glanced at Ge Yong in surprise, his judgment becoming clearer, and he felt a little heavy-hearted, so he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
"There is no such thing as complete freedom in this world..."
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Chapter 126 Earth Mother
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