Chapter 1716 - 1716: Preparing for Contingencies

Soon, the brutal massacre on the mountain path finally came to an end.

Wu Feng looked at the gruesome scene and even thought that he should find someone to repair this mountain road tomorrow, otherwise the strong stench of blood would be impossible to get rid of...

Jiang Feng didn't even turn his head, and already strode back into the villa.

Behind him, Shangguan Wan'er and Dong Ruyan caught up, both knowing why Jiang Feng looked so displeased.

In fact, they felt the same way.

Even though they were assassins by birth, the scene earlier was too ghastly. In today's world, such tragedies are rare.

But they also knew that Jiang Feng had no choice.

If he didn't kill those people, they would kill him. Besides, a constant stream of enemies continued to attack. Sometimes, not being ruthless is being irresponsible to oneself.

"That's why I haven't returned to Binhai."

Jiang Feng sat in the pavilion and sighed, "Although I really want to go back now, how can I let my family see this mess? They're innocent, and I don't want them dragged into this."

Shangguan Wan'er and Dong Ruyan nodded knowingly. Shangguan Wan'er said, "We understand your predicament, really. We also think your decision is right. Those women in your family, they're fundamentally genteel ladies from the city. Seeing such things would leave them traumatized."

"But, how long do you plan to keep hiding it? As you keep eliminating your opponents, more troubles will keep coming. When will this end? Do you have absolute confidence in victory?"

"Confidence?"

Jiang Feng sneered, "Don't even mention the likes of the Xiong, Che, and Rong families; even if the true first-tier forces in the Capital City came, I would still see them as a bunch of ants! I just don't want to return to the Capital City too soon to confront some people and matters because that would truly change me, and I could never go back to now, even affecting Qingcheng and the others inevitably."

Shangguan Wan'er and Dong Ruyan hesitated to speak, unsure how to further comfort Jiang Feng.

By this point, they also knew about Jiang Feng's unspeakable background in the Capital City. Once he exposed such an identity, the implications were unimaginable, and they dared not offer rash suggestions.

Jiang Feng sighed again and mused to himself, "I've been contemplating for a while, whether to satisfy my grievances and let China undergo massive changes directly, or to keep holding on to this understated and peaceful life I cherish. But even if I choose to protect it, such days won't last for long."

Dong Ruyan stepped forward, pressing Jiang Feng's shoulder with her hands, and said softly, "Jiang Feng, don't put too much pressure on yourself. We'll support you no matter what you do!"

"That's right! Don't always chain yourself with limitations. Many things aren't as troublesome as you think. Just like now, taking it easy, striking your enemies one by one. Plus, with us two here with you, you won't feel lonely..." Shangguan Wan'er said with a blush.

Jiang Feng smiled helplessly. If things in this world were as simple as they thought, that would be nice.

Nevertheless, having two kind-hearted girls by his side, who could chat with him and provided refreshing solace amidst his distress, was indeed a blessing.

"You two really put my heart at ease. Having sweet-natured women around does improve one's mood," Jiang Feng teased.

"Ugh~ Only today did you realize our worth? You could've possessed us long ago, but you've been pretending all along..." Shangguan Wan'er retorted irritably.

Yet, as soon as she spoke, she realized her words were ambiguous, and her face turned even redder, overwhelmed with shyness.

Dong Ruyan's face also reddened at Shangguan Wan'er's words, but she deliberately changed the subject, asking, "Jiang Feng, what do you plan to do next? Really as we said, taking it easy? The Rong Family Patriarch mentioned before he died that they had Genetic Man No. 0, No. 1, and No. 2 at home... aren't those the real troublemakers?"

Jiang Feng shook his head with a sneer, "Trouble, not exactly, but disgusting, yes. I've been pondering this issue, wondering if I should visit the Capital City tonight..."

The two women were startled by his words, "Didn't you just say you don't want to expose your identity too soon?"

"I didn't say I'd go with my real face, treating it as revisiting an old haunt, casually sharpening my skills at night..."

Shangguan Wan'er and Dong Ruyan saw the wicked smile on Jiang Feng's face and immediately understood.

Soon after, their own pretty faces were filled with excitement and thrill.

It was night, late at night.

The Rong Family Mansion in the Capital City.

It had been a long time since the old Patriarch Rong Xingpu set off with his grandson Rong Jingfeng, along with many family cores and experimental Genetic Men, teaming with Xiong and Che families to handle matters in Jiangdong.

But until now, there was no news back.

Moreover, many in the Rong family left to guard the house had tried to contact Rong Xingpu and Rong Jingfeng ahead, but couldn't get through at all.

A foreboding sense of doom hung over the hearts of some remaining key figures in the Rong family, weighing them down with a heavy burden.

"Sister-in-law, Brother has been gone for so long, there should have been news by now. I just contacted the people from the Xiong and Che families, and they have no news from the front either. I'm worried that we'll crash even collaborating with the three families..."

An elderly man, full of worry, came to the main hall of the old mansion and spoke to a white-haired lady sitting on the Lady's chair.

This elder was named Rong Xingchang, the younger brother of Rong Xingpu.

In the Rong family, Rong Xingchang's status was second only to Rong Xingpu and was respectfully called Second Young Master, holding significant influence.

But his current respectfulness was because he was facing Rong Xingpu's wife, his sister-in-law, Wu Yuzhen!

Wu Yuzhen held a high position within the Rong family, similar to Rong Xingpu. She was not a passive old lady; on the contrary, like Rong Xingpu, she held supreme authority in the family, akin to the Matriarch of Jia in "Dream of the Red Chamber."

"Your brother took several experimental subjects this time, making them impossible to guard against. Besides, there's the Xiong family, the Che family, how could such an arrangement fail?"

Wu Yuzhen leaned on her Phoenix Head Cane, her expression also looking grim.

Her right eyelid had been twitching continuously tonight, but no matter how hard she thought, she couldn't imagine any scenario where her husband's group might suffer an unforeseen setback, unless that Jiang remnant truly possessed earth-shattering capabilities!

But could that be possible?

If he were truly that powerful, he wouldn't have ended up as a sacrificial piece in the struggle years ago and been expelled from the Jiang Family!

"Sister-in-law, I think it's best to strengthen our home's defenses to avoid any real mishaps affecting us! Also, I'll keep trying to contact my brother, and if we still can't reach him, we must prepare for contingencies. It's about time to start moving our other experiments..." Rong Xingchang said solemnly!