Chapter 1353 - 1353: Headless Dragons Are a Blessing

Though Bai Lisha hadn't spoken, her eyes mirrored Bai Yongge's as they fixed on Bai Tieniu's face, evidently curious about the meaning of the two words on the note.

Bai Tieniu chuckled, picking up a thread-bound book from the main table, the very Book of Changes Bai Huanyu had perused sporadically for decades.

He opened the page marked with a bookmark and placed it in front of Bai Lisha and Bai Yongge, pointing to the middle of the page.

The two seated figures rose in succession, standing on either side of Bai Tieniu.

"Using Nine, seeing dragons without a leader, brings fortune."

"What does that mean?"

Bai Tieniu explained, "This is a hexagram from the Qian Hexagram; the last word, 'fortune,' obviously indicates something good."

"A leaderless pack of dragons is a good thing?" Bai Yongge asked in amazement.

Unable to contain herself, Bai Lisha said, "A leaderless pack of dragons is like scattered sand; how can that be good?"

Bai Tieniu replied calmly, "Seeing dragons without a leader refers to the situation of leaderless dragons.

In such cases, everyone is a dragon; if each fights for the leading position, energy will be wasted in internal strife, worsening the already grim situation.

Every person has strengths and weaknesses.

If the three of us channel our efforts into one direction and play to our strengths, we might achieve unexpected results!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Lisha and Bai Yongge exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

Thus, the three engaged in a lively discussion, brainstorming solutions for the current predicament, eager to make a big move.

Unfortunately, Bai Huanyu wouldn't witness this moment.

If he did, he might be moved to—cough—shed tears.

After drafting a basic plan, the three assigned a lawyer to convey messages to Bai Huanyu, ensuring his peace of mind.

Upon hearing from the lawyer, "Your three children finally understand your good intentions," Bai Huanyu found himself baffled.

Since when were his intentions considered good?

What did they understand?

Fearing a misunderstanding among his children, Bai Huanyu urgently inquired.

Only upon hearing the lawyer mention the note under the pillow, bearing the words "Using Nine," did he come to realize.

"Ah…" Bai Huanyu sighed, suddenly feeling an urge to laugh.

At home, his three children fought openly and secretly.

Yet now, ensnared in trouble, they had united, working as one.

Indeed, somewhat ironic!

As for the note… it was merely a reminder to take Nine Qi Pain Relief Pills, suggested by the doctor upon his discharge from the hospital.

Fearing he'd forget, he casually wrote "Using Nine" as a reminder to himself.

He hadn't imagined…

"Man proposes, but God disposes!" Bai Huanyu sighed profoundly.

...

Amid the Bai siblings' ambitious plans.

Xiao Feng, in the midst of lunch, received a call from Hua Ling.

Upon answering, a resigned sigh was heard: "Ah…"

Xiao Feng's heart tightened; he knew Hua Ling rarely sighed without cause.

Something must be wrong.

"What happened…"

"The head leader has passed away."

Both spoke simultaneously.

Xiao Feng stood abruptly: "What!"

"Crash!"

Lao Ha, sitting alongside him and devouring his meal, was disrupted by Xiao Feng's sudden rise and the bench lost balance, causing him to plummet to the ground.

"Ouch!" Lao Ha grimaced in pain, but dared not question his boss's abrupt movement.

Aspergillus oryzae snorted coldly, scolding, "Serves you right!"

Yet despite the reprimand, he extended a hand of friendship to help Lao Ha up.

Lao Ha swatted Aspergillus oryzae's hand aside, rising on his own and dusting off his backside.

By now, everyone paused their eating, wary of disturbing Xiao Feng's phone call.

Hua Ling continued: "You may doubt I'm joking, but it's true.

Three minutes ago, the leader's heart stopped, losing all signs of life."

"If Ma Yuliang is dead, who's taking over as head leader?" Xiao Feng asked promptly.

While aware of the slim chance for Hua Ling to leap from squad leader to head leader, he clung to a glimmer of hope.

What if the leaders have a momentary lapse…

What if no suitable candidates emerge and Hua Ling temporarily fills the position…

What if…

"The position won't remain vacant; they're hastily discussing suitable candidates, though I'm not overly concerned, as there's no chance for me."

"..." Xiao Feng.

Oh well!

There's no need to consider what-ifs now.

Ma Yuliang's sudden death, nevertheless, felt surreal to him.

Meanwhile, Martial Monk Hui Yi and others reacted visibly upon hearing Xiao Feng mention Ma Yuliang's likely demise.

Even their bodies trembled minutely, clearly suppressing emotions.

Ultimately, despite trying to hold back…

"Chh!"

Hui Shiba was the first to break, laughing aloud.

Subsequently, the martial monks couldn't contain themselves, guffawing wildly.

They were far from orthodox monks, and compassion wasn't a requirement for them.

Xiao Feng glared at them, prompting the monks to cover their mouths, though their shoulders continued shaking.

The deeply wronged Hui Qi even shed a few tears!

With a grim expression, Xiao Feng left the dinner table, heading for the villa's living room, he said, "Contact someone in Kyoto; I believe he can still be revived."

"Revived?"

Hearing this, Hua Ling on the other end was momentarily confused: "His life's signs are gone, how can he be revived?"

"Is Ma Yuliang's phone beside him?"

"How would I know? It probably is."

"Then hang up for now."

With that, Xiao Feng abruptly ended the call.

After all, having acquired Ma Yuliang as an unwitting tool, barely used, Xiao Feng was unwilling to let him go so easily!

With this in mind, Xiao Feng dialed Ma Yuliang's phone.

After a few rings, the call connected.

A deep male voice said, "Mr. Ma has passed away; if there's anything…"

Xiao Feng interrupted, "Put the phone next to Ma Yuliang's ear."

"What do you mean?"

"Don't ask why, just do as I say!"

Having said that, Xiao Feng summoned Ye Kuto inside, instructing sternly, "Listen, I need you to unleash your entire skill, curse as viciously as possible."

"Boss Xiao, rest assured, I never hold back when cursing!" Ye Kuto assured, using the back of his hand to wipe grease from his mouth.

Xiao Feng put the phone to his ear, "Did you do as I said?"

"I just mentioned Mr. Ma has passed away; your request…"

"Stop the nonsense, there's no time to explain!" Xiao Feng snapped.

He truly wished he could charge through the screen and thrash the fool answering the call.

Thankfully, after back-and-forth, the other party finally agreed to the request.

Xiao Feng took a deep breath and handed the phone to Ye Kuto.

"Boss Xiao, whose name am I cursing this time?"

"Ma Yuliang."

"I know that name well," Ye Kuto laughed, picked up the phone, drew a deep breath, and started gathering momentum.

Then…

"Screw you, Ma Yuliang, hear your father's voice? You blockhead Sima Rui Zhi idiot @#￥%…"

On the other end, healthcare personnel, along with members of the Demon Suppression Action Team surrounding Ma Yuliang, were stunned!

The purpose of placing the phone by Ma Yuliang's ear had been to curse?

Yet thinking of Ma Yuliang's usual behavior, they found this less surprising.

Though the abusive content was hard for some to bear.

Someone there couldn't resist and tried to admonish about the deceased with a few words.

But just as they reached to do so…

"Beep, beep, beep, beep!"

The heart monitor that showed a flat line surprisingly registered some movement!