Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Xu Ling’s Little Scheme _1
"As long as I know, I will definitely tell you," Xu Ling said with a smile.
Li Kai nodded and spoke bluntly, "I would like you to find out some information about Ye Ming for me!"
"What?" The smile on Xu Ling’s face disappeared instantly as she blurted out, "Actually looking into that loser Ye Ming!"
Li Kai’s expression remained unchanged, but inside, he felt a sense of relief; it seemed he hadn’t approached the wrong person.
"Why would Miss Xu say such a thing? How can you be sure he is a loser?" Li Kai continued to inquire.
Xu Ling was initially hesitant; she had feared that Li Kai and Ye Ming were in cahoots, and if she said something she shouldn’t, Li Kai might target them.
But then she noticed that Li Kai didn’t seem to hold a good opinion of Ye Ming; when she spoke ill of Ye Ming, Li Kai would even laugh from time to time.
This made Xu Ling very sure that Li Kai was an enemy of Ye Ming.
"Ye Ming, oh Ye Ming, you can be as arrogant as you like in Hai City, but now, you’ve even dared to mess with someone from Yanjing, and not just anyone—a member of one of the six great families!"
"If you don’t die this time, there will be no justice in this world!"
In the time that followed, Xu Ling told Li Kai everything she knew about Ye Ming.
After listening, Li Kai nodded thoughtfully, "So, he’s just a cuckolded loser, who has become strong likely because he has support from behind."
"Maybe it’s Le Le secretly protecting him! That bastard, deceiving Le Le!"
Li Kai’s expression turned gloomy, as he had already devised a strategy to deal with Ye Ming.
After Xu Lele’s birthday party ended, Li Kai had stayed in Hai City, keeping himself hidden, originally planning to take advantage of Ye Ming’s unawareness and make a move on Xu Lele.
He had never considered Ye Ming a real contender, thinking that Xu Lele had intentionally brought in an actor to play along with her charade.
He had thought that with his outstanding looks and the status of the Li Family, winning over Xu Lele was only a matter of time.
But reality had taught him a lesson.
Xu Lele was completely indifferent to him, having shut him out several times; on the rare occasions they met, she only talked about Ye Ming, completely crushing Li Kai’s confidence.
He blamed everything on Ye Ming, believing that Ye Ming had fed Xu Lele some sort of love potion, but now, he finally acknowledged Ye Ming as his enemy.
Having gathered the necessary information, Li Kai bid farewell and turned to leave.
Little did he know, Xu Ling stealthily followed him after he hadn’t gone far.
"Young Master Li, don’t leave in such a rush. I have a lot more to tell you," Xu Ling said coquettishly, wrapping her arms around Li Kai’s arm and pressing her body against it, gently rubbing.
This tactic had always worked on Wang Hai, and Xu Ling was confident in its effectiveness.
She looked at Li Kai with pitiful eyes and said, "It’s quite hot tonight, and I can’t fall asleep. Why don’t you take me to a hotel to enjoy the air conditioning?"
Although Xu Ling wasn’t particularly beautiful, she wasn’t lacking in appeal either; with such a forward offer, Li Kai wanted to refuse but couldn’t find the words.
After pondering for a moment, Li Kai smiled and nodded, "Get in the car!"
...
Ye Ming spent the entire night in seated meditation, adjusting his breath.
Nowadays, to achieve a breakthrough and advance, too many factors were needed, including a suitable opportunity. A whole night of meditation, only absorbing some spiritual energy, had little effect.
Ye Ming was not at all disheartened. He had the desire to advance and treasured every little improvement. He believed that with consistent effort, he would certainly benefit a great deal.
It wasn’t until Lin Bingqing made breakfast and called him did Ye Ming agree to get up and go downstairs.
"Master, you’re working too hard, aren’t you? I don’t have your energy," Xu Ling muttered as she looked at Ye Ming, her mouth pursed with worry. "I often can’t keep a steady mind. I get distracted halfway through my meditation, and I’m afraid of deviating from my practice, so I force myself to stop."
"It’s been so long, and I’m still a Seventh Rank Martial Artist. When will I be able to advance?"
As she spoke, the expression of grievance on Lin Bingqing’s face grew even stronger.
Ye Ming smiled faintly and advised, "Cultivation is all about accumulating efforts over days and months. What is most needed is patience; you must not rush for success."
"Even the slightest achievement each day is good enough."
"Lately, we’ve used up all the precious medicinal herbs and can’t make any Qi Condensing Pills. In a few days, I’ll go out and get some more, and then you should be able to advance to Eighth Rank Martial Artist," he continued.
Lin Bingqing’s face lit up with a charming smile, her eyes filled with anticipation.
Remembering the last time she took a Qi Condensing Pill, the sensation was unforgettable for Lin Bingqing, and she was very much looking forward to her next advancement.
Ye Ming, of course, understood how she felt, and he said these words just to reassure her for the time being.
Because of the Gu Insects in her body, Ye Ming did not dare to let her increase her cultivation rashly, for fear of stirring the fighting spirit of the Gu Insects and being backfired by them.
At present, Ye Ming had yet to find a way to remove the Gu Insects, so the best course of action was to play it safe.
Speaking of precious medicinal materials, Ye Ming suddenly thought of his hometown.
The countryside was sparsely populated, not as bustling as Hai City, and the mountains around had not been fully developed. If he went there to look around, perhaps he could find some valuable medicinal herbs.
Moreover, he could take the opportunity to visit his mother in the countryside and bring her the jade pendant he had personally crafted.
Once he had this idea, it was unstoppable. After finishing his meal, Ye Ming asked, "Have you been in the city too long and want to go to the countryside for a bit of fun?"
Lin Bingqing’s eyes brightened, and she quickly agreed, "As long as Master is with me, anywhere is fine."
The two agreed on the spot, and Ye Ming decided to set off after breakfast.
When everything was packed and they were about to leave, Ye Ming suddenly saw a car pass by the villa.
Lin Bingqing looked puzzled and said, "Why has the mistress come?"
Clearly, the car belonged to Xu Lele.
Ye Ming was also surprised by her arrival and hurried out to greet her.
Once the car stopped, Xu Lele’s figure appeared before Ye Ming.
Following close behind her was the black-robed elder, Elder Wang, who had killed Chen Bin the day before.
His attire hadn’t changed, and he wore a kind smile on his face, following closely behind Xu Lele.
If Ye Ming hadn’t witnessed him killing someone with his own eyes yesterday, he might have thought this was just a kindly old grandfather.
"Ye Ming, where are you going?" Xu Lele came up to Ye Ming, saw him and Lin Bingqing with their luggage, and immediately became curious.
Before Ye Ming could speak, Lin Bingqing had already jumped in, "Mistress, we’re going to the countryside for some fun. Will you come with us?"
