Chapter 64

Hero took the key and said, "Thanks, I will definitely go and come back quickly."

Hua Zhilong felt an impulse to turn back time to eighteen years ago: I really wish I could put that shot back into the bottle.

No matter what Hua Zhilong thought, Hero was very fond of the war vehicle Hua Zhilong had prepared for him. This was the top-tier war mount used by awakened psychics, far superior to his EX-01.

Apart from Hua Zhilong, no one knew what Hero was going out to do. In a corner of the Hua family estate, a shadow was watching Hero leave.

After watching Hero ride the war mount out of sight, the shadow slipped back into the darkness. No one knew where it went, following the shadows.

The courtyard was empty, with leaves drifting. At this time of day, the Hua family estate would usually be bustling with children mostly back for the weekend. Now, everyone was gathered, but they were listless and silent in the side hall, or lying on their beds in a daze. Everyone knew this calm was only temporary, because Long Zhaor's father was a guest here.

Many did not know what made Long Zaitian so formidable that even Grandpa Hua had to avoid him. But they knew one thing: Long Zhaor's father could not stay here forever. Besides, this was the Hua family's business, and even the Tianchuan City government had not intervened.

Deep in the courtyard, in a building that looked like an ancient beast, Grandpa Hua was sitting in his study reading a book, as if last night's events were just a child's play and no longer mattered.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," said Grandpa Hua.

A servant closed the door and placed the tea tray to one side, then came to Grandpa Hua and respectfully said, "Old Master, Young Master Hero has gone out again."

Grandpa Hua's anger flared up. This kid never gave him a moment's peace, knowing it was a critical time and still going out.

Seeing the old master about to lose his temper, the servant quickly explained, "Old Master, calm down. Master Hua said he is going to see his mother, and will return after a chat. If he delays, Master Hua will personally discipline him."

"This kid is quite filial, though he can't bring that woman back, letting him take care of his mother more is a form of compensation. Call the young master and tell him I've sent him some money to buy some supplements for his mother. But he must not delay, as we don't have much time left," Grandpa Hua sighed.

Compared to those people, Hua Lao's tricks were just a minor inconvenience. If forced, he had his own cards to play. If those experts came, none of his cards would be useful.

The servant thought for a moment and then said, "Old Master, there's something I don't know if I should say."

Grandpa Hua waved his hand and said, "If it's not appropriate, don't say it. Step back. I have my plans."

The servant, feeling a bit flustered, thought to himself, "Damn..."

The servant stepped back, and Grandpa Hua continued reading his book.

In another corner of the Hua family estate, Long Zhaor, after receiving the news, was plotting vicious thoughts, muttering to herself, "You damn bastard, daring to defy me! I will make you kneel before me and tremble. No matter how much you beg for mercy, it will be useless."

Imagining Hero's desperate and fearful appearance before her, Long Zhaor felt a twisted excitement and dialed a special number.

A satellite communication number with top-level confidentiality.

Just as Long Zhaor finished the call, she noticed her father standing beside her, which startled her. She saw a faint anger in his eyes, as if he was disappointed in her.

"Father, you scared me. You didn't even make a sound when you came," Long Zhaor said with a slight scolding, thinking it would calm his anger. Long Zaitian wanted to lose his temper but, remembering that there were things even she couldn't know, he held back.

Long Zaitian calmed his anger and scolded her, "You are really being reckless. You contacted the Spider again. This will eventually ruin the Long family's big plans."

Long Zhaor was confused. What big plans? Wasn't her father here to help the Hua family?

Long Zaitian, realizing he was getting angry, almost let it slip, and then slapped the table, saying, "Did you ask the Spider to deal with that kid?"

Hearing this, Long Zhaor thought, "Hmph, that bastard, his mother is cheap, and so is he. What am I, to not even be called mistress? He defies me at every turn and refuses to be stepped on. I won't kill him so easily. I know the Spider is a very evil organization with many tortures that other organizations don't have. His mother has already experienced it once and didn't die. This time, I will make her die before his eyes."

Long Zaitian, hearing this, thought, "Oh no." In a fit of anger, he said, "Long, quickly intercept the Spider's people. That kid is too weak. With his temper, he will definitely fight back. He can't withstand the Spider's torture. If he is crippled, our plans will be delayed indefinitely."

A "Yes" echoed in the side hall, and then Long Zhaor was startled to see a black shadow separate from her own. After the shadow left, Long Zhaor felt her body become lighter, and many questions flooded her mind, along with some terrifying thoughts.

Just as Long Zhaor was panicking, the door opened, and her son, Hua Yinglong, came in. Long Zhaor was even more confused and puzzled, but thinking of her father's ambitions, she immediately pulled her son to her side and, with trembling hands, pointed at her father, saying, "Long, your grandfather loves you the most. Quickly, talk to your grandfather and ask him not to salt our wounds. If the Hua family falls apart, we will be on the streets."

As Hua Yinglong approached his mother, a strange energy surged into Long Zhaor's body, making her feel drowsy. Soon, she fell unconscious.

"Mother, when you wake up, you won't remember any of your troubles. From the day I was born, I am no longer part of the Hua family. Just consider him dead," Hua Yinglong said, carrying his mother back to her bedroom.

Hua Yinglong knelt before Hua Zaitian and said, "I have a request, Lord Evil Dragon."

Hua Zaitian looked at Hua Yinglong for a moment and said, "You don't need to say anything. I allow you to continue calling her mother."

Hua Yinglong was deeply moved and bowed three times to show his gratitude.

Hua Zaitian did not refuse and then said, "Keep this secret in your heart. That poor kid has been sent to a faraway place and will never know his true identity. Focus on serving the organization; they appreciate your potential."

Then Hua Zaitian changed the subject, saying, "The Spider's people must be intercepted. Let the Scorpion bring that bastard back. The Scorpion is with Iron Tail."

The turmoil in the Hua family last night had no impact on the citizens of Tianchuan City. Cabbage was still one yuan per pound, natural gas was still about a hundred yuan per bottle, salt was still two yuan per bag, and peanut oil still contained genetically modified or gutter oil.

If nothing unexpected happened, they would still fill their bellies with food, despite the negative news, and continue their daily routines, working hard for their livelihoods and their children's education. Whoever ruled the land, as long as it didn't affect their lives, they wouldn't care.

The ripples in a cup of tea cannot affect the entire river. The citizens of Tianchuan, though small, were still part of the river.

A figure appeared in a market in Tianchuan City. It was Hero!

Hearing the familiar sounds, Hero felt like a fish returning to water. But in the river, one cannot control one's fate. He needed to find a way to shake off the tail following him. He was being tracked.