Chapter 29

A week later, Ye Feng finally walked out of the detention center's gate. He knew that he was able to regain his freedom so quickly thanks to Qin Yan's efforts.

During this week, some things had happened, all of which were in his favor.

Three days ago, Qin Yan specially visited him at the detention center and brought him good news: Liu Yong and Liu Meimei had been formally arrested. Faced with solid evidence, they would face a fair legal judgment.

Moreover, the police officers who had tortured him were all under investigation for the crime of torture. The forensic doctor, the funeral home director, and the security guards of the villa area were also under investigation.

As for the two incidents where Ye Feng injured people in the detention center, with Qin Yan's help, the fair intervention of the city police, and Ye Feng's soul-capturing technique, they were ultimately determined to be excessive self-defense. Ye Feng bore no criminal responsibility, only partial civil compensation.

At the moment he walked out of the detention center, seeing his mother, Zhu Zi, and other coworkers waiting outside, and Qin Yan with her charming smile, Ye Feng felt an overwhelming surge of emotion. He knew that from this moment on, his life was back on track. With the Nine-Star Space, he would embark on a new and tumultuous journey.

However, what Ye Feng did not expect was that life is like a river, and its ultimate direction can never be changed by human will. What awaited him was not only a tumultuous journey but also many thrilling and even perilous situations.

At the moment, Ye Feng was actually homeless. He had been fired from the construction site, and his wages had already been settled and handed over to him by Zhu Zi. Holding this hard-earned money, Ye Feng felt a mix of bitterness and helplessness.

But Ye Feng quickly shook off these negative emotions. Since he was out, he should celebrate his regained freedom. He decided to treat his coworkers to a meal to thank them for their unwavering support and trust during this time.

Ye Feng wanted to invite Qin Yan to join them, but she declined, citing other commitments. After a few brief words of congratulations, she prepared to leave.

However, what made Ye Feng's heart race was that before leaving, Qin Yan whispered to him, "Ye Feng, I don't like crowded places. If you want to treat me to a meal, it should be a private one. Also, don't forget our bet. Since I lost, I have to fulfill the bet. Before you treat me, I'll treat you to a meal first."

Qin Yan left early and even took Ye Feng's mother with her. The reason was that his mother had been worried sick about him and needed rest. It was not suitable for her to join the men in their drinking and feasting. She asked Ye Feng to call her after the meal, and she would drive him back to stay with his mother.

She even joked with Ye Feng, "Ye Feng, you're homeless now, but you're lucky to have met someone like me. I can provide you with free accommodation for a few days, so you and your mother can stay with me."

Before Ye Feng could respond, Qin Yan had already taken his mother away.

His mother didn't say a word but held Qin Yan's hand tightly, looking extremely happy.

Indeed, after being released from the detention center, Ye Feng had his documents and phone returned to him. Now, he had Qin Yan's phone number saved in his phone.

After Qin Yan and his mother left, the coworkers gathered around Ye Feng, grinning at him with lecherous smiles.

Zhu Zi nudged Ye Feng with his shoulder and laughed, "Not bad, Ye Feng. After all that time in detention, you come out to have a super beautiful woman invite you to live with her. You may have lost your job, but you've gained a huge romantic fortune."

The other coworkers also teased Ye Feng, but he didn't mind. He knew it was a friendly joke from his coworkers.

Yes, Ye Feng could only take it as a joke.

Qin Yan's offer to let him stay with her wasn't because of any romantic interest; it was more out of consideration for his mother. Such a romantic fortune was something he didn't dare to hope for.

That night, Ye Feng and his coworkers went to a street called Shuizhuan Food Street, where they often went, and found a barbecue stand. Ye Feng ordered 200 skewers, 50 kidneys, five large buckets of draft beer, and other assorted seafood and grilled meats. They had a hearty and joyful feast.

Ye Feng alone drank an entire large bucket of draft beer. Strangely, perhaps due to his improved physical condition from body training, he, who used to fall asleep after three bottles of beer, now felt no signs of drunkenness, only a bit full.

But his coworkers couldn't handle it. Under Ye Feng's strong drinking capacity, they all got drunk. Some sang, some fell on the table, some stood up and danced, and some cried for no reason. The only one still somewhat sober was Zhu Zi, who had the strongest drinking capacity.

Seeing their various states of drunkenness, Ye Feng didn't find them unseemly but rather genuine and lovable.

Zhu Zi sat next to Ye Feng, burping and slurring, "Ye Feng, the boss firing you was his mistake. But Du Gongtou treated you well. He made sure you got your full wages, which he specifically negotiated with the boss. So don't blame Du Gongtou. If you don't go back to your hometown, I've known many foremen over the years. I can introduce you to a good job. With your skills and experience, you can become a team leader in a couple of months and earn a good salary."

Ye Feng patted Zhu Zi's hand and smiled, "Thanks, brother. I appreciate your kindness. I just got out and haven't thought about a new job yet. Besides, do I need you to worry about my job? With so many industries in Mingzhu, I'm sure I can find a job. Also, please tell Du Gongtou that I remember his kindness. I'll treat him to a meal another day. I've never blamed him for my dismissal."

Zhu Zi mumbled in agreement, clearly already drunk and struggling to hold on.

After settling the bill, with the help of the barbecue stand owner, Ye Feng found two taxis and helped Zhu Zi and the other coworkers into them, sending them back to the construction site dormitory.

As they approached the construction site, Ye Feng called another coworker to have someone wait for them outside the dormitory.

After arriving at the construction site, he paid the taxi fare and helped each coworker back to the dormitory. Looking at this place he once knew so well, Ye Feng felt an overwhelming sense of bitterness. Those memories and emotions, which he had almost forgotten, would now have nothing to do with him.

Ye Feng didn't take a taxi to leave but said goodbye to a few coworkers and walked away from the construction site.

The moonlight was like a mist, and the night breeze blew across his face. The villa area was brightly lit. Ye Feng strained his ears and could clearly hear the sounds of televisions, conversations, music, and even some blush-inducing noises.

On such a night, most people could enjoy the warmth of their homes, savoring their happiness and joy.

But what about him? Walking alone on the well-lit path of the villa area, listening to those enviable sounds of life, he felt the weight of an uncertain future.

Yes, he could cultivate, seek the supreme path, and even achieve immortality, living a life of boundless freedom and power.

But was that really what he was pursuing?

Ye Feng felt that he was born in the world and lived in the secular. He still had many emotional ties, many people he couldn't bear to part with, his parents and grandparents, his unwillingness to let his life remain unfulfilled, and many life experiences he had yet to pursue. Even the romantic fortune he dared not hope for but deeply desired in his heart.

With many thoughts in his mind, Ye Feng walked out of the villa area. Just as he was about to call Qin Yan, his phone rang. It was Qin Yan calling him.