Aboard the helicopter, Tong Yan caught a glimpse of Tong Yunshu messaging someone secretly out of the corner of his eye and the corner of his mouth lifted slightly in a smile. "Girl, are you telling him to escape first?"
Tong Yunshu’s body trembled, and sweat seeped from her nervous palms as she looked toward Third Grandpa.
Tong Yan smiled lightly, "He probably won’t run away."
Tong Yunshu was stunned and asked with confusion, "Why not?"
Tong Yan said, "A young person like him, so proud and lofty, would he fear a powerful opponent? He was able to kill Yan Zhongshan with a single move, and his combat strength realm has long surpassed what many can imagine. Although Yan Zhongshan was only at the Energy Transformation Fifth Rank, his combat power was extraordinary. Even an expert undergoing a qualitative change at the Energy Transformation Seventh Rank would not be able to kill him in one strike. Given his strength, do you think he would fear a challenge?"
At this point, Tong Yan chuckled, "I too was young once, peerless in my youth, full of vigor believing I was invincible, unafraid of any challenge. In fact, the stronger the opponent, the more I looked forward to and was excited by the challenge."
Tong Yunshu could not comprehend and asked, "But if the opponent is clearly very formidable and strong, why not avoid their sharp edge first?"
Tong Yan nodded, "Indeed, some people will try to hide themselves and grow discreetly, but such people lack a certain state of mind."
Tong Yunshu, not being a martial artist, could not understand and looked at Tong Yan.
A complex look flashed through Tong Yan’s eyes as he said, "An invincible heart that charges forward without fear. That is the true heart of Martial Arts. A martial artist must compete, and only those who hold an invincible and undefeated belief in their hearts can grow into true colossuses who support the heavens."
"Only martial artists with an invincible heart, once they grow, will have a bright future," Tong Yan added.
Though not a martial artist, Tong Yunshu could understand Third Grandpa’s words and nodded silently to herself.
Martial artists belong to the type that engages in battle and strife. To stand out, one needs not only powerful realm and strength but also the momentum and courage to fight and emerge victorious against others.
Suddenly, Tong Yunshu’s phone rang.
When she saw the number, her expression changed slightly, and she looked at Third Grandpa with complexity.
Tong Yan saw the displayed name and smiled lightly, "Answer it, he must be looking for me."
Tong Yunshu dared not go against Third Grandpa’s wishes and answered the call.
"Is your Third Grandpa with you?" Yang Fei’s voice came.
Just as she had guessed!
Tong Yunshu grew even more admiring of Third Grandpa. Though the old man hadn’t bothered with the affairs of the Tong Family for many years, he was the family’s true stabilizer. And often when there were important decisions to be made, Grandpa would come to see Third Grandpa. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ n͟o͟v͟e͟l͟f͟i͟r͟e͟.net
It can be said that although Tong Yan did not manage the family’s affairs, in truth, he was the real decider for the Tong Family.
"He is here, are you looking for him?" Tong Yunshu asked.
"Mhm, give him the phone," came Yang Fei’s voice.
Tong Yan said, "Put it on speaker."
Tong Yunshu turned on the speakerphone.
She too wanted to hear what Yang Fei had to say to Third Grandpa.
"Senior, hello, I am Yang Fei," said Yang Fei directly.
Tong Yan smiled, "I’ve known about you for quite some time, young man. You are very impressive."
"Thank you for the compliment, senior."
After a brief polite response, Yang Fei hesitated slightly before continuing, "I have no major grudge against the Tong Family, but some from the Tong Family relentlessly forced me into a corner, wanting me to be their pawn against their enemies. Originally, out of respect for the help you provided last time, I was very forbearing, but he went too far, and I had no choice."
Tong Yan’s face lost some of its smile and his tone grew much colder, "Do you have to kill him?"
Indeed, it was possible to cripple without killing.
After what happened at Yun Mountain that day, Qin Yanyang had also advised him to try to avoid wanton killing within the country. But the words of Tong Jianzhou on that day had provoked him, making it impossible for him to break his old habits.
For the hidden dangers that truly disgusted him, those that could threaten the people he cared about, he always had the habit of nipping them in the bud.
If it wasn’t for Zhang Yunqing’s special identity and the fact that he had not yet returned to his peak combat power, he would have gone to Imperial City and wrung Zhang Yunqing’s head off the moment he made a move against him in the shadows.
At this moment, faced with Tong Yan’s questioning, Yang Fei felt a twinge of guilt in his heart.
In his mind, the Tong Family had shown him a degree of kindness.
But he did not regret killing Tong Jianzhou.
"This man could so cruelly strike at a cousin with blood ties, if I let him live, I’d always have to guard against him hurting my relatives, and he even threatened me with my relatives, so he deserved to die!" Yang Fei spoke up after a period of silence.
"If it weren’t for the sake of the elder’s face, that Tong Fujun would have already been a corpse at the Combat Club," Yang Fei added.
Tong Yan’s heart chilled.
This young man harbored such intense resentment!
Yet even though his resentment was strong and his murderous intent heavy, ever since he appeared, he did no harm to others but was instead forced into situations by them.
Moreover, he possessed exquisite medical skill and was deeply recognized by the famous physician from Jiangnan, Li Xuantong, saving lives and helping the injured in Li Xuantong Medical Hall—truly a doctor.
Such a person, as long as he wasn’t provoked, was definitely a pillar of the nation.
"But I know that for a Martial Arts Family like the elder’s, face and dignity are often considered more important than anything else, even if the fault lies with their own family, they would still cover for them and seek revenge. That’s why I’m waiting for you at Yun Mountain, it’s quieter there," Yang Fei said.
Tong Yan was taken aback by these words and then burst out laughing, "Hahaha, boy, since you know my name, do you still dare to fight me?"
"The elder is getting on in years, if I, in my prime, duel with you, it’s you who should be worried," Yang Fei said, lacking confidence in this battle but still filled with pride, refusing to accept defeat.
"Hahaha, good, wait for me at Yun Mountain. By around six-thirty at the latest, I will be there," Tong Yan laughed and said.
At that time, Yun Mountain would have hardly any visitors, making it an excellent place for masters to clash.
After hanging up the phone, Tong Yan was still smiling, "Good lad, daring to provoke me with your words, treating me like one who would unreasonably side with family, hahaha, in that case, I’ll just be the person you expect to see."
Tong Yunshu listened to her Third Grandpa’s words with an unusual calm in her heart.
She sensed that Third Grandpa seemed not angry at all, but rather happy.
A term came to her mind.
Affection for talent.
Ever since she showed Third Grandpa the teacup that Yang Fei had effortlessly split in two, he had taken a liking to this young man, admiring him greatly.
Afterwards, when Yang Fei caused trouble at the Situ family’s place, Third Grandpa also went out of his way to protect him.
Now, even though Tong Jianzhou had been killed by Yang Fei and Tong Fujun had been publicly humiliated by Yang Fei at the club, leaving the Tong Family without face, deep in his heart, Third Grandpa still did not harbor too much anger.
He was a true martial artist of high virtue and esteem, a person worthy of admiration.
Thinking this, Tong Yunshu’s worries vanished, and she even felt some anticipation for Third Grandpa’s meeting with Yang Fei.
As she was pondering, Tong Yunshu suddenly noticed that Third Grandpa’s eyes had been fixed on her.
Looking up in confusion, she asked, "What’s wrong, Third Grandpa?"
"Girl, your heart is beginning to flutter," said Tong Yan.
Tong Yunshu was startled, then her face flushed with embarrassment and she protested, "Third Grandpa, you’re talking nonsense, I’m not."
Though her mouth denied it, the image of that young man surfaced in her mind, her heartbeat quickening slightly.
She couldn’t help but question herself: Could it be that I’ve really taken a liking to him?