NOVEL NEXT Chapter 344: Zhong Feng in Peril
At that time, I could still keep an eye on the road conditions.
But Wang Ye didn't even bother to look at the road conditions.
During the process, Ke Linger felt that Wang Ye understood every detail of the road, every stone, every twig, much clearer than she ever did.
It was as if the entire landscape of Forty-Nine Turns Mountain, with all its details, key points, and major aspects, was deeply etched in Wang Ye's mind.
This was an extremely terrifying ability.
However, the perennially young photography team led by He Gu did not show any sign of happiness on their faces upon hearing what Wang Ye had said. Instead, He Gu looked at Wang Ye calmly and asked,
"Wang Ye, did they say who the invited racer is?"
"They did."
Wang Ye nodded, "It's the Yu Family Hunter."
"The Yu Family Hunter?" Ke Linger repeated the name, and her expression gradually turned solemn.
Even Li Tianning, an outsider, knew of some deeds of the Yu Family Hunter, let alone Ke Linger and He Gu, who were regulars in the racing scene. How could they not know what kind of person the Yu Family Hunter was?
The expressions of all four members of He Gu's team turned serious upon hearing the name "Yu Family Hunter."
Observing the solemn expressions on Ke Linger and the others, Wang Ye asked, "What, is this Yu Family Hunter really that formidable? Why do you all look so worried?"
"Wang Ye."
He Gu looked at Wang Ye with a serious face, his expression even more solemn than before, and his voice deepened, as he spoke slowly, emphasizing the importance of his upcoming words to Wang Ye,
"This Yu Family Hunter, although he has participated in every official race, has never ranked. But you must not think that the Yu Family Hunter is just average."
"The reason he doesn't place is that he gets paid to block other racers during the competitions."
"He has even blocked the number one racer in Dragon Country."
He Gu looked directly at Wang Ye and said, "Being able to block the top racer in a competition, from that alone, you should be able to see just how fearsome his abilities are."
Wang Ye, upon hearing this, nodded as well.
To be able to block the top position in a race is, in fact, even more difficult than winning first place.
Ke Linger's face, which had been full of bright confidence, grew troubled as soon as she heard the words "Yu Family Hunter."
Although Wang Ye's racing skills were indeed formidable, the Yu Family Hunter was known to be a disgusting presence among everyone in the racing world.
Wang Ye likely stood no chance against him.
He Gu and the others did not say anything, maintaining relatively natural expressions, but the concern for the upcoming race that night between Wang Ye and the Yu Family Hunter was clear in their eyes.
Seeing the worried expressions on the faces of the five of them, Wang Ye chuckled and said, "What, you don't trust me that much? Rest assured, tonight, I will certainly defeat the Yu Family Hunter. He's just a Yu Family Hunter who doesn't cut it in the big leagues."
Despite Wang Ye's reassuring words, He Gu and the others did not relax, instead, they smiled wryly.
The deeds of the Yu Family Hunter, indeed, were somewhat shady.
But the key issue was that his racing skills were indeed top-notch.
That afternoon, Wang Ye went to see Zhong Feng. Since he had come to Capital City, it was natural for Wang Ye to visit Elder Zhong.
Elder Zhong's residence was a quadrangle dwelling. Before even entering, a rich scent of Traditional Chinese Medicine wafted from inside.
As Wang Ye stepped into the courtyard, he saw the scattered herbs all over the ground, the yard in utter chaos. Instantly, upon noticing the traces within the courtyard, Wang Ye realized what had happened.
There must have been a struggle inside just recently; otherwise, the interior would not be in such disarray.
And knowing Elder Zhong, Wang Ye was sure that the latter would never allow the herbs to lie scattered untidily on the ground like this.
"Elder Zhong!"
Wang Ye's face became instantly grave, the scene before him indicating only one thing—Elder Zhong might have been in trouble!
Wang Ye rushed towards the room where Elder Zhong lived. Whether it was the hall or Elder Zhong's room, both were exceedingly disorderly.
And empty.
"Has Elder Zhong been taken away? Where are those who were protecting him?"
As Wang Ye pondered this question, his sharp eyes surveyed the environment, not letting any detail, even a speck of dust, go unnoticed.
At this moment, a strong brainstorming storm was raging in Wang Ye's mind.
Wang Ye observed the surroundings on the ground and quickly reconstructed the recent events that had taken place just where he stood, paying particular attention to the footprints. Looking at the prints, Wang Ye surmised what might have likely occurred.
"The disarray of footprints indicates that there have been protectors around Elder Zhong."
Many footprints remained on the spot, and judging by their size and the curvature, some of the footprints on the ground were left by those who were protecting Zhong Feng.
"The assailants came prepared this time, having distracted Elder Zhong's protectors before attempting to abduct him. It was a well-prepared plan. From the footprints at the scene, they left only a minute ago—there's still time!"
Having reviewed all the clues he saw in his mind, Wang Ye hurried off in the direction in which Elder Zhong was taken, his speed exceedingly fast.
To ordinary onlookers, Wang Ye's true appearance was impossible to discern in motion, as he had turned into a series of afterimages, indecipherable among the fleeting shadows.
Just out from the courtyard, after moving a short distance, Wang Ye, as a Fourth Grade Martial Warrior, suddenly activated his danger sense. An image appeared in his mind, countless bullets shooting from all directions, turning him into a sieve.