"I don't know either, I did call Jinger just now, but there was no answer," Xia Mingyue said.

"Oh?" Hearing Xia Mingyue's words, Ye Xiao realized he hadn't noticed Fang Jing's absence today, since he went to Lotus Driving School, and then there was Xin Hemei's injury. At that moment, an uneasy feeling crept into his heart.

"How many times did you call?" Ye Xiao asked Xia Mingyue.

"Three times!" Xia Mingyue said. "But none got through. Actually, I came over to discuss this with you, but at that time, you were treating Ryokawa Hemei's wounds and haven't had any downtime since."

"Will Fang Jing be alright?" Jiang Miaoke suddenly said, "By the way, why did Fang Jing go to the Liu family? Does she have any connection with them?"

Clearly, Jiang Miaoke did not know the relationship between Fang Jing and the Liu family.

Ye Xiao looked at Jiang Miaoke and said, "I'll explain it to you later. Right now, I want to make a call to at least confirm Fang Jing's safety."

"It shouldn't be that bad, right?" Wang Luoxin put down her chopsticks, saying somewhat uncertainly.

As an assassin, Wang Luoxin could sense that it wasn't a coincidence Fang Jing went to the Liu family today and hasn't been heard from since.

"I also hope it's not that bad." Ye Xiao pulled out his phone and immediately dialed Fang Jing's number again.

However, after about ten rings, there was still no answer.

Ye Xiao slowly put down the phone.

"Still no answer?" Xia Mingyue looked at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao nodded and then said, "I'll try calling someone from the Liu family."

Ye Xiao picked up his phone, prepared to call Liu Shixun, but as he picked it up, he found that the phone screen was black.

"Damn phone!" Ye Xiao frowned, muttering in displeasure.

At this time, Jiang Miaoke, sitting next to him, said, "Use mine first, your phone has become useless. It needs replacing."

Ye Xiao didn't respond to Jiang Miaoke but instead picked up her phone and started dialing the number immediately.

Ye Xiao had a knack for remembering numbers, particularly phone numbers, so he remembered Liu Shixun's number clearly since he'd called it more than once.

About half a minute later, the call connected.

A voice, heavy with sleep, came through the phone.

"Who is it, so late?" The voice on the other end seemed to be yawning.

"This is Ye Xiao. I'm sorry to disturb your rest, Senior Liu," Ye Xiao said to Liu Shixun.

Listening to Ye Xiao's words, Liu Shixun replied in an exaggerated tone, "Oh my, it's Ye Xiao. I'm sorry, I really didn't recognize your voice. Calling so late, is there something you need?"

"Senior Liu, I do have something to consult you about," Ye Xiao said. "I'm sorry for disrupting your rest once again."

Of course, Ye Xiao could detect Liu Shixun's sarcastic tone, but he chose not to react to it.

"Go ahead, what is it? As long as it's something this old man can do, I'll do it," Liu Shixun said, yawning again before adding, "I am getting old, really fond of sleeping."

Ye Xiao didn't want to continue bantering with Liu Shixun and said, "I heard Fang Jing went to the Liu family today, and it's so late. I just want to ask if she will be coming back."

"You mean Fang Jing?" Liu Shixun immediately laughed and said, "She was having dinner with us earlier. She's truly a Liu family member, and I like her a lot. To have such a capable granddaughter is indeed a blessing from the ancestors. But since she's a Liu family member, I'm not sure why you're calling now. To take her away? Or...?"

Fang Jing being a Liu family member is unquestionable. After all, Liu Wenzhuo is the de facto head of the Liu family, so if Ye Xiao asks for her, it would not be appropriate or reasonable. Asking for someone like this inherently seems like stealing, and it's indefensible.

Indeed, with Fang Jing at the Liu family, Ye Xiao shouldn't be worried. However, he couldn't help but worry now because today's Liu Shixun spoke so differently compared to a few days ago.

Today Liu Shixun seemed to have a sense of security, which was particularly puzzling to Ye Xiao.

Although in the morning, Ye Xiao received a call from Chen Cangyu, saying that the Zhao family and Liu family had joined forces.

Even so, did that alliance give Liu Shixun such courage? Was he really ready to break ties with him?

"Alright, I understand," Ye Xiao said. "Sorry to disturb you, Senior Liu."

"It's alright, but it would be better to discuss any matters during the day," Liu Shixun said to Ye Xiao, with a tone that was kindly yet slightly firm.

And it was Liu Shixun who ended the call.

The call ended.

Ye Xiao's expression darkened.

He really couldn't figure out what exactly was going on or who gave Liu Shixun such courage.

Everyone looked at Ye Xiao, who had just hung up the phone, with an unpleasant expression. Suddenly, they glanced at each other in confusion.

"Ye Xiao, is something wrong?" The speaker was Xia Mingyue. Among those present, when it came to concern for Fang Jing, probably no one could surpass Xia Mingyue.

Ye Xiao slowly put down the phone, then quickly cleaned out the bowl of noodles.

Then, he stood up directly, looked at everyone, and said, "I need to go to the Liu family to find out what's going on."

"Ah?" Everyone present was surprised to hear Ye Xiao's words. Although they hadn't heard what Liu Shixun said on the phone, at least they understood it wasn't anything good. But regardless of whether it was good or bad, they were puzzled by Ye Xiao's firm decision.

Wang Luoxin immediately stood up, looked at Ye Xiao, and said, "Explain clearly before you go."

Ye Xiao looked at Wang Luoxin and sighed.

Xia Mingyue also looked at Wang Luoxin and said, "Ye Xiao, did something happen to Fang Jing?"

In trouble?

Ye Xiao couldn't specify now; he just had a vague feeling that something was wrong. However, these feelings couldn't serve as any reason.

After all, there was no evidence.

"I feel that Liu Shixun deliberately detained Fang Jing. As for why, I can't say. So I want to investigate the Liu family at night." Ye Xiao said.

It was also because there was no evidence that Ye Xiao wanted to find proof. After all, Fang Jing was definitely under some sort of confinement at the Liu family.

"You can't go!" At this time, Jiang Miaoke also stood up.

Xia Mingyue looked at Jiang Miaoke in confusion.

Jiang Miaoke said seriously at this time, "As one of the eight major martial arts families in Bird City, the strength of the Liu family shouldn't be underestimated; this is not a joke."

At this point, Ye Ziyan said, "Actually, there's no harm in going, after all, the Liu family has already compromised with Ye Xiao before, which means the Liu family isn't that remarkable."

"No, things may not be as simple as we imagine." Wang Luoxin looked at Ye Ziyan and said, "I agree with Coco's view. The previous compromise by the Liu family was simply because Ye Xiao's edge was too sharp. But now, it seems they don't take Ye Xiao seriously, for two reasons: first, they already know Ye Xiao is injured, and second, they're well-prepared, just waiting for Ye Xiao."

"They shouldn't know about Ye Xiao's situation, right?" Cheng Yun analyzed, "After all, Fang Jing had gone to the Liu family early on. Unless the Liu family can foresee the future?"

"So it can only mean this." Jiang Miaoke said, "Moreover, Ye Xiao is still injured."

"No, I must go today!" Ye Xiao said with determination, "I just want to find out what exactly is happening."

"Ye Xiao, if you fall into their trap, can Fang Jing still be saved?" Xia Mingyue, understanding through the analyses of Jiang Miaoke, Wang Luoxin, and Cheng Yun, looked seriously at Ye Xiao.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xiao immediately closed his mouth.

Due to the Dragon Blood Strengthening Pills, Ye Xiao's strength had indeed increased significantly. However, because he was injured and had used a large amount of Nine Yang True Qi to heal Xin Hemei, his combat strength had greatly diminished.

Ye Xiao was caught in a dilemma.

Fang Jing's safety was extremely important to Ye Xiao.

"Tomorrow!" At this time, Wang Luoxin seriously said to Ye Xiao, "Go tomorrow instead. Tonight, you can rest well and regulate your True Qi. After all, as long as you exist, the Liu family won't dare to do anything to Fang Jing."

Ye Xiao said nothing. Rationally, Wang Luoxin's plan made sense, but that would mean letting Fang Jing stay at the Liu family for one more night.

Ye Xiao slowly sat down and said, "I'll go to the Liu family tomorrow to visit Liu Wenzhuo and his wife."

"That's the right approach," Cheng Yun said, "It's best to bring a gift. The Liu family was originally considered friends, but for some unknown reason, a change occurred. Wait until everything is clear, and before that, we should still treat the Liu family as friends. After all, more enemies mean more barriers."

Everyone felt somewhat helpless, but in fact, there was no other way now.

Afterward, everyone discussed it a bit more. Xia Mingyue and Jiang Miaoke left together for Xia Mingyue's residence, given it was already late.

After these two left, the living room only had Ye Xiao, Cheng Yun, Wang Luoxin, and Ye Ziyan left.

"Brother, don't worry, Jinger will be fine." Ye Ziyan, sitting on the sofa next to Ye Xiao, said.

Ye Xiao smiled slightly and said, "I understand."

"Haha, whether it's having too many women or too many children, it's all a burden!" Ye Ziyan chuckled softly.

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