Ye Xiao heard Cheng Feifei's words, smiled slightly, then turned to look at the man in black, and laughed, "Calmed down now?"

"Y-yes!" The man in black quickly replied upon hearing Ye Xiao's words.

The man in black, though he had previously bullied the weak by flaunting his martial artist identity in front of ordinary people, was not daring to be arrogant in front of Ye Xiao. In fact, he was holding his breath, afraid that any misstep would upset Ye Xiao and lead to his swift demise.

However, Ye Xiao wasn't a fool. He could easily see through this guy's intentions just by looking at his expression. Because of these thoughts, Ye Xiao knew he could extract more valuable information from him, which is why Ye Xiao was reluctant to kill him now.

Ye Xiao smiled and said, "Hmm, not bad, I appreciate that about you. What's your name? It's just impractical for me to keep addressing you as 'hey, hey'. Also, you took my friend's mother's hostage, shouldn't you be honest about it?"

The meaning behind Ye Xiao's words was clear to the man in black; he couldn't pretend to be confused since life is indeed precious.

Despite the howling cold wind and drifting snowflakes, the cold sweat on the man in black's body was streaming continuously. His biggest fear now was having no value, because, to be blunt, that would mean the end of his life.

"I'm Heini, you can call me Hei. To be honest, we didn't capture her mother yet. Although it was in the plan, we haven't had a chance to execute it." Heini looked at Ye Xiao, speaking sincerely, "Our plan was to capture Miss Cheng first, then go for her mother."

"Ah, so that's how it is. It seems you're quite honest." Ye Xiao chuckled at Heini and said, "But why are you called Heini?"

"I am of federation nationality and of Yan descent."

Ye Xiao smiled slightly, then looked at Cheng Feifei and said, "It seems your mother is still safe."

Cheng Feifei had already picked up the phone to call her mom, though her eyes were fixed on Ye Xiao, gratefully.

What Heini said was the truth, so when he saw Cheng Feifei making the call, he immediately turned to Ye Xiao and said, "I've spoken only the truth. Once verified, can you let me go?"

Ye Xiao heard Heini's words and laughed, saying, "That's absolutely not a problem, but letting you go can't happen right now because I still have many things to figure out, like exactly who you are."

Hearing this, Heini instantly felt helpless; he knew Ye Xiao wouldn't release him so easily. Truth be told, if Ye Xiao were to say he could leave now, Heini wouldn't dare to go.

"What do you want to know?" Heini looked at Ye Xiao, saying, "I don't want to die!"

Heini's words were quite honest, simultaneously letting Ye Xiao know that as long as he got to live, he would reveal whatever he knew.

At this moment, Cheng Feifei's call was connected.

"Mom, are you home?" Cheng Feifei began speaking with her mom on the phone.

After saying a few words, Cheng Feifei hung up the phone, confirming her mother's safety.

Ye Xiao turned to Heini, smiling as he said, "I never said I would definitely kill you, right?"

"Huh?" Heini found Ye Xiao's words strange but still said once more, "Whatever you need to know, feel free to ask."

Ye Xiao sighed and said, "Don't worry, I'll ask you when I have questions."

Then, Ye Xiao looked at Cheng Feifei and said, "If I were to tell you now to leave Northern Territory with your mother, would you still insist on staying?"

"Well..." Cheng Feifei was momentarily speechless; if it were just a bit earlier, she would've refused. But now it's hard to say, as she doesn't know what to do. Today, she went through danger unscathed because of Ye Xiao's presence; what would happen when Ye Xiao leaves? Moreover, their focus isn't only on her but also on her mother.

"Xie Jiantao is such a bastard!" Cheng Feifei couldn't help but say.

Cheng Feifei's voice was filled with hatred toward someone, making it easy to imagine that her hatred for Xie Jiantao went beyond words.

Ye Xiao patted Cheng Feifei's shoulder, gently saying, "Your father is an unforgivable bastard in your eyes, but my father's whereabouts are unknown. By comparison, you're indeed luckier."

Cheng Feifei raised her head to look at Ye Xiao, momentarily startled by his words; she hadn't expected him to say something like that.

Cheng Feifei hesitated for a moment and ultimately said to Ye Xiao, "What should I do now?"

"Will you listen to me?" Ye Xiao softly asked.

Cheng Feifei knew she had no other choice now. If she couldn't trust this man she'd just met, who else could she trust? The danger she faced was clearly beyond her understanding.

Cheng Feifei nodded.

Ye Xiao said, "Leave Northern Territory with me and go somewhere relatively safer."

"Where?" Cheng Feifei asked.

Ye Xiao said, "I can't tell you right now, but I can assure you it's much safer than staying here."

Cheng Feifei felt helpless; to not listen to Ye Xiao would mean willingly placing herself in a dangerous situation without protection. No one wants to be a sitting duck.

Without further hesitation, Cheng Feifei, who could get things done as a female leader, displayed her intelligence and decision-making ability.

"I'll do as you say!" Cheng Feifei said.

Ye Xiao smiled slightly, then looked at Heini and said, "Now I need you to be unconscious for a while. What do you think?"

"Unconscious?" Heini asked immediately upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, "Why? What are you planning?"

"Don't you want to live? Well, I'm asking for your opinion if I knock you out; it's your decision to agree or not." Ye Xiao spoke in a negotiating tone.

Heini was rendered speechless and helpless, finally closing his eyes and saying, "I only want to be alive."

Evidently, Heini opted to be unconscious, harboring a hopeful attitude that passing out might spare him, especially since Cheng Feifei was about to be relocated. If luck favored him and he escaped, his plan was to inform headquarters of this master's features.

However, Heini's calculations were misguided; although Ye Xiao didn't intend to kill him, he hadn't said he would let him go!

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