Chapter 231: Take Her Away

The Black Glove convoy drove slowly along the highway leading to the suburbs.

Night had fallen once again. Lin Jian had taken all the members of Black Glove on a nearly two-thousand-kilometer round trip, leaving many of them exhausted. As a result, their first priority upon returning was to eat, and only after their meal did they set off again for the Ye family. Naturally, the members of Black Glove had no complaints. Their boss had ordered a generous attendance bonus for them—rumor had it that each person would get at least fifty thousand US Dollars! Fifty grand just for a business trip where they hadn’t even done anything. How could anyone complain about that?

The convoy slowly made its way onto the concrete roads of the Ye Family Manor.

As they rolled onto the concrete, Ye Yuanhang’s bodyguards immediately notified him. "They’re here! Black Glove is here!"

Ye Yuanhang now kept over twenty bodyguards with him at all times. Aside from handguns, they were all equipped with rifles, as handguns put them at too much of a disadvantage in a firefight. A long and short weapon combo was their standard issue. Naturally, these twenty bodyguards were just his personal escort; there were far more than twenty people in the manor right now. In total, the security force numbered close to a hundred. All personnel swiftly took their positions, some securing the high ground while others fell into tactical formations.

The villa’s main hall was brightly lit. Elder Ye was also feeling tense, knowing how lawless Black Glove could be. He had no idea what was going to happen next.

Meanwhile, his third son, Ye Xuan, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, a flash of surprise in his gaze.

At the exact same moment, Lin Jian, sitting in the convoy, was equally astonished. Just a second ago, when he probed into the villa’s hall with his Thought, he actually sensed another energy fluctuation akin to Thought. Yet, when his Thought landed on that person, the man instantly opened his eyes and even pushed back with a repelling Power! The reaction gave Lin Jian a solid scare, though he still managed to spot Ye Ziqiu in the living room.

As long as Old Ye was there, all was well. As for that man... his Thought didn’t seem as strong as his own!

"He must be someone who possesses Thought as well. Could this guy be Old Ye’s dad?" Lin Jian found it incredibly bizarre. The man looked just like a Daoist. Did Old Ye’s dad become a monk and turn into a Daoist?

The gates of the Ye Family Manor were opened from the inside, and the convoy pressed forward. However, it was glaringly obvious that the manor’s security detail had established a tight perimeter, with guards stationed every few steps. Snipers were also positioned on distant water towers, rooftops, and other vantage points. By driving into the manor, the convoy was essentially driving right into an ambush.

Aside from Thomas and the other four founders, the convoy also included a tactical leader. He was a retired officer from the Migu Country Marine Corps, giving him a rank second only to the five founders. He served as the commander for all the members.

"Once you’re out of the vehicles, immediately use favorable terrain for cover and prepare for withdrawal. First Squad’s five-man team, remember, you are not to leave the boss’s side by more than a meter..."

The commander knew that if a fight broke out, they would absolutely suffer heavy casualties. However, Black Glove was different from other gangs—it was a Superpower Organization. Even if the other side wanted a fight, they would first have to weigh the threat of Black Glove’s Superpowers.

The Cadillac carrying Lin Jian pulled up to the front of the villa. Thomas and the other Black Glove members swiftly piled out of their vehicles; some opened the car doors while others flanked the lead car to provide cover.

Lin Jian stepped out, followed by Dachun and Sha Shun. Sha Shun was hugging his sword, seemingly chewing on betel nut, but Lin Jian could tell his expression was tense. Clearly, the guy had also sensed the presence of an expert inside the house.

Lin Jian had already changed back into a suit, and Emily had managed to get him another bouquet of fresh flowers on short notice. Stepping out of the car, he strode toward the villa under the protective escort of several Black Glove organizers and a host of gunmen.

However, just as the group was about to open the door, security personnel rushed out from inside, rattling off a string of rapid-fire words.

Dachun quickly translated. "He says firearms aren’t allowed inside, and no more than five people can enter!"

Lin Jian nodded. "Thomas, Shunzi, and Dachun will come in with me. The rest of you, hold your positions!"

Old Ye was still inside, so naturally, he had to play by the Ye family’s rules. No one voiced any objections, and Lin Jian led Sha Shun, Dachun, and Thomas into the villa.

The moment they stepped inside, Ye Ziqiu let out a gasp. "Lin Jian, it really is you!"

She was about to throw herself at him, but halfway there, she realized it might be inappropriate. She stopped abruptly, offering an awkward smile.

Holding the bouquet, Lin Jian grinned. "Old Ye, am I being a bit too cliché? Still bringing flowers..."

Ye Ziqiu’s face flushed. She smiled bashfully, stepping close to Lin Jian and lowering her voice. "I love it."

As soon as she said that, she snatched the flowers from him, absolutely thrilled.

"Lin Jian, you..."

Ye Ziqiu felt the atmosphere in the room was a bit eerie. Since she and Lin Jian were the only ones speaking, for a moment, she was at a loss for words.

However, Lin Jian merely cast a sweeping glance over the people in the room before taking her hand. "Let’s go."

He had come here to take Ye Ziqiu away, and he wanted to see just who could stop him today!