Peach-Orange! – Chapter 330 – The Arrival of the Hypnosis Master

At the same time, the faint moonlight was shrouded by clouds, and the night was as dark as ink, concealing Chu Lingfeng’s unruly face.

After losing his ears and much of his hair, his head, wrapped in bandages, had inexplicably become oval-shaped, so round that it was almost comical.

Unlike the ambiguous tension between Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao, Chu Lingfeng had been freezing all night.

Just yesterday, after exhausting countless connections and funds, he finally managed to contact a low-ranking member of the Temple of Asura. Through that underling, he got in touch with Envoy Qiu and finally obtained the location of the Dragon King, Xiao Ming.

He then spent a fortune to beg Envoy Qiu for an introduction.

He had assumed that the Dragon King would be indulging in some underground nightclub in Jiuzhou City. But after twists and turns, Envoy Qiu brought him to a desolate, uninhabited place.

It was so remote that he couldn’t help but fear whether he was being led here to be silenced.

But then again, he had no grudge against the Dragon King.

With no other choice, he could only console himself by thinking that beyond this barren land lay paradise.

Yet, the further they walked, the more desolate it became. He couldn’t hold back any longer. “Envoy Qiu, are you seriously not messing with me? We can’t even drive any further. Is the Dragon King really in a place like this?”

Envoy Qiu didn’t turn around, replying indifferently, “Dongfang Yang and Si Chen are searching the entire world for the Dragon King. Not long ago, some guy surnamed Chi from Lizhi City was also frantically looking for him. That place isn’t safe, so of course, we had to choose a more stable residence.

“Unless you want him to end up with zero ears like you are now?”

Chu Lingfeng’s face turned red and then pale with anger.

He clenched and unclenched the silver needles in his hand.

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Glancing at Envoy Qiu’s indifferent back, he suppressed his rage.

Rumors said that every high-ranking member of the Temple of Asura had to be a martial artist. Though envoys were relatively low in rank, the man before him had an elusive aura and walked with the steadiness of a mountain. He might very well be a martial artist.

Since he needed their help, he couldn’t afford to be too arrogant.

Chu Lingfeng continued to be led forward, but when they finally arrived, he was stunned.

It was a desolate village without electricity, illuminated only by countless lanterns!

The place was utterly bleak, with red lanterns hanging outside every household. Flickering shadows passed under the lights. Anyone unaware might think this was a ghost village.

Envoy Qiu said, “Follow me. The Dragon King is at the center of the village.”

Chu Lingfeng’s lips twitched. “Envoy Qiu, isn’t it a bit too shabby for the Dragon King to live in a place like this?”

“Heh.” Envoy Qiu sneered coldly. “Don’t use your brain to guess the Dragon King’s thoughts. The reason the Temple of Asura has grown so powerful, dominating internationally without ever being eradicated, is entirely due to the Dragon King’s leadership.”

Without further words, they arrived at a small, flat-roofed house at the village center, where Chu Lingfeng finally met the legendary Dragon King.

With a buzz cut, a roguish face, and several scars near his eyes that made his gaze look fierce, the Dragon King was currently slurping instant noodles with great satisfaction.

Seeing Chu Lingfeng approach, he said casually, “So you’re the Miracle Doctor Chu? Tell me, what do you want?”

“You… are the Dragon King?”

He was too young. Chu Lingfeng had expected a man in his forties or fifties.

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Xiao Ming wiped the grease from his face. “That’s me. Whatever you couldn’t say over the phone, you can say now.”

Chu Lingfeng took a deep breath and, temporarily disregarding the Dragon King’s living conditions, got straight to the point. “I’m here to propose a collaboration. Dongfang Yang and Si Chen are both hunting you, right? I also have reasons to kill them. If we work together, within three months, Jiuzhou City will be ours!”

Xiao Ming raised an eyebrow. “Elaborate on your plan.”

Chu Lingfeng had already collaborated with Ye Er and received support from the eldest son of the Si family. The only thing he lacked was a solid foundation in Jiuzhou City compared to Dongfang Yang.

But with the Dragon King’s alliance, things would be different.

The Temple of Asura had 100,000 members!

Crushing Jiuzhou City would be child’s play, wouldn’t it?

Yet, to his surprise, after hearing his plan, Xiao Ming outright refused. “Forget it. I won’t get involved in your plan.”

“Wait…” Chu Lingfeng asked urgently, “Why not? If we cooperate, not only will Jiuzhou City fall into our hands, but even Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao will be at your mercy. Especially Su Tao’s father’s situation, you must know more about it than I do.

“With Su Tao under control, wouldn’t the War Hero Mercenary Group have no choice but to submit to the Temple of Asura?

“Such a beauty, can you really stand to see her ruined by someone else?”

His provocation was simple, but the Dragon King was the Dragon King for one reason:

Patience.

Xiao Ming chuckled. “You’re just borrowing the influence of the Ye and Si families to paint me a pretty picture. You want to reap the rewards without lifting a finger?

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“The time isn’t right. I won’t act. Give up.”

Why had the Temple of Asura thrived internationally?

Because of the patience of every Dragon King before him.

Did he really think a few empty promises would make him return to Jiuzhou City?

What a joke. If Chi Song hadn’t been hunting him like a madman, would he have hidden in this remote village?

No matter how big the promise, he had to stay alive to enjoy it.

Returning to Jiuzhou City now? To die?

However….

Xiao Ming tapped the table with his finger. “I know about your recent conflict with Su Tao. If you really want revenge, I can point you in a direction.”

“A direction?”

“Exactly. Though you’ve lost both ears, you’re still decent-looking. Whether you can seize the opportunity depends on you.”

Chu Lingfeng frowned. “Explain clearly.”

Xiao Ming’s lips curled into a meaningful smile. “A certain princess from the capital’s elite circle is about to return from overseas.”

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In the blink of an eye, four more days passed.

Just as Professor Su had predicted, thanks to the rapid recovery of the Orange Cells, Chi Xiaocheng was now able to get out of bed and walk normally on her own.

Though she hadn’t fully recovered to her pre-injury state, she could at least stroll around the hospital without issue.

But today’s focus wasn’t on Chi Xiaocheng’s improved health. Instead, it was on the arrival of Dongfang Yang’s hypnosis master, who had reached Jiuzhou City the night before!

A renowned professor in the country, with countless academic papers to his name and many prestigious international awards under his belt.

More importantly, this master’s surname was Dongfang, direct descendant of Dongfang Yang’s family. His hypnosis skills were inherited, making him the real deal.

Early in the morning, after breakfast, Su Tao began giving Chi Xiaocheng a psychological briefing. “Xiaocheng, don’t worry. Remember what we discussed about memories? Dongfang Yang has invited a highly skilled memory adjustment master.

“This master is here to help you recall your past memories. Just relax and don’t be nervous.”

If anyone was nervous, it was Su Tao. She was trembling far more than Chi Xiaocheng.

Chi Xiaocheng had also been waiting for this day. She smiled faintly. “Tao-Tao, I understand. After these past few days of interaction, I’ve grown more convinced that my memories might indeed have some issues. Having a master help sort them out is a good thing.”

They were waiting for her, and she was waiting for them.

Intermediate Acting was about to level up to Advanced Acting.

‘And Tao-Tao… our relationship will soon take the next step.’