Chapter 551 Old Man Baili Finally Caught
The team scattered to search, their eyes scanning the low-lying grass. Zi Yi Sheng also looked around.
"What's going on?"
Ye Mu En arrived, relieved to see Zi Yi Sheng standing unharmed.
"He just disappeared. I don't believe anyone can fly or burrow underground."
"Were you chasing him the whole time?"
"No, he just flickered at the underground entrance we found earlier and vanished. His speed was beyond imagination, and there was nowhere to hide on the path."
"Alright, I'll handle the rest. You stay here."
Ye Mu En also went after him.
"If you see an underground entrance, throw smoke. Suffocate them."
"Yes!"
Old Man Baili's head was spinning from the bumpy ride. Seeing a person in white standing before him, his first reaction was caution.
"Who are you?"
"Baili Qing, you're truly useless."
"Who are you? How long has it been since anyone dared to call me by my full name?"
"The Baili family's glory for a century was ruined by you. Do you still have the nerve to mention your name?"
"Who are you?"
The white-clothed person squatted in front of Old Man Baili, but his face was covered, revealing only his eyes.
"You should be glad the old family head sent me to save you."
"My grandfather? Wasn't he already gone? How can he still send you to save me?"
"You don't need to know. I'm only saving you this once. After this, I have no more ties with the Baili family."
"There's an underground entrance here, hurry and release the smoke."
The white-clothed person immediately threw Old Man Baili over his back.
"I'll take you wherever you want to go. From now on, it's up to you."
"Did my grandfather say what I should do in the future?"
"Tch, dreaming."
Thick smoke pursued them. The white-clothed person quickened his pace, his movements as agile as a fast-running monkey.
"Cough, cough, cough, cough. Zi Yi Sheng, that bastard is truly ruthless. Leeches are less persistent than him."
"Shut up. This is all your own doing."
Ye Mu En was also running above. As soon as smoke was thrown down, another entrance would emit smoke. He had to intercept before the smoke appeared. Other personnel were also surrounding the area.
Each car roof had a sniper. If they spotted the target, they were to fire.
"If you find the target, shoot regardless of whether they live or die."
Zi Yi Sheng refused to believe he couldn't take them down one by one. His patience had reached its limit.
"Yes."
Wei Liu also climbed onto a car roof and took the sniper rifle handed to him. He was the best marksman.
The white-clothed person's ears were sharp. He heard footsteps above. He navigated through one turn after another, searching for a path without sound.
"Let me make this clear, if we get cornered, I'll only protect myself."
"No, you promised my grandfather."
"My ancestor promised your grandfather. Otherwise, go to the underworld and settle it with my ancestor."
Old Man Baili, already nauseous from the jolting, felt like spitting blood upon hearing the other's words.
"Damn it, so many people. It seems hard to get away."
"Think of a way. I still have very important things to do."
"Idiot, you're dragging me down instead of enjoying a good life. Is it easy for me to come here?"
The white-clothed person saw the nearest exit and stomped on the wall, charging out. But as soon as his upper body emerged, he was kicked flying.
"Holy crap, you're trying to kill me."
Old Man Baili was also thrown so hard he lost consciousness.
Ye Mu En gave the white-clothed person no chance to fight back, launching a series of kicks.
"Damn it, I'll fight you to the death!"
After several more kicks, the white-clothed person exploded. He slammed the ground and leaped up. But as soon as he got up, he was shot.
"Holy crap, you guys are dishonorable. Who shoots from behind?"
The shot hit the white-clothed person's shoulder, missing vital organs. He raised his hands in surrender and didn't dare to sit up.
"Stop shooting, I'll hand over Old Man Baili. Let me go, okay?"
Ye Mu En, wary of any tricks, stepped on one of his legs. He threatened to cripple him if he moved.
"Brother, no, no. I'm just someone fulfilling a dying wish. I really have nothing to do with Old Man Baili."
A large group of people rushed over. The white-clothed person resigned himself to his fate, knowing he couldn't escape.
"Can you at least stop the bleeding? I'm afraid I'll bleed to death."
Ye Mu En initially didn't want to bother with the white-clothed person, as someone else would interrogate him. But he felt that this person's way of speaking was a bit too modern, not belonging to this era.
"Treat his wound, and take this one to our place."
Zi Yi Sheng arrived at this moment, standing before the still unconscious Old Man Baili.
"Take him directly to the highest interrogation room."
"Yes."
Ye Mu En pointed to the white-clothed person on the ground. His true face was now revealed: a young man in his early twenties.
"I'll take this person first. He's a bit strange. I'll return him to you after I figure things out."
Zi Yi Sheng was also interested in the white-clothed person. He wanted to know how he achieved such speed.
"Alright. It would be best if you can find out how he achieved his incredible skill."
"Hey, can you really not let me go? I'm absolutely not a bad person. Saving Old Man Baili was just a favor my ancestor owed.
I'm so wronged. I haven't had enough fun yet. Will I be sentenced? My clean record will be tarnished."
The white-clothed person was a chatterbox. Ye Mu En simply knocked him unconscious.
"Let's go. It's finally over."
"Hopefully."
Zi Yi Sheng immediately went to the hospital. Regardless of what happened next, he needed to share the good news with his wife to reassure her and allow her to focus on her recovery.
Meanwhile, Ye Sheng Ge, in a wheelchair, was visiting Gu Miao. She could actually walk, but Ah Sen and the others didn't agree.
Gu Miao had lost a lot of blood and was in a semi-conscious state. He knew Ye Sheng Ge had entered but couldn't react much.
Ye Sheng Ge felt guilty seeing the once robust man, who was now pale and lying in bed, lacking the strength to even move.
"Thank you."
Gu Miao blinked. He wanted to say it was unnecessary but lacked the strength to even make a sound.
"After this is over, don't go to the island anymore. Let Gu Ning and my children attend school together. Mingcheng's educational standards are higher."
Gu Miao became anxious. He didn't want his life-saving act to bind others. He would have saved anyone, but he went all out because it was Ye Sheng Ge, wanting to make up for Ye Ya Ge in some way.
Ye Sheng Ge saw Gu Miao open his mouth, but no sound came out.
"Don't rush. You'll need some time to recover. You can think about it slowly during this period. Whatever decision you make, I will respect it."
Just then, Old Gu arrived. He smiled upon seeing Ye Sheng Ge.
"You two children are lucky to be alive. You must take good care of yourselves from now on and stop worrying me."
"Thank you for your concern, Old Gu."
"Hahaha, indeed. I'm exhausted. Later, ask Zi Yi Sheng to help me apply for a few months of leave. I've been stuck here for years."
"Alright. If you can't get it done, I won't let him come home."
Old Gu was pleased. His movements became gentler as he examined Gu Miao.
"Good. In two to three days, you'll have some strength. You're a stubborn one, aren't you?"
Gu Miao closed his eyes. This old man was good at dissecting people.
"See, this kid has a terrible temper. He'll have trouble finding a wife later."
There was nothing Old Gu didn't know. He never treated anyone without understanding their situation.
Ye Sheng Ge pressed her forehead. Why was this old man digging into people's scars?
Gu Miao didn't even flutter an eyelid, silently resisting.
"This kid is too unlikable. Alright, hurry up and get him out of here."
"I'll take him away as soon as he's better."
"It's the young lady who is considerate. I've never had a daughter to dote on me."
Who would dare to respond to that? She already had too many people to dote on.
Old Gu, not hearing the response he wanted, pouted so much his lips almost formed a rotten apricot and huffed loudly before leaving.
Zi Yi Sheng happened to run into him. Old Gu didn't even glance at him.
"What's wrong with him? Is he acting up again?"
"Becoming more childlike."
Zi Yi Sheng entered the room and nodded at Gu Miao first. Seeing his wife looking better, his heart finally settled.
"Old Man Baili has been caught."
"That's great! Wasn't he hiding quite well?"
"Mainly because we’ve dismantled so many of his hideouts, especially these past two days where we destroyed every one we found based on the patterns you provided. He had no choice but to keep fleeing, but with our people everywhere outside, where could he run?"
"Everyone has worked hard. Please convey my thanks to my eldest brother and tell him I'll compensate each brother who participated in the operation with a thousand yuan."
"Alright. I'll thank them on their behalf."
What was this compared to? How much money had she spent because of this turmoil? Just finding the people who donated blood to her cost a jewelry company. Nothing is worth more than life!
Gu Miao watched the couple interact. He had never experienced such warmth with Ye Ya Ge. So this was what it looked like when two people truly loved each other.
"After sweeping through again in two to three days, if there are no problems, the children can go to school."
"I just suggested that Gu Miao stay in Mingcheng after he recovers, so the children can attend school together."
"I was thinking the same thing."
Gu Miao's eyes held a hint of helplessness. Were these two going to help him find a wife? And then help him grow old?
"Let him rest. We'll come back tomorrow."
"Okay, Gu Miao, rest well."
Gu Miao watched the door close, a rare hint of a smile in his eyes. These two were indeed very similar.
After the white-clothed man had the bullet removed and his wound bandaged, he was directly taken to the interrogation room. No painkillers or IV fluids were given.
"Hey, at least give me some anti-inflammatory medicine. I'm afraid I'll get a fever later."
Ye Mu En walked in. Only the two of them were in the room, no one else.
"Name, age, home address."