Chapter 636 Detachments Enter Peng Country
After a day, they learned about the true status of the Tuoba family in Peng Country. This single family occupied one-fifth of the entire country's economy, encompassing both legitimate and illicit businesses. Even the highest ruler had to show them some respect.
Moreover, Tuoba Jiang held a status no less than that of a princess, capable of wielding immense influence in Peng Country.
Thinking of Bai Family's second young master's arrogant boasts, Alang felt that the moment he set foot in Peng Country, he would be discovered, the next step would lead to his capture, and the third would likely be beheading.
As for the Hefeng family, they could be considered an old family, even more ancient than the Tuoba family. However, due to a lack of capable successors, they were in steady decline.
In a small country like Peng Country, they were merely a second-rate family. Yet, thanks to an ancestor who had contributed to Peng Country in the past, they were still afforded due honor.
Along was searching for traces of Luo Xueli and Luo Yongfu, who were being monitored after being sent there years ago.
The Bai family also had business dealings in Tuoba Country, though not extensive. Their primary business was supplying a certain rare metal to the domestic market. The quantity was small, but its scarcity made it valuable.
Along found the Bai family's raw material production factory near the border of Peng Country. It was a small mountain surrounded by electric fences. At the foot of the mountain were rows of single-story houses for the workers.
The guards had been notified in advance, and Along was led directly inside. Upon entering an office, he saw a middle-aged compatriot.
"Greetings, Mr. Along. I am Wang Yuping, the supervisor here."
After shaking hands, they got straight to the point.
"Where is Luo Xueli now?"
"I reported this earlier. After Luo Xueli was taken away, she disappeared. We searched the entire Peng Country and couldn't find her."
"Luo Yongfu is also gone?"
"Yes, they disappeared together."
"When did this happen?"
"Uh, it's been over two years now."
Along stared intently at the man, causing him to spill everything.
"Mr. Along, I really dispatched many people to search at the time. When we couldn't find them, I figured they were just people being watched and not allowed to return home.
Their passports and other documents are still with me. They couldn't have escaped anyway. So, I let them be, not wanting them to implicate me."
Along remained silent, waiting for the man to confess everything.
Wang Yuping became increasingly uneasy under his gaze. What did this mean?
"Mr. Along, you don't believe me?"
Along directly placed the gun from his waist on the table.
"Don't, don't be impulsive. Let me think. Before they disappeared, I saw a black car with a totem parked on the back mountain."
"Draw it."
"Okay, I'll draw it. No, no need to draw it. It's the totem of the Hefeng family."
Along stood up, grabbed the gun, and pressed it against Wang Yuping's head.
"You've made an unforgivable mistake. Aren't you going to tell the whole truth? The surroundings are all electric fences. Unless someone deliberately cut the power or personally sent them away, do you want to be electrocuted?"
"I'll tell you, I swear I'm not hiding anything. Back then, Luo Yongfu bribed me with a set of top-grade jewelry to let them go. I was unwilling at first, but who knew they had already contacted someone from the Hefeng family through other channels.
As you know, this factory isn't large, and the staff are all local hires. There are less than ten of our own people. What power do I have to fight against them? I could only let them leave."
Along nudged the man's head with the gun again.
"Don't even think about running. Your relatives are all still in the country, aren't they?"
"Yes, I won't run. I absolutely won't run."
After leaving, Along called Young Master Zi.
"If they didn't take their passports, they either changed their names and got new ones or are still in Peng Country. First, thoroughly investigate everything about the Hefeng family."
"Understood."
Within ten days, nearly 150 people entered Mengkong Country in batches. Zi Yisheng housed them all in a manor in the suburbs, intensifying their training. A bloody battle was expected soon.
Along and Alang also sent all the information they could find.
The important individuals gathered to study the situation in Peng Country.
"Luo Xueli and her father are currently untraceable, but the Hefeng family is easier to deal with than I imagined. My only concern is the Tuoba family discovering our presence and interfering. In Peng Country, there's nothing the Tuoba family can't find out."
"I suggest we directly capture a few important figures from the Hefeng family. After administering drugs, they'll reveal everything."
Ye Mu'en knew that such secrets would only be known to a few important people within the Hefeng family, even if they found out. It was unlikely they would spread the word before gaining anything.
This time, Bai Chenxi no longer spoke of seducing Tuoba Jiang. Even in a small country, it was someone else's territory, and she was a person of immense influence.
"Our appearances are already very different from the people of Peng Country. Any appearance will attract attention. The Hefeng family will pay special attention to this aspect, and we'll be at a disadvantage with the pincer attack from the two families."
Zi Yisheng nodded, tapping his fingers on the armrest.
"Then let's stir up trouble for them first. The Tuoba family's shipping, the Hefeng family's timber plantations. They will enter Peng Country in batches. Once in place, they will act. After creating trouble, we will immediately capture Hefeng Mian and administer the drug."
"Yes, this will require coordination. Team One will be responsible for creating as much trouble as possible. Team Two will breach the Hefeng family; those people are no match for them. Team Three will await news from Team Two, coordinate, and rescue the captured individuals."
Ye Mu'en calculated that at least sixty people would be needed.
"I will lead the team this time."
"I want to be the deputy."
Mo Lin was afraid of being left out. This was a rare opportunity for combat, and he couldn't miss it. Furthermore, Luo Xueli had to die by his hand.
Ye Mu'en patted Mo Lin's shoulder. This young man had indeed joined his team for a period.
"I will arrange a large ship here for evacuation in advance. If we cannot withdraw through normal channels, we will leave by sea."
Zi Yisheng pointed to the coastline of Peng Country. Sailing out two hundred nautical miles would lead them into international waters, where they could then transfer to the nearest country, Luolong, where someone would be waiting.
"Okay, we'll depart in three days. The rest will be for me and the brothers to discuss the specific plan."
With his elder brother-in-law leading the team, Zi Yisheng felt much more at ease. His combat experience was the most extensive, and he possessed strong adaptability.
Ye Shengge took out all the strange medicinal powders from her spatial dimension. Each person carrying some would be very useful in times of crisis.
"Brother, please be careful with everything."
"Don't worry, I guarantee we'll all return safely."
Ye Shengge sighed, blaming herself for burdening everyone.
Zi Yisheng ordered the people preparing to come over to stop. Traveling from their country to Peng Country was closer, and if any trouble arose, they could dispatch people from their own country for assistance.
Ye Mu'en and his group of sixty-six people entered Peng Country in three batches over three days. They were immediately noticed by the Tuoba family.
Ye Mu'en, leading more than a dozen people, stayed behind to deal with the Tuoba family. The rest dispersed into teams to begin their actions.