Chapter 131: Senior Sister Bai, It's Me

Zhao Xiangyu mustered the courage to ask this question not only out of curiosity, but also because he was worried about Jiang Cheng's whereabouts.

He thought Jiang Cheng was a decent person.

As a result, hearing his own master's words, he was stunned.

"Originally these matters should have been told to you; since there's an opportunity today, I'll tell you."

The Old Man glanced at Bai Wei, then fixed his gaze on Zhao Xiangyu.

"The real Dawn Society died decades ago; the current Dawn Society is merely a counterfeit. It appears to act righteously, eliminating evil, but it's actually a ploy to deceive. When you first join, they give you missions to assassinate targets; indeed those people deserve death. Yet as you become accustomed and indulge in that self‑satisfaction, they gradually assign you tasks to eliminate dissenters. Some of those people truly deserve to die, but there are also innocents who may have simply offended the Dawn Society or its hidden benefactors."

"What!"

Zhao Xiangyu was greatly startled.

"Kid, you're still too naive; wherever there is profit, there will be conflict."

The Old Man shook his head, "In the Poor District, two gangs clash over a street, blood flowing like a river. Do you think the Outer City District is any better? The true masterminds behind the Wild Wolf Gang and the Iron Fist Gang, even in the Outer City District, are merely pawns of the real hidden puppet masters."

"That kid thinks highly of himself, treats himself as a figure, believes he's some kind of hero, wants to act righteously and punish evil—does he even deserve that?"

The Old Man sneered, his eyes full of contempt.

Zhao Xiangyu's head buzzed.

Even those who back the Iron Fist Gang are just pawns? Could the hidden mastermind in the Inner City District also be someone else's pawn? "Remember what I say today; keep your distance from those people. If you get too close and I find out, I will have to clean up the house."

"Yes!"

"Got it, master."

"It won't happen, it won't."

Xiao Yuanqing and Zhao Xiangyu were both quite frightened.

The Old Man's gaze turned to Bai Wei.

"Yes, master."

Bai Wei's pretty face turned pale with fear.

"Just saying it does nothing; what about that kid's family—how long do you plan to let them stay in your house?"

Hearing that, Bai Wei immediately fell into a dilemma.

She had long heard of the Dawn Society, so she fully believed her master's words; contact with Dawn Society members could implicate not only herself but also the Martial Arts Hall.

But if she went to retrieve Jiang Cheng's family, could the Iron Fist Gang let them go? Even if Jiang Cheng acted wrongly, his family are innocent.

"Still hesitating! Still hesitating!"

The Old Man was fuming.

"Do you have to wait until they come looking for you before you feel regret? All of us have been implicated because of you, and only then do you realize you're wrong?"

"No, master, I didn't mean that, I, I…"

Bai Wei was as frantic as an ant on a hot pan.

Yet her phone rang at that moment.

She jumped, quickly took out the phone and hung up.

This wasn't the time to answer.

But barely two seconds after hanging up, the phone rang again.

She hung up again.

A moment later, it rang once more.

Bai Wei was about to burst into tears, intending to turn the phone off first.

"Answer!"

The Old Man realized his lapse, picked up a nearby cup and took two sips.

Bai Wei quickly answered, intending to say a couple of words and hang up, but on the other end a long‑missed voice sounded.

"Senior Sister Bai, it's me, Jiang Cheng." "Jiang Shidi!"

She was caught off guard and shouted in surprise.

Instantly, the others in the room were also startled, their pupils dilating in unison.

Jiang Cheng?

Was it his call? "It's me, Senior Sister Bai."

Jiang Cheng forced a wry smile, "I'm really sorry for troubling you these past days, even causing your master to lock you up. Are you okay now?"

"No, I'm fine, I'm fine."

Bai Wei timidly glanced at the Old Man, "Why did you suddenly call me?"

"Here's the thing, I plan to take my family out of the house you're providing, Senior Sister Bai, so I wanted to inform you and also express my thanks. Thanks to your shelter, my family has been safe these past days."

Hearing this, Bai Wei finally relaxed.

"It's nothing, I had already agreed to that. By the way, I heard you joined the Dawn Society?"

"Junior sister."

Zeng Zhiten spoke up with a reminder; the old master's face was becoming increasingly off.

"Jiang Shidi, be careful; it's not as good as you think there."

Bai Wei finished quickly, unwilling to hear Jiang Cheng's reply, and hung up the phone.

She thought she would try calling back after returning.

The Old Man snorted coldly, "What did he say?"

"He said his family has already been taken back, master; now we shouldn't have to worry about anyone causing trouble for us, right?" Bai Wei's face showed a smile.

"Don't think I don't know your little scheme."

The Old Man glared at her.

"You still gave that kid a chance to send word, but unfortunately it's already too late; over these years, anyone who joined them I have never seen quit alive, and that kid won't be an exception. Fine, since he has already taken his family away, this matter ends here. If anyone asks later, you all say you don't know."

"Yes, Master."

"Hmm, let's disperse."

The elder waved his hand, then looked at Bai Wei and said, "Don't think about calling that kid back; their numbers are encrypted, you can't dial them. Also, from now on have no contact with that kid, otherwise it won't be like this time, where a day or two of confinement would have been enough."

"Understood, Master," Bai Wei nodded obediently.

The group walked out of the room.

"Junior sister, remember what Master just said; let the past stay in the past," Zeng Zhiten sighed lightly.

"Hmm, I understand, senior brother."

"Yes, junior sister."

After Xiao Yuanqing emerged, a smile instantly appeared on his face as he stepped in front of Bai Wei.

"Master is right; that kid is a troublemaker, wherever he goes peace is impossible. See, right? That's why he joined the Dawn Society, haha. Fortunately Master didn't take him as a disciple; otherwise our entire martial hall would have been implicated."

"Is that all?"

Bai Wei stared at him expressionlessly.

"Speak, it's over," Xiao Yuanqing stammered.

"If it's over, please step aside; hearing a despicable scoundrel like you speak is filthy to my ears."

"Junior sister, you!"

Xiao Yuanqing felt both ashamed and angry.

(End of chapter)