The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 339 - 249 Breakthrough Progress_2

Chapter 339: Chapter 249 Breakthrough Progress_2

To truly attempt recruiting Yan Xiaobao, the white-haired boy understood that things would not settle down peacefully after their conversation. The only outcome he could foresee was the two factions eventually engaging in violent conflict, yet the Rong Family and their allies remained oblivious to the progress made by Deng Xiaoping and the Wang Family.

Sighing, Yan Xiaobao once again gazed out of the window, as the faces of all his friends appeared in front of him. Wang Julong and Deng Wu were undoubtedly the ones he had spent the most time with, but he would never sacrifice the Rong twins for everything they had done for him in his younger days.

Gao Yan and Ma Kong were both part of the Rong Sect. If a real battle were to occur, they might fight one another. Yan Xiaobao did not wish to see his friends fighting amongst themselves, and he was lost in contemplation as he considered his options.

"Did you tell him?" The next day, Wang Julong asked Deng Wu as the two gathered with the Deng Family. The two families had reunited to discuss the upcoming plans.

Looking toward the horizon, Deng Wu nodded. "Yan Xiaobao trusts us," he said, a faint bitter smile flashing across his face, with a glint of happiness in his eyes. "Even after telling him what was happening, he actually trusts us." Wang Julong smiled at the handsome man beside her, a slight blush appearing on her cheeks, as if she had received the most beautiful compliment in the world.

"I knew he would trust us," she said cheerfully. "When his friends speak of him, they always say he is so kind-hearted that—after everything they’ve been through together—he wouldn’t distrust you."

Watching Wang Julong and hearing her words, Deng Wu couldn’t help but chuckle. Rising from the pair of chairs they had occupied, he slowly walked toward the hall, where the elders were frantically debating which plan to follow.

While Yan Xiaobao had acquired some crucial information, he remained silent for a time, knowing that although the Deng Family and Wang Family were prepared to act, nothing significant would occur this year. Everything required perfect planning and timing—matters that could not afford impulsiveness.

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The Wang Family was different. They did not partake in Liluo City’s battle for greed, nor were they driven out for reasons of revenge.

At present, Deng Xiaoping’s family and the Wang Family had already agreed that Deng Zengying would become the new City Lord, as long as the Wang Family was permitted to seize everything belonging to the Rong Family.

As for which of the two families initiated this rebellion, Hui Yue remained clueless and only conveyed the truth—that pinpointing the mastermind behind it was immaterial.

What concerned him was that his friends were being divided by the two factions, and Yan Xiaobao felt he had to make an important decision.

However, Yan Xiaobao was not the only one facing a critical decision. The Deng and Wang Families ensured that no one knew of their plans from the start, yet they tried to draw the brilliant young prodigy to connect with a highly respected expert, which left them frustrated.

Not only had he refused to join their ranks, but now he had some degree of understanding of their plans. If he divulged this intel to the City Lord, their scheme would collapse, and their hopes of overthrowing Lord Rong Liang would be dashed.

Unfortunately, Hui Yue—a student of a respected expert—was impossible to eliminate, as they knew the expert would exact vengeance. Someone’s reckless actions posed a far greater threat than the possibility of a young boy informing the City Lord.

Recently, Lord Rong Liang had been busy crafting something he called the "sewer system," which vastly improved the living standards of the city’s impoverished areas, not to mention his sudden investment in mining for Magic Gems and minerals.

This was evidently sparked by Yan Xiaobao, as the two major families seized the opportunity to bribe other households and lure them into their factions. In particular, rumors of the City Lord introducing an entirely transformative mining mechanism began circulating. This stirred envy and greed among numerous impoverished aristocratic families. Magic Crystals were undoubtedly among the treasures they coveted.

Though Liluo City’s surface appeared unchanged, information began trickling into the underground. Once the servants gathered all the data, they relayed it to Gao Yan.

Gao Yan, a member of the Rong Sect, passed everything he obtained directly to the twins, who then brought it back home.

Though the rumors were far from reality, they soon discovered that something was indeed unfolding, including the Deng Family recruiting additional households to ally with them. This wasn’t unprecedented, but the urgency it displayed was troubling for the Rong Sect.

The Rong twins sat in Yan Xiaobao’s mansion, summoning their entire group of friends. Standing in the middle of the living room, their expressions were filled with doubt and suspicion as they eyed Deng Wu and Wang Julong warily.

"We don’t know what’s happening," Rong Xing chose her words carefully, beginning her statement. "All we know is that the Wang Family and the Deng Family are plotting something, but no matter how much we dig, it’s impossible to uncover any information about their plan." A worried expression surfaced on her face as her gaze never strayed from the two friends.

"If you know anything, please tell us." She spoke in a calm voice. Rong Xing was a prideful girl. She believed herself capable of completing any task and looking after herself under any circumstances, but here she was, seeking help from those who should have been adversaries.

Yan Xiaobao initially contemplated responding to her request, as it was clear she was in a very precarious and painful situation. However, his ultimate decision was to refrain from taking any action as long as his two groups of friends remained in opposition.

Yan Xiaobao trusted all of his friends, including Wang Julong and Deng Wu. He had no position to choose between them, nor between the Rong twins or those from Gao Yan and Ma Gang. Yan Xiaobao simply decided to step back and let the group resolve things on its own. Should it escalate into an all-out battle, Yan Xiaobao resolved to do everything in his power to save his friends. He was adamant that not a single one would die.

This was one of the reasons Yan Xiaobao trained like a madman. The white-haired young boy chose not to join a real battle unless all his friends aligned with one side or if any of them faced danger. He didn’t care if he had to rely on Lan Feng to ensure his friends’ safety. Friends were the people one could rely on when it mattered most; even if Yan Xiaobao put himself in harm’s way, he knew it was worth it to save them.

Although Lan Feng regarded his own goals as paramount, he refrained from arguing with Yan Xiaobao’s personal decision on handling the current situation.

"To call oneself a man, one must strengthen oneself, even with the possibility of death. Friendship isn’t cheap. While our goals are important, we must never forget how we achieve those goals, which makes decisions like this equally meaningful."

Sinking back into his chair, Yan Xiaobao observed Wang Julong and Deng Wu, curious about how they would respond to the dilemma, especially considering Deng Wu’s feelings for Rong Xing.

"My heart, my flower!" Deng Wu began, but when he saw Zhuang Yan’s stern demeanor, his expression suddenly turned serious, and he completely ignored the carefully crafted lines he had prepared earlier.

"I don’t know," he shrugged, speaking nonchalantly. Watching this man, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but admit Deng Wu was an exceptional actor. No one could discern the truth—that Deng Wu had in fact already explained the entire plan to Yan Xiaobao.

"Our families are well aware of our relationship," Wang Julong said in an apologetic tone, taking over. "Whenever we’re around, they never mention anything important."

Yan Xiaobao was about to let out a verbal scoff, but he managed to turn it into a cough, cutting off her apology swiftly. Glancing at everyone present, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but feel sadness as he noticed the confusion and chaos in the Rong twins’ eyes.

He let out a deep sigh and stood up. "We’re all friends," he said gently, placing a hand on Rong Xing’s shoulder. "I’m certain no one here wants anyone else to be harmed. I can promise that if anyone tries to hurt you, their malice will shield my dead body. This applies to everyone, because I truly think of each one of you as my friend."

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