Master Bai! This Celestial Fox Spirit Is Asking For Divorce-Chapter 399: Episode 42.9 Dealing With The Aftermath

Thanks to the swift response of the Hunter Association, the police and the Bai Family’s security, Edison Wen’s side remained safe. The kidnappers in the remaining van were swiftly subdued and taken into custody, all of them ending up behind bars.

In fact, they were the fortunate ones. Those who crossed paths with Shen Yuan and Bai Tingfeng had to be rushed to a nearby hospital, suffering concussions and severe injuries—serious enough that awakened healers were required just to bring them back to consciousness.

The attackers paid a heavy price.

However, that did not mean everyone was satisfied.

"So you want me to go home, pop a bottle of whisky, and sleep peacefully as if I wasn’t just nearly gunned down by forty people? Are you fucking kidding me?!" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

As the target of the attack, Edison Wen was shaken to the core.

He was a normal citizen.

There was no way he could calmly process the fact that he had just survived a deadly ordeal.

He was panicking, and the police who were questioning him noticed it. So, he was advised, "Mr Wen, I know today’s events hit you pretty hard. You must be tired. It would be best if you rest now."

"— But I can’t rest in peace knowing that some people are out there targeting me, God! I don’t even know why they are after me." Edison Wen messed up his hair like he was losing his mind. "So, no! I can’t rest."

He banged the table with his fist.

"You’re asking me to walk out of here blind. If something happens to me tomorrow, who takes responsibility—me, or you?"

"Mr Wen, please be patient. We are still verifying some facts. It would be counterproductive if we—"

"Then, I will not leave! I will wait here until you show me the results of the investigation."

And so, Edison Wen made more problems in the police station. His bodyguards-slash-uncover-agents are left with nothing but a feeling of fatigue.

It’s not like they can’t understand where Edison was coming from. Victims deserve to know the reason why they were being attacked. That in itself was justice.

However, what they are facing now is the Cardinals. It is an organization that occupies the top spot on their country’s most wanted list— a VIP among VIPs.

They can’t divulge information about them to a civilian (especially, one whom they target) without a clear plan from the higher-ups.

"Boss, let’s patiently wait for—"

"Mr Edison Wen?" An authoritative voice cut off the ongoing chaos with awesome steadiness.

Even the thick-skinned actor couldn’t help but stop his mouth from running off, and he stood aside meekly.

"I am Xia Jinhai from Hunter Association. I am here to help you with your situation," Xia Jinhai briefly introduced himself, and not even a smile could be found on his face.

Edison Wen is the type who preys on the weak and worships the strong. The moment he saw one of the country’s prized S-class awakener, his overbearing and unreasonable attitude disappeared as if everything he showed was nothing but an apparition.

"W-what kind of help?"

Xia Jinhai didn’t answer, but instead just stared at the tense alpha male.

It’s been a while since he met an alpha who folds like a shy plant to a beta like him. He didn’t even use his awakened powers to exert dominance... What a laughable man.

"I can only provide you with a few pieces of information, but make no mistake. These are all important. Listen carefully, that is, if you want to live a long life."

Edison Wen gulped his saliva. A cold sweat trickled down his nape.

"We just confirmed that the people who attacked you are all part of the Cardinals."

"What?!" Edison’s face was ashen, as if he had seen a ghost. One couldn’t blame his strong reaction. It is now well-known how evil the Cardinals are all over the world.

And to become a target of that notorious organization was enough to make his composure crumble.

Edison Wen sat back on his chair, looking like a deflated balloon.

If only he were known for being nice, Xia Jinhai would give some warmth to the man. However, Xia Jinhai doesn’t feel sorry for Edison Wen.

Instead, he continued in a cold voice, "I hope you understand now how dangerous your situation is. From now on, we will place securities all over you, and we will provide you with a safehouse. We highly suggest that you halt your business in the entertainment industry, or else, you might experience another attack from the Cardinals."

Edison opened and closed his trembling lips for some time before finally speaking, "W-wait. Why is this happening to me? I didn’t do anything— I never went close to those terrorist bastards! I am just an actor!"

"What should I do to get this target mark off my back?"

Xia Jinhai pressed his lips tight. That question was despair-inducing. He simply can’t answer that question, especially now that Chairman Mao issued an order to keep that matter confidential.

"You’re old enough to understand that not every problem is born from a mistake. Sometimes, our very existence is the problem."

Edison Wen’s jaw hit the floor.

What does that mean? Is his obnoxiousness that bad that the Cardinal attacked him?

Xia Jinhai shrugged his shoulders and turned his back. His job here was finished.

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Back to the amusement park.

"No. I will not put any of my squad members into the security details of that arrogant one. Over my dead, gorgeous body. Go ask the other squad, the police or the army. I will not let more of my agents suffer in the hands of that pathetic excuse of a human being."

Fsss... Boom!

The noise of an angry boss from the other side of the phone was interrupted by the sound of exploding fireworks. The dark sky got painted by a myriad of colours, blooming like a beautiful flower.

"Dude, I don’t care if he dies or not. All I care about is that he will not be used by the Cardinals in any way— You know what? I honestly think it would be great if he already kicked the bucket. That’s less concern for us."

Fsss....

A scream came out of the phone speaker. Just in time for another fireworks to pop in the night sky.

Boom!

"Okay, Daddy. Chill. I am not shirking my duties, okay? I decided not to follow your order because if I allot agents from my squad to look after Edison Wen, the security of other people included in the list will be compromised. You know I will never forsake the lives of the innocent—"

Shen Yuan paused with an arrogant smirk playing around his pink lips. "It’s good that you can understand my point. So? Are we good now?"

Shen Yuan laughed while holding his belly. "Shit. You are too stressed, Chairman Mao. Just go home and have a lot of sex. You are not a delight to talk to while I am on an outing. Bye!

"I thought I just overheard a conversation between two mentally ill people." Bai Tingfeng commented.

It may not be obvious with Shen Yuan’s shameless and loud way of talking over the phone, but Bai Tingfeng has been standing by his side for God knows how long.

"Honestly, I don’t know whether you are fighting or joking at each other."

"Hmph!" Shen Yuan leaned to Bai Tingfeng’s side, pouting. He was blankly looking at the figure of his son, who was running around with his foxfire beasts and Yangyang.

Bai Weisheng and Rong Suyin are following the boy closely, making sure that he will not trip.

"Chairman Mao is the joke. He said that he already had a feeling that the Cardinals are moving in silence, but he didn’t act on it due to a lack of evidence. Now, he is punching himself in the face."

"Wait. Did anything come up in the investigation?" Bai Tingfeng protectively sneaked his arm around Shen Yuan’s waist. It was as if he was curbing his worry and concern by making sure that his hands were on his husband.

It’s kind of ironic that while they are back in the amusement park, watching the fireworks display with their laughing son and parents, they are here, talking about a serious crime.

Well, that is partially the reason why they decided to go back here after delivering the criminals to prison. They wanted to soften the impact of the bad news as it landed.

Shen Yuan nodded, "Several of the people arrested are confirmed to have taken part in the kidnapping incident that happened earlier this week. Their awakened powers led to their confirmation of guilt. I didn’t even know that was possible."

Bai Tingfeng’s hand tightened on Shen Yuan’s waist.

"The kidnapped students are presumably undiscovered members of the Wei family. Just like me from my mother’s side, they have the blessed blood of the fox spirits."

Bai Tingfeng and Shen Yuan looked at each other. Their eyes were conversing in silence.

"Fuck," For the first time in a long while, Shen Yuan heard Bai Tingfeng curse.

He bit his lower lip and whispered, "Fuck, indeed."

The Cardinals shifted their attention from their family to other people. They finally get the break they were asking for.

But for some reason, they don’t feel any joy.

Shen Yuan feels... empty.

"What should I do, Tingfeng?" Shen Yuan asked. It seems like the dynamics between him and the Cardinals changed.