The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 597: News of the Grand Event

Because Shadow was unaware of the escape mechanism in the mansion’s hall, it was already too late for him to stop it when Ye Chenfeng swiftly activated it. Ye Chenfeng and the others, along with the sofas, descended to the underground, and as soon as the sofas reached the bottom, the opening in the ground immediately closed up, restoring quiet to the entire hall.

The usually expressionless face of Shadow finally showed a change; until now, no one had managed to escape from his clutches. He clenched his fists tightly, and the veins on the back of his hand bulged, indicating just how furious he was inside. He felt like he had been played by Ye Chenfeng.

Shadow remembered Ye Chenfeng had moved a cup of a special color on the coffee table to activate the mechanism. He hurriedly tried to move the same cup, but no matter what he did, he couldn’t activate the mechanism. Eventually, he even broke the cup that triggered the mechanism right off the coffee table.

When Li Yaguo installed this mechanism, he had thought everything through very thoroughly. The mechanism could only be triggered from the outside once; to activate it again, one would have to enter the mechanism and reset it. Thus, Shadow was completely unable to trigger the mechanism again in the hall of the mansion.

"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Shadow’s lifeless eyes stared at the ground where Ye Chenfeng and the others had disappeared, and the Level 10 Soul Force inside him roared to life. He punched the ground fiercely, attempting to break through it.

Behind Shadow, Abert, Rister, and the other three Family Heads watched Ye Chenfeng and his group make their escape alive, their expressions turning ugly. They knew Ye Chenfeng’s capabilities very well; if Ye Chenfeng wanted to assassinate them, it would be an easy feat. Remembering the merciless words they had spoken to Ye Chenfeng earlier, they began to regret them inside.

Meanwhile.

Ye Chenfeng, Wang Li, Hei Xin, and Li Yaguo, among others, sat on the sofas that had safely descended into the underground. Ye Chenfeng said with a smile, "Brother Li, this escape mechanism of yours is amazing."

As soon as Ye Chenfeng finished speaking, they heard continuous pounding sounds from above. Dust and rubble began to fall densely from the ceiling. Ye Chenfeng knew it must be Shadow attacking the ground with his Level 10 Soul Force. Given the strength of Level 10 Soul Force, Ye Chenfeng estimated the ground would be broken through in about three minutes. He urged everyone, "We need to leave here quickly; we can’t delay any longer."

There were six cars parked in the underground garage; Li Yaguo pointed to a modified van that could seat more than ten people and said, "There are so many of us here; we can only take this van. However, this van has been modified. Whether it’s the engine, the glass, the tires, or the material of the body, it’s definitely not worse than a Hummer."

Ye Chenfeng took the car keys from Li Yaguo. As the best driver present, he opened the driver’s door, and once he saw Li Yaguo, Hei Xin, and the others were also in the car, he immediately started the engine. The loud and powerful engine sounds filled the underground garage.

This modified van indeed lived up to its reputation; the sound of the engine alone could excite countless racing enthusiasts.

As time passed, the debris falling from the ceiling went from small chips to larger stones. Ye Chenfeng slammed the accelerator down, and the car roared out like a wild cheetah on the run.

The exit of the subterranean garage was an upward sloping ramp, and an automatic shutter door stood in the way. It wasn’t until then that Li Yaguo realized he hadn’t opened it. He said anxiously, "Brother Ye, the button to open the shutter door is on the wall next to the car. I’ll get out and press it."

"Brother Li, with the materials used in this car after it was modified, can it burst through the shutter door unscathed?" The car had already started, and Ye Chenfeng didn’t want to stop and waste more time facing off against a Level 10 Soul Force expert, which was no joke.

"Brother Ye, there’s absolutely no problem with that; the worst that could happen is a little paint getting scratched off," Li Yaguo answered.

"Then why waste time? Let’s break through directly," Ye Chenfeng pressed the accelerator to the floor, the roar of the engine like a tiger’s growl. With a "bang," the car smashed through the shutter door. Because they were driving up a steep incline at high speed, the moment the vehicle left the underground garage, it soared into the air, as if it had grown wings.

The silver-white moonlight poured through the car windows into the interior. Sitting in the back seat, Qin Yi suddenly shouted, "Boss, this is too thrilling! Ever since following you, I feel like I’m in a movie every day."

Wang Li, Hei Xin, and others wore excited expressions, all of them men who loved the thrill of life.

Ye Chenfeng’s hands firmly gripped the steering wheel, ensuring the van did not encounter any accidents as it touched down on the ground with a loud "Bang!" The four wheels of the van hit the ground. Had it not been a modified van, the serious impact would have likely torn it apart.

Once the van landed, Ye Chenfeng immediately floored the accelerator, and only when Li Yaguo’s mansion was no longer visible did he slow down, "Right now in Country M, both the government and the underground forces, the four major families, have all sided with the Devouring Empire. We need to find a safe place, and in my opinion, the safest would be in the forests or mountain ranges."

Hei Xin and others had no objections to what Ye Chenfeng said. Li Yaguo suggested, "Brother Ye, why don’t we head to a mountain range up north? It should only take us about two hours to get there."

"Alright, Brother Li, you lead the way," Ye Chenfeng replied without hesitation.

About two hours later.

Ye Chenfeng and his company arrived at the mountain range Li Yaguo mentioned, where it was completely deserted, indeed an ideal hiding spot.

Everyone stepped out of the van, and Li Yaguo took out a pack of cigarettes, offering one to Ye Chenfeng, Hei Xin, and the others. The atmosphere suddenly turned somewhat silent, each of them puffing clouds of smoke, contemplating a way to eradicate the Devouring Empire.

Three minutes later, Hei Xin finished his cigarette and said, "Ye Chenfeng, you guys stay here. I’ll go out and scout around. With my years of experience in the Devouring Empire, I might be able to get wind of their next move."

"No, it’s too dangerous for you to go alone. I’ll come with you." Ye Chenfeng discarded his cigarette butt on the ground as he spoke.

"Ye Chenfeng, I know you’re the strongest among us, but for reconnaissance, having more people can be a disadvantage. Besides, I, Hei Xin, am not so easy to kill. At the very least, I need to see the Devouring Empire’s downfall with my own eyes," Hei Xin refused.

Seeing the determination in Hei Xin’s eyes, Ye Chenfeng could only agree, knowing Hei Xin was right, "Alright, just be careful. If you’re not back here by sunrise, we’ll come looking for you."

...

The next day, just as dawn began to break in Country M, in front of a mountain range, Ye Chenfeng and the others had stayed up all night.

Ye Chenfeng checked the time, it was already six in the morning, and he said to Wang Li and the others, "If Hei Xin hasn’t returned by seven, we’ll have to go look for him."

"Young Master Ye, Hei Xin is back." As soon as Ye Chenfeng finished speaking, Wang Li spotted a dark figure sprinting towards them from a distance.

Relieved to see Hei Xin return, Ye Chenfeng relaxed. After a brief rest, Hei Xin shared the information he had gathered with Ye Chenfeng and the others.

It turned out the Devouring Empire was indeed hosting a grand event, which was not just a trap for Ye Chenfeng and Hei Xin. The actual event would take place the night after next. Representatives of the Devouring Empire from various countries would attend, and to enter the venue, each person would have to verify their fingerprints; it wouldn’t be easy for just anyone to infiltrate.

However, for now, apart from whether they could infiltrate the event or not, Ye Chenfeng and his group were too weak. Even if they managed to enter the venue, the possibility of overthrowing the Devouring Empire in one fell swoop was very slim. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)