Coercion and Temptation

"Hong, could you do me a favor? Please personally notify Yan Hai and have him come to Ning'an Residential Area. I have something to instruct him to do..."

Although Yue Ming intended to protect Luo Feng's family, he didn't need to handle it himself. He opened his Combat Communication Watch, found Hong's contact information, and after Hong answered the video call, he directly asked Hong to help notify Yan Hai to come to Ning'an Residential Area.

Luo Feng's family was being harassed because of Li Yao, but Li Yao was just a High-level God of War, and Yue Ming disdained bullying him. Therefore, Yue Ming directly approached the person behind Li Yao. Yue Ming remembered that Li Yao's backer was Yan Hai. It was rumored that they had known each other since the Great Nirvana period and seemed to have a not-so-shallow relationship. In the original work, Yan Hai had also helped Li Yao quite a bit.

Yan Hai possessed the strength of a Planetary level Second Order, ranking among the top ten on Earth. However, his character was despicable, and he was also a coward. In the original work, when the Golden Horn Beast attacked, Luo Feng needed five Planetary level Warriors to sacrifice themselves to perform a secret technique to kill the Golden Horn Beast. Yan Hai, however, hid himself thoroughly and only showed up after the Golden Horn Beast was eliminated.

If he was merely a coward, it wouldn't be much. After all, people who sacrifice themselves for righteousness are a minority. But after confirming that Luo Feng and the others were dead, and Hong and Thor had fallen into slumber, Yan Hai, for the sake of cultivation resources, colluded with several other scoundrels to persecute the heroes' families. This act was truly outrageous. In the end, he was powerfully killed by the returning Luo Feng, which could be considered a just end!

"It's just a small matter. When you're done with your business, remember to come over and gather. You've been in seclusion for over a year. Thor has been waiting for you eagerly."

"Alright! I'll come find you after I'm done..."

Hong didn't ask Yue Ming why he wanted to see Yan Hai, and Yue Ming didn't explain. It was as if Yan Hai was an insignificant figure in their eyes. After agreeing on a time for their gathering, they ended the video call. Yue Ming then waited silently in the villa's living room for Yan Hai's arrival.

"Who exactly is this person, and what's his relationship with Hong? He actually asked Hong to personally deliver a message, just to have me come see him? I'd like to see who this divine being is, daring to summon me to see him personally!"

After ending the video call, the smile on Yan Hai's face vanished, and his expression slowly turned grim. The esteemed Hong had personally called him via video call, asking him to quietly go to Villa No. 188, Ning'an Residential Area, to meet someone. Although Hong had said it casually, without any hint of coercion, Yan Hai dared not disobey in the slightest.

"There are no ambushes. It seems I was overthinking things."

Upon arriving at Ning'an Residential Area, Yan Hai didn't enter immediately. Instead, he observed from the outside for several minutes. After confirming there were no ambushes, he quietly entered Ning'an Residential Area. However, the moment he stepped into Villa No. 188, he was instantly crushed to the ground by a terrifying aura. No matter how he struggled, it was useless.

"It's over..."

While Yan Hai trembled in fear, he cursed Hong's entire ancestry in his heart. He wondered what Hong would think if he heard it? However, as time passed, the expected death did not arrive. The villa's owner seemed to have no intention of killing him, and the terrifying aura slowly dissipated.

"Come in!"

Yan Hai nervously got up. He wanted to turn and flee, but reason told him not to. He walked into the villa's living room with trepidation. Yan Hai glanced up, then immediately lowered his head. However, he still saw a young man sitting in front of the coffee table. The young man looked ordinary, with no aura whatsoever, like a common person. But his recent experience told Yan Hai that the young man before him was terrifying.

"You don't need to know who I am. I asked Hong to notify you to come see me because I have something to instruct you to do. If you do it well, you will be rewarded. If you don't, you can die. Believe me, if I want to kill you, no one on Earth can save you. And no matter where you hide, I will find you!"

Yue Ming looked at Yan Hai, seeing him covered in sweat and looking extremely fearful. He nodded with satisfaction. It seemed the initial show of force had been effective. Only by suppressing his arrogance could he ensure Yan Hai wouldn't play any tricks when given instructions.

"If Your Excellency has any matters, please do not hesitate to command. I will do my utmost to fulfill them! I seek no reward; it is my honor to serve Your Excellency!"

"Are you sure you don't want it?"

Yue Ming took out a grain of Dragon Crystal Rice and placed it on the coffee table. Looking at the Dragon Crystal Rice on the coffee table, Yan Hai's eyes widened, and his breathing involuntarily quickened. He could feel the immense life energy contained within the Dragon Crystal Rice. He had been stuck at the peak of Planetary level Second Order for over a decade. If he could obtain the treasure before him, he was absolutely confident he could break through to Planetary level Third Order.

"This treasure is called Dragon Crystal Rice. I will keep it for you. When you complete the task I assign you, you can come and take it anytime. The task I'm giving you is very simple: guard Luo Feng's family. Luo Feng will return within a year, and your mission will be complete. But if Luo Feng's family suffers any accident, I will make you pay with your life!"

"Yes!"

Yan Hai no longer spoke empty pleasantries. Otherwise, if Yue Ming took him seriously, wouldn't the treasure he was about to get be lost? This was his hope of breaking through to Planetary level Third Order! As for Luo Feng, he naturally knew who he was and understood the feud between Luo Feng and Li Yao. But so what? For his own breakthrough to Planetary level Third Order, it was only right for Li Yao to make some sacrifices.

"It seems I need to warn Li Yao. Otherwise, with Li Yao's personality, he will definitely act recklessly..."

If Yan Hai had initially compromised due to Yue Ming's threat and harbored some resentment, now his heart was filled with excitement. For the sake of the treasure, he would definitely do his best to complete the task. If Li Yao was not sensible, then he couldn't be blamed for not showing any old affection.

"Also, you need to let Luo Feng's family know who is protecting them, but don't be too obvious. You gauge the scale yourself. As long as the result satisfies me, your life will be spared, and the treasure will be yours. Do you understand?"

Yue Ming was not someone who did good deeds without leaving his name. He definitely wanted Luo Feng's family to know who was protecting them. Otherwise, how could he make Luo Feng owe him a favor? Wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?

"Understood. I guarantee I will handle this matter beautifully for Your Excellency. I will let them 'accidentally' know that Your Excellency is protecting them and find a way to make them deeply grateful to Your Excellency."

Yan Hai was practically patting his chest to guarantee it. After all, this concerned his life and whether he could obtain the treasured reward. He probably cared more than Yue Ming. Furthermore, Yan Hai changed his mind. He had initially planned to warn Li Yao, but now it seemed he couldn't do that. If Li Yao didn't act recklessly, how could he step in to save the situation? How could he make Luo Feng's family deeply grateful to Your Excellency? As for whether Li Yao would be held accountable later, it had nothing to do with him. He could barely protect himself now, so how could he care about Li Yao's life or death?

"Then go and do it!"

Yue Ming said no more, waved his hand, and let Yan Hai leave. Not long after Yan Hai departed, Yue Ming quietly left Ning'an Residential Area and flew towards the headquarters of Limit Martial Hall, preparing to gather with Hong and Thor.