A Chill Down His Spine

Welcome to "I'm Trapped in the Same Day for a Thousand Years," exclusively produced by Feilu Novel Network. Narrated by Sang Ze Wang Xiaomo Lao He. My brother-in-law, Li Ruotai, didn't immediately say it; he seemed off, like he felt he'd done something wrong but couldn't quite put his finger on it.

Li Ruotai, known as the Young Master Li of the East Sea, should only have this kind of mentality towards Li Ruobing in the entire East Sea. As for others, even if Li Ruotai does something wrong, he will just say it directly.

He had been in a hurry to speak, but now he was stuck. Li Ruotai clearly felt that speaking directly wouldn't work, and he was reconsidering his wording.

Hearing Li Ruota's hesitant voice on the phone, Wu Chen sat up, glanced out the window, and thought for a moment: Old Blade had run away.

Wu Chen asked directly, "Uh, brother-in-law, how did you know?"

Li Ruota was shocked. It had only happened recently, and Li Ruotai had only just found out as well. Wu Chen couldn't possibly have known before him, since he was the one guarding the hospital. Li Ruotai's people must have guessed.

To be able to guess that isn't just a guess; Wu Chen simply deduced it, and that's the only thing that's currently known.

Regarding Old Blade, Wu Chen had just mentioned it to him yesterday, and Li Ruotai understood the importance of Old Blade very well.

This morning, Wu Chen had a phone call with Li Ruotai to ask about the matter and set a time to go to the hospital to talk to the Old Blade.

Wu Chen also knew the Old Blade well. The Old Blade had lost a lot of blood yesterday. Although he was rescued in time, he was bound to be weak. Moreover, his wound had not healed and had only been stitched up. As long as he moved, the pain would be a minor issue, but the wound might reopen and bleed, which could endanger his life again.

The Old Blade Daoist priest only rested for a day and a night. If it were anyone else with that kind of injury, they would have had a hard time doing anything. Once the anesthesia wore off, they would be in excruciating pain. But the Old Blade was tough and resolute; he was a true man.

Moreover, his skills were honed through countless life-or-death experiences, and he followed a very unorthodox path. As long as one lets their guard down, he can seize any opportunity.

Although Li Ruotai's bodyguards were all elites, it was clear that they couldn't be very wary of someone who was so badly injured.

Making sure the Old Blade Daoist priest didn't run away and ensuring he didn't have any accidents was Li Ruotai's responsibility; if the man escaped, it was his responsibility.

Therefore, Li Ruotai is now in a difficult position to explain himself, so it's hard to say.

And that's not all, brother-in-law, just half an hour ago, Old Deng climbed out of the window and ran to the third floor, while the bodyguard uncle must have climbed the water pipe; Old Blade's an old hand at that and definitely has some skills.

Li Ruotai really wanted to explain, and his tone became faster and faster as he spoke.

I arranged for quite a few people to be there, upstairs and downstairs, inside and outside the house, but they were all gone in the time it took to go to the toilet.

But don't worry, brother-in-law, I've already sent people to look for him. He's so badly injured, he can't escape. We'll definitely find him, don't worry.

It was just carelessness; no one would be too wary of someone injured like that.

According to Li Ruotai, the person who was watching Old Blade in the ward went to the toilet. The VIP Ward all have their own bathrooms, and it was inside the room. The whole process didn't take long, but Old Blade used that short time to run away.

However, Wu Chen knew Old Blade well. He was truly fearless and dared to risk his life, but daring to risk his life didn't mean he enjoyed dying; otherwise, he would have been dead long ago.

He should have known that he was so badly injured this time that if he ran away today, he would most likely die on the way, possibly not even making it out of the East Sea. Since they rescued him and saved his life, he should understand that he has value and will not be easily disposed of.

He could have delayed for a few more days, recuperated, and then tried to escape. That would have greatly increased his chances of escaping the East Sea alive.

But his decision to risk death to run away immediately is clearly abnormal and suspicious.

The question is, what is Li Ruotai trying to hide by saying all this in one go and explaining it to me?

Wu Chen directly saw through Li Ruotai's thoughts.

Li Ruotai was momentarily at a loss for words when answering Wu Chen.

Oh, dear!

Wu Chen sighed and said, "Why are you in such a hurry? Didn't I tell you I would let you sit in on the conversation?"

Wu Chen spoke in a very calm tone, which was a stark contrast to his usual relaxed and smiling manner, and this was truly unsettling.

It wasn't my brother-in-law, actually it was me, I was Li Ruotai, which was impossible to explain, and he was also a little confused because Wu Chen knew what he had done.

Okay, I understand. I'll find Wu Chen.

He hung up after saying that.

Without Li Ruotai's explanation, Wu Chen could deduce what had happened.

Before Wu Chen met the Old Blade, the only person who could put pressure on Old Blade was Li Ruotai. His subordinates would naturally not act on their own initiative, and Li Ruotai had just spoken in a tone that suggested he had done something wrong but was reluctant to admit it, so the answer was obvious.

Li Ruotai spoke with the Old Blade before he woke up. He had a rather short temper, and Ding Ruilong's actions had really angered him, so he wanted to find out what had happened. He was sure Ding Ruilong had threatened the Old Blade and said some harsh words.

Li Ruotai was ruthless enough to be a man of his word, and the old Daoist must have known about him before Old Blade to the East Sea. So he had to run away immediately. He knew that if he didn't cooperate with Li Ruotai next time, Li Ruotai might collapse. If he didn't run away immediately, he would be waiting to die. Only by running away could he have a chance to survive.

Li Ruodai clearly realized she had made a mistake after the Old Blade ran away. It might not have been a mistake in itself, but she failed to see that the Old Blade was entirely wrong, which is why she was so hesitant to speak.

In the hospital corridor, after Wu Chen hung up the phone, Li Ruotai's expression changed again. He felt that his brother-in-law seemed angry. In fact, Wu Chen hadn't said anything harsh, just his tone was indifferent, but Li Ruotai felt that it wasn't that he was angry with Wu Chen. He was increasingly accepting of his brother-in-law, and he was genuinely afraid of his older sister.

Thinking it over, Li Ruotai immediately dialed another number, and it connected quickly. Li Ruobing's voice came through the phone.

Sister, Li Ruo Li Ruobing paused before she could finish speaking. Her tone immediately changed; she knew her brother too well and instantly understood. She coldly asked, "What trouble have you gotten into this time?"

Explain.

Li Ruotai then steeled himself and explained the situation.

Actually, the biggest problem with this matter is that it will affect Li Ruobing's future.

Old Blade is very important; Wu Chen wants to talk to him to deal with Ding Ruilong.

Li Ruotai arranged to talk to Old Blade in advance, forcing Old Blade to run away immediately. He failed to keep an eye on him, which not only ruined Wu Chen's situation but also Li Ruobing's.

Li Ruotai was terrified of being scolded by her older sister and felt extremely guilty.

Li Ruobing listened to Li Ruotai finish speaking without saying a word, and then paused for a moment.

This silence alone made Li Ruotai uneasy.

Sister, I know I was wrong, I will definitely find him.

Sister, you have to believe me.

Li Ruota interrupted before Li Ruobing could speak, saying, "That's right, sister, I already told brother-in-law."

Brother-in-law, I think I'm angry.

Is he angry?

Did I insult you?

Li Ruobing immediately asked, her voice rising slightly, her heart skipping a beat.

Because Wu Chen never gets angry, and if he does get really angry, Li Ruobing gets a chill down her spine.

They didn't scold me, but it felt like they did.

Li Ruotai said.

You, you, what am I supposed to say to you?

Li Ruobing's breathing became heavy. She wanted to curse, but she didn't even have the will to do so.

You'd better find him quickly and bring him back to me right now. I'll talk to your brother-in-law and put in a good word for you.

Li Ruobing ultimately felt sorry for her younger brother. She even thought that if Wu Chen really got angry, it would be far more serious than if the old man ran away.

In the President's Office at Illusion Fashion, Li Ruobing hung up on her brother and immediately dialed Wu Chen's number, which connected instantly.

Honey, A Tai told me that he's just too much like Li Ruobin. He always tries to explain to Li Ruotai and even calls him "honey" directly. I'm not angry.

Wu Chen said directly, then smiled faintly, "I won't lose face. I'm driving to see the Old Blade."

Li Ruobin paused for a moment before blurting out, "Do you know where Old Blade ran off to?"

A blue Lamborghini sped along Binjiang Road.

Old Blade Wu Chen paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'm not sure, I'm not sure."

Li Ruobing didn't know if Wu Chen was genuinely unsure or just deliberately keeping her in suspense. She was always mysterious and didn't like to explain things clearly.

How can we be sure if we haven't even seen them?

Wu Chen replied with a faint smile.

OK.

Li Ruobing didn't ask any more questions. He could vaguely hear a lot of wind noise coming from Wu Chen's direction. It wasn't because the car window was open, but because the car was going too fast, which made the wind noise so clear.

Focus on driving, that's all for now.

Cheng Wu Chen said one sentence and hung up the phone.

Wu Chen stepped on the gas again, and the car locks tightened once more. He was already speeding, but it wasn't a big deal. Wang Zhuangyuan would handle all the traffic violations; he could drive however he wanted as long as he didn't cause an accident.

The light is green ahead; the Lamborghini drifts through the intersection.

Actually, Wu Chen was taking a detour. It was not yet 3 p. m., which was not rush hour.

However, in a developed metropolis like East Sea, there are always many cars on the road during peak hours, and traffic jams are inevitable. It's not easy to drive too fast even when it's not peak.

Wu Chen wanted to maintain a safe driving speed, so he decided to take a detour and choose a less congested route.

He knew the East Sea too well, which actually allowed him to reach his destination sooner.

More than 30 minutes later, in West District, Twin Bridges Twin Bridges is an informal place name, originally referring to two bridges that are not far apart and are old bridges built in the 1970s and 1980s).

Because of the long period of time, it gradually evolved into a name for a certain area of the Ctrip district, and even the bus stop there is called Twin Bridges Station.

The Twin Bridges area is considered part of the old city in the East Sea today, but it wasn't really there before.

The main urban area of the East Sea was incorporated into the city as urbanization began in the new century, and the area of the main urban area was expanded. It was assigned to a very remote part of the West District, far from the city center.

Twin Bridges Xinmin'er Street Baoan School.

Wu Chen parked his blue Lamborghini at the entrance of the alley, then took off his suit jacket and threw it on the passenger seat. He then straightened his white shirt before getting out of the car and walking into the alley.

The alley isn't narrow; it's wide enough for vehicles to pass through, but it's winding and not straight, so few cars use it. This is because there are many small shops on both sides of the alley, including street-front shops, small restaurants, clothing stores, hardware stores, and stalls selling duck necks. As a result, there are many people coming and going, making it difficult for cars to navigate and causing traffic jams.

This is a very lively place. Walking into the security guard's office, you'll feel like you've entered a bustling food street in a small city.

It's not actually that exaggerated. This place doesn't just sell snacks; they sell all sorts of things.

It's only because there are so many rental houses here and a large influx of migrants that it has gradually become prosperous. Almost every city has places like this—far from the city center, yet very lively.

Wu Chen walked further and further into the alley. There were quite a few people strolling around at this time, but it wasn't crowded at all.

As Wu Chen passed by a small shop with a sign saying "Clearance Sale, 90% Off" on it, he glanced at it and went inside.

This is a small clothing store, all very cheap. You can buy two pairs of pants for 100 yuan, and they also sell various sizes of shoes, supposedly export overstock, according to Wu Chen.

This store has been having a clearance sale since it opened; it's just a gimmick to sell things.

Wu Chen went in for only two minutes and came out. He had bought a white baseball cap. Although the baseball cap didn't match the suit at all, Wu Chen wasn't wearing a suit jacket, just a white shirt, and with the baseball cap on, his whole demeanor changed, giving off a very young and sunny vibe.

Continuing to walk into the alley, Wu Chen walked through the entire alley, from the easternmost end to the westernmost end, reaching the other end of Bao'an Alley. He could almost see the main road on the other side, which was Bao'an Alley, a left turn from Ximin Third Street. There were many forks in the alley, and further in were old buildings with seven-story buildings, more than half of which were rented out.

This was the last fork in the road, Wu Chen went in.

At that time, Wu Chen could easily enter Bao'an Alley from Ximin Third Street. Entering the alley from the west entrance would be closer, and this fork in the road would be even closer, without having to cross the entire alley, but Wu Chen would be taking a longer route.

His concern was that if the car was parked outside the west alley entrance, Old Blade upstairs might be able to see Wu Chen's blue Lamborghini through the back window.

Old Blade certainly knew this, and the Old Blade way of coming here from that private hospital should be to enter from the west alley entrance; there was absolutely no need for him to take a detour.

Not far down the fork in the road, Wu Chen stopped in front of the entrance to an old building. He held onto the brim of his duck-patterned hat, looked up at the building, and realized it was the right one.

According to Wu Chen's investigation in the Youth Reincarnation, Ding Ruilong had prepared some houses for his subordinates to use when they went to Taobao in the East Sea, similar to Safe House.

The difference is that Safe House are not safe. If someone commits a serious crime, given the current level of surveillance, the police will find them sooner or later. Therefore, these houses, which resemble Safe House, are only used for temporary shelter and provide fugitives with some necessities for their escape.

There are a few such places in the East Sea, all of which are highly secretive. There are also some less secretive places, which are naturally places that Ding Ruilong's people in the East Sea can provide.

Although there are several locations and many possibilities, Wu Chen still felt that the Old Blade would likely come directly here, because this was the only Safe House that had been prepared beforehand but had never been used.

The other locations, though undiscovered, had all been used over the previous four years; this was the only one that hadn't been used.

The safest and most confidential option.

This time, Jiang Chuanqing, the old Daoist Old Blade, came to handle some business. Because the Old Blade's identity is very special, he could even be considered a top assassin hired from abroad. If something happens to him, it will cause serious problems.

Therefore, given Jiang Chuan's cautious nature, it is quite possible that he would use this place.

In the entire East Sea right now, besides Jiang Chuan has already left, the only other person who knows about this place is Old Blade.

Those who work with Old Blade are all low-level henchmen. If something really goes wrong, they'll escape separately and won't come here. The consequences of them being caught would be much smaller.

Everything is based on Wu Chen's deductions and still needs to be verified.

Wu Chen entered the building and went upstairs. The hallway was dark and felt dirty everywhere.

The walls were covered with various small advertising stickers, and there were cigarette butts on the ground.

Wu Chen's footsteps were very light, almost silent.

He quickly arrived at the Fifth Floor and stopped in front of room 501.

The owner of this house is a local from the East Sea, but in reality, the person behind it is Ding Ruilong. It was Ding Ruilong who instructed Jiang Chuan Jiang Chuan to arrange for someone to buy it.

Three years ago, Wu Chen paused, looked at the meter box on the wall, and reached into the gap between the meter box and the wall. He frowned because the key was still there—the key to the Martial Forest Demon House. If someone had come here, the key would definitely be gone.

The old man didn't come here.

Wu Chen hadn't thought of that before, but then another possibility came to mind: it wasn't that he hadn't come, but rather that he hadn't arrived yet and was still on his way.

He was so badly injured and wearing a hospital gown, he would definitely have to find a way to change clothes on the way, and he would also have to be tracked by the people arranged by Li Ruotai, so he might arrive quickly or he might not.

Wu Chen took out the key, wondering if the Old Blade hadn't arrived yet.

He can verify this simply by entering the house; he can tell whether something was prepared in advance.

Wu Chen was about to open the door with his key when he heard very heavy footsteps downstairs. There was a sense of unease and a feeling of hurried, unsteady footsteps.

Someone is coming upstairs.

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