Chapter 651: Chapter 650: Controlled by Qin Yanyang?
In the following days, although major conflicts did not erupt, some small-scale conflicts still occurred uncontrollably.
With joint military exercises among the nations, naval, land, and air forces were completely blockaded.
The Federation wanted to send special forces to rescue the controlled soldiers in Korea and Japan but had nowhere to begin.
They were hesitant to launch long-range strikes.
After all, once they took action, it would mean the start of a third war.
Even the Federation was not prepared for this.
Although the status of the world’s hegemon was built on a strong military, when faced with tough challenges and the potential for global violent reactions, the Federation had to consider carefully.
All the people of the world were calling for peace, yet the Federation wanted to provoke a world war—did they really think they could oppose the whole world?
So, a war of words became the main theme.
Using the sacrifice of countless soldiers as a starting point, the Federation began to play the victim and denounce the crimes of Korea and Japan.
They seemed to want to use this as a breakthrough in public opinion to see if they could redirect the public narrative.
If the direction of public opinion could be reversed, there would be a righteous excuse to start a war, which would reduce the pressure greatly.
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"It’s boring, we won’t be able to fight anytime soon." Yang Fei could no longer stay inside the villa.
The others nodded in agreement.
"I had planned to help you take revenge, but now Japan is also completely blockaded. Even smuggling ourselves in would be difficult, and given the sensitive situation there, helping you seek revenge might provoke an array of negative reactions. We can only delay this matter," Yang Fei said to Umekawa Taro.
Umekawa Taro nodded, "Right, now is indeed not the time to go to Japan. Let’s go to Europe."
Yang Fei smiled, "Exactly, to Europe. Let’s take advantage of the fact that the world’s attention is focused here and do what we need to do."
"Brother Yang, the three of us brothers are also idle, so we’ll join you," Xu Yunshan said to Yang Fei.
They knew Yang Fei and Umekawa Taro were out for revenge against Sky Net, a matter originally unrelated to the Xu family. But as Yang Fei and Umekawa Taro were only two, and since Sky Net’s influence engulfed the globe and might even involve Heaven, making it a formidable enemy, they were willing to help.
Yang Fei looked at the three men, "Once we start, we’ll be enemies of Sky Net. Are you not afraid it’ll implicate the Xu family?"
"With the current major changes in the world’s situation, if the Xu family wants to align with the trend, we must take this brave step. We’re definitely with you, Brother Yang," Xu Yunshan declared loudly.
Xu Liangyou and Xu Xiao had no objections, nodding their heads in agreement.
Normally, the fate of the Xu family was to be decided by the elder ancestor Xu Jian.
But since Xu Jian had entered the Hidden Sect with Yang Fei and had not come out since, it was up to the three brothers to decide for the Xu family.
"Good."
With a glint in his eyes, Yang Fei said, "Since our spirits align, let’s make a name for ourselves together, accomplish our goals, and secure a place for ourselves no matter how the world changes."
The Xu brothers, nearly a century old, originally had little more to pursue in life, yet at this moment they felt as if they were back in their youth, filled with a fervent, enthusiastic outlook.
Just then, Yang Fei’s phone rang.
Seeing the number on the caller ID, Yang Fei paused, and then his face, previously animated with passion, became a bit troubled.
Noticing the change in his expression, Xu Yunshan curiously asked, "What’s wrong, whose call is it?"
Yang Fei cleared his throat and said, "Her grandfather’s."
Including Umekawa Taro, all four were momentarily stunned.
Her grandfather’s?
"It’s from Qin Huai’an," Yang Fei clarified.
The four of them suddenly understood.
Although Yang Fei hadn’t explicitly said it these days, they had guessed that there was a problem between him and Qin Yanyang, perhaps they had quarreled or even fallen out.
A few days ago, Yang Fei had kept his phone off just to avoid Qin Huai’an’s questioning, and he turned it on these past few days only to make contacting Li Xuanyu more convenient. He originally thought Qin Huai’an knew the reason for their conflict from Qin Yanyang and, along with his own previous evasion, the old man would not call again, but unexpectedly, he still did.
Although it was a bit awkward, after so many days had passed, Yang Fei’s mindset had also changed a bit. After thinking it over, he didn’t hang up but chose to answer the call instead.
"Grandpa," Yang Fei called out.
"Hmph, you still know I’m your grandpa, huh?" Qin Huai’an’s voice carried a clear dissatisfaction as he huffed heavily.
Yang Fei helplessly glanced at Umekawa Taro and the other three, then rose and walked out.
While walking, he said, "I’m sorry, Grandpa, just scold if you want to scold."
"What exactly happened between you and that girl? I know you both, you are very rational young people, supporting each other, enduring hardships together, shouldn’t be like other young people throwing fits, what went wrong this time, whose fault is it?" Qin Huai’an asked perplexedly.
Upon hearing this, Yang Fei immediately breathed a sigh of relief and felt a slight sense of guilt and gratitude towards Qin Yanyang.
It seemed she hadn’t told Grandpa the reason for their argument.
This was her saving face for him.
But Yang Fei knew that this didn’t mean Qin Yanyang was paving the way for their future reconciliation, but rather it was just her nature, her pride, simply not wanting to worry her family or let others know that Qin Yanyang had been wronged.
"Uh... Grandpa, it’s hard to explain matters of the heart in a moment, but don’t worry, we will handle it well," Yang Fei said.
"I know the temperament of that girl Yanyang. If it’s really your fault, it might not be so easy to resolve," Qin Huai’an, understanding his granddaughter very well, also sensed as a man that the problem might lie with Yang Fei.
He wasn’t trying to lecture Yang Fei by playing the elder, but his tone still conveyed his dissatisfaction with Yang Fei.
"I’m sorry, Grandpa, I know this might have hurt her deeply, and it upset you as well as her parents, but I assure you, no matter what, I will work hard to get Yanyang to forgive me, and we will reconcile," Yang Fei promised.
Deep down, that was exactly what he thought.
Although Qin Yanyang had been very upset this time, and they had even had a fight that nearly destroyed their villa, deep down, Qin Yanyang was still his wife.
He couldn’t let her go.
"By the way, Grandpa, did you have something else you wanted to talk about?" Yang Fei asked.
"Yes, there’s something important to tell you," Qin Huai’an said. "Yanyang sent a wooden box, said it was Fusang Wood that Duanmu Wugou snatched from the Zhuge family. Didn’t you say that the Yunwu Mountain Formation could be strengthened with Fusang Wood? That girl wants you to go to Yunwu Mountain to enhance the Spirit Gathering Formation."
Yang Fei, heart warmed, asked, "Did Yanyang ask you to contact me?"
"Yes."
"Did she say anything else?" Yang Fei pressed.
"No. Oh, right, she said if you still care about this country, then go to Yunwu Mountain immediately to enhance the Formation’s strength," Qin Huai’an said.
Yang Fei felt a pang of disappointment, but quickly composed himself.
Given Qin Yanyang’s personality, it indeed wasn’t likely for her to make a conciliatory gesture. But she was also righteous, having the spirit of a hero thinking of the greater good for the Divine Continent, and would not have let Qin Huai’an call him if it weren’t for the benefit of the overall situation, especially given their current strained relations.
"Alright, Grandpa, I understand," Yang Fei said.
"So are you going or not?" Qin Huai’an asked.
Yang Fei’s mouth twitched and he said, "Take the Fusang Wood to Yunwu Mountain, I’ll find time to go there."
"Hmm, that’s more like it, young couples fight all they want, but they can’t lack a sense of the bigger picture. Also, Yang Fei, I’m not just siding with Yanyang, she truly isn’t having an easy time, you as a man should indulge her more and help her out."
After saying that, Qin Huai’an hung up the phone.
Pocketing his phone, Yang Fei felt a sense of resignation.
She had him pinned!
So, you’re certain I’ll go to Yunwu Mountain to fortify the Formation, huh.
He took out his phone again and dialed Qin Yanyang’s number.