Chapter 144: The Hope of Boss Bao

“Ye Fei! Are you alright?”

Chen the Boss and the others entered the bathhouse and breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that Ye Fei was still alive.

At that moment, Liang Ji also regained consciousness.

“Brother Fei, why did I suddenly pass out just now? Ouch, my neck hurts! It felt like someone hit me, then I fainted,” Liang Ji said, rubbing his neck as he woke up.

Ye Fei stood up, fresh blood still trickling from the wounds on his neck and arm.

Earlier, the blood on Ye Fei had been washed away by the water, so no one had noticed his injuries until now when the bloodstains became visible.

“Ye Fei, you…” Chen Xianli’s expression changed abruptly.

“Brother Fei!” Liang Ji also saw the wounds and momentarily forgot his own pain, staring blankly at Ye Fei’s two injuries.

Ye Fei rinsed off the bloodstains and wrapped them with a towel.

“It’s nothing, just two superficial cuts,” Ye Fei said calmly, then looked at Chen the Boss and the others.

“Did you see what the two people who ran off earlier looked like?”

“No, they were wearing masks. I thought they were suspicious, so I ordered the Four Heavenly Kings to block them, but those two were skilled and broke through our blockade before escaping,” Chen Xianli replied.

“Ye Fei, were those wounds caused by those two? Who are they?” Chen Xianli asked, already suspecting the reason behind their assassination attempt.

Everyone present was on Ye Fei’s side—Liang Ji was his subordinate, Chen Xianli had pledged allegiance to him, and the Four Heavenly Kings were Chen Xianli’s loyal men. No one else was around, so Ye Fei didn’t hide the truth and spoke frankly.

“If I’m not mistaken, those two are the killers they sent. From the fight just now, their timing was perfect, and their coordination was flawless—truly the caliber of world-class assassins,” Ye Fei explained.

“Ah! Brother Fei, assassins came after you just now?” Liang Ji exclaimed, only now fully grasping the situation.

Ye Fei nodded, then said to Chen Xianli, “Those two must have been inside the prison for some time. Have your men quietly investigate if any suspicious newcomers entered in the past few days, especially pairs. Let me know as soon as you find anything.”

“Understood. Don’t worry, I’ll have my brothers gather all the information they can,” Chen Xianli agreed.

The wounds were not serious. Once the bleeding stopped and the blood clotted, Ye Fei returned to normal with no lasting effect.

News of Ye Fei’s attempted assassination and stabbing in the bathhouse quickly spread throughout the prison, sparking heated discussion.

There were very few prisoners who didn’t know Ye Fei’s name by now. He had killed several of Bao the Boss’s men, defeated Cheetah in the arena, crippled the Scarred Wolf, and even Chen the Boss seemed to have joined his side. Rumors also circulated that Ye Fei was backed by a powerful force. Any one of these things alone was enough to make him a legend in the prison, and all were linked to Ye Fei. His reputation was widespread.

So naturally, news of an assassination attempt on such a prominent prison leader became the hottest topic.

Prisoners who bore no grudge against Ye Fei simply treated it as gossip, but for Bao the Boss and his men—who held a deep hatred for Ye Fei and were under death threats—this news was like a massive blessing.

“Finally, a true expert is trying to take Ye Fei down,” Bao the Boss said joyfully.

Inside Bao the Boss’s cell, several big men wore expressions of delight.

Only Scarred Wolf’s eyes reflected some displeasure. Though he would be glad to see Ye Fei eliminated, he also harbored a grudge against Bao the Boss and his men for betraying him. If Ye Fei died, Bao and his men would surely kill Scarred Wolf immediately afterward, so he could not bring himself to celebrate.

“Haha, Brother Bao, Ye Fei brought this on himself. He offended too many people, and many want him dead. Now, he’s finally met true experts,” Big Croc laughed happily.

“Heard he was stabbed twice—once in the neck and once in the arm. Almost had his head cut off,” Bao the Boss said excitedly. With their greatest enemy weakened, Bao the Boss’s eyes covertly scanned the silent Scarred Wolf.

Big Croc and the others understood the glance and returned it with unfriendliness.

Scarred Wolf pretended not to care but inwardly noted everything. Though he hated Ye Fei, his greatest hatred now was for Bao the Boss and his gang.

Ye Fei had tortured Scarred Wolf and tried to kill him to avenge Little White, but that was because Scarred Wolf killed Ye Fei’s brother. Despite the hatred, Ye Fei bore no grudge. But Bao and his men had betrayed Scarred Wolf, so his resentment toward them was immense.

“Hmph, Ye Fei isn’t so easy to deal with. Don’t get too happy too soon. Even if I don’t survive, Ye Fei will make sure you all come down with me,” Scarred Wolf thought bitterly. At this moment, his hatred for Ye Fei lessened somewhat. Instead, he hoped Ye Fei would take out those two assassins and leave Bao and his men in despair.

“Come on, Ye Fei! Keep going!” Scarred Wolf silently cheered for Ye Fei, hoping he wouldn’t be killed by the assassins.

Bao the Boss and his men were completely unaware of Scarred Wolf’s thoughts; their focus was solely on Ye Fei’s demise.

“Hahaha, the heavens have not forsaken me! Sending two such experts to assassinate Ye Fei—Bao the Boss is truly blessed,” Bao the Boss boasted.

“Big Croc, have your men find out everything they can about those two killers. If they need any help, we can assist. As long as those two can take out Ye Fei, that’s our only hope! Failure is not an option, or Ye Fei won’t spare us,” Bao the Boss ordered.

Big Croc hurried to carry out the orders, sending his subordinates to investigate. Although Bao the Boss and his gang were severely suppressed by Ye Fei, they were veteran leaders in the prison and had the warden’s favor. They still commanded plenty of men.

Da Lian and Xiao Xue knew that after the failed assassination, someone would be looking for them, but they were unconcerned. Their employer was powerful enough to keep everything in the prison under wraps.

Sure enough, despite the efforts of both Chen the Boss’s and Bao the Boss’s men, and even the men under Thirteen Blades, no one could uncover any information about the two assassins.

Even the prison guards, who usually currying favor with the prison lords, knew nothing.

The two killers had simply vanished.

The more this was the case, the greater Bao the Boss’s hope grew. It proved these assassins were no ordinary men and had powerful backers who erased all traces of them. No one could find a single clue.

“Amazing. This is our hope! I really think Ye Fei is finished this time—there’s no way he can escape,” Bao the Boss said excitedly.

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“Forget it, no need to investigate further. I suspected as much. If I’m right, they were sent by Fang Tingfang. The Fang Consortium’s influence is far beyond what you can uncover,” Ye Fei said calmly. He had long been mentally prepared for this outcome and had only hoped for a lucky break.

Ye Fei also knew that after this failed assassination, his enemies would be even more cautious next time. But within the prison, although his movement was limited, the assassins’ environment was equally constrained. As long as Ye Fei remained vigilant, this simple terrain was actually the easiest to defend.

“Patience is the most important thing for an assassin. But after I avenge Little White, I’m getting out. If they want me dead, they’ll have to act fast. Haha, once they rush, it’ll be their bad luck!” Ye Fei chuckled coldly to himself.