Teng Zhuhai and his party's arrival in Jiangcheng was impossible to hide. Upon learning that Teng Zhuhai's group had arrived in Jiangcheng, the Huo Family notified Ning Fan through Huo Zhanyuan in Zhonghai.
After receiving this news, Ning Fan took care of some trivial matters before heading over to the Shadow Team's base.
He went straight to the dungeon to find Teng Huayang.
At this moment, it was already late, and Teng Huayang appeared very tired. He had intended just to sleep, but upon seeing Ning Fan, he immediately became much more alert.
Having spent so long in this dim place, Teng Huayang's heart could be described as incredibly oppressed. He couldn't sleep well each night, and although he was not tortured, he was enduring mental torment. He now looked spiritless and unkempt, which made him seem even more desolate.
Upon seeing Ning Fan, Teng Huayang anxiously asked, "What are you here for this time?"
Seeing Teng Huayang's frightened demeanor, Ning Fan couldn't help but laugh. He really hadn't done anything to the guy. He had three square meals a day, and the small dungeon, with entertainment tools absent, was fully equipped. But having this guy stay inside made it seem as if he was about to go mad.
"I've come to tell you some good news."
As he spoke, Ning Fan took out a cigarette, placed one in his mouth, and offered another one to Teng Huayang.
Seeing Teng Huayang just standing there stunned, Ning Fan asked with a chuckle.
Teng Huayang subconsciously swallowed, and under the circumstances, a cigarette seemed to be a good stress reliever. Although he rarely smoked, he now looked at the cigarette Ning Fan was offering with a craving gaze.
He didn't say anything verbally, but his body was unexpectedly honest; he snatched the cigarette from Ning Fan's hand aggressively.
Ning Fan didn't want to talk too much with the guy at the moment, so he passed over a lighter as well.
With a snap, Teng Huayang took the lighter, lit the cigarette, and then inhaled the first puff with some enjoyment, a hint of relief shining in his eyes.
Noticing this, Ning Fan confirmed that the guy was indeed close to going mad in here, and couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy, realizing that Teng Huayang's psychological resilience was quite weak.
"I've got some good news for you. Do you want to hear it, huh?"
Ning Fan once again teased Teng Huayang mysteriously.
Teng Huayang shook his head with a self-deprecating smile and said bitterly, "Stop playing me. What is it?!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Fan felt annoyed; he genuinely had good news. So, he said again, "I'll take you out. Isn't that good news?"
To Teng Huayang, who was in such a state, being in this sunless place would only lead to growing despair. Even if he knew Ning Fan must have schemes, just to be able to see the sunlight and breathe fresh air would be fatally tempting conditions for him.
Teng Huayang's eyes flickered with innumerable struggles, and he fiercely inhaled a puff of smoke. In no time, the cell was filled with smoke.
"Your father has already arrived in Jiangcheng. I want to take you to see him. Are you willing?"
Seeing that Teng Huayang had smoked the cigarette almost to the filter and still seemed reluctant to throw it away, Ning Fan shook his head and offered him another one.
Teng Huayang stared blankly at Ning Fan, subconsciously accepting the cigarette while his mind continuously pondered over what Ning Fan had just said.
His father, Teng Zhuhai, has come to Jiangcheng?
This news shocked Teng Huayang immensely. After more than ten seconds, his heart surged with ecstasy, but when he looked up again, facing Ning Fan's face, his heart turned bitter once more.
"Are you saying you want to take me to Jiangcheng to meet my father?" Teng Huayang asked with complexity, the joy that had just arisen in his heart having dissipated at this moment.
Ning Fan nodded and added, "You are my hostage. For my safety, I need to take you to Jiangcheng to meet your father. Do you have any objections?"
"Just as I thought..." Teng Huayang mumbled absentmindedly.
He had suspected that Ning Fan wasn't so kind-hearted. Taking him to Jiangcheng was just using him as a human shield. With his presence as a safeguard for Ning Fan, the chances of Ning Fan coming out unscathed in front of Teng Zhuhai would be even greater, and his own security would be more assured.
When Ning Fan asked if he was willing, Teng Huayang could only respond with self-mockery. Could he really have a choice?
Teng Huayang lit a cigarette, squinting his eyes, billowing smoke, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Falling into Ning Fan's hands was just his bad luck, but being used as a human shield to meet his father in Jiangcheng was another humiliation for him.
But there had been so many humiliations already; Teng Huayang didn't care about one more. After all, it was good enough if he could survive, and what if, on this trip to Jiangcheng, he could somehow be rescued by his father?
With a sliver of hope still in his heart, Teng Huayang felt a bit more optimistic at this moment.
"Of course, you can say no, but you know it's meaningless."
Ning Fan sneered, as he had only come to inform Teng Huayang of this matter. Even if Teng Huayang were unwilling, he would still take him along to Zhonghai.
In Jiangcheng, it was another family's territory after all. With the Shangguan Family plus the experts from the Yunteng Family, taking Teng Huayang as a human shield was just to be safe.
As for whether he was worried that Teng Huayang might be rescued, Ning Fan wasn't concerned, unless it became necessary. Otherwise, this place would always be Teng Huayang's "home"!
"Since it's settled that you're going to meet your dear father, I'll let you out tonight. Get yourself together properly. You wouldn't want to meet your father looking , would you?"
Teng Huayang's current appearance could only be described as disheveled. Where was the unstoppable heir of the Yunteng Family? Here, all his pride had been shattered by Ning Fan, leaving nothing behind.
"How kind of you indeed!"
Teng Huayang glared at Ning Fan with gritted teeth. He had not one bit of gratitude. To him, this was nothing but Ning Fan humiliating him. How could he feel grateful to someone humiliating him?
"Oh, and I almost forgot to tell you, I've met your sister, Teng Feiyue."
While unlocking the cell door, Ning Fan spoke indifferently.
Upon hearing the name Teng Feiyue, Teng Huayang's face paled drastically; he rushed forward like a madman, intent on fighting Ning Fan to the death.
"You bastard, what have you done to her?! I'll kill you?!"