445 Simple Hope

Han Fei already got Brother Snakes cooperation but the system didnt say that he had completed the mission. The mission hasn't been completed? Is there more to this mission? The parts related to the actual mission didnt seem like they had started yet. Han Fei had to be very careful but he hadnt slept for a whole day already. If he didnt sleep, his physical condition would worsen. It was impossible to return home so Han Fei decided to rest at the tea shop.

Be patient, the man you want will be here soon. Brother Snake was a senior already. He moved his books away so Wang Quans blood wouldnt dirty them. Before your father is found, I will not leave this place, consider that my offer of sincerity. Brother Snake volunteered as a hostage. He had the waiter carry out the 2 ruffians Han Fei beat up and then continued to read and drink tea. Han Fei tore apart Wang Quans shirt and stuffed them in the mans mouth. Han Fei then picked a corner to rest.

The room became so quiet, only Wang Quans painful groans remained. Lee Long and Lee Hu chuckled to themselves seeing how Han Fei managed to sleep in this kind of situation. Brother Snake looked at Han Fei with interest, he believed Han Fei was testing him. Hes young but hes brave.

Han Fei was simply too tired. He just wanted to rest but after he closed his eyes, he fell asleep. Even if your heart stops, you can live here forever The blurry voice said. He stood beside Han Fei but Han Fei couldnt touch him. Han Fei tried to communicate with the man but he realized he couldnt speak. He looked around in panic, it looked like he was trapped inside a black box. If you become me then you will stay here forever

The sense of suffocation came. Han Fei felt the black box slowly closing in, squeezing his memory and soul. Han Fei struggled but the more he did, the faster the box shrunk. Eventually Han Feis body was squeezed out of shape and his soul took on another form. Han Fei noticed he had become a figurine inside an altar, he was surrounded by sin and blood debt. The changes come little by little until one becomes the owner of the atlar?

When the suffocation disappeared, Han Fei woke up. His eyes flew open and frightened Wang Quan beside him. I havent done anything!

You breathe too loudly. Han Fei resisted the urge to kick the man. He glanced at the clock on the wall. He didnt think he had rested for that long but he had slept for 4 hours already. Hearing him, Lee Long and Lee Hu woke up as well. Only Brother Snake kept watching Han Fei, he had met many people in his life but this was his first time meeting someone like Han Fei.

Footsteps came from downstairs. Two large men carried a stinky middle-aged man upstairs. Brother Snake, weve found the man. The two men dropped the middle-aged man to the ground. When Han Fei saw the mans face, an unknown fury burned through him. There was a memory in his mind that coaxed Han Fei to kill this man. The feeling was more than hatred, it was pain that seeped into ones bones. The altar owner hates his father that much? What happened between them? The dream earlier appeared to be a hint, Han Fei had a feeling the turning point in the altar owners life was coming.

The middle-aged man cowered on the ground but when he saw Han Fei, his expression slowly changed. It was you who told them to get me? You little bastard, you plan to kill your own father? Hearing the mans voice, another bad memory was triggered in Han Feis mind. The mans voice always accompanied punches and alcohol. Han Feis body shivered, he realized with shock that he couldnt control the memory in his mind. The hatred is so strong.

The middle-aged man wanted to swing punches at Han Fei but he was held back by Brother Snakes men. Han Fei slowly walked towards the man. He tried to suppress his anger and squeezed out the words through his teeth. Wheres the money?

What money?

The money for mom.

I already told you I have not seen it before! Why would you think it was me who took it? The apartment was so old, it must be one of the poor neighbors who stole it! It sounded more like the man was trying to sell the story to Brother Snake than to Han Fei.

Han Feis fists tightened involuntarily. The waiter had seen Han Fei in action before, out of kindness, he reminded the middle-aged man, Better be honest or else therell be hell to pay.

Brothers, you got the wrong idea. The middle-aged man smiled. This kid owes you money, doesn't it? He couldnt return it so you came after me? The waiter didnt answer. The man was desperate. You bastard, who told you to loan money from loansharks? Youre going to be the death of me! Plus why should I pay for the money you owe?

Han Fei loosened his fists again. He repeated the question, Wheres the money?

You dare to ask me for money after everything that I have done for you? The man didnt dare to scold Brother Snake so he vented his anger on Han Fei. The hatred and fury melted together. It caused Han Feis mood point to drop. He took a deep breath. Ill ask you one last time, where have you taken the money the kind people have gathered for mom?

I didnt take it! You are as annoying as that useless mother of yours

The fury exploded. Han Feis leg came flying at the mans head. If the man was hit, his head would be dislocated. Han Fei didnt expect memories which didnt belong to him would influence him that much. To prevent the tragedy, Han Fei snapped out of it at the last moment and the kick landed on the wooden table beside the man. The wooden splinters flew across the mans eyes. The table was shattered into pieces and Han Feis calf bled.

The room was quiet. That money is for mom to save her life! Have you no heart? The words leaked out of Han Feis lips. The owner appeared to have said the same thing before.

The man was stunned. He collapsed on the ground. He touched his face which was scratched by the splinters and he uttered, She has an incurable disease, no amount of money is going to help her, instead of wasting it, why not Feeling the sharp gaze from Han Fei, the man stopped talking. After a long time, the man finally admitted, I have hidden most of the money, Ill bring you to go get it.

Seeing the pitiful man on the ground, the anger that didnt belong to Han Fei slowly receded. Even at this moment, the altar owner still treated the man as his father. If possible, he hoped his father could correct his mistake, and he was willing to give his father this opportunity. Sensing that memory in his mind, Han Fei decided to respect the mans decision. He stared coolly at the father.

The man crawled up from the ground. He walked out of the room wordlessly. The altar owners memory was affecting Han Fei. Every time he woke up, the influence would get stronger, Han Fei had no idea if that was a good thing or not. After the man left the room, Han Fei didnt follow him. Instead he took a deep breath and turned to Brother Snake. The old man asked, Why didnt you follow your father?

I didnt see even a shred of remorse on him. Han Fei glanced at Wang Quan. We have held him hostage for 4 hours already but no one came to ask for him. That means that they have other plans. Im afraid the new plan is to lure me out from the tea shop to separate me from your people.

And I thought you have been blinded by rage already.

Because of that, it hurts me even more. Han Fei looked tired.

What are you two talking about? Lee Hu was confused. Lee Long got it already. The madmen probably have already reached out to the father and told him to lure his own son out from the tea shop!

What? But he is his father Lee Hu was shocked.

Your friend is quite impressive. Brother Snake picked up the tea pot and tried to pour a cup of tea but the pot was already empty. Since the tea is already finished, lets all follow him. Brother Snakes eyes were like mirrors. He never believed the father would return the money. Tapping the table, the aged Brother Snakes eyes sharpened. Call all our people and follow the pair of father and son from a distance.

Brother Snake, are you sure?

Of course, weve been waiting for a timing and this is it.

The waiter helped bandage Han Feis leg and then Han Fei left the tea shop with Lee Long and Lee Hu. After they left the tea shop, the father was so much better in attitude. He even asked after the mother. He started to pull out the little bits of good memory they shared together. Everything was going fine. The father admitted his mistake. But this time he would help Han Fei and share his burden. The man painted a pretty picture and it was an alluring promise for the altar owner. He had borrowed from the loansharks, accidentally killed a man and he had to shoulder all the pressure alone. Even though his father was not a good person, he desperately hoped for someone to share his burden. He didnt ask for much, just a helping hand.

The altar owner only had the simplest hope. The middle-aged man led Han Fei into an alley. They walked through the streets and finally they reached a 2 story building with white paint. This was a shop but it had been abandoned for a long time already.

Were there?

Western city is too chaotic, I didnt dare to carry the money on me so I hid them here. The middle-aged man sped up. He led Han Fei into the building and stopped before the basement door. Even though it was daytime, the basement was dark, with no light at all.

I have hidden the money underground. I need you to help me light the way with your phone and well go take the money together. The middle-aged man moved towards the basement. When he noticed Han Fei didnt follow him, he urged. Come on! Han Fei studied the mans face. After 10 seconds, Han Fei was disappointed, he couldnt see any regret or remorse on the man.

He just wanted you to help him with this difficulty in his life, you have done so many bad things but he still wished to forgive you. However, you didnt even give him one last chance. Han Fei glanced into the dark basement. So it was you who pushed him into the dark abyss.

What are you talking about? The money is down there, it should be enough to heal your mother. The middle-aged man became nervous. He spoke faster and his sweat dripped to his nose.

Man trapped inside a cage will eventually become a beast. Hed lost all of his humanity and kindness. But if theres a chance to be a human, who would choose to be a beast? Han Fei remembered the mission requirement of Caged Beast-- Do not get caged in the lightless basement.

This dark basement before him was the cage that transformed the altar owner into the beast, this was the location that turned the man into a despairing, maddening creature.