The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)
Chapter 572

"What did you say?"

His face took on a ghastly expression

Before Thomas arrived to rescue them, he didn't want to have any more conflict with the people of the Underground City. However, it wasn't because he was afraid of trouble, instead, he was scared that he wouldn't have much time left to be with Mango.

Now that Mango was already like this, Yama Hades still wanted him to return to the Underground City. It seemed like she had nefarious intentions indeed.

However, Yama Hades didn't take notice of the displeasure in his eyes and said coldly, "I'm telling you, you need to return to the Underground City, because this is a remote mountain village, and what I need are all precious medicinal ingredients. Hence, you can't find them anywhere else except the Underground City. Even if you have the money and resources, it still takes time to get it. Most importantly, you guys are running short of time now."

Hence, Nathaniel was slightly taken aback. He subconsciously glanced at Mango's ward and asked, "What do you need?"

"Cordyceps Sinensis, Trogopterori, bat feces, musk, bear bile, and pangolin armor. Most of them are easy to find, except for the Trogopterori and bat feces. You can find these two rare items in the Underground City, but they are not for auction. As for the details of it, you have to figure it out yourself. As I have mentioned, I can't save her without these herbs. As long as you're able to obtain them, I promise to make your wife lively again, and I can also treat her underlying condition completely."

Yama Hades listed out several kinds of herbal medicines at once, which made Nathaniel frown in confusion.

Those were indeed precious medicinal ingredients.

"Isn't her condition already very bad? Wouldn't the herbs make things worse? Are you sure you can cure her?"

Hearing Nathaniel's doubts, Yama Hades said coldly, "I can do it. Do you know why I wanted that guy's blood? His blood is the key to curing her. Without it, I still can't cure your wife even if you brought all the exotic herbs I asked for. To be honest, it seems that God is really on your side. It's near-miraculous that your wife owns such a rare specimen."

Then, Nathaniel furrowed his eyebrows even more.

He didn't like hearing how others described Desmond as Mango's property.

That man was simply too beautiful and enchanting.

However, Yama Hades didn't care about his opinion. She glanced at him and said, "Why are you still here? Your wife doesn't have much time left."

Then, Nathaniel paused for a moment before he finally said, "When I'm not around, please take care of my wife."

"Don't worry, I'll take good care of her. Come back quickly, but it seems like the people of the Underground City won't give away these herbs that easily. As for how to retrieve them, it all depends on you. If you can't get them before 8 o'clock in the evening, it's not my fault if I can't save her."

Because of that, Nathaniel left as soon as possible. Just as he was on his way out, he met Anaya and Desmond in the corridor.

Then, Anaya stopped Nathaniel and she wrote, "Is Mr. Song really disabled?"

"Yes."

Nathaniel looked at her and said in a soft voice.

Then, Anaya had a trace of guilt in her eyes. She silently stepped aside and didn't say anything more.

Desmond looked at Nathaniel and whispered, "Do you need me to go with you?"

"There's no need. Protect Mango to the best of your ability before I return all right? I owe you one."

"It's fine. I'll make sure to protect her."

Nathaniel was slightly upset by his words.

If he had a choice, he really didn't want to entrust his wife to any man. However, that was all he could do now.

After he left the hospital, the people from the Underground City immediately gathered around him.

Then, Nathaniel sneered and said, "Take me to your boss and tell him that I have the things he wanted." After that, someone quickly went to report the news while Nathaniel followed them back to the Underground City.

Just then, Nathaniel saw Ryan by the door.

Ryan had been tied up and beaten forcefully.

Nathaniel paused for a moment and said, "Release him and his family."

"That's not up to us."

On the other hand, Ryan was a little surprised that Nathaniel would actually plead for him.

Nathaniel said coldly, "Don't get me wrong, I did it for Walter. After all, he was injured in the process of saving me and my wife. In the end, you're still his friend no matter how you betrayed him." Hearing this, tears suddenly welled up in Ryan's eyes.

He bit his lower lip and said regretfully, "Please tell him that I'm truly sorry. I know he won't forgive me, but I had no choice. Jigsaw is too powerful, and my wife and children needed me. Plus, I didn't have someone as powerful as you to help me, therefore I had no choice but to work for him."

Nathaniel did not say anything, but he felt somehow uncomfortable.

So what if he had a powerful background?

Weren't his wife and children still suffering because of him?

Every man was trying their best to protect their family and loved ones.

At the thought of this, Nathaniel suddenly felt like he could relate to Ryan, and he felt that Ryan wasn't really that evil after all.

"I'll pass the message."

After that, Nathaniel entered the Underground City immediately.

He was going to give it his all for the sake of his wife.

Meanwhile, the news of Nathaniel's arrival spread like wildfire. Soon, he was brought to a private room.

That was the first time he saw Jigsaw Coon.

He was a man in his fifties who looked very experienced.

Nathaniel was sure that he had never offended this person, nor was he familiar with him at all. However, why did Jigsaw hold a grudge against him?

He did not understand at all, and therefore he asked coldly, "Are you Jigsaw Coon?"

"Yes, it's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ye."

Jigsaw was smoking a cigar and sitting on a chair, and he had no intention of getting up at all. Perhaps he was used to being a tyrant in the Underground City, so he was full of himself. Moreover, Nathaniel was here to ask for his help, so Jigsaw naturally put on a look of haughty disdain.

Then, Nathaniel looked at him coldly.

Jigsaw seemed to be an experienced person that had been in the business circles for a long time. It was possible he was even more skilled and powerful than Nathaniel. However, he was thinking too little of Nathaniel if Jigsaw really thought that he could defeat Nathaniel just like that.

"I need a few types of medicinal herbs from the Underground City."

Nathaniel said without beating around the bush.

Then, Jigsaw smiled and said, "No problem, I'd agree to anything you want, including giving you the entire Underground City. However, I bet you know what you have to give me in exchange for it." Upon hearing this, Nathaniel looked a little displeased.

"What I want to know is, who told you the secret of the Ye Family?"

Nathaniel looked at him and asked firmly.

Even Mango didn't know the secret, so how did Jigsaw know about it?

In fact, he didn't know why the Ye Family had so many issues. Firstly, why would Nanny Zhang sacrifice her life just to stay in the Ye Family? Why did Susie plan to marry Macy into the Ye Family? Why did Nick hate him? Why was he tricked into becoming a drug addict? Why was he lured here to be hypnotized?

However, he knew the answers behind it all once Jigsaw instructed people to hypnotize him to facilitate his interrogation.

This was all because of the Ye Family's secret!

A secret which only Madam Ye and the brothers knew about!

Jigsaw looked at Nathaniel and whispered, "What if I don't want to answer your question?"

"Then we'll just have to keep waiting."

As soon as Nathaniel finished speaking, Jigsaw laughed.

"Mr. Ye, I know you're really powerful, but aren't you underestimating me? Although I can't get into Yama Hades' hospital, I still have my people inside. If not, why do you think that there so many patients in the hospital all of a sudden? Those were people I sent over for her to operate and study on. She's allowed to do whatever she wants to them, but this also provides me an opportunity. Also, I fully understand the situation of your wife. Do you really think you have time to waste?"

Nathaniel's heart skipped a beat.

There were actually Jigsaw's people in the hospital!

What about Mango's safety? Was Desmond reliable?

Now, Nathaniel was a little anxious, but he didn't express it.

"Yes, you have eyes and ears in the hospital. Since you know what's going on with my wife, I really can't afford to waste any more time. But if something really happens to my wife, she and I will be taking all the secrets of the Ye Family to the grave. By then, I will not be alive either. What do you think?"

Hearing his words, Jigsaw's expression suddenly soured.

"I don't believe that you're willing to part with your family to die with your wife!"

"Try me."

Nathaniel's tone was harsh as he spoke, "You know that my wife is my only weakness. Therefore, you guys were trying to control me by threatening her, weren't you? Let me tell you, if she dies, I will have nothing to lose. By then, I will have you and the entire Underground City buried with us!"

There was no sign of deceit on Nathaniel's face.

Hence, Jigsaw's expression became even more displeased.

For the first time, he felt that he had underestimated the young man standing in front of him.

"Young man, don't be so aggressive. It's just a woman."

"Even so, I want to protect her with all of my heart."

"Is that so?"

Jigsaw looked at Nathaniel with a sneer.

"I've heard that you are high and mighty back in Ocean City, and you have everyone at your beck and call. Well, I just want to see how far you can go in order to save your wife."

"What are you trying to do?"

On the other hand, Nathaniel couldn't see through his thoughts at all.

Just then, Jigsaw suddenly let out a laugh and said, "If you're trying to beg for my help, then act like it. It seems like you're just here to threaten me instead of asking for my help. As for me, I hate being threatened by others. Although what you said is true, I won't suffer any losses without the secrets of the Ye Family. But if you don't beg me for the herbs you need, what will the consequences be?"

Nathaniel suddenly became tense.

Jigsaw was right!

What would he have left if he ever lost Mango?

Those things that he used to be proud of were all nothing in comparison to Mango

Without Mango, his life would be hollow and empty.

At this point, Nathaniel looked at him and asked, "What do you want me to do?"

"As I said before, show me your sincerity. Even if you're the King of Ocean City, you're still a nobody in front of me, get it ?"

Jigsaw's eyes flashed with a trace of coldness.

Nathaniel was stunned.

Did Jigsaw want him to kneel and beg?