Ye Kunlun's gaze turned colder upon seeing Changsun Qingwan appear.
It seemed the Changsun family had no intention of handing over Changsun Che.
Changsun Qingwan sighed inwardly and approached Ye Kunlun, looking at him apologetically. "Ye Kunlun, I know about my elder brother's matter. He was indeed in the wrong. I apologize to you on his behalf."
"Heh, an apology?"
Ye Kunlun let out a cold laugh, looking at the self-righteous Changsun Qingwan. He said sternly, "Changsun Qingwan, Changsun Che blew up my mine and touched my woman. You think a simple apology will suffice? Who do you think you are!"
If anyone else had spoken to Changsun Qingwan like this, she would have been furious.
But it was Ye Kunlun speaking, and Changsun Che was in the wrong first. Their Changsun family was in no position to argue, so they could only adopt a humble attitude.
"You killed quite a few of our Changsun family members just now too. I won't hold you accountable for that. Shall we call it even?"
Changsun Qingwan knew that Ye Kunlun wouldn't be appeased by her words alone.
However, she had to try and negotiate with Ye Kunlun first to gain more leverage.
"Heh, not hold me accountable?" Ye Kunlun's eyes glinted with ferocity as he stared at Changsun Qingwan. "A fine 'not hold me accountable.' If you don't hand over Changsun Che today, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Changsun Che had made a move on Yun Chuxue. Ye Kunlun's anger would not be sated without his death.
Changsun Qingwan felt the killing intent emanating from Ye Kunlun and took two steps closer, her tone softening. "My elder brother already knows he was wrong, and Yun Chuxue was not injured. As for the gold mine, our Changsun family can compensate you. Name your price."
"Do you think this is a marketplace where you can haggle with me?"
Ye Kunlun gazed at Changsun Qingwan's stunning face, reaching out to pinch her chin. A sinister smile played on his lips. "Don't forget your place. You are merely my foot-washing maid. What right do you have to negotiate terms with me?"
Zhuge Chu's eyes almost fell out of their sockets.
This was Changsun Qingwan, the number one beauty in the capital, the apple of the Changsun family's eye!
Ye Kunlun called her a foot-washing maid and even laid hands on her.
His face practically screamed 'impressed.'
Changsun Qingwan batted away Ye Kunlun's hand and said with a hint of annoyance, "Our Changsun family will show sincerity in compensation. Even if you beat up my elder brother, you must spare his life. That is my bottom line."
"Your bottom line?" Ye Kunlun scoffed. "Your bottom line is worthless in my eyes."
"I'll give you one minute. If you don't hand over Changsun Che, I will directly flatten the Changsun family and search for him even if I have to dig three feet underground!"
Ye Kunlun had no more words for Changsun Qingwan.
"Ye Kunlun, our Changsun family was indeed in the wrong."
Changsun Changkong emerged, accompanied by Butler Fu. "I, Changsun Changkong, sincerely wish to apologize. Name your terms."
Ye Kunlun looked at the approaching Changsun Changkong, the old fox, and sneered, "Changsun Changkong, what collusion do you have with those from the Eastern Isles? Do you really think I don't know?"
"I don't know what you're talking about!"
Changsun Changkong's heart skipped a beat. He calmly interrupted Ye Kunlun, "I am here today for Xiao Che's matter. Do not bring up anything else."
"Then what about your collaboration with the Easterners?"
Ye Kunlun sneered repeatedly.
While he was ostensibly here for Changsun Che, he was also here for Changsun Changkong.
"Nonsense! With our Changsun family's status and prestige, there is no reason for us to collude with Easterners."
Changsun Changkong became enraged, saying with displeasure, "Ye Kunlun, you will not frame our Changsun family with such a slanderous accusation!"
"What if it's for destiny?"
Ye Kunlun narrowed his eyes, staring at the stubborn Changsun Changkong, not missing a single expression.
From the moment the Old Madam Tang was poisoned, Ye Kunlun knew the Changsun family was behind it.
But whether it was Changsun Changkong, he needed confirmation.
Upon hearing the words 'destiny,' a sharp glint shot from Changsun Changkong's eyes, but it was instantly concealed.
When Changsun Qingwan heard these words, her gaze flickered, and she glanced at her great-grandfather.
She, too, seemed to recall something.
Changsun Changkong avoided Ye Kunlun's gaze and spoke evasively, "I don't know what nonsense you're spouting. If you are here for Xiao Che today, then name your conditions."
"If you are here to cause trouble, then I suggest you give up. Even if you tear down the Qin Tian Tower, our Changsun family will not fear you!"
While the Qin Tian Tower was transcendent, its influence was far less than that of the Changsun family.
After all, the Changsun family was an ancient lineage spanning a thousand years. Through millennia of development, their influence had become deeply rooted, permeating every corner of China.
"Then let's talk about Changsun Che first."
Ye Kunlun checked the time. "Thirty seconds have already passed. You have less than thirty seconds to bring him out, or I will flatten the Changsun family!"
"There are still twenty seconds left!"
Ye Kunlun's gaze was sharp, with no room for negotiation.
Changsun Qingwan sighed softly and opened her lips, asking, "Ye Kunlun, is there truly no room for negotiation?"
"There is!"
Ye Kunlun replied.
Changsun Qingwan was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Ye Kunlun to be so agreeable so suddenly.
"Speak!"
"The wordless book," Ye Kunlun uttered three words.
The moment the wordless book was mentioned, Changsun Changkong's expression changed drastically. He immediately retorted, "You have designs on the wordless book? Never!"
"Then there's nothing to discuss." Ye Kunlun smiled, unfazed by Changsun Changkong's words. "Ten seconds left!"
"Great-grandfather, give him the wordless book!"
Changsun Qingwan quickly formulated a plan and said to Changsun Changkong.
Changsun Changkong's face was full of hesitation. He wanted to say something more to Changsun Qingwan, but ultimately said nothing.
He glared at Ye Kunlun with gritted teeth and replied, "The wordless book can be yours, but with an additional condition: you must return the marriage contract you had with Qingwan back then."
"Agreed," Ye Kunlun replied indifferently. "The marriage contract can be returned, but must the Phoenix Blood Stone, which served as the token of our engagement, also be returned?"
Changsun Qingwan's delicate nose furrowed. She seemed unhappy with Ye Kunlun's swift agreement.
Upon hearing Ye Kunlun mention the Phoenix Blood Stone, Changsun Changkong replied, "The Phoenix Blood Stone has already merged with that place. If you have the ability to take it, then by all means, take it!"
Changsun Qingwan's unhappiness vanished, and her face showed a serious expression. She said, "Great-grandfather, no. Without the Phoenix Blood Stone, the yin energy of that place will inevitably become uncontrollable!"
"Daoist Wu Ji has already found another method," Changsun Changkong told Changsun Qingwan.
Hearing this, Ye Kunlun said coldly, "Unless it is True Phoenix Blood, there will be no third method besides the Phoenix Blood Stone."