The next day.
After various parties issued statements regarding the events of the Murong royal family last night, the matter finally came to a close, but its impact was significant.
The Murong royal family and the Hongmen reached a reconciliation, which caused quite a stir in Jinling. People were well aware of the feud between the two families and how long it had lasted. The news of their handshake and the Hongmen's entry into Jinling was still hard to believe.
But with the situation laid out before them, they had no choice but to accept it. Frankly speaking, many were not accustomed to the sudden end of a feud that had spanned so many years.
Yet, they had to get used to it, at least there wouldn't be such incidents in the future!
"Last night, the Zhenwusi intervened, as did the warships on the upper reaches of the Jinling River. The mysterious team on the opposite bank also made an appearance. No one knows who they were taking orders from, but they certainly weren't targeting the Murong royal family. If they were, they would have joined forces with the Hongmen to attack them last night."
"That's true, but aren't you curious about which team it was? We've never heard of such a mysterious force, and to be able to command our local warships, that requires immense influence!"
"Sigh, who can say? My third aunt's son's uncle's relative works for the Murong royal family. He heard that mysterious figures intervened last night and personally resolved the conflict between the two sides. Otherwise, the Murong family would still be a battlefield today."
In Jinling's Fuxing Garden, Ye Longlin, Yuan Gang, and Yan Wuji, who arrived late, were sitting by the window, listening to the conversations of the surrounding diners.
"New information, in two hours, the Ye family delegation will land in Jinling, vowing to investigate Ye Xingchen's current situation. I suspect they are coming for you."
As soon as Yan Wuji sat down, he took a sip of tea and spoke directly.
Still the same as before, he was stuffing soup dumplings into his mouth, dipping them in chili oil and vinegar, and blowing on them repeatedly to cool them down.
Yuan Gang rolled his eyes in annoyance. "I say, are you sick in the head? You know it's hot, yet you eat it like this. You're the heir of the Yan royal family, for goodness sake. Can't you have some table manners? I, from the military, don't eat like you!"
Yan Wuji glared at Yuan Gang and retorted equally annoyed. "What do you know? Eating like this makes it taste better. If you eat so primly, what's the point of eating soup dumplings? You call yourself from the military?"
These two were like sworn enemies, always bickering once they got familiar with each other.
"Let's talk business."
Ye Longlin knocked on the table helplessly.
"I won't stoop to your level!"
"Although the Ye family calls it a delegation, three of the six people who came are high-grade Zhuban Longxiang, and three are mid-grade Zhuban Longxiang. I suspect your guess is correct. Ye Xingchen is likely just a pawn on the surface. Otherwise, they wouldn't have dispatched such a small force."
Yuan Gang chimed in at the opportune moment. "High-grade Zhuban Longxiang are already top-tier forces, good heavens."
Ye Longlin glanced at him, and Yuan Gang immediately shut his mouth.
"The most likely scenario is that they lost face and want to regain it. According to reliable sources, Ye Nantian tried to head south this morning but was intercepted. A fierce battle broke out. It's unclear who intercepted him, but it's said to be an elder-level powerhouse.
This powerhouse died, and Ye Nantian was injured and went into seclusion. Before he went into seclusion, he was reportedly attempting to break through to that realm. The specifics are unclear.
Furthermore, just ten minutes ago, the Murong royal family issued a statement thanking some local martial artists for the events of last night. They also provided an explanation regarding the martial arts marriage competition that was supposed to be held today, stating that it has been temporarily postponed. Additionally, the princess already has a boyfriend, so they also issued an apology regarding the martial arts marriage competition.
All martial artists who came to participate in the martial arts marriage competition have been registered by the Murong family. All their expenses in Jinling will be covered by the Murong family, with no spending limit."
Yan Wuji finished relaying the information he had gathered in one breath. After speaking, he continued to gobbling down his food.
He had the air of someone about to eat all the delicacies in the world.
"Speaking of which, how do you plan to deal with them, or do you have no ideas? Should I do it? Heh heh heh, I love causing trouble. But let me tell you, I'll be doing it in your name. I can't beat them. If I fight them, I'll be beaten to death."
Yan Wuji returned to his carefree self, chuckling with a mischievous grin.
Ye Longlin pondered for a moment and nodded. "It doesn't matter, but if you ruin my reputation, I'll break every bone in your body."
Yan Wuji patted his chest and guaranteed, "Don't you trust me?"
It's precisely because I don't trust you.
Yan Wuji quickly finished eating and left. Mu Hanqi then appeared.
"Sister-in-law, over here."
Yuan Gang saw Mu Hanqi and waved, grinning.
Since last night, he was now certain that their boss was truly planning to settle down and was even going to reveal his identity publicly.
Mu Hanqi's eyes narrowed into crescent moons, clearly delighted.
"Woody, you don't know, after you left yesterday, my grandfather talked to me for over half an hour, praising you all the time and telling me to treat you well."
For Mu Hanqi, this was undoubtedly good news. It meant the Murong family accepted Ye Longlin.
For a girl, having the boy she liked supported by her family was more important than anything else.
Ye Longlin rubbed Mu Hanqi's little head. "You haven't eaten in a while, have you? Eat breakfast quickly, and after that, show me around Jinling."
Mu Hanqi nodded obediently. "Yes, King of War."
"......"
Ye Longlin playfully tossed her a candied chestnut. Mu Hanqi stuck out her tongue mischievously.
"How is the revision of the Military God Ranking going?"
Hearing Ye Longlin's sudden question, Yuan Gang instinctively straightened his back and replied in a formal manner, "It's almost done. We're just waiting for the people on the Military God Ranking to make their appearance."
The fifty seats on the Military God Ranking represented fifty generals and also the younger generation.
However, unlike the Heavenly Pride Ranking, which was for those under thirty, the Military God Ranking was for those under forty.
"When the people on the Military God Ranking appear in Jinling, it will surely provoke a counterattack from the Pantheon, and it's even possible for the Eight Gods to appear. Tell the soldiers of the Dragon Pavilion to be on high alert."
"Contact the defense forces. Starting today, the security of Jinling will be handled by the Dragon Pavilion. Also, issue a curfew. All those entering or leaving Jinling will be thoroughly investigated. For those who are problematic, don't deal with them for now; we'll catch them in the net."