"Got it, I'm awesome, aren't I? I told you, you can count on me for this."
"Your guess was spot on. The Ye family is indeed targeting you, and Ye Xingchen was just a front. They're likely nurturing a powerful young master in secret."
Yan Wuji found them after Ye Longlin and Mu Hanqi returned from the Ten Thousand Buddhas Temple.
Yan Wuji hadn't caused any conflict with them, and the Ye family didn't want to provoke Ye Longlin at this time, especially since Yan Wuji's paper bore the Heavenly King's Seal!
"Just as I suspected, the Ye family has been concealing their strength. Ye Xingchen's death has put them in the spotlight. To prevent those in the capital from guessing, they'll definitely send people to apprehend the killer. But on the other hand, Ye Xingchen died in a legitimate duel, and no one can deny that, as there were so many witnesses present."
This solidified Ye Longlin's suspicion. Ye Xingchen was merely a pawn orchestrated by Ye Nantian. Given Ye Nantian's methods and ruthlessness, Ye Xingchen was undoubtedly his son, but for someone like him, sacrificing a weakling to protect a genius was entirely within his character.
Yan Wuji glanced at Mu Hanqi. His cousin was becoming more beautiful, more than enough for Ye Longlin. As her cousin, he felt honored.
"So what do we do now? Just let them be? I think we should deal with them quickly."
Yan Wuji pondered for a moment before speaking. Compared to his previous carefree attitude, he had become much more serious, no longer exuding that air of nonchalance.
"Cousin, why do I feel like you hold some resentment towards the Ye family?"
Mu Hanqi tilted her head, sensing something off in his tone, though she couldn't pinpoint it. It was more of an intuitive feeling.
Yan Wuji fell silent for a moment, then after a brief pause, he said, "Qian Chongshan was killed by members of the Ye family. The Ye family has another hidden force, equivalent to the Dark Hall. They operate in the shadows as an assassin organization. Qian Chongshan was once a top assassin for this organization, but he later left. The organization issued a kill order for him. When I was very young, I encountered Qian Chongshan and saved him. I used the Yan family's resources to create an identity for him, allowing him to live peacefully for so many years. Qian Chongshan stayed with me since he was young, protecting me. The bond between us has surpassed that of ordinary master and subordinate; we are more like family. And now, Qian Chongshan was killed by their so-called organization, which greatly displeases me. I want to seek revenge against the Ye family, but their power is too great, and I'm not capable of doing it alone. Therefore, at this moment, the only influence I can leverage is my brother-in-law's."
Ye Longlin nodded. He had no doubt about this. He was also aware of the Ye family's secret control over this assassin organization. He had established the Black and White Impermanence Organization's dark division precisely to counter the Ye family's assassin group and to ensure his own stability after stepping down.
"I have my own plans regarding the Ye family. You don't need to worry about this matter for now. I don't have time to deal with them recently. The revision of the God of War List is urgent, and it must be done before anything else."
Ye Longlin stated, putting an end to the discussion. Yan Wuji nodded in understanding.
After Yan Wuji left, Mu Hanqi looked at the man before her with concern. He carried too much on his shoulders. He bore honor and the unyielding pride of the military, but before all that, he had his own deep-seated vendetta! The Ye family had expelled his father, her father-in-law, based on a mere document. The Ye family had also issued a kill order. In those days, the martial world was still active, and Ye Guohui became a hunted man throughout the land, pursued from north to south. If not for Zhao Qian, their graves would likely have been weathered by countless seasons by now. It was precisely because of Zhao Qian's actions back then that Ye Longlin achieved his current status and achievements!
"Ye Longlin, I love you."
...
No one could have predicted that a message would suddenly spread throughout the Dragon Pavilion's internal network at this very moment!
"Of the first generation of the Dragon Pavilion, only three thousand six hundred and twenty-one individuals remain. Among them, the daughter of retired Left Wing General Yang Erlang has been kidnapped and has contacted the Dragon Pavilion. This is the third instance since the Dragon Pavilion's inception that a retired general has sought aid. The first was when General Chongfeng, Hao Dayong, retired and couldn't find his way home or his parents. After extensive inquiries, his parents' house was forcibly demolished. On the day of the demolition, his parents were cooking in the room, and the structure suddenly collapsed, killing them both. The second was when Deputy Right Wing General Lin Jianguo's son offended a son of a powerful official and was killed. In desperation, he sought help from the Dragon Pavilion. The Dragon Pavilion dispatched soldiers, but Lin Jianguo's family was destroyed, leaving only his father, who suffered from dementia. This is the third call for help from a retired general! The boss is currently in Jinling. Please inform General Yuan and General Qinglong to convey this to the boss and request him to take action and stand up for our Dragon Pavilion soldiers!"
This message, once posted on the Dragon Pavilion's internal network, caused an uproar. Countless people forwarded it. Since the Dragon Pavilion's establishment, there had only been two such incidents, and this was the third.
"General Yuan, something's happened, you need to see this."
At the God of War List venue, ever since Yuan Gang had previously hospitalized Ma Zhou with the Heavenly King's Seal, Ma Zhou had lost all his arrogance and obediently followed Yuan Gang's orders. He was currently carrying the Heavenly King's Seal, equivalent to holding an imperial decree, and Ma Zhou dared not provoke him. He even constantly worried about the Heavenly King's Seal disappearing.
"What's the matter? Why are you so flustered?"
Yuan Gang said irritably. He then picked up the tablet and began to read. After finishing, his eyes narrowed instantly.
"There are retired Dragon Pavilion soldiers in Jinling?"
Regarding where the Dragon Pavilion soldiers came from, they generally did not investigate unless they were sacrificed and their ashes were being returned to their hometown.
"Yes, this is the information for this Left Wing General."
Black Dragon nodded slowly. After bringing up his profile, a dangerous glint appeared in Yuan Gang's eyes.
"Prepare the car, I need to see the boss."
"Understood."
Yuan Gang closed the tablet and then looked at Qin Mingxuan and Ma Zhou: "I have something to attend to and will be leaving. The banners and the stage here must all be completed today. There are only three days left, and I hope you can work quickly."