Ye Tiancheng was stunned for a moment, then remembered that Xiao Miaomiao was still in the Special Operations Group.
Could it be that Xiao Miaomiao knew about their agreement with the Helian family and had intervened to help?
As expected, Ye Tiancheng heard Helian Sheng say, "After you disappeared, I discovered this matter and contacted the Special Operations Group. When the avatar of the Dragon God learned about the Helian family's affairs, he stepped in to help, which is why the Helian family did not suffer any misfortune. I did not have to return to the family to guard the ancestral land, and I could continue to assist Mr. Ye."
"We were indeed at fault. Thank you for still being willing to help me for our original agreement. I am immensely grateful for your great kindness."
Helian Sheng had thought clearly three years ago, and now he said, "Mr. Ye is too polite. Since the avatar of the Dragon God stepped in to help, it can be considered fulfilling the agreement. It is only right for me to continue working for Mr. Ye."
Ye Tiancheng breathed a sigh of relief, "It's good that the Helian family is alright, otherwise, I would feel even more self-reproach."
"I know Mr. Ye is a man of his word. No one can control accidents, and this is indeed not your fault." Helian Sheng chuckled, then said, "However, after three years, Mr. Ye, since you are back, why don't we meet?"
Hearing Helian Sheng's words, Ye Tiancheng naturally agreed.
"It is indeed appropriate."
Ye Tiancheng was also very concerned about whether Helian Sheng had gained any new information in the past three years, and if there were any clues or whereabouts of Hou Mingzhu.
However, at this moment, it was not appropriate for Ye Tiancheng to reveal this, as it would seem too utilitarian. Therefore, he decided to drop the matter for now. When they met, he would still have opportunities to ask for clarification.
After arranging to meet, Ye Tiancheng finally hung up the call with Helian Sheng.
Upon receiving news from Ye Tiancheng again, Helian Sheng was very eager to see Ye Tiancheng and to put his mind at ease. Moreover, for the entire three years, Helian Sheng indeed had matters to discuss with Ye Tiancheng.
He had faithfully worked for Ye Tiancheng for three years. Even though Ye Tiancheng was absent, he had not slacked off in the slightest. After their reunion, there would naturally be much to talk about.
However, when Helian Sheng learned that Ye Tiancheng and his companions had only just returned, and had only been back for a little over two days, and had been busy since their return without any time to rest, he did not rush to see Ye Tiancheng immediately. Instead, he arranged to meet in three days.
Ye Tiancheng had originally intended to take the initiative to see Helian Sheng. However, Helian Sheng used the excuse that he also had matters to attend to in the capital. Therefore, it was finally agreed that Helian Sheng would proactively come to the capital in three days and meet Ye Tiancheng.
Ye Tiancheng did not know if Helian Sheng truly had matters to attend to, so he could only agree.
For the next three days, Ye Tiancheng and his companions stayed in the place arranged by Liang Ping to rest, adjust their state, and learn more about the current situation. Many things could not be explained in a few words; it was necessary to look at actual information and experience it personally to feel it more clearly.
However, Ye Tiancheng and his companions were not completely idle. When occasional disturbances occurred in the capital, Ye Tiancheng and his companions also took the initiative to help.
During these three days, Nie Chongyang did not return.
But Liang Ping indicated that since the chaos outside began, such a situation was normal. It was common to be unable to contact personnel on duty for a long time. Ye Tiancheng was therefore less worried that Nie Chongyang might have met with an accident.
Three days later, Helian Sheng arrived in the capital on time and went to Ye Tiancheng's temporary residence to meet him.
Upon receiving the news, Ye Tiancheng even went to pick up Helian Sheng.
Although he could not pick him up from very far, because when Ye Tiancheng learned that Helian Sheng had arrived, Helian Sheng was already downstairs from his residence. Ye Tiancheng could only go downstairs to greet him.
Ye Tiancheng said to Helian Sheng, "Thank you for making this trip to see me here."
Helian Sheng smiled and said, "Mr. Ye is being too formal. We are not just ordinary partners. Moreover, Mr. Ye, you even offered two fragments of the Fuxi Qin to help. Such sincerity is a great kindness to my Helian family. It is only right for me to do this."
The two exchanged humble pleasantries until they arrived at the residence, at which point they stopped.
Helian Sheng very politely greeted Long Miaomiao and the little fox who were waiting in the room. Long Miaomiao simply nodded, indicating that she understood, given her high status. The little fox was more polite and returned the greeting.
After sitting down, Helian Sheng sighed with emotion.
"It has truly been three years since we last met."
Ye Tiancheng also sighed, "Yes, if it weren't for that accident, who knows what the situation would be like now."
Seeing Ye Tiancheng looking somewhat dejected, Helian Sheng proactively said to him, "Is Mr. Ye still worried about the safety of Miss Hou?"
Upon hearing Helian Sheng say this, Ye Tiancheng immediately replied, "Of course. Mingzhu is missing, and I am always uneasy. Now that three years have passed, I fear any accident might have befallen her."
"Speaking of which, do you have any clues?"
Helian Sheng said to Ye Tiancheng, "There are no specific clues. The person behind it seems to be keeping Miss Hou very well hidden, without revealing any details. I don't know where she is hidden to prevent any clues from being known."
"However, so much has changed in these three years, and many new talents have emerged. While traveling, I have met many people. Through other means, I can confirm that Miss Hou is not in any danger, so Mr. Ye can rest assured for now."
Hearing that Hou Mingzhu might be alright, although her whereabouts were still unknown, it was still good news.
Ye Tiancheng asked joyfully, "Really?"
Helian Sheng replied, "It's highly likely, there shouldn't be any mistake."
Ye Tiancheng breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Helian Sheng then said, "However, because you were missing for these three years, the disappearance of Miss Hou could not be concealed. But with the help of Yue'er and Miss Hou's other friends, the situation was still controlled."
"However, Mr. Ye, you will likely have to give an explanation to the Hou family later."
Ye Tiancheng said with a wry smile, "That is only right. I am with Mingzhu, and she followed me, yet I failed to protect her and let Mingzhu disappear. She is so important to the Hou family, I should indeed give a reasonable explanation."
Helian Sheng did not know how to comfort Ye Tiancheng, so he simply patted Ye Tiancheng's shoulder.
"Her being safe is already tremendous good news. I believe you will find her."
The Hou family was relatively easy to account for. After all, Ye Tiancheng later married Hou Mingzhu, which was a genuine union. The Hou family had some trust in Ye Tiancheng, although some trouble would inevitably arise.
After all, in a large family like the Hou family, there were bound to be internal power struggles.
There would definitely be people who were dissatisfied with Hou Mingzhu and Ye Tiancheng. With such an incident, they would certainly cause trouble for Ye Tiancheng. However, Helian Sheng believed that this minor trouble would not be able to stump Ye Tiancheng, and Ye Tiancheng would surely be able to resolve it without others worrying about it.
Helian Sheng asked Ye Tiancheng, "What are your plans now?"
Ye Tiancheng told Helian Sheng, "I plan to stay here for a while and wait for Nie Chongyang to return so I can meet him. There are still some matters that are best handled by waiting. If I cannot wait, then I will first return to the Hou family to give an explanation."
Helian Sheng nodded, "That is also appropriate."
Ye Tiancheng then said, "After the matters with the Hou family are resolved, I will definitely speed up the process and try to continue collecting the fragments of the Fuxi Qin. The origin of all this is ultimately related to the Pure Land, and the divine artifact Fuxi Qin must be restored. The situation has changed to this extent, and I must accelerate the progress."
"If it weren't for being delayed by these three years..."
Ye Tiancheng felt annoyed just thinking about it. When he was sucked in by the black vortex, he tried everything but could not get out. Even Long Miaomiao was unable to help. To get out, they all three had to cultivate desperately, improve their abilities, and become stronger to break free from that space.
Even though the three of them cultivated desperately, it still took three years.
With these three years of delay, the outside world had undergone earth-shattering changes. If such an accident had not happened, perhaps the matter would have been resolved long ago.
As soon as Ye Tiancheng thought of this, he hated the person who had acted maliciously even more.
When he finds out who was responsible for this in the future, Ye Tiancheng will definitely seek retribution and make them pay the price.
Helian Sheng then told Ye Tiancheng about some other situations, which were roughly the results of Helian Sheng's activities over the past three years. He had indeed done a lot and had also helped Ye Tiancheng keep an eye on Fatty. Unfortunately, Helian Sheng could not stop Fatty from doing bad things, as Fatty had already betrayed them.
After listening, Ye Tiancheng thanked Helian Sheng again and saw him off. He then remained in the capital, waiting, hoping that Nie Chongyang would return soon so he could be at ease and then resolve the subsequent matters.