Yang Zheng chuckled, "Such a thing is, of course, unforgivable. However, this Hou Xiaoqiang isn't without connections; his father-in-law is an official in a department with real power. In my opinion, Mr. Ye could set some conditions to teach him a lesson."
Ye Tian understood that Lin Ziyi would still need to go through them for future approvals, so it was best not to offend them too severely. He asked, "Second Master, how do you think he should be punished?"
Yang Zheng replied, "I'll have this brat prepare a sum of money, and at the same time, all approvals for your side will be fast-tracked. What do you think?"
Ye Tian wasn't particularly interested in their money. He said, "Forget the money. Have him come out tonight and apologize to my girlfriend in person."
Yang Zheng smiled, "Alright, I'll tell him."
He was quite pleased that Ye Tian had agreed, as it also saved him face.
Lin Ziyi, listening from the side, said, "Tian Ge, I don't think a meeting is necessary. This matter is over, and after all, we'll still have to deal with them in the future."
Ye Tian replied, "A Martial King cannot be insulted, and neither can a Martial King's girlfriend. If he isn't taught a lesson, you won't feel at ease."
Lin Ziyi hugged him, "I know you hate that he had designs on me. Fine, I'll do whatever you say."
At this moment, Ye Tian's heart suddenly stirred. He walked into the living room and said to Han Ningshuang, who was waiting for news, "Ningshuang, someone has arrived. It should be a master found by Liu Wuque. I'll go meet them!"
He reached out and wiped his face, causing a significant change in his features. The transformation was so drastic that even Lin Ziyi couldn't recognize him as Ye Tian.
Behind the villa, there was a small garden with a goldfish pond and rockery. Beside the pond stood a pavilion. Inside the pavilion stood a man in his forties, hands behind his back, admiring the goldfish in the pond.
As Ye Tian appeared, the man slowly turned around and smiled, "Friend, my name is Ding Zan. I practice Xingyi. Regarding Liu Wuque's matter, could you give him some face and let it go?"
Ye Tian replied, "I'm sorry, I cannot let it go. He must agree to Hanmen's conditions to remain safe."
The middle-aged man sighed softly, "I haven't fought anyone in years, but I owe him a favor, so I must step in. Friend, shall we spar?"
Ye Tian said, "Please!"
The two approached each other, and as their hands touched, their bodies trembled slightly. The floor beneath the middle-aged man shattered into countless pieces, while Ye Tian's feet showed no change.
The middle-aged man's expression changed, and he said with a wry smile, "So it's a Vajra Martial King, and with astonishing physique. Alas, I was blind indeed, not to have recognized you."
With that, he cupped his hands, "Apologies for the intrusion," and turned to leave.
Half an hour later, the middle-aged man appeared before Liu Wuque, who was soaking in ice water. He quickly asked, "How was it?"
The man sighed softly and said, "I advise you not to contend with him. He is a Vajra Martial King, and likely very young. Such a person has boundless potential, and might break through to become a Human Immortal any day. Even if you gain a temporary advantage, he will be able to retaliate before long."
Liu Wuque was filled with despair, "Is he that powerful?"
The middle-aged man continued, "If we were to truly fight, I would be defeated within ten moves. Even more frighteningly, I sensed a spirit of vigorous progress from him, a spirit I haven't encountered in years. A person with such a spirit will undoubtedly improve their cultivation. Within three to five years, this person will surely become a Human Immortal!"
Human Immortal! A flicker of terror flashed in Liu Wuque's eyes. A Human Immortal, how could he possibly offend such a person?
He sighed heavily, "Alright, I concede!"
Not long after, Han Ningshuang received a call from Liu Wuque. The latter stated that he could prove his words were true and would assist Han Ningshuang in regaining control of Hanmen.
Thus, the matter came to a close, and Ye Tian no longer needed to stay in the capital.
That day, he and Lin Ziyi quietly left the Han residence and checked into a hotel in the capital.
Since he had come to the capital, he still needed to follow up on Elder Li's condition, so he couldn't leave just yet.
The Li family was not a place anyone could visit casually. Ye Tian had called Li Taishi in advance and arranged to visit at seven o'clock that evening. As it was still early, he decided to take Lin Ziyi around the city for a stroll and some sightseeing.