Arther and Garland shivered. Ye Cangtian’s gaze was filled with killing intent, and a mere glance sent them trembling.
On the other side, Nancy’s eyes were full of gratitude. She knew that Ye Cangtian had killed Elino for her sake.
“Thank you, Ye Cangtian, for avenging the Pope.”
Just then, Hassal, who had remained silent, finally spoke. He was already aligned with Ye Cangtian’s faction, and Nancy had not mistreated him after her coronation, so he stepped forward. He believed that by supporting Ye Cangtian this time, he would earn Nancy’s favor in the future.
Led by him, everyone in the hall seemed to snap back to their senses and began to thank Ye Cangtian.
“No need for thanks!”
Ye Cangtian waved his hand and then turned to Nancy. “Congratulations on your coronation. The ceremony is now concluded, and I will be returning to the hotel.”
Hearing this, Nancy nodded reluctantly. She understood that Ye Cangtian disliked such occasions. If the person being crowned wasn’t her, Ye Cangtian would never have come. Therefore, she wouldn’t stop him from leaving.
…
Back at the hotel.
Lan Yue and Qiangwei returned to their rooms and began packing their luggage. With the matter concluded, they knew they would soon return to Huaxia.
Taking advantage of this time, Gui Wu pulled Ye Cangtian into her room and firmly closed the door.
“You scoundrel, tell me! Why did you abandon me!”
“Don’t you remember when you begged me to be with you? Now that you think I’m useless, you’re just discarding me!”
Gui Wu, like a resentful wife, roared at Ye Cangtian. She truly hadn’t expected that she would be unable to go back when everything was fine on their arrival!
“Uh…”
Looking at Gui Wu’s angry face, Ye Cangtian couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and helplessness. He had to admit it was his fault for not discussing it with Gui Wu beforehand. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to, but with one thing after another piling up, he hadn’t found the right moment.
Thinking this, he looked at Gui Wu and slowly said, “You’ve been with me for so long, and I’m very grateful. From now on, I hope you can live the life you desire.”
“You! You’re going to make me so angry I die!”
“I said before that I wanted a free life, but in the end, didn’t I give it all up because of you?”
“Now you’re leaving me behind, do you have any conscience!”
Hearing Ye Cangtian’s words, Gui Wu was furious, roaring in anger.
“Hehe, calm down. You’ve misunderstood. Let me explain.”
Facing her outburst, Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and calmly began to explain.
Firstly, he was about to head to the Huaxia Ruins, and neither Gui Wu nor Nancy was suitable to enter. Of course, the Yin Organization could accept them, but what about other factions? If they were discovered by other forces, they would be in some danger, something Ye Cangtian did not want to see.
Secondly, Nancy was here. Although she had Hassal’s support, Hassal’s capabilities were limited, and there were still some rifts between Nancy and him. Leaving Gui Wu behind would solve all these problems.
At this point, seeing Gui Wu’s expression soften slightly, Ye Cangtian quickly added, “I know you value loyalty and righteousness, and you definitely won’t ignore Nancy, right?”
Hmph!
Gui Wu snorted. If it were in the past, she would never have cared about Nancy’s fate. However, after following Ye Cangtian, the relationship between the two women had grown stronger, and they were now like sisters. It was impossible for her to ignore Nancy.
“Alright, our separation is only temporary!”
“Cultivate well and manage the Bright Hall properly. When I’m done with the Huaxia Ruins, perhaps we can travel around the world together!”
Ye Cangtian smiled and patted Gui Wu’s shoulder. This was not a joke. In his opinion, once Huaxia and the Huaxia Ruins were stable, it would be time for him to retire with accomplishment, and then he could travel with Tang Xinwan. If the Bright Hall could be handed over at that time, he wouldn’t mind Nancy and Gui Wu joining him.
On the other side, hearing Ye Cangtian’s words, Gui Wu snorted and said, “You damn boss, remember your words today, or I’ll chase you to the ends of the earth!”
Seeing Ye Cangtian nod, Gui Wu was silent for a moment before saying, “By the way, why did you refuse Nancy today, and also stop Nancy from acting against Elino?”
Gui Wu couldn’t quite understand. Since he had stopped Nancy, why did Ye Cangtian still have to kill Elino himself? What difference did it make whether Elino died at Ye Cangtian’s hands or Nancy’s?
“Idiot.”
Ye Cangtian rolled his eyes at Gui Wu and explained in a slightly exasperated tone.
Firstly, he didn’t want to get involved in the Bright Hall’s affairs and was not interested in the esteemed guest position.
Secondly, if Nancy had killed Elino, the inner hall of the Bright Hall would definitely have found trouble with Nancy later. However, Elino clearly had ill intentions towards Nancy, so he could not be left alive. Therefore, Ye Cangtian chose to act himself. This way, even if the Bright Hall sought revenge, it would be directed at him, and he could also eliminate a future threat like Elino.
“Alright.”
Gui Wu replied, then looked at Ye Cangtian with reluctance. She slowly walked forward, opened her arms, and hugged Ye Cangtian, whispering, “Boss, I can’t bear to leave you, but I will complete everything you’ve assigned and look forward to the day we travel the world together.” That was the life she yearned for…
“Uh… okay… let’s both work hard!”
Being hugged by Gui Wu, Ye Cangtian felt a bit flustered. He quickly agreed and then fled as if escaping, leaving Gui Wu’s room.
“Hmph! You’re not Tang Sanzang, do you think I’ll eat you!”
Watching Ye Cangtian flee in a panic, Gui Wu was quite displeased. She grumbled indignantly, stomped her foot heavily, and finally slumped onto the bed in resignation.
…
Two days later, at the Capital Airport in Huaxia.
A small passenger plane landed steadily on the runway. The moment the cabin door opened, cheers erupted. Ye Cangtian looked around and saw Xu Weiwei leading the Death Squad and most of the Dragon Group members from the capital, lined up to welcome them at the airport. Xu Weiwei had previously received news from Viper and Keisha about the situation at the Bright Hall. Ye Cangtian’s trip had undoubtedly brought immense merit to Huaxia. She believed that from now on, a peaceful era would begin, and it would last for a very long time. Therefore, she had specifically arranged such a welcoming ceremony to greet the hero’s triumphant return.
“Uh… Weiwei, isn’t this scene a bit too grand?”
The next moment, Ye Cangtian approached Xu Weiwei and said softly. He had only done what he should have done, and there was no need for such a mobilization. Moreover, the Dragon Group members still had to guard the capital. Now, they were pulled away to welcome him, which was a bit much. After all, he wasn’t a top leader and couldn’t handle such a grand reception.
“A grand reception for a hero’s triumphant return is always worthwhile!”
“And don’t worry, I’ve already sought instructions from my superiors and received their permission…”
Xu Weiwei smiled and quickly replied, then made a gesture, indicating for Ye Cangtian to say a few words to the Dragon Group members.
Sigh!
Ye Cangtian could only reluctantly agree. After all, the stage was set, and he couldn’t let their efforts be in vain!
“Brothers, there’s actually nothing much for me to say. Everything we’ve done is what we should have done.”
“And the reason for this operation’s success is not due to my personal efforts, but the result of our collective hard work. It’s not just the contribution of every participating member, but also yours. If you hadn’t been guarding the capital, we wouldn’t have been able to proceed without any worries…”
Ye Cangtian’s humble speech earned everyone’s approval and thunderous applause. He then stepped down from the stage and handed the microphone to others, while he himself stood aside, waiting.
A short while later, after everyone had spoken, Ye Cangtian and the others got into cars and, led by Xu Weiwei, headed to the Dragon Group guesthouse. Xu Weiwei had already prepared a celebratory banquet there and had specifically invited Tang Xinwan and others. In her opinion, Ye Cangtian, having achieved such great merit, should share it with his family. At the same time, this would be a surprise for Ye Cangtian.