"Hmph!"
A cold snort came from Gu Hai. His gaze swept fiercely towards Po Xiao again.
Although Po Xiao's actions were not wrong, the fact that the other party was indifferent to Xue He's death and did not fully investigate the case was undeniable.
Thinking this, he changed the subject and continued to question, "I heard that the Xue family and the Shadow Tower have joined the Anti-Black Alliance. Why didn't you take action?"
"I have already explained these matters to Xuan Sijiu. If you want to know the reason, ask him yourself!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at Gu Hai and continued, "Also, I warn you, don't think too highly of yourself. Don't speak to this seat in such a tone, or don't blame me for not giving Kong Ling face!"
He understood very well that Gu Hai wanted to find trouble with him because of Xue He's death, so he naturally would not be polite.
"You..."
"Fine, then explain to this seat why you didn't act, allowing the Anti-Black Alliance to escape!"
"You should know that if you had made a move, you could have at least eliminated their higher-ups. Then, the remaining remnants would not have been a problem!"
Gu Hai's face turned red with anger at Ye Cangtian's words. After a long pause, he continued to ask.
He had already heard the general situation from Xuan Sijiu, but he strongly disliked Po Xiao's actions.
He even felt that the other party had intentionally let the Anti-Black Alliance escape.
"How I conduct myself is not for you to teach!"
"I advise you, when you have nothing to do, go urinate and see what kind of person you are. Don't meddle in things you shouldn't be concerned with!"
Ye Cangtian's gaze swept towards Gu Hai, a strong look of disdain flashing in his eyes.
Although he had intentionally let the Anti-Black Alliance escape, he was not afraid even if the matter was escalated to Kong Ling.
The reason was simple: in the other party's eyes, he just wanted to perfectly cut off the roots of evil. However, the Anti-Black Alliance had sensed danger in advance and had moved their escape route.
Therefore, even if Kong Ling knew about this, he would not punish him.
"You..."
Gu Hai's chest heaved violently again.
Po Xiao was stronger than him, but his status in the Dark Association was definitely inferior to his.
If he didn't bother with the other party's past actions, that would be fine.
But now, with this attitude, the other party was clearly escalating things and trying to take advantage of him.
If he tolerated this any longer, there would be no chance for him to turn the tables in the future.
*Clang!*
Thinking this, Gu Hai suddenly drew his long sword and glared at Po Xiao, saying, "Po Xiao, it seems you are truly going rogue. If that's the case, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"A defeated opponent dares to bare its fangs at me. It seems you haven't learned your lesson from last time!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at the other party dismissively, then drew his golden great ring saber.
"Both Your Excellencies, we are all working for the Dark Association. There's no need to draw swords on each other. Let's sit down and have some tea..."
Seeing that Ye Cangtian and Gu Hai were about to fight, Xuan Sijiu, who had been beaten black and blue, quickly stepped forward to try and stop them.
However, before he could finish speaking, Gu Hai slapped him away, sending him flying.
Gu Hai's rage had been completely ignited by Po Xiao, coupled with Po Xiao stealing his credit.
At this moment, he only wanted to vent his anger on Po Xiao and would not accept any mediation.
"Get aside, or I won't be polite to you."
With Gu Hai's reprimand, Xuan Sijiu no longer dared to step forward and retreated to the side nervously.
On the other side, watching everything before him, Ye Cangtian said sarcastically, "You only dare to act against some small fries!"
"Bullshit!"
As Gu Hai roared, his figure flickered.
The distance between them was not far. He reached Ye Cangtian in almost an instant and began to wield his weapon.
"Trash, it seems you truly haven't improved these days. You're still using the same old moves!"
"You truly disappoint me!"
Seeing Gu Hai's moves, Ye Cangtian sneered and then swept out his great ring saber.
With a flash of golden light, Gu Hai was immediately forced back.
This was not the end. Immediately after, another golden light descended from the sky.
"Not good!"
Gu Hai had not yet regained his balance. Facing this attack, he inwardly cried out "not good" and quickly resisted with all his might.
*Clink, clink!*
Two crisp sounds followed in succession.
Gu Hai did not feel the power of the first attack, but the second attack directly severed his long sword.
"No!"
With Gu Hai's unwilling roar, everything came to a standstill.
*Hiss!*
The next moment, Gu Hai slowly opened his eyes and gasped in cold air.
Po Xiao's cold blade was stopped less than a centimeter from his throat.
In an instant, Gu Hai was covered in a cold sweat!
He finally understood that in their previous confrontation, Po Xiao had not used his full strength. The fact that he was no match for him now explained everything.
In such a situation, he could only admit defeat.
Thinking this, he glanced at Ye Cangtian and gritted his teeth, "Po Xiao, you win."
"Hmph! Nonsense, do I need you to tell me that?"
Ye Cangtian snorted lightly and said indifferently, "Since I won, then I apologize. You will have to pay a price for your actions today!"
"What do you mean?"
At these words, Gu Hai's face instantly turned grim.
Ye Cangtian snorted and said, "Don't panic. I won't cripple your cultivation, nor will I break your arms or legs. I only want you to kneel and kowtow in apology. Three kowtows, and today's matter will be over!"
"What!"
"Po Xiao, no matter what, we both serve the Black Line Association. Is it appropriate for you to treat me like this?"
"Even if Lord Xing Yuan knew about this, he probably wouldn't agree, right!"
Gu Hai's face turned red as soon as he heard this.
He would rather be killed than be forced to kowtow and apologize to Po Xiao. After all, a scholar could be killed but not humiliated!
He absolutely could not accept this condition, so he could only try to find a way to make Ye Cangtian change his terms.
Hehe.
Ye Cangtian chuckled lightly and said, "Gu Hai, you're overthinking it. Let me ask you, if I were in your hands, would you show mercy?"
This...
Gu Hai was instantly speechless.
The reason was simple: if he had truly won against Po Xiao, although he wouldn't kill him, he would have humiliated him to teach him a lesson.
Moreover, the degree of humiliation would not be less than kowtowing in apology.
Therefore, he had nothing to say about Po Xiao's demands now.
Thinking this, he said with difficulty, "Po Xiao, I also feel that my previous thoughts were a bit ridiculous. How about we let bygones be bygones? After all, we might have to fight enemies together in the future!"
The moment he spoke, Gu Hai's face turned completely red.
He truly never thought that he would say such words in his lifetime, wishing he could burrow into a hole. m..oΓg
"Gu Hai, you're still wishful thinking!"
"If I fight alongside you, I'm still worried you'll ambush me!"
"So I don't want any dealings with you. Now you have only two options: first, kowtow in apology; second, I will cripple your cultivation!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at him, his voice still calm.
This, this guy wants to cripple me!
Hearing this, Gu Hai's eyes widened again. Although if his cultivation were crippled, Kong Ling would definitely find a way to get him a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir to recover.
But he would have to go through a period of living like an ordinary person, and he couldn't imagine the ridicule and humiliation he would face then.
Thinking this, he quickly said, "Po Xiao, don't go too far. Although I dislike you, I haven't caused you any harm. It's not a crime worthy of this, right?"
"Hmph! Who says you haven't harmed me?"
"That kick you just gave shattered the door, and the sound startled me. Such behavior is also a provocation to my authority."
"How can I let you off lightly then!"
*Pfft!*
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Gu Hai almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
He truly did not expect Ye Cangtian to find such a lame excuse, even counting the broken door as his fault.
"Fine! I promise you then!"
Finally, Gu Hai gritted his teeth and knelt down.
After all, this was better than having his cultivation crippled!
Moreover, if this matter were reported to Kong Ling, Kong Ling would also think that Po Xiao had gone too far and would surely avenge him.
It was with this thought that he agreed. In any case, he would get revenge sooner or later, so let Po Xiao be happy for a while!