Seeing Lan Yue's somber expression, Ye Cangtian smiled and said, "Senior Sister, rest assured, I will not do anything I am not confident about."
Alas!
Lan Yue sighed. Although she was still worried about Ye Cangtian's safety on this trip, she couldn't refute what he had said.
Because since she had known Ye Cangtian, he had always been prepared in everything he did.
Thinking of this, she spoke, "Since Ming Yue is not here this time, who are you planning to take with you?"
"Ye Zhenghao."
Ye Cangtian answered without thinking.
Since Ye Yaoyang had sent Ye Zhenghao to his side, he naturally had to take Ye Zhenghao for a good tempering. It would be a waste not to use a free thug like Zhenghao!
"Uh..."
Lan Yue was instantly stunned. In the past, Ye Cangtian's adventures always involved beauties, but this time it was a man, and a middle-aged one at that.
The thought alone gave her goosebumps.
While her mind was racing, she said nothing outwardly. After all, Ye Zhenghao was also a master, and he could help Ye Cangtian to some extent!
...
In the distant mountain forest of Dragon City.
Two figures were drinking wine from a flask in the forest, conversing about something.
"Hun Ba, you say Hun Wu wasn't weak and had some brains, so how was he so easily taken care of?"
In Hun Jiu's opinion, Hun Wu would definitely not choose to confront Ye Cangtian head-on, but would choose an opportune moment to strike.
In such a situation, Hun Wu was still eliminated, which made him very worried about this operation.
"Who knows!"
"Perhaps it was the mantis stalking the cicada, with the oriole behind!"
Hun Ba glanced at Hun Jiu and said slowly.
After all, there were many people vying for the Four Seals, and it was hard to say who was working for whom.
Hun Wu might have had a good mind, but others weren't brainless, so it was normal for Hun Wu to be outmaneuvered.
Besides that, Ye Cangtian was no easy target. Knowing that all factions were coveting the Four Seals, he couldn't possibly have no preparations.
Hearing this, Hun Jiu slowly nodded. Just as he was about to say something more, a figure in black flashed before them.
The subordinate whispered a few words into Hun Ba's ear, then bowed and retreated.
"Two pieces of news, one good and one bad. Which one do you want to hear?"
After the subordinate retreated, Hun Ba looked at Hun Jiu and said with a smile.
"Either," Hun Jiu glared at Hun Ba grumpily.
Seeing this, Hun Ba smiled playfully and said, "Then I'll tell you the good news first. The good news is that our arrangements in Dragon City are complete, and we can act at any time."
"That's great."
Hun Jiu's eyes lit up when he heard this. Although he was wary of Ye Cangtian, since the arrangements were complete, they had leverage to deal with Ye Cangtian.
Thinking this, Hun Jiu's gaze shifted, and he looked at Hun Ba, saying, "Then what's the bad news?"
Hun Ba glanced over and smiled, "The bad news is that our people just found out that Ye Cangtian left Dragon City two days ago. According to rumors, they are heading to the Swift Wind Tower!"
Pfft!
At these words, the wine Hun Jiu had just swallowed instantly sprayed out.
If the Four Seals were on Ye Cangtian, and Ye Cangtian had already left, who were their arrangements meant to deal with?
Even if they pushed the Hidden Group to a dead end, the Hidden Group wouldn't hand over the Four Seals!
With that in mind, what good news was there?
Thinking this, Hun Jiu glared at Hun Ba furiously and said, "Are you out of your mind, teasing me? Do you think it's fun!"
Hun Jiu was furious. He just couldn't understand why, when they had done useless work, the other party was still in the mood to tease him!
Hahaha!
Hun Ba laughed heartily and looked at the other person, saying, "Don't be so impatient. You should think about it, if the task was completed so easily, wouldn't it be too boring?"
Hmph!
Hun Jiu snorted and said, "You'd better give up those thoughts. If you want to court death, I won't stop you, but don't drag me down with you!"
After speaking, Hun Jiu ignored him and turned to leave the scene.
Watching Hun Jiu's receding back, a sinister smile appeared on Hun Ba's face. He thought to himself: Hun Jiu, with your hot temper, it's hard to even save your life, let alone complete the mission.
But perhaps this is not bad either. It can help me probe Ye Cangtian's trump cards, attract hidden forces out, and ideally, do the work for me...
Thinking this, Hun Ba disappeared into the mountain forest.
...
Northwest of the relic's living area, a carriage was rapidly traversing the mountain forest.
Looking at the tall and majestic city in the distance, the coachman's expression was a mix of emotions.
This person's attire was different from other coachmen. He was dressed all in fiery red. Although he was a coachman, he looked somewhat noble.
He was none other than the son of the Dean of the Blazing Fire Academy, Ye Zhenghao.
For him, being able to travel with Ye Cangtian was definitely a great fortune in his three lifetimes.
But until they set off, he only learned that he was to be the coachman on this trip.
Although he had experienced countless life-and-death situations, he felt that being a coachman was nothing and agreed.
However, after becoming a coachman, he realized that he had become a rare animal, constantly being pointed at wherever he went. It was truly annoying and unbearable for him.
"Mr. Ye, we're almost at Jinling City. I think we should hire a coachman!"
Finally, Ye Zhenghao's patience reached its limit, and he spoke.
Inside the carriage, Ye Cangtian slowly opened his eyes, revealing a hint of playful amusement.
"Brother Zhenghao, you need to understand that cultivation is not only related to physical talent but also to one's state of mind."
"I am doing this to temper your state of mind. If you cannot even endure such a small matter, then how can you talk about cultivation?"
"This..."
Hearing Ye Cangtian's incessant words, Ye Zhenghao's expression became somewhat dazed, and then extremely serious, as if he had heard some cultivation insights.
Sensing Ye Zhenghao's actions, Yi Feipeng in the carriage felt somewhat speechless.
However, what the other party said was not entirely wrong. Cultivation itself was going against the heavens. Without perseverance, it was indeed difficult to break through.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian ignored the two of them. He slowly said, "We should be at Jinling City ahead. Let's rest in Jinling City. I want to visit an old friend..."
As the carriage sped along, it soon entered Jinling City and stopped in front of a mansion in the city center.
Before they could get off, the guards at the entrance came forward.
A guard sized up Ye Zhenghao, perhaps due to his attire, he recognized Ye Zhenghao's extraordinary status.
After all, even the coachman was dressed in red brocade, so the person in the carriage must be unusual.
The next moment, the guard quickly bowed and said, "Sir, may I ask why you have stopped here?"
"Visiting an old friend!"
As soon as the voice fell, before Ye Zhenghao could answer, Ye Cangtian lifted the curtain of the carriage and revealed himself.
"This..."
Seeing Ye Cangtian, the guard was slightly stunned, then immediately recognized Ye Cangtian's identity.
He quickly bowed again and said respectfully, "So it's Lord Ye gracing us with your presence. Please, please, I will lead the way for you..."
With that, the guard quickly signaled his companion to go and announce their arrival, then warmly helped Ye Cangtian out of the carriage.
...