In Ye Cangtian's view, the Yin Group was deeply entrenched in Dragon City, while the Swift Wind Tower was merely an outside force, making it difficult to stir up trouble.
All the families, even if they knew the Swift Wind Tower was stronger than the Yin Group, would not choose to ally with them.
The reason was simple: no matter how powerful the Swift Wind Tower was, they could not easily destroy the Yin Group's headquarters.
After all, the Yin Group had three Heavenly-level experts. For the Swift Wind Tower to destroy the Yin Group's headquarters, they would have to pay a considerable and painful price.
A price that even the Swift Wind Tower could not bear.
Therefore, it was highly likely that Dragon City would remain under the control of the Yin Group in the future, and these families naturally had to side with Dragon City to avoid offending the Yin Group.
Secondly, there was the issue of trust.
The Yin Group, managed by Dongfang Mingyue, had already gained widespread popularity, while there was zero trust between them and an outside force like the Swift Wind Tower.
Considering these two points, the Swift Wind Tower could be said to be isolated and helpless in Dragon City.
This was also why the Swift Wind Tower could only rely on its own strength if they wanted to do something in secret.
As long as they kept an eye on them, they wouldn't be able to cause much trouble.
Hmph!
Dongfang Mingyue shot the other person a glare and snorted, "You also said it's not easy to monitor them. Ordinary informants can't do it, and they can easily be exploited by the other party!"
"That's right!"
Ye Cangtian nodded and said with a smile, "So we won't use ordinary informants. This task will be handed over to the Grim Reaper Squad, as a test of their recent training results."
Huh?
Hearing this, Dongfang Mingyue smiled and said, "They really weren't wrong to call you ruthless. How long have they been training, and you're already giving them such a difficult mission? You're truly inhuman!"
After all, the people of the Swift Wind Tower were not easy to monitor.
Moreover, they had just met these individuals, and each of them possessed considerable strength.
If the Grim Reaper Squad were to be discovered tracking them, it would be difficult for the Grim Reaper Squad to cope, and they would be in danger.
Heh heh.
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly at Dongfang Mingyue's words, "Jade cannot be made into a useful object without cutting and polishing. Besides, this is a rare training opportunity for them..."
Hearing this, Dongfang Mingyue fell silent for a moment. What he said did have some logic.
The next moment, she looked at him and said, "As long as you don't feel bad about it, I don't have a problem. But you have to ask Elder Long. He treats the Grim Reaper Squad as his disciples!"
"Uh..."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian gave a wry smile. It seemed he would have to discuss this with Elder Long personally when he had the time.
...
Another corner of Dragon City.
Feifei led the people from the Swift Wind Tower to a small courtyard on the outskirts of Dragon City.
Looking at the dilapidated thatched hut in the courtyard, Wan Mingxuan was instantly dumbfounded.
The small hut before them was not just ordinarily dilapidated. The roof had collapsed in many places, and the walls were riddled with holes and cracks.
It could be said that apart from having a few more rooms to accommodate everyone, this place was utterly useless.
"This... Miss Feifei, is this how the Yin Group entertains guests?"
Wan Mingxuan looked at the courtyard and, after a long hesitation, finally spoke to Feifei.
Along the way, he had seen many civilian residences, and each of them was better than this place. Such thatched huts were hard to find in Dragon City.
Yet, the Yin Group had brought them here, which was clearly a deliberate arrangement by Ye Cangtian earlier.
Because of this, Wan Mingxuan was very displeased.
However, Feifei in front of him was merely a subordinate and could not make decisions on such matters, which was why he had not lost his temper.
On the other side, Feifei heard this and saw the disdainful looks from everyone. She instantly showed an apologetic smile.
"Lord Wan Mingxuan, I am truly sorry. As Lord Ye has already told you, the Yin Group's reception budget is indeed limited."
"Within the limited reception budget, this is the best treatment I can arrange for you!"
"But rest assured, I have already set aside the expenses for three meals a day! You will never go hungry for a single day..."
"..."
Hearing Feifei's words, everyone was stunned.
They had already imagined what the three meals a day would be like.
If the accommodation was this rudimentary, how good could the three meals a day be? It would be at most radishes and cabbage.
Wan Mingxuan's lips twitched. He hadn't come here to be a monk and eat vegetarian food.
Thinking of this, Wan Mingxuan said, "Miss Feifei, we understand the Yin Group's difficulties. Can we pay ourselves, and you help us find a more suitable place to stay?"
Feifei was a little surprised. Did they need her to personally handle such a matter?
Along the way, there were many inns, and they could find them themselves.
Thinking this, Feifei said, "I'm sorry, but after I bring you here, I have to go back and report. I really don't have time to help you."
"Miss Feifei, we are unfamiliar with this place, so please help us more."
"If you help us, you can also save some expenses for the Yin Group. I believe Dongfang Mingyue will not blame you when she hears about it!"
Wan Mingxuan said quickly upon hearing this.
The reason he insisted on Feifei's help was precisely his concern that Ye Cangtian and the others might be up to something.
After all, they had managed Dragon City for many years. If they said a word, which inn in Dragon City would dare to accommodate them?
But if Feifei stepped forward, it would be different.
At least Feifei was Dongfang Mingyue's assistant, which was equivalent to representing Dongfang Mingyue. Who would dare to refuse then?
On the other side, seeing Wan Mingxuan's persistence, Feifei had no choice but to say helplessly, "Alright, then follow me."
Seeing Feifei agree so readily, Wan Mingxuan's lips twitched.
He had originally thought that Feifei would make things difficult for them, and he had prepared some favors.
But the other party agreed, which meant that his previous concerns were unnecessary, and Ye Cangtian had not interfered in this regard.
Could it be that he was judging a gentleman by his own mean standards?
...
By the river.
Several figures shuttled through the turbulent river water. An old man wearing a bamboo hat sat by the riverbank, fishing.
The next moment, the old man glanced sideways and smiled as he saw the approaching figures, "You brat, it seems you're quite idle lately!"
"Senior, you're mistaken this time. I haven't been idle at all!"
Ye Cangtian walked forward with a smile and sat down beside the old man, continuing, "I've come to discuss something this time."
"Hmm? What's the situation?"
Elder Long looked at Ye Cangtian with a puzzled gaze and inquired.
Ye Cangtian did not hide anything and directly explained the matter of the Swift Wind Tower. Seeing the other party frown slightly, he quickly said, "Senior, is the Swift Wind Tower very troublesome?"
"It's manageable, but with the Yin Group's current strength, it's very difficult to deal with."
Elder Long nodded. Although he had been tormented by his injuries in the past few years and had not left Dragon City, he still had a certain understanding of the Swift Wind Tower.
The Swift Wind Tower had a total of one Heavenly-level expert. From this perspective, the Swift Wind Tower was indeed inferior to the Yin Group.
However, in addition to Heavenly-level experts, the Swift Wind Tower also had three Grand Perfection experts and some quasi-Heavenly-level consultants.
As for Earth-level experts, their numbers had not been counted, and there were likely quite a few.
Most importantly, these were all old data. He wasn't sure if the Swift Wind Tower had produced any new Heavenly-level experts over the years.
"In that case, the Swift Wind Tower is indeed a bit tricky."
Listening to Elder Long's explanation, Ye Cangtian's brow furrowed. Although the Yin Group had risen, it was only in the number of Earth-level experts that there had been a surge.
In terms of quasi-Heavenly-level experts, there had not been much increase.
Therefore, if they were to clash with the Swift Wind Tower, the Yin Group might not be a match for them.
Of course, this was under the premise that he, a Heavenly-level expert, was not involved. Otherwise, the outcome would be hard to say.
On the other side, listening to Ye Cangtian's words, Elder Long glanced at him curiously and asked, "What? The people from the Swift Wind Tower have ill intentions? Is there no room for maneuver?"
"It's hard to say."
Ye Cangtian slowly shook his head and continued, "The Swift Wind Tower has come with ill intentions this time. Today, I even forced them to kill a guard. The relationship between the two sides is hard to say..."
Hearing this, Elder Long patted his shoulder and sneered, "Kid, don't feel too burdened. Do whatever you want. Even if it means going to war with the Swift Wind Tower, there's nothing to fear!"
As he spoke, Elder Long paused and continued, "Don't forget, we old guys are always here for you!"