If the Guangming Hall wanted to cause trouble at the headquarters, they wouldn't be foolish enough to attack it directly. They would have to lure people away first.
This means that all the rebellions before were orchestrated by the Guangming Hall!
Given the immense effort, the Guangming Hall must have a significant agenda!
As Ye Cangtian mused, a faint smile touched his lips. It was a good thing that the other party had an agenda.
Otherwise, they wouldn't even agree to join forces.
"Xiao Feng, my identity is too sensitive, and it's not convenient for me to be too active."
"The Guangming Hall will be your responsibility. Arrange a meeting time, and I'll go meet them personally."
After a brief consideration, Ye Cangtian spoke.
"You're going to meet them personally?"
Xiao Feng's expression became extremely grave. Undoubtedly, the other party would use Ye Cangtian's identity to meet them. However, Ye Cangtian's identity was also a source of trouble.
If they discovered that Xuan Qi was Ye Cangtian, the Guangming Hall would not cooperate sincerely but would instead scheme against him.
"Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Seeing Xiao Feng's expression, Ye Cangtian's lips curled slightly, revealing a smile.
With Ye Cangtian's resolute attitude, Xiao Feng finally nodded slowly, saying no more.
The two chatted for a few more sentences before Ye Cangtian departed.
...
Dark Association Headquarters.
As Ye Cangtian passed through the headquarters' corridor and had not yet returned to his room, he was drawn by the sounds coming from a certain room.
"Sir, I beg you, my daughter has been missing for several days. Please send someone to help us find her!"
"Sir, my daughter must have met with an accident. She never stays out overnight!"
"Sir, she is still young, please help us..."
A series of urgent voices echoed, and Ye Cangtian couldn't help but glance over.
It was a middle-aged couple who had come to the Dark Association headquarters to request an investigation into their daughter's disappearance.
However, the staff member handling their case was indifferent and filled with impatience.
Sigh!
Don't you know the Dark Association's reputation? Asking them for help is like looking in the wrong place.
It's your good fortune to have encountered me.
Muttering to himself, Ye Cangtian walked over. After all, it was a matter of life and death, and he couldn't stand by idly.
"Lord Xuan Qi."
Seeing Ye Cangtian approach, the staff member quickly put out his cigarette, stood up, and greeted him respectfully. He then hurriedly wiped the chair and invited Xuan Qi to sit.
Xuan Qi responded with a sound and sat down.
He glanced at the staff member and said lightly, "I've heard the situation. Why aren't you opening a case for investigation?"
Upon hearing this, the staff member dared not hesitate.
He quickly said, "Lord Xuan Qi, as you know, the ruins are full of dangers. It's normal for one or two people to go missing. Even if we investigate, there's unlikely to be any result."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian frowned. "How can there be no result!"
As Xuan Qi's tone turned cold, the staff member quickly explained, "Sir, the forces within the Ghost City are complex and interwoven, with constant infighting among them, which can sometimes affect people..."
"Hmph!"
"Whether or not they can be found is one thing! Whether or not to search is another!"
"This is a matter of attitude. Let me ask you, if your family went missing, could you still sit here and smoke at ease?"
Ye Cangtian snorted coldly, abruptly interrupting the other party.
Uh...
The staff member was speechless at his words. After a moment of silence, he said, "I understand, Lord Xuan Qi. I will open a case for investigation and send people to search."
After all, he was a Xuan-level attendant. Although there were rumors that Xuan Qi was not favored, the staff member dared not offend him rashly.
After all, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse.
"Thank you, sir, thank you so much..."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged couple quickly thanked Ye Cangtian, as if they wanted to kneel on the ground.
"Wait!"
On the other side, just as the staff member was about to open the case, a cold voice echoed.
In an instant, a Xuan-level attendant wearing a silver mask walked in.
This person was Xuan Sanwu, the Xuan-level attendant in charge of routine procedures and public order.
He glanced at the staff member and said lightly, "Let me ask you first, am I the one in charge here, or is he?"
The staff member trembled and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Naturally, you are the one in charge, sir."
"Hmph! Get lost."
Xuan Sanwu snorted coldly and turned to Ye Cangtian, saying, "Xuan Qi, this area is under my jurisdiction. It's not appropriate for you to come here and boss me around, is it?"
Ye Cangtian raised an eyebrow and sized up the other person.
He was somewhat puzzled. It was merely opening a case for investigation, a matter that would take the other party only a word to resolve. Was it necessary to create conflict with him over such a trivial matter?
After all, both of them were Xuan-level attendants, and they would see each other often in the future. How could they work together if they fell out?
"I apologize, it was indeed my meddling. But with your management, the Ghost City will likely descend into chaos before long!"
Ye Cangtian's tone was quite unfriendly. Since the other party had given him a cold shoulder, he naturally wouldn't indulge him.
"Hmph! Since you admit to meddling, then please excuse yourself!"
"As for whether the Ghost City will fall into chaos, that is none of your concern!"
Xuan Sanwu said coldly. Although Xuan Qi's tone was unfriendly, he did not want to fight him.
After all, he was present when Ye Cangtian fought Hong Mo that day, and he was still very wary of Xuan Qi's strength.
"Sir, you can't leave!"
"Sir, my daughter is only 20 years old and not married yet! Please pity her..."
Hearing their conversation, the middle-aged couple beside them became agitated and knelt down, grabbing Xuan Qi's hand.
They had been crying out here for so long, only to be met with indifference. Only Xuan Qi was willing to speak up for them.
If Xuan Qi were to leave now, Xuan Sanwu would certainly ignore them. How could they find their daughter's whereabouts?
"Throw them out! Don't get in the way here!"
Seeing the middle-aged couple clinging to Xuan Qi, Xuan Sanwu immediately shouted coldly.
As soon as he saw Xuan Qi hesitate, he knew that if these two continued to be here, it would spoil things.
At Xuan Sanwu's command, four guards stepped forward.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Just as the four guards were dragging the middle-aged couple out, Ye Cangtian also moved, unhesitatingly sending the four guards flying.
All the other staff members were stunned on the spot.
No one had expected Xuan Qi to actually make a move without any reservation.
"Xuan Qi, are you really going to oppose me?"
"Have you considered the consequences!"
Xuan Sanwu's gaze was extremely cold, fixed on Ye Cangtian.
"Who do you think you are!"
"What if I oppose you!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at him, his eyes filled with disdain. He took a step forward, as if to say, bring whatever moves you have.
"Very well, very well."
"Since you are ungrateful, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Saying this, Xuan Sanwu glanced at the surrounding guards, who were tense, and said, "What are you all waiting for? Attack me! I'll take responsibility for anything that happens!"
With that statement, the surrounding guards exchanged glances, and then rushed forward.
Xuan Sanwu was the supervisor here, their direct superior, and was highly valued by Lord Cheng Hai. They naturally dared not disobey Xuan Sanwu's orders.
At the same time, Xuan Sanwu also began to move, looking for an opportunity to strike at Xuan Qi.
He was not afraid of escalating the situation. Xuan Qi was meddling, and even if it escalated to court, he would not be afraid.
Moreover, Xuan Qi had recently offended Lord Hong Mo and had all his benefits revoked, clearly falling out of favor. If this were the case, he had even less to worry about.