The following morning.
A knock on the door woke Ye Cangtian from his sleep.
The moment he opened the door, Ye Cangtian was stunned.
The visitors were Yang Chen and Bai Jing.
He could understand Yang Chen coming to see him, but why would Bai Jing show up at his door?
However, Ye Cangtian didn't believe Bai Jing was there to avenge Bai Yuanhang and Bai Sulan, for a simple reason: Bai Jing's strength wasn't enough to pose a threat.
"Big news! Big news!"
Upon entering the room, Yang Chen started shouting, recounting the injuries sustained by Bai Yuanhang and Bai Sulan.
Only then did Ye Cangtian realize that the events of yesterday had already become a hot topic throughout the city, with all sorts of rumors spreading.
After all, the Bai family was a prominent and powerful family in Longcheng. Their current disheveled state was bound to attract widespread attention.
"It seems that Third Grandfather's injuries, and Little Aunt's injuries, were indeed caused by you!"
At that moment, Bai Jing's words shattered the harmonious atmosphere.
He stared coldly at Ye Cangtian. He was unaware of the subsequent events of yesterday and had only learned everything that morning through some rumors.
For this reason, he had even paid a visit to Bai Yuanhang and his daughter to verify.
As for coming along with Yang Chen this time.
His objective was simple: to investigate whether it was indeed Ye Cangtian who had made the move.
Yet, when Ye Cangtian heard this, his face showed no surprise or shock, clearly indicating he had already known.
"That's right, it's related to me to some extent."
Ye Cangtian did not conceal anything and continued frankly, "To be precise, Bai Yuanhang was injured by me. However, the one who injured Bai Sulan was someone else, and they know who it is."
This statement, however, left Yang Chen bewildered.
Both Bai Yuanhang and Bai Sulan were at the peak of the Xuan level, and their strength should not have been too different from Ye Cangtian's.
But looking at Ye Cangtian now, he didn't seem injured at all.
"Ye Cangtian, you were too ruthless!"
"Do you know that Third Grandfather is a senior from the Hidden Guard?"
Bai Jing glared at Ye Cangtian fiercely. He had a deep emotional bond with his aunt, Bai Sulan, and seeing her and her father in such a state, he was filled with extreme anger.
Ye Cangtian paused slightly upon hearing this. He naturally wouldn't have known all this, but even if he had, he would still have acted.
He glanced at Bai Jing, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I understand you're angry, but you must realize that yesterday's events were their own doing! It has nothing to do with their status!"
"You..."
Bai Jing was instantly rendered speechless.
No one understood Bai Sulan better than he did. It was precisely for this reason that he couldn't refute.
He knew Bai Sulan would not let the matter rest and must have sought trouble with Ye Cangtian first, which led to this outcome.
But the problem was, he truly felt heartbroken seeing Bai Sulan and her father end up like this!
"Alright, alright."
"Old Bai, calm down. You know the full story. Fortunately, they weren't seriously injured and will recover with rest. Don't pursue it further."
At this moment, Yang Chen, who had been silent, stepped forward to mediate.
He knew Bai Jing understood right from wrong and didn't want Bai Jing to do anything foolish because of this matter.
As he spoke, Yang Chen turned to Ye Cangtian and said, "Brother, don't mind him. He's just temporarily upset."
Hearing this, Bai Jing let out a cold snort and turned to leave the room directly.
Ye Cangtian did not stop him. He patted Yang Chen's shoulder and said, "Alright, you go too..."
Yang Chen nodded and left with Bai Jing.
Ye Cangtian sighed helplessly. With such a commotion, this matter was unlikely to end here.
After all, Bai Yuanhang was a member of the Hidden Guard, and now that he had been injured by himself, someone might use this to their advantage.
Ye Cangtian's foresight in this regard was accurate.
...
At the same time, at the Hidden Guard Headquarters.
A group of people had arrived at Dongfang Mingyue's office. Leading them was an old man wearing a white robe and with a head full of white hair.
He had a somewhat immortal-like bearing.
This person was none other than the Bai family patriarch, Bai Zhenshan, who was also one of the elders of the Hidden Guard!
At this moment, Dongfang Mingyue's expression was extremely displeased. She had already heard some rumors, and with Bai Zhenshan's arrival, it was undoubtedly about this matter!
Such situations were difficult to handle!
"Elder Mingyue, you must have heard the rumors, right?"
"I'm confirming with you now that the rumors are true. Bai Yuanhang's ribs were broken, and Sulan is covered in injuries."
"I shouldn't normally inquire about such matters, but now that it has become the talk of the city and the Bai family has become a laughingstock in Longcheng, tell me, how should this be handled!"
Bai Zhenshan spoke first, directly throwing the difficult problem to Dongfang Mingyue.
After all, he was also an elder of the Hidden Guard, and everything required consideration of the Hidden Guard and his own status.
Dongfang Mingyue glanced at Bai Zhenshan, her brows furrowed even tighter.
Bai Zhenshan was no ordinary elder.
When Dongfang Hongwu left, he entrusted the management of the Hidden Guard to her. To prevent her from being impetuous and inexperienced, he had specifically appointed Bai Zhenshan to assist her.
In terms of authority, Bai Zhenshan was no less than her. At times, she even had to seek Bai Zhenshan's opinions.
Moreover, in terms of prestige, Dongfang Mingyue couldn't compare.
Therefore, this matter had to be handled properly. If mishandled, it could easily lead to internal strife within the Hidden Guard, causing it to fall apart.
After a moment of hesitation, Dongfang Mingyue said, "Mingyue is young and her abilities are limited. I can't come up with a good solution for the moment. I presume Elder Bai already has a plan, why not share it?"
Dongfang Mingyue did not make a rash suggestion but prepared to test Bai Zhenshan's attitude.
"Hmph!"
Bai Zhenshan snorted. From the incident with the Enforcement Team, he could tell that Dongfang Mingyue was intentionally or unintentionally favoring Ye Cangtian.
Hearing her words now, it seemed everything was true.
The next moment, Bai Zhenshan looked at Dongfang Mingyue, realizing that further passing the buck was meaningless. He held up two fingers.
"Two points."
"Firstly, given that Bai Yuanhang initiated the confrontation, Bai Yuanhang shall be expelled from the Hidden Guard, and Ye Cangtian shall also be expelled from the Hidden Guard." Bai Zhenshan stated.
Hearing the first half of the statement, Dongfang Mingyue was somewhat surprised. Bai Zhenshan had come to seek justice, so why was he expelling Bai Yuanhang from the Hidden Guard?
But upon hearing the latter half, she understood. Everything was prepared for Ye Cangtian.
Without a doubt, in this matter, Ye Cangtian had at most acted too heavily. An expulsion from the Hidden Guard was not warranted for such a transgression. Only by including Bai Yuanhang would the condition appear somewhat fair.
But in reality, was it truly fair?
Bai Yuanhang was advanced in years and had already retired to his home. What difference would it make whether he was in the Hidden Guard or not?
To put it bluntly, Bai Zhenshan couldn't swallow his anger and was deliberately targeting Ye Cangtian.
Thinking of this, Dongfang Mingyue couldn't help but let out a wry smile. It seemed that Bai Zhenshan, despite his outward magnanimity, was still harboring grudges!
The matter with Zhou Bang, combined with the incident involving Bai Sulan and Bai Yuanhang, had finally made Bai Zhenshan unable to sit still...
"There's no need for that. Bai Yuanhang is also a senior of the Hidden Guard and has made great contributions to China. It would be disheartening for many if his reputation were tarnished in his old age," Dongfang Mingyue continued. "Ye Cangtian also has considerable strength and a promising future. Moreover, Ye Cangtian is new to Longcheng and likely did not know Bai Yuanhang was a senior, so his heavy-handedness can be understood."
Hearing Dongfang Mingyue's words, Bai Zhenshan's expression turned cold. "Elder Mingyue, are you suggesting that this matter be dropped?"
"Of course not."
Dongfang Mingyue waved her hand and continued, "Regardless, Bai Yuanhang was injured, and Ye Cangtian deserves punishment. Let his punishment be the clearing of his contribution points!"