Weaving through the streets and alleys of Tingfeng City.
This was his second time in Tingfeng City, and everything here was still quite unfamiliar.
After all, the last time he came to Tingfeng City, Ye Cangtian was in a hurry and hadn't had a chance to explore properly. At most, he had only stayed at the Hu family's for two days.
But that visit hadn't gone smoothly either, as he had some conflict with Hu Baicang.
This was also why Ye Cangtian hadn't approached the Hu family.
In fact, he hadn't planned to deal with the Hu family. Even if Hu Baicang had tried to stir up trouble again later, the matter had already passed.
The other party had been relatively honest during this time, and he decided to let it go.
After all, if a dog bites you, you can't bite it back, right?
Moreover, the Tingfeng City branch was currently in a precarious situation, and it was not advisable to make too many enemies. Therefore, it was better to turn a blind eye to the Hu family's attitude.
Soon, according to the information, Ye Cangtian arrived in front of a mansion.
In front of the mansion stood two stone lions, looking lifelike and imposing. Two household guards stood by the entrance.
This was the most prominent family in Tingfeng City, the Lu family.
"Halt, who are you?"
As Ye Cangtian stopped in front of the gate, a guard immediately stepped forward to inquire.
Ye Cangtian glanced at the guard and then said, "Yin Zu, Ye Cangtian. I want to see Lu Changhai!"
"Yin Zu?"
"Why are you here again?"
"My family's master said he doesn't want to see you. You should leave!"
The guard glanced at Ye Cangtian and directly refused without announcing him.
There was a look of disgust on his face, as if he didn't take the people from Yin Zu seriously at all.
Seeing the other party's attitude, Ye Cangtian's expression also turned grim. He said, "Since when can watchdogs make decisions for their masters?"
After all, he represented Yin Zu. If he were to be dismissed by a mere household guard, where would Yin Zu's reputation be?
"Who are you calling a watchdog?"
"Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're from Yin Zu!"
"Let me tell you, this is the Lu family. You should pee on yourself to see your own reflection. If you dare to cause trouble here, we won't indulge you!"
Upon hearing Ye Cangtian's words, the guard immediately became furious.
Previously, he had indeed shown reverence to the people from Yin Zu, and not just him, but the Lu family's master as well.
But things were different now. Yin Zu's entire base had been destroyed, which was equivalent to breaking an undefeated myth. Even the family master had refused their invitation. How could he not see the attitude?
To put it bluntly, the Lu family was deliberately keeping a distance from Yin Zu.
Under such circumstances, if the other party still insisted on coming to their door, he naturally wouldn't greet them with a good face.
Heh, it seemed that Yin Zu was truly like a tiger that had fallen to the plains and was being bullied by dogs!
Ye Cangtian muttered to himself, his gaze sweeping over the guard. "It's not too late to report now."
"Report your grandmother!"
"Are your ears deaf?"
"I..."
Before the guard could finish speaking, he heard a 'snap.' His head buzzed instantly, and he was sent flying.
"You dare cause trouble?"
"Someone! Someone is causing trouble!"
Seeing his companion's teeth knocked out, the other guard quickly shouted for help.
Within a short period, over a dozen guards rushed to the entrance, surrounding Ye Cangtian.
"What's going on!"
Before the guards could make a move, an elder came out.
"Steward Zhang, he came here to cause trouble and injured the guard at the door..." a guard quickly explained.
Upon hearing this, the elder's gaze swept towards Ye Cangtian, a hint of doubt in his eyes as if confirming something.
"I hit him!"
"I wanted to see Lu Changhai, but I was stopped by a dog, and it spoke disrespectfully to me."
Sensing the elder's gaze, Ye Cangtian said indifferently.
Hearing this, the elder frowned slightly. The Lu family had a certain reputation in Tingfeng City, and there were few who dared to strike the Lu family's people.
Thinking about it, he said, "My young friend, may I ask who you are?"
"Yin Zu, Ye Cangtian!"
Yin Zu?
Upon hearing the words "Yin Zu," the elder's expression immediately turned grim. He glanced back at the injured guard and stepped forward, kicking him.
After all, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse.
Moreover, Yin Zu was not completely destitute; it was just a temporary setback.
Even the family master dared not speak disrespectfully. How could a mere household guard dare to do so, inviting disaster?
"Someone, drag him away. He will await the family master's judgment."
After speaking, the elder bowed respectfully to Ye Cangtian and said, "Mr. Ye, I apologize on behalf of these ignorant household guards. However, the family master is out on business and is not at home. Mr. Ye, please return."
On business?
Ye Cangtian chuckled mockingly. He didn't really believe Lu Changhai was not at home.
Although this was the case, he didn't linger. He then said, "Then I shall take my leave for now and will bother you again another day."
The elder cupped his fists in salute to Ye Cangtian. Seeing Ye Cangtian turn and leave, he then returned to the courtyard.
...
In the main hall of the residence.
The family master, Lu Changhai, was leisurely drinking tea. Seeing the old steward walk in quickly, he immediately said, "What is it?"
The old steward hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Someone from Yin Zu just came and wanted to see you. I turned them away."
Upon hearing this, Lu Changhai's expression changed. He then sighed, "They are truly persistent. Alright, you may go about your business."
Since Yin Zu had come to invite him yesterday, he had already guessed their purpose. Now that they had come again, he felt a bit impatient.
The old steward bowed and then withdrew from the living room.
Lu Changhai calmed his emotions. Just as he was raising his teacup, he suddenly felt a presence. Looking up, he saw a young man standing at the entrance.
"Who are you?"
Lu Changhai did not raise an alarm. The ability to bypass everyone and appear silently meant he was no ordinary person.
"Yin Zu, Ye Cangtian."
The young man smiled slightly, swaggered into the hall, and then sat down. He was not at all reserved and poured himself a cup of tea.
"You didn't leave?"
Lu Changhai looked at Ye Cangtian with an unpredictable expression. He was very annoyed by Ye Cangtian's rude behavior.
However, since the other party was from Yin Zu, he could not act rashly.
"Heh heh, of course, I didn't leave."
"Family Master Lu outwardly doesn't want to see me, so I naturally had to find some way. Please forgive me!"
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly, his expression showing no hint of apology.
"Mr. Ye, let's not beat around the bush."
"You won't get any information you want from me here. Please leave!"
Lu Changhai looked at Ye Cangtian for a long time and said slowly.
Yin Zu coming to him again and again was not a good thing.
It would be better to settle the matter and dispel their thoughts.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian didn't dawdle and directly asked, "Are you afraid of the Lu family getting involved?"
"That's right."
Lu Changhai nodded. He said that Yin Zu had influence throughout the entire ruins and was quite powerful. What kind of force would dare to oppose Yin Zu and not be weak?
The Lu family was merely a small family in a city. Although they had some capabilities and reputation, they were far from comparable to them.
If they got involved, they might not even know how they died!
"I have a question for you."
Ye Cangtian was not angry and said indifferently, "Do you think Yin Zu can be overthrown?"
"This..."
Lu Changhai remained silent upon hearing this.
To be honest, Yin Zu had existed for such a long time and had high prestige. He truly did not believe it could be overthrown.
But who could say for sure about such matters!
Since someone dared to stand up and oppose Yin Zu, they naturally had hope of overthrowing Yin Zu.