In the small courtyard, a person was already seated.
He was lounging with his legs crossed, leisurely eating melon seeds.
This person was not unfamiliar; it was their sworn enemy from before – Ye Cangtian.
"Ye Cangtian, what are you doing here?"
"Don't think that just because you're from the Hidden Organization, you can trespass into private property."
"Get out now, and I'll let bygones be bygones! Otherwise, don't blame me for reporting you!"
Hu Baicang's expression shifted between anger and unease, but he forced himself to remain calm and reprimanded.
He was completely unaware that Ye Cangtian already knew Cui Fengxi.
After all, having his base destroyed by Ye Cangtian and fleeing was quite embarrassing for Cui Fengxi, so Cui Fengxi had never mentioned it.
Therefore, in Hu Baicang's eyes now, Ye Cangtian was a thief who had trespassed into the Hu family's residence.
"You don't need to report me; there will be opportunities for you to face me in court."
Ye Cangtian smiled faintly, then cast his gaze towards Cui Fengxi: "Old man, we meet again. I wonder if the Hu family has any secret tunnels that will allow you to escape from me again?"
"Hmm?"
One sentence caused Hu Baicang, standing nearby, to freeze, and cold sweat immediately broke out on his forehead.
Ye Cangtian's words clearly indicated he knew Cui Fengxi's identity!
If that were the case, wouldn't the Hu family face a great disaster?
He had joined the Black Wind Sect on behalf of the Hu family, and everything was done in secret and was illicit.
Now that Ye Cangtian had discovered it, would the Hidden Organization let the Hu family off?
Moreover, he had just received news that the Hidden Organization's guard force had been assembled. Could it be that they were heading for the Hu family?
Thinking of this, Hu Baicang felt a dizzy spell, almost collapsing to the ground. He hadn't expected everything to happen so suddenly...
On the other side, Cui Fengxi stared intently at Ye Cangtian and said, "Ye Cangtian, you really are a persistent phantom!"
He knew there were definitely no secret passages here. Even if there were, they would likely be in the master's room, Old Master Hu. Therefore, Cui Fengxi could only brace himself to face whatever came.
"Heh heh, do you think you're safe after escaping from Changyang City to come here?"
"Let me tell you, the net of heaven is vast, but it misses nothing!"
Ye Cangtian said calmly, then tossed away the melon seed shells in his hand and said casually, "Let's get down to business. Are you planning to leave with me quietly, or are you prepared to put up a struggle?"
"Ye Cangtian, I don't know how you found this place! Let's just assume you have the capability!"
"But you shouldn't have come alone. Do you think you alone can stop us?"
Cui Fengxi did not answer Ye Cangtian's question but instead sneered.
Then he clapped his hands, and as his voice spread, dark figures flashed out from various corners of the Hu family residence.
After all, he was unfamiliar with the people of Tingfeng City, and the Hidden Organization was also investigating the Black Wind Sect. He naturally brought some people with him when he went out.
Had the people from the Hidden Organization not come? Why hadn't they appeared yet?
Damn it, I'll risk it!
Seeing the people from the Black Wind Sect appear, Hu Baicang's eyes darted around, and he became much calmer. He gritted his teeth and said, "Hu family guards, all of you come out! Capture this person, and this young master will reward you handsomely!"
As his voice landed, the Hu family guards also rushed over.
In a short period, at least sixty to seventy people surrounded Ye Cangtian, their gazes fierce.
"Ye Cangtian, aren't you very strong?"
"Today, I'll let you die here! I'll make you pay the price for your arrogance..."
Hu Baicang said viciously, but before he could finish, a figure appeared at the entrance. His words abruptly stopped, and he dared not continue.
This person was none other than his father, Old Master Hu.
Old Master Hu was kind and upright. It was also because of this that Hu Baicang dared not disclose the matter of the Black Wind Sect.
"Rebellious son! What are you doing?"
Old Master Hu glared coldly at Hu Baicang. The commotion here had also alarmed him.
Oh ho! It seems this old man doesn't know the inside story!
Ye Cangtian muttered to himself as he watched the Old Master walk in step by step, but he remained silent, preferring to observe the situation first.
"Father, since it's come to this, I won't hide it from you anymore!"
"This is Hall Master Cui from the Black Wind Sect. As long as we cooperate with him, becoming the number one family in Tingfeng City in the future will be a dream!"
"And that person over there is Ye Cangtian from the Hidden Organization. If we don't eliminate him today, the Hu family will surely be destroyed!"
Hu Baicang took a deep breath and chose to reveal everything!
Although what he was doing now would surely anger Old Master Hu, so what? He didn't believe Old Master Hu would disregard the life and death of the Hu family!
"Rebellious son! You actually colluded with the Black Wind Sect! I'll beat you to death!"
With those words, Old Master Hu became enraged and took off his shoe, intending to hit Hu Baicang.
Although he hadn't reported the Black Wind Sect to the Hidden Organization, it didn't mean he approved of their actions. He simply wanted to avoid trouble and protect the Hu family as much as possible.
But he never expected his own son to be involved with the Black Wind Sect, which almost made him spit blood in anger.
*Crack!*
Hu Baicang grabbed his father's aged wrist and then said loudly, "Father, everything I've done is for the Hu family. For the Hu family to rise and take control, we must take some risks!"
"Do you want to be trampled underfoot your entire life? Even if you can accept it, I cannot!"
Hu Baicang roared, having had enough of being trampled underfoot.
The last time he was captured by Ye Cangtian in Longcheng and then released by Jian Wusheng's words, although his life was saved, it became a lifelong humiliation.
The condescending attitude of the other party made him feel like an ant.
He was unwilling. Why should he be an ant?
He also wanted to have the power to decide life and death with a single word, to become someone above others, to possess supreme authority.
So, when Cui Fengxi found him, he agreed without hesitation...
"Rebellious son!"
"You have embarked on a path of no return! You are truly beyond saving!"
"Hu family guards, listen up! From now on, Hu Baicang is stripped of his status as heir! Anyone who causes trouble with him will be dealt with according to family law!"
Hearing Hu Baicang's words, Old Master Hu's body swayed, and then he spoke with fury.
He could understand Hu Baicang's ambition, but he absolutely did not agree with Hu Baicang's methods. What good could come from dealing with a tiger?
What was the reputation of the Black Wind Sect? They were once like rats on the street, hated by all.
Even if they were powerful now, what of it?
They lacked popular support and were destined not to last.
However, the next moment.
Old Master Hu froze, because none of the Hu family guards on the scene responded to him.
He couldn't help but look at Hu Baicang.
"Old man, don't be so surprised. That's right, I did all this. They are all my people now!"
Hu Baicang said with a triumphant smile, continuing, "You are old, and your thinking is old. The next era belongs to the young. You can just watch from the sidelines."
As he spoke, Hu Baicang waved his hand, signaling two subordinates to escort Hu Baicang aside.
Hu Baicang glanced at Ye Cangtian again and said grimly, "Ye Cangtian, is this show any good?"
"Not bad!" Ye Cangtian smiled faintly.
"Now it's your turn. The next act will be even better!"
Hu Baicang let out a light snort, then waved his hand.
Instantly.
All the surrounding guards, as well as the people from the Black Wind Sect, charged forward.
Seeing this.
Ye Cangtian stretched lazily, then his figure flashed, and he disappeared from the chair.
*Clang clang clang...*
In the dimness, Ye Cangtian transformed into a phantom, flashing through the crowd, and screams echoed throughout the scene.
Not long after, half the people lay on the ground, unable to get up. The remaining people trembled in fear.
The difference in strength was too vast; they couldn't keep up with Ye Cangtian's speed at all.
Even if they saw Ye Cangtian's shadow, it was difficult to defend against his attacks. They could only be slaughtered. How could they fight like this!