The night.
Back at the villa, after dinner, Ye Cangtian went to the rooftop and took out his phone.
He dialed Old Master Xu's number, informing him of his impending departure to the headquarters of the Dark Association.
Then, he contacted Rose again.
The identity of Xuan Qi was already at the center of a storm, and many forces would undoubtedly make risky moves. It was also no secret that Xuan Qi had dealings in Huaxia.
Therefore, in the coming period, there would likely be many foreign dangerous elements.
His intention was simple: to have Viper search for information and then contact Old Master Xu of the Dragon Group to prevent a major crisis and massacre from erupting in Huaxia.
Rose did not refuse this request and immediately agreed.
After all, Ye Cangtian served Huaxia, and they had cooperated with the Dragon Group before, so it was natural for them not to refuse.
Besides this, there were the spirit stones.
Ye Cangtian had acquired a considerable number of spirit stones from the Huaxia ruins, many of which were of no use to his current cultivation. Rather than keeping them, it was better to distribute them among his brothers and sisters.
This way, after he left, his siblings could also improve their strength and enhance their self-protection capabilities.
Upon hearing this, Rose was even less likely to refuse and directly stated that she would immediately send people to Huaxia.
She understood that only by catching up to Ye Cangtian in strength could they fight alongside him in the future.
…
Two days passed.
Upon learning that Ye Cangtian would be leaving again soon, Tang Xinwan also put down her work and accompanied Ye Cangtian to tour Kyoto for two days.
The two days of indulgence left Tang Xinwan, who rarely indulged in such activities, somewhat exhausted, and she went straight to bed upon returning home.
Ye Cangtian stood on the rooftop, smoking, gazing at the endless sky, his mind filled with countless thoughts.
This time, he was going to the headquarters of the Dark Association, and he didn't know when he would return.
Even if he did return, he would likely have to rush back to the Hidden Group, always spending more time apart than together with Tang Xinwan.
It couldn't be helped; with great ability came great responsibility.
But Tang Xinwan lived and worked alone in Kyoto. Even with the hidden protection of the Dragon Group, he was still uneasy!
After all, the Dragon Group operated in the open, while unknown opponents lurked in the shadows. Once they made a move, the Dragon Group might not react in time.
After pondering for a long time, Ye Cangtian finally made a decision.
"Miss Ye Zi, are you there?"
"Miss Jin Ye Zi…"
Calls echoed from Ye Cangtian's lips. Initially, there was no response.
But after some time, perhaps unable to bear it any longer, Jin Ye Zi finally responded impatiently.
"Bastard! Can you stop screaming? You disturb my sweet dreams every time, have you no consideration!"
"If you have something to say, say it quickly!"
Hearing Jin Ye Zi's voice, Ye Cangtian showed a wry smile.
"Ye Zi, I want to ask you a favor. Could you protect Xin Wan for me from now on and stay by her side?"
To be honest, Jin Ye Zi was his last line of defense.
He was destined to go to the Hidden Group, a place with a harsh environment and unknown dangers. With Jin Ye Zi's presence, his chances of survival were high.
But he was truly worried about Tang Xinwan. Tang Xinwan had no cultivation at all. Not to mention facing some Yellow-rank or Black-rank assassins, even ordinary people could harm her.
Therefore, after much deliberation, it was better to leave Jin Ye Zi with Tang Xinwan. This way, at least in the urban environment, hardly anyone could harm Tang Xinwan.
Then he could do anything without any worries.
"Kid, have you thought this through?"
"You should be aware of my abilities. While my offense is lacking, when it comes to defense, few below Heavenly-rank experts can break through my defenses!"
With these words, Jin Ye Zi's attitude also became serious.
Although her attitude towards Ye Cangtian had not been good, and she had not officially recognized him as her master, in her heart, she had subconsciously regarded Ye Cangtian as her master.
At least in a critical moment, she wouldn't stand by and do nothing.
She was arguably Ye Cangtian's greatest safety guarantee, but he was asking her to stay by Tang Xinwan's side, which confused her.
Ye Cangtian nodded firmly and said, "I've thought it through. I just don't know if you can recognize Xin Wan as your master and wholeheartedly protect her."
"I can."
"But are you really not letting me go to the Dark Association with you?"
Jin Ye Zi hesitated for a moment, and her voice echoed in Ye Cangtian's mind again.
Although she was the spirit of the Heart of the Ruins and usually ignored Ye Cangtian, she was aware of everything that happened to him.
She also knew that the headquarters of the Dark Association was the world's third-largest ruin, and its danger level was likely not inferior to the Huaxia ruins.
And Ye Cangtian was carrying a heavy responsibility this time. Her presence would likely make him safer.
Uh…
Ye Cangtian was slightly stunned. Although he was happy that Jin Ye Zi agreed to recognize Tang Xin Wan as her master,
Wasn't her agreement too smooth?
Thinking about it, Ye Cangtian said grumpily, "Ye Zi, shouldn't you have hesitated a bit? Agreeing so quickly to recognize a master makes me seem so incompetent!"
"Hmph! Why should I hesitate? Who told you to always cause trouble!"
"Besides, I gave you a chance, but you keep stirring up trouble. Tang Xin Wan is different; she's gentle and quiet and doesn't cause trouble. My later life will surely be leisurely…"
Jin Ye Zi was completely unimpressed by Ye Cangtian's words, but quickly returned to the topic of the Dark Association, clearly still worried about Ye Cangtian.
"It's better to stay."
"Huaxia might be chaotic for a while. I'll only be at ease with you here."
Ye Cangtian still chose to refuse.
The identity of Xuan Qi had been made too famous by the Dark Association, and many forces would likely send people to Huaxia.
Although these seemed to have nothing to do with Tang Xin Wan,
Don't forget, Tang Xin Wan was Ye Cangtian's fiancée, and in the eyes of other forces, Ye Cangtian was a thorn in their side.
Therefore, it was possible that Tang Xin Wan might bring disaster upon herself.
"Alright, since you've made up your mind, I'll agree to it," Jin Ye Zi said helplessly.
"Thank you." Ye Cangtian breathed a sigh of relief.
After communicating with Jin Ye Zi, Ye Cangtian returned to his room.
In the room, Tang Xin Wan was already sleeping peacefully in bed, and the floor mat had been prepared for Ye Cangtian.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian showed a satisfied smile.
He slowly walked forward, bent down, and was about to kiss her pretty face when he suddenly saw that Tang Xin Wan's eyes were already open.
"Bastard, why are you always thinking of doing bad things!"
"Hurry back to bed, don't mess around, you're too tired today…"
Tang Xin Wan said with a pout.
She and Ye Cangtian were deeply in love, but they hadn't crossed the final hurdle. Her heart was filled with excitement, nervousness, and a hint of anticipation.
Because of this, she didn't dare to sleep soundly every night, as she knew her own destructive power, which ordinary men couldn't withstand.
"Ahem, I just suddenly remembered something, and I have something I want to give you."
Ye Cangtian's old face turned red, and he coughed awkwardly.
"Hehe, give me something?"
"Alright! Let me see!"
Tang Xin Wan glanced at Ye Cangtian, her eyes full of amusement, and extended her small hand.
She could see that Ye Cangtian had nothing in his hands, nor anything behind him. She didn't see anything.
If she was going to lie, she should at least be somewhat believable!
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian directly took out three small porcelain bottles from his Qiankun bag and placed them all in Tang Xin Wan's hands.