A few days of leisure!
Ye Cangtian didn't wander around aimlessly these past few days. Besides visiting Li Dazhuang, he stayed by Tang Xinwan's side.
He wanted to spend as much time with her as possible before leaving.
After all, the opening of the island ruins was drawing nearer.
Soon, he received news from the Dragon Group!
The other members of the Dragon Group had already assembled and departed, flying directly from Kyoto to Africa, and had arranged to meet him in Romans City.
At the same time!
Purple Dragon also contacted Ye Cangtian.
Although the island ruins were first discovered by the Dark Association, they were now being watched by major global powers.
It was impossible to guard the island and prevent those powers from entering.
Therefore, Purple Dragon specifically notified Ye Cangtian to head to the island ruins and contact him once inside.
He also instructed him not to engage in any conflicts with other powers on the island...
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The sky was overcast, and it was finally time to leave.
Ye Cangtian packed his belongings and walked out of the villa.
He glanced back at the window of the master bedroom and saw a figure quickly hiding behind the curtains. He couldn't help but sigh.
He had intended to leave as quietly as possible, but Tang Xinwan had still discovered him.
Just the sight of her dodging made Ye Cangtian want to turn back.
He truly couldn't bear to leave, but he had to.
Information about Tang Qingshan and his wife could only be revealed after he joined the Hidden Group!
Furthermore, with the clash of major global powers, he would never be able to remain neutral. Therefore, he needed to continuously become stronger...
He let out a breath!
Ye Cangtian no longer looked back and walked straight out of the villa.
In the master bedroom on the second floor, Tang Xinwan hid behind the curtains, her body trembling slightly. She bit her lip with a complex expression, her eyes fixed on the departing figure.
She knew she couldn't stop him, so she could only silently pray for him...
You scoundrel, no matter what you're doing!
Remember to come back alive!
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Two days later!
Romans City Airport.
The airport was small, but it was the only airport within hundreds of kilometers.
Ye Cangtian slowly disembarked from the plane, his gaze sweeping over everything around him.
Suddenly, a figure in the distance seemed somewhat familiar. Glancing again at the plane behind her, he realized it was the one that had flown from Kyoto, China.
Hmm? A plane from Kyoto?
Could he have encountered someone he knew?
Who was it?
Ye Cangtian intended to follow the somewhat familiar figure, but after only a few steps, the person had already disappeared.
Helpless, he had to take a taxi to the arranged hotel.
In a somewhat upscale hotel in Romans City.
Ye Cangtian pushed open the door to the top-floor suite and indeed saw a group of familiar faces.
Shangguan Yun, Xu Shi'an, Zhang Liang, and Mu Chenglong, along with the three team members brought by Mu Chenglong, were all present.
The members of Zhang Liang's team were not present this time; they were reportedly on another mission.
Sensing that the auras of Zhang Liang, Mu Chenglong, and the others had become significantly stronger, Ye Cangtian was somewhat surprised.
It seemed the trip to the Saudi royal ruins had brought them considerable benefits!
Seeing Ye Cangtian, everyone on the other side also smiled, including Mu Chenglong.
Although he had been displeased with Ye Cangtian previously due to his brother's affairs, Ye Cangtian had truly won him over during their last trip to the ruins.
After a brief greeting, Ye Cangtian walked over to the coffee table and sat down.
He glanced at Zhang Liang and asked, "Did the elder have any instructions regarding this trip to the ruins?"
Since leaving Kyoto, Ye Cangtian hadn't contacted the elder, and as he had come alone this time, he was completely unaware of any instructions.
"Yes!"
Zhang Liang nodded and said, "The elder's instructions were simple: be careful, be careful, and be extra careful..."
"He said that no matter what happens, we must return alive!"
Based on the information received about the island ruins, the elder judged that the danger level of this island ruin would be far beyond that of the Saudi ruins.
It should be a medium-sized ruin!
Of course, the risks were proportional to the benefits!
In addition, Elder Xu also brought Ye Cangtian news that the Hidden Group would be sending more experts.
It was not yet clear who exactly they would be.
But the only certainty was that Yuwen Chengji would be among them!
Yuwen Chengji?
Upon hearing this news, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but be stunned.
He had a personal grudge with Yuwen Chengji!
In his opinion, Yuwen Chengji would not be as understanding and principled as Bai Sulan.
If that were not the case, the Yuwen family would not have targeted the Tang Corporation and involved tens of thousands of employees.
Damn it, this Yuwen Chengji is probably preparing to make a move against me in the ruins!
"Brother-in-law, why don't we ask the elder to find out Yuwen Chengji's whereabouts now and strike first?"
Xu Shi'an said.
The others immediately cast glances at him, remaining silent as if they hadn't heard.
Although Yuwen Chengji had also been a member of the Dragon Group, he was an arrogant person and didn't have good relationships with other Dragon Group captains.
Moreover, Ye Cangtian was the captain of this expedition and held many other identities.
If something happened to him, the Dragon Group's expedition would likely be in dire straits.
For the sake of China's interests and the safety of their team, they were conflicted and unsure whether they should help deal with Yuwen Chengji if the opportunity arose.
"Terrible idea!"
Ye Cangtian glared at Xu Shi'an and said crossly.
If they dealt with Yuwen Chengji before even entering the ruins, how could they cooperate effectively with the Hidden Group within the ruins?
Besides, could they even dare to ask the elder about this matter?
Wouldn't they risk the elder breaking their legs?
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian glanced at Zhang Liang and then asked, "Which powers have arrived here now?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang recounted the information he had gathered about the major powers over the past two days.
Firstly, the Light Hall, the Hidden Group, and the Dark Association had not revealed themselves.
The Light Hall and the Dark Association were likely hidden among other factions, while the Hidden Group perhaps did not wish to expose themselves too early.
In addition, the Pandora Mercenary Group, the Caesar Mercenary Group, the Tamu Mercenary Group, the Rattlesnake Mercenary Group, and the Wild Wolf Mercenary Group, among others, had all arrived.
They were numerous, and many had already landed on the island, preparing to enter the ruins immediately.
"Heh, besides old friends, there are a few new faces!"
Ye Cangtian couldn't help but smile.
He was no stranger to the Caesar Mercenary Group and the Tamu Mercenary Group.
The former was backed by the Dark Association, and the latter by the Light Hall, clearly indicating the presence of individuals from both factions.
Among the new faces, the most notable were the Rattlesnake Mercenary Group and the Wild Wolf Mercenary Group.
These two mercenary groups were quite well-known internationally. The Rattlesnake Mercenary Group ranked at least in the top five within the Mercenary Alliance.
As for the Wild Wolf Mercenary Group, although their overall strength was not as good as the Rattlesnake, only ranking in the top ten, their manpower was definitely the largest among the top ten.
They were probably here hoping for a chance to strike it rich, to turn a bicycle into a motorcycle, right?
"Oh, right, there's one more power worth noting. Eastern Japan has also sent their Ninja Division, but their numbers and strength are currently unknown."
Zhang Liang suddenly remembered something and quickly added.
The Ninja Division was here too?
Ye Cangtian stroked his chin, a brilliant smile appearing on his face.
He had been troubled that it was difficult to find trouble with the Ninja Division due to the distance between China and Japan. He hadn't expected them to come to him.
It seemed he should plan carefully how to stir up trouble for the Ninja Division, making them fight amongst themselves and ensuring that they would never return.
After a brief understanding of the situation, Ye Cangtian returned to his bedroom to rest.
It wasn't until after dinner that Ye Cangtian left his room.
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