Inside the secret chamber of the detached villa.
Screams echoed through the entire secret chamber.
Gui Wu was bound to a chair, her expression wracked with pain. Her clothes remained intact, and aside from the marks left by the ropes, she bore no wounds.
Yet, she was in excruciating agony, her voice emitting piercing screams.
Heeding Ye Cangtian's prior warning, the Anti-Black Alliance had refrained from using any torture methods that would leave visible marks.
Instead, they employed a medicinal pill from ancient ruins.
This pill, while not fatal, inflicted unbearable torment, making it even more dreadful than severe torture.
This dual approach aimed to extract all information from Gui Wu without leaving any evidence for Ye Cangtian to find, a move that served both purposes.
However, Gui Wu's resolve was strong. Despite the unbearable pain, she refused to utter a single word.
Meanwhile, Xuan Bing and Fei Chen, overseeing the interrogation, wore grim expressions.
They had initially believed two days would be sufficient, but had obtained nothing.
Now, Ye Cangtian's deadline had arrived. If Gui Wu was not handed over, it could lead to grave consequences.
“Elder Xuan Bing, what should we do? Do we hand her over?”
Fei Chen finally broke his silence, inquiring.
While he was furious at Ye Cangtian's attitude, he knew that Ye Cangtian was not to be trifled with. If they refused, he might very well take action.
This would be detrimental to the Anti-Black Alliance and also violate the leader's directives.
“We cannot hand her over. I refuse to believe we can’t break her silence!”
“Find a way to stall for more time!”
Xuan Bing glanced at Fei Chen and said slowly. He was confident that Gui Wu was nearing her breaking point and would collapse soon.
At this critical juncture, Xuan Bing was unwilling to give up, lest all their efforts be in vain.
“What can I possibly do?”
“Besides, how long can we possibly stall?”
Fei Chen’s face was etched with bitterness.
On one hand, Ye Cangtian's attitude was resolute. On the other, he had explicitly stated that if they couldn't make the decision, they shouldn't bother him.
If Fei Chen were to face Ye Cangtian again, it would likely enrage him further.
Moreover, no one knew when Gui Wu would break her silence. How could he placate Ye Cangtian? These were all pressing concerns.
“If you have no way, then find one!”
“Don't worry, it won't be much longer. Firstly, Gui Wu is about to break.”
“Secondly, I have informed the leader about Gui Wu and Ye Cangtian. I expect a response today.”
Xuan Bing said slowly, glancing at Fei Chen.
Upon hearing this, Fei Chen’s expression softened considerably.
He had no expectations of Gui Wu confessing. As long as the leader sent back timely information and indicated their stance, it would suffice.
At the very least, he could provide Ye Cangtian with a definite answer.
“Report!”
Just then, a report was heard. The two exchanged glances and looked towards the secret chamber door.
The next moment, a flustered guard entered.
He hurried to their side and said, “Reporting to you two elders, someone has broken in. His strength is formidable, and many of our brothers have been injured by him…”
What!
Upon hearing this news, both of them exchanged glances once more.
A single answer had formed in their minds: the intruder must be Ye Cangtian.
They had never expected Ye Cangtian to actually make a move against the Anti-Black Alliance for the sake of Gui Wu!
“Elder Xuan Bing, it seems Ye Cangtian harbors immense hatred for Gui Wu. Now that he has come to our doorstep, any further intervention from me would be useless.”
“I believe you should handle this personally!”
After a moment of contemplation, Fei Chen spoke.
He had no desire to be a mere messenger again. Furthermore, he knew clearly that Ye Cangtian wished to see Xuan Bing, and he couldn't stop him anyway.
“Alas! Very well!”
Xuan Bing finally nodded slowly upon hearing this.
To be honest, he truly did not want to meet Ye Cangtian.
He still owed Ye Cangtian a favor!
If he were to discuss matters without considering this favor, it would make him appear ungrateful. However, if he were to take the favor into account, it would compromise the interests of the Anti-Black Alliance.
This was precisely why he had been reluctant to meet Ye Cangtian.
But now that the man had come to their door, not to meet him would seem cowardly and disappoint everyone.
However, when he arrived at the villa and surveyed the scene, he froze, unable to utter a single word.
The entire villa was filled with guards, groaning in pain, rolling on the ground, yet none could stand.
The only person standing in the villa was that familiar, yet chilling face – Ye Cangtian.
“Haha, it’s Mr. Ye! What brings you here?”
Mustering his courage, Xuan Bing greeted Ye Cangtian and then turned his gaze to the fallen guards, reprimanding them.
“You oblivious fools, how dare you lay hands on Mr. Ye! Are you tired of living!”
The groaning guards, hearing Xuan Bing’s words, cursed him in their hearts.
They had already been beaten so miserably, and they were waiting for Elder Xuan Bing to stand up for them.
Yet, upon his arrival, instead of defending them, he began to berate them, while offering a fawning smile to the aggressor. How could they not be furious?
Even if he was Ye Cangtian of the Hidden Division, so what?
This was not the outside world; was there a need to fear the Hidden Division?
Facing the gazes of his subordinates, Xuan Bing’s old face flushed red. He knew his authority had been undermined, but there was nothing he could do.
“Hmph! Do you not know why I am here?”
At that moment, Ye Cangtian’s gaze fell upon Xuan Bing, and he questioned him coldly.
“Regarding Gui Wu?”
“Mr. Ye, it’s best if you come inside. The weather outside is harsh, how can we dare to be negligent…”
Xuan Bing quickly put on an unpleasant smile and gestured for him to enter.
Ye Cangtian saw that he was on the verge of exploding. If they quarreled here, it would be utterly humiliating.
Moreover, with these guards present, causing too much of a scene could attract the attention of the Dark Association, which would be undesirable.
Hmph!
Hearing Xuan Bing’s words, Ye Cangtian snorted coldly and walked into the building.
A short while later, led by Xuan Bing, he arrived at the main hall.
Fei Chen poured them both a cup of tea and then stepped aside.
“Xuan Bing, since you know why I am here, speak plainly. Are you going to hand Gui Wu over to me or not!” Ye Cangtian asked coldly.
“In all fairness, Mr. Ye has helped me immensely before, so Gui Wu would definitely be handed over to you.”
“But the problem is, the leader is already aware of Gui Wu's situation, and it involves significant matters. I cannot make this decision alone!”
“Therefore, I hope Mr. Ye can give me a few more days. Once the leader replies, we can discuss this matter further. What do you say?”
Seeing Ye Cangtian’s cold expression, Xuan Bing pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.
“Gui Wu involves significant matters?”
“What does it involve? You’d better explain it clearly!”
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian paused for a moment before asking with a dark expression.
Since the other party had brought it up, he might as well understand the Anti-Black Alliance’s stance on Gui Wu.
“This is difficult to say. It is a secret of the Anti-Black Alliance, Mr. Ye. It’s best not to force me. Please wait a few days with peace of mind!”
Xuan Bing quickly waved his hand and said.
He wasn't foolish. If Ye Cangtian were to learn that they were interrogating Gui Wu for all her knowledge, who knew if Ye Cangtian wouldn't have similar ideas.
A confrontation would be unnecessary.
“My patience has reached its limit!”
“I intend to take her today. I don’t want to hear any more nonsense!”
“Hand her over, or don’t!”
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian’s expression grew even colder, and a palpable killing intent emanated from him.
Initially, holding the belief that an enemy’s enemy is a friend, he had no intention of opposing the Anti-Black Alliance. But now that the Anti-Black Alliance had interfered with Gui Wu, whom he intended to take, the situation was entirely different.