These people outside are the ones Tian Yi intends to send away, ordinary people within the clan who possess no martial strength.
Tian Yi knew very well that since Ye Longlin had said he would come today, he would certainly arrive. At least, in his understanding, their group would never break their word, thus Ye Longlin would definitely come today. However, the exact time of his arrival was uncertain, so from this morning, Tian Yi had been busy arranging for some of the clan members to leave. If the opponent truly possessed the strength to kill them, these individuals would serve as the last remnants of the Tian family, at least ensuring the continuation of their bloodline.
But the problem was, they were a step too late.
Tian Zong coldly observed these people and sneered, "Do you really think you can leave alive?"
This statement undoubtedly provoked everyone present. Standing at the doorway, the Sixth Elder, Tian He, suddenly fixed his gaze upon Tian Zong, his eyes radiating a chilling glint. "What do you intend to do?"
A feeling of unease gnawed at Tian He. The Tian Zong of today seemed different from the Tian Zong he knew, though he couldn't quite pinpoint the difference; he just felt something was amiss. Furthermore, based on his understanding of Tian Zong, he shouldn't be acting as a chauffeur, but what was happening now?
As he was pondering this, a figure descended from the car. The newcomer exuded an imposing aura, standing tall and dignified, his entire presence radiating an energy that demanded attention.
"Aren't you all constantly curious about who the mastermind behind all of this is? The principal culprit has arrived!"
"Perhaps a year from today will be your anniversary."
When a person is suppressed for an extended period, rebellion inevitably breeds in their heart, and this was especially true for Tian Zong. Having survived amidst their constant slander and insults for years, a rebellious spirit had long taken root within him.
"Ye Longlin!"
Upon seeing the figure, Tian He's eyes narrowed. His already small eyes seemed to close further, resembling a sleeping state. Tian Yi had distributed Ye Longlin's photograph, so many members of the Tian family recognized him, or at least had seen his picture.
"Please hand this list to your family head. I want to see the people on this list within ten minutes."
The names on the list were all those who had pursued their father and son. The matters in Qing City were not particularly complex; they mainly involved the aftermath of trivial incidents and the people who had pursued them back then.
"Who do you think you are, daring to order my Tian family around!"
"Since you've come today, let's settle all past grievances. You want to harm my Tian family, on what grounds?"
Tian He glanced at the list and then sneered again. His own name was on this list. "The first row, seventh person, that's me. What can you do to me?"
This was blatant provocation.
Ye Longlin glanced at the list and then looked up at him. "You are Tian He?"
Tian He sneered in disdain.
However, immediately after, Ye Longlin waved his hand. The clouds in the sky surged into his fingertips. No martial energy emanated from him, yet the extraordinary sight stunned the ordinary people present. Even among the other elders, none had witnessed such a shocking spectacle. What was this young man's origin?
As they watched in amazement, the sword formed from condensed clouds, ethereal and dreamlike, swept towards Tian He. Upon seeing the sword, Tian He was instantly enveloped by a premonition of death, with beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
"Block it for me!"
Despite being an elder, Tian He was no match for Ye Longlin. The sword paused for a moment, then pierced the barrier he had erected, and finally, plunged directly into his throat!
*Pfft—*
Blood gushed out, and the scent of gore began to permeate the scene. The Tian family members who witnessed this scene were instantly petrified, their eyes filled with an innate fear.
Simultaneously, Tian Yi was answering a phone call.
"I warn you, don't try to provoke Ye Longlin. Do you really think he only has these methods? Do you know we spent the entire night yesterday trying to find his information? In that entire night, despite so many of us, we couldn't find any data about him. And when we finally found some information, it indicated that we lacked the authorization to view it. Do you know what that means?"
This call was not from an ordinary person. He understood the implications of this call deeply. It meant that Ye Longlin's identity was far from simple, and his background was immense.
"You mean he can do whatever he wants, even if it leads to our destruction? Or perhaps I should betray you to secure my own survival." A cold smile flickered across his lips, his eyes glinting with killing intent. He had received news early this morning that Tian Shishi had died on the operating table. His son had died by Ye Longlin's hand, and his daughter had also died. To be asked to let it go now was unbearable! He wasn't a pushover; did Ye Longlin really think he could be manipulated so easily?
"You can try. If you dare to reveal our names, you must be prepared. You should understand that compared to Ye Longlin, we are far more difficult to deal with, after all, there are more of us." The voice on the other end sneered, also threatening Tian Yi.
Just then, the butler hurried over. "Family head, family head, bad news! The Sixth Elder is dead. Ye Longlin has already come to the door."
Upon hearing this, both the person on the phone and Tian Yi fell silent.
"Take care of yourself." After the voice on the phone spoke, the call ended. Tian Yi took a deep breath and then inquired, "Are you ready?"
The butler replied, "Everything is prepared."
With this answer, Tian Yi slowly walked towards the entrance. As he reached the doorway, he saw the corpse of the Sixth Elder.
"Mr. Ye has arrived. Please come in and have a seat. Allow us to fulfill our duties as hosts." Tian Yi's face showed no discernible emotion, but when he looked at the Sixth Elder's body, his lips twitched involuntarily.
Ye Longlin appeared surprised. "I thought you would attack directly. Are you planning to poison me before fighting?"
Tian Yi's expressionless face offered only a cold chuckle, and he said no more.
"I'll show Mr. Ye around the Tian family." After saying this, Tian Yi's tone clearly faltered before he continued, "Mr. Ye isn't afraid to come in, is he? I suppose it's understandable, as this is our territory, and fear is natural. Very well, butler, bring out some chairs, and we can chat outside."