Qingyin Pavilion villa.
The Shi family's temporary residence.
"Brother, I've met Ye Longlin. This person is cunning and deep, seemingly not easy to deal with. However, I discovered some other things at the charity gala tonight.
This Ye Longlin is not from the south, but from the north. He was chased before, likely offending some people. He eventually joined the military, which is how he escaped.
Tonight, someone provided Ye Longlin with a roster. This roster contains the names of all those who chased Ye Longlin back then. This is a point we can exploit.
If Ye Longlin's former pursuers knew he was alive and intended to seek revenge, they would surely act. This would save us a lot of trouble. So, I plan to leak this information. As long as his old enemies know, this matter will be settled."
Shi Yi said softly while sitting in the living room. This was an unexpected bonus. Before they could act against Ye Longlin, someone else would move against him, and their people would be safe.
Shi Hao was silent for a moment and nodded slightly, "Alright. We don't know Ye Longlin's backing yet, so it's good to let them make the first move. Speaking of which, is there any news about Potian yet?"
The two of them moved quickly, arriving in the southern province the next day. However, the Dragon Observation Bureau was not that simple, and it involved cross-city investigations.
"Third Brother is bringing people over tomorrow to formally begin the investigation. Both sides have already communicated."
Shi Yi had contacted Third Brother in the car on his way back and received accurate information.
Shi Hao nodded, "This matter cannot be rushed. Ye Longlin holds significant power in the southern province, making it difficult to act openly. Even if we want to make the first move, it cannot be us.
According to you, Ye Longlin also holds a military position, and it should be a high-ranking one. This makes things very troublesome. He wields power in the southern province, which is clearly overstepping boundaries, yet no one has intervened to stop him. This is unusual. It's best to observe further."
They were here for revenge, not to die.
Acting rashly against Ye Longlin would surely not end well. Moreover, the capital would not tolerate such matters, so someone must be backing him!
"That's what I think too. We shouldn't act until the situation in the southern province is in complete chaos. Taking advantage of the confusion is the best approach."
The two brothers exchanged glances, understanding each other's thoughts.
"Then let's spread the news about the roster first."
"I'll go arrange it now."
The appearance of the roster news at this time was truly disruptive.
In every city where Shi family companies were located, activity surged that night, spreading information everywhere. This caused unrest among the families who had originally pursued Ye Longlin.
Ye Longlin!
This name had vanished from their world for over twenty years. For two decades, there had been no news, but suddenly, the emergence of this information swept through countless families like a passing storm, ruthlessly.
The name Ye Longlin was once again placed before them, and fear appeared in their eyes, especially concerning Ye Guohui, a name that struck terror into their hearts.
Ye Guohui, armed with nothing but his own strength, had, with a child in tow, fought his way through the north and south of Da Xia, eventually joining the military!
And in those days, Ye Guohui's personal combat prowess had reached its peak, making countless people realize how terrifying Ye Guohui, who was once hailed as the next successor of the Ye family, truly was!
This was beyond terrifying.
"After all these years, I wonder if he has stepped into that realm. If he has, we have no means of defense. Even if we did, they would be useless before him.
Now that Ye Longlin has appeared in the southern province, this is an opportunity we must seize! If we hadn't protected Ye Longlin back then, we might all have been wiped out. Now, only by capturing Ye Longlin can we make Ye Guohui wary and prevent him from acting against us!"
This was the subconscious thought of almost everyone.
They had never considered Ye Longlin's strength, more out of apprehension for Ye Guohui.
However, it was understandable. Most of them had their confidence shattered by Ye Guohui back then.
One man, one sword, cutting through north and south—who would believe such a person existed? Yet, he appeared!
"Head to the southern province and capture Ye Longlin!"
Following the commands issued by their respective families, they began to pour into the southern province.
This news truly threw many into a panic.
If Ye Guohui were to seek revenge, none of them would be his match, especially after so many years had passed; no one knew the extent of his cultivation.
However, they were unaware that Ye Guohui had already died, killed by the Dark Hall.
Now, of the two, only Ye Longlin remained. But... Ye Longlin was undoubtedly more terrifying than Ye Guohui, far more so!
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"The news about the roster has basically been disseminated. Before our people could even make a move, the Shi family, impatient, acted first and spread the news. It seems the Shi family truly wants to make you pay, haha."
In the early morning, Yuan Gang, upon receiving this news, immediately went to the study to report it.
"Last night, many people started heading to the southern province, and they are expected to arrive successively this morning. However, I'm very curious about this roster. Only those involved in that matter at the time should know about it. Who exactly sent you such a 'gift'?"
Yuan Gang had investigated, and Xuan Niao had also investigated, but they found no useful information.
The Wang family, as intermediaries, would naturally not betray their seller's information, as it would affect their reputation over the years.
"Let's wait for the call. The other party should contact me, otherwise, they wouldn't have sent such a gift."
As they were speaking, the phone on the desk rang.
The call was from an unknown number.
Yuan Gang immediately sat in front of the desktop computer, inserted a cable into the phone's socket, put on his headphones, and quickly operated the keyboard. He then nodded at Ye Longlin.
"Ye Longlin, I know your identity, so I am sending you this roster, seeking only self-preservation."
After answering the call, the other party's voice came through.
"What do you mean?"
"Literally. I know you are the Great Xia Heavenly King and also the Master of the Dragon Pavilion. You have significant influence in the Honor Hall. Since you have returned, it means the families who acted back then are doomed. By sending this roster, I only hope you will protect me.
I don't ask for great wealth or status, only for my life to be spared. That is all, I ask for nothing more.
Of course, I know you won't believe me, so we can meet today. You will understand when we meet. I will tell you everything I know. I have no other options now. If I had options, I wouldn't seek you out.
After all, there is a high probability that you will kill me, and I believe that someone next to you is already tracking my location through the phone. But that no longer matters. As long as you can protect me, I will do anything."