After leaving the Swiss Bank, Ye Longlin summoned Black and White Impermanence.
"Go investigate the information on the Xia family in Jiangcheng. Most importantly, look into the name Xia Shumeng."
"Yes!"
After giving the order, Ye Longlin lit a cigarette in the car, his gaze distant.
The information on Qin Shimeng also brought back a few memories he could still recall. Deep within his memory, there were indeed some recollections of this nature. He seemed to have stayed in Jiangcheng for a period, and he remembered once calling someone grandpa. However, due to the passage of time, if Qin Shimeng hadn't mentioned it, he would have surely forgotten this memory.
Mother, this distant term seemed to have no relation to him, but he had to admit that when he caused trouble in the past, there was always a young woman who stood in front of him. That was when he was at his happiest. Just like now, when Mu Hanqi scolds Ye Churan, he always shields Ye Churan.
No matter what, he definitely had to go to Jiangcheng, but not now. He would deal with the Ye family first.
"Boss, I'm taking Yi Yi to the training base. Come over after you're done."
Upon his return this time, Ye Longlin hadn't mentioned stepping down, nor had the Hall of Glory brought it up. The last time he returned to lead troops into battle, the Hall of Glory had reinstated his position as commander-in-chief of the three armies. This identity was also necessary for eradicating the Ye family, so it hadn't been relinquished.
"I know."
After replying with a voice message, Ye Longlin drove towards the Ye family. He intended to test Ye Nantian's attitude and see if he knew that Ye Longlin was aware of the Ye family's betrayal. Knowing and not knowing before would result in entirely different attitudes.
Originally, Xuan Niao wanted to accompany Ye Longlin, but Ye Longlin had asked him to protect Mu Hanqi and Ye Churan. Now that he had a weakness, if the Ye family acted recklessly, he would also be hesitant.
The Ye family indeed deserved to be the head of the Ten Great Families. Their manor alone was different from ordinary families.
"I'm looking for Ye Nantian."
After entering the Ye family, Ye Longlin spoke directly without courtesy, nor did he intend to save them any face. The butler smiled slightly, "Mr. Ye, I apologize, but the Patriarch is not in the family right now. Would you like to choose another time or wait for the family?"
Ye Longlin sat down in the courtyard, placing one hand on a stone table and tapping it. His fingertips carried martial force. With this single tap, the stone table instantly shattered, startling the butler.
"It's fine, I'll wait here." Ye Longlin smiled gently, a smile as harmless as possible.
The butler had no choice but to turn and go prepare tea. He also took out his phone to notify Ye Nantian that Ye Longlin had arrived, and it seemed he was not here for pleasantries.
Ye Nantian, who was in the church, rushed back immediately after receiving the text message. He had no idea that someone in the shadows had taken a photograph and uploaded it. Two minutes later, Ye Longlin received the picture. He fell silent for a moment, then gave an order, "Investigate everyone inside thoroughly. After screening, give me the information."
"Received!"
Ye Longlin stroked his chin, a playful smile appearing on his lips. "It seems we've hooked a big fish."
After two years of development, the hidden Yama Hall had also been completely established. Black and White Impermanence had leaped to become the head of Yama Hall. Although it was an assassination organization, they had also been secretly collecting information on the Ye family.
Ye Nantian and his contact chose a poor meeting spot. The vicinity of that church was a base for Yama Hall. When Ye Nantian appeared, they immediately spotted him and began surveillance. However, the church was full of people today, and it would take some time to find out, but for them, it wasn't a big problem, especially since Yama Hall now had many members. They already had three thousand people!
"Commander Ye Da, it would be proper for you to notify us before visiting the Ye family, so I can prepare to receive you." Ye Nantian said with a smile, showing no hostility, as if they were long-lost friends. Of course, despite Ye Nantian's nonchalant demeanor, he was already chilled to the bone. He had just learned that Ye Longlin knew about the entire affair, and his appearance at the Ye family now made his intentions unmistakably clear.
Ye Longlin held up a hand to interrupt, "No need. I fear I might die at the Ye family. Let's chat for a bit, and I'll go eat a bowl of Zhajiangmian outside." The implied meaning was so obvious that anyone could understand it – that Ye Longlin feared the Ye family would poison him.
"Hahaha, Commander Ye, you worry too much. You are the commander-in-chief of Great Xia's three armies. How could I dare to do such a thing? The Ye family still wants to develop. Although there are some conflicts between us and Commander Ye, they are all minor issues that don't affect anything. It's not worth it, not worth it." Ye Nantian maintained a smile of minor conflict, seeming perfectly normal.
"Minor conflict? Patriarch Ye, two years ago, you sold our intelligence, resulting in the deaths of five hundred thousand soldiers on the border. I, Yuan Gang, and Xuan Niao were nearly killed overseas. And here you were, preparing to arrest my wife and daughter. If you call this a minor conflict, then I, Ye Longlin, will kill a portion of your Ye family today!" With that said, a murderous glint flashed in Ye Longlin's eyes, indicating he was serious.
Ye Nantian was startled. It seemed Ye Longlin already knew about these matters, which was indeed troublesome. If Ye Longlin truly intended to pursue this matter, then for the time being, his Ye family could only accept it. They had to confirm the specific details of their cooperation with the Dark Hall and ensure they could kill Ye Longlin with one hundred percent certainty before making a move!
The Ye family, the Wu family, and the Dark Hall! These three powerful forces making a move against Ye Longlin required careful planning. Ye Longlin was simply too monstrous. Every time they thought they could control him, some unforeseen event would occur. They had no idea where Ye Longlin found these external aids. It was extremely troublesome.
"Commander Ye, you mustn't speak carelessly. Such words could cost you your head. We wouldn't dare to do such a thing. The Ye family is just a family; how could we betray five hundred thousand soldiers? Those were soldiers you led. Perhaps you intend to frame us, using the lives of five hundred thousand soldiers as an excuse." After all, there's a saying from ancient times, let me think, right, "Mercy does not command troops!" I'm not wrong, am I? Someone like you has long since viewed life and death lightly. Who can be sure you didn't do it intentionally?" Ye Nantian said with a forced smile, continuing to shift the blame back to Ye Longlin.
"Patriarch Ye, well played."