"Master Randeng?"
Hearing Mutō Masao's words, Ye Ling was first stunned for a moment, and then remembered such a person.
Previously, Ye Ling had let Master Randeng go in the underground warehouse of the hotel where Mutō Masao held the banquet. He had originally intended to rely on Master Randeng to find Takamagahara, but later a series of events occurred, and the main body of Takamagahara became clear. Ye Ling no longer needed to rely on Master Randeng, so he forgot about him.
Now that Master Randeng suddenly came to seek an audience was somewhat beyond Ye Ling's expectation.
However, since Master Randeng came at this time, he must have brought some useful news. Ye Ling saw no reason not to see him, and instructed Mutō Masao, "Let him in."
"Yes."
Mutō Masao respectfully bowed to Ye Ling, then withdrew from the room and brought Master Randeng in.
This time, Master Randeng was alone, still wearing a tattered kasaya, but his spirit and vigor were much weaker than before.
Ye Ling sized up Master Randeng and asked with a smile, "Why don't I see your girl anymore?"
Hearing Ye Ling's teasing, a wry smile appeared on Master Randeng's face. He replied, "Emperor, you know as well as I do. Ever since Diao'er learned of her true identity, she was deeply shocked and has left me."
"I plan to let her calm down for a while before talking to her."
Ye Ling said, "The situation has already begun to be turbulent. The country of Yang is a mixed bag. Your girl has low cultivation and a fiery temper. She can easily cause trouble in a few moments. Aren't you worried?"
When killing Mutō Raizen and Mutō Saburo before, Ye Ling had witnessed Diao'er's temper, her sense of justice, and her reckless nature. If it weren't for Master Randeng's constant protection, she would have died countless times.
How could Master Randeng not know about Ye Ling's reminder?
But he knew his daughter's temperament better than anyone. Once Diao'er became stubborn, ten cows couldn't pull her back!
If Master Randeng forcibly stayed by Diao'er's side, Diao'er might commit suicide.
The only thing he could do now was to let Diao'er calm down for a while.
Master Randeng said to Ye Ling, "Emperor, every family has its own troubles. Let's not talk about Diao'er. I came today to tell you something important."
Hearing Master Randeng say this, Ye Ling no longer cared about Diao'er's affairs and said, "Indeed, this is your own family matter. I shouldn't meddle too much. Let's talk about business first."
"Speak, what is it that you suddenly came to find me for?"
Master Randeng clasped his hands together and bowed slightly to Ye Ling, then said, "I have seen the Emperor's declaration to deal with Takamagahara online, and I admire it greatly."
"However, the Emperor should still be careful about speaking carelessly..."
Ye Ling interrupted, "Get to the point. There's no need to waste your breath with reminders and warnings; they are meaningless."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Master Randeng sighed slightly, but he also understood Ye Ling's nature and no longer persuaded him, getting straight to the point: "After the Emperor made his bold statement, Takamagahara responded. All members of Takamagahara have arrived in the country of Yang. It is estimated that in a few days, they will all come to find the Emperor."
"Oh?"
Ye Ling raised his eyebrows slightly, "How do you know these things?"
Master Randeng said, "Although I have withdrawn from Takamagahara, I still have a few friends within Takamagahara. I inquired about the news from them."
Hearing Master Randeng's words, Ye Ling gave him a deep look, then smiled, "So that's how it is. I thought you had rejoined Takamagahara!"
Master Randeng's expression changed slightly, "What do you mean by that, Emperor?"
Ye Ling beckoned, and a ball of black energy flew out from inside Master Randeng's kasaya. Within the black energy was a tracking jade inscribed with runes.
The black energy shielded the tracking jade's aura, while the tracking jade could locate the carrier's position at any time. Moreover, the surrounding environment and spoken words of the carrier could be clearly known by the other end of the jade!
In other words, Takamagahara already knew that Ye Ling was at the Arabe headquarters!
Seeing the tracking jade flying out from his body, Master Randeng's pupils suddenly shrank, and he quickly said, "Emperor, this is a misunderstanding! I had no idea about the tracking jade!"
Master Randeng's expression did not seem like he was lying. Ye Ling guessed that the tracking jade had been secretly set up by those "friends" when Master Randeng was inquiring from them.
Ye Ling destroyed the tracking jade and sighed slightly, saying, "Alas... I originally wanted to place the battlefield at the Dragon Department base, but man proposes, and God disposes."
"Never mind, it's not impossible to do it here."
Master Randeng thought Ye Ling was going to hold him accountable for the tracking jade, and quickly explained, "I really didn't know about this. I wanted to help the Emperor deal with Takamagahara. Please believe me, Emperor!"
"Don't get agitated, I'm not blaming you."
Ye Ling signaled Master Randeng to calm down, then took out his phone and called Arasaka Shoichi, instructing, "Arasaka Shoichi, the mission at the Dragon Department is temporarily canceled. Immediately announce to the public that the Arabe headquarters has been attacked by Takamagahara, and lure spies from various countries to the Arabe headquarters."
"Takamagahara attacked the Arabe headquarters?" Arasaka Shoichi's shocked voice came from the other end of the phone, "Are you alright, Emperor? I'll come back immediately!"
Ye Ling said impatiently, "I'm fine. Hurry up and get things done. Don't let the show end before the audience arrives."
Ye Ling's main purpose in dealing with Takamagahara was to establish prestige for the Demon Palace. If only a few forces like Arabe spread the word, the Demon Palace could become a major power in one country, but its influence in the world would be far from enough.
Therefore, Ye Ling needed a large audience to publicize the Demon Palace.
And the spies sent by various countries were the best publicity tools for the Demon Palace.
Ye Ling needed the whole world to know the power of the Demon Palace!
Master Randeng, who had been somewhat apprehensive due to carrying the tracking jade, was stunned when he saw Ye Ling casually making a phone call and not taking Takamagahara seriously at all.
Master Randeng tentatively asked Ye Ling, "Emperor... Takamagahara already knows your location. Aren't you going to escape?"
"Escape what?"
Ye Ling put away his phone and continued to play with Chulai in his arms, without any sense of urgency.
Seeing Ye Ling's attitude, Master Randeng felt that Ye Ling was crazy!
Takamagahara had already targeted Ye Ling, and now they knew his location and could kill him at any moment.
At that time, it wouldn't just be one or two Red Dust Immortals, but possibly divine beings descending!
No matter how strong Ye Ling was, he couldn't possibly confront the entire Takamagahara and the gods head-on!
If they wanted to deal with Takamagahara, they had to do it slowly and steadily!
Master Randeng was anxious and urged Ye Ling again, "Emperor, this is no child's play. Those people from Takamagahara..."
"Ye Ling, come out and accept your death!!!"
Before Master Randeng could finish speaking, a powerful voice penetrated the wall and exploded in the room, causing the entire Arabe headquarters to tremble!
Hearing the voice from outside, Master Randeng's face instantly turned pale, and his whole body stiffened.
It's over!
They've arrived!