When Ye Tian had warned them on the phone, urging the Wen family to stop their destructive path, Wen Lingdu had dismissed him as a nobody, claiming he didn't believe in ghosts or gods and that Ye Tian wasn't worthy of speaking to him. Looking back now, he wished he could slap himself a few times.
"Mr. Ye, it's all our fault! We can still make amends. Could you possibly show us some leniency and spare the Wen family?"
Ye Tian replied, "It's not impossible. However, I need to ask you a few things."
Wen Lingdu quickly said, "Please, tell me!"
Ye Tian asked, "Who gave you the idea to borrow my family's auspicious land?"
Wen Lingdu responded, "It was Old Immortal Zhou."
Ye Tian inquired, "Who is he?"
Wen Lingdu explained, "He's a renowned geomancer from Guangyun County next door."
Ye Tian pressed, "What did he say at the time?"
Wen Lingdu recounted, "Old Immortal Zhou said that by burying our ancestors in your family's graveyard, we could plunder your fortune and boost the growth of the Wen family. Within ten years, our Wen family would surely rise and enter the most elite circles."
Ye Tian sneered, "What a brilliant scheme!"
Wen Lingdu continued, "Later, when two important figures in our family met with misfortune, we knew something was wrong and went back to Old Immortal Zhou. He said it was likely you had discovered our plan and employed countermeasures."
Ye Tian commanded, "Give me half a day to bring Old Immortal Zhou here to face me."
Without hesitation, Wen Lingdu immediately agreed, "Yes, I'll go right away!"
After Wen Lingdu left, Ye Tian continued his cultivation, awaiting the arrival of Old Immortal Zhou. He had to admit that this Old Immortal Zhou possessed some skill. However, anyone who dared to scheme against him would not be easily forgiven!
In the afternoon, Wen Lingdu returned, bringing a man in his forties, bound and gagged, who was carried into the courtyard.
Ye Tian asked, "Is this Old Immortal Zhou?"
The man on the ground remained remarkably calm. He looked at Ye Tian and said, "Your methods are truly remarkable; you managed to see through my scheme."
Ye Tian looked at him and asked, "Was it you who plotted against my Ye family?"
The man replied, "I'm just trying to make a living in this world. If I've offended you, please forgive me."
Ye Tian stated, "I hold grudges. If you offend me, I will repay you tenfold."
He took out his phone and said, "Take this man out and find a secluded spot."
At this, Old Immortal Zhou panicked and pleaded, "King Ye, please spare my life!"
Ye Tian ignored him. Wen Lingdu carried the man back to the car, and Ye Tian also got in. As the car started, Zhou Qibing surprisingly calmed down and said, "I admit I was in the wrong. How about this, King Ye, I can offer you a treasure."
Ye Tian questioned, "What kind of treasure could you possibly have?"
Old Immortal Zhou offered, "I know of an immortal's dwelling. I can tell you its location."
Ye Tian sneered, "If you know the location of an immortal's dwelling, why aren't you going yourself?"
Old Immortal Zhou explained, "As you can see, my cultivation is shallow. Going there would be tantamount to seeking death."
Ye Tian retorted, "Such impractical things hold no appeal for me. I still intend to kill you."
Old Immortal Zhou sighed, "Even if you don't show me respect, surely you can show respect to a Di Shi?"
Ye Tian frowned, "Di Shi?"
Old Immortal Zhou clarified, "My junior brother is the current Di Shi!"
Ye Tian asked, "What is your name?"
Old Immortal Zhou replied, "Zhou Qibing."
Ye Tian then called Li Yuankun and immediately asked, "Master Li, do you know someone named Zhou Qibing?"
Li Yuankun was silent for a few seconds before replying, "He was my senior brother years ago. Why, have you met him, my young friend?"
Ye Tian stated, "I was just about to kill him." He then briefly explained the situation.
Li Yuankun sounded very embarrassed, "We haven't seen each other in years. I never expected him to be involved in this. My dear friend, I am truly sorry. Would you do me a favor and let him go?"
Ye Tian replied, "I will certainly grant Master Li's request." He then handed the phone to Zhou Qibing.
Zhou Qibing took the phone and sneered, "Junior brother, are you doing well?"
Li Yuankun angrily retorted, "Zhou Qibing, you are no longer my senior brother. You have truly reverted to your old ways, harming others again! Have you forgotten why Master expelled you from the sect?"
Zhou Qibing insisted, "I did nothing wrong!"
Li Yuankun declared, "Fine! Then let King Ye deal with you as he sees fit. I wash my hands of this!"
Zhou Qibing threatened, "If you abandon me, I will expose all the dirty secrets of the Di Shi lineage!"
"You..." Li Yuankun was so enraged he felt like spitting blood.
After a moment, he said, "Give the phone back to King Ye."