Days trickled by, and with the annihilation of the Anqiluo squad of the Guangming Palace, all returned to quiet.
However, everyone knew in their hearts that this was merely the calm before the storm.
After all, Guangming Palace would not abandon the competition for the Three Great Seals, nor would they allow the Huaxia forces to grow stronger.
Therefore, a large-scale war between the two sides was inevitable.
It was just that both sides were currently in active preparation.
...
Ten days passed in a flash.
A telegram shattered the tranquility of Huaxia.
At this moment, Ye Cangtian was accompanying Tang Xinwan and others on a shopping trip.
No woman disliked shopping, not even strong individuals like Nancy and Guiwu.
As soon as they heard Ye Cangtian was taking Tang Xinwan shopping, Nancy and the other women didn't care about being a third wheel and followed along.
This was Ye Cangtian's predicament.
He had hoped for some private time with Tang Xinwan, but now not only had that dream been shattered, but he had also become a free porter for the other women, his body laden with merchandise.
Although tiring, he was enjoying it.
Whenever the women tried on new clothes, they would ask for his opinion.
The women themselves possessed enchanting figures and stunning beauty, and when paired with various fashionable outfits, they truly offered him a feast for his eyes, making him exclaim inwardly that he couldn't take it.
Ring!
While Tang Xinwan and the others were trying on clothes, his phone rang.
Ye Cangtian picked up his phone and saw Xu Weiwei's number on the screen. Without a second thought, he pressed the answer button.
"You scoundrel, are you enjoying yourself immensely by shopping with beautiful women?"
A furious voice from Xu Weiwei instantly came through the phone.
Recently, Keisha had been getting along well with Duoshe, and their relationship seemed to have progressed.
It was also from Duoshe that Keisha learned that Qiangwei had been taken shopping by Ye Cangtian, accompanied by Nancy, Guiwu, and Lan Yue.
Upon hearing this news, Xu Weiwei gnashed her teeth in anger.
Her feelings for Ye Cangtian were likely known to many.
Yet, Ye Cangtian had taken so many women shopping and had not thought of her, which truly disappointed and enraged her!
But the problem was, she couldn't openly express her anger about this, as she wasn't anything to Ye Cangtian.
Therefore, she could only feign ignorance until a telegram from Guangming Palace arrived, which she then used as an opportunity to complain.
"Uh..."
Faced with Xu Weiwei's questioning, Ye Cangtian's expression flickered repeatedly, and he quickly said, "It's alright, oh right, Weiwei, I also prepared a gift for you!"
"Okay!"
"Then you come to the family compound and deliver it to me, and then I'll discuss important matters with you!"
Xu Weiwei sneered, and after speaking, she directly hung up the phone.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian's mouth twitched. After Tang Xinwan and the others finished changing, he said goodbye and hurried away from the mall.
...
Family Compound.
Ye Cangtian rushed to the family compound. It was not easy for Tang Xinwan and the others to come out shopping, and he left midway.
Thinking that if there was nothing important, he should return as soon as possible.
Therefore, he drove a bit faster.
Entering the compound, Ye Cangtian saw Xu Weiwei cooling herself under a tree.
Without a word, he quickly walked over.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian saw Xu Weiwei extend her hand to him and say, "Where's the gift?"
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian chuckled and quickly took a lollipop from his pocket and handed it to her.
"Ye Cangtian, are you trying to fool a beggar?"
"I am the controller of the Dragon Group, and you're giving me a lollipop? Can't I afford to buy one myself?"
Xu Weiwei looked at the cartoon pattern on the lollipop, and veins began to bulge on her hand.
She was already angry because the other party hadn't invited her shopping today.
Then, when the other party said they had prepared a gift for her, she had felt a little better, but who knew it would be such a worthless lollipop meant to fool children!
She was truly furious enough to explode!
"A small gift carries a heavy meaning!"
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and said, "I bought this with my own private savings. Besides, aren't women said to be made of water? Putting sugar in them will make them sweeter..."
"You..."
Xu Weiwei trembled with anger at Ye Cangtian's explanation, yet she couldn't lash out.
Moreover, he said he bought it with his private savings. Regardless, it was unique!
On the other side, seeing Xu Weiwei still looking furious, Ye Cangtian chuckled, reached out his hand, and said, "If you don't want it, I'll take it back."
"Nonsense, who said I don't want it!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian about to snatch it back, Xu Weiwei directly popped the lollipop into her mouth, then said disdainfully, "You're such a stingy man!
It's one thing not to prepare a valuable gift, but to try and snatch back a fifty-cent lollipop after giving it away, aren't you ashamed!"
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian shrugged, unconcerned, and changed the subject, "Alright, I've given you the gift, and you've accepted it. Shall we discuss the important matters now!"
Hmph!
Xu Weiwei snorted coldly, wishing she could ravage Ye Cangtian, but she knew the importance of the matter.
So she became serious and said, "Guangming Palace has sent a telegram."
Ye Cangtian raised an eyebrow, "What did they say?"
"Guangming Palace condemns us, saying that Anqiluo and others were merely visiting Huaxia and did nothing out of line, so why did Huaxia attack them?"
"They demand that Huaxia release Anqiluo and the others..."
Listening to Xu Weiwei's words, Ye Cangtian chuckled coldly. In terms of shamelessness, he admired Guangming Palace the most.
Although, on the surface, Guangming Palace had not launched a proactive attack.
But was that really the case?
The Guangming squad had set up a deadly formation around the entrance of the ruins and had repeatedly threatened the Dragon Group. Were these the actions of allies?
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian looked at Xu Weiwei and asked, "Weiwei, you haven't replied, have you?"
Xu Weiwei shook her head, "I haven't figured out Guangming Palace's intentions yet, so I haven't replied for now. I wanted to discuss it with you first."
Indeed, Guangming Palace had an abundance of experts, and their alliance with Huaxia was only superficial.
Therefore, even capturing a few of their experts was within reason, and their telegram of condemnation was useless.
But Guangming Palace had done so, which clearly indicated it was not a baseless accusation.
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian's eyes revealed a cold glint. It seemed that Guangming Palace was on the same page as him.
It was obvious that Guangming Palace could no longer afford the huge casualties caused by the prolonged war.
Therefore, instead of increasing the war losses, it was better to cut the Gordian knot and directly engage the Huaxia forces in a battle to resolve all issues.
The reason they sent a telegram of condemnation was simple: to lay the groundwork for the future war.
To put it bluntly, it was to have a legitimate reason, to inform the various powers in the world that it was not Guangming Palace that initiated the war, but Huaxia that provoked it first.
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian looked at Xu Weiwei and said, "Have Keisha expose all of Guangming Palace's actions on the war network."
Since Guangming Palace wanted a legitimate reason, he certainly wouldn't satisfy their wish.
Listening to Ye Cangtian's words, Xu Weiwei was silent for a moment and said, "Will this be useful? They might say we're framing them, and it might backfire."
"Framing? Is that so easy?"
Ye Cangtian chuckled coldly and continued, "In 'Tian Zi Yi Hao,' there are quite a few captives from Guangming Palace. Just pick a few people to testify and post them on the war network."
Hearing this, Xu Weiwei's eyes lit up. If their own people from Guangming Palace testified, then Guangming Palace would be unable to clear their name even if they jumped into the Yellow River.
Thinking of this, Xu Weiwei gave Ye Cangtian a thumbs-up and said, "You're still so wicked! But I like it..."
As soon as she spoke, Xu Weiwei's face turned slightly red, realizing she might have said something wrong.
So she quickly called Keisha over and made the arrangements.