"Who dares trespass here, courting death!"
In the courtyard, over a dozen burly men advanced, and as they reached the villa entrance, a sharp shout rang out.
In an instant, the villa's main doors swung open, and two graceful figures emerged: Nancy and Gui Wu.
The two women had heard the alarm and, upon discovering uninvited guests, had rushed out directly.
"Hmph!"
Facing the two women, the bald man at the forefront stepped forward and said, "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Mig, Vice-Captain of the Silver Armored Knights, from the Inner Hall of Light."
Silver Armored Knights?
Upon hearing these words, Nancy's expression immediately darkened.
As a former prodigy of the Hall of Light, she naturally knew of the Silver Armored Knights' existence.
The Silver Armored Knights were one of the three main knightly orders of the Inner Hall of Light, renowned for their battle achievements and formidable strength, both collectively and individually.
She had initially believed that the Hall of Light's arrival was primarily to engage with the Dark Association and would not concern itself with her.
However, upon hearing their self-introduction, she realized she had been mistaken.
In the eyes of the Hall of Light, she was likely a stain, an object that needed to be eliminated.
"Heh heh."
Seeing Nancy's somber expression, Mig let out a laugh and said, "It seems you've guessed our origin. Then it's simple: are you prepared to act yourself, or shall I take action!"
"Damn it! What kind of riff-raff dares to come here and seek death? I'd like to see how capable you are."
As soon as Mig finished speaking, Gui Wu, standing by Nancy's side, angrily reprimanded him and shielded Nancy.
She and Nancy had become sisters long ago, and she felt it was her duty to stand by her.
Mig glared fiercely at Gui Wu upon hearing this and said, "Hmph! Gui Wu, this is an internal matter for our Hall of Light. I advise you to get lost. That way, you might last a few more days."
As his words fell, Gui Wu was about to retort but was stopped by Nancy.
"Gui Wu, don't be impulsive. We might be in trouble this time."
Nancy was aware of the Silver Armored Knights' combat prowess, generally superior to the Bronze Armored Knights. A mere Vice-Captain like Mig would likely possess a cultivation level of around the fourth or fifth heaven of the Quasi-Heavenly realm.
She and Gui Wu had recently consumed Enlightenment Pills, and their strength was still hovering around the third or fourth heaven.
While the comparison might seem close, if a fight were to break out, they might not be their match.
Therefore, Nancy's intention was simple: to stall for time until Ye Cangtian returned, which would be the most secure approach.
With that thought, she looked at Mig and continued, "Mig, I have already withdrawn from the Hall of Light and only wish to live a peaceful life. Why does the Hall of Light refuse to leave me alone!"
"Nonsense!"
"How can I not see you wanting a stable life? Lord Lyon has already called."
"He said you are still working for Ye Cangtian and have even contacted Dawn of the Dark Association! Is this how you live a stable life?"
Mig was enraged at these words and swore aloud, feeling he was being treated like an idiot.
He had been in the vicinity for the past few days, familiarizing himself with the surroundings and gathering information on the daily routines of Ye Cangtian's family. Therefore, he had not planned to act today.
After all, Lyon's original plan was for operations to commence on their side when the Dark Association and the Hall of Light teams reached the entrance of the Chinese ruins.
The intention was to delay Ye Cangtian, preventing him from disrupting their plans.
However, just moments ago, Lyon had personally overheard Nancy's call to Dawn and, in his anger, had decided to act immediately and eliminate Nancy.
Consequently, Mig had no choice but to obey orders and strike preemptively.
Fortunately, he had gathered some information, and Ye Cangtian was not at home today, making it the opportune moment for their action.
"I..."
On the other side, hearing Mig's words, Nancy's expression shifted, and she felt a lump in her throat.
Seeing Nancy speechless, Mig revealed a triumphant expression and continued, "Since you've mentioned it, I'm very curious. How do the Chinese factions intend to persuade the Dark Association to ally with them?"
"Humph!"
Nancy snorted coldly and said with a dark expression, "Mig, our alliance can be described with four words: united against a common enemy!"
"United against a common enemy?"
"Hahaha, you're truly naive! At this point in time, you're still playing the game of 'an enemy's enemy is a friend'!"
"Let me tell you, those tactics are outdated! It's all about interests now. I might as well tell you this: we have officially formed an alliance with the Dark Association. You should give up any hope!"
Hearing Nancy's response, Mig burst into disdainful laughter.
Nancy gritted her teeth and angrily retorted, "Impossible! Dawn would never cooperate with you; he's not that kind of person!"
Hearing Nancy's words, Gui Wu inwardly gave her a thumbs-up.
Knowing that Dawn was Ye Cangtian, and knowing that Dawn would ally with the Hall of Light, she could still feign righteous indignation. Her acting skills were truly phenomenal!
"Haha, believe it or not, I have no need to explain myself to you!"
Mig laughed heartily again, and then his expression turned utterly cold, like flipping a page.
His eyes instantly emanated killing intent, and he said fiercely, "I know you're stalling for time. For the sake of your origin in the Hall of Light, I've wasted a few words with you. Now, it's time for your demise!"
The two women's expressions changed instantly. They hadn't expected Mig to change his demeanor so quickly, but they reacted swiftly and immediately became vigilant.
"Coming to my home as guests, and about to make a move before the host returns, isn't that a bit too much?"
Just then, a helicopter appeared in their view, followed by a thunderous voice.
Looking up, they saw a rope descending from the helicopter, and a figure slowly sliding down. He descended like a god, none other than Ye Cangtian.
Seeing Ye Cangtian's return, Nancy and Gui Wu breathed a sigh of relief.
On the other side, Mig's expression also turned grim upon seeing Ye Cangtian, and he muttered to himself.
Damn it! All the information gathered these past two days was for naught!
Mig roared in frustration. He had obtained much information, indicating that Ye Cangtian was supposed to accompany Tang Xin Wan to and from work and would not return during the day.
And judging by the timeline, even if Ye Cangtian received the news and rushed back immediately, he wouldn't make it in time.
But he never expected Ye Cangtian to return by helicopter, significantly shortening the travel time!
With that thought, he couldn't help but mock, "Ye Cangtian, you truly care about them, don't you? To the point of deploying a helicopter for them!"
"Heh heh, you could say that."
"But I'm a person who values hospitality. When guests have arrived, I won't keep them waiting!"
Ye Cangtian chuckled playfully.
He then glanced up and down at Mig, a look of disdain appearing on his face. "The Hall of Light truly doesn't take me seriously. They send such insignificant characters every time. It truly disappoints me!"
"You..."
With those words, Mig's face instantly flushed red. He angrily pointed at Ye Cangtian and said, "I am Mig, Vice-Captain of the Silver Armored Knights, not some insignificant character. Open your dog eyes and take a good look!"
"If I recall correctly, your Captain is the Bloody Lion Dog, right?"
"If even he is an insignificant character, what are you?"
Ye Cangtian looked at him with disdain, his face showing deep contempt.
Mig roared, "Our Captain is the Bloody Lion, not Bloody Lion Dog!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian shrugged his shoulders and said playfully, "Whether it's a big cat or a dog, it's all the same to me. Don't dwell on these trivialities, and think about your own predicament!"
"Hmph! What if you returned? The outcome would still be the same. It's as if you can save them."
Hearing this, Mig's face also revealed disdain, as if he didn't take Ye Cangtian seriously at all.
The next moment, he raised his hand and made a simple gesture.
Immediately, the dozen or so strong men around them drew their weapons and charged towards Ye Cangtian and the others.
However, Mig, who had just given the order, decisively turned around and chose to flee as his companions charged forward.
He could sense the aura from Nancy and Gui Wu; they were genuine Quasi-Heavenly realm experts!
It could be said that just subduing the two women would require great effort from him. With Ye Cangtian added to the equation, he had absolutely no chance of winning.
Therefore, he had to choose to retreat.
Of course, if he were to retreat so easily, the other party would not agree, so he could only leave some people behind to create an opportunity for his escape...