After a long silence, Yan Zhenxing looked at the other person and said with a smile, "Hao Dong, you are too rigid!"
"Don't do everything according to the rules, learn to be flexible. I think what Brother Yin Long said makes sense."
Damn it, this old guy, he's trying to shift the blame to me for this!
Upon hearing this, Wu Hao Dong almost choked with anger, despising Yan Zhenxing in his heart.
However, on the surface, he still smiled humbly and said, "Third Tower Master, you are right, it is my subordinate's incompetence. I will learn my lesson in the future!"
"Very good, young people are not afraid of making mistakes, and those who are willing to correct them are good children!"
Yan Zhenxing was very satisfied with Wu Hao Dong's attitude and continued with a smile, "Aren't you going to apologize to them quickly?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
Wu Hao Dong quickly replied.
He then stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Gentlemen, I was incompetent and wrongly accused you. I beg for your understanding, and I apologize to you here..."
Watching Wu Hao Dong bow and apologize, Ye Cang Tian smiled slightly, but his gaze cast a contemptuous glance at Yan Zhenxing.
What a great way to pass the buck!
Thinking this, Ye Cang Tian let out a light snort and said, "Since you personally came forward, is it a bit unreasonable to let a small fry come out to apologize?"
Small fry?
Wu Hao Dong was stunned for a moment, and then became angry.
In Jifeng City, there were very few people with higher status than him. Moreover, here, apart from the three tower masters, no one dared to treat him as a small fry.
Even Wan Ming Xuan, who had recently taken charge, had to treat him with courtesy!
But now, an outsider, and a recluse with no great reputation, dared to call him that. It was truly unacceptable to him!
"Mr. Yin Long, you were brought by Hao Dong. Isn't it right for him to apologize to you?"
Yan Zhenxing's expression changed slightly, and a trace of gloom spread across his face.
The other party clearly meant for him to apologize, but how was that possible?
As the Third Tower Master of the Jifeng Tower, if he truly apologized, where would the Jifeng Tower's dignity go?
"Yan Zhenxing, do you think we are fools? If it weren't for your orders, he wouldn't dare to arrest us even if he had the guts!"
"So, you'd better think carefully. Apologize now, and we'll let this matter go."
"Otherwise, this matter might not pass. When Zheng Hao returns to the Liehuo Academy, someone will come to challenge you!"
Ye Cang Tian looked at the other party and said with a cold smile.
The other party clearly knew that they were being held, but was deliberately slow to come, and forcibly detained them for a day. If they didn't retaliate, the other party would likely escalate things!
"That's right, I will definitely inform my father about this!"
Ye Zheng Hao quickly echoed upon hearing this.
"You..."
Seeing the two of them singing in harmony, Yan Zhenxing's face turned ashen.
He had long heard that that old fellow Ye Yao Yang was a doting father who spoiled his son immensely. If he heard that Ye Zheng Hao had been mistreated here, he would surely not let it go.
And if they came to him alone, it would be manageable; at most, he would just lie low.
But if the other party brought an army to fight, then the Jifeng Tower would likely be drenched in blood.
Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and cupped his hands towards Ye Cang Tian and the other two, saying, "My apologies to you three. I arrested you without investigating thoroughly. It is my fault. Please forgive me!"
Hmph!
Ye Cang Tian let out a cold snort and then swaggered out of the interrogation room.
Seeing this, Ye Zheng Hao and Yi Fei Peng did not waste any words and followed him.
Damn it! Ungrateful wretches!
Watching the backs of the three as they left, Yan Zhenxing's veins bulged, and his eyes flashed with intense killing intent.
On the territory of the Jifeng Tower, he was forced to apologize, which was truly humiliating!
Thinking of this, he looked at Wu Hao Dong and said, "Investigate for me! What exactly are the identities of that Yin Long and A Kun! Also, if there's an opportunity, keep them in Jifeng City permanently, as fertilizer!"
Saying this, Yan Zhenxing paused and gritted his teeth, "Ye Zheng Hao must be kept alive. Do not harm him!"
Upon hearing this, a sinister look flashed in Wu Hao Dong's eyes. He quickly stepped forward to respond and then retreated from the interrogation room.
...
Returning to the inn.
Ye Cang Tian lit a cigarette and quietly savored it.
After a while, Yi Fei Peng walked to his side and sat down.
"Kid, you were too forceful with the Third Tower Master. That guy holds grudges very deeply!"
Yi Fei Peng cast a worried glance. If the Third Tower Master were to make a move against Ye Cang Tian, he would be in a very difficult position caught in the middle.
At the same time, he couldn't understand why Ye Cang Tian was treating the Third Tower Master in such a manner.
Hearing this, Ye Cang Tian glanced at him and said faintly, "Do you think it's possible that the Third Tower Master has been secretly supporting Wan Ming Xuan and the others?"
Hmm?
With that remark, Yi Fei Peng's gaze shifted.
After a long silence, he finally spoke, "That's unlikely, isn't it? Although the Tower Master's disciples have good talent, none of them have reached the Heaven-tier. They shouldn't catch his eye, should they?"
"My feeling is that it's not that simple."
Ye Cang Tian glanced at the other person and continued faintly, "He asked too many questions about the content of the conversation with Wang Ying. It seemed to be centered on the case, but I think his intention is not just that!"
In Ye Cang Tian's opinion, the other party was very much like he was probing for information for Wan Ming Xuan and the others.
To put it bluntly, he was trying to see if Ye Zheng Hao and Wang Ying had any cooperation!
Hearing Ye Cang Tian say this, Yi Fei Peng frowned. If you put it that way, it seemed plausible.
The Third Tower Master had indeed been very concerned about the content of Wang Ying's conversation with them before!
Thinking of this, he said, "Perhaps your worries are not without reason, but I really can't figure out who could bribe the Third Tower Master!"
"Who else could it be!"
Ye Cang Tian smiled faintly and said, "Wan Ming Xuan is currently in control of the power. The fact that he can tolerate someone like Wu Hao Dong must be because Wu Hao Dong is one of his own!"
"If that's the case, then it's troublesome!"
Yi Fei Peng's gaze became serious.
Without the support of a Heaven-tier expert, Wan Ming Xuan was nothing more than an ant.
But with the support of a Heaven-tier expert, Wan Ming Xuan would have the ability to challenge any Heaven-tier expert.
More importantly, this Heaven-tier expert who supported him was the one who controlled all the guards of the Jifeng Tower.
Now, with the heavy responsibility of the Tower Master, it was no wonder that Wan Ming Xuan, as an ant, could control the power of the Jifeng Tower.
Thinking of this, Yi Fei Peng couldn't help but mutter, "What has happened in the Jifeng Tower these days? Why has the Jifeng Tower fallen into Wan Ming Xuan's hands!"
Ye Cang Tian glanced at him and fell silent.
He already had a guess in his heart that all of this was likely related to the Five Poisons Sect, but he didn't say it out loud, fearing that the other person might do something rash in his anxiety.
*Clang! Clang! Clang!*
Just then, the sound of knocking on the door came again.
The next person to enter was none other than Wang Ying, who had come yesterday.
He quickly came to Ye Zheng Hao's side, looked him up and down, and said, "Brother Zheng Hao, did they trouble you? I went to find Wan Ming Xuan earlier, and after that, when I went to see you, you had already been released."
Heh heh.
Hearing the other party's words, Ye Cang Tian couldn't help but smile. The other party was here to collect a favor!
"Thank you for your concern."
"However, in the future, if you encounter such matters, please do not intervene, Brother Wang Ying. I have always believed that an upright person has nothing to fear!"
"Moreover, we cooperated with them in everything, and they wouldn't dare to do anything to us lightly!"
Ye Zheng Hao glanced at the other person and said indifferently.
He naturally saw through Wang Ying's purpose for coming. He himself disliked such matters, so he did not give him a pleasant expression.
"..."
Sensing Ye Zheng Hao's attitude, Wang Ying's face turned red. He never expected that his friendly gesture would be met with such a cold shoulder!
Next, he forced a smile and said, "In any case, it's good that you are all fine. It is indeed the Jifeng Tower's fault today. May I represent the Jifeng Tower in entertaining you tonight to calm your nerves?"
"This matter has nothing to do with you, and we don't need to be calmed down!"
"Moreover, to put it bluntly, you cannot represent the Jifeng Tower, and I repeat, I do not want to get involved in the affairs of your Jifeng Tower!"
Ye Zheng Hao did not give the other person any pleasantries.
Hearing this, Wang Ying's face became even gloomier. He glanced at the other person and said darkly, "Ye Zheng Hao, can I take your words as you looking down on me?"
"As I said, if you want to be friends, I don't mind, but don't play those superficial games!"
"If you can't, and you firmly believe that I look down on you, then so be it, think whatever you want!"
Ye Zheng Hao glanced at the other person. He didn't want to cause trouble, but the other person's petty tricks were truly annoying, and he couldn't suppress his anger.
"Heh heh, goodbye!"
Hearing the other party's voice, Wang Ying was almost bursting with anger.
He had kindly gone to argue with Wan Ming Xuan on their behalf, but the other party did not appreciate it. Although he had some selfish motives, the other party did not need to react so strongly!
Thinking of this, Wang Ying directly stormed out of the room. He was truly afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would be unable to resist lashing out.
Seeing Wang Ying leave, Ye Cang Tian walked forward and patted Ye Zheng Hao on the shoulder, saying, "Heh heh, I always thought you were simple-minded, but now it seems my understanding of you was insufficient."
Hearing Ye Cang Tian's words, Ye Zheng Hao smiled slightly and said, "It's not that my mind is that good, it's that the other party's tricks are too low-level..."
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