On the other side, seeing Hei Cheng sign the contract, Ye Cang Tian turned his gaze back to the other party.
"Hei Cheng, you have committed heinous sins in the past. I shouldn't have spared you, so you must cherish this opportunity!"
"From today onwards, do not harm others, do good deeds to cleanse your sins!"
Upon hearing this, Hei Cheng immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Thank you, Master, for sparing my life. This old servant will definitely mend his ways in the future!"
Hearing this, Ye Cang Tian waved his hand and lifted Hei Cheng up, saying, "Alright, now tell me everything you know about the Viper Hall. After that, you can return to the Five Poisons Sect."
"You can wait for my notification there!"
"Yes!"
Hei Cheng nodded quickly and began to narrate.
Besides the information related to the Viper Hall, he also revealed the Viper Hall's moles planted within the Blazing Fire Courtyard.
These were all arranged by him previously, but the Five Poisons Sect had not yet planned to make a move, so these moles were currently dormant.
After explaining everything, Ye Cang Tian led everyone away from the mountain forest. Hei Cheng watched their retreating figures for a long time, hesitating.
...
On the other side, Ye Cang Tian and the others returned the way they came.
Before they even reached Blazing Fire Village, Ye Zheng Hao couldn't hold back and finally asked, "Mr. Ye, could you tell me where you learned this soul cultivation technique?"
As a martial arts fanatic, Ye Zheng Hao had always yearned for the legendary soul cultivation techniques.
If he wasn't Ye Yao Yang's son, he might have already become a disciple of the Flying Cloud Pavilion.
Now, seeing Ye Cang Tian practicing this technique, he was filled with envy and couldn't help but ask.
"I obtained it from a secret manual, passed down from ancient times," Ye Cang Tian glanced at the other party and said lightly.
Although he felt Ye Zheng Hao was not a bad person, Ye Yao Yang was plotting against the Hidden Group, so he naturally would not reveal the truth.
"Oh."
Ye Zheng Hao nodded understandingly, then spoke again, "Mr. Ye, it is said that Heavenly rank experts can leave behind inheritances. I wonder if you would be willing to pass this cultivation technique to me."
As he spoke, Ye Zheng Hao's face turned completely red.
He knew his request was extremely presumptuous, but for the sake of the soul cultivation technique, he had to grit his teeth and set aside his pride.
"I'm sorry, I only pass on my cultivation techniques to disciples!"
Ye Cang Tian smiled and shook his head. He was not stingy with his cultivation techniques and was not afraid of others learning them.
However, the person must be someone he fully trusted and who could fight for China's forces.
As of now, Ye Zheng Hao did not possess such qualifications!
Therefore, he directly shattered the other party's thoughts with a single sentence.
As the future dean of the Blazing Fire Courtyard, his status was extremely noble. How could he possibly become his disciple!
*Thump!*
In the next moment, Ye Zheng Hao directly knelt before Ye Cang Tian and bowed, saying, "Master, please accept your disciple's bow..."
Ye Cang Tian was stunned.
This was completely unexpected. He hadn't anticipated that the other party would disregard his status for the sake of a soul-based cultivation technique and directly beg to become his disciple!
Besides him, even Dong Fang Ming Yue and Yan Biao, who were by his side, widened their eyes. It was clear that what they were seeing had exceeded their expectations.
"Brother Zheng Hao, please get up. It's not that I won't accept you as a disciple!"
"Firstly, your status is too high. Even if I agreed, your father might not."
"Secondly, you must understand that if you become my disciple, you will be one generation younger than me. If you, at your age, were to become my disciple, wouldn't people laugh at me?"
"Furthermore, even if I agreed, Sister Ming Yue beside me would not. She is young and doesn't want to become your martial aunt..."
Ye Cang Tian waved his hand and a wisp of spiritual energy left his body, lifting Ye Zheng Hao up.
To be honest, he absolutely had no intention of accepting the other party as a disciple.
As his voice fell, Dong Fang Ming Yue's brow immediately furrowed. The fact that he brought her up for no reason clearly had a hidden agenda.
Thinking about Ye Cang Tian's words, Dong Fang Ming Yue almost exploded with anger.
If Ye Cang Tian didn't accept Ye Zheng Hao, wouldn't that make them peers? Then he could pester her openly!
Did this brat get bribed by the other party and intend to sell her out?
Dong Fang Ming Yue thought this, and Ye Zheng Hao felt equally distressed.
As the successor of the Blazing Fire Courtyard, it was impossible for him to become a disciple of another force.
Wouldn't that be a complete disgrace to the Blazing Fire Courtyard?
Ye Yao Yang would definitely not agree to this matter!
At the same time, mentioning Dong Fang Ming Yue gave him a sudden enlightenment.
If Dong Fang Ming Yue became his martial aunt, how could he be in a relationship with her?
In his view, this was a conflict between martial arts and love.
Either he dedicated himself to cultivation and pursued the peak of martial arts, or he would achieve a beautiful romance.
After hesitating for a long time, Ye Zheng Hao looked at Ye Cang Tian and said, "Mr. Ye, if I am willing to give up my status as the successor of the Blazing Fire Courtyard, would you be willing to agree?"
"..."
Ye Cang Tian was stunned again. The other party had once again shattered his perception.
Indeed, the other party was Ye Yao Yang's son, and his decisions were always surprising.
Unconsciously, Ye Cang Tian muttered to himself.
If he were to give up all of this in pursuit of Dong Fang Ming Yue, it might actually impress Dong Fang Ming Yue.
"No, absolutely not!"
"Brother Zheng Hao, I strongly oppose this matter!"
Before Ye Cang Tian could refuse, Yan Biao rushed forward and stopped him.
If the other party gave up such a status, who would the Blazing Fire Courtyard be handed over to in the future!
Would it be him?
That wouldn't do at all. He had no legitimate background and only a few trusted confidants.
Most importantly, he was not skilled in management and had no desire for the position of dean of the Blazing Fire Courtyard.
"This..."
Seeing Yan Biao's red-faced and angry opposition, Ye Zheng Hao hesitated.
Even Yan Biao was this agitated now. If it were his father, Ye Yao Yang, wouldn't it be even more so?
Thinking this, Ye Zheng Hao could only put the matter aside for now. He looked at Ye Cang Tian and said, "This is a major matter, and I believe Mr. Ye will need to consider it carefully. Zheng Hao awaits your reply, and I hope you will consider my proposal..."
Hearing this, Ye Cang Tian breathed a sigh of relief. If the other party had been insistent, it would have been truly troublesome.
The next moment, Ye Cang Tian nodded, acknowledging his words, and then returned to the Blazing Fire Hall with the other party.
...
The Imperial Palace.
As soon as he returned to his chambers, Ye Cang Tian was about to go to his room to rest when his ear suddenly hurt.
Dong Fang Ming Yue, with one hand on her waist and the other twisting Ye Cang Tian's ear, was furious, like a cornered beast.
"You scoundrel, did you accept favors from the Blazing Fire Courtyard and plan to sell me out?"
"Tell me, why didn't you accept Ye Zheng Hao! If you had accepted him, he would have called me martial aunt, and my troubles would have been solved!"
"But you refused, are you deliberately going against me!"
Her angry voice came, and Ye Cang Tian smiled wryly, quickly saying, "Sister Ming Yue, am I that kind of person? Don't worry, I will do my best to fulfill what I promised you..."
Hearing this, Dong Fang Ming Yue's expression improved slightly, and she let go of his ear with a hmph.
She glared at Ye Cang Tian and said impatiently, "Then, does that mean you rejected Ye Zheng Hao with another motive?"
"I don't have any ulterior motives. I simply feel he's not suitable!" Ye Cang Tian said with a helpless smile.
"Hmph! Who are you kidding!"
Dong Fang Ming Yue rolled her eyes at Ye Cang Tian, her gaze clearly showing disbelief.
After all, Ye Cang Tian was skilled at using all sorts of situations to his advantage. How could he let go of this opportunity?
Besides, Ye Zheng Hao was the future dean of the Blazing Fire Courtyard. Taking such a disciple would also bring him glory!
"I'm really not lying to you."
Ye Cang Tian glanced at Dong Fang Ming Yue and continued, "To become my disciple, one must have made sufficient contributions to China's forces. Ye Zheng Hao is not yet qualified!"
Dong Fang Ming Yue's eyes flickered as she said, "It's alright if he hasn't contributed now, but what about in the future? Have you considered that if he can lead the Blazing Fire Courtyard to protect China, then China will be even more stable..."