"Uh..."
In a single sentence, Zhan Wufeng and the others were stunned on the spot.
They had truly not expected that the God of Death was the legendary Ye Cangtian.
The next moment, excitement bloomed on their faces. Ye Cangtian's capabilities went without saying; they had already verified them.
Just speaking of Ye Cangtian's performance in the Hidden Group, it would not be so difficult for Imperial Dragon Villa to mend relations with the Hidden Group in the future.
And with Ye Cangtian's help, the current Hidden Group was re-emerging. Once they reconciled with the Hidden Group, they would undoubtedly be able to restore the former glory of China's powers.
"Right, my identity must not be leaked by you. Just keep it in your hearts," Ye Cangtian's voice rang out again.
Hearing this, Zhan Wufeng and the others readily agreed without further inquiry.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian spoke, "Everyone, you bear a heavy responsibility, and I appreciate your hard work. Tomorrow, my senior sister and I will leave the villa. Bao'er will stay for now. You must protect Bao'er well!"
"Yes!"
Zhan Wufeng and the others responded. They knew the importance of Yao Bao'er, who was definitely the hope for Imperial Dragon Villa's rise.
Therefore, they would rather die themselves than fail to protect Yao Bao'er.
With all necessary matters addressed, Ye Cangtian dismissed everyone and then took off the Qiankun Bag, handing it to Yao Bao'er.
Although Zhan Wufeng and the others would protect her with all their might, Ye Cangtian was still not at ease.
After all, he had already slain the Great Elder of the Five Poisons Sect. If the Five Poisons Sect sought revenge, Imperial Dragon Villa would still find it difficult to resist.
Therefore, he intended to leave the Qiankun Bag behind. With Nami's strength, she should be able to protect Yao Bao'er.
Yao Bao'er did not refuse. She merely pouted and said, "Stinky boss, you must remember to pick me up soon..."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian rubbed Yao Bao'er's head and smiled, "Don't worry, I'll come to pick you up once I've settled my affairs."
...
The next morning.
With Zhan Wufeng and the others bidding farewell, Ye Cangtian left Imperial Dragon Villa with Lan Yue.
Ye Cangtian had wanted to wait until Imperial Dragon Villa was stable and had completely gotten on track before leaving.
But there was no other way. The fact that he possessed the Four Great Seals had likely already spread.
After such a long time, various powers should have received the news and perhaps even begun to act. Therefore, he had to return quickly.
Passing by Frost City, Ye Cangtian and Lan Yue stopped.
Previously, Han Wensheng of Frost City, representing various families, had gone to Imperial Dragon Villa to express their dissatisfaction with the Hidden Group.
At that time, due to dealing with Lei Ming, this matter had not been attended to.
Now that they were passing by, he decided to check on it and handle it.
Therefore, Ye Cangtian directly went to the Hidden Group branch in Frost City and met Hu Qing.
Upon seeing Ye Cangtian's arrival, Hu Qing quickly instructed a subordinate to brew a cup of good tea and offer it to him before sitting down beside him.
"Sir, you have come. May I know what instructions you have?"
Ye Cangtian glanced at Hu Qing and did not conceal anything, saying, "In the past couple of days, Han Wensheng of the Han family, representing several families, went to Imperial Dragon Villa to lodge a complaint, accusing the Hidden Group of various actions. Are you aware of this?"
"This..."
Upon hearing this, Hu Qing's expression immediately changed.
He had truly not heard of this matter until now.
The next moment, he quickly said, "Mr. Ye, is Imperial Dragon Villa preparing to send troops to reclaim Frost City? If so, you must help us!"
Hu Qing understood that although the Hidden Group had retaken Frost City, it was only temporary.
Imperial Dragon Villa would certainly not swallow this insult! The reason they hadn't acted might be that they were too busy or lacked the right opportunity.
And now, the joint complaint by the families in Frost City was the perfect opportunity for Imperial Dragon Villa to dispatch troops and rally support.
If Imperial Dragon Villa sent troops, they would be unable to resist with the guards who had been rescued by Ye Cangtian.
Therefore, the only way forward now was to request the God of Death to act again.
Seeing the other party's anxious look, Ye Cangtian remained silent for a moment before saying, "Don't worry, Imperial Dragon Villa has refused these families and will fully repair the relationship between both sides."
"I came here precisely to inquire about the reasons. You must tell me the truth!" Ye Cangtian added.
"Hoo!"
Upon hearing that Imperial Dragon Villa had refused the various families, Hu Qing immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
He then quickly explained, "Lord God of Death, as you know, under the control of Imperial Dragon Villa previously, Frost City was in a state of chaos!
Many families, relying on their connections with Imperial Dragon Villa, oppressed the weak and acted with impunity. Therefore, the Hidden Group began its rectification campaign, which also involved the interests of some families. Hence..."
At this point, Hu Qing immediately raised his hand and said, "Lord God of Death, I can swear that what I have said is the truth. Otherwise, may I be struck by lightning and die a terrible death!"
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian nodded. The matter aligned with the information he had. Moreover, since Hu Qing had taken such a solemn oath, he had no reason not to believe him.
With that thought, he pressed down Hu Qing's hand and said, "I believe you. However, some matters still require attention to methods and approaches. Try to balance all relationships and avoid conflict!"
He paused, and his gaze suddenly turned cold as he continued, "However, if there are truly lawless individuals, they must not be tolerated!"
"Yes, yes, yes."
Hu Qing repeatedly nodded and continued, "Your subordinate will definitely remember your words and try to coordinate as much as possible, striving for everyone's acceptance!"
"Report!"
As Hu Qing's voice had just fallen, a report was heard.
In a flash, a guard entered the room and came before the two of them.
"Report, Lord Hai Quan just sent a message saying that early this morning, Han Wensheng led the Han family and over a dozen families in Frost City to migrate!"
"They are currently being intercepted at the North City Gate by Lord Hai Quan and his men!"
"This..."
Hu Qing's expression immediately changed. These families were the pillars supporting Frost City's economy.
If they all migrated together, Frost City's economy would collapse instantly, potentially triggering riots in Frost City!
After all, for ordinary people, if they couldn't eat enough, they could do anything.
With that thought, he quickly looked at Ye Cangtian and said, "Lord God of Death, this is an urgent matter, and your subordinate cannot stay with you. I must resolve this immediately!"
"I will accompany you," Ye Cangtian said faintly. It was he who had refused Han Wensheng yesterday, and now that this had happened, it was somewhat related to him, and he could not stand idly by.
Thus, Ye Cangtian and Lan Yue, along with Hu Qing, headed for the North Gate of Frost City.
Before long, everyone arrived at the North Gate and saw Hai Quan leading guards, intercepting a long line of carriages and confronting Han Wensheng and others.
Seeing this, Hu Qing quickly stepped forward and approached Han Wensheng.
He cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "Patriarch Han, may I know what reason causes you and other families to insist on leaving Frost City?"
"Hmph! Since the Hidden Group is targeting families like ours, then we shall leave Frost City!"
"Anyway, these families can make a living wherever they go..."
Seeing Hu Qing approach, Han Wensheng immediately changed his target and turned to Hu Qing, snorting coldly.
He had no politeness whatsoever for Hu Qing.
After all, these families of theirs had good strength and strong economic foundations.
Without them, Frost City would definitely be paralyzed. He didn't believe Hu Qing dared to confront them.
Looking at Han Wensheng's expression, Hu Qing quickly said with a fawning smile, "Patriarch Han, we can discuss any matter properly. There's no need to get so angry. Besides, family migration is not a trivial matter..."
"Whether it's a trivial matter or not, you don't need to worry about it!"
Han Wensheng glared fiercely at Hu Qing and continued, "But if you want to discuss it, it's not impossible. As long as you agree to a few conditions, our families will immediately return to Frost City!"
"What conditions?" Hu Qing quickly inquired.
He had already decided that no matter how harsh the conditions were, he would agree to them for the sake of Frost City.
"It's very simple."
Seeing that the other party had inquired, a smug smile already appeared on Han Wensheng's face.
He extended his hand and began to list the conditions one by one.