The next day.
Ye Cangtian stretched lazily and walked out of his room. Seeing that the living room's dining table was already filled with breakfast, he sat down.
Before he could eat, the sound of footsteps came from a distance.
The next moment, a figure walked into the room. The person was none other than Zhan Wufeng.
“Commander Zhan Wufeng, you’ve come so early in the morning. Is there something important?”
Ye Cangtian saw several guards following Zhan Wufeng and frowned, asking in a grim tone.
“The Zhuangzhu requests your presence, please come with me, Lord Death!”
Zhan Wufeng looked at Ye Cangtian with a cold gaze and replied.
Huh?
From Zhan Wufeng’s attitude, Ye Cangtian had already sensed that something had likely happened.
As for anything more, he had no way of knowing.
After a moment of silence, Ye Cangtian stood up and said, “Alright, I’ll go with you.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Lan Yue and Yao Bao’er, who had heard the commotion, came to Ye Cangtian’s side.
To the two girls, it was obvious that Lei Ming was preparing to make a move against Ye Cangtian. Naturally, they would not stand idly by and followed Ye Cangtian to the main hall.
…
In the main hall, Lei Ming sat high in the main seat, with all the key personnel of Yulong Villa present.
However, these people all wore confused expressions. Nothing major had happened, so why were they all summoned?
But seeing Lei Ming’s grim expression, this thought vanished. It was not that nothing major had happened, but rather that something major had happened that they were not aware of.
Thinking this, they fell silent, waiting to see what would unfold.
Tap, tap, tap…
After a short while, Zhan Wufeng’s figure walked up.
He respectfully bowed to Lei Ming and then said, “Zhuangzhu, Lord Death and the others have been brought here. Accompanying Lord Death are Lan Yue and Yao Bao’er!”
“Bring them in!”
Lei Ming responded coldly.
As the voice fell, everyone in the hall was in an uproar. Could it be that the so-called major event was related to Lord Death?
Or was Lei Ming eliminating his rivals in this manner?
After all, most people were aware of Lei Ming’s methods, and the news of Lord Death’s falling out with Lei Ming had already spread throughout the villa.
Therefore, even if Lei Ming made a move against Lord Death now, they would not be too shocked!
Tap, tap, tap…
A steady sound of footsteps approached. Under Lei Ming’s guidance, Ye Cangtian and the other two entered the main hall.
He scanned the people around him. It was different from when he first arrived.
When he first arrived, everyone was quite curious about him. Some had even heard of his deeds and had a degree of admiration for him.
But now, many of the people around cast glances of concern and pity.
Of course, these were not Lei Ming’s confidantes.
Lei Ming’s confidantes, at this moment, all had smiles on their faces, as if they were waiting to watch a good show.
After a moment, Ye Cangtian looked at Lei Ming and asked directly, “Lei Ming, why did you summon me so early?”
“I’m sorry, Junior Brother Death, I didn’t want to disturb you so early!”
“But something major happened last night, and I had to call you here!”
Lei Ming glanced at Ye Cangtian and said indifferently.
As the words fell, everyone’s eyes focused on Lei Ming. They also wanted to know what had happened.
Ye Cangtian looked up and said, “Stop beating around the bush. Just say what you want to say!”
“Alright!”
Lei Ming sighed and continued, “Last night, the villa’s Captain Feng Jun was killed!”
As he spoke, Lei Ming gave a look to Shen Kuo beside him.
Without a word, Shen Kuo stepped into the center of the hall and took out Feng Jun’s corpse from his Qiankun bag.
“This…”
Upon hearing Lei Ming’s words and seeing Feng Jun’s body, everyone couldn’t help but look at Ye Cangtian.
Some were filled with hatred, wishing they could tear Ye Cangtian apart.
Others were filled with suspicion.
But no matter who it was, they generally had a suspect in mind, and that was Lord Death.
Everyone knew that Lord Death and Lei Ming had fallen out.
The reason must have been the position of Zhuangzhu, and for Lord Death to seize the position of Zhuangzhu, the first thing he had to do was eliminate Lei Ming’s lackeys.
Therefore, it was reasonable for Lord Death to be the murderer. As for others, they had no motive to act.
In their view, it couldn’t be a comrade of Lei Ming’s faction, nor could it be Lei Ming himself.
After all, Feng Jun had followed Lei Ming for many years. If Lei Ming were truly capable of doing such a thing, who would remain loyal to him!
Seeing Feng Jun’s corpse, Ye Cangtian’s brow furrowed.
His first thought was that a thief or assassin had appeared in the villa and killed Feng Jun.
But after thinking about it, he still felt it was unlikely.
Feng Jun’s strength was at the quasi-Heavenly level. Although not strong, he was not so easy to kill.
During this process, there must have been some commotion. How could no one have noticed?
This could only indicate two problems.
First, the person who acted was extremely powerful.
To kill Feng Jun without making a sound, their strength should be no less than Heavenly level!
But how could Feng Jun dare to offend such a strong person? Moreover, there had been no news from various channels recently about the appearance of any Heavenly level experts in Yulong Villa or Hanshuang City.
Thus, it should be the second explanation: it was a crime committed by someone familiar.
While Feng Jun was unaware, someone suddenly made a move and took Feng Jun’s life.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian’s gaze fixed on Lei Ming, who was in the main seat, and said, “Lei Ming, what do you mean? Do you think I killed Feng Jun!”
“I am merely suspicious!”
Lei Ming looked at Ye Cangtian indifferently and said, “Everyone knows that you and I have fallen out over the dispute for the Zhuangzhu position, and Feng Jun happens to be my subordinate.”
“Therefore, your suspicion is the greatest, and you also have Yao Bao’er with you, who is skilled in using poison!”
“Yes, yes!”
“Look at Feng Jun’s face, it’s purplish-green, and his lips are a bit dark. This is clearly a sign of poisoning…”
As Lei Ming’s voice fell, someone immediately spoke up, pointing out that Feng Jun’s appearance was indeed a sign of poisoning, and the scene instantly erupted in an uproar.
Everyone knew clearly that there was no one in Yulong Villa skilled in using poison.
And the only poison master was Yao Bao’er, who had recently returned with Lord Death!
Thus, combined with the conflict between Lord Death and Lei Ming, if Lord Death was not the murderer, then who could he be?
“That sounds about right!”
Ye Cangtian sneered as he glanced at Feng Jun’s corpse.
He now understood everything!
He had suspected earlier that this matter was the work of someone close to Feng Jun. Now he was even more certain, even directly believing that Lei Ming was the real culprit.
A man without poison is not a true man!
Lei Ming had sacrificed only Feng Jun, yet he had drawn everyone’s attention to himself.
And he himself had only returned in the past few days, lacking any prestige in Yulong Villa. If such a thing happened, no one would support him.
It could be said that with this, Lei Ming would have a firm grip on the Zhuangzhu position.
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian glanced at Yao Bao’er and said, “Bao’er, examine the body! I heard that sometimes dead bodies can speak. It’s up to you!”
“Dead bodies can speak? What a joke!”
Lei Ming sneered mockingly at Ye Cangtian, but he did not order anyone to stop Yao Bao’er.
After all, with such a matter occurring, even if Ye Cangtian did not examine the body, others would likely demand an examination, so it was better to let Yao Bao’er do it.
He also did not believe that Yao Bao’er would dare to falsify the evidence in front of everyone!
“Lei Ming, you are truly ignorant!”
Ye Cangtian looked at him with disdain, then changed the subject and said, “Let’s not stand idle. If you can’t prove I’m the murderer, then what happens?”
“How is that possible!”
“Are you still not giving up even now, expecting a miracle to happen?”
“Junior Brother Death, I advise you to confess honestly. Perhaps then I can sentence you to a lighter punishment!”
Lei Ming’s smile grew wider. The current situation clearly presented irrefutable evidence, leaving no room for explanation.
And once Lord Death was convicted, he would no longer have the qualification to contend with him for the Zhuangzhu position!
Thinking this, he felt exceptionally pleased.
Heh heh.
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and said, “Lei Ming, you’re probably thinking too much. I, Death, have always taken responsibility for my own actions. I will not deny what I have done, but no one can frame me for what I haven’t done!”
Saying this, Ye Cangtian paused and continued, “Lei Ming, I will ask you only one question: if you cannot prove I am the murderer, do you dare to abdicate and yield the position?”