Amidst a fierce battle.
Lu Fang, who was observing his subordinates fight, suddenly noticed a figure emerge and immediately became alert.
"Who are you?"
Lu Fang was somewhat cautious, as anyone who dared to appear at this moment was certainly no ordinary person.
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly and said mockingly, "There are still quite a few people in the Dark Association who don't know me! It seems my reputation isn't enough yet!"
"Stop the crap, who the hell are you!"
Lu Fang was instantly enraged by the other party's condescending words, his voice becoming impatient.
"Let them go, and perhaps I'll tell you my identity."
Ye Cangtian's lips curved upwards slightly.
Upon hearing this, Lu Fang couldn't help but frown, but he took a deep look at the other party.
This person before him was so arrogant, he must be a big fish, definitely stronger than these weak factions being slaughtered.
Moreover, coming alone, he was certainly no ordinary person. With this thought, a sinister smile appeared on Lu Fang's face, and he waved his hand.
The next moment, the branch guards immediately disengaged from the fight and surrounded Ye Cangtian.
The remaining few on the other side cast a deep glance at Ye Cangtian before quickly fleeing the scene.
As soon as they left, Lu Fang glanced at Ye Cangtian and said coldly, "Alright, those ants are gone. You can tell me your identity now."
"Lu Fang, you'd better think carefully. If you don't know my identity, you might still live."
"If you know my identity, you will surely die!"
"So, are you sure you want to know?"
Ye Cangtian looked at Lu Fang playfully and said slowly.
Huh?
With those words, Lu Fang's expression turned ugly. This person seemed unfamiliar, so how could he know his identity?
However, upon closer thought, he had some reputation in Youming City following Xuan Sanqi, so it was normal to be recognized.
Thinking this, he couldn't help but let out a light snort.
"What nonsense, quickly state your name!"
There were at least twenty guards around.
Despite their injuries, they were all elites of the branch, with exceptionally strong combat power.
Lu Fang didn't believe that so many people couldn't protect just him!
"Fine, it seems you are prepared to lose your life."
Ye Cangtian shrugged helplessly and said with a faint smile, "Have you ever heard of the name Ye Cangtian?"
"Who do you think I am!"
"Ye Cangtian, that counts as a... You... You are Ye Cangtian? You actually haven't left the ruins..."
Lu Fang had been fully prepared. This was Youming City, and no matter who the other party was, he had nothing to fear, so he immediately started to mock.
However, as soon as the words left his mouth, he realized, and his voice abruptly stopped.
He hadn't met Ye Cangtian, but Ye Cangtian's fearsome reputation had already reached his ears.
This was a person who could even defeat Chenghai. Although it was a joint effort, few could contend with Chenghai with Xuan-level peak strength.
In any case, neither he nor Xuan Sanqi could have accomplished such a feat.
Wait...
With this thought, Lu Fang seemed to have grasped something, and his eyes widened. He said, "Ye Cangtian, is it possible that the current situation was orchestrated by the Hidden Group? What are you trying to do!"
"Heh, so you are an ant with a bit of a brain who likes to think!"
"But as an ant, do you think I'll explain too much to you?"
Ye Cangtian smiled mockingly and drew his skull dagger.
Seeing this, Lu Fang took out a bamboo tube from his embrace and pointed it towards the sky. With a slight sound, a signal flare shot into the air and exploded.
"Ye Cangtian, you are indeed very strong!"
"But you are too arrogant, and you've come to the wrong place!"
"With just you alone, how can you possibly deal with the entire Dark Association branch!"
Looking at the blooming signal, a confident smile appeared on Lu Fang's face.
In no time at all, all the branch guards would arrive here, and he didn't believe they still couldn't take down the other party.
After all, even a fierce tiger can't withstand a pack of wolves!
No matter how strong this Ye Cangtian was, he couldn't run amok here!
"Alas! You are truly a bit naive."
Ye Cangtian looked at Lu Fang helplessly and continued, "Do you think I would dare to show myself if I was afraid of those ants?"
"Heh, Ye Cangtian, it's not too late to surrender now."
"You probably don't know this, but our Youming City branch has a new Earth-level expert."
"If he rushes over later, you'll have nowhere to run!"
Lu Fang said with a sneer, completely unfazed by the other party's mockery.
Although Xuan Sanqi and Po Xiao had some conflicts, outsiders were unaware of it.
Besides, even if they were aware, what difference would it make?
Ye Cangtian was a wanted person on the Dark Association's bounty list. He didn't believe that Po Xiao would let Ye Cangtian go just because of his conflict with Xuan Sanqi.
"Heh, you're talking about Po Xiao, aren't you?"
"He is indeed very strong, and currently, I am not his match."
"But before he arrives, I will deal with you and then leave at ease. There is still plenty of time!"
Ye Cangtian chuckled and his figure flickered instantly.
He couldn't afford to bicker any longer, otherwise, if a large number of branch guards arrived, it would be troublesome to escape.
"Hold on, hold on for me!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian make a move, Lu Fang quickly shouted, while he himself kept retreating.
Knowing Ye Cangtian's terrifying power, he didn't want to become a casualty of Ye Cangtian's blade.
However, his elite guards, though fearless of death,
were like cabbages and sweet potatoes in front of Ye Cangtian, at his mercy, and couldn't stop Ye Cangtian's advance.
In just a few minutes, those elite guards fell into pools of blood without a single cry.
"No, no, no!"
"Ye Cangtian, you can't kill me!"
"I can be your cattle and horse, as long as you spare me..."
Seeing Ye Cangtian approaching with killing intent, the terrified Lu Fang immediately knelt down, completely scared out of his wits.
"Heh."
Looking at Lu Fang's pathetic state, Ye Cangtian just wanted to ask, where was his backbone?
When he faced Po Xiao's identity earlier, he seemed quite spirited. Why was he now so scared that he wet himself?
Muttering in his heart, Ye Cangtian lit a cigarette and said slowly, "How many stewards has Youming City had in total so far?"
Huh?
Lu Fang was instantly stunned by this question. No matter how many stewards there had been, it shouldn't have any significance to Ye Cangtian, as those were all in the past.
Though he thought this way, outwardly, Lu Fang replied, "There has only been one steward, Lord Xuan Sanqi."
In his opinion, it wasn't a secret, so there was no harm in saying it.
"Then tell me about the relationship between Xuan Sanqi and the Tiancan Tower!"
Ye Cangtian inquired.
Mentioning this matter, Lu Fang was once again taken aback. Did they still need to ask about this? It was common knowledge throughout the city!
Thinking this, he quickly said, "The Tiancan Tower has pledged allegiance to the Dark Association, so Lord Xuan Sanqi has been quite accommodating to the Tiancan Tower, showing respect and trust towards the old man Tiancan."
Respect?
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian instantly pinpointed a sensitive word from that sentence.
After all, although Tiancan was an old man and might possess some prestige, he was still a subordinate of the Dark Faction and its affiliated forces. It would be good enough to show him some courtesy.
Using the word "respect" seemed a bit excessive.
It now appeared that what Wei An had said, about Tiancan having bribed the branch leader, was likely referring to Xuan Sanqi, or that they had reached a tacit understanding and cooperation.
"Quick, quick, they should be nearby, hurry and search for me..."
Just then, sounds and footsteps could be heard approaching.