The entrance to the Tiancan Tower.
Mandala stopped before the familiar gate.
In the past, the guards at the gate would bow and scrape when she returned. Now, however, the guards were ferocious, as if they wanted to tear her to pieces.
"My lord, once I cross this gate, my life is in your hands!"
Mandala said nervously. After all, she had betrayed the Tiancan Tower, and there were certainly many people within the Tiancan Tower who wanted to kill her.
Although Lord Poxiao was powerful, even the strongest person could not fight against many. She still felt uncertain in her heart!
"Don't worry, we're not unprepared."
Ye Cangtian nodded and then, without waiting for her to say more, stepped directly into the Tiancan Tower.
Mandala had no choice but to follow.
However, she quickly felt an urge to turn back. From the gate to the Tiancan Tower, she sensed more than ten killing intents.
It was evident that Tiancan had laid out a net, and it would not be easy to get out.
...
In the main hall.
Tiancan watched the figures of Poxiao and Mandala, his eyes flickering with an unpredictable light.
Their relationship had already broken down, and they had become mortal enemies. Moreover, the other party had only sent two people, which meant they completely disregarded the Tiancan Tower.
Thinking this, he slowly said, "Poxiao, you have a lot of nerve, bringing a traitor here. Aren't you afraid you won't be able to leave?"
As he spoke, Tiancan's gaze fell on Mandala, his eyes darting around.
Now that Mandala had come with Ye Cangtian, he smiled.
It seemed Poxiao still trusted Mandala very much, otherwise, he wouldn't have brought her here.
In that case, if a fight broke out, Mandala might be able to launch a sneak attack, and he would have a better chance of winning.
"It's not some dragon's pool or tiger's den, why wouldn't I dare to come!" Ye Cangtian said dismissively to Tiancan.
Hmph!
Tiancan snorted coldly, thinking that Poxiao was no easy character. He hadn't stated his purpose yet, so it was best to clarify it first.
The next moment, his gaze swept over Ye Cangtian, and he said, "There's no need for further pleasantries. Poxiao, you wanted to see me, what is it about?"
"Feiyan! I want to know if she is still alive!" Ye Cangtian said indifferently.
What!
Tiancan was stunned for a moment, and the excitement in his heart vanished instantly.
Poxiao knew about Feiyan, and there was only one reason: Mandala had confessed everything to him.
This meant that even if she knew Feiyan was in his hands, Mandala had no intention of repenting.
This made him furious, and he wished he could skin Mandala alive!
"Mandala, it seems I have truly underestimated you!"
"In just a few days, you've become so infatuated with Poxiao that you're willing to brave a dragon's pool and tiger's den for him."
"Your seductive charm is truly getting more and more potent!"
Tiancan ignored Ye Cangtian's question and glanced at Mandala, giving her a contemptuous thumbs-up with his old hand.
"You..."
One sentence made Mandala's face instantly turn red.
Although her reputation was indeed not good, her relationship with Poxiao was absolutely pure. However, any explanation from her was useless, and no one would believe her.
"Old man, why are your words so filthy!"
Ye Cangtian's face turned grim. He stepped forward and said, "Enough nonsense, what happened to Feiyan?"
"Poxiao, don't speak to this old man with that condescending tone!"
"I didn't want to fall out with you before, but now, in my eyes, you are nothing but a fart!"
Tiancan was provoked by Ye Cangtian's tone and said fiercely, emitting a powerful aura at the same time.
In his opinion, since he had already fallen out with the Dark Association, he was no longer Poxiao's subordinate and did not have to endure Poxiao's temper.
Hm?
Sensing the aura emanating from Tiancan, Ye Cangtian's expression became serious.
Tiancan was indeed not that simple!
No wonder even Xuan Sanqi, who was in charge of this branch, obeyed him implicitly.
Tiancan's strength was not at the peak of the Profound realm as he had imagined, nor was he at the threshold of the Earth realm. He was truly at the Earth realm.
However, he was only maintaining it at the initial stage.
But even so, in the Ninja Corps of Japan, he was a true Jonin!
"Old fellow, I didn't expect you to be so well-hidden!"
After calming down slightly, Ye Cangtian glanced at the other party and continued to tease, "However, I'm not here to kill you this time, so don't be nervous!"
"What do you mean?"
Tiancan sneered and asked instinctively.
Poxiao's sudden change of tone made him think that Poxiao was afraid.
As an Earth realm expert, Poxiao himself did not have a guaranteed victory. Coupled with the other members of the Tiancan Tower, Poxiao would definitely not have a chance.
"I'm here to make a deal with you."
"However, the prerequisite for the deal is to confirm whether Feiyan is still alive!"
Ye Cangtian said indifferently.
"What deal?" Tiancan asked.
They had already fallen out, and he didn't know what kind of deal they could make!
Could it be that the other party would cover up the matter of the Tiancan Tower?
How was that possible!
The matter had already escalated so much that the news was likely on its way back to headquarters. How could Poxiao dare to cover it up!
"Duan Dao, in exchange for Feiyan!"
While Tiancan was thinking, Ye Cangtian directly offered his price, revealing a confident look.
Hm?
Upon mentioning Duan Dao, Tiancan's eyes flickered.
Duan Dao had fought alongside him through countless years and had made immense contributions to the rise of the Tiancan Tower.
If he could get Duan Dao back, then he could accept the loss of the Tiancan Tower this time.
At least with Duan Dao's assistance, it would not be difficult to expand the Tiancan Tower again! At the very least, he wouldn't be so lonely!
Thinking this, Tiancan looked at Poxiao and frowned, "Poxiao, you've offered a price I can't refuse, but how do I know you won't play any tricks!"
"I can guarantee that I will not play any tricks before the exchange of hostages!"
"But after the exchange of hostages, then it will be up to each of us to rely on our own abilities!"
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian said slowly.
For Feiyan's safety, he could temporarily refrain from taking action against the Tiancan Tower, but not permanently, otherwise, he could not account to the Dark Association!
On the other hand, upon hearing this, Tiancan's eyes began to move.
From the current perspective, exchanging Feiyan for Duan Dao was definitely a profitable deal.
As for after the transaction, he was not too worried about the confrontation between the Tiancan Tower and the branch.
It was very simple.
Although the Tiancan Tower's strength had been damaged, it was still not afraid of the Dark Association's branch.
He believed that Poxiao knew this as well, so he would not act rashly.
In his opinion, to destroy the Tiancan Tower, Poxiao would have to borrow troops from the surrounding cities, which was the only possibility.
And by the time those borrowed troops arrived, they would have enough time to withdraw from Youming City, find a place to shelter, and develop their strength.
Thinking of this, Tiancan slowly nodded, agreeing to Poxiao's terms, and then ordered the guards to bring Feiyan here.
Whoosh, clatter...
Not long after, the sound of iron chains echoed in the main hall.
A woman, with her hair disheveled and wearing prison clothes, slowly walked into the hall.
"Feiyan!"
Seeing the woman approach, Mandala suddenly became excited. As she called out, she was about to rush forward, but Ye Cangtian stopped her.
Feiyan had no aura on her; her spiritual energy must have been sealed.
With just him and Mandala, it was unrealistic to take her away.
So, as long as Feiyan was alive and well, that was enough. As for anything else, he should not show it, lest Tiancan seize upon their weakness.
"Big Sister! It's really you..."
On the other side, Feiyan also noticed Mandala and was equally excited. She wanted to rush over, but the guards tightly held the iron chain, stopping her.
"Poxiao, you've seen her, she's still alive."
Tiancan's voice came. Ye Cangtian nodded and looked at Feiyan again.
Although Feiyan had no aura on her, her complexion was still decent, and there were no wounds on her body. She should not be in any serious trouble.
"That's enough."
"But I want to warn you, if Feiyan suffers any more harm before the exchange, then on Duan Dao's side, there will absolutely be a double repayment!"
Ye Cangtian said.
He had seen too many hostage exchange situations where people were missing limbs. He did not want Feiyan to suffer such pain.
Hearing this, Tiancan nodded and said, "Alright, I'll say the same to you!"
The two reached an agreement. After mutually arranging the time and place, Ye Cangtian left the Tiancan Tower with Mandala.
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