Shuang Chi, a member of the Hidden Group.
During an exploration mission, he saved Hu Bocang's life, and the two became acquainted.
A few days ago.
Shuang Chi found Hu Bocang and asked him for help in eliminating Ye Cangtian.
At that time, Hu Bocang was looking for masters everywhere, preparing to put on a show for Old Master Hu and investigate the secret realm.
Upon learning of this, Shuang Chi immediately proposed a plan: using the monsters in the secret realm to deal with Ye Cangtian and Jian Wusheng, and if they survived, deliver a final blow.
The two hit it off, leading to subsequent events.
"Shuang Chi?"
Ye Cangtian was puzzled. He didn't even know such a person existed in the Hidden Group, and they had no prior dealings.
This meant Shuang Chi must have been instigated by someone.
The Bai family? Or the Yuwen family?
Ye Cangtian considered two possibilities but couldn't be sure. After all, they both wanted him dead and had some influence within the Hidden Group.
It seemed he needed to ask Jian Wusheng about this upon his return; perhaps he would know whose subordinate Shuang Chi was!
As he pondered, Ye Cangtian's gaze swept over Hu Bocang, and he spoke, "Although you weren't the mastermind, you were indeed involved. I'll give you a chance to take your own life!"
Ye Cangtian showed no mercy. The man's acting was too good, making it hard for him to discern the truth.
If he let the man go today, the latter might turn around and bite him.
Moreover, the events of the day had already tarnished his reputation, and he couldn't tolerate such an insult.
"Why! I've told you everything, can't you just let me go?"
"I was just momentarily confused!"
Hu Bocang became agitated. He had finally managed to cause his brother Hu Baisong's death, and the Hu family was on the verge of falling into his hands. He didn't want to die like this.
"People must pay the price for their actions!"
Ye Cangtian snorted lightly, his expression turning grim, and said, "It seems you don't want to do it yourself! No matter, I can help you..."
"Wait."
Seeing Ye Cangtian had already taken out the skull dagger, Hu Bocang hurriedly reached out to stop him, "Mr. Ye, I, I can help you identify Shuang Chi and confront him directly. Please spare my life!"
"Mm-hmm, that's a good idea."
"But are you sure you won't play any tricks?"
Ye Cangtian nodded, his interest piqued. After all, Shuang Chi was also a member of the Hidden Group, and it would be best to have a witness to eliminate him.
"I'm sure. I promise to cooperate fully with Mr. Ye."
Hearing this, Hu Bocang nodded repeatedly like a pecking chick, but a sly glint flashed in his eyes...
...
"Why did you bring him back?"
Jian Wusheng was taken aback when he saw Ye Cangtian bring Hu Bocang back.
He was well aware of Ye Cangtian's plans for the night.
Not only did he not kill the man, but he brought him back, which might not be a good thing.
If Hu Bocang escaped, the matter would be exposed, undoubtedly damaging the Hidden Group's reputation.
"Senior, he promised me he would identify the person behind this."
Ye Cangtian explained, then got straight to the point, asking, "Senior, have you ever heard of Shuang Chi?"
"Shuang Chi?"
"He's a member of the Hidden Group! He was also at the island ruins last time, but he stayed in the shadows."
"What? How do you know him?"
Jian Wusheng responded instinctively, but as soon as he finished speaking, his eyes widened, and a sense of foreboding arose.
He knew Ye Cangtian never spoke without reason.
And Ye Cangtian had only entered the Hidden Group recently and had no prior interaction with Shuang Chi. So, the answer likely lay with Hu Bocang.
Could it be that the mastermind Ye Cangtian spoke of was Shuang Chi?
"The person behind it is Shuang Chi!"
Indeed, Ye Cangtian's next words confirmed his suspicions, causing him to frown.
Shuang Chi had always been relatively upright and got along well with other members of the Hidden Group.
It was only after the island ruins expedition that Shuang Chi began to associate closely with Yuwen Chengji.
Therefore, it was likely that Yuwen Chengji was the mastermind, as Shuang Chi had no reason to kill Ye Cangtian.
"Alas... it seems he has made his move."
Thinking this, Jian Wusheng sighed.
He had placed great hope in Yuwen Chengji. He had reached the peak of the Profound level at a young age and had a good chance of breaking through to the Earth level.
But now, the conflict between Yuwen Chengji and Ye Cangtian was escalating, and even he found it difficult to control.
In this case, a life-and-death battle was inevitable between the two parties, and regardless of who won or lost, it would be the Hidden Group that suffered the losses.
"Senior, the 'he' you are referring to is Yuwen Chengji?"
Ye Cangtian inquired. Although the Bai family was also among his suspects, based on his previous encounter with Bai Jing, he felt that the Bai family had some restraint towards him.
Therefore, Ye Cangtian still considered Yuwen Chengji the most suspicious.
On the other hand, Jian Wusheng glanced at Ye Cangtian helplessly and said, "I'm just suspecting, I have no evidence. Perhaps someone is using Yuwen Chengji as a pawn to deliberately provoke you!"
"Heh, I understand."
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly, then bowed slightly to Jian Wusheng and returned to his room.
The truth would eventually come out. For now, bringing Hu Bocang back to headquarters to identify Shuang Chi.
Even if Shuang Chi ultimately didn't point to Yuwen Chengji, it would be equivalent to cutting off one of Yuwen Chengji's arms.
As for the remaining grievances, there would be plenty of time in the future to settle them slowly.
...
Back in the room.
Ye Cangtian washed up briefly and lay down on the bed. Taking advantage of the quiet, he softly called out.
"Miss Ye Zi, are you asleep?"
"Would you come out and have a heart-to-heart talk with me?"
"Little Ye Ye... Little Jin Jin..."
Despite his calls, Jin Yezi paid him no attention, which made Ye Cangtian blush.
After all, he felt embarrassed even hearing such mushy words himself!
He still had many unanswered questions about the Dragon Soul Blade and wanted to inquire.
More importantly, he wanted Jin Yezi to recognize him as her master soon so that he would have a trump card for survival.
It was better than the current situation where it was unreliable, causing him to suffer greatly.
"Big sister, my lady, I know you can hear me, just give me a response!"
"Don't you think I deserve at least some credit for bringing you out of the ruins with so much effort?"
"Besides, I haven't treated you badly in the past, serving you cautiously. If you told me to shut up, I wouldn't even dare to breathe heavily. What more do you want..."
With no response for a long time, Ye Cangtian resorted to his nagging, which was how he had managed to provoke Jin Yezi last time.
This time, in his desperation, he could only resort to the same tactic!
"Scoundrel!"
"If you dare to chatter any further, I'll disappear immediately!"
Finally, as Ye Cangtian's throat grew dry, Jin Yezi could no longer stand it and erupted.
"No, no, no, I know I'm disturbing your rest."
"But you should also know that this is the only time we can communicate privately; otherwise, there are always people around!"
A smile appeared on Ye Cangtian's face, and he quickly said.
"Alright, stop the nonsense. What do you want?"
"I warn you, don't even think about making me recognize you as my master!"
"You are a weakling now, not worthy of being my master!"
The disdainful voice came, and Ye Cangtian instantly flushed. It was the first time he had been called a weakling, and by a woman, no less.
More importantly, he couldn't refute it, as she could even block such fierce attacks.
"Um, I wanted to ask, what kind of strength do I need to reach for you to acknowledge me as your master?" Ye Cangtian asked hesitantly.
"According to your era's terms, at least the Heaven level."
"Although your strength is still weak, it would barely enter my eyes..."
Jin Yezi's tone was casual.
As if the Heaven level was easy to achieve, something one could do with ease.