"You two aren't waiting for that kid?"
As the two settled into the car, Zhang Liang looked back and asked with a smile.
"We're not waiting. Let's go!"
Ye Cangtian didn't want to waste any more time here. Although he would be idle at his company, at least he wouldn't have to worry about Tang Xinwan's safety.
He had now thoroughly offended the Dark Association. With two Xuan-rank executives and eleven Huang-rank members falling into his hands this time, even the Dark Association would likely be spitting blood.
He was genuinely worried that those people, in retaliation, might vent their anger on Tang Xinwan.
Of course, the Dark Association might not be that despicable, but some individuals might be. For instance, the Tao father and son? Or perhaps that wealthy man named Chen Guangyi.
With Tang Xinwan successfully becoming the president of the Chamber of Commerce, would that person truly remain idle?
He might be wary of Ye Cangtian, but who could say for sure about certain matters?
Zhang Liang started the car and drove towards the city center, asking with a smile, "How about our Deputy Group Leader Xiao? Did he scold you just now?"
"Brother Zhang, you're doing this on purpose, aren't you? You consider him to have a good temper?"
Ye Cangtian glanced at him. He had thought this guy was honest, but it turned out he could be quite mischievous.
Zhang Liang gave a wry smile and then explained, "Although our Deputy Group Leader Xiao has a bit of a bad temper, he's very good to his own people. For his people, he would even dare to go head-to-head with people from the Eight Great Families!"
The Eight Great Families might not have absolute control in Kyoto, but they were undeniably powerful. However, the members of the Dragon Group didn't fear the disciples of the Eight Great Families at all.
This was because Deputy Group Leader Xiao had once said that as long as they were in the right, he could smooth things over even if they offended someone from the Eight Great Families.
"Then this person is truly formidable!" Ye Cangtian couldn't help but exclaim.
However, his visit to Mingyue Mountain Villa to meet the person this time had yielded some gains.
If nothing else, it seemed Xiao Feng knew something about the disappearance of Tang Xinwan's parents. It was just that this matter was likely very complicated.
Suddenly remembering something, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but look at Shangguan Yun, "Who was Deputy Group Leader Xiao talking to just now? Is your Shangguan family on very good terms with him?"
"It's nothing, really. This matter is rather complicated and hard to explain in a moment, so let's not talk about it?" Shangguan Yun's eyes darted away.
Seeing his expression, Ye Cangtian's interest was immediately piqued.
Just as he was about to press the matter, he heard Zhang Liang suddenly say with a smile, "Brother Ye, I've heard a bit about this. Do you want to hear it?"
Shangguan Yun was a bit annoyed and muttered, "It's old history, why bring it up!"
Ye Cangtian smiled and said, "I love listening to old stories. Brother Zhang, please continue."
Zhang Liang glanced at Shangguan Yun, chuckled softly, but then began to speak, "Actually, Deputy Group Leader Xiao had no prior connection with the Shangguan family. However, a grand and sensational love story that shocked Kyoto happened later!"
A love story?
Ye Cangtian smiled. A love story about Xiao Feng? It had to be said, this kind of gossip seemed quite engaging.
"Deputy Group Leader Xiao was once the most dazzling elite in the army. He was a soldier trained by Old Master Xu. After Old Master Xu retired, various military units vied to have him."
"However, the Deputy Group Leader Xiao at the time rejected all invitations from the military regions. Just as almost every military region was paying attention to him, do you know what he did?"
Zhang Liang asked back with a smile at this point.
Ye Cangtian shook his head, and Shangguan Yun, standing beside him, covered his face and sighed, "He crashed a wedding!"
"Crashed a wedding?" Ye Cangtian was stunned.
There was no need for Zhang Liang to say more; Shangguan Yun himself recounted what had happened back then.
Originally, the Shangguan family was to have a marriage alliance with another family among the Eight Great Families of Kyoto. There was an unmarried young lady in the Shangguan family named Shangguan Ruoxue.
But on the day of the wedding, Xiao Feng actually went to crash the wedding!
Even more speechless was that the bride, Shangguan Ruoxue, actually eloped with him.
Given that they were one of the Eight Great Families, such a scandal naturally caused a sensation throughout the entire capital.
The Shangguan family was also disgraced. The head of the Shangguan family at the time immediately informed Shangguan Ruoxue to return at once, or never return.
However, to their surprise, the eloping couple did not return. By coincidence, they entered the Hidden Group.
"I never thought Deputy Group Leader Xiao was so bold back then!"
After hearing this story, Ye Cangtian exclaimed, "What happened next?"
There must have been a follow-up to this incident, otherwise, Xiao Feng wouldn't have asked Shangguan Yun about the other person's current situation just now.
Shangguan Yun sighed, "Alas, it seems a few years passed. I don't know what happened between them."
"Xiao Feng left the Hidden Group and joined the Dragon Group, becoming the Deputy Group Leader of the Dragon Group. As for my younger... our family's, she also left the Hidden Group. She's been drifting outside these past few years and hasn't returned to the Shangguan family."
What happened in between?
Ye Cangtian pondered. Although there were many confusing parts, it didn't matter now.
He never imagined Xiao Feng had also been in the Hidden Group!
The three of them didn't chat about Xiao Feng and the Shangguan family anymore after that, just conversing casually.
Especially the two captured Xuan-rank experts from the Dark Association. According to Zhang Liang's analysis, Xiao Feng would likely bring them back to the Dragon Group. These two big catches were still useful and might reveal more secrets about the Dark Association.
Ye Cangtian didn't care much. He was indifferent to the life and death of those two fellows; it made no difference to him whether they were killed or kept alive!
"Brother Ye, regarding the shaman, I suggest you send him back!"
Shangguan Yun suddenly said. He pondered, "His identity is special. If anything unexpected happens to him in Yangzhou, it will be very troublesome!"
Not just a little troublesome!
After all, the person was a future heir to the Saudi royal family. If any accident befell him, it might cause China to gain a formidable enemy.
Ye Cangtian took a deep breath and nodded, "Yes, I'll contact them later!"
...
Yangzhou Airport!
A plane landed, and before long, a group of Japanese people walked out of the airport exit.
The reason they were so conspicuous was that their attire and demeanor were very distinctive, making their identity obvious at a glance.
"Yangzhou, Ye Cangtian! Just you wait, I'll defeat you!"
Kawata Ichiro walked out of the exit and shouted arrogantly, startling the pedestrians around him.
Those pedestrians looked at him with the eyes of an idiot, thinking: Where did this idiot come from? Is something wrong with him?
Kawata Ichiro sneered, not bothering to associate with these ants, and turned to look at someone, saying impatiently, "That Ye Cangtian, where is he now?"
"Mr. Kawata Ichiro, you've just disembarked. Do you need to rest? I've already arranged hotels for everyone!" a middle-aged man inquired.
Kawata Ichiro waved his hand dismissively, "Rest for what? I am a samurai, I don't need rest. Hurry and take me to see Ye Cangtian."
"Alright then, I'll arrange a car to take you there!" The middle-aged man nodded helplessly.