Meanwhile, Ye Cangtian was showing Shangguan Yun his new house.
Although the villa was uninhabited, it was cleaned regularly, and the flowers and plants in the front and back yards were also tended to.
This meant Ye Cangtian could move in anytime.
"Hiss, Brother Ye, is this really your new home? Villas in this area are impossible to buy even with money," Shangguan Yun gasped.
"I heard that a villa in this neighborhood was auctioned off last year, and many wealthy individuals vied for it, with the final transaction price reaching over a billion."
"It's that valuable?" Ye Cangtian was taken aback.
"It's not the house that's valuable, sigh, you wouldn't understand even if I told you!"
Shangguan Yun rolled his eyes.
As a native of the capital and a scion of the Shangguan family, he understood things better.
This neighborhood was arguably the hardest place to buy in the entire capital.
It wasn't because the neighborhood was luxurious, nor because it had the best location, but because the security was the strongest, and the residents were all extraordinary individuals.
"It seems old man Xu was really generous this time!" Ye Cangtian beamed.
"That's why Old Master Xu treats you better than his own grandson!"
Shangguan Yun nodded. His own grandson was frequently confined, while this guy always caused trouble yet received a mansion.
Perhaps, he might even be gifted his granddaughter later!
However, Shangguan Yun now understood the thoughts of the elders in his family. The better Old Master Xu treated Ye Cangtian, the more it proved that the "troublemaker" nickname was likely true.
As the two were exploring the villa, Secretary Liu returned.
"The house has been transferred to your name. Here are the property deed and land certificate. Keep them safe!"
Secretary Liu handed over the property deed and land certificate, sealed in a plastic bag.
Ye Cangtian happily accepted them and opened them to find his name and Tang Xinwan's name on the property deed. The Old Master was indeed very thoughtful.
Secretary Liu said helplessly, "Just a reminder, there are some individuals with high status in the neighborhood. The Chief wants you not to offend them all."
"Also, I just received news that someone has infiltrated China and entered the capital. They should be targeting you!"
"Targeting me?"
"Yes, their identity has been found. They are from the Kawada family!"
Secretary Liu nodded and then continued, "The heir of the Kawada family died in China previously. Although it wasn't you who did it, the Kawada family has already identified you as the killer. The Chief speculates that the Kawada family might be used as a pawn."
Ye Cangtian furrowed his brow. This matter was indeed peculiar.
Kawada Ichiro had come to Yangzhou to challenge him by name. Although he had been severely injured by Ye Cangtian, he absolutely wouldn't have been in mortal danger.
Thinking back, it was indeed strange!
"Used as a pawn? The mastermind behind this is quite skilled. Can you find out who it is?"
Secretary Liu replied, "There's no need to investigate. The Kawada family has business dealings in China, and their partner is the Yuwen family!"
"It's that obvious? Aren't they afraid of being found out?"
Ye Cangtian was speechless. This wasn't a conspiracy anymore; it was practically an open scheme.
Secretary Liu nodded. "Although it's clearly the Yuwen family, there's no direct evidence. Even the Chief can't do anything to them. Their objective is actually very simple."
He looked at Ye Cangtian and continued, "They want you to guess that they were the ones who instigated it. Perhaps they are waiting for you to retaliate."
Ye Cangtian's eyebrows shot up.
Secretary Liu sighed. "Last time the Chief intervened, he had valid reasons and excuses to help you. But if you deal with the Yuwen family again this time, and the Yuwen family retaliates against you, even the Chief will find it difficult to intervene."
Indeed, the quietest dogs are the ones that bite.
No wonder that old geezer Yuwen Qi was so patient last time. He could endure his son's death, only to plan something insidious!
However, Ye Cangtian was unconcerned. He smiled casually, "Please assure the Old Master, I won't act rashly. It's just using someone else's knife to kill. Whether it can threaten me remains to be seen."
"As long as you understand yourself!"
Secretary Liu nodded. "The Chief said that if there's nothing else, you should go to the Saudi ruins as soon as possible. Once you return and become a member of the Hidden Team, the Yuwen family's schemes will no longer dare to continue!"
"I haven't decided yet! We'll see!" Ye Cangtian rolled his eyes.
"Well, decide soon. If you plan to go, you'll depart in a week!"
After Secretary Liu finished speaking, he turned and left.
At this point, Shangguan Yun sidled up to him.
"Brother Ye, what ruins?"
"Well, the Saudi royal family discovered a ruin. Old Master Xu suggested I lead a team to check it out, and I can join the Hidden Team upon my return!"
Ye Cangtian didn't hide anything, as the news would spread soon anyway.
Shangguan Yun's eyes lit up at the mention of it, and he said excitedly, "Let's go! This is a great opportunity, we must go!"
"We?"
Ye Cangtian glanced at him. What did this have to do with him?
Shangguan Yun looked awkward, then chuckled, "We are brothers, and you are my elder brother. Shouldn't brothers get a share of such good things?"
"From what you're saying, there are benefits in the ruins?"
"Of course, there are benefits. Entering the ruins, if you're lucky, your strength can improve by several grades. There might even be opportunities and treasures. Even if you just get some crystals, it would be a huge profit!"
Shangguan Yun became more excited as he spoke. He was from the Shangguan family and had an aunt who was a mole in the Dark Association, so he naturally knew more about the benefits of ruins.
Ye Cangtian was somewhat tempted, but he waved his hand.
"We'll talk about this later! By the way, you have a wide network of contacts. Help me find two reliable nannies."
He didn't frequent the capital often, and with such a large house, he needed someone to maintain it regularly.
Shangguan Yun didn't refuse.
After wandering around the villa for a while, the two prepared to leave.
As they stepped out of the villa's courtyard gate, a business sedan happened to pass by. It seemed to have noticed something and stopped.
The car door opened, and a middle-aged man with a square face looked at Ye Cangtian and Shangguan Yun with surprise, then at the villa, and smiled.
"This should be Ye Cangtian, right?"
The middle-aged man got out of the car, accompanied by a man with a powerful aura, likely a bodyguard.
"You know me?" Ye Cangtian was taken aback.
"Heh, there aren't many people in the capital who haven't heard your name these days!"
The middle-aged man smiled, pointed at the villa in front of them, and said, "This villa behind you was given by me to Old Man Xu. Now that someone has suddenly moved in, I guessed it must be you!"
He knew it was me just by guessing?
Ye Cangtian touched his nose. Who was this middle-aged man? And this villa was his gift to the Old Master?
The middle-aged man extended his hand, "Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Wu Jin!"
Ye Cangtian shook his hand, feeling rather puzzled. Suddenly, he thought of something and asked, "Your Excellency, are you from the Wu family?"
The middle-aged man smiled charmingly, then chuckled, "You could say that! I have some other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving. We'll likely meet again in the future!"
With that, the middle-aged man glanced at Shangguan Yun, said nothing, and got back into the car, departing.
Soon, the business sedan slowly drove away.
Ye Cangtian looked puzzled, "Who exactly is this person? His identity seems quite significant!"
Shangguan Yun, who had been watching the car drive away, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Cough cough... Actually, his identity is indeed not simple!"