Ye Cangtian was somewhat amazed, not expecting that some major historical events were actually related to ruins!
As for the Hall of Light, he had heard of this organization. It was said that the shadows of many top powers in the underground world were behind the Hall of Light.
He just found it a little strange and asked the old man, "So, there were only these three ruins before, but why have ruins appeared one after another now?"
The ruins on a small island in South Africa, and the Saudi royal family discovered ruins while mining for oil.
Ye Cangtian had also heard from the Dark Association that there seemed to be more than one ruin!
Old Master Xu nodded, "Indeed, there were only three ruins in the past hundred years, until a few years ago, ruins began to appear consecutively! Now, there are no less than ten ruins discovered within China alone!"
So many?
Ye Cangtian secretly clicked his tongue!
"Many things are actually untraceable for us, but what is certain is..."
The old man paused, his expression gradually becoming serious, "Perhaps in the near future, something big will happen!"
Something big? How big?
Ye Cangtian's expression changed slightly. Were the events of decades ago considered big? Perhaps the "big event in the future" that the old man mentioned was more than...
Seeing his grim expression, Old Master Xu suddenly took a deep breath again.
"Don't be nervous! Perhaps it will be a great disaster, or it could be a good thing, the beginning of a new era!"
Is that really the case?
Ye Cangtian didn't know if the old man was comforting him or himself.
But perhaps! Who can say for sure about the future?
He pondered for a while, then said, "What exactly are these ruins?"
For Ye Cangtian, everything about the ruins was too bizarre!
Stone figures that could move freely, tree demons that attacked people.
Furthermore, what was in the ruins that attracted the Dark Association, and even some top powers, to venture in?
Old Master Xu sighed and said, "I don't know the origin of the ruins, perhaps they are from ancient times!"
Ancient times?
Ye Cangtian raised an eyebrow, the old man said "ancient times," not just "former times"!
"Alright, I don't know the situation either, you'll have to go into the hidden group yourself later to slowly understand these things!"
The old man waved his hand, no longer talking about the ruins.
Ye Cangtian pouted, was the old man genuinely ignorant, or did he not intend to continue speaking?
If he didn't say it, then so be it!
He looked around, some what strangely, "Why didn't I see Secretary Liu today?"
"Well, because Xiao Feng resigned, he went to the base to take over Xiao Feng's work!"
"Deputy Squad Leader Xiao resigned?" Ye Cangtian was slightly taken aback.
Then he heard Old Master Xu sigh, "I don't know what kind of stimulus he received in Yangzhou, but after returning, he submitted his resignation, wanting to return to the hidden group!"
Return to the hidden group?
Ye Cangtian pondered. He knew that the other party was once a member of the hidden group.
But he had always been curious, why did Xiao Feng leave the hidden group back then? And why was he going back now?
As for what stimulus he received in Yangzhou, Ye Cangtian was not very clear. Could it be because of that person from the Shangguan family?
As they were talking, Secretary Liu returned.
Seeing Ye Cangtian there, he smiled as a greeting, then came to Old Master Xu.
"Sir!"
"He left?"
"Yes, Deputy Squad Leader Xiao has left!"
Secretary Liu nodded, then added, "However, before Deputy Squad Leader Xiao left, he asked me to pass on a message to Ye Cangtian!"
"Me?" Ye Cangtian looked strange.
"Deputy Squad Leader Xiao said that if you really want to know clues about the disappearance of Tang Qingshan and his wife, then enter the hidden group as soon as possible. However, he advised you to think carefully before going, because once you enter the hidden group, your situation might be very dangerous!"
Secretary Liu relayed Xiao Feng's words.
Ye Cangtian was somewhat surprised. Why would Xiao Feng have Secretary Liu pass on this message to him before leaving?
Old Master Xu also spoke at this moment, "What he said is correct. The hidden group is located in the first major ruin, which is already fraught with danger. Moreover, the disappearance of the Tang Qingshan couple is not simple. Once you enter, the danger you face will not just be from the ruins themselves."
In other words, besides the inherent dangers of the ruins, he would also face dangers from "his own people"!
Ye Cangtian had long guessed that the disappearance of his in-laws was not simple; someone must have been pushing it from behind.
Otherwise, why would Old Master Tang, who wanted to find clues about his son, "accidentally" get poisoned during the process?
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian smiled relaxedly, "Joining the hidden group has always been my intention. As for danger... haven't I done enough dangerous things over the years?"
Secretary Liu chuckled; he knew the other party would say this.
Old Master Xu was not surprised and nodded, "Alright, I will apply for your entry into the hidden group, but before that, I have a mission that requires you to lead the team!"
"What mission?"
"To the Saudi royal family ruins!"
Mentioning the Saudi royal family, Ye Cangtian's head was already aching. He said helplessly, "Can you send someone else?"
Old Master Xu said with a half-smile, "There is no one more suitable than you in the whole of China, after all, you are King Noah!"
"..." Ye Cangtian was speechless.
Old Master Xu took a deep breath, "The appearance of ruins within the Saudi royal family's territory is not a good thing for them. Currently, the Hall of Light has already made some moves! As for the Dark Association, I believe they have also received the news!"
Ye Cangtian's expression became serious. Although Xibeiya had already blocked the news, whispers still got out.
He looked at the old man strangely, "Shouldn't the hidden group handle something like this?"
"It's inconvenient for the hidden group to act!"
Old Master Xu shook his head, "The hidden group and the Hall of Light have long reached an agreement, so you won't encounter people from the Hall of Light this time, at least not openly."
Ye Cangtian found it exasperating. What did "not openly encountered" mean?
Moreover, after the last trip to the island ruins, he deeply realized that the ruins were fraught with danger. At that time, even the powerful Purple Dragon had to withdraw midway.
This old man really thought highly of him to let him go.
Old Master Xu seemed to know what he was thinking and smiled, "The ruins are very dangerous, but they are also an opportunity to improve one's strength. Moreover, the ruins within the Saudi royal family this time are actually just a small ruin."
"There is danger, but it's not on the same scale as the South African ruins you went to last time. The danger encountered is relatively much smaller."
"Whether you go or not, you can consider it yourself! It's late, you should stay here for the night!"
Old Master Xu was not in a hurry and let him consider it first.
Ye Cangtian had planned to stay the night anyway, so he didn't refuse.
Secretary Liu thought for a moment and asked, "Sir, he's been locked up all day. Can you let Shi An out now?"
"Let him out!" Old Master Xu snorted heavily through his nose.
Only then did Ye Cangtian remember that Xu Shi'an had returned yesterday. From their conversation, it seemed he had been put under house arrest by the old man. No wonder he hadn't seen him come out.
A moment later, Xu Shi'an came out from the confinement room, his head hanging low.
Upon asking, Ye Cangtian learned why this guy was confined.
When Saqi was in China those days, as a prince, he was taken out for mischief by Shangguan Yun and Xu Shi'an.
When Old Master Xu found out, he was naturally furious.
Old Master Xu couldn't control Shangguan Yun, but Xu Shi'an was out of luck!