Ye Cangtian, who had been somewhat curious about what would happen between the two women, decided against lurking and eavesdropping as he wanted to avoid Xibeiya.
After all, Rose had previously attempted to assassinate the Saudi princess. Not only had security at the hotel been enhanced, but the female guards had also become more vigilant, making it difficult to sneak in.
Since the two women were unlikely to fight, he wasn't too worried.
After finishing his cigarette, Ye Cangtian decided to take a shower.
As he opened his suitcase to find clean clothes, he suddenly spotted the bronze mask.
This mask was found in the manor villa where Ba Tianhu had stayed. It was the exclusive mask of a member of the Dark Association. He had brought it along for his trip to Kyoto.
"I wonder if this thing can still be used. Ba Tianhu is dead. If I continue to use his identity as Huang Jiu, will the Dark Association find out?" Ye Cangtian mused, fiddling with the mask.
However, it was unlikely to work. Zhang Liang had confiscated the mask of the copper-masked killer last time and had mentioned that the mask couldn't be used.
This meant that outsiders might not be able to disguise themselves as members of the Dark Association using this mask.
He had been studying the mask but hadn't made much progress. Seeing it again now, Ye Cangtian examined it for a while longer.
Soon, he put the mask on but still found nothing.
"Could it be that this thing requires a blood recognition?" Ye Cangtian thought humorously.
However, he had tried every method, and the mask showed no reaction. It seemed that besides blood recognition, there was no other way.
With that thought, Ye Cangtian used the fruit knife on the table to prick his finger and squeezed a drop of blood onto the mask.
The bronze mask still showed no reaction.
It wasn't until he put it back on that Ye Cangtian revealed a look of surprise. The mask seemed to have been activated, as if it had merged with his face.
At that moment, a message was transmitted.
"All Yellow-level members lurking in Kyoto, please gather with me quickly. Time: September 28th, 12 AM. Location: XXX."
Seeing this message, Ye Cangtian was stunned.
This mask could receive messages?
However, he tried and found that he couldn't reply. It seemed he could only passively receive messages.
Ye Cangtian's eyebrows shot up. It seemed he had guessed correctly; the mask indeed needed fresh blood to activate. Could anyone's blood work?
He muttered to himself, "September 28th, isn't that tonight?"
He didn't know who sent this message or when it was sent. However, it was likely from a high-ranking member of the Dark Association, at least a Silver Mask.
The members of the Dark Association gathering tonight might be plotting something, which presented the best opportunity for him to infiltrate the Dark Association.
As for whether he would be discovered if he went, Ye Cangtian hadn't thought that far ahead.
Even if he were discovered, with his current strength, he should be able to retreat safely even if outnumbered. Moreover, Kyoto was the base of operations for the Huaxia Dragon Group, so the Dark Association wouldn't be that audacious.
Just then.
"Click!"
The door opened, and Tang Xinwan walked in from outside.
Seeing a man wearing a bronze mask in the room, Tang Xinwan was startled.
Of course, she quickly recognized Ye Cangtian's clothes and breathed a sigh of relief, couldn't help but roll her eyes at him. "You almost scared me to death wearing a mask late at night!"
Ye Cangtian took off the mask and smiled, "Why did you come back so soon?"
"There was nothing much to talk about, so I came back!"
They didn't argue? Ye Cangtian was somewhat surprised. Two rivals chatting together, and they didn't even pull each other's hair or scratch each other's faces, let alone argue?
He saw the fashion bags in her hand and couldn't help but ask, "What are you holding?"
Tang Xinwan said dejectedly, "The Saudi princess gave them to me, two outfits. Yours is included."
Thinking about this, she felt quite annoyed. The Saudi princess had been showing her favor the entire time, chatting with her like a close sister. She had even proposed that Tang Xinwan's company expand into the Middle East.
If it were before, she might have been delighted. But after learning that the Saudi princess had traveled all the way to China to find Ye Cangtian, she naturally felt very displeased.
"Didn't you throw them away?" Ye Cangtian asked.
"Why would I throw them away? These two outfits together are worth a house. The Saudi royal family is indeed wealthy and powerful!" Tang Xinwan said faintly.
Actually, she wanted to throw them away. But after all, she was a princess of the Saudi royal family. Throwing away what she had given would be completely offending her.
Ye Cangtian picked up one of the fashion bags, took a look, and then teased with a smile, "In that case, it's a pity to throw them away. I'll make do with wearing them!"
"You're not allowed to wear it!" Tang Xinwan suddenly said. Sultan Novels.
"Why?"
"No reason, you can't wear this outfit anyway!" Tang Xinwan glared at Ye Cangtian as if warning him. She was a woman, and women were often petty.
Could she let her fiancé wear clothes given by another woman?
Moreover, Xibeiya was coveting her fiancé!
Tang Xinwan also felt that the Saudi princess had no good intentions in giving her things. It was likely that these two outfits were primarily intended for Ye Cangtian, and she was just an afterthought.
It was definitely like that!
Tang Xinwan took a deep breath and stared at Ye Cangtian, saying, "From today onwards, you are not allowed to meet her alone."
Ye Cangtian smiled and blinked his eyes, "Okay, from now on, I'll be your exclusive husband. Other women won't have the permission to open me."
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Tang Xinwan's pretty face flushed, and she couldn't help but explain, "I... I didn't mean anything else. You at least have a contract with me now. Once the one-year term is up and the engagement is dissolved, you can hook up with other women as you please. I won't interfere!"
Ye Cangtian's lips curved upwards. Women, always saying one thing and meaning another!
...
Late at night!
Tang Xinwan had fallen asleep early. Although she had been handling company affairs at night these past few days, there wasn't much to do. Both her mental state and physical condition had improved a lot.
Therefore, she had gradually developed the habit of sleeping early.
After smoking a few cigarettes on the living room sofa, Ye Cangtian glanced at the time and then put on the bronze mask.
Just as he was about to leave, he thought about it and turned back to change his clothes.
If Tang Xinwan saw that he was wearing the clothes Xibeiya had given him, she would probably get angry again.
However, Ye Cangtian was worried that wearing his own clothes would easily expose his identity. Coincidentally, the outfit given by Xibeiya could help conceal his identity.
"Hmm, if I change my voice a little, I wonder if even people familiar with me would be able to recognize me?"
Ye Cangtian smiled as he examined himself in the mirror before flipping out from the balcony.
The Dark Association, here I come!