Earth, Earth, Earth-grade Steward…
Even though Ting Feng Lou had been reclusive for many years, they knew what the golden mask represented.
An Earth-grade Steward of the Dark Association.
And Chen Wu, along with everyone else, knew the reason for their arrival. It was likely because of Xuan Liu, who was being held captive.
This was precisely why they felt fear.
After all, the other party was here to rescue someone, so why would they be polite to them?
“Heh heh, no need to be so nervous.”
“I like working with smart people.”
At the doorway, seeing the disciples of Ting Feng Lou too scared to speak, Ye Cang Tian smiled slightly and walked forward, casually pulling up a chair and sitting down.
“Und… underst… understand!”
“I’ll send someone to bring Xuan Liu over immediately. Please wait, sir!”
Upon hearing this, Chen Wu, mustering his courage, spoke with a trembling voice.
Facing an Earth-grade expert, he dared not have any other thoughts. So, without waiting for Ye Cang Tian’s command, he volunteered.
“Heh heh, very smart.”
Ye Cang Tian heard this and saw two disciples of Ting Feng Lou flee the dining hall as if escaping. A smile appeared on his face.
However, in the next moment, his smile turned somewhat displeased. He glanced at Chen Wu again and said, “I don’t know if you’re not smart enough, or if your subordinates aren’t smart enough?”
Chen Wu was taken aback by this. He genuinely didn’t understand what the other party was talking about.
But in just a moment, his face turned pale. He heard the sound of hurried footsteps.
Needless to say, the two who were sent out did not bring Xuan Liu. Instead, they had called up their resting brothers.
“Damn idiots!”
Chen Wu cursed furiously, wishing he could see if the brains of those two subordinates were malfunctioning.
Could Earth-grade experts be dealt with simply by numbers?
As he spoke, he quickly turned to Ye Cang Tian and said mournfully, “Sir, this is truly not my intention. It was all the self-serving actions of those two fools. Please rest assured, I will give you a satisfactory explanation.”
“Alright! Then I’ll see your explanation…”
Ye Cang Tian chuckled playfully, lit a cigarette, and watched the outcome of Chen Wu’s handling of the situation while smoking.
Seeing this, Chen Wu immediately sent for the two who had just been sent.
Then, without further ado, he whipped them with a leather whip, causing them to yelp in pain.
Chen Wu stopped only when they were covered in whip marks, angrily stating, “You two ignorant fools, playing such tricks in front of Sir. Do you want to die?
Even if you want to die, don’t drag me down with you!”
With that, Chen Wu turned to Ye Cang Tian again, wearing a fawning smile, and asked, “Sir, are you satisfied with this resolution?”
“So-so,” Ye Cang Tian replied blandly.
Frankly, he wasn’t interested in dealing with two low-level subordinates. He just wanted to see their attitude and, incidentally, chip away at Chen Wu’s prestige.
Seeing this, Chen Wu said again, “Sir, please wait. I will send someone to bring Steward Xuan Liu over.”
As he spoke, Chen Wu signaled to his subordinates.
Having learned from the previous incident, the subordinates who went this time did not play any tricks and directly brought Xuan Liu over.
When Xuan Liu saw the Po Xiao in front of her, her eyes immediately darted away.
After all, she had interacted with Po Xiao, who was formerly Xuan Qi, and their relationship was not harmonious. In fact, she had often opposed the latter.
Moreover, she was not here on behalf of the Dark Association, but under the orders of Yu Long Mountain Manor.
Now that Po Xiao had come to rescue her, she would inevitably be questioned about the circumstances afterwards. She didn’t know how to answer.
On the other side, Ye Cang Tian scanned Xuan Liu from head to toe. Seeing that Xuan Liu’s clothes were intact and she had no injuries, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, his gaze fell upon Chen Wu, and he said, “Speak, weren’t you going to invite someone from our Dark Association for a banquet? Is this how you do it?”
Upon hearing this, Chen Wu broke out in a cold sweat and quickly replied, “Sir, your subordinate was merely acting according to the instructions from above. I know nothing else…”
“Alright.”
Ye Cang Tian did not press further and then said, “Have your brothers leave. I have something to discuss with you privately. Xuan Liu, you go wait for me outside as well.”
Xuan Liu immediately walked out upon hearing this.
Chen Wu hesitated for a moment, but ultimately had all his brothers leave the room.
There was no other choice. Earth-grade experts were too powerful. Even if these people stayed, his safety would not be guaranteed in the slightest. It was better to comply with the other party’s wishes.
After a short while, only Chen Wu and Ye Cang Tian remained in the entire dining hall.
Chen Wu looked at Ye Cang Tian with a fawning expression and asked, “Sir, is there anything you need me to do? I will definitely comply!”
“Heh heh, I dislike people who put on a different face in private than in public the most,” Ye Cang Tian said playfully.
Sensing the other party’s gaze, Chen Wu quickly swore earnestly, “Sir, I have always been open and honest. I can swear to the heavens for this!”
Heh heh.
Ye Cang Tian smiled slightly, a look of disdain on his face.
When he had left here, Chen Wu had earnestly promised him that he would not leak any information.
Yet, less than a day after he left, he was met with a pursuit by Ting Feng Lou.
It was obvious that Chen Wu had betrayed him.
This was why Ye Cang Tian had kept Chen Wu behind alone.
“Heh heh, you dare to make such an oath, aren’t you afraid of being struck by lightning!”
As he spoke, Ye Cang Tian’s expression darkened, and he kicked Chen Wu directly in the chest, saying, “Originally, I didn’t want to lay a hand on you, but what you said was too false, and I couldn’t resist kicking you.”
“In fact, you should thank me. At least being kicked by me is much better than being struck by lightning!”
Ye Cang Tian approached Chen Wu, who was panicking and in pain, and said with a smile.
Hearing this, Chen Wu endured the pain of his broken ribs and gritted his teeth, saying,
“You are right, Sir. It is all this humble one’s fault.”
Even if he had a thousand grievances in his heart, he dared not show them. He could only swallow his pride and endure it.
“Heh heh, this attitude of yours is quite proper.”
“Since you admit you were wrong, then slap yourself. Stop when your face is swollen.”
Ye Cang Tian chuckled playfully and said lightly.
“I…”
At these words, anger flashed in Chen Wu’s eyes, and he was on the verge of exploding.
But he still chose to endure. He knew very well that the other party was deliberately provoking him, and if he was provoked, a fatal blow might await him.
So, in the next moment, the sound of slapping echoed throughout the dining hall.
Before long, Chen Wu’s cheeks were red and swollen, his mouth resembling a roasted sausage. Seeing this, Ye Cang Tian finally showed a satisfied smile.
“Chen Wu, you must remember, words can lead to disaster. Be careful in the future!”
With that, Ye Cang Tian left the dining hall and, with Xuan Liu waiting at the door, departed from the training camp.
“Quick, quickly notify the楼主大人 that Po Xiao has come and abducted Xuan Liu…”
When the many people from Ting Feng Lou rushed into the dining hall, Chen Wu, enduring the severe pain, quickly gave instructions.
Having been so cruelly abused by Po Xiao, he would not feel at peace if he couldn’t get revenge.
Moreover, Xuan Liu was rescued from his custody, and reporting this matter was his duty.
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