"Heh heh."
Ye Cangtian chuckled and said, "While we shouldn't confront the Bright Hall head-on, we can first sever their left and right arms!"
"You mean the Sky Net and the Listening Wind Tower?" Dongfang Mingyue asked, puzzled.
She couldn't understand, if they dealt with the Sky Net and the Listening Wind Tower, would the Bright Hall stand by and do nothing? In that case, the Hidden Group would still have to engage in combat with the Bright Hall.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian smiled and said, "There's no Sky Net, only the Listening Wind Tower, and the ones making the move won't be us, but the Dark Association!"
In one sentence, Dongfang Mingyue suddenly understood. She then remembered that Ye Cangtian also had the identity of Dawn!
This strategy of using a borrowed knife to kill, and diverting the disaster, was truly brilliant!
If the Bright Hall and the Dark Association were to go to war, the Hidden Group could then sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight.
Thinking this, Dongfang Mingyue said, "It's feasible, let's proceed as you say! What do you need us to do?"
Ye Cangtian slowly shook his head and said, "This matter has already been discussed with the Dark Association. Lan Yue and Qing Dao will accompany me, so the Hidden Group doesn't need to do anything."
Dongfang Xingyue nodded. She trusted that since Ye Cangtian had made up his mind, he had made thorough preparations.
But the next moment, something seemed to occur to her. She quickly said, "I was so angry just now that I lost my head. I suddenly remembered something!"
Hmm?
Ye Cangtian cast a doubtful glance at her.
Seeing this, Dongfang Mingyue did not conceal anything and quickly said, "I once perused the secret files of the Hidden Group. There was a document that seemed to mention that the retirement of the Listening Wind Tower was somehow related to Elder Zhou, meaning your master!"
Ah?
Upon hearing this, Ye Cangtian's eyes widened.
He had received this news from Viper before but had not taken it seriously.
But now that even Dongfang Mingyue said so, and it was recorded in the Hidden Group's secrets, it could only mean that it was true!
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian quickly asked, "Sister Mingyue, tell me more about this. What happened back then? Why didn't that old scoundrel directly destroy the Clear Wind Tower at that time?"
"I don't know the specific details. You'll have to investigate it yourself!"
Dongfang Mingyue shook her head, then glanced at Ye Cangtian and continued, "However, since Elder Zhou didn't destroy the Clear Wind Tower, there must be a reason. Therefore, I hope you investigate clearly before taking action!"
I'm doomed!
Ye Cangtian was speechless. Destroying the Listening Wind Tower was already difficult enough. With this new development, wouldn't it make the operation even more challenging...
...
Returning home that night.
Ye Cangtian was smoking on the rooftop, his brows already deeply furrowed.
The news from Dongfang Mingyue was too sudden; he was truly unprepared.
The Dark Association's attitude would likely arrive soon. If they agreed, he would have to set off.
If it were just him, everything would be easier, and he could control the scope of his actions freely.
But the most crucial thing was that he had asked Zi Long for Qing Dao and Lan Yue as helpers this time. With these two present, his options for maneuvering would be greatly limited.
Alas! Was this considered shooting himself in the foot?
With a long sigh, Ye Cangtian decided that dwelling on it now was meaningless. He would take it one step at a time!
...
The next morning.
After dropping Tang Xinwan off at her company, Ye Cangtian went alone to the first prison of the Heaven Class.
He was going to interrogate Feng Ze again.
The purpose was simple: to understand what Elder Zhou had done to the Listening Wind Tower through Feng Ze, and why he had ultimately let them go.
This would also determine his stance towards the Listening Wind Tower.
"Ye Cangtian, you're here? Is there something you need?"
"It's the same as usual. If you give me wine and meat to eat my fill, I'll answer whatever you ask!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian again, Feng Ze's eyes lit up with great brilliance.
Although he had gotten used to life here over the past ten-odd days, and his appetite had been controlled, how could their usual meals compare to the specially provided ones?
Therefore, the moment he saw Ye Cangtian, he knew it was time for his meals to improve.
"Heh heh, no problem."
Ye Cangtian would naturally not refuse such a request. A meal was nothing compared to the information he wanted to know.
As he spoke, Ye Cangtian's expression turned serious, and he asked, "Why did your Listening Wind Tower go into seclusion decades ago!"
Uh...
With that question, Feng Ze's eyes widened, and he froze on the spot.
After a moment, he looked at Ye Cangtian irritably and said, "Ye Cangtian, we're about the same age. Do you think I would know about things from decades ago?"
"Back then, if I wasn't born, I was still a baby!"
Ye Cangtian was silent for a moment, then said, "Haven't you heard the older generation talk about it?"
"I don't know if anyone from the older generation knew. Anyway, no one ever discussed it in passing!"
"Besides, why would I ask about such things?"
Feng Ze shrugged helplessly.
These were things from decades ago. Feng Ze was completely uninterested, as knowing them served no use for his future prospects.
"Alright, since you don't know anything, then we'll part ways!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at Feng Ze and stood up, continuing, "By the way, since you didn't provide any useful information, your meal for today..."
Mentioning the meal, Feng Ze quickly reached out and stopped Ye Cangtian, "Wait, I really don't know these things, but I know someone who definitely knows!"
"Who?" Ye Cangtian asked instinctively.
"It's useless even if I tell you. You can't find him, and even if you do, he won't tell you these things!"
"However, if you really want to know these things, why not let me go? I promise to bring you the information you want!"
Feng Ze glanced at Ye Cangtian, his eyes flickering.
Ye Cangtian's willingness to visit him again indicated that he was determined to get this information, so Feng Ze could use it as a bargaining chip.
"Heh heh, your plan is quite good!"
"In that case, you can continue to stay here!"
Ye Cangtian glanced at Feng Ze. He instantly saw through Feng Ze's little scheme. Trying to trade with him over this matter, and with such an attitude, was simply a pipe dream!
"Wait."
Seeing Ye Cangtian turn to leave, Feng Ze panicked and called out to Ye Cangtian again, "I'll tell you, it's okay! The person I'm talking about is the elder and the master of the Listening Wind Tower..."
There was no other way. If Ye Cangtian really left, he would get nothing. He could only keep Ye Cangtian here for now.
With that statement, Ye Cangtian rolled his eyes.
These matters were certainly known to the elder and master of the Listening Wind Tower, but the problem was, why would they tell him?
After all, neither Ye Cangtian's identity nor Dawn's identity had a deep connection with the Listening Wind Tower.
Thinking of this, Ye Cangtian's expression turned grim, and he said, "Feng Ze, do you find playing tricks on me amusing?"
"No, no, I absolutely don't mean to trick you!"
"I just said, even if I tell you, it's useless!"
"However, I can help you with the information you can't find!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian's gloomy expression, Feng Ze waved his hands repeatedly, while secretly rejoicing.
The angrier Ye Cangtian was now, the more it proved that Ye Cangtian was eager to know this information, and thus he still had a chance to escape his imprisonment!
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian was silent for a moment, and said, "It's not impossible to release you, but I have a condition!"
Upon hearing this, Feng Ze immediately became excited. He hadn't expected Ye Cangtian to actually agree, so he cast a questioning glance at him.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian slowly said, "From now on, you can be anyone in the Sky Wind Tower, holding any position, but no matter when, you must remember that your master is Huaxia!"
"This..."
Upon hearing this, Feng Ze's excited expression instantly froze, but after just a moment, he resumed his smile.
Naturally, he was unwilling to serve Huaxia's forces. But then again, if he didn't work for Huaxia, how could Ye Cangtian let him go?
For now, he had no choice but to agree. Once he returned to the Listening Wind Tower and was completely free, he would deal with it then.
Thinking this, he agreed.