Another area of Riji Island.
Ye Cangtian was in a teahouse, leisurely drinking tea.
Calculating the time, Feng Ze should have returned to Tingfeng Tower.
Although Feng Ze's mission in Huaxia ended in failure, and he was even captured by Ye Cangtian, given Feng Ze's Earth-grade strength, his return to Tingfeng Tower would likely result in at most a minor punishment. After all, having another Earth-grade expert would significantly boost their combat power.
Therefore, Ye Cangtian immediately sent Gui Wu and Nan Xi out to inquire about Feng Ze's whereabouts.
"We're back."
After an unknown amount of time, Gui Wu and Nan Xi returned to the teahouse.
They poured themselves cups of tea and drank a few gulps before relaying the information they had gathered.
Just as Ye Cangtian had predicted, upon Feng Ze's return, the楼主 not only did not punish him severely but instead appointed him as an elder and bestowed upon him a luxurious mansion.
It was said that the楼主 expressed understanding regarding Feng Ze's experience.
It was understandable for anyone who had fallen into enemy hands to divulge some information under severe interrogation...
Listening to Gui Wu and Nan Xi's explanation, Ye Cangtian's mouth twitched slightly.
Such words were best taken with a grain of salt. What force wouldn't resent Feng Ze's act of betrayal?
The楼主's actions were nothing more than an attempt to showcase his magnanimity to the disciples of Tingfeng Tower at all levels; in essence, it was a move to win people's hearts!
Thinking this, Ye Cangtian said, "Let's go, we'll go and meet Feng Ze."
"Wait."
Seeing Ye Cangtian stand up, Gui Wu quickly called out to him, saying, "The investigation on Riji Island is very strict right now."
Gui Wu explained that the Third and Fourth Elders of Tingfeng Tower, along with a large number of their subordinates, were actively searching for them and the Dark Association.
Therefore, to be on the safe side, it would be best to act only after nightfall.
"Heh, it seems Chen Wu did not keep his word! We'll have to pay him another visit when we have the chance."
Ye Cangtian smiled faintly but did not heed Gui Wu's advice.
Their time was extremely tight. If Zi Long received orders from the Dark Association, Blue Moon and Qing Dao might arrive.
At that point, accomplishing anything would become even more difficult.
...
Central area of Riji Island.
Ye Cangtian, accompanied by Gui Wu and Nan Xi, headed towards a luxurious villa in the central area.
Ye Cangtian appeared relaxed and at ease, while Gui Wu and Nan Xi wore expressions of nervousness.
They were fortunate enough not to be discovered acting so openly. Now, they were about to enter the villa through the main entrance, and the two women couldn't comprehend Ye Cangtian's reasoning.
After all, Tingfeng Tower now had quite a few Earth-grade experts!
If their identities were confirmed, and they were surrounded, escaping would be incredibly difficult.
What was most irritating was that Ye Cangtian seemed unconcerned by all of this.
"Halt! Who are you? State your name!"
The next moment, several guards at the entrance spotted Ye Cangtian and the two women and quickly blocked their path, questioning them.
"Go inform Feng Ze that a Mr. Ye wishes to see him, and he will understand." Ye Cangtian said calmly.
"State your full name!"
The guards glanced at Ye Cangtian, their expressions turning cold, and they snapped back.
This was the residence of the Fifth Elder, and many people visited regularly. However, no one had ever displayed such arrogance.
After all, an elder held a position of immense authority within Tingfeng Tower. For someone to only provide their surname, not their full name, was an affront to the elder's authority.
In such a situation, the guards could directly handle the matter without even consulting the elder.
"Heh, if I tell you to report, then just report. What's with all the nonsense!"
"Do you think I'm trying to trick you?"
"Or perhaps you're simply looking for trouble?"
Ye Cangtian smiled faintly as he looked at the guards with fierce expressions, speaking slowly.
They were merely ordinary guards. While they were somewhat impolite, Ye Cangtian had no intention of teaching them a lesson, just a gentle reminder.
"What arrogance!"
"Do you even know where you are?"
"If you think you can teach me a lesson here, you'd better look at how many heads you have..."
Upon hearing Ye Cangtian's words, the guard immediately became enraged. He raised his large hand, pointed it at Ye Cangtian's nose, and began to scold him.
However, before he could finish, Ye Cangtian casually waved his hand, knocking the guard's arm away, and then, with a swift backhand, sent the guard flying.
He didn't want to cause trouble for a mere guard, but this guard was clearly out of line, so he couldn't indulge him.
"Damn it, you dare hit me? I'll show you how many eyes King Ma has!"
"Brothers, someone's causing trouble here! Let's go take him down!"
The guard clutched his swollen face, his fury instantly erupting.
Since he started working here, he had never suffered such a significant setback!
Not only had he not suffered, but even people he couldn't afford to offend would show him a degree of respect due to his affiliation with the Fifth Elder.
Now, Ye Cangtian had resorted to violence without hesitation, which was simply unbearable for him.
Seeing their brother suffer, the surrounding guards didn't hesitate and immediately charged forward.
However, they were no match for Ye Cangtian and the two women. In less than a few minutes, they were all dealt with.
The next moment, Ye Cangtian approached the guard, placed a foot on his chest, leaned down, and looked at him with utter contempt.
"You little bug, are you willing to speak properly now?"
The guard was already terrified into a stupor. His chest felt constricted, making it difficult to breathe. Combined with the contemptuous gaze, his pants were instantly soaked.
"M-M-M-M-Master, this humble one knows his mistake! I will go and report for you!"
"I beg Master to lift your foot..."
The guard stammered, realizing in his heart that if he continued to be defiant, the other party would surely crush him like an ant.
"Hmph! If you had been this obedient earlier, you wouldn't have had to suffer."
Ye Cangtian snorted upon hearing this and continued, "Remember, tell Feng Ze to come out and welcome me personally, or I'll deal with him too!"
"I..."
The guard was stunned by this.
He couldn't help but wonder who this man was! Why was his tone so arrogant, not even placing the elder of Tingfeng Tower in his eyes...
However, this was no longer something he could manage.
Without a doubt, if the other party dared to act this way, it meant either their status and strength far surpassed Feng Ze's, or they were courting death. All of this depended on Feng Ze's attitude.
The next moment, the guard quickly acknowledged and then scurried into the villa like a frightened rabbit.
"That brat named Ye, daring to demand I personally come out to greet him! He's tired of living!"
A short while later, the sound of footsteps could be heard from within the villa. Before anyone could be seen, a furious roar echoed.
Turning to look, Feng Ze, dressed in a golden-threaded silver-trimmed robe, appeared incredibly dignified and came charging out with his men!
"Uh..."
However, when Feng Ze saw Ye Cangtian, he froze completely.
He had never expected to see Ye Cangtian here.
After all, the other party had only inquired about Tingfeng Tower earlier, not mentioned coming in person...
What's more, Ye Cangtian hadn't come alone; even Gui Wu and Nan Xi had accompanied him...
"Feng Ze, it seems your temper has grown quite a bit since you became an elder?"
"Tell me, how do you plan to deal with me?"
Seeing Feng Ze stunned on the spot, Ye Cangtian's face showed a playful smile.
"How dare I, how dare I!"
"I didn't know it was Mr. Ye who had arrived. I beg Mr. Ye for forgiveness!"
Upon hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Feng Ze's expression immediately changed. In the next moment, he displayed a fawning smile.
He didn't want to escalate the situation here, as the consequences would be unimaginable. After all, neither Ye Cangtian nor Gui Wu were to be trifled with.
With that, Feng Ze turned and backhanded the guard who had reported, sending him flying.
"You blind dog, how dare you cause trouble for Mr. Ye!"
"Get on your knees and kowtow to Mr. Ye for forgiveness!"
A roar of anger left all the guards stunned. They had expected Feng Ze to be furious and ready for a fight.
But who would have thought that upon meeting Ye Cangtian, Feng Ze would act as timid as a mouse encountering a cat?
Although the guards felt a hint of disdain, they still obediently knelt before Ye Cangtian and began to kowtow and apologize with great trepidation.
It was a joke; if even the Fifth Elder was cowering, how could they dare to offend?
"Alright, tell them to keep their eyes open from now on."
Facing the group of guards kowtowing in public, Ye Cangtian snorted and then strode into the villa.