"Lord Xing Yuan, I have a different opinion to voice."
As soon as Hong Mo finished speaking, Ye Cang Tian quickly interjected.
Seeing this, Xing Yuan nodded, and Ye Cang Tian began to explain.
The hostage exchange and the rescue of Fei Yan were because Fei Yan was the sister of Man Tuo Luo, and Man Tuo Luo had already pledged allegiance to him. Thus, it was equivalent to rescuing the family of his own subordinate.
This was beyond reproach.
As for not pursuing Tian Can and Duan Dao, it was to eliminate the Tian Can Tower with the least cost.
The strength accumulated by the Tian Can Tower over the years could not be underestimated. If Ye Cang Tian had pursued Tian Can and Duan Dao during the engagement, the casualties of the branch would have been difficult to control.
By Ye Cang Tian remaining at the scene, it was to shatter the Tian Can Tower's belief in counterattack or breakout.
The facts proved that he had succeeded. After Tian Can and Duan Dao escaped, under his pressure, most of the elites of the Tian Can Tower chose to surrender.
Ye Cang Tian was well-prepared for the hostage exchange and the release of Tian Can and Duan Dao.
Ye Cang Tian even provided an explanation for the reason behind exchanging Fei Yan.
"Hmph!"
"With just your words, and since we weren't there, how can we verify what you say?"
Hong Mo was still unwilling and snorted coldly.
Ye Cang Tian smiled indifferently. Who could vouch for him in such matters?
Even if these were fabricated afterward, even if these were his thoughts at the time, he could not tell others and expect them to testify for him today!
However, Ye Cang Tian was not flustered by this. He pondered for a moment and said faintly, "I have no proof, but I did not let Tian Can and Duan Dao leave as you, Hong Mo, claimed!"
Hmm?
Hearing this, Xing Yuan and Hong Mo frowned. What did these words mean?
Could it be that after the breakthrough, there were other actions?
But the report did not mention anything!
Sensing their puzzled gazes, Ye Cang Tian spoke, "After eliminating the Tian Can Tower, I left You Ming City for several days. In fact, I was chasing Tian Can and Duan Dao."
Ye Cang Tian stated that he knew the consequences of letting tigers return to the mountains, so he tracked them afterward, attempting to catch Tian Can and Duan Dao.
"Heh, chasing afterward?"
"Are you kidding me? If they've already vanished, where would you chase them!" m..oΓg
Hong Mo sneered upon hearing this.
Those were Earth-level experts. Even if they were injured, their speed would not be too slow. Moreover, when escaping, they would eliminate any traces. It would be strange for Po Xiao to be able to track them!
In his opinion, Po Xiao said this simply to appear diligent and responsible.
"What was the result?"
Xing Yuan ignored Hong Mo and glanced at Ye Cang Tian, asking slowly.
Since the other party had uttered such nonsense, there must have been some results, otherwise, wouldn't he become a laughingstock?
"I did catch up to them."
"However, when I caught up to them, they were already corpses."
"Later, I investigated further, and it was said that they encountered small forces like San He Men and Xuan Bing Men."
Hearing Ye Cang Tian's words, Hong Mo frowned.
The report had mentioned that San He Men and Xuan Bing Men were among the small forces that had caused tension between the branch and the Tian Can Tower in You Ming City previously.
But they had already fled. Why would they encounter them? And what ability did they have to eliminate the remnants of the Tian Can Tower?
Before these questions could be asked, Ye Cang Tian directly provided an explanation.
"What? Ye Cang Tian joined forces with those factions?"
"And you discovered an underwater tomb beneath the lake?"
Listening to the explanation, Hong Mo's eyes widened.
He had indeed received some news that someone resembling Ye Cang Tian had appeared near You Ming City.
But he never expected Ye Cang Tian to join forces with those people.
After all, for safety reasons, the Hidden Group rarely joined forces with other factions when clearing tombs, fearing disputes over benefits and subsequent betrayals.
Does this mean that the Hidden Group is about to take some major action?
If so, the Dark Association should prepare in time, or they will suffer heavy losses.
"Hmph! Does this Ye Cang Tian think our Dark Association is made of pushovers?"
"He killed Cheng Hai and didn't escape quickly, but is still in the Dark Ruins. This is too much!"
Xing Yuan snorted coldly, his eyes filled with rage.
The next moment, he glanced at Hong Mo and continued, "Hong Mo, Ye Cang Tian is your responsibility. Find him and eliminate him!"
"Yes!"
Upon hearing this, Hong Mo immediately agreed without hesitation.
He had been interested in the rising star of the Hidden Group in recent years.
Now that Ye Cang Tian was in the ruins and the mission had fallen upon him, it was truly as he wished.
To the extent that he had forgotten about Po Xiao in front of him. His mind was now filled with how to find Ye Cang Tian and eliminate him!
On the other side, seeing that Xing Yuan and Hong Mo's attention had been successfully diverted, Ye Cang Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He had finally managed to gloss over the matter.
"Po Xiao, you performed well this time."
"However, Hong Mo's point is also valid. You were just rewarded with a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir and other treasures. I'm afraid others will be dissatisfied."
"How about this, I have some small pills here. They don't have any significant effects, they just clear the mind and refresh the spirit. They have some efficacy for amnesia, irritability, and other conditions."
"Consider them as a backup for unforeseen circumstances."
Xing Yuan's voice rang out again. With a casual flick of his hand, a bottle of pills flew into Ye Cang Tian's hand.
These pills were also discovered during explorations in secret realms and tombs, and they were of little use to the Dark Association.
However, since Po Xiao had made a contribution, he could not be left without a reward. Some form of gesture should be made, otherwise, who would be willing to serve the Dark Association in the future?
Heh, brilliant!
Hong Mo smiled as he looked at the porcelain bottle in Po Xiao's hand.
The effect of the Spirit Refreshing Pill was truly too mediocre. To put it bluntly, its effect was not even as good as the Youth Preserving Pill.
At least the Youth Preserving Pill was something every woman desired.
As for this Spirit Refreshing Pill, no one needed it, or rather, anyone who had such a need had long been abandoned by all factions.
Therefore, Hong Mo felt extremely pleased when he saw such a reward. Regardless of anything else, as long as Po Xiao did not benefit, his goal was achieved.
At the same time, Ye Cang Tian also looked at the small porcelain bottle in his hand, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
There were many pills in the small porcelain bottle, but what good were they!
He had no one around him who suffered from amnesia or irritability!
Thinking this, Ye Cang Tian quickly expressed his thanks. Regardless, it was better than receiving no reward at all! At most, as Xing Yuan said, he could keep it for unforeseen circumstances.
After thanking him, Ye Cang Tian changed the subject and said, "Lord Xing Yuan, Man Tuo Luo and Fei Yan have good abilities. I hope they can be granted the identity of Xuan-rank stewards."
In the Dark Association, identity was a symbol of status. With an identity, it would naturally be more convenient to gather information.
"Po Xiao, you have the authority to decide such matters yourself. You don't need to consult me," Xing Yuan said faintly.
Ye Cang Tian naturally knew this. At that time, he was directly appointed by Zi Long.
However, Ye Cang Tian had his own intentions. Xing Yuan's appointment and his own appointment were worlds apart.
Those appointed by Xing Yuan personally, even Earth-rank stewards, would have to show them some respect.
Therefore, upon hearing this, he quickly said, "Man Tuo Luo and Fei Yan have special identities, and moreover, someone is deliberately making things difficult for me. If I appoint them, I'm afraid they will be bullied frequently in the future."
"Po Xiao, what do you mean by that!"
"Are you implying that I would take personal revenge?"
Before Ye Cang Tian could finish speaking, Hong Mo, who was by the side, immediately slammed the table and pointed at Po Xiao, saying coldly.
He disliked Po Xiao, and he indeed looked down on the people Po Xiao had brought in. He might even kill them in the future.
But for Ye Cang Tian to expose his petty thoughts in front of Xing Yuan, wasn't that like filing a complaint against him directly?
Moreover, he ranked first among the Earth-rank stewards. How could a newly promoted Earth-rank steward dare to challenge his authority!