Capítulo 1877: Chapter 1878: Strong as a Father

“The information from the Yu Clan is tightly sealed, but without doubt, the shattering of the Cave Heaven is directly linked to Su Zhetian. Moreover, once this matter concludes, Your Majesty is likely to assign the task of capturing Su Zhetian to you.”

“Me? Isn’t that inappropriate? Would His Majesty really have me do it?”

“Someone has to do it openly, and the Heaven Punishment Department is expected to take covert action. While it’s hard to determine who acts in secret, you are certainly the obvious choice. This is also a great opportunity to probe our family’s stance. His Majesty is clearly aware of Qingci’s attitude, but what he wants to know is our family’s stance. You understand the difference, right?”

Ye Qingming nodded. “Father, don’t worry, I will handle it properly.”

Ye Wujiang nodded with satisfaction. In terms of cultivation aptitude, Ye Qingming might not match Ye Qingci, but he has never disappointed Ye Wujiang in managing affairs.

Although Ye Wujiang had previously pointed out that Ye Qingming was too indifferent to the capital’s situation, he knew that indifference was Ye Qingming’s coping strategy.

However, with the current changes in the situation, Ye Wujiang had to remind Ye Qingming that he should also start adapting.

“Father, about Big Brother Su’s situation, you…”

“I don’t know either.”

Ye Wujiang said frankly, “A few days ago, that girl Feng Jie Yu met me on behalf of Zhetian, asking nothing, saying nothing, only telling me not to worry. As for what he plans now or what preparations he’s made, I also don’t know.”

Ye Qingming bit his lip, feeling a headache.

He knew it was impossible to truly capture Su Zhetian, not to mention whether he had the capability. If he really brought Su Zhetian back to the court, the family would be lost to him, and he didn’t want to capture him anyway.

But since he is likely the one chosen by His Majesty to handle this matter, Ye Qingming must prepare some countermeasures.

“You can’t use the Dragon Soul Department’s intelligence network, and mine isn’t convenient to share with you. But if you want to secretly gather some information, I do have a recommendation.”

“Please enlighten me, Father.”

“There’s a Flower and Bird Shop in the West City District.”

Ye Wujiang spoke vaguely, but Ye Qingming quickly understood and smiled.

“The Qian family? Can they be trusted?”

The Qian and Shen families together control nearly half of Xia Country’s economic lifeline.

The Shen family has deep ties with the Royal Family, while the Qian family, although better in many ways, being merchants, rarely crossed Xia Country’s lines.

Knowing Ye Qingming’s concerns, Ye Wujiang just smiled, “Rest assured, they owe the old Su family a great debt, always trying to find a way to repay it. However, I think they might never be able to repay it in this lifetime.”

“Understood.”

Ye Qingming nodded, wanting to say more but suddenly sensing someone approaching, he stopped talking and turned to look toward the direction of the Demon Suppression Tower.

Han Xiaotian, in ordinary attire, walked towards them with a smile. Upon noticing their gaze, he stopped and greeted.

“Heaven Penalty Department, Han Xiaotian. Greetings, Master Ye, greetings, Old Ye.”

Ye Wujiang chuckled at the young junior in front of him, “Young folks are quick on their feet. We haven’t even entered the Demon Suppression Tower, yet you’re already out to greet us.”

Han Xiaotian said with a flattering smile, “Old Ye, as soon as I saw the Cold Moon Envoy, I immediately realized that you and Master Ye had arrived, so I hurriedly came out to welcome you.”

“You’re not receiving her, but us? Her matters today carry more weight than the two of us.”

Ye Wujiang wasn’t just saying this. The Demon Slayer Officer attacking the Demon Suppression Tower and defecting, Ye Qingci’s role as the person responsible for the Demon Slayer Department is far more important than Ye Qingming, responsible for investigating records, or Ye Wujiang, examining the damages of the Demon Suppression Tower.

“Jesting, Old Ye. The other day, there was a conflict with the Cold Moon Envoy in the Su Clan heartland, so naturally, I wouldn’t want to provoke her.”

Ye Qingming’s eyes grew cold at Han Xiaotian’s words; few knew the specifics of the Su Clan’s internal affairs.

But all three present were aware that it was far from a mere difference of opinion.

By putting this matter out in the open, Han Xiaotian had risked being seen as petty by trying to kick up a fuss, yet Ye Wujiang didn’t expect his face to instantly turn dark upon hearing this.

“Oh? You had a conflict with Qingci within the Su Clan?”

“Just a minor disagreement, nothing major.”

“Not a big deal? When the general is outside, even military orders are not always taken! Do you, merely at the Hollow Void Realm, dare to question the decisions of an Earth Immortal? If something goes wrong in reclaiming the Su Clan, will you take responsibility?”

Ye Wujiang scolded harshly, as Martial God’s authoritative oppression enveloped Han Xiaotian’s whole being.

Han Xiaotian wished to retort but found himself too overcome to speak under Ye Wujiang’s imposing presence.

“Ye…”

Bang!

Even Ye Qingming couldn’t react; Han Xiaotian was flung out directly.

After crashing into the debris, he skidded over a distance of ten meters before stopping. Though not seriously injured, his face stung fiercely from the slap.

“That slap was Tianlin teaching you a lesson. Don’t assume just because the Demon Slayer Officer isn’t around that you can act without rules. Since His Majesty still allows the Heaven Punishment Department to operate normally, you must uphold the department’s rules. Understand?”

Han Xiaotian was left speechless by Ye Wujiang’s scolding, touched his burning face, and nodded with difficulty.

“Old Ye, learned my lesson…”

“Hmm, your attitude isn’t bad. Let’s leave it at that. Remember, no matter how high your position, the rules will always be above you. Unless…”

Ye Wujiang didn’t continue, merely casting a cold glance at Han Xiaotian.

Han Xiaotian immediately understood and nodded, saying, “Understood, understood…”

“Lead the way then.”

With a wave of his hand, Ye Wujiang finally let Han Xiaotian go.

Climbing from the ground awkwardly, Han Xiaotian dared not utter another word, obediently leading the way, always maintaining a distance of nearly ten meters from Ye Wujiang and Ye Qingming.

Watching this unfold, Ye Qingming blinked silently, afraid to speak.

In his youth, he had seen his father discipline subordinates, but in his memory, Ye Wujiang was never so domineering.

“With these kinds of people, there’s no need to give them face. The more face you give, the more they’ll step over it.”

Ye Qingming looked up with some concern, “Father…”

“Don’t worry. Even if you gave him three guts now, he wouldn’t dare listen to what we’re saying. Besides, what if he did hear? Even if these words are reported to His Majesty, I would say the same.”

Ye Qingming blinked, noticing how different Ye Wujiang was today, and guessed.

“Father, are you sticking up for Qingci?”

Ye Wujiang suddenly paused, glanced at Ye Qingming, then chuckled lightly.

“You kid, not as dull as others claim, huh?”

Ye Qingming awkwardly chuckled, not daring to respond.

Ye Wujiang turned back to Han Xiaotian’s silhouette in front, “He has His Majesty’s support, but you and Qingci have your father backing you. Does he really think he can challenge my daughter, thinking all the Ye Family are dead?”

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