The visitor was none other than the master of Ouyang Fort!
Ouyang Kai saw the anger on his father's face and stood aside with a stern expression. "Father."
At this moment, Yin Xue scrambled to sit up from the bed, pulled her clothes together, her face flushed.
Ouyang Fort Master glared at Ouyang Kai, then looked at Yin Xue, his voice becoming much gentler. "Girl, don't be afraid, do you remember me?"
"Uncle Ouyang," Yin Xue nodded, her eyes still glistening with tears.
"Hmm, by the count of it, how many years has it been since we last met."
Ouyang Fort Master's eyes showed a touch of sentimentality for the passing years, then he slowly said, "This brat brought you here, and I will seek justice for you. However, since you've come to Lijing Island, why not stay for a couple of days before leaving?"
Yin Xue had intended to leave, but upon seeing Ouyang Fort Master, she felt it would be inappropriate to leave immediately.
After all, her master and the fort master were good friends in the past.
As a disciple, it was rare for her to visit the domain of her master's old friend, and she should, in a way, be a guest and reminisce.
"Yes, thank you, Uncle Ouyang. Yin Xue has troubled you."
After speaking, Yin Xue shifted her gaze to Ouyang Kai, appearing somewhat apprehensive.
Ouyang Fort Master understood. He walked sternly to Ouyang Kai, his aged face showing displeasure and authority. This overwhelming aura indeed subdued Ouyang Kai.
"I sent you to collect debts, and you resorted to kidnapping?!"
"No, Ding Ding was bullied. As her uncle, shouldn't I..." Ouyang Kai explained.
"You shouldn't!"
Ouyang Fort Master interrupted sharply, "Have you forgotten what I said? We have no relationship with her! You have violated the family rules by doing this. I sentence you to confinement. Do you admit it?"
Ouyang Kai knew that Su Ding was a sensitive spot in his father's heart, and touching it would incur his wrath.
If he refused to admit it, the old man had plenty of ways to deal with him, especially since the current master of Lijing Island was the old man!
"I admit it," Ouyang Kai said reluctantly, his gaze still sidelong towards Yin Xue.
Yin Xue remained expressionless, maintaining her aloof and extraordinary demeanor, untouched by the dust of the world.
Ouyang Fort Master glared at him again. "Guards, confiscate the young master's communication devices and send him to the confinement room."
Soon, two bodyguards led Ouyang Kai away.
Yin Xue was also reassigned accommodations and spent three days sightseeing on Lijing Island.
Today was the day to depart.
Yin Xue had not seen Ouyang Kai since the first day they met, and as she thought about the events of the past few days, a sense of indescribable melancholy filled her.
Yin Xue boarded the ship with the staff.
As the ship set sail, she suddenly heard a strange movement from within a crate behind her.
Her reaction was swift, but she was still grabbed by the arm and had her mouth covered by a man as quick as a leopard.
"Mmph mmph!" Yin Xue's heart pounded in shock.
How did Ouyang Kai get out! How could he be here?!
Ouyang Kai felt the faint touch of her small mouth on his palm, a ticklish, heart-stirring sensation. However, he did not forget his purpose.
"Now that the ship has departed, if you expose me, the ship will have to turn back. But during this time, I can't guarantee I won't do anything to you... But if you keep my secret, I won't interfere with you in any way,"
Ouyang Kai whispered, leaning close to Yin Xue's ear.
Yin Xue's mind raced, although her heart was in a panic.
Given Ouyang Kai's strength, she might not be able to break free. Even if she did, everyone on the ship was from the Ouyang family. Would they protect her?
"Alright, I agree, but I have a condition."
"Speak!" Ouyang Kai asked.
"When you reach the Southern Territory, you must not harm anyone from my Yin family," Yin Xue stated firmly.
Ouyang Kai stared at her intently. "You mean your silly nephew? As long as he doesn't foolishly protect Tang Yiyi, I won't touch him."
Yin Xue knew that Ouyang Kai's actions were all for his niece.
She understood.
When she used to play with Ouyang Kai, she had heard that he had a sister who stayed in Jiangcheng.
In fact, he had always missed his sister.
Now, after more than twenty years, seeing his niece bullied, how could the usually overbearing and lawless Ouyang Kai tolerate it? Naturally, he had to seek justice for his niece!
"Alright, I promise you. Let go of me," Yin Xue said in a low voice.
Ouyang Kai still looked at her with a meaningful gaze. "I thought you would bargain with me? Little Xue'er, it seems you are quite sensible."
Yin Xue ignored him and silently pushed his hand.
Ouyang Kai finally let go and then said, "I came out this time because my niece was in trouble. She called me quite a few times the other day, and even the bodyguard I assigned to her called for help, asking me to bring people to see the Jin family patriarch. I only saw the message this morning and called back, but no one answered."
He paused. "I am very worried."
Yin Xue hadn't expected Ouyang Kai to tell her this, but she now understood why he was so determined to go to the Southern Territory.
"Su Ding... isn't she in a relationship with Jin Ye? The Jin family has a prominent position in the Southern Territory, so shouldn't she be alright?"
"It's the Jin family that locked her up!"
Ouyang Kai's face immediately darkened, his fists clenched tightly.
Upon reaching the pier, the two parted ways.
Ouyang Kai dispatched personnel from his Ouyang family businesses to accompany him to the Jin family to demand the release of Su Ding.
At the same time, Jin Ye also ordered people to take the repaired evidence, along with Zhang Jing, whose injuries had improved, towards the Jin family.
Meanwhile, Su Ding was telling stories to Xiao Xi and Tang Ran.
Little did she know, the injustice that plagued her was about to be cleared, and Tang Yiyi would be completely ruined!