Inside the director's office at the Black Coffin Society's secret stronghold.
Bai Yu lounged with his feet on the desk, idly playing with a scalpel, a cigarette dangling from his lips as he surveyed the several trembling young girls kneeling before him.
Beside the girls stood Wang Shi, a man in a suit with a middle part and glasses.
Wang Shi held a ledger and said to Bai Yu, "President, the quality of this batch of goods is excellent. All virgins, and geniuses from prestigious sects. We can sell them to Southeast Asia for about ten million each, netting us fifty million this trip."
"Mm," Bai Yu nodded. "Package these goods properly and have them shipped out after tonight."
"Yes," Wang Shi replied. He then added, "President, I have another matter to report."
Bai Yu exhaled a smoke ring and said, "At this time, our main target is the Wuhou Sect. If it's not important, don't report it and distract me."
Wang Shi adjusted his glasses. "It's about our key member, Crippled Old Man."
"Crippled Old Man?"
Upon hearing Wang Shi's words, Bai Yu immediately took his feet off the desk and asked, "What happened to him?"
Crippled Old Man was a core member of the Black Coffin Society and a rare source of combat power within their organization.
More importantly, Crippled Old Man was Bai Yu's father-in-law.
Therefore, even though Bai Yu was the president of the Black Coffin Society and had many affairs to attend to, he was exceptionally concerned about matters involving Crippled Old Man.
Wang Shi quickly stated, "I just received a distress signal from Crippled Old Man. Furthermore, a subordinate saw Crippled Old Man walking with two strangers outside the factory, approaching the premises. I suspect Crippled Old Man has been kidnapped, and our secret stronghold has been exposed."
"You scoundrel!"
Hearing Wang Shi's words, Bai Yu's face instantly turned grim. He slammed his palm onto the desk, shattering the large solid wood surface and causing the girls kneeling in the office to tremble in fear!
"Zhuge Feng's birthday banquet is imminent, and our Black Coffin Society is about to make its move. This old man has caused such a huge problem for me!"
"If the Dragon Department and the Wuhou Sect find out we're hiding here, it will be troublesome!"
Seeing Bai Yu's anger, a flicker of smugness crossed Wang Shi's eyes. He quickly fanned the flames, "President, Crippled Old Man has always been arrogant within the society due to his relationship with you as your father-in-law, and he often disobeys orders."
"Many brothers in the society are dissatisfied with him. Now that he's caused such a massive problem at this critical juncture, if he isn't punished... it might be difficult to win over the masses."
As soon as Wang Shi spoke, Bai Yu saw through his intentions. He calmed down and said, "Never mind. The priority now is to find out who is holding Crippled Old Man hostage. We'll deal with Crippled Old Man's punishment after the Wuhou Sect matter is settled."
After all, Crippled Old Man was one of the main combat forces of the Black Coffin Society. Losing such a capable general before the battle would be a significant loss for them.
More importantly, Crippled Old Man was his wife's father. If he punished Crippled Old Man too harshly, he wouldn't be able to get past his wife.
Hearing Bai Yu's words, Wang Shi knew that Bai Yu intended to suppress the matter. A shadow flickered in his eyes, but he did not show his displeasure on his face. He said solemnly, "Understood. I will arrange for people to investigate the identity of the captors."
"Mm," Bai Yu nodded. Then, as if remembering something, he added, "Go find some elite members and rescue Crippled Old Man. We also need to gather soon. The attack on the Wuhou Sect cannot afford any mistakes."
"Yes." Wang Shi bowed to Bai Yu and retreated.
At this moment, outside the factory, Crippled Old Man nervously said to Ye Ling, "The beef processing factory ahead is our Black Coffin Society's secret stronghold. Our president is here. He should be in the director's office right now. We just need to go in to find him."
As he spoke, Crippled Old Man's thoughts turned, and he continued, "Sir, I have a certain status in the Black Coffin Society. As long as you two follow me, you'll have a smooth passage. So, I hope you won't be surprised by anything that happens later."
Ye Ling was indifferent to Crippled Old Man's intentions and nodded. "Let's go. You lead the way and take us to see your president."
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Crippled Old Man responded obsequiously and then took the lead towards the factory gate, his face filled with excitement.
On his way here, he had already sent back the distress signal to the Black Coffin Society. Now that the Black Coffin Society knew his situation, they should have set up an ambush in the factory.
All he needed to do was lead Ye Ling and Zhang Xiaoxia in, and they would be caught like fish in a barrel, allowing him to get his revenge!
Seeing Crippled Old Man's growing excitement, Zhang Xiaoxia immediately felt something was amiss and whispered to Ye Ling, "Senior, why do I feel like Crippled Old Man is plotting something? Could there be a trap here?"
Ye Ling smiled. "It doesn't matter. If there's a trap, there's a trap. It won't affect our plan."
Hearing Ye Ling's answer, Zhang Xiaoxia couldn't help but pout. "And you still have the nerve to call me reckless? Aren't you a bit careless yourself?"
Ye Ling chuckled. "I'm not like you."
"How are we different?" Zhang Xiaoxia asked.
Ye Ling said, "I am much stronger than you, and also stronger than this Black Coffin Society. No matter what they do, they can't harm me, so I don't need to worry about their schemes. I can just steamroll through them anyway."
"But you, little girl, are different. Your strength is weak, and there are many powerful individuals on Earth who can kill you. Therefore, you cannot act solely on impulse. Otherwise, one day, you will fall into the hands of those evil spirits."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Zhang Xiaoxia found herself unable to refute them. She could only say, "I understand. I'll be careful from now on."
Ye Ling tapped Zhang Xiaoxia's head. "You need to take my words to heart, otherwise, if you encounter danger again, no one will be able to save you!"
Such earnest teachings from Ye Ling, if they were in the Eastern Xuan Continent, any Holy Son or Holy Daughter from any Holy Land would have treated Ye Ling's words as scripture and remembered them for life!
Only on Earth would someone dismiss Ye Ling's words as mere chatter.
However, this was also related to Ye Ling being born on Earth.
Ye Ling was much gentler with the companions he knew on Earth than he was on the Eastern Xuan Continent.
Although Zhang Xiaoxia knew Ye Ling was powerful, she couldn't feel any of his might.
Her feelings towards Ye Ling were more about reliance than reverence.
Zhang Xiaoxia rubbed her head and mumbled, "Xiaoxia understands..."
Ye Ling was accustomed to Zhang Xiaoxia's attitude. He shook his head and smiled, not lecturing her further, and followed Crippled Old Man into the factory.
As the three of them entered the processing workshop, the workshop doors immediately closed. A large number of cultivators rushed out from the surroundings, surrounding Ye Ling.
Ye Ling glanced at the murderous cultivators around him and looked at Crippled Old Man, asking with a smile, "What does this mean?"
"Oh, Sir... I'm truly sorry." Crippled Old Man stopped and turned to look at Ye Ling. "Sir... I'm old, I forgot to tell you..."
"In this factory, I have prepared a gift for you."