"Very well, send me all the information regarding Yun Gong."
Upon hearing Tian Yuan's words, Ye Ling noted the residual aura he had found in the dilapidated house, then began to read the Yun Gong data sent by Tian Yuan.
Yun Gong, a reclusive great clan, originated in the Han Dynasty and moved overseas in its entirety during the Qing Dynasty. Its headquarters are now in Northern Europe, where it is an invisible overlord, secretly controlling numerous countries and financial groups.
The wealth controlled by Yun Gong, even when compared to the top-tier Tian Yi Financial Group of today, is not inferior.
Internationally, apart from Hong Chen Ge, the universally acknowledged unparalleled overlord, Yun Gong can be considered a top-tier force.
In China, Yun Gong also maintains a branch. Although its influence is not as great as Long Bu, it is still a super-first-class force, and even Long Bu dares not provoke it lightly.
"This Yun Gong is one of the international invisible overlords, with many countries under its control. Their influence is deeply entrenched worldwide, making complete eradication... basically impossible."
"What Tian Yuan collected is also information from Yun Gong's headquarters. Information about Yun Gong's Chinese branch is scarce; I'll have to investigate it myself..."
Ye Ling had a general understanding of Yun Gong's status on Earth. After a moment of contemplation, he reviewed all the clues he had obtained.
Then, Ye Ling asked Yang Qi, "By the way, haven't you been investigating Yun Gong all these years? Have you found any useful information?"
Regarding Ye Ling's question, Yang Qi, at this moment, answered truthfully without reservation. He immediately said to Ye Ling, "Yun Gong is a reclusive force and rarely interacts with society. I know very little about them."
"However, my investigation over the past decade has not been without results. I know they have a stronghold in the southern part of Xichuan Province where they secretly traffic women and smuggle various contraband to obtain operating funds."
"At that stronghold, they also seem to have a connection with a force called Hong Chen Ge. However, Hong Chen Ge appears to be even more mysterious than Yun Gong. I only found out that they have a website that can provide mercenaries with special abilities. I don't know any other information about Hong Chen Ge."
"Hong Chen Ge?" Hearing Yang Qi's words, a sharp glint flashed in Ye Ling's eyes.
Yun Gong's connection with Hong Chen Ge... Combining this with Li Xiaomei's death makes things interesting.
Hong Chen Ge also wants the device Li Xiaomei possessed!
To be precise, it's not Hong Chen Ge, but the mastermind manipulating Ye Feng and orchestrating all of this, who wants Li Xiaomei's item!
Li Xiaomei's device is considered scrap by many, but for those who need to accomplish great things and operate in secret, it is an invaluable treasure!
Ye Ling didn't need to think to know how desperately the mastermind behind the scenes wanted the device invented by Li Xiaomei!
If that's the case, then simply eliminating all Yun Gong personnel would be a waste of resources.
Ye Ling said to Yang Qi, "I've changed my mind. I'll spare Yun Gong for now. They still have great utility, and I need your help with something."
Yang Qi was taken aback, "M-Master?"
He was somewhat bewildered by Ye Ling's sudden statement.
Ye Ling explained, "Since Hong Chen Ge is also involved in this matter, Li Xiaomei's death is not simply a case of Yun Gong acting alone; it involves something much larger."
"If we rashly eliminate Yun Gong, not only will it not resolve the issue, but it will also make things more complicated."
Yang Qi didn't fully understand what Ye Ling meant by Hong Chen Ge's actions, but he had long since recognized Ye Ling's authority. At this moment, he chose to believe Ye Ling without hesitation and said, "Master, please speak. As long as I can do it, I will do my utmost!"
Regardless of the process, as long as the outcome is the destruction of Yun Gong, that is enough!
Seeing that Yang Qi did not refuse, Ye Ling nodded. Then he said, "This is your ancestral home. Since someone found this place and took the letter from under the locust tree, it means it's easy for Yun Gong to find you."
"But you haven't had any accidents all these years. Have you ever thought about why?"
Yang Qi shook his head, "I've also been wondering about this... All the people Li Xiaomei knew were killed, and only I am safe. I don't know what their plan is."
Ye Ling corrected him, "Not just you. Your daughter with Li Xiaomei is also alive."
"Master, you mean?" Yang Qi paused, suddenly thinking of something.
Ye Ling continued, "Whether it's you or Li Xiaoxiao, you are actually Li Xiaomei's closest people. They kept you alive, likely to use you to find the device invented by Li Xiaomei."
"I suspect that at some point you weren't aware of, they have secretly searched your memories. However, your memories are fragmented, and they returned empty-handed, so they could only let you live, hoping to find Li Xiaomei's belongings through your hands."
Yang Qi took two steps back, incredulously, "They... are keeping me captive?"
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Yang Qi's emotions were somewhat on the verge of collapse.
Although only this explanation made sense as to why he was still alive after they found his ancestral home, the thought of him being merely a lab rat for others, and his years of hiding being meaningless, made him feel like he was about to faint.
Recovering his composure, Yang Qi still had some doubts and asked, "If they kept me alive to find the device Xiaomei invented, then why did they set a trap here?"
"I'm the only one who comes here. If I die here, won't they lose the chance to find Xiaomei's device?"
Ye Ling said, "Perhaps from the very beginning, they didn't place much hope on you... If you die, you die. After all, Li Xiaoxiao is still alive, and she is the focus of their surveillance."
"Those people don't know about the existence of a second letter. At most, you're just a scumbag who abandoned his wife and child. The reason you're still alive is probably a case of 'treating a dead horse as if it were alive'."
"I..." Regarding Ye Ling's words, Yang Qi could only offer a wry smile, unsure of what to say.
Although it was better if the people from Yun Gong paid less attention to him, Ye Ling's words made Yang Qi feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Ye Ling continued, "However, if you don't die and manage to walk out of here alive, it's highly likely to re-attract their attention. The people from Yun Gong should come looking for you again."
"Come looking for me again..." Yang Qi swallowed slightly, vaguely sensing that Ye Ling intended to make use of this situation. He then asked, "Master, you... want me to be bait after I go out?"
"It seems you're not that foolish." Ye Ling chuckled and nodded, "I want you to find Li Xiaomei's device after you go out, carry it with you, and lure them out."
Yang Qi's eyes lit up slightly, "After luring them out, Master will capture them all in one fell swoop?"
If that were the case, he would willingly serve as dangerous bait!
However, at this moment, Ye Ling shook his head, shattering Yang Qi's hope.
Ye Ling said, "No... I won't make a move. The device you have will be snatched by the people from Yun Gong, and you will also be killed."
As Ye Ling's words fell, the smile on Yang Qi's face instantly froze!
This, this...
Is this plan for real?
His mind went blank.
Seeing Yang Qi's frozen smile, Ye Ling chuckled, "Of course, I will prepare another body for reincarnation for you. Before your soul goes to the underworld for reincarnation, I will have the Black and White Impermanence bring it over. Not only will you not die, but you will also gain a younger, more powerful physique. You can change your name and start a new life."
"The rest will be up to me."
Yang Qi: "Black and White Impermanence? Reincarnation? Master, what... what are you talking about?"
Yang Qi was completely bewildered.
He felt that this world was a bit too insane!