“This is trespassing. Do you know that’s against the law?” Liu Yuanshan said coldly, as the Zhenwu Division officers surrounded him.
The most crucial point was that his premises were under strict guard, and theoretically, not even a bird should be able to fly in. How did this woman get in? It seemed to defy common sense.
Xuan Niao narrowed her eyes, "Are you saying my master is some nobody?"
Liu Yuanshan seemed to have figured something out, a smile playing on his lips. "So, you're someone here to cause trouble for my disciple. Interesting."
"Could it be that my token no longer holds any sway, causing all of you to be so audacious as to come to my manor to fetch someone? It seems that since my retirement, many people in the southern province have forgotten about me, Liu Yuanshan."
These words carried significant weight, showcasing Liu Yuanshan's powerful backing. After all, for this local emperor, everyone showed him respect. Such a situation shouldn't have occurred. Of course, if it did, it could only mean one thing: the other party wasn't afraid of him at all.
Xuan Niao spoke softly, "My master's surname is Ye, and he is the Master of the Dragon Pavilion."
Liu Yuanshan: "..."
This statement was like an invisible slap, striking him directly across the face, leaving him completely stunned.
Master of the Dragon Pavilion.
Was he the Master of the Dragon Pavilion he was thinking of? If the one causing trouble for Zexin Group was the Master of the Dragon Pavilion, then... then...
A chill shot straight to the crown of his head, coursing through his limbs. Although his face remained composed, his heart was already churning like a stormy sea. Xuan Niao's presence in his manor already demonstrated her considerable martial prowess, at least comparable to Liu Yuanshan's. Now, mentioning the Master of the Dragon Pavilion wanting to see him personally.
Hiss, hiss.
Liu Yuanshan froze in place. His earlier intention to mock Ye Longlin as a nobody had, upon learning of the latter's identity, caused his legs to tremble, his complexion turning ashen. Damn it. Why would someone like this appear in the humble southern province, and even more unfortunately, have the nerve to provoke him! Thinking about the token he had arrogantly asked Liu Zhidong to deliver to the other party, he felt like dying. Now that his identity was revealed, Liu Yuanshan felt sweat beads trickling down his forehead. In the cold wind, his scalp seemed to prickle. People like him could only exert their authority within the southern province. If they were truly placed in the capital, they wouldn't even qualify to carry someone's shoes. Although he hailed from the capital, the reason for his presence in the southern province was something he knew all too well. In an instant, Liu Yuanshan truly panicked, losing all his previous nonchalant demeanor.
"My master still holds a grudge over your pursuit from years ago, and therefore, he has sent me to personally invite you," Xuan Niao continued, her words causing his gaze to tremble even more. The fear that penetrated his soul made his entire body quiver.
The pursuit? He had only engaged in one pursuit in so many years, and that was the pursuit of the Ye family twenty years ago.
"This... this... the current Master of the Dragon Pavilion..." He harbored a bold guess in his heart. If this guess were true, he would understand the fundamental reason for all of this.
Xuan Niao, seeing his confusion, proactively explained, "It's as you suspect."
Swish.
Liu Yuanshan slumped onto the stool, his eyes vacant and dull, his heart chilling by half. He never expected that the current Master of the Dragon Pavilion would be that child from back then. If he had known this day would come, he would never have pursued them back then. Unfortunately, there was no such thing as a regret pill in this world.
"My master has been waiting for quite some time. If we wait a little longer, it will be time for lunch," Xuan Niao said coldly, checking her tactical watch. She urged them to hurry.
"You have five minutes. Oh, and by the way, you must be the new Director of the Zhenwu Division, right? Perfect, let's travel together. People who associate with Liu Yuanshan are all bad sorts. Let's take care of them all together, since you're all birds of a feather."
Xie Wenzhan felt like crying without tears. "Miss, I'm just here to visit Liu Yuanshan. It has nothing to do with me. After all, Liu Yuanshan has been established in the southern province for a long time. If I didn't come to visit, a single word from him could make my work difficult!!" Xie Wenzhan also never expected Ye Longlin to specifically demand Liu Yuanshan at this moment. And not only that, but he had someone come to fetch him! He had no doubt that if Liu Yuanshan maintained a defiant attitude, the other party would resort to ruthless means! This was no joke! The Dragon Pavilion was a more pure and violent organization than the military. If one provoked them, they could only pray for their own good fortune. After all, no one had yet managed to gain an advantage over the Dragon Pavilion.
Slap!
A resounding slap landed squarely on Xie Wenzhan's face. Xuan Niao looked at him coldly, leaving him with only one sentence: "In any case, you have five minutes. If you are not at Zexin Group within five minutes, you will bear the consequences." After saying this, Xuan Niao strode away, paying them no mind.
Xie Wenzhan sighed deeply. It seemed today was unavoidable, but it also seemed that the big tree of Liu Yuanshan in the southern province was about to fall! Of course, this had little to do with him. He had only just arrived, and he hadn't done anything wrong before.
Five minutes later, outside the Zexin Group conference room.
"I'll go see him." Liu Yuanshan took a deep breath. Despite his efforts to control his emotions, his heart couldn't help but pound. After all, he had never imagined that he would have the chance to interact with a high-profile figure like Ye Longlin in his lifetime.
"Liu Yuanshan requests to see Mr. Ye!" he said respectfully at the conference room door.
There was no response from inside, and Liu Yuanshan's heart grew uneasy. Helplessly, he adjusted his tone and continued, "Former Director of the Zhenwu Division, requests to see Mr. Ye!" He thought that this time, with his lowered posture, the other party would at least show some courtesy. However, there was still silence from within, not a single sound. This made Liu Yuanshan even more fearful. The more superior the attitude displayed by the other party, the more his heart trembled. After a moment of contemplation, he glanced at the people around him. To survive, he had to humble himself. Otherwise, if the person inside became angry, no one present could withstand it.
"Sinner Liu Yuanshan requests to see Mr. Ye!" Gritting his teeth, he finally made up his mind. With a thud, he knelt down, his voice devoid of any sense of humiliation.
Inside, Ye Longlin finally spoke slowly, "Liu Yuanshan, we are old acquaintances, after all. We met over twenty years ago. Why the grand gesture?"