Ye Longlin took a sip of tea. Liu Yuanshan crawled in from the doorway, his head deeply bowed, not daring to look up.
"Mr. Ye suppresses the current era. Yuanshan dares not claim to be an old acquaintance."
Liu Yuanshan had completely recognized the situation today and did not dare to say more.
Seated before him was the rumored Dragon Pavilion Master. Even during the live broadcast of the Glory Hall meetings, a chair was reserved for this existence, even if... he wasn't present!
This already demonstrated his status.
If he were to doubt the authenticity of his identity now, it would be no different from seeking death.
After all, a young man with a stern and imposing aura, possessing the majesty of someone accustomed to being in positions of power, made it difficult for people not to think of him as a person of great importance.
"Is that so? Not to mention that it was not you who pursued me back then."
Wang Dahai, sitting on a stool on the other side, felt his scalp tingle upon hearing this.
He was unaware of the grievances between these powerful figures, but now, the person who had pursued Ye Longlin back then could only kneel here, not daring to claim acquaintance, which clearly explained everything.
This young man definitely possessed an extraordinary status, perhaps even countless times more powerful than Liu Yuanshan, the Director of the Zhenwu Division.
Otherwise, Liu Yuanshan would not be kneeling here!
Liu Yuanshan swallowed and said, "It... it was me..."
Ye Longlin put down the newspaper, cradled his teacup, and smiled, "You should know what I'm thinking, right?"
Rumor had it that the Dragon Pavilion Master was iron-blooded, unmatched, and ruthless.
He had single-handedly elevated the Dragon Pavilion above the military, making it a sacred land yearned for by all soldiers. This was accompanied by countless bloodsheds and fallen souls.
There was also a rumor that at the very beginning of the Dragon Pavilion's establishment, many people had opposed it, even threatening to dismiss the Dragon Pavilion Master's authority.
However, within just two days, these people had a complete change of heart. In the final meeting of the Glory Hall, they all cast affirmative votes, with no one dissenting.
Out of the thirteen voters, only ten could participate in the vote at the Glory Hall. As for the remaining three, they seemed to have retired to their homes.
Liu Yuanshan naturally understood what Ye Longlin was thinking, a bitter expression appearing on his face.
"I... I know."
Ye Longlin remained silent, picking up the newspaper again.
What he wanted was very simple, and Liu Yuanshan knew it clearly: he wanted Liu Yuanshan dead!
Since things had reached this point, he was also very clear about his fate. Who on earth would want to die if they could live!
He gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Ye, considering the contributions I've made to the Southern Province Zhenwu Division, please spare my life. I was also coerced by the Ye family. The fundamental reason for all this lies with the Ye family!
The Ye family is powerful, and I had no room to resist. If I didn't agree to their demands, they would have hunted me down too. I had no choice."
He wanted to live; he didn't want to die!
But now, whether he could live depended on Ye Longlin's attitude. If Ye Longlin's attitude was firm, he would have only one path left!
"You do whatever the Ye family tells you to do. Are you that obedient?"
Ye Longlin asked suddenly, his movements not ceasing. He placed a palm on Liu Yidao's head. With a dull thud, his head made zero-contact with the wall. The clean white wall was instantly stained with blood, blindingly bright.
Due to the immense force, Liu Yidao was directly knocked unconscious.
"Try having the Ye family come to save him."
Ye Longlin pointed at the unconscious Liu Yidao and said lightly.
Liu Yuanshan: "..."
Boom!
Ye Longlin kicked Liu Yuanshan's shoulder, sending him flying and smashing against the wall, causing a web-like crack to appear on its surface.
"Try having the Ye family come to save you? Also, you don't have any objections to me hitting your disciple, do you?"
Liu Yuanshan endured the pain and knelt again, his head buried, trembling, he said, "No... no."
Liu Yuanshan had initially thought that Ye Longlin, given his status, would not lay hands on him no matter what. But now, he realized he was terribly mistaken.
This man had fought for half his life, killed countless people, and was one of the foremost generals in Great Xia. How could he not have a temper?
How could twenty years of military service not leave him with any temper, let alone the fact that he had nearly died by his hand back then? This grudge could not go unavenged!
Ye Longlin crossed his legs, a cigarette appearing in his hand at some unknown time. He said casually, "Think about how you want to die. My time is limited."
Liu Yuanshan: "..."
Xie Wenzhan: "..."
This person was truly too overbearing, making the other party, who knew he was going to kill them, choose their own method of death.
It was truly... considerate!
Xuan Niao interjected at the opportune moment, "The person next to him is the new Director of the Zhenwu Division. I brought him here today to await sentencing at Liu Yuanshan's residence. Anyone who associates with that old dog Liu Yuanshan is not a good person."
Xie Wenzhan: "..."
He had just insulted him again!
But now that he had been singled out, he had to show his stance. He respectfully clasped his fists and said, "Xie Wenzhan, Director of the Southern Province Zhenwu Division, greets Mr. Ye."
Ye Longlin glanced at him, then withdrew his gaze, saying nothing.
Since he remained silent, Xie Wenzhan did not dare to straighten up, maintaining that posture.
It was quite uncomfortable.
"Mr. Ye, do not push your luck too far. I have considerable influence in the Southern Province, and I have just retired. Whether it's connections or relationships, they are still intact. A person like you should cherish your reputation and not bother with minor figures like me; that is what someone of your stature should do."
The unspoken implication was that Ye Longlin had better not kill him, otherwise, the people he knew might report it to the capital, and it would reach the Glory Hall, where someone would surely criticize him for it.
Great figures all cherished their reputation; no one was an exception, as no one wanted to have their clothes stained.
Ye Longlin put down the newspaper and looked at him with a half-smile, "Since you are unwilling, I, this King, do not mind sending you on your way."
As soon as these words were spoken, the conference room fell silent again. Many people did not even dare to breathe, for fear of attracting Ye Longlin's attention and being sent on their way as well.
Liu Yuanshan suddenly stood up, his eyes red, and growled, "I have explained the events of the past. I was also forced, but you are so aggressive. Do you truly not consider that killing me will splash blood on you!"
As the Director of the Zhenwu Division, his death would cause a stir that could even reach the Glory Hall.
He did not believe that Ye Longlin would actually dare to kill him.
The powerful valued their reputations. Was he going to be the exception?
Liu Yuanshan truly did not believe he would dare to kill him!
Ye Longlin shook his head slightly, then stood up, his eyes fixed on him, "If I kill you, who in this world would dare to utter a word against me?"