Tian Zui was indeed a powerful figure from the previous era. By seniority, Tian Yi had to call Tian Zui his fourth grandfather.
As a being at the peak of the Half-step Zhū Bān Lóng Xiàng realm, he was considered a formidable presence within the Qing City area. Qing City was neither overly vast nor insignificant; within its confines, only the Tian family and the Martial Arts Association were established martial arts factions, naturally placing him in a position of power.
At that moment, he took a step, his entire being appearing like a phantom as he materialized beside Ye Longlin. His emaciated fist descended towards him with a thunderous roar.
His fist, as bony as a dried husk, clearly revealed the bone structure, yet this did not detract from his status as a Half-step Zhū Bān Lóng Xiàng expert.
However... Ye Longlin merely took a light, effortless step. Tian Zui couldn't even discern how Ye Longlin had evaded the punch; it had merely grazed past his fist!
"I do not wish to engage in combat today, therefore, I grant you a reprieve. I hope you do not court death."
Ye Longlin shook his head slightly, and with that, he vanished from everyone's sight.
Tian Zui was bewildered. While his punch might not have been fatal, the ease with which his opponent had evaded it, coupled with the latter's apparent composure, seemed impossible.
Unless the opponent's cultivation level surpassed his own, such calmness and ease would be unfathomable.
"This is impossible. A young man not yet thirty cannot possibly possess a cultivation higher than mine."
He shook his head, his eyes narrowing, yet he could find no explanation.
"Fourth Grandfather, my daughter is still in his hands! How could you let him escape? Shishi is also your great-granddaughter!"
Tian Yi spoke with great urgency, his daughter still held captive. According to their captors' plan, her eyeballs were to be harvested at midnight tonight.
He absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen!
Tian Zui shot Tian Yi a cold glance. "Useless! You've been bullied right to your doorstep! You should know what they intend to do. Deal with it yourself, and contact me if you require my intervention!"
As a Half-step Zhū Bān Lóng Xiàng expert, he possessed his own pride. The fact that Ye Longlin had escaped his grasp right before his eyes was a blow to his reputation.
This was the first person to escape from his clutches in many years, and no matter what, he had to die, especially since he had already offended the Tian family.
At that moment, the butler suddenly rushed over, his face etched with anxiety.
"Patriarch, bad news! Something has happened!!"
"Miss's actions have been exposed by the media! Almost everyone in the city is denouncing us now. Countless media outlets have exaggerated the story, placing us on a pedestal of shame. The Qing City Daily couldn't suppress it; they still let it be published!"
Upon hearing this, the patriarch's face instantly darkened.
Tian Yi, enraged, kicked a stool and cursed, "Useless! All of you are useless! Can't even handle such a minor matter! Couldn't you have threatened them? What have you been doing!"
Tian Yi also knew that once this matter was exposed, for a considerable period to come, the Tian family would be inundated with visitors from various departments every day. If even the slightest evidence were found, they would be convicted immediately!
The butler gritted his teeth. "Patriarch, I did threaten them, but the other party said their subordinates wouldn't listen. He personally went to the scene to suppress it, but it was still released by them."
As he finished speaking, numerous anonymous calls flooded his phone, all inquiring about these matters, and some even asking if the upcoming surgery could still proceed.
"You've made this mess, clean it up yourself."
Tian Zui snorted coldly, clearly displeased with Tian Yi. This was the most significant issue.
Under normal circumstances, the Tian family would have taken decades to become a quasi-royal family. However, due to this incident, they were now being recognized as a quasi-royal family, but the risks and opportunities were immense.
If no one had discovered it, it would have been fine; they could have slowly discarded it later. But to have it exposed at such a critical juncture meant there was no easy way out. After all, it was Tian Shishi's charity gala tonight, and exposing such a matter at this time was undoubtedly a mockery!
Furthermore, for a charity worker to be secretly engaged in such deeds and then have it exposed was an aggravating factor.
Speaking of respecting life and revering life, yet secretly disregarding it.
Anyone would find it absurd.
It was simply laughable.
"Immediately seal off all locations, disperse all personnel, and arrange for them to go abroad in batches, returning after this matter has passed."
Tian Yi took a deep breath and issued instructions. Going abroad was the most crucial step. Moreover, at present, the Dragon Guard had not targeted any of them; those they did focus on were high-ranking Tian family members like Tian Shishi and himself.
The minor figures, though important, were not as critical as they were.
As long as they all left the country, even if their hidden locations were investigated, there would be no witnesses. They would be powerless to do anything to them!
This was the most secure approach.
"Understood."
After the butler departed, Tian Yi stared in the direction Ye Longlin had left, his expression shifting between gloom and determination, a fierce glint in his eyes!
The other party was intent on destroying them completely!
"Ye Longlin, if you want to destroy us, then let's see who falls first!"
...
Yuan Gang and Ye Longlin, after leaving, headed directly to the hospital. After depositing Tian Shishi at the hospital, they returned directly to Huijin Haoyuan.
Upon her arrival at the hospital, Tian Shishi would be administered anesthesia by a specialist until tomorrow.
Little would arrive later to prepare for the surgery.
"Boss, Fang Cunxin is still in Nan Province. According to his training plan, he'll arrive in three days. What's the next step?"
Yuan Gang inquired. Fang Cunxin was truly quite young; if he were a bit older, he could be sent directly to the military. But for now, he was still a bit short of that.
"Have Hei Long take her to military academy for a year. After a year, send her to the military."
Ye Longlin paused for a moment before setting the course. Yuan Gang nodded in agreement.
However, even next year, she would only be seventeen. Enlisting in the military at that age was still considered young, but it was alright; she could understand and grasp many things.
"Then, are we still going to the hospital tonight?"
He was asking if they should still go to the hospital when Little underwent the corneal transplant surgery tonight, as it would be very late, past midnight.
Ye Longlin narrowed his eyes. "Yes."
"The Tian family will not let this go easily. They will surely cause trouble then. Tian Yi will not allow his daughter to become blind, so he will definitely send people to rescue her.
Go and inform the Dragon Pavilion soldiers to guard the hospital from now on. Once any suspicious individuals are found, apprehend them directly and notify the Dragon Guard Bureau to take them away."