"Ugh..."
Looking at Dongfang Mingyue's expression, Ye Cangtian was speechless. He said, "Sister Mingyue, I think you'd better just strike me down! What do I know about matters of the heart!"
"Matters of the heart my foot! I don't have any feelings for him at all!"
As she spoke, Dongfang Mingyue leaned closer and said very seriously, "Don't blame me for not warning you beforehand! If you mess this up, I'll go to the capital and tell Tang Xinwan that I like you, and I'll be the dominant one, and she'll be the subordinate one!"
"..."
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian's mouth twitched again. If that really happened, his home life would definitely be in turmoil!
But then again, it was the first time he had seen Dongfang Mingyue behave so rudely. It seemed this matter had thoroughly angered her.
After a moment of silence, Ye Cangtian had no choice but to say helplessly, "Alright, I'll try my best. I'll try my best, okay!"
"It's not trying your best, it's a must..."
Before Dongfang Mingyue could finish her sentence, the sound of footsteps echoed.
In an instant, Dongfang Mingyue's face darkened.
The person who arrived was none other than Ye Yaoyang and his son, who had just provoked her anger. Seeing them, she wished she could rush forward and strangle them.
"Oh, what's wrong? Who made Miss Mingyue angry?"
As soon as he entered the room, Ye Yaoyang saw Dongfang Mingyue's displeased expression. He quickly forced a smile and stepped forward to inquire, acting as if he were avenging her.
Who else could it be but you, you old scoundrel!
Dongfang Mingyue grumbled fiercely in her heart, glancing at him and saying, "It's nothing, just some people with no shame, always having wild fantasies!"
"This..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yaoyang was taken aback. He hadn't clearly heard the commotion in the room when he arrived.
Now, hearing this, he was bewildered, not knowing who she was referring to.
Seeing that Dongfang Mingyue was still angry, Ye Cangtian quickly stepped forward and said, "Dean Ye, please don't overthink it. Sister Mingyue was attacked today and is in a bad mood, so her words are a bit inappropriate..."
"I am here precisely because of this matter."
Ye Yaoyang said slowly, "For something like this to happen in the Liehuo Academy truly makes me ashamed. Please rest assured, I will provide you with an explanation as quickly as possible."
"Hmph!"
Dongfang Mingyue snorted lightly, turned her head, and continued, "Forgive my bluntness, but what happened today has somewhat disappointed me with Liehuo Academy."
"And I think instead of wasting time explaining to me, it would be better to hurry up and find the people from the Viper Hall!"
"This..."
Looking at Dongfang Mingyue's gloomy expression, Ye Yaoyang's brow gradually furrowed.
After all, he was the dean of Liehuo Academy, and the way she spoke showed him no respect, making it difficult for him to back down.
Thinking this, Ye Yaoyang quickly said, "Miss Mingyue, please rest assured. I have already arranged for people to investigate. However, I did come here with something to discuss with you."
Hmm?
Dongfang Mingyue looked at him suspiciously, her expression as if to say, "Speak your piece, and then get lost!"
"It's like this, Mr. Ye mentioned the Viper Hall at the banquet yesterday."
"I think what Mr. Ye said makes sense. As righteous individuals, we should act against such evil forces to prevent them from harming others!"
"Therefore, I have decided that Liehuo Academy will go to war with the Five Poisons Sect to completely eliminate the Viper Hall!"
Originally, he had planned to mention this matter to Dongfang Mingyue later. But seeing that she was taking her anger out on him because of the attack, he decided to bring it up first.
This way, it might alleviate some of Dongfang Mingyue's anger.
This...
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Mingyue was slightly stunned, her expression not changing much.
If he had proposed eliminating the Viper Hall before, she would have wholeheartedly agreed.
The weaker the evil forces became, the fewer people would be harmed by them.
But the current situation was different. It was Ye Cangtian who had brought up this matter before, precisely to delay Liehuo Academy's cooperation with the Hidden Group.
If it were just cooperation, it would be fine. But after hearing Ye Cangtian's speculation about the two of them, Dongfang Mingyue immediately understood Ye Yaoyang's intentions.
That was clearly to use the guise of cooperation to openly place Ye Zhenghao by her side, thereby fulfilling their despicable purpose!
Therefore, Dongfang Mingyue felt no joy upon hearing this.
However, she was still a little curious about Ye Yaoyang's change of heart.
After all, at the banquet last night, when this matter was brought up, he had been evasive.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian, who also heard this, maintained his composure, but grumbled inwardly, "What a cunning old fox!"
He was hitting three birds with one stone.
First, it was to appease Dongfang Mingyue and lower her psychological defenses.
Second, it was to avenge his son and himself, as Ye Yaoyang doted on his son and was surely an expert at protecting his offspring.
Finally, it was to use this opportunity to offer a pledge of allegiance to the Hidden Group, thereby facilitating their cooperation.
Thinking this, and seeing that Dongfang Mingyue remained silent, Ye Cangtian quickly said, "Dean Ye is truly chivalrous! If the Viper Hall can truly be eliminated, it would be a great meritorious deed!"
"It's my duty, my duty. I dare not speak of merit."
Ye Yaoyang waved his hands, saying humbly.
After a pause, Ye Yaoyang spoke again, "I have some matters to attend to on my end, so I will take my son back now. You two rest well, and feel free to come find me if you need anything."
Seeing Ye Cangtian bow to him, Ye Yaoyang did not hesitate and turned to leave.
There was nothing he could do. Dongfang Mingyue was in a bad mood, so he should leave quickly to avoid becoming her scapegoat.
...
In a civilian house in Liehuo Village.
Smoke curled from the courtyard, and several burly men were gathered around a bonfire, eating barbecued skewers.
Before long, a man crept into the courtyard. Seeing that he was not being followed, he closed the courtyard gate.
"Boss, I've investigated."
"Liehuo Academy has already started investigating the matter of Lieyan Mountain..."
"As expected. Don't panic!"
Listening to his subordinate, the man in charge nodded and continued, "Who have they dispatched?"
The subordinate quickly replied, "Just some guard squads from Liehuo Academy. As for whether there are people in the shadows, I'm not sure!"
"Heh, sit down and have some skewers!"
Hearing this, the man in charge moved over and continued, "It's no big deal, just some guards. If they really find us, we'll just eliminate them."
In his eyes, although the guards of Liehuo Academy were stronger than those of other forces, they were no match for him and were not worth worrying about.
Besides, he hadn't made no arrangements. Upon learning that he had failed to eliminate those few people, he had immediately arranged for his men to flee, and had even left a few clues.
Therefore, whether it was in the open or in the dark, he didn't care. His fleeing brothers would surely lead them on a wild goose chase.
On the other side, the subordinate sat beside the man.
After eating a couple of skewers, he seemed to recall something and quickly said, "Oh right, Boss, I also got some news. Dongfang Mingyue was very angry after being attacked and has decided to investigate the matter personally!"
"However, Dongfang Mingyue will only be responsible for the investigation outside the village. The investigation within the village will still rely on the Liehuo Academy guards."
Hmm?
Hearing this, the man in charge's eyes instantly lit up.
If they acted together, it would be difficult to eliminate them all at once. But if they were separated, it would present an opportunity.
If they could capture Dongfang Mingyue, they could threaten Ye Cangtian. Even if Ye Cangtian didn't comply, they could kill Dongfang Mingyue and vent their anger.
Thinking this, the man in charge asked, "Is Dongfang Mingyue investigating alone, or is she accompanied?"
"I'm not sure about the specifics."
The subordinate shook his head and continued, "However, I think to ensure Dongfang Mingyue's safety, Ye Cangtian is likely to accompany her on the investigation..."
"Hmm, then we'll have to plan carefully."
Hearing this, the man in charge furrowed his brow. Ye Cangtian was not an easy person to deal with.
If they missed this opportunity, once Dongfang Mingyue returned to Liehuo Academy, they would have to wait for a long time to find another chance to strike.
But if they were to act forcefully, they had to plan meticulously.
Otherwise, before they could control Dongfang Mingyue, they might be eliminated by her.
...