It was after work.
Ye Cangtian's figure appeared punctually in the underground parking lot of the branch.
Following his usual habit, Ye Cangtian parked the car near the elevator entrance, making it convenient for Tang Xinwan to get in after work.
However, today, Ye Cangtian felt something was off, as if an eye was watching him from the shadows.
Yet, despite scanning his surroundings and using his senses, he detected no abnormality.
Could it be that he had been too tense lately?
Ye Cangtian mused inwardly. At that moment, the elevator doors opened, and Tang Xinwan emerged with her colleagues, carrying her backpack.
"You damn idiot, what are you looking around for?"
After getting into the car, Tang Xinwan asked, noticing Ye Cangtian wasn't starting the engine immediately but was scanning the surroundings.
"Nothing, it's nothing."
Ye Cangtian shook his head, but his mind was still preoccupied.
Regardless, Tang Xinwan was already picked up, and with him around, it didn't matter if some insignificant characters showed up.
With that thought, Ye Cangtian started the car and left the building.
They drove at breakneck speed, and before long, Ye Cangtian and Tang Xinwan returned to the villa.
"My dear wife, you go inside and rest. I'll wash the car outside."
After getting out of the car, Ye Cangtian sent Tang Xinwan away.
While driving back, he had clearly noticed a car following them. If his guess was correct, their target was him.
And judging by the other car's speed, they should arrive here in less than two minutes and reveal themselves.
Ye Cangtian didn't want this sort of thing to disrupt Tang Xinwan's life, so he sent her away, intending to face it alone.
Not long after!
Dada da...
Figures descended from the surrounding courtyard walls.
They wore camouflage uniforms, with rattlesnake insignia on their chests.
The Rattlesnake Mercenary Group?
A cold smile appeared on Ye Cangtian's face. This time, it wasn't some minor characters. The Rattlesnake Mercenary Group was at least among the top five in the mercenary world.
Now that the Rattlesnake Mercenary Group had appeared, the people from the Japanese Ninjutsu division should also be close.
After all, the Rattlesnake and the Ninjutsu division had been colluding recently; it was likely a joint operation this time.
Seeing the group appear, Ye Cangtian greeted them with a bright smile, "Welcome, esteemed guests. May I ask which member of the Rattlesnake Mercenary Group graces us with their presence?"
"Rattlesnake Mercenary Group, Eighth Legion, Legion Commander Hughes!"
The man at the head, seeing Ye Cangtian walk towards him, spoke coldly, though he was somewhat surprised.
"Heh, even a distinguished Legion Commander is acting as a pawn. You truly think highly of me!"
Ye Cangtian smiled slightly.
This was indeed beyond his expectations. Rattlesnake had only nine Legion Commanders, and he never thought they would send one.
Furthermore, he appeared in the first wave. It seemed Rattlesnake had invested heavily.
"Not necessarily a pawn, but perhaps the Yama who will take your life!"
Hughes glanced at Ye Cangtian and sneered, then waved his hand.
The next moment, the twenty-odd mercenaries beside him took out their military daggers.
Originally, they wanted to bring some heavy weaponry, but China's checks in this regard were too strict, making it impossible. In their desperation, they had to resort to cold weapons to deal with Ye Cangtian.
However, in Hughes's opinion, this was sufficient.
These twenty-odd mercenaries were all seasoned veterans, capable of fighting. Their cultivation might not match that of a Yellow-level master,
but their combat effectiveness was definitely not weak. Each of them had been tempered in the crucible of life and death, and they cooperated seamlessly.
Coupled with their numerical advantage, dealing with Ye Cangtian should not be a problem.
"Alas, by doing this, you're bringing them here to die."
"Listen to my advice. It's still not too late to turn back now, otherwise, these elite soldiers will be lost for nothing."
Looking at the mercenaries exuding a fierce killing intent, Ye Cangtian couldn't help but sigh.
He could tell at a glance that these mercenaries were definitely elites, fearless of death. Ordinary masters might indeed stumble.
But facing him, it wasn't enough. The gap between them could not be bridged by combat experience and intricate coordination.
"Ye Cangtian, I know you are strong, but you must understand that a fierce tiger cannot withstand a pack of wolves!"
"Therefore, I advise you to be more low-key. That way, you'll suffer less pain when you die later."
Hughes's gaze swept over Ye Cangtian, and he said coldly.
"Alas! A fierce tiger cannot withstand a pack of wolves, that's true!"
"But the question is, are you a pack of wolves? In my eyes, you are nothing but a bunch of rotten onions and rotten eggs!"
"To be honest, killing you is too easy. I'm too lazy to even lift a finger!"
Disdain flashed in Ye Cangtian's eyes as he walked forward step by step. Since they refused to retreat, there was no other option but to make them stay.
"Hmph!"
Hughes snorted upon hearing this and raised his hand, saying, "Brothers, some people look down on us! What should we do?"
"Kill!"
The more than twenty men responded with a deafening roar, then charged towards Ye Cangtian with their daggers.
"Alas, truly courting death!"
Seeing the mercenaries rush forward, a hint of indignant killing intent flickered in Ye Cangtian's eyes.
He had not wanted to disturb Tang Xinwan, but that roar just now would likely make it impossible to hide.
The thought made him furious. His figure flickered, and he went to meet them.
Inside the villa, Tang Xinwan, Gu Yue, and Gu Qin were still eating when the sound suddenly came, and the three of them paused.
"What sound?"
Tang Xinwan asked curiously.
Gu Yue smiled faintly and quickly replied, "Perhaps someone is watching a military drama?"
"Yes, yes, I was watching a military drama on my tablet, and I forgot to turn it off while eating," Gu Qin quickly corroborated.
Hearing this, Tang Xinwan nodded. Military dramas often featured charges.
On the other side, seeing Tang Xinwan's doubts dispelled, she picked up her chopsticks again. Gu Qin and Gu Yue exchanged a glance and breathed a sigh of relief.
...
Outside in the separate courtyard.
In just two to three minutes, Ye Cangtian had dealt with all the mercenaries, leaving only Hughes.
His attacks were fierce and deadly, killing each opponent with a single blow, giving no one a chance to cry out.
Witnessing such a bloody scene, Hughes's body began to tremble, and a trace of fear appeared in his eyes.
This was no human!
It was like a Grim Reaper harvesting lives!
"People from the Ninjutsu division, aren't you going to show yourselves yet?"
"If you don't appear soon, your ally will lose a Legion Commander!"
Ye Cangtian's voice was not loud, but it could be heard clearly in every corner of the courtyard.
He was certain that people from the Ninjutsu division were nearby.
To minimize trouble, he planned to resolve everything at once, hence he kept Hughes as bait.
However, to his surprise, there was no movement for a full two minutes.
Helpless, Ye Cangtian looked at Hughes and shrugged, "It seems your cooperation is limited to this. Your life is about to end, yet no one is willing to come out and save you."
He paused, then drew out the skull dagger again and slowly walked over.
"Guiwu, what in the world are you doing!"
"I'm about to die, and you're still not coming out!"
As Ye Cangtian walked closer, the cold sweat on Hughes's forehead increased. He could no longer bear the fear in his heart and shouted.
Guiwu?
Hearing the name Guiwu, Ye Cangtian's brows immediately twitched.
Guiwu's strength was average, but he possessed a special ability to merge himself with his surroundings, making him difficult to detect even for Ye Cangtian.
If Guiwu really showed up, it would be troublesome.
However, the good news for now was that there was no sound of fighting from the villa, so it seemed everything was fine.