Chapter 141: A Nocturnal Visit to the Wan Estate

Just as Yao Ye arrived at the main gate of the courtyard, he heard a clamor from within. He hurried inside, and the moment the crowd caught sight of him, they began to shout.

"The Manor Lord is back! The Manor Lord is back!"

Hearing the commotion, Fang Yu and Peng Yu rushed over. "Manor Lord, you’ve finally returned! If you hadn't come back soon, everything would have fallen into chaos!"

"Let’s go inside and talk."

The three of them quickly reached the main hall. Peng Yu stood up, his tone filled with complaint. "Manor Lord, aren't you being a bit too irresponsible? You disappeared for so many days—at the very least, you should have let us know!"

"Peng Yu, how many days have I been gone?"

Peng Yu looked at Yao Ye, perplexed. "Brother, are you alright? You've been gone for five days!"

"That long?" Yao Ye offered a sheepish smile. "That was my fault. Has anything happened recently?"

Fang Yu cupped his hands and said, "Manor Lord, Wan Xin, the head of the Wan family, has sent out invitations for a grand assembly of all the local factions. He warned that anyone who does not attend will be dealt with later."

Yao Ye took the invitation from Fang Yu and tucked it away without even glancing at it.

"Brother, I find this matter highly suspicious. The Wan family and the Shangguan family are currently locked in a bitter struggle over the mineral deposits. Calling everyone together now can only mean trouble!"

"Brother Peng Yu, we cannot afford not to go. Our strength is currently too weak; we need time to develop."

"But you are our pillar of strength, Brother. If something were to happen to you, we would be finished!"

"Enough, you two. I have my own plans. I will take this opportunity to meet with the various factions."

Peng Yu attempted to dissuade him, but Yao Ye waved him off. "Peng Yu, I know you are worried about me, but there is no need. In this Xiaoyao City, no one can threaten me. By the way, when the time comes, you two should bring Fang Yan, and we will all go take a look."

"Hm? You two go attend to your tasks; I have something I need to handle."

"Brother, the meeting is tomorrow. Please don't disappear again."

Yao Ye nodded and walked toward his quarters. Once inside, he closed the door and immediately entered the Demon Core World, only to find the entire realm in disarray, turned upside down by Di Tian.

With a wave of his hand, Yao Ye held Di Tian captive before him. "Little Tian, if you don't give me a reasonable explanation, see how I punish you!"

A childish voice rang out. "Hmph, bad master! If I hadn't been trying to seize the primal power, would I have gone to all this trouble, only to be misunderstood?"

"You've turned my Demon Core World into a wreck, and you still think you're in the right?"

Di Tian’s aggrieved voice sounded again. "Master, look for yourself! This world of yours is far too fragile. I possess the ability to harmonize chaos; the places I have destroyed will autonomously repair themselves, and over and over again, your world will only grow stronger and more formidable!"

Yao Ye observed closely as the damaged areas began to recover, albeit very slowly. He nodded.

Since Di Tian had pledged his loyalty, he could not betray him. If the creature harbored any ill intent, Yao Ye would know it instantly. It seemed he had misunderstood him. Thinking this, Yao Ye released the restraint and hurriedly offered comfort.

"Little Tian, I'm sorry. I misunderstood you. You can do as you please from now on."

"Hmph, I’m never doing that again. I helped you and got misunderstood for it. I’m done."

Yao Ye scratched his head in embarrassment. "Little Tian, as long as you help me with all your heart, I promise you that one day I will grant you your freedom. How about that?"

Di Tian, who had been lying on the ground, grew bright-eyed and leaped up. "Really? You aren't lying to me?"

"Of course I'm telling the truth. You’ve seen it yourself; I already possess the prototype of a world. Why would I lie to you?"

"Fine, I'll trust you one more time!"

"But next time you decide to do something, let me know beforehand so I don't get the wrong idea."

"Understood."

Yao Ye watched as Little Tian scurried to the edge and began to work even harder at "destroying" the world. Yao Ye stayed until nightfall before exiting the Demon Core World.

Pushing open his door, he looked up at the star-filled sky. His gaze drifted involuntarily toward the Northern War Zone, a complex mix of emotions welling up within him.

"Senior Brother, are you all well? Master, wait for my return—I will never let anyone bully you again!"

As Yao Ye changed into a night-traveling outfit, Peng Yu walked over. "Brother, it’s so late. Where are you going?"

"Peng Yu, I have a feeling Wan Xin is planning something. I am going to scout it out."

"Brother, let me go with you. Your status is different now; it's too dangerous to go alone!"

"Hahaha, Peng Yu, rest assured. I made another breakthrough a few days ago. Not a single person in the Wan family is my match. Besides, the Wan family is no dragon's den or tiger's lair; they cannot stop me!"

"Very well, then!"

Yao Ye patted Peng Yu on the shoulder and flew toward the Wan estate. Upon arrival, he obscured his presence and relied on his formidable spiritual power to scan the area.

Seeing the hall filled with singing and dancing, Yao Ye flew closer, lying flat on the rooftop to peer inside. When he saw the figures in the hall, he couldn't help but emit a trace of killing intent, which he quickly suppressed before continuing to watch.

Wan Xin stood up and toasted a middle-aged man, saying, "Elder Chu, I never expected the Yunxiao Sect to send you here. The Wan family is truly honored!"

Chu Changfeng set down his wine cup and replied, "I am not here solely for your Wan family. This is our Young Sect Master, Song Qi. I am here to accompany him on his trial."

"So it is the Young Sect Master Song. My apologies for the lack of ceremony! I propose a toast to the Young Sect Master!"

"I am here for my trial, so everything should be led by Family Head Wan, with Elder Chu and me in support. If there is anything you need, Family Head Wan, please do not hesitate to ask."

"Hahaha, you are too modest, Young Sect Master. I have invited all the factions for tomorrow. Once we kill Shangguan Xiong, the Shangguan family will surely fall into chaos, and we shall seize the opportunity to take them down in one stroke."

"And what of the Tie family, Family Head Wan?"

"Hmph, Tie Zhan wants to keep his hands clean, but we can ignore him for now. Once we have taken the Shangguan family, the Tie family will have no choice but to bow and submit, not to mention the smaller factions. By then, this Xiaoyao City will be the territory of the Wan family and the Yunxiao Sect!"

Seeing the enemies who had hunted him, Yao Ye resisted the urge to go on a rampage and flew back. With a grim face, he pushed open his door to find Peng Yu waiting.

"Brother, you've finally returned! I was worried sick."

Yao Ye felt a surge of gratitude, and the hatred in his heart eased slightly. "Peng Yu, I have discovered a conspiracy."

Yao Ye poured a cup of tea and continued, "The Wan family has colluded with the Yunxiao Sect to seize Xiaoyao City in one fell swoop. Do not show your face tomorrow; you are the Young Master of the Peng family, and I don't want to bring calamity upon your people."

"But, Brother..."

"Peng Yu, say no more. Listen to me. If not for yourself, think of your clansmen. Tomorrow, go to the Heavenly Demon Wolf tribe and bring back the members who have awakened. It is time to drill our troops!"