"Hey, good wife, havenât left yet?"
Ye Luo looked at Cao Jianjia and a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
Looking at Ye Luo, Cao Jianjiaâs face darkened, her eyes flashing with anger, as if she was about to take action.
However, at this moment, Ye Luo waved the belt in his hand, and Cao Jianjia clenched her fists, her eyes almost spitting fire, her ample chest heaving with rage.
"Letâs go!"
Cao Jianjia commanded coldly and walked towards the outside, the soldiers looking at Ye Luo as if nothing had happened to him, their eyes filled with amazement.
Especially seeing Ye Luo holding their instructorâs belt, they were even more filled with confusion, but they dared not say anything for fear of getting kicked by the instructor.
After Cao Jianjia and the others had left, the three women approached Ye Luo.
"I knew you wouldnât be at a disadvantage," Qin Yuru said, looking at Ye Luo.
"You, taking someoneâs belt and looking at Miss Cao with a face that seems like she could eat you alive but still calling her âgood wifeâ, didnât you take the opportunity to do something indecent to her?" Ling Qingya said to Ye Luo with a light tone.
Upon hearing Ling Qingyaâs words, Qin Yuru and Luo Jingxuan both looked at Ye Luo with suspicion.
An embarrassed expression spread across Ye Luoâs face as he said, "That was just a misunderstanding, I was just calling out casually, and as for this belt, it is my trophy for winning against that woman, I didnât do anything to her."
Seeing Ye Luoâs earnest face, the three women didnât say anything more, but if Cao Jianjia heard Ye Luoâs words, she would undoubtedly be so angry she might shoot this guy.
Taking so much advantage of someone and still speaking such shameless words, Ye Luoâs skin was thick to a whole new realm.
"Alright, how much longer is this summit going to last? I want to head back," Ye Luo said impatiently.
"With all the commotion you caused, the summit probably wonât continue. Letâs go," Qin Yuru said, and the four of them left the place.
Hou Jingwen, at this time, was also helped up, his face ashen with rage, his fists clenched and his eyes flashing with anger.
"Damn bastard, wait for me!" Hou Jingwen cursed through clenched teeth.
In a hotel room in Capital City, Li Tiancheng entered quickly. In the room was a woman dressed in a blue silk gown, appearing to be in her thirties or forties, but with skin that was supple and lustrous, like that of a girl in her twenties. She sat on the sofa, exuding great authority.
It was indeed Water Sect Elder Shui Lanxin, flanked by two women in their thirties, with cold countenances and restrained auras, her personal maidservants and confidants.
"Tiancheng pays respects to Elder Shui!"
Li Tiancheng entered, looked at Shui Lanxin, and bowed, his face full of respect.
"Is there a matter?" asked Shui Lanxin with a serene expression.
"Elder Shui, I have seen Ye Luo earlier," said Li Tiancheng.
"Ye Luo? The kid who got the Fire Origin Pearl? Heâs in Capital City too?" Shui Lanxinâs eyes narrowed, and one of the maidservants standing by her side flashed a strange look in her eyes when she heard the name Ye Luo.
"Yes, thatâs him. According to my analysis, heâs the one stirring up Capital City recently by cuckolding the Ji Familyâs young master. Moreover, he even mentioned the Five Elements Sect to me," said Li Tiancheng in a grave tone.
In an instant, a terrifying aura burst forth from Shui Lanxinâs body. Her brows furrowed, and Li Tiancheng was directly forced to kneel by the pressure, shaking uncontrollably with a pale face.
"How did he find out about the Five Elements Sect?"
"I do not know that either, but please rest assured, Water Elder, I most definitely did not reveal a single word to him."
Li Tiancheng knelt on the ground with his head lowered, speaking in a fearful and sincere manner, devoid of any of the usual authority of a chairman of Li Corporation.
"Rise, I believe you wouldnât dare to blabber about such matters." Shui Lanxinâs eyes coldly swept over Li Tiancheng, and the terrifying aura around her receded like the tide.
Li Tiancheng heaved a great sigh of relief, but his forehead was beaded with cold sweat, and his body trembled as he stood up.
"It seems this young man already knows something, but itâs unclear how much he understands about the Five Elements Sect." Bright sparks flickered in Shui Lanxinâs eyes.
"Elder, why donât we just capture him directly? That way, wouldnât we know everything and also be able to retrieve the Fire Origin Pearl from him?" One of the maidservants spoke up at this moment.
"The Sect Leader has ordered not to act rashly; our target is the remnant map. We canât expose ourselves carelessly, lest other forces discover something," Shui Lanxin said lightly.
"But now this boy already knows of our existence. What if he also knows the location of our hidden stronghold and leaks this information out?" the maidservant continued.
Shui Lanxinâs gaze narrowed, "I will report this matter to the Sect Leader and make arrangements."
"Li Tiancheng, you assign someone to keep an eye on that boy and report back immediately with any developments."
"Yes, Water Elder!" Li Tiancheng nodded in confirmation.
In the Cao Family, Cao Jianjia entered with a cold face. At this moment, Cao Wuheng appeared and said to her, "Big sister, I heard that you took people to challenge Ye Luo. However, it seems that you didnât gain much advantage."
"None of your business." Cao Jianjia glanced coldly at Cao Wuheng before leaving.
"It seems this youngster is indeed not so simple."
"Young Master, the patriarch has summoned you."
At this, the Cao Family butler walked over and informed Cao Wuheng.
In a quiet courtyard deep within the Cao Family estate, Cao Tianhu, dressed in a white robe, sat before a stone table with a chessboard set up on it.
"Grandfather!" Cao Wuheng approached and called out to Cao Tianhu.
"Come, accompany your grandfather for a game of chess," Cao Tianhu spoke faintly.
"Grandfather is an expert in the art of chess; how could I possibly play better than you?" Cao Wuheng said with a smile, taking a seat opposite Cao Tianhu.
"Your master, Master Xing Luo, is the true expert in the art of chess. I am nothing compared to him," Cao Tianhu shook his head as he spoke.
"Grandfather, you shouldnât say that. Although my master indeed excels in chess, I feel that you two are definitely equally matched. Once my master comes out of seclusion, I would very much like to witness the chess skills of you both."
While speaking, Cao Wuheng picked up a white piece and placed it on the chessboard. The two had begun their official match.
"Master Xing Luo is a true master of martial arts, standing at the peak of the world in the martial path. I am interested to see what kind of a disciple he has trained."
As Cao Tianhu said this, his eyes swept over Cao Wuheng.