At the estate where the Night Emperor was staying.
Ye Li told the Night Emperor about Zhao Ziyue leaving with Ye Tianxie, then tearfully complained in grief and indignation that he had been humiliated by Ye Tianxie.
The Night Emperor was instantly shocked and enraged.
"Ye Tianxie?"
"That bastard—he actually didn't leave? He came back, and he even got together with Zhao Ziyue?"
"Yes, Uncle. It seemed to me that the Ninth Princess was quite familiar with Ye Tianxie."
The Night Emperor was somewhat furious, but unlike a hotheaded young man like Ye Li, he was not so incapable of keeping his composure.
He quickly brought his emotions under control.
"Ye Tianxie comes from the Central Region and is the disciple of the Evil Blade Supreme. His background is profound, and he was already one of the targets the Royal Clan's younger generation competed to win over."
"It is not strange for Zhao Ziyue, as the Ninth Princess, to know Ye Tianxie or even be familiar with him."
"What concerns me now is exactly what sort of relationship they have."
"If they have already completely come together, it will be difficult for you to interfere. You'll have to resort to some special measures."
"Besides, you said Ye Tianxie seemed to admire Li Yun greatly... That is not a good sign either."
"Why?"
"Hmph. Zhao Ziyue suddenly came to Eastern Cloud Prefecture, and her primary purpose was naturally Cloud Dragon Zen Temple. But although Cloud Dragon Zen Temple is suspected to be an Ancient Supreme Treasure, such a thing is not necessarily obtainable just because someone wants it."
"So aside from Cloud Dragon Zen Temple, Zhao Ziyue must have other objectives."
"I suspect she wants to win over Li Yun!"
"Once she succeeds, with Li Yun's and Ye Tianxie's talent and