Calling on a Visitor

The next day.

After Ye Kang finished his meal, several subordinates in plain clothes arrived to report.

"Lord Ye, we have a lead on the Flower Thief. It's said that Jiayang City has been plagued by the Flower Thief for over a year. Many young ladies from wealthy families have fallen victim. The wanted posters from the authorities have been replaced several times."

"Is that all? Anything else?"

"Your subordinate heard that the Flower Thief is extremely sinister. Every time he strikes, he first sends out a 'Flower Order.' Those who receive the Flower Order are invariably harmed, no matter how many guards they have."

"So, he's quite an expert. Just like Dai Huanhuan, they share the same arrogant nature."

Ye Kang pondered for a moment, then asked, "Have there been any Flower Orders issued recently?"

"Coincidentally, a woman received a Flower Order the day before yesterday. However, that woman has a special identity, and your subordinate believes the Flower Thief won't dare to act."

"Who is it?"

"The concubine of Jiayang City Lord, Zheng Hailong."

As soon as this was said, everyone in the room looked astonished.

They never expected this Flower Thief to be so audacious, targeting the City Lord's concubine.

He Zhi cupped his hands and said, "Lord, Zheng Hailong himself is an Innate expert, and he has countless guards at home. That person is likely just bluffing, deliberately trying to confuse the authorities."

Ye Kang thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "Whether it's a smokescreen or not, let's pay a visit to the City Lord's mansion first."

Immediately, over a dozen Imperial City Department elites, fully armored, followed Ye Kang out of Wangjiang Tower.

At the same time, across from Wangjiang Tower, a group of martial artists saw Ye Kang and their eyes glinted with coldness.

"He's out. Notify the brothers to make our move in a secluded area."

Instantly, over a dozen figures converged from afar, quietly following Ye Kang and his entourage.

The leader was the guard who was severely beaten by Jin Baobei yesterday, named Ding Wu.

His injuries had not yet healed, and he had a massive black eye, his expression sinister.

After being beaten yesterday, his young master had arranged for people to accompany him, ready for revenge at any time.

This group was not simple; the weakest among them were First-class experts, and there were even several Super First-class experts present.

Ding Wu and his group trailed from a distance. A Super First-class man behind him said with some concern, "Brother Ding, these are people from the Imperial City Department. If we attack them, won't the Imperial Court intervene?"

Ding Wu sneered dismissively.

"The Imperial City Department is nothing. They are the trashiest group within the Imperial Court's law enforcement agencies. Who would stand up for them? Besides, with my young master backing us, what do you have to fear?"

"That's good. Brother Ding, you don't need to act later. Just watch our methods."

The man grinned ferociously, his fists cracking.

Soon, the group left the bustling market and entered an alley.

The pedestrians became sparse here. Just as Ding Wu was about to make his move, Ye Kang suddenly turned his head, a slight smile on his lips.

Seeing his expression, Ding Wu's heart suddenly sank.

The man behind him strode forward.

"He found us! Attack directly!"

Instantly, over a dozen martial artists surged forward, startling the pedestrians on the street.

Ye Kang remained motionless. Seeing the burly man charge at him with a punch, he stopped He Zhi, who was about to intervene. At the same time, he swung the Demonic Saber in his hand, and its sheath struck the burly man's face with incredible speed.

With a crisp sound, the burly man flipped backward, spitting out a mouthful of bloody teeth.

The remaining people were greatly shocked. Before they could react, Ye Kang had already moved, his saber sheath continuously striking, and in a flash, over a dozen people were sent flying, leaving a mess.

From beginning to end, Ye Kang hadn't even drawn his saber.

To him, these martial artists were no different from children.

"Arrest them all and throw them into the Jiayang government prison. Subject them to torture."

Ye Kang gave the order, and over a dozen subordinates rushed out, apprehending the men.

Ye Kang had already beaten them half to death, rendering them unable to utilize even half of their martial arts skills.

Then, he looked at the last remaining Ding Wu with a smile.

"You again. Attacking an Imperial City Department official is a capital offense."

Ding Wu was drenched in sweat, his heart filled with shock.

He hadn't expected Ye Kang, who looked so young, to be so skilled in martial arts.

He trembled and said, "You can't kill me! I am a guard of the Zheng family!"

"The Zheng family? Zheng Hailong?"

"Precisely!"

"What a coincidence. Then please accompany us."

Ye Kang waved his right hand, throwing the Demonic Saber, which slammed into Ding Wu and sent him flying. He Zhi immediately stepped forward to apprehend him.

Ye Kang hadn't expected any bonus gains.

How could one visit without a gift?

Thus, Ding Wu and his group were brought to the front, escorted to the City Lord's mansion.

The guards at the gate took one look at the procession and immediately ran inside to announce their arrival. Soon, a group of martial artists surged out from within.

"Ye Kang, Deputy Commander of the Imperial City Department, has come to pay his respects to City Lord Zheng. Please inform him."

Ye Kang cut to the chase, directly stating his name and title.

Soon, the butler emerged and invited everyone into the mansion.

Before them lay a vast garden. Along the central path, a sturdy middle-aged man with graying temples reclined on a lounge chair, a panicked-looking White-robed Young Master standing behind him.

Upon seeing Ye Kang, the middle-aged man lifted his eyelids and gestured, "Have a seat prepared for Lord Ye."

"Yes."

A sandalwood chair was brought over, and Ye Kang, without ceremony, sat down.

"Lord Ye, you've beaten up my household guards as soon as you arrived. You're quite skilled. When did the Imperial City Department manage to raise a second Innate master?"

Zheng Hailong didn't even glance at the bruised and battered Ding Wu, his eyes showing no concern whatsoever.

Ye Kang chuckled, "Not at all, not at all. My meager skills are naturally no match for the City Lord's. It's just that they attacked me in the street, so I had no choice but to retaliate."

Zheng Hailong nodded, "I'm already aware of this matter. Since my subordinates were in the wrong first, it's fine that you dealt with them. You may handle them as you see fit. However, Lord Ye, why have you suddenly paid us a visit?"

"I heard that a notorious flower thief has been rampant in the city, even targeting your esteemed wife. I was quite worried and came to investigate."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Hailong burst into laughter.

"Thank you for your concern, Lord. However, this matter does not require your intervention. I, this City Lord, can resolve it myself. A mere clown, I'd like to see how bold he truly is."

"City Lord, the thief's skills are peculiar. There might be unforeseen complications."

"Are you perhaps doubting my abilities, City Lord?"

Zheng Hailong's brow furrowed, and a domineering True Qi surged forth, momentarily stunning the elite guards of the Imperial City Department.

Third-Rank Innate!

So powerful!

Ye Kang hadn't expected the City Lord of Jiayang City to possess such strength. Knowing further words would be futile, he rose and cupped his hands.

"The City Lord is truly mighty. I doubt such a villain would dare to act. It was I who was overly concerned."

With that, Ye Kang turned and led his men away.

Ding Wu's expression changed drastically, and he shouted, "Master! Young Master! Save me!"

However, no one paid him any mind. Young Master Zheng merely stared at him with a dark expression as he was taken away.

After Ye Kang had left, Young Master Zheng gritted his teeth and said, "Father! Why didn't you kill these scoundrels!"

"Silence! Killing an agent of the Imperial Court, how could you say such a thing? I warn you, conduct yourself with more discretion from now on! Also, do not contact that woman again. A mere flower thief has managed to attract both the Imperial City Department and the Azure Scale Guard. What a spectacle."