The night was as dark as ink, and Ye Family only had one candlestick Youyou burning in the study.
The lamp wick occasionally made a subtle crackling sound, which was particularly clear in the silent room.
Ye Zhentian faced away from the door and stood in front of the window with his hands behind his hands.
The cuffs of his black robe were not moved at all, but the faintly floating Soul Power around him caused the candlelight to distort slightly.
At this time, his emotions were far more turbulent than they appeared on the surface.
"Father."
A slender figure silently pushed open the door and entered.
Ye Ruilin's footsteps are very light, but every step is extremely steady.
He was holding a warm cup of Calming Tea in his hand. The tea surface was calm and waveless, reflecting his eyes as calm as the abyss.
The tea cup was gently placed on the table. Ye Ruilin did not speak in a hurry, but first raised his hand to close the half-open window lattice.
The moment the night wind suddenly stopped, his deep voice sounded.
"Second Uncle's injuries have stabilized. The secret guards have been re-defended, and mental barriers have been added to all entrances and exits of the house."
The report is concise and concise, with no redundant words.
After hearing his son's words, Ye Zhentian slowly turned around.
Under the candlelight, he glanced at his son.
Ye Ruilin's eyes were filled with bottomless calm.
There was no anger, no panic, not even the restlessness that young people should have.
There is only an almost terrifying calmness, like a sword sheathed.
Overnight, it seems that all Ye Family young people have grown up.
"Sit."
Ye Zhentian pointed to the chair opposite and spoke in a deep voice.
Tonight, he specially called his son over just to see what his son thought of what happened during this period.
"Ye Family, what do you think of the current situation?"
Ye Ruilin was not seated immediately.
He walked to the map on the wall and traced his fingertips across the territory of the Star Luo Empire, leaving an imperceptible trace.
"Nether Douluo can sneak into the Ye Family quietly tonight, which explains something."
Suddenly, his finger suddenly clicked somewhere on the Ye Family.
"They are very familiar with the Ye Family's defense system, so they can reach the second uncle's residence without anyone noticing, and they can also leave quietly."
"The secret guards arranged by my father seemed not to notice what happened in the room at all."
"They are far more familiar with the Ye Family than we thought."
Ye Zhentian's pupils shrank, and he nodded with a livid face.
"Second Uncle's transaction with the Star Luo Empire back then was probably more than just Soul Bone."
Ye Ruilin took out a blood-stained jade slip from his arms and placed it on the table.
"I found this from the secret room of my second uncle's room."
The surface of the jade slip is engraved with the dark pattern of the Star Luo Imperial Family, and the internal spiritual imprint has been forcibly broken.
Ye Zhentian Soul Power swept over it, and his face suddenly became as gloomy as iron.
"What a Star Luo Empire..."
His knuckles turned white from the pinching.
"The layout started ten years ago..."
Ye Ruilin took his seat calmly at this time.
He lifted the teapot and poured tea for his father. The water flow was steady without any trembling.
"But it also gives us an opportunity."
Putting the tea cup in front of Ye Zhentian, a smile appeared on Ye Ruilin's face.
"Oh?"
Taking the teacup, Ye Zhentian took a sip and looked at his son with raised eyebrows.
He didn't understand what his son meant?
The smile on Ye Ruilin's face became more and more obvious. His fingertips tapped lightly on the table with a steady and powerful rhythm, as if he was calculating some invisible chess game.
"After what happened, I'm afraid the people of the Star Luo Empire will go into hibernation completely."
"If we rashly fall out with the Star Luo Empire, we may lose more than we gain."
"Currently, the most important thing is naturally Three Clans Competition."
"Three Clans Competition, on the surface it's just a competition between the younger generation, but in fact..."
He raised his eyes, and there was a sharp flash in his eyes.
"It is a battlefield where the major families redefine their interests."
Ye Zhentian narrowed his eyes slightly and motioned for him to continue.
"Although Xu Family has kept a low profile in recent years, their Martial Soul Black Tortoise Turtle is considered top-notch in the defense system. If they can be roped in, they can make up for my shortcomings of too many Ye Family Power Attack System and insufficient defense."
Ye Ruilin Tap your finger on the location of the Xu Family on the map.
"More importantly, Xu Family and Star Luo Empire have an old grudge. This is also our opportunity."
"Xu Chuan That old stubborn guy is not easy to convince."
Ye Zhentian lowered his eyes and said solemnly.
"Xu Family Young Master Xu Xuanhan has a bold personality and values friendship."
Ye Ruilin The corners of her lips raised slightly.
"He was once ambushed at the Star Luo Empire border and almost died, and the person who rescued him happened to be one of my Ye Family secret guards."
Ye Zhentian's eyes flashed.
"Did you arrange it?"
Ye Ruilin was noncommittal and just said calmly.
"It's just a coincidence."
"However, Xu Xuanhan will always remember this favor."
"This is also one of our bargaining chips to win over Xu Family."
"As for the Body Sect."
He slid his finger to the other side of the map.
"Although they act domineeringly, they value strength most."
"As long as we can show enough value in the competition, they will naturally consider cooperation."
" Those crazy people from the Body Sect will not bow their heads easily."
Ye Zhentian frowned.
"They don't need to bow their heads, they just need benefits."
Ye Ruilin took out a jade slip from his sleeve and gently pushed it to his father.
"This is a Soul Bone list that Body Sect has secretly collected in recent years. Three of them happen to be stored in my Ye Family secret vault."
Ye Zhentian's eyes narrowed.
"You want to trade with Soul Bone?"
"No, it's cooperation."
Ye Ruilin spoke calmly.
"Soul Bone is just an introduction, the real bargaining chip is the possibility of Martial Soul Evolution."
"Martial Soul Evolution?"
Ye Zhentian raised his eyebrows, he had never heard of such a thing.
"Although Body Sect is strong, most of their Martial Soul have flaws, especially Second Awakening's failure rate is extremely high."
"But I can increase their success rate of awakening."
"I believe that Body Sect should not be able to refuse this temptation."
After Ye Ruilin finished speaking, a mysterious smile appeared on his face.
At present, Body Sect has not mastered Second Awakening's ability. The information he possesses can definitely attract Body Sect.
Ye Zhentian was silent for a moment, looked at his son who was growing up slowly, and suddenly smiled.
"Good calculation."
Ye Ruilin nodded slightly.
"When Three Clans Competition comes, I will personally take action to let Xu Family and Body Sect see our value."
"Are you sure?"
"Seventy percent."
Ye Ruilin's eyes are steady.
"If we add the covert support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it can be increased to 90%."
Ye Zhentian stood up slowly, walked to the window, and looked at the dark night sky in the distance.
After a long time, he said in a deep voice.
"If that's the case, then just go ahead and do it."
Ye Ruilin stood up, cupped his fists and saluted.
"Father, don't worry, after Three Clans Competition, the name Ye Family will definitely return to the top of the continent."
His voice was not passionate, but it carried an unquestionable firmness.
Outside the window, the night wind suddenly blew up, rolling up the fallen leaves in the courtyard, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.
And in the storm, Ye Family will no longer be the prey - but the hunter.