Setbacks and Decisions

"So, Yu Tianheng, who went to the Sky Dragon Gate, and Yu Tianxin, who went to the Earth Dragon Gate, lost contact one after the other, and it's been two days now?" Outside the Star Dou Great Forest, Ye Qingcang, who had reached the fourth level of sublimation, had Soul Power Level of forty-nine, had changed back into the standard school uniform of the Blue Tyrant Academy, and was holding a Jade Seal Machine, looked at Bai Chenxiang and Ye Lingling on the other side of the video and confirmed this. His expression remained unchanged, and he smiled and said, "It seems that neither of these sects are honest people... They think they've grown wings and can fly high, and they don't even recognize their ancestors anymore, eagerly seeking death."

"It might not be that they're imprisoned..." Ye Lingling hesitated slightly, "What if they encountered an accident and can't be contacted?"

Bai Chenxiang, who was standing to the side, hesitated to speak.

Actually, if there were no hidden reasons, Ye Lingling's idea wasn't wrong.

At most, it's stupid.

For Bai Chenxiang, after witnessing Tang Hao crush the Haotian Token into powder in public, she understood a principle: sometimes, one's stance can truly make one disregard one's family and ancestors.

The Sky Dragon Gate and the Earth Dragon Gate are living well.

Suddenly they're treated like grandsons.

It's perfectly reasonable for them to be unwilling.

But for Ye Lingling, who had never witnessed Tang Hao betraying his ancestors, her excuses, given the hidden circumstances, were so obviously flawed that Ye Qingcang didn't even bother to expose them.

It's not just about being too lazy to expose them.

It's not the feeling of being deceived, but the displeasure.

Even though Ye Lingling couldn't fool him at all.

Waving his hand, Ye Qingcang used his actions to show he didn't want to hear any explanations. A narrow crack suddenly appeared in the space before him, not involving intergalactic travel and thus not requiring the use of his staff. "Any analysis of a matter is based on known information. Due to the influence of unknown information, any analysis is not necessarily correct... Even my analysis is only based on the information you've given me, yielding a result with a higher probability of accuracy, and there's still a possibility of error. However, don't panic, I'll set off now to see what's really going on!"

Before he could finish speaking...

Ye Qingcang had already brought Sheng Cai'er down behind Bai Chenxiang and Ye Lingling, and used his hand to smooth out the narrow spatial rift.

"No matter how many times we see it, we will be genuinely amazed..." Ye Lingling and Bai Chenxiang exchanged a glance. Bai Chenxiang, who was outgoing and not at all guilty, spoke up to introduce the current situation to Ye Qingcang and Sheng Cai'er: "This is Dragon City under the rule of the Heavenly Soul Empire. The Earth Dragon Gate and the Sky Dragon Gate are both outside the city, each with its own outpost."

"The Heavenly Soul Empire..." Ye Qingcang recalled the description in the original work, lost in thought, "If I remember correctly, the state religion should be the Body Sect, and the sect leader is the Level 98 Du Busi?"

"Yes." Bai Chenxiang nodded, her tone filled with amazement, envy, and bitterness. "There are too many Title Douluo in this star system, and their strength is too great. According to the information we've gathered, the strongest is the Sun Moon Empire, which rules the Sun Moon Continent. It has two Limit Douluo and one Level 10 Soul Tool Master comparable to Limit Douluo: Light Phoenix Douluo; Ye Xishui, the Dragon Emperor Douluo Long Xiaoyao; and Kong Deming, the Silver Moon Douluo. Next is Shrek Academy, which has one Limit Douluo. The strength of the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Dou Ling Empire is roughly equal. The Heavenly Soul Empire relies on the Body Sect, which has the Level 98 Super Douluo, Du Busi, in Du Busi. However, Du Busi is, after Du Busi, the Sect Master of the Body Sect, and the Heavenly Soul Empire still needs to consider the Body Sect 'Body Sect opinion. The Dou Ling Empire, on the other hand, has a Level 97 Title Douluo from the royal family, who can hold onto a limited amount of power."

"It seems you've finally gained a more accurate understanding of this world." Ye Qingcang's gaze, sharp as a blade, swept over the sighing Bai Chenxiang and the trembling Ye Lingling, his tone becoming more forceful. "Is this the confidence you had to deceive me?"

In an instant.

The color drained from Bai Chenxiang's small face.

She couldn't help but look up, her shocked eyes meeting Ye Qingcang black eyes. Her chest tightened, and she couldn't utter a single word.

Ye Lingling's reaction was even stronger.

With a "thump," he knelt down on the ground.

Unable to speak, tears instantly streamed down her face.

"Aren't you curious... how did I know you were lying to me?" Patting Sheng Cai'er 'Sheng Cai'er small hand and pressing down the Green Bamboo Staff she was holding to prevent her from killing Bai Chenxiang and Ye Lingling in her anger, Ye Qingcang Sheng Cai'er had time to deal with Ye Lingling and Bai Chenxiang. His tone remained calm as always, showing no sign of anger. "Before we set off, and even after I arrived on the Saint Demon Continent, I consistently emphasized that the plan was for Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin to act together. Whether we visited the Sky Dragon Gate first or the Sky Dragon Gate Earth Dragon Gate first, the two of them couldn't be separated, lest they misunderstand Earth Dragon Gate..."

"It's all my fault..." Ye Lingling closed her eyes in anguish. Even Bai Chenxiang remained silent, letting Ye Lingling recount that humiliating accident. "When we first entered Dragon City, to avoid trouble, Sister Chen Xiang brought two veils. Unexpectedly, it was precisely because of these two flawless veils that a passing Sky Dragon Gate disciple took a liking to us and insisted on getting to know us. So, the captain and Yu Tianxin got into a conflict with this Sky Dragon Gate disciple in the street. It was two against one, and since they were both from the Soul Ancestor, the Sky Dragon Gate disciple quickly lost." But no one expected that the Sky Dragon Gate's power in Dragon City was so immense that they sent a Soul Douluo to capture the Captain and Yu Tianxin... We were able to escape because while we were eating at the restaurant, there was a mother and daughter next to us who seemed to have a grudge against the Sky Dragon Gate, and the people from the Sky Dragon Gate seemed to know them. Sister Chen Xiang was quick, which is how she managed to get me out of there. The Captain and Yu Tianxin used themselves as bait and ended up getting caught. "I lied to you, I ruined your plan, it's all my fault. If you want to blame someone, blame me alone!"

To be fair, Ye Lingling's long, straight black hair does appeal to certain people's tastes, especially Ye Lingling quiet and elegant temperament, which makes her a template for a literary girl and has a wide appeal.

Needless to say, Bai Chenxiang is even more so.

Sunny, bold, and full of energy.

Both of these templates are popular. If a girl also has the looks of Ye Lingling and Bai Chenxiang, she can score around 95 out of 100. Ye Qingcang's taste is commendable; at least he won't disappoint his eyes, and his audience will be even wider.

Even without taking the initiative, they will attract attention.

"I was wrong too... If I had bought two more sets of loose black robes and two more straw Bamboo Hat to cover Lingling and myself up more properly, perhaps things would have turned out alright." Although the Sky Dragon Gate disciple had approached Ye Lingling at the time, Bai Chenxiang was later implicated as well. She knew very well who was responsible now that things had gone wrong. She smiled bitterly and said, "After the incident, I kidnapped a few restaurant waiters. From them, I learned that the Sky Dragon Gate had kidnapped Yu Tianheng, Earth Dragon Gate had kidnapped Yu Tianxin. Among them, the mother and daughter from the Earth Dragon Gate were named Nan Shuishui Nan Qiuqiu, and this Nan Shuishui is the current sect leader of the Earth Dragon Gate..."

I was in an unfamiliar place.

That's all she can do.

"Nan Shuishui, Nan Qiuqiu..." Ye Qingcang nodded thoughtfully, indicating that he understood, but things had to be done one step at a time. "Get up, don't kneel anymore. Although you've only been working for me for a short time and may not fully understand my personality, that's no excuse. I'm telling you three things clearly, and I hope you remember them: First: In my world, there's only one way to admit a mistake: make up for the losses caused by that mistake. Any other way of admitting a mistake, including verbally, is just a means for you to try and make amends; Second: When you encounter a problem you can't solve, it's best to realize..." The first thing to do is report this to your superiors immediately. I never shy away from reporting directly to higher levels. If you believe that this problem can only be resolved by reporting to me, then I allow you to report to me at any time. Thirdly, don't forget what I said: My previous orders to you were to rest after arriving in the nearby area and then await my next orders. Since you encountered a situation where you couldn't rest, and the mission was beyond your capabilities, you should have reported the situation to me the moment you were attacked, instead of thinking that Sky Dragon Gate was insignificant, only to be Sky Dragon Gate surrounded and annihilated by their combined forces!

"Yes!" Bai Chenxiang said loudly.

"Understood!" Ye Lingling replied with certainty.

I feel at ease serving someone like Ye Qingcang as my master.

He won't play those "I love killing in my dreams" games with you.

They won't play any games of checks and balances with you.

The bottom line is laid out clearly in front of you; you decide what to do based on that.

Don't think that crying a couple of times will make it all over.

Don't assume that committing a capital crime means certain death.

No one can go through life without making mistakes.

Just don't make a mistake that you can never undo.

"Now, let me share my thoughts." Ye Qingcang's eyes remained calm as always. "Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin did nothing wrong. If their only concern was this plan, and they neglected to protect you two to ensure its smooth operation, that would be their fault. I don't need a bunch of heartless people. Bai Chenxiang, you and Ye Lingling did nothing wrong. Your looks are innate, and you can't deny that. That's one of the reasons I allowed you to stay by my side. So, in the end, the one who's wrong is that Sky Dragon Gate disciple. First, he couldn't control his lust. Second, he bullied the few with the many, the old bullying the young, his main tactic was unfairness and shamelessness. Third, he touched you. Touching you is a slap in my face. So, no matter how many mistakes you made, these three points are enough to suppress all opinions."

Isn't Sky Dragon Gate supposed to protect its own?

He wanted to see if the Sky Dragon Gate could protect this short-lived situation!

However, a punishment is definitely necessary!

"If Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin are alright, go back and write a thousand-word self-criticism. Bai Chenxiang, stop laughing. You and Ye Lingling are in the same boat, both needing a thousand words to properly reflect on your deceitful behavior..." Seeing Bai Chenxiang's nonchalant and carefree expression, Ye Qingcang's face darkened, and he casually included Bai Chenxiang in the list as well. "Of course, all of the above are ideal scenarios. If Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin are crippled, you two will have to bear all the medical expenses. If they die, you will have to bear the cost of my resurrection... Don't misunderstand, it's not about paying with your lives, but about making up for this shortfall with your future achievements. Don't worry, even if you two die in the future, if it's a work-related injury, I will resurrect you. If you bring it upon yourselves, I will resurrect you depending on my mood. You don't need to be afraid of death."

Bai Chenxiang hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Ye Lingling also hesitated to speak.

I have to say it, but why do I feel like we're forever bound to you?

You want to be my slave for you life after life?

Of course, all of the above are just joking thoughts. Just considering the privilege of being able to be resurrected after death, the number of people who serve Ye Qingcang for all eternity could stretch from the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City, to the capital of the Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City. The higher one's status and position, the more afraid one is of death. The longer one lives, the more one can appreciate the benefits of being alive, such as eating, drinking, and having fun. If one dies, one can no longer experience these things.

However, Ye Qingcang's words were somewhat blunt.

It's best to leave them speechless and unsure how to complain.

"After that, it's the Sky Dragon Gate and the Earth Dragon Gate." Ye Qingcang got back to the point. After dealing with Ye Lingling and Bai Chenxiang's first deception, he began to deal with these two sects that needed to be dealt with. "The conflict between the Sky Dragon Gate and the Earth Dragon Gate only occurred after we arrived at the restaurant. In other words, the Earth Dragon Gate hadn't offended us beforehand. The kidnapping of Yu Tianxin is a separate matter. Therefore, I've decided to go to the Earth Dragon Gate first and ask them to release Earth Dragon Gate. If the Earth Dragon Gate is sensible, I believe it will be a very friendly exchange, just like my exchange with the Silver Dragon King. If the Earth Dragon Gate isn't sensible, then I'll have to reason with them. I believe they will understand the axe of reason in my hand... As for the Sky Dragon Gate, my idea is to go directly to the Sky Dragon Gate after coming down from the Earth Dragon Gate Sky Dragon Gate remove the taboo of those mixed-blood beasts there. They can't speak human language properly, so naturally, I have no interest in reasoning with beasts!"

"Clear!"

Bai Chenxiang and Ye Lingling said in unison.

Perhaps this kind of protectiveness is too rude.

But it does give people peace of mind.

"Then, let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, Sheng Cai'er." Ye Qingcang held Sheng Cai'er's small hand and introduced Sheng Cai'er: "This is Bai Chenxiang from the Speed Clan, and this is Ye Lingling from the Nine Heart Begonia clan. They are both my subordinates. If they don't continue to make mistakes and disappoint me, they will also be my messengers and executors of my will, in short, secretaries... If you want, you can also try to develop in this direction, with a status and position on par with Violet."

"Never mind... I'm only good at assassination, and I can also act as your shadow to protect you." Sheng Cai'er shook her head. She wasn't good at management, and staying by Ye Qingcang's side like this was what she wanted. She looked at Bai Chenxiang and Ye Lingling and extended her hand, saying, "Hello, I'm Sheng Cai'er, A Ying's girlfriend and bodyguard."

"Hello." Bai Chenxiang quickly grasped Sheng Cai'er's small hand and shook it.

This introduction already explains a lot of things.

Ye Lingling quickly reached out and gently shook hands with Sheng Cai'er's small hand.

"Let's go then!"

Ye Qingcang nodded in satisfaction.

With a wave of his hand, he tore open a rift in space.

They arrived at the Earth Dragon Gate in an instant, accompanied by Sheng Cai'er and the other two.