Temporary Return (4)

"Tsk... a very good plan."

Ye Qingcang clicked his tongue and gave an objective evaluation.

Then, the conversation shifted.

He steered the conversation to his own plans. "But I'm in a real predicament. Because besides me, none of you can defeat Startled Salamander ... In other words, if Startled Salamander suddenly betrays us, and I don't react in time, Quicksand could face annihilation... Even worse, if she crosses the line and collaborates with Ji Wuye, Quicksand's destruction is inevitable. Because I believe you all understand one thing: when you can't solve the problem, solving the person who raised it is also a solution, or even more than just a solution, it's a universal one!"

"Say it in front of Startled Salamander."

Aren't you afraid she'll get angry?

Han Fei quipped.

The tone was flippant.

Then, shrugging, he continued in a joking tone, "Besides, just like a thief won't admit he's a thief, if Startled Salamander really intended to destroy Quicksand, she certainly wouldn't have informed us or spoken of it. Instead, you're being ruthless and uncompromising in exposing her. Even if she really had such intentions, she wouldn't admit it... Your worries will undoubtedly be in vain."

"You two... that's enough!"

Zi Nu sighed helplessly.

Logically speaking, she should call Han Fei "Ninth Young Master".

That's what it's been called all along.

However, because we have won now, even if it was just a minor skirmish.

But there's no doubt that I'm happy.

Therefore, unnecessary honorifics are omitted in the way of addressing them.

Including elegant terms.

He helped Startled Salamander out of a tight spot.

Then, he pointedly retorted, "Based on my understanding of you, Young Master Lin, if you were truly wary of someone, you wouldn't let that person know the truth. And as you're doing now, letting people know the truth is mostly just a bluff... But then again, human nature is complex, and I can't possibly understand your thoughts completely. What I'm saying is just based on my personal analysis and speculation, as well as my observations of you these past few days, which I've summarized as a summary of experience... Whether I'm right or wrong, at worst, Young Master Lin, just take it as a joke."

"Then you really are like a tapeworm in my stomach."

"Hmm... of course, perhaps it's also related to my lack of shrewdness?"

"Couldn't you project that air of mystery?"

Ye Qingcang and laughed.

This earned him a series of eye rolls from Zi Nu.

no way.

It's because Ye Qingcang's words were too disgusting.

What kind of roundworms are in your stomach?

Just thinking about it is enough.

Of course, it's just a metaphor. Zi Nu is an adult, and she can understand both good and bad words. She wasn't angry because of the metaphor.

Then the conversation shifted.

The topic was steered to another level. "When are you planning to leave?"

"The specific time has not yet been determined."

"I'll leave after I've finished dealing with things here."

"After all, not to brag... but I'm a person who sees things through to the end."

"The same applies to doing things."

"It would be incredibly irresponsible of me to leave this place at this early stage of a startup. If I were to leave you with a mess as well... I would be far too irresponsible!"

"You agree, isn't that right?"

Ye Qingcang saw through Zi Nu's intention to change the subject.

However, he didn't want to change the subject.

He understood Zi Nu's thoughts.

I don't want to talk about unhappy things at this time.

It's never a happy thing for like-minded people to leave.

Even if it can't be called sadness.

Because life is like a train journey.

There will always be people getting on the bus.

There are always people who get off the bus.

At this time, what should be done is to offer blessings, not to forcibly try to keep someone under the guise of reluctance, which could lead to some unpleasant things happening.

But that's true.

It's still difficult to have a happy farewell.

This is especially true for a young girl like Hong Lian.

As for Startled Salamander's problem, it's a minor matter.

Perhaps Startled Salamander can break through.

But this is ultimately just a possibility.

Besides, even if Startled Salamander manages to break through, what can she change?

Let's just pretend she met the leader of the Net.

Let's assume the leader of the Net believes her.

Send someone over to investigate.

What can be found out?

Today, all the Net base stations scattered throughout the Han Kingdom, including but not limited to the branch located in the royal Xinzheng of the Han Kingdom, have been infiltrated by Ye Qingcang. From top to bottom, the testimonies are so well-constructed that it is only when problems are found that there is a real problem!

Without any Startled Salamander, Jing Ni had no chance of issuing a warning!

The leader of Net couldn't possibly arrest and torture all Net members stationed in the Han Kingdom based on her single statement. This wasn't just a matter of a few hundred people; it involved the investigation of tens of thousands. In fact, all of the above was minor. The real problem was that if all these tens of thousands of people were arrested and interrogated, Net's branches in South Han Kingdom would come to a standstill. Even if personnel could be temporarily transferred from the other six countries to ensure that Net's distribution in the Han Kingdom could still operate normally, it would only result in some loss of efficiency. However, for the Net branches in the other six countries whose personnel were withdrawn, their work efficiency would also decrease as a result. The entire Net would fall into a huge loss and a self-incriminating trap.

Therefore, the hole that Startled Salamander could create was at most a false alarm. In fact, if the leader of Net dared to play the job transfer game, Ye Qingcang's Faceless Men could easily infiltrate every branch of Net in the Seven Kingdoms and directly undermine the leader of Net from the grassroots level.

They said it was just to scare him.

It was really just a scare tactic.

Although Startled Salamander realized that the change of dynasty in the Net was only a matter of time, she had no intention of doing so.

Not to mention, she knew she had been marked.

From all corners of the country.

As long as Ye Qingcang wants to find her.

She can't escape it.

Since that's the case, she should just stay put and wait until a few years later when Ye Qingcang becomes the leader of Net. Then it will be reasonable for her to serve Ye Qingcang and it won't violate the rules of Net.

Invisibility has become less of a problem in recent years.

Han Kingdom has now become a blind spot.

Even if the leader of Net turned the Seven Kingdoms upside down, he still wouldn't be able to find Startled Salamander, because no one would expect that there would still be someone in a place where they had already searched for someone. This is one of the tricks of hiding where you are.

But Startled Salamander's problem has been solved.

It can also be said that it does not exist.

Hong Lian's reluctance to part was genuine.

However, Hong Lian is a very rational girl. She can distinguish between what is urgent and what is not, and she can also maintain a proper balance.

Therefore, Hong Lian just stared at Ye Qingcang without saying anything to dissuade him, and let Ye Qingcang explain the follow-up.

"Alright."

"I'll make you put in more effort."

"Anyway, as for what happens next... you probably won't be able to get involved in it for the time being. In fact, if you want to know anything about it, you'll have to rely on Hong Lian."

"The full picture of many things is not clear at the beginning. There are even a few things that are still not clear even in the post-event review, and some unexpected factors are still missing."

"An accident... you could say it's a kind of luck."

"Maybe it will get better."

"It might break."

"Of course, I'm referring to the impact of this unexpected event on the situation."

"Therefore, if you're willing to put in the effort, then go ahead and do it."

"It can at least build up a sense of participation."

Han Fei smiled and gave Ye Qingcang a brief introduction.

They adopted an attitude of being all ears.

I intend to hear Ye Qingcang's further insights.

Ye Qingcang didn't disappoint Han Fei, nor did he deliberately drag things out or keep him in suspense. In no time, he broke down the current situation and analyzed it clearly. "Bai Yifei will definitely come back, but Bai Yifei is a typical opportunist. As long as you demonstrate high enough value and offer enough incentives to make him understand your sincerity, at least what Ji Wuye cannot give him, he will naturally become your ally and lean towards your side... Therefore, my suggestion is not to treat him as an enemy destined to fight to the death. You can even use him to give Ji Wuye a sense of urgency, which is commonly known as poaching... Perhaps Ji Wuye won't fall for such a trick, but even if it can plant a seed of doubt in his heart, this little trick is worthwhile."

"That makes sense."

Wei Zhuang, a man of few words, gave a word of agreement.

Then, silence fell again.

Because that's just how the world is.

Having both virtue and talent is naturally even better.

Even if someone lacks virtue but possesses talent, it doesn't mean they can't be used.

Be cautious about employing someone who is virtuous but lacks talent, because the elaborate plans of a bad person are often no match for the quick wit of a fool. Such a person often does bad things, which may not be called bad, but they are still not good.

Those who lack both virtue and talent will certainly not be employed.

Bai Yifei is not a good person.

He was certainly not a loyal subject.

He was promoted to the rank of Blood Garbed Marquis solely based on his military achievements.

With troops at his command, he was a marquis.

Without troops, you're nothing.

But even such a person is one of the few talents in the Han Kingdom today. After all, he can fight and he knows how to fight. Compared to those who only talk about war on paper, letting him lead troops into battle is at least a matter of military responsibility. To put it more bluntly, he may not consider the country, but he will definitely consider the 100,000 troops under his command, and he will definitely not fight a battle he is not sure of winning.

This is relevant to the Han Kingdom today.

He is already a rare talent.

In truth, the reason why the Qin Kingdom had such a strong foundation was that it produced six generations of wise rulers, virtuous ministers, and capable generals.

There are also fertile fields stretching for thousands of miles, with abundant food supplies.

Bordering other tribes, there is no shortage of warhorses.

In contrast, the other six countries are facing either natural disasters, man-made calamities, or both, and are in a state of imminent collapse.

What can we use to fight?

Do you want to take my head?

Therefore, the reason for not engaging in armed conflict with Bai Yifei is due to considerations of the overall situation at present.

If Han Kingdom were to become like the Qin Kingdom...

Han Fei would then have much more room to maneuver.

"In addition, I would like to mention something else."

"You may not know this yet."

"But according to my investigation... Li Kai is Nong Yu's father."

Ye Qingcang casually dropped a bombshell.

Fortunately, Nong Yu wasn't here.

They went downstairs to mediate the dispute.

If Nong Yu were still alive, she would surely be stunned by this news.

However, even though Nong Yu wasn't there, Zi Nu and the others weren't much better off, especially Zi Nu, whose expression was almost frozen.

Until several breaths later.

Zi Nu finally readjusted her mindset.

They didn't ask naive questions, such as whether the information was true or false, how you investigated it, or what the evidence was.

Since Ye Qingcang dared to say it.

This shows that he must be absolutely certain.

"If that's the case, I'm afraid I'll have to adjust Li Kai's job."

"At the very least, we can't continue to treat him as a pawn to be discarded."

"Or rather, his role is more than just that of a sacrificial pawn."

"Speaking of which, I should have this authority, right?"

Zi Nu looked at Ye Qingcang.

Seeing Ye Qingcang nod, he immediately understood.

Then, he laid the groundwork by saying, "By the way, is there any news you haven't released yet? Why don't you tell us here so we can be prepared..."

"That's about it."

"Hmm... if I had to say, there are a few."

"But those times are too far in the future."

"Honestly, I can't say for sure when these things will happen."

"In short, just pretend this doesn't exist... If these things really happen, I will notify you in advance."

Ye Qingcang thought about it carefully.

After confirming that he had nothing to say, he replied in this way.

But then he quickly remembered some trivial matters.

Actually, it's not exactly a trivial matter.

These are just minor matters, nothing important.

But it's okay to mention it. "By the way, if you have the ability in this area, could you also check the whereabouts of Yan Lingji from the Baiyue Assassin Group back then... Don't misunderstand, there's definitely nothing between me and her. I know her, but she doesn't know me. I just want to see her beauty for myself, so please help me... If you have the ability, it would be even better if you could rescue her, but I won't insist on that, because my condition is that I want her to dance for me, to see if she can live up to the description of being gentle as water and passionate as fire. It's just my little wish."

"You really are..."

Zi Nu chuckled to herself.

He glanced at the sulking Hong Lian.

He made a helpless complaint.

But he didn't explain it very clearly.

However, Ye Qingcang understood what Zi Nu meant.

His emotional intelligence isn't negative.

He was naturally aware of Hong Lian's feelings for him.

But this doesn't mean he has to accept Hong Lian's feelings, because Hong Lian is too young. Before he transmigrated, he had also gone through this stage, unable to distinguish between liking someone, having feelings for the opposite sex, and truly loving someone. It wasn't until many years later, after experiencing some relationships, that he gradually understood the difference.

To put it bluntly, Hong Lian has to overcome this hurdle on her own.

He won't push it.

This was his only guarantee.

"Alright, everyone, we'll come back another time."

"I'll come and check on it from time to time."

"But staying any longer is out of the question."

Ye Qingcang said this.

With a wave of his hand, he tore through space and teleported back.