Yan Zhaoge and Shi Tie came before Yan Xu, who said smilingly, "Elder Yan, long time no see."
Shi Tie glanced at Yan Xu indifferently. "We'll talk as we walk."
The few of them set off, with Yan Xu following silently behind Shi Tie.
The disappearance of a Martial Grandmaster of the Sacred Sun Clan without leaving any traces behind at all would instead appear abnormal, arousing suspicion.
Under the condition of not revealing his identity and cultivation base, Shi Tie had intentionally left behind some traces for the Sacred Sun Clan to track.
From these marks, it seemed that more than one Martial Grandmaster with similar cultivation as the one-eyed old man had attacked together.
On one hand, it was to conceal his arrival, and on the other hand, it was to continue casting a long line to catch a big fish.
Shi Tie first looked at the Ghost Hatchet Elder, Han Sheng. "Han Sheng, you joined the Decimating Abyss Organization and caused chaos in Hell. Your intentions are deserving of death."
The Ghost Hatchet Elder said hatefully, "The human world is like hell, what's the difference?"
"What right do you have to be so high and mighty? It's just that you guys are stronger. "
"Hell will open, and the Nine Serenities will descend. We'll destroy this world and create a new one. When that time comes, we'll see who's the ruler!"
Han Sheng bellowed angrily, "I've lost to you guys this time, so I have nothing to say. But Shi Tie, don't get too full of yourself. This isn't over yet!"
Shi Tie said calmly, "The changes in Hell have temporarily calmed down, but I can also imagine that you people won't stop just like that."
"Your attack this time is a sign, right?"
Han Sheng sneered and kept his mouth shut. He simply stopped struggling and closed his eyes, motionless.
Yan Zhaoge suddenly said, "You want something from me, right?"
Shi Tie looked at Yan Zhaoge.
Yan Zhaoge returned a reassuring look before taking out something, waving it in front of Han Sheng.
It was precisely the small metal plate that was related to the Glacial Dragon Martial Saint's inheritance that Ye Jing had obtained.
From Yan Zhaoge's point of view, Han Sheng's expression did not change in the slightest, his gaze also not wavering in the slightest, his breathing and heartbeat also normal.
The way he looked at her was filled with disdain and inexplicable.
However, Shi Tie's gaze suddenly turned sharp. "Hmm?"
His cultivation was far higher than Han Sheng's, and at this moment, he was using his own strength to imprison Han Sheng. He could clearly feel the fluctuations in Han Sheng's emotions and the changes that had occurred.
Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge smiled but did not speak.
Shi Tie similarly stared at Han Sheng. Seeing this, Han Sheng snorted. He still did not say anything, but his arrogance immediately diminished.
Yan Zhaoge threw up the small metal plate, which rose into mid-air before descending. Yan Zhaoge caught hold of it once more.
"The demonic shadow you used to disturb the Sealing Dragon Abyss has nothing special, and it has long since left my hands."
"Apart from that, we don't have any interaction or contact."
"If I must say that he is related, then it would be my junior brother from the same sect, your … en, sworn brother, Ye Jing."
Yan Zhaoge stroked the small metal plate with his finger, "The only thing I obtained from junior apprentice-brother Ye Jing was this small metal plate. Therefore, I can only assume that the thing you want from me is this thing."
"Then, Senior Han, is it convenient for you to tell us what you want this thing for?"
Yan Zhaoge looked at Han Sheng, "This thing is related to the Glacial Dragon Martial Saint, but exactly how much of a connection it is, and how much of the Glacial Dragon Martial Saint's legacy it can obtain, are all unknown."
"Currently, in the lands of the Eastern Tang, the heroes of my Broad Creed Mountain, the Sacred Sun Clan and Infinite Boundless Mountain have all gathered. You having disturbed the Sealing Dragon Abyss, and being the target of all, no one would mind taking care of you first."
"Under such circumstances, you still dare to take such a huge risk and appear."
Yan Zhaoge laughed, "Let me guess. Could it be that you have accurate information related to this metal plate, that you can obtain something that can help you further complete that so-called grand wish of yours?"
"This thing, related to Hell, can help you and your companions complete the plan?"
Hearing his words, Han Sheng directly closed his eyes, only opening his mouth after a long time, "This old man's skills were inferior to yours, and I was captured by you all. There's nothing else to be said."
Yan Zhaoge swivelled his head to look at Shi Tie, "Eldest apprentice-uncle, I originally thought that this was only an uncertain fortuitous encounter, with me taking it for myself. However, from the looks of it now, it is of great importance."
Broad Creed Mountain allowed its disciples to enjoy their fortuitous encounters alone. If a disciple felt that they could not handle it, they could also seek help from the clan, sharing it together.
However, if the matter concerned the likes of the Flame Devil World, Hell or other Sacred Grounds, it would be a different matter altogether.
Shi Tie said, "It's fine; we'll talk about it after the dust has settled."
"If it's related to the Decimating Abyss Organisation and Hell, the clan will handle it. If it's related to the Glacial Dragon Martial Saint, the clan will not take it for you."
The so-called Decimating Abyss Organisation was the organisation that the Ghost Hatchet Elder Han Sheng was in.
Previously, after the clean-up and capture of the Eastern Tang, most of its middle and lower level members had been captured, and Han Sheng was currently the strongest expert of the organisation that had been captured.
Whether it was Yan Zhaoge or Shi Tie, they both had high hopes for him, preparing to pry open Han Sheng's mouth and dig out even more valuable information.
Shi Tie said, "This time, you were willing to take a risk. Let's not talk about whether you will succeed or fail in the future; at least Han Sheng's capture is of great significance; it is already a great merit."
"You first rescued the Zhao King of the Eastern Tang from danger, then assisted him in wresting back control of the Jingyang Grand Formation; your merit cannot go unnoticed either."
"In a battle, it's either you die or I die. You killing Xiao Shen cannot be counted as your fault."
Looking at Yan Zhaoge, a hint of warmth surfaced within Shi Tie's usually cold and resolute gaze, "Currently, you have already performed three great merits; the clan will reward you for all of them."
"Thinking about it, you have only been in the Eastern Tang for slightly more than half a year, yet you have consecutively performed great merits, your merit being outstanding. This is still the first time I have seen such a frequency and efficiency since I have been in charge of the Disciplinary Hall."
Yan Zhaoge said, "Eldest apprentice-uncle overpraises me."
"Don't lie before the true; this time, the Ghost Hatchet Elder being captured was an unexpected surprise."
Saying so, the corners of Yan Zhaoge's mouth curled up slightly, "Also, for things to have gone so smoothly, I still have to thank the cooperation of others."
Shi Tie said mildly, "Indeed, their cooperation was very good."
The gazes of the two fell on Yan Xu.
Yan Zhaoge spread his palms apart, "Elder Yan, as far as I know, because you were rushing to rescue Zhao Sheng, you shouldn't have had the time to come here, right?"
At this moment, Yan Xu had already completely calmed down, his expression calm, "After this old man saved the Eastern Tang's Third Prince, I rushed over here at top speed. Sadly, I was a step too late."
He bowed towards Shi Tie, "Fortunately, Elder Shi and the clan's other experts arrived, defeating the Sacred Sun Clan and Old Monster Han."
Shi Tie looked straight at Yan Xu, "Seeing that I was here, why did you run?"
Yan Xu said slowly, "This subordinate did not handle matters well, not properly investigating the enemy, resulting in the Sacred Sun Clan rampantly rampaging through the territory of the Heaven Domain that our clan governs."
"My Broad Creed Mountain's fellow disciples having come to reinforce us, yet lagged behind the Sacred Sun Clan's martial practitioners in terms of mobilization; this subordinate bears a responsibility that cannot be shirked."
"This subordinate had originally already been feeling uneasy. Suddenly seeing Elder Shi, I felt even more ashamed and panicked, unable to help but cover my face and leave."
"On one hand, I was ashamed and had no face to show; on the other, I also wanted to make up for my mistake as quickly as possible, urging my subordinates to quickly gather intelligence on the Sacred Sun Clan's side, in preparation for our clan's counterattack."
Yan Xu bowed deeply towards Shi Tie, "This subordinate did not handle matters well, being mediocre and muddle-headed; I am willing to accept all punishment."
Looking at Yan Xu, Yan Zhaoge thought to himself that this old man was really a hoodlum.
He would first take the initiative to admit his small mistakes, while when it came to the truly big problems, he would just push them away.
What Shi Tie hated the most in his life were people who were incapable of doing things, pushing away their responsibilities. Yan Xu's words would undoubtedly cause Shi Tie to have an extremely bad impression of him.
Even if he was temporarily let off in order to resist the Sacred Sun Clan, Yan Xu would definitely not have it easy afterwards.
However, compared to Yan Xu's true intentions, this kind of mistake did not count for much.
It was just that Shi Tie was not easy to fool.
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