Chapter 1384: Mutual Pressure
Who else could she be referring to? Naturally, it was the infamous Lightning Emperor, Xiao Ting.
As soon as he said that, Ye Zichen and co. saw the majestic, dignified gates of the Xiao Family manor across the half-hundred-meter-wide street. Xiao Ting strode out like a dragon or a tiger, accompanied by his old attendant, Uncle An.
Although Xiao Ting was old, his steps were vigorous, and they could sense his thunderous aura as he strode forward.
In just a few steps, he arrived before Ye Zichen and the others. Xuan Ji had warned them, and they'd long since been on guard. They looked directly at the Lightning Emperor.
"What brings our Lightning Emperor here? I heard something happened to your family, and you expelled Xiao Yan from the clan. Why aren't you at home dealing with that mess? Why do you have the time to come out for a stroll? "
Xuan Ji smiled, but her words were like thorns stabbing into Xiao Ting's heart.
Her relationship with the Xiao Family hadn't been particularly harmonious. She didn't know why, but ever since she'd taken up her post in the God Realm, she'd found this old man an eyesore.
Although they both worked for the God Emperor's Estate, they couldn't even maintain the most basic semblance of brotherhood.
On their way here, Xiao Ting's heart sank further and further, because he saw Ye Zichen.
It was just as Ye Zichen had guessed. The way Xiao Ting saw it, he'd definitely received some unfavorable information from Xiao Yumei and Xiao Yan.
Xiao Ting's previous threats were, in truth, an attempt to force the two of them to divulge this matter to the public.
Given his past accomplishments and his influence in the God Realm, there was no way the God Realm would trust him unconditionally. That way, he could use his status to make a false accusation, throw dirty water on Xiao Yumei and Xiao Yan, and avoid any future troubles.
To his surprise, though, his son and daughter were far more composed than he'd expected.
She hadn't mentioned the slightest bit of her secret dealings with the demons, and this youth had even protected her. His entire plan had gone up in smoke.
Now he'd appeared here …..
"Thunder Punishing Emperor, why are you staring at my precious nephew? I'm talking to you, but you're ignoring me. You're not giving me any face at all, are you? "Xuan Ji smiled calmly.
"Ha, it's nothing. I just met him once before."
Xiao Ting chuckled, then glanced at the renovated building across from them.
"It looks like our Xiao Family will be neighbors with the Profound Pavilion in the future. It must have been difficult to buy this piece of land from them."
"Of course." Xuan Ji nodded. "But we can't be neighbors. Your new neighbor is here …"
He pointed to the side. When Xiao Ting looked over, Ye Zichen smiled noncommittally.
"Hello, let me reintroduce myself. I'm Ye Zichen, of the Upheaval Gang …. Forget it. Using that name now makes me seem a little underwhelming. I'll stick with the Upheaval Alliance. Alliance Leader! In the future, we will be neighbors. I hope that the Thunder Punishing Emperor can help me. "
Even with Xiao Ting's shrewdness, when he heard this news, the muscles on his face stiffened.
As expected!
He had said that Xuan Ji had no reason to spend so much money to buy this land. He hadn't expected that the one who wanted to be his neighbor was this young man.
What was he trying to do? Intimidate him?
"Xuan Ji, you really are generous. You actually bought this place for your nephew's faction. I can't help but criticize you. At our level, we all know that your nephew is still young, yet you gave him such a high starting point … "
"Mm, I'm happy to!"
Before Xiao Ting could finish, Xuan Ji mercilessly cut him off.
"He's my only nephew. I'd be happy to spend as much as I wanted. Yet, you still want to get involved? Who do you think you are? The God Emperor? "
Xiao Ting's expression instantly grew cold.
By now, they both knew that Xuan Ji and the others knew that Xiao Ting was involved with the demons, and Xiao Ting knew that they knew.
Since they didn't want to give him face, there was no need for him to give them face.
"Hah, then can I ask if you're purposely trying to build a faction here because …."
"This is the best land in all of Heavenly God City. I'm buying land for my precious nephew, so I naturally have to buy the best. Is there a problem with that? Don't be so paranoid all day. Or perhaps you're just feeling guilty? "Xuan Ji laughed meaningfully.
Xuan Ji knew.
Reading between the lines, Xiao Ting gleaned a bit of information.
Xiao Ting narrowed his eyes and laughed, then dropped the subject. His gaze landed on Ye Zichen. "My good-for-nothing son is staying with you. I hope he hasn't caused you any trouble?"
"His name has already been erased from the family tree. What's the point of calling him son?" sneered Xuan Ji.
Xiao Ting pretended not to hear. Ye Zichen smiled and nodded. "What trouble could there be? My family has a lot of assets. It's just taking care of a few hundred people. It's no big deal."
"That's true. You have the Yao-Sealing Pagoda, and your family's resources are incomparable to those of ordinary families. Since you're trying to build a faction here, as someone who's experienced it, I have to give you a few words of advice. "
"Go ahead," said Ye Zichen.
"You do indeed have quite a few experts by your side. With their help and the Profound Pavilion's backing, your faction can rise to the ranks of first-rate factions. But your pagoda's resources will run out sooner or later. When that time comes, will the experts you've won over still be loyal to your faction? "laughed Xiao Ting." That's right, "said Xiao Ting.
Even now, Xiao Ting still believed that Ye Zichen's resources came from the Yao-Sealing Pagoda. Ye Zichen didn't point that out. He simply smiled calmly.
"At the end of the day, your cultivation is too low. You're not qualified to manage a first-rate faction. Furthermore, competition in Heavenly God City is fierce. Most experts are personally nurtured by their families, or they have some other tricks up their sleeves. You don't have any of that. "
That was where Xiao Ting stopped.
Ye Zichen couldn't deny that most of what he said made sense. Unfortunately, he'd mistakenly assumed that the twenty rulers had been recruited with resources, and he'd misunderstood his relationship with Yang Jian and Pu Jingwan.
Indeed, his cultivation was too low. He couldn't become the leader of a faction on the surface.
Yang Jian could!
The Great Sage could!
Pu Jingwan could too!
So long as they were willing, Ye Zichen could hand over his position to any of them. Even if they didn't want to, with their support, who could deny Ye Zichen's right to lead?
Ye Zichen said nothing. Xiao Ting smiled indifferently.
"A few days ago, I met you for the first time. I already knew you were a dragon among men. Ambition is a good thing, but it's not something you can achieve overnight. There are many other things to learn, and this is Heavenly God City. Little friend, you're still young, and your talent is shallow. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I'll tell you everything I know. "
"Thank you, Lightning Emperor, for your kindness. I'm eternally grateful."
This sort of verbal attack was practically negligible to Ye Zichen. Was he trying to subtly pressure him? That …. Ye Zichen could do it too.
Xiao Ting laughed, then heard Ye Zichen speak again.
"But Emperor, you said something wrong. You said we met for the first time a few days ago."
"What? Wasn't that the case? That's impossible. Given your dragon aura, so long as I saw you, I'd definitely remember you. I'd never forget. "
"In truth, if I told you, you'd never forget, either."
Ye Zichen lowered his gaze and stared straight at Xiao Ting's insincere smile.
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