Chapter 502

Ye Xiaotian left the quiet room. There were maids waiting outside, and when they saw him come out, they immediately led him out. Ye Xiaotian walked out of the corner door at the back of the Seven Stars Monastery and boarded the carriage. The carriage rumbled as it started. Ye Xiaotian leaned back in his chair, and a smile bloomed on his lips.

His fingers moved slightly, and the soft and strong feeling of ecstasy flowed between his fingers. Tsk tsk, he really couldn't tell that not only did this Third Madam look like she was only in her twenties, her breasts were as firm as a young girl's, and her slender and plump thighs felt very good.

Especially since she was the wife that the dignified Bozhou Heavenly King Yang doted on the most. Taking advantage of her, that sense of accomplishment, hehe … Ye Xiaotian was not a gentleman, he had never been one. Yang Yinglong and Tian Xiufeng had schemed against him, so how could he be polite?

Ye Xiaotian narrowed his eyes and twirled his fingers as if he was savoring the aftertaste. Only then did he reach into his bosom and take out the list. He lit the lamp wick and carefully read it again under the light. He put it back into his bosom and closed his eyes. One by one, the names jumped into his mind.

In fact, there were some people on this list that he was not familiar with, and he had never even seen them before. This was one of the inevitable side effects of a rocket-like rise and rapid increase in strength. It was impossible for him to have time to deal with these subordinates one by one.

He had ascended to the heavens in a single step and became a Venerable. Unlike the previous Venerable, they had all grown up in the Gu God Sect, so it was normal for him to not know some of the deacons.

After he became a Chieftain, he ran around outside every day, dealing with the big shots of Tong Ren, Shi Qian, and even Guiyang. He did not have time to communicate with the many subordinates that he had accepted and conquered. Even if there were no outsiders to tempt and incite them, it would still be a serious hidden danger.

However … If he wanted to rise step by step, other than his own hard work, he also needed the cooperation of many external conditions and opportunities. He could not just rely on his own subjective wishes. If he wanted to stop and consolidate his foundation and stop expanding, he also needed the cooperation and influence of external factors. He could not do it completely by himself.

For example, if he wanted to stop now, was it possible? Ye Mengxiong would not agree, and Yang Yinglong would not agree either. If he wanted to stop, he would have to endure strong pressure from one side, or even from both sides. If that was the case, he could not use conventional methods to consolidate his foundation and eliminate hidden dangers.

Bloody suppression, a great purge, and an iron fist were the best choices in this situation. However, when a purge was carried out, there would almost always be cases of wrongful killings. In the process, the number of wrongful killings might be several times or even dozens of times more than the number of real traitors and disloyal people. It was truly a last resort to kill eight hundred enemies while sacrificing a thousand of oneself.

However, things were different for Ye Xiaotian now. He had the name list that the other party had voluntarily provided him, so he had a clear target. Ye Xiaotian closed his eyes, carefully thinking about the countermeasures he should take after grasping the details of these people. Only when the car stopped in front of the Ye villa at the foot of the Eastern Mountain did he return to his senses and step out of the car.

After Ye Xiaotian became a chieftain and moved to Crouching Bull Ridge, the manor that he had originally purchased at the foot of the eastern mountain of Tongren City was temporarily left empty. Although Yao Yao remained in Tongren City, how could a little girl like her guard such a large, empty manor by herself? Thus, Ye Xiaotian entrusted Yu Junting to take care of it. In this manor, there were only a dozen or so servants and maids left to look after it.

The houses of the eight elders' relatives were still around the house. Although Ye Xiaotian was no longer in Tongren, after Ye Xiaotian defeated the conspiracy of Gachailao and the other conservative elders, he still sent them back to Tongren.

Although Crouching Bull Mountain was no longer deep in the mountains, it was still relatively far from the world outside. Tongren became a window for them to see the world outside. And the relatives of the eight elders had a relatively high influence in the clan. By keeping them here, they became a pair of eyes and ears that the Gu God Cult placed outside. They could transmit information about the world outside the mountains to the clansmen at all times.

At this moment, the people of the eight families, whether they were businessmen, workers, farmers, or servants in the yamen, were all waiting quietly at the door. As soon as Ye Xiaotian got out of the car, they immediately knelt on the ground and prostrated themselves. This was the greeting they had to give when they saw the Chieftain.

If he appeared as the Venerable, the person with the highest status in their family would have to go up and kiss the tip of Ye Xiaotian's boots. To them, that was a great honor. However, Ye Xiaotian was constantly weakening the influence of the Gu God Cult, so he had long since revoked this rule and told them to only bow to him according to the etiquette of the Chieftain.

Ye Xiaotian did not converse with them for long. He only nodded indifferently and entered the house with his head held high. The Chieftain did not give any orders, so these people dispersed. In any case, they lived nearby, and if Ye Xiaotian had any orders, he could summon them at any time.

Tian Binfei was sitting in a wheelchair, pushed by Tian Wenbo, quietly waiting at the second gate. As for Tian Tianyou, he was not here, he was personally sent by Yang Tianwang, so naturally, there were many things he had to see Tian Xiufeng to personally report to and receive new instructions.

Originally, this process would not take too long. The moment Ye Xiaotian left, he should have left the Seven Stars Monastery as well. The problem was that Tian Xiufeng had been kissed all over by Ye Xiaotian and had been touched by his chest and legs. At this moment, she had gone to take a bath to get rid of the shadow in her heart.

A woman's bath, shopping, and dressing up were the three most terrifying things. Now that Tian Xiufeng had taken up two of them, it would probably take at least two hours for her to come out. Tian Tianyou could only wait in the monastery and drink pot after pot of tea.

When Tian Binfei saw Ye Xiaotian, he did not say anything. He only nodded and turned the car around, following him back to the Flower Hall. After entering the Flower Hall, Tian Binfei said, "Sir, have you met Madam?"

Ye Xiaotian nodded and took out the list of names and handed it to Tian Binfei, "Sir, take a look. It's fine if it's Yu Po-man and Yu Jiahai. They are old men of the Crouching Bull Ridge, so it's reasonable to promote them. As for the others, they haven't made a name for themselves. If we promote them rashly, wouldn't that be … inappropriate? "

Tian Wenbo was beside them, so the two of them obviously could not speak too clearly. However, Tian Binfei obviously understood that Ye Xiaotian wanted him to see who was on the list so that he could have an idea. Afterwards, he wanted to analyse whether Tian Xiufeng had handed over the entire list of spies or not.

Tian Binfei looked through the list carefully. The ones at the very front of the list were also the ones with the highest status and the greatest authority among the spies. They were obviously the traitors Yu Jiahai and Yu Po-man who had a penchant for rebellion. As expected, they were restless by nature.

Tian Binfei looked through the list carefully and closed his eyes in thought for a while. He opened his eyes and said slowly, "Sir, you only need to promote and appoint people according to Madam's list. So what if there are people who are dissatisfied? The reason why the other chieftains have to consider and weigh the pros and cons is because those who have been promoted and those who have not been promoted are all his subordinates. They cannot be disheartened or messed up. After all, these people will still have to work together in the future. As for you, sir … "

Tian Binfei stared at Ye Xiaotian and said word by word, "Sir, you must make a choice. What should be given up must be given up. Why should you care about whether they are dissatisfied or not? "

Ye Xiaotian nodded. He seemed afraid, but in Tian Wenbo's eyes, it was in line with Ye Xiaoan's usual personality. Tian Wenbo could not help but say, "Mister Tian is right. Some people will become a disaster sooner or later. It is best to distance ourselves from them as soon as possible. When Crouching Bull Ridge is filled with our people, sir's position will be as stable as Mount Tai! "

Tian Binfei glanced at Tian Wenbo and said with a smile, "That's right! That's right, although Wenbo's name is not on the list, Wenbo has always been reliable. I believe sir has seen this. It is appropriate to use more of our own people now. Sir, why don't you consider it? If there is a suitable position, you can consider Wenbo. "

Tian Wenbo was surprised and overjoyed when he heard this. In his eyes, this was Mister Tian trying to rope him in. However, this was exactly what he wanted. Right now, he was only an errand boy. Unlike Tian Tianyou, he was actually a person by the Heavenly King's side. An errand boy by the Heavenly King's side would definitely have a bright future after a few years of experience, but what about him?

Tian Wenbo immediately turned his hopeful gaze to Ye Xiaotian. Although Ye Xiaotian was a chess piece in the Heavenly King's hands, compared to him, he was still superior. If he could find a position in Crouching Bull Ridge, it would have a better future than being an errand boy.

Ye Xiaotian glanced at Tian Wenbo and squeezed out a smile. "Of course, of course …"

Ye Xiaotian understood that Tian Binfei was trying to send Tian Wenbo away. Only by sending him away would it be more convenient for the two of them to plan this scheme. Otherwise, there would always be a pair of eyes by their side. Most of the time, the two of them could only communicate with each other through vague hints, which would be quite inconvenient.

However, Tian Binfei was urging him to "promote" and "put these people into important positions" as soon as possible. Clearly, he had determined that this list should be complete. This conclusion coincided with Ye Xiaotian's. Tian Xiufeng had no idea that he had already turned back into Ye Xiaotian, so there was no need for him to hide it.

Also, logically speaking, once these people were promoted to high positions, was he supposed to produce an even higher list of spies in the future? How was he supposed to arrange for them at that time, suppressing these people who had just been promoted?

As a result, this list was either complete or the most important spies. Even if there were some who had slipped through, their current status would definitely be extremely low. Under such a grand plan, these insignificant figures could be completely ignored. Overly pursuing perfection would only produce the opposite effect.

Ye Xiaotian exhaled deeply and squinted his eyes slightly. He thought leisurely, Everything is ready. All I need to do is wait for Yang Yinglong to make his move. I need to urge Ye Futai to force Yang Yinglong to make his move as soon as possible, or … these 'spies' I've promoted without restraint might really gain a firm foothold and become real!

… …

Tian Xiufeng's enchanting body was submerged in the milky-white, fragrant soup. Her snow-white skin had become rose-red from the bath. Ye Xiaotian was younger than her. Tian Xiufeng couldn't help but feel proud that a man younger than her was so infatuated with her.

Although she was Yang Yinglong's wife, at the same time, she was also the staunchest supporter and most capable assistant who supported and encouraged Yang Yinglong to rebel. In the early days, she mostly accompanied Yang Yinglong as his wife. Most of her children were born at that time, when they were sixteen or seventeen years old.

These years, Tian Xiufeng didn't have any children because she was now more of a capable assistant to Yang Yinglong than a wife. She often ran around for Yang Yinglong, and there was almost no time for them to share a bed or a pillow. She was at the age when her body and mind were the most mature and beautiful. However, because both husband and wife were busy with the rebellion, they didn't have sex for a long time. She was suddenly kissed by a strong young man. At that time, she was angry and embarrassed. Now that she was bathing in the quiet room, touching her still beautiful and enchanting body, she couldn't help but have wild thoughts.

However, Tian Xiufeng's heart was higher than the sky. A man who could make her willingly prostrate on the ground could only be a man who was stronger than her. Handsome and young, these things couldn't make a woman like Tian Xiufeng fall for them. In her heart, Ye Xiaoan was an absolute good-for-nothing. Tian Xiufeng only felt disgusted that she was taken advantage of by him.

After bathing for a long time, the discomfort in her heart gradually disappeared. Tian Xiufeng then stepped out of the bathtub and put on a bathrobe to return to the bedroom. She dressed up again and changed into a soft and fitting Yan Ju casual dress, restoring her graceful and gorgeous posture.

Tian Xiufeng sat down and ate a cup of tea. Only then did she order someone to summon Tian Tianyou, who had been waiting for a long time. Tian Tianyou was already 'drunk' from drinking tea. He was slightly sweating and his stomach was empty and nauseous. He was wondering if he should ask someone to make some snacks for him to fill his stomach. Hearing that Madam summoned him, he had to get up and rush over.

Tian Xiufeng was waiting for Tian Tianyou. Suddenly, a maidservant rushed over and reported, "Madam, First Uncle sent someone."

Tian Xiufeng was startled. This First Uncle referred to her eldest brother, Tian Yipeng. When she was outside, her eldest brother and second brother almost never sent anyone to look for her. Now that they suddenly sent someone, it was obvious that something big had happened. Tian Xiufeng immediately ordered, "Let him in!"

After a while, a young man was led into the quiet room. Tian Xiufeng recognized him at a glance. He was a member of her White Mud Tian Clan. He could be considered as her nephew, and his name was Tian Qiyun. Tian Xiufeng dismissed her attendants and said in a deep voice, "Qiyun, why did my eldest brother send you here? What happened?"

Tian Qiyun said anxiously, "Aunt, First Uncle asked you to return to Hailongtun immediately. Lady Palm Print has returned from Dabei Temple! "

Tian Xiufeng's heart tightened, "Lady Palm Print? Why did she return to Hailongtun? "

Tian Qiyun said, "No one knows. Not only did she return, but many of the chieftains of the five ministries and seven families also went to Hailongtun. First Uncle felt that something was wrong, so he asked Aunt to return to the mountain quickly and take charge of the situation."

If there was anyone in Bozhou who could pose a threat to her, it would be Madam Zhang, whose identity and status were above hers. If Madam Zhang did not fall, even if Yang Yinglong conquered the world, it would only be Madam Zhang who was the motherly model of the world and the commander of the six palaces, not her.

Now that Yang Yinglong was about to raise his troops, Tian Xiufeng had already thought of this Lady Palm Print who was concentrating on cultivating Buddhism in Dabei Temple. She had neglected her for a long time. She was thinking of finding a chance to get rid of this trouble once and for all, but she did not expect Madam Zhang to make a move and strike first.

Tian Xiufeng's eyes flickered for a long time, and gradually revealed a ruthless expression. She made a prompt decision and said, "Return to Bozhou immediately!"

At this moment, a maidservant came in and reported, "Madam, Tian Tianyou has arrived."

Tian Xiufeng said, "I don't have time, I won't see him!"