The Yao Family.
"This is outrageous!"
Upon hearing the report from his subordinate, Yao Cunxiao smashed the sandalwood table with a single blow.
He had gone to great lengths back then to ensure Yao Ke'er's smooth entry into the Dan Tower, all part of a deeper, more intricate plan.
But now...
Years of planning, ruined in an instant.
And the root of it all was Bai Zihe!
"This Bai Zihe..."
Yao Cunxiao's gaze was as sharp as water, filled with murderous intent. "Keeping him around is always a threat. Who knows what trouble he'll stir up next."
"Shadow."
Yao Cunxiao called out without turning his head.
"Here!"
Suddenly, a dark figure appeared behind him.
"Go and kill Bai Zihe immediately, and then... devise a plan to get Ke'er back into the Dan Tower," Yao Cunxiao said calmly.
"Master, I have a suggestion."
Yao Cunxiao's brows twitched. "Speak."
"Since..."
The dark figure immediately presented his idea. "Bai Zihe is targeting Tang Fei, then let Bai Zihe kill Tang Fei."
"At that time, in their rage, the Tang Family will surely seek trouble with him."
"Any true master they send out would be enough to crush Bai Zihe with a single palm."
"This way..."
"Bai Zihe dies, and the young lady won't blame us for it."
"Perhaps, from then on, she will have no attachments and dedicate herself wholeheartedly to the family's grand enterprise!"
Yao Cunxiao's eyes narrowed.
After a moment.
Yao Cunxiao nodded. "Very well, this matter is entrusted to you."
"Remember."
"Be discreet when you act."
"Absolutely do not let Ke'er discover any clues, nor let the Tang Family get wind of anything."
The dark figure clasped his hands. "Your subordinate understands!"
With that.
The shadow in the room slowly faded.
"Bai Zihe?"
Yao Cunxiao sneered. The teacup in his hand instantly turned into a pile of powder, scattering with the wind.
The Tang Family.
The three members of the family saw Tang Fei's miserable state.
Without needing to ask, they already knew the outcome of this confrontation, and their hearts were churned by immense waves.
Tang Fei...
He was a master from the Inner Clan.
Yet, he was beaten to such a state by Bai Zihe.
And, he appeared to have fled back in a panic, his face pale, gasping for breath!
"Tang Qianqiu."
"Immediately report this to the Inner Clan."
"I need to stabilize my injuries, otherwise this arm won't be saved..."
With that, Tang Fei immediately rushed into a room.
"As you command!"
Tang Qianqiu complied.
An hour later.
Tang Qianqiu welcomed an extremely honored guest.
He was an elder of the Tang Family's Inner Clan, Tang Wentian!
"Esteemed Elder!"
Tang Qianqiu immediately stepped forward, showing utmost respect.
"Hmm."
Tang Wentian nodded and asked, "Where is Tang Fei?"
"Ahhh—"
Just then, Tang Fei's pained groans came from inside.
Tang Wentian's expression darkened, and he walked towards the room the sound came from. Seeing Tang Fei's wretched state, his face grew even more grim.
Then.
He sat down and began to tend to Tang Fei's injuries.
"Fifth Elder..."
A venomous glint flashed in Tang Fei's eyes as he asked nervously, "Can my arm recover completely?"
Tang Wentian examined the injury and said indifferently, "It's just a superficial wound."
He was an elder of the Tang Family's Inner Clan.
His skills were naturally far superior to Tang Fei's; reattaching an arm was not a problem.
"Bai Zihe..."
"Damn Bai Zihe!"
Tang Fei gritted his teeth and cursed. "That bitch Yao Ke'er is from the Dan Tower, I can't deal with her, but can't I deal with you?"
"One day, I will tear you to pieces!"
Tang Qianqiu, standing nearby, suddenly said, "Esteemed Elder..."
"According to the latest intelligence, Yao Ke'er has left the Dan Tower and has nothing to do with them anymore."
"Oh?"
A sinister smile flickered across Tang Fei's face. "Good, good, good! Then I'll let her taste my methods too!"
"Slap—"
As soon as he finished speaking, he received a solid slap.
It was Tang Wentian.
"Get a grip."
"Even if Yao Ke'er is no longer with the Dan Tower, she is not someone you can provoke."
"The Yao Family behind her... although not overtly displayed, judging from certain clues, they are not much inferior to our Tang Family's Inner Clan."
"Don't go causing trouble for the Tang Family."
His warning tone made Tang Fei break out in a cold sweat.
This Yao Ke'er...
She had a double identity after all!
"Report—"
Just then, a servant hurried in.
"Reporting to the Esteemed Elder, reporting to the Family Head!"
"Bai Zihe is approaching our Tang Family, only three miles away!"
Bai Zihe is here?
Tang Fei was immediately overjoyed.
"Fifth Elder, let's capture him now and make him die here!"
Tang Fei was impatient.
Tang Wentian said calmly, "Bai Zihe is powerful. While I can fight him, if he goes berserk and attacks you, I may not be able to protect you."
Tang Fei was immediately choked.
Yes.
If not for the three elders of the Dan Tower back then, he would have truly perished.
Now...
It was indeed not suitable to confront Bai Zihe head-on.
Tang Fei's brows knitted in hatred. "Then let him live a few more days!"
With that, they both left the Tang Family.
Not long after.
"Tang Fei, come out and face death!"
A furious voice entered the Tang Family. It was Bai Zihe who had arrived.