Starting Reward – A Three Thousand Assassin Network

Chapter 44 — Emperor Xia Lures the Snake out of Its Lair

In the presence of these individuals, each one controlled the life and death of tens of thousands of people. If some people were seeking death, they naturally wouldn’t stop them. Anyway, the necessary warnings had already been given; if they still wanted to court death, then it was their own fault.

In the martial world, apart from emphasizing human relations and social etiquette, there were also grievances and enmities. The acts of fighting and killing were not uncommon.

In the martial world, one’s actions were not always within their control. This was not just a saying.

After discussing these matters with the five individuals, Nangong Ruoshui, Liuyun, and Kongming left the Tianji Pavilion one after another.

At this moment, Xiaoyaozi looked at Tianjizi and said, “Why didn’t you reveal the truth just now?”

Tianjizi stroked his beard with a smile and looked at Xiaoyaozi with a full smile, “Is it important whether I say it or not?”

“The incident has already occurred and is developing in an unpredictable direction.”

“We already know the worst result! Why bother entangling ourselves in the process?”

Xiaoyaozi was suddenly speechless, then sighed.

“Ah …”

“The current martial world is truly turbulent!”

Looking at the desolate Xiaoyaozi, Tianjizi slowly said, “Some things are not easily changed by your will. If you insist on intervening, once you get involved, the outcome may be even worse, and you might not be able to save yourself!”

“The Daoist sect, since the establishment by Daoist Ziyun, has now been close to a thousand years.”

“People say, a hundred years for an imperial dynasty, a thousand years for a distinguished family. The heritage of a family that has lasted for a thousand years is no less than that of your ancient sects.”

“Moreover, it is a family of martial generals! It can coexist with the Great Xia for three hundred years, which is not without reason!”

“Having said this, you should think carefully!”

After speaking, Tianjizi closed his eyes.

Xiaoyaozi, on the other hand, furrowed his brows, pondering something.

Tianjizi made it clear that if Xiaoyaozi insisted on intervening in the conflict between the Ye family and the Imperial family, even the Daoist sect with a thousand years of heritage might be destroyed!

On one side was the continuation of the family line, and on the other side was a matter involving the life and death of countless people. He found it really difficult to choose.

Xiaoyaozi, named Xiaoyao, was he truly carefree?

He left the Tianji Pavilion in a daze, and where he went, no one knew.

…

Time passed quickly, and after a few more days, the Divine Water Palace, the Ethereal Palace, and the Daoist sect, the three major superpowers, issued a statement, indicating that people in the martial world should not get involved in the court’s power struggle.

With their statement, some slightly clever individuals in the martial world instantly understood the situation and withdrew from the alliance on the spot.

For a while, the voices of the martial forces formed alliances, but the impact was minimal.

This was the terror of these superpowers. With just a casual statement, they could make countless people in the martial world follow their orders.

In the Great Xia Palace.

After receiving this news, Emperor Xia was so angry that he smashed several cups in a row.

He thought that these people in the martial world could cause some trouble for the Ye family, but unexpectedly, these superpowers interfered and disrupted his plans.

Now, regardless of the relationship between the Heavenly Net and the Ye family, both were enemies of the Imperial family.

“Since you martial sects have intervened, there’s no reason to withdraw now! If you don’t make a move, it’s because not enough blood has been shed. If the death of thousands of people doesn’t move you, then it will be tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands! I don’t believe that when the entire martial world turns into a river of blood, and corpses are scattered everywhere, you superpowers can still sit still! Now that the Ye family has been hiding in Liangzhou, I will call them out! Humph, by then, I wonder if your so-called ‘Leaf-Sweeping Alliance’ can endure it!”

At this moment, Emperor Xia’s eyes emitted a fierce light.

If the Ye family really came out of Liangzhou, and the Leaf-Sweeping Alliance dared not take action, it would be a joke.

Emperor Xia had a plan. Even if the martial sects did not want to take action, once they did, it would lead to a bloody massacre, deepening the enmity between the Ye family and the martial world.

“Summon the people!” Emperor Xia shouted.

Cao Zhengde quickly came to Emperor Xia’s side and bowed, “Your Majesty, I’m here!”

Emperor Xia glanced at Cao Zhengde, hands behind his back, and said, “The Empress Dowager’s seventieth birthday is approaching. Seven days later, I will host a grand banquet to entertain the officials. You will send invitations to the high-ranking officials in various states and counties, especially General Ye. He was once the beloved general of the late emperor, and he has made many contributions to Great Xia. He must be invited. Remember this clearly.”

“Yes, I will remember!” Cao Zhengde responded earnestly.

“You may leave!” Emperor Xia waved his hand.

Cao Zhengde quickly retreated and went to handle the matter.

On the other side, at the Ye family residence.

Old Master Ye, as usual, held a fan in his hand and smoked a cigarette.

In recent days, things had calmed down a bit, but he was well aware that the Imperial family was definitely brewing some conspiracy.

He also learned about the annihilation of the Rakshasa Hall, which shocked him at the time.

At the same time, he gained a preliminary understanding of the strength of the Heavenly Net. Being able to destroy the Rakshasa Hall and even kill two Transcendent Realm assassins indicated that this force had at least four or even more Transcendent Realm experts.

Thinking about this, he felt delighted. He became even more curious about where his grandson had found so many super-strong individuals.

“I can’t understand Chen’er more and more. Every time, he surprises me! I thought I had touched his core, but these are just the tip of the iceberg he deliberately revealed! Sigh, I wanted to visit him again, but I just can’t find a suitable reason!”

Thinking about it, Ye Dingtian took a deep puff of his cigarette.

Looking at the top-quality cigarette in his hand, where he smoked half and the wind smoked half, he became even more annoyed.

At the same time, in the Heavenly Lake.

Ye Chen sat on a large boat, leaning against the railing, holding bait, and feeding the fish.

Although the Golden Dragon Fish had been slightly reprimanded by Ye Chen a few days ago, the bloodline power hidden in its body had also been stimulated. Its injuries quickly healed, and the scales that had fallen off also grew back. Even its body had grown much larger, now nearly four feet in length.

Now, the Golden Dragon Fish was much more well-behaved. Sometimes, in order to get more food, it would perform the skill of blowing bubbles in the water for Ye Chen.

Time passed slowly in such leisurely days.

The next day, the arrival of Cao Zhengde made the entire Ye family excited.

At this moment, Cao Zhengde looked at Ye Dingtian and Ye Wudao, saying, “General Ye, the Empress Dowager’s seventieth birthday is approaching. His Majesty will host a grand banquet seven days later to entertain the officials. As General Ye was once the beloved general of the late emperor and made many contributions to Great Xia, His Majesty hopes that General Ye can attend. This invitation is personally delivered by me.”

Ye Wudao felt uneasy at the news, and his heart was full of worry.

As for Ye Dingtian, he remained expressionless. “On the Empress Dowager’s seventieth birthday, I will naturally attend. Thank you for delivering the invitation, Master Cao.”

“General Ye is too polite. Since the invitation has been delivered, I will take my leave.”

“How are you in such a hurry? How about having a cup of tea before leaving?” Ye Dingtian invited.

“Thank you, General Ye, for your kind offer, but imperial decrees cannot afford patience, and I must report back. I won’t disturb you any longer.” Cao Zhengde said, not waiting for Ye Dingtian to speak, and then left the Ye residence.

Watching Cao Zhengde’s figure leave, Ye Wudao frowned and said, “Father, this must be a plot!”

Ye Dingtian glanced at Ye Wudao and said, “Even you can see it. Do I need to say more?”

“Seventieth birthday banquet, grand feast, entertaining officials … Hehe, the feast is not for the sake of the feast, and entertaining officials is not for the sake of entertaining officials. It’s just a clever ploy, luring the snake out of its lair!”

“Father, what should we do now?”

At this moment, Ye Wudao was also uncertain.