Miss, are we really just letting him leave?

When the emissary saw Chi Mei, he bowed deeply to her, and stared at the direction of Ye Zichens departure in bewilderment.

Chi Meis eyes carried a faint smile as her mouth arched slightly upward. What else would we do? What, do you think we should kill him?

But the Yao-Sealing Pagoda. The emissary started to speak, but hesitated. Hed come here on account of the pagoda, but he didnt obtain it, and its owner had left.

Lets just leave it with him. Our ancestor chose him with the landscape paintings, which means he has our ancestors approval. Although the pagoda belongs to our clan, none of us can cultivate the Dao of the Five Elements. Even if we steal the pagoda from him, itll be nothing but a lump of scrap iron to us. If we leave it with him, it might very well have a better effect.

With that, she squinted and changed the subject. Did you eliminate the Xiao Family Emissary?

I did. With that, a middle-aged man appeared in the emissarays hands. He had an identity token at his waist with the character Xiao.

He was obviously already dead; he showed no signs of life whatsoever.

Chi Mei glanced at the dead man coolly. She couldnt help but laugh coldly to herself, then rub the ring containing the Gao Familys tribute. This is just the start. Xiao Family, God Emperor. These grudges. It might take time, but well avenge them!

The next instant, however, she recalled Ye Zichen, and her sinister grin transformed into a warm smile. That guy might not even know that the Five Elements Great Emperor belonged to the yao race, nor that there arent just yao locked in the Yao-Sealing Pagoda. There are gods and demons too! I really have no idea what expression hell make when he unlocks the fourth floor Right, I never gave him that treasure for uncovering hidden presences. Hee hee. I have an excuse to go looking for him again.

First Miss, First Miss. When he saw her foolish smile, the emissary couldnt help but call to her.

Chi Mei came to her senses, looked at the emissary, and frowned. What is it?

What do we do about the real Xiao Family emissary? The Gao Family delegation came and went, so why didnt we kill them? If they go back and say what happened, then..

Killing the delegation would actually just put them on edge. Dont worry; theres absolutely no way hell say anything. Chi Mei laughed coldly, a grin tugging at the corners of her lips.

Lets just leave him here and go back to the clan. Right, in the near future, send more people to keep an eye on the Xiao Family. If anything unusual happens, let me know right away.

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At around the same time, Gao Yunting returned to his family estates. He clenched the ring containing twenty percent of their tribute, but he didnt return them right away. He was currently seated in his room with four of his closest confidants.

A spatial ring sat atop the rooms table. It was the same one Chi Mei had given him.

As Chi Mei expected, in the face of twenty percent of the familys tribute, Gao Yunting felt overcome with greed.

Although he was the eldest son of the family head, and the most likely to inherit his fathers position, his influence over the family resources was pitifully limited. More importantly his fathers attitude towards him was ambiguous; Gao Ruilong seemed to have a shot at inheriting the position as well.

If he held onto the resources, he could start his own faction. Then, even if he lost the position of next family head, he could escape with his life.

But secrets always had a way of getting out, and if the family head found out about this.

Even if he was a direct heir, he likely couldnt avoid the death penalty.

Gao Yunting couldnt make up his mind, so he had no choice but to ask his companions. Everyone, do you think we should return these resources to the clan? Or not?

This As his confidants hesitated, someone pushed the door open. All of them jumped in alarm and looked at the door.

Why is it you?

The one whod opened the door was none other than Cai Renfei, who was currently taking refuge with the Gao Family. He held a folding fan just like a counselor from ancient times. He chuckled, shut the door, and bowed deeply to Gao Yunting. Young Master Yunting.

Arent you doing perfectly well for yourself as one of Gao Ruilongs dogs? What are you doing here? Did Gao Ruilong send you here? Well? Out with it! What message does he have for me?

The competition between members of the Gao Familys younger generation was relentless. Gao Yunting and Gao Ruilong were at the top, and were both sons of the family head with hope of inheriting his position, so they were in intense competition, both openly and behind closed doors.

However, the way Cai Renfei saw it, both young masters were nothing more than chickens squabbling over weeds.

They were both totally brainless!

Young Master Yunting, Im not here with a message from Gao Ruilong. A few days ago, one of my subordinates should have contacted you. In truth, Im here to pledge allegiance to your cause, said Cai Renfei with a gentle laugh.

Is that so? Gao Yunting glanced at him coldly, but he didnt seem at all convinced.

Cai Renfei had always been Gao Ruilongs lackey, and had done quite a bit of scheming on his half-brothers behalf. Now he was suddenly trying to switch sides? Although hed heard about Gao Ruilong beating him, who knew? That might have been an act intended to win Cai Renfei sympathy.

Young Master Yunting neednt be suspicious. I brought proof of my sincerity, said Cai Renfei amiably and politely.

Gao Ruilong said nothing in response. He simply looked at Cai Renfei coolly. What did he mean by proof of his sincerity?

The next moment, he noticed Cai Renfei looking at the ring on the table. Gao Yunting hurriedly put it away, only to hear Cai Renfei say, Young Master Yunting, theres no need to hide it. Im here on account of that ring.

What are you trying to say? Gao Yunting deeply furrowed his brows. He absolutely couldnt let news of the resources the emissary gave him spread.

Young Master, youre undoubtedly agonizing over whether to return that twenty percent of the tribute or not, right? Id advise you to hold onto it.

Instantly, everyones nerves grew taught and Gao Yuntings eyes widened with astonishment.

How could he possibly know about that?

Hed returned to his residence less than an hour ago, and only the five of them knew about this. How on earth had this news spread?

He suddenly glanced at his confidants, who shook their heads.

Young Master, said Cai Renfei, theres no need for concern. I didnt learn it from your confidants here. I cant tell you where I acquired this information, but I can guarantee. Besides the six of us, no one else knows.

Cai Renfei leisurely strolled into Gao Yuntings room, then pulled out a command medallion and placed it on the table.

This. Is the reason I suggest you hold onto the resources, as well as proof of my sincerity!