Seeing the young man who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, Situ Kong’s cloudy eyes couldn’t help but show a trace of shock.
He hadn’t expected the other party to appear at this time.
“There’s no other way! Being in this position, it’s inevitable to develop some peculiar habits!” Despite the shock, Situ Kong calmly sat down opposite Ye Ming.
“Since I’m here, you must know why I’ve come!” Ye Ming looked at the legendary old man before him, wanting to see how he would react to this sudden turn of events.
“Young friend Ye! While I don’t know how you found me! I must admit, I am surprised!”
Situ Kong also observed the youth who had soundly defeated Gu Taiyi, both sides probing each other.
In terms of strength, Situ Kong wasn’t even Gu Taiyi’s match.
However, one had to consider Ye Ming’s current location.
This was China’s First Military District.
Ye Ming was unaware of what hidden trump cards were kept here.
Furthermore, there were undoubtedly immortal cultivators behind Situ Kong. As a crucial piece in their plan, Situ Kong wouldn’t have neglected protective measures.
Therefore, Ye Ming wouldn’t make a move rashly.
“And then?
Ye casually picked up a teacup from the table, examining the blue and white patterns on it, and said with a smile, “In a sense, if I had died in the battle with Gu Taiyi, you would have at least half the ‘credit.’ Considering this, what do you say…” At this point, a hint of wickedness appeared in the corner of Ye Ming’s smile, “do we have a life-and-death feud?”
A life-and-death feud?
Judging by Ye Ming’s words, it was indeed the case.
“Yes! It certainly counts!”
Situ Kong smiled and poured tea into the cup in Ye Ming’s hand.
After filling it to five parts full, he stopped and said, “But! Why don’t I sense any killing intent from you! No! Not even a hint of anger?”
No killing intent! Nor anger!
Hearing this, Ye Ming sighed and looked at the half-filled teacup in his hand, saying with a hint of helplessness, “As expected, old ginger is spicier!”
Then, he drank it in one gulp.
It wasn’t like drinking tea, but more like using tea as a substitute for wine to express his admiration.
“Young friend is too modest!”
Situ Kong poured Ye Ming another cup of tea, this time to eight parts full. Then, he poured himself a cup and took a sip, smiling, “For someone your age to stir up such a storm, how many people in this world can achieve this?”
The conversation between the two at this moment didn’t resemble that of strangers meeting for the first time, but rather that of old friends who had known each other for years.
“Hahaha! Marshal Situ, I like hearing you say that!”
Ye Ming savored the fragrant tea, and suddenly felt the tea in the cup was much richer.
“Alright! We’ve had tea! Do you have anything to say, young friend?” Situ Kong looked at Ye Ming, his eyes narrowed like those of a thousand-year-old fox.
“Say! Say what?”
Ye Ming seemed to misunderstand, smiling, “Today, I simply wanted to meet the legendary figure spoken of by the masses. Marshal Situ, please don’t misunderstand!”
He leisurely sipped his fragrant tea, appearing to have no other motive.
“Oh! If that’s the case! Since young friend has come all this way, it seems my treasured Yun Zhong Xian must be brought out.”
After speaking, Situ Kong cast a deep look at Ye Ming and prepared to get up and leave.
“No need! I am but a coarse person and cannot appreciate Marshal Situ’s treasured possessions! It’s best not to spoil it!”
Ye Ming stood up and looked at the night sky outside, cupping his hands and saying, “It’s getting late today, so I won’t disturb Marshal Situ’s rest.”
“Alas! What a pity!
Situ Kong also returned the gesture and smiled, “Then I won’t keep young friend any longer.”
“If young friend visits again in the future, you must give me advance notice! Otherwise, I might not be able to find… young friend next time!”
Upon hearing this, Ye Ming’s gaze paused slightly: “Certainly! Certainly!”
With that, Ye Ming’s figure vanished into thin air.
After Ye Ming left, Situ Kong made no unusual moves. A faint smile still lingered on his face.
He returned to his desk and, as usual, reviewed some documents. All his actions were smooth, as if nothing had happened.
Half an hour later.
“What an old fox!”
Ye Ming was in a special space, watching Situ Kong still working. His expression gradually turned grim.
In reality, he hadn’t left before; he had been observing Situ Kong in secret all along.
However, the other party had not shown any abnormality.
During that time, some military personnel even reported important matters to him. Yet, Situ Kong maintained his commanding presence and provided appropriate solutions.
There was little difference from his usual demeanor.
From beginning to end, he had not mentioned Ye Ming’s visit to anyone.
Another half hour passed, and Ye Ming still hadn’t given up, continuing to monitor Situ Kong in secret.
Unfortunately! The other party showed no unusual behavior.
It was now almost ten o’clock in the evening.
And Situ Kong had reached his usual resting time.
As the First Marshal of the Military District, he usually spent most of his time resting at the base. Therefore, only after the lights in Situ Kong’s room were extinguished did Ye Ming withdraw his gaze.
“It seems! Situ Kong is even more cautious than I imagined! The matter of cooperation will have to be postponed for now!”
Ultimately, Ye Ming could only return home.
Yet, he was unaware that the lights in Situ Kong’s room were turned back on two hours later.
…
On a mountain peak, Ye Ming looked down at the First Military District below, his thoughts slowly unfolding.
His meeting with Situ Kong today was not without its gains.
At the very least, he had gained a deeper understanding of Situ Kong himself.
Calm!
Cautious!
Even somewhat cunning.
These were all experiences he had accumulated for future dealings with that person.
And another point!
Ye Ming noticed that although Situ Kong was somewhat shocked by his arrival, that was… all.
After a brief moment of shock, he quickly regained his composure.
This meant that Situ Kong had likely anticipated Ye Ming’s arrival beforehand.
“Alas! Dealing with such an old fox is truly tiring!”
With a low sigh, a gust of wind blew, and Ye Ming’s figure was gone.
…
Villa Number Ten, Minghai City.
Upon his return, Ye Ming used his senses to check on the well-being of the women.
This inspection truly shocked Ye Ming.
Because everyone present was not resting, but diligently cultivating.
“So good!”
After a brief shock, it was replaced by a surge of emotion.
He knew that all these women wished to walk alongside him on their future immortal journeys.
“Mm!”
A moment later, Ye Ming wore a smile of relief.
Because!
Nangong Qianyu had broken through, successfully advancing to the Sensing World realm.