The government's actions!
Upon hearing this, Yan Xu glanced at his father, his eyes filled with solemnity.
"Young Ye! Before I answer your question, you must answer a few questions for me."
Yan Yi looked at Ye Ming, his tone also deepening.
Seeing Yan Yi's subtle shift in attitude, Ye Ming knew the other party must be aware of some things.
"Please ask!"
Ye Ming clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.
However, Yan Yi's first question sent a chill down his spine and also filled him with shock.
"Ye Ming! Are you in contact with the military?"
Yan Yi scrutinized Ye Ming's every detail as if examining him.
The military?
When he heard this word, Ye Ming didn't immediately understand why he was being asked. But after a brief moment of thought, Ye Ming began to grasp some of it.
Just as he had said before, what he was doing now seemed to align with the military's objectives.
Therefore, Ye Ming had even gone to find Situ Kong, hoping for cooperation.
Now, Yan Yi's suspicion that he had some sort of connection with the military was entirely reasonable.
"No!"
Ye Ming answered earnestly, "I admit that some of my previous actions may have been exploited by the military. However, I absolutely have no contact with them!"
This was the truth.
Although Ye Ming had considered cooperating with the military before, he had ultimately given up.
This was because he couldn't see through Situ Kong.
"Good! I understand!"
Yan Yi's face remained largely expressionless, and it was unclear whether he believed Ye Ming's words.
Ye Ming could do nothing about this.
"Second question, what is your purpose in live-streaming the teaching of ancient martial arts and introducing ancient martial artists to the secular world?" Yan Yi asked again.
This question hit closer to the mark than the first.
Hearing this, Ye Ming's expression tightened. He hadn't expected them to know the situation to this extent, being aware that he had introduced ancient martial artists to the world.
It seemed he had consistently underestimated the power a provincial leader possessed.
Even a former one should not be underestimated.
"Ye Ming! Do you know how much impact the spread of your ancient martial arts techniques into the secular world will have on the current order?"
At this moment, Yan Xu's expression was also extremely grave. "If everyone learns ancient martial arts and possesses true qi, the social unrest that will arise will be immeasurable. Therefore..."
He looked at Ye Ming, leaving his words unspoken.
"Uncle! Grandpa Yan! Since you both know which actions were initiated by me, I won't deny anything! But..." Ye Ming clenched his fists, his eyes filled with determination and no regret, "But there are some things I have to do!"
"I know what you are worried about!"
He stood up, exuding an aura of 'ruling the world with a palm', and said sternly, "But no matter what era it is, one iron rule can never be escaped: 'The strong are respected, the strong make the rules.'."
"The so-called social peace today is merely the rules set by those powerful individuals in power. If they lose interest, chaos will erupt in an instant."
"The advent of the ancient martial era is the same principle. What truly decides destiny are the people at the pinnacle of the pyramid."
"And I! I will hold those people in my hands."
At this moment, Ye Ming revealed his ambition and aspirations without reservation. It was also the first time he showed his fangs to outsiders.
He was never afraid of obstacles on the path he chose. If he had reservations about taking the first step, how could he even talk about what he would face in the future?
"You..."
Seeing the young man with his back to the earth and his gaze towards the sky, he was stunned.
Especially the overwhelming aura that seemed to disdain the world, causing his aged body to tremble.
He couldn't understand why such a young man exuded such spirit.
A few minutes later, Yan Xu and his son's emotions gradually calmed down.
"Ye Ming! You..."
"Enough! No need to say more!"
Yan Yi interrupted his son, shook his head with a smile, and sighed, "There's no need to ask further! What he intends to do is beyond our grasp."
When Yan Yi sensed the ambition Ye Ming displayed, he knew that the young man before him was no longer the indifferent but pure youth from four years ago.
"Young Ye! Grandpa Yan doesn't know what your ultimate goal is. However, Grandpa still has a piece of advice for you."
Yan Yi also stood up, placing his hands behind his back, standing shoulder to shoulder with him.
"Please tell me, Grandpa Yan!"
Ye Ming clasped his hands in a bow.
"Good!" Yan Yi nodded slightly and said, "I can sense that the path you are on is very long. Perhaps, so long that it may not even have an end!"
"But you must remember, no matter where you go, never forget the original intention you had when you first embarked on this path."
"Original intention... you say?"
Hearing this word, Ye Ming bowed again, expressing his respect to the elder before him, "Grandpa Yan, I don't think I will forget!"
"Good! Since that's the case, I will tell you what I know."
Then, sitting down again, Yan Yi provided Ye Ming with some government information.
Among them, the most important information could be divided into three points.
First, the military has support from behind, and naturally, the government does too. Although Yan Yi was unaware of the existence of immortal cultivators, he knew that not long ago, the Presidential Palace had welcomed several distinguished guests.
It was precisely because of the arrival of those distinguished guests that the Presidential Palace gained the standing to maintain a balance with the military.
Second, it concerns the government's stance.
The Presidential Palace would likely take action to prevent Ye Ming from continuing to teach "ancient martial arts techniques" through live broadcasts.
They would not allow the advent of the ancient martial era.
Third, it is the proportion of allegiances among the top leaders of each province.
According to the information provided by Yan Yi, out of China's twenty-three provinces, ten have sided with the military, and eight have sided with the government.
The remaining five are still in a wait-and-see state.
Furthermore, previously, both the military and the government had gathered those who sided with them for secret meetings.
The specific content of these meetings, however, remained unknown.
This was all the intelligence Yan Yi provided.
The most crucial point to note was that the government might make a move against Ye Ming in a short period.
This reminder was timely.
Otherwise, Ye Ming might suffer a significant loss.
...
"Thank you!"
An hour later, after Ye Ming had organized all the information in his mind, he bowed to the elder before him once more.
"Alright! That's all I know!"
Yan Yi waved his hand and then admonished, "Young Ye, leading the ancient martial era is no child's play. I hope you can grasp the degree of it well!"
This was his greatest concern.
Yan Yi believed Ye Ming was not a simple ambitious individual. He must have had unavoidable reasons for acting this way.
"I understand!"
Ye Ming solemnly promised, "Grandpa Yan, I assure you! As long as it doesn't affect my plan, I will try my best not to involve innocent people."
Hearing this, Yan Yi looked deeply at Ye Ming again.
He understood the underlying meaning of this statement.
If it affected his plan...
Then... he would have no choice but to disregard them.