"My lord, the person has been brought here."
Ye Xun respectfully announced as he led Ye Changming into the room.
Lu Zixun nodded indifferently and waved his hand for Ye Xun to leave.
Once the door was closed, Tan Ye’s gaze fell upon Ye Changming, "Since we parted ways in Area Q, it has been a long time since we’ve met. What brings you to me today?"
Undaunted by Tan Ye’s indifferent eyes, Ye Changming casually found a chair to sit down on.
Crossing his legs, he finally spoke leisurely, "I know you’ve already acquired the item. Today, I’ve come to offer you a way to return to the Crimson Land."
Tan Ye stared at Ye Changming intently for a while.
Suddenly, the corner of Tan Ye’s mouth curled up, "It seems you haven’t been negligent in keeping an eye on my movements. If not for our differing camps, I think we could have become great friends."
Upon hearing this, Ye Changming smiled meaningfully and countered, "Aren’t we now?"
Tan Ye chuckled at Ye Changming’s brazenness and nodded, "Yes."
Tan Ye was already accustomed to Ye Changming’s blunt conversational style.
But he hadn’t expected Ye Changming to be as straightforward as this time; it was truly beyond Tan Ye’s expectations.
It seemed to Tan Ye that Ye Changming had not even considered what would happen if Tan Ye were unwilling to leave.
Tan Ye shook his head and gave a wry smile.
Even Long Jiuri often couldn’t find him, yet Ye Changming had managed to learn that he had acquired the Heart of Filth.
The information system alone was impressive.
If Tan Ye were unwilling to leave, Ye Changming could potentially divulge his whereabouts to Long Jiuri. In that case, Ye Changming would just need to sit back and watch the chaos unfold from a high vantage point.
Having made up his mind, Tan Ye tapped the table lightly and looked up at the ever composed Ye Changming, "I do indeed intend to leave, but the method you mentioned is something I am somewhat aware of. To have me leave so easily, I’m afraid it won’t be that simple."
Ye Changming had his own crafty plans, and Tan Ye had his own secret ladders.
While his power was not comparable to Long Jiuri’s, Tan Ye could simply avoid confrontation and cause trouble for Ye Changming, likely giving him a headache.
Facing Tan Ye, who was clearly ready to haggle, Ye Changming showed not the slightest displeasure.
He had come today prepared for a significant compromise.
Patting his knee, Ye Changming began to speak, "I know the Insect Emperor came here searching for something. My subordinates seem to have found traces of the Spear of the Dead Sea sealed by Spett."
He paused, intentionally not continuing, and quickly changed the subject, "As long as the Insect Emperor is willing to leave, the information about the clue is yours to have."
Tan Ye looked deeply at Ye Changming, seemingly weighing his options, but, in truth, he was assessing the credibility of Ye Changming’s information.
The Insect Clan had been investigating the Spear of the Dead Sea for decades without a single lead.
Now, Ye Changming was offering it so readily, which likely meant the information was not very reliable.
However, as the saying goes on Blue Star, something is better than nothing. Tan Ye, who had already planned to leave, naturally agreed to the deal.
"If the Insect Emperor has agreed, then I naturally have to show some sincerity."
Seeing Tan Ye nod, Ye Changming took out an iron rod. A deadly aura filled the room.
With slightly narrowed eyes, Tan Ye lifted his hand and Blood Energy surged forth.
The deathly silence vanished as Tan Ye’s eyes flashed with surprise while he caressed the iron rod, "It is indeed a part of the Spear of the Dead Sea. Where did you obtain this item?"
"Of course, from the Crimson Land."
Returning to the topic of its origin, Ye Changming slowly said, "Originally, when I was being pursued by the people of the Purple Mansion from the Crimson Land, I stumbled upon this object in a swamp and casually took it with me."
Before the words even finished, Tan Ye could ascertain that Ye Changming had lied.
In the quest to reclaim the three great malevolent objects, the Insect Clan had nearly turned the Crimson Land upside down.
After finally acquiring information about the Heart of Filth, Tan Ye even risked the danger of smuggling himself to come here.
Now Ye Changming actually told him that the Spear of the Dead Sea, it was indeed in the Crimson Land.
"Regardless of whether the Insect Emperor believes it or not, there isn’t a single false word in what Mr. Ye has said, and I please request the Insect Emperor to honor the agreement."
Gazing steadily into Tan Ye’s eyes, Ye Changming said with a clear conscience.
After looking into each other’s eyes for a moment, Tan Ye collected the part of the Spear of the Dead Sea and smiled at Ye Changming, "I think you have a lot of potentials, how about joining our Insect Clan directly?"
The implication was clear: I admire you, why don’t you become my lackey?
"Thank you for the appreciation, Insect Emperor, but I am afraid I don’t have sufficient capabilities to serve well."
Declining Tan Ye, Ye Changming continued, "There is something I don’t quite understand, and I am hoping the Insect Emperor could clarify it for me."
With his mood lifted by acquiring a part of the Spear of the Dead Sea, Tan Ye nodded for Ye Changming to ask.
Gazing unblinkingly at Tan Ye, Ye Changming slowly asked, "Yue Sichen is your sister, isn’t she?"
Although it sounded like a question, the conclusive tone in Ye Changming’s voice was as if he had some evidence in hand.
Under Ye Changming’s careful observation, one could see a fleeting moment of tension in Tan Ye’s eyes; Ye Changming’s lips slightly curled up, a little was enough.
With an unwavering gaze, Tan Ye slightly cocked his head and looked at Ye Changming with some confusion, "What do you mean by that, Mr. Ye? How could Yue Sichen, a half-human, half-blood aberration of the Insect Clan, possibly be my sister?"
His voice tinged with outrage, as if Ye Changming’s words had insulted him.
Ye Changming only smiled, conveying his apologies, "I’m sorry, Insect Emperor, I was abrupt."
Checking the time on his phone, Ye Changming went on, "The time is almost at hand, and I presume the Insect Emperor has already arranged a place for the Insect Clan members. May we depart now?"
Needing to return quickly to stabilize the war situation, Tan Ye rose to his feet, his gaze falling upon Ye Changming, "I’ll give you a chance to clear your name, afterwards, I’ll have Ye Xun send you the positions of those Insect Clan members for you to deal with. How does that sound?"
"I am already innocent; there’s no need to clear my name."
With a subtle smile, Ye Changming slightly quickened his pace, "However, I can’t refuse the Insect Emperor’s generous offer, I thank you for your kindness."
Upon seeing Ye Changming’s movements, Tan Ye didn’t voice these words.
He chuckled internally and followed behind Ye Changming, making their way slowly towards Emperor.
Feeling the strong surge of Blood Energy, Lu Zixun shook the dozing Xiong Kang, who was slumped over with his eyes squinted shut.
At this moment, for some reason, Xiong Kang appeared as if he had passed out in his sleep, unresponsive to any shaking.
"Stop shaking him, he won’t wake up any time soon."
At this time, Tan Ye appeared before Lu Zixun, eying him, "Shall we have a talk?"