Beijing.
Bai Family Residence.
The butler hurried into the study and said to Bai Yujing, “Young Master, we’ve lost contact with ‘Sabre’.”
“Oh,” Bai Yujing responded indifferently.
The butler glanced at Bai Yujing and asked, “Aren’t you surprised, Young Master?”
“Why should I be?” Bai Yujing replied. “If Ye Qiu couldn’t even handle Sabre, that would be the real surprise.”
“Sabre was a skilled expert. If he hadn’t died, he would have been a great asset to us. What a pity,” the butler lamented.
Bai Yujing showed no remorse. “No matter how capable someone is, if they can’t be of use to me, their death is of no consequence.”
“A few years ago, I saved Sabre’s life on the border. I had hoped to recruit him, but he was stubborn. No matter what I offered—money, women, or promises—he remained unmoved.”
“This time, he agreed to kill Ye Qiu only to repay the life debt he owed me.”
“It was a perfect opportunity to test Ye Qiu’s strength.”
Bai Yujing smiled faintly. “If Ye Qiu could kill Sabre, it means his strength isn’t just comparable to a Dragon List expert—he could rank within the top ten.”
“Too bad he’s just a small doctor with no background. Otherwise, Bai Bing marrying him wouldn’t have been a bad choice.”
“By the way, has the Pei family made any moves?”
The butler shook his head. “I’ve already leaked the news of Ye Qiu’s arrival in Beijing to the Pei family and sent people to monitor them, but they haven’t made any moves.”
“Hmph,” Bai Yujing snorted coldly. “The Pei family is quite calculating. At this point, they still want to sit on the sidelines.”
“Young Master, should we continue to intercept and kill Ye Qiu?” the butler asked.
Bai Yujing said, “Once Ye Qiu enters Beijing, he will inevitably disrupt the wedding. Whether he succeeds or not, our Bai family will lose face.”
“If any unexpected incidents occur, it could affect our alliance with the Pei family.”
“If the alliance falls through, my father’s plan to transfer to the Jinling Military Region will be completely ruined.”
“Therefore, Ye Qiu must be intercepted and killed.” Bai Yujing instructed the butler, “Notify the second group to take him out.”
“Yes!”
The butler acknowledged and turned to leave the study.
“Wait—” Bai Yujing suddenly called out to the butler and asked, “What is the God of War doing?”
The butler was momentarily stunned, unsure why the young master was suddenly asking about the God of War, but he still answered, “The God of War is in his office.”
“Oh? Is that old man not planning to step in and save Ye Qiu?” Bai Yujing’s face showed a hint of confusion.
“Ye Qiu may be part of the Underworld Palace, but he’s ultimately just a small figure. It’s unlikely the God of War would intervene to save him,” the butler said.
Bai Yujing shook his head. “When Ye Qiu got into trouble, the God of War personally went to the northwest. That alone shows how much he values Ye Qiu.”
“However, that old man is solely dedicated to the nation. Aside from matters of national importance, he rarely involves himself in these trivial affairs.”
“Perhaps that’s why he hasn’t stepped in to save Ye Qiu.”
Bai Yujing then asked, “Has there been any movement from the Dragon Gate?”
The butler replied, “Cao Yuan is in Yangcheng.”
“What about Qinglong and Qilin?”
“They’re also by Cao Yuan’s side.”
Bai Yujing frowned and muttered, “That doesn’t make sense. Cao Yuan is a shrewd man. He knows Ye Qiu is facing great danger by coming to Beijing. Why hasn’t he sent anyone to support him?”
“Ye Qiu’s journey to Beijing puts him against both us and the Pei family. Cao Yuan might have weighed the pros and cons and decided not to send support,” the butler analyzed.
“As you said, Young Master, Cao Yuan is a cunning eunuch. His sole ambition is to unify the underground forces across the country. If he were to send people to support Ye Qiu, he would be openly opposing both our family and the Pei family.”
“He doesn’t dare to offend both families, at least not openly.”
“Don’t forget, the Witch God Sect is also watching closely. Given the chance, they would strike against the Dragon Gate.”
“Cao Yuan is an ambitious man. He likely wouldn’t risk making enemies everywhere for Ye Qiu’s sake.”
Bai Yujing nodded slightly, agreeing with the butler’s analysis. “Your reasoning makes sense. However, Ye Qiu is one of the Dragon Gate’s four Dragon Envoys. Cao Yuan shouldn’t just stand by and watch him die.”
“The only experts the Dragon Gate can mobilize right now are Qinglong and Qilin.”
“If Cao Yuan were to send someone to support Ye Qiu, it would definitely be one of these two.”
“Cao Yuan is very cautious. He wouldn’t send all his experts away and would surely leave one behind to protect himself.”
The butler immediately said, “But Young Master, our people reported that both Qinglong and Qilin are by Cao Yuan’s side.”
Bai Yujing said, “That might just be Cao Yuan’s diversion tactic.”
“Then, Young Master, should we send more people?” the butler asked.
“No need,” Bai Yujing said confidently. “Whether Cao Yuan sends Qinglong or Qilin to support Ye Qiu, it will only result in one more dead body.”
“Ye Qiu is destined to die. No matter who comes to save him, it won’t change the outcome.”
“Tell our people that if they encounter either Qinglong or Qilin, they are to eliminate them.”
“Once one of them is gone, dealing with Cao Yuan in the future will be much easier,” Bai Yujing said.
“Yes!”
The butler quickly acknowledged.
At this moment, the butler remembered something else and asked, “Young Master, according to reliable intelligence, Tang Fei and Long Ye are in the same car as Ye Qiu. What should we do about them?”
“What do you think?” Bai Yujing countered.
The butler pondered for a moment and said, “Tang Fei is the Chief of Staff of the Underworld Palace, and the Tang family behind him holds significant influence. Long Ye’s background is the Long family, which is also formidable. If we target them, it will undoubtedly provoke the Tang and Long families. I suggest we only kill Ye Qiu and avoid touching Tang Fei and Long Ye for now.”
Bai Yujing said, “My opinion is the exact opposite of yours.”
The butler was startled. “Young Master, do you mean to eliminate Tang Fei and Long Ye as well?”
“If you cut the grass but don’t remove the roots, it will grow back when the spring breeze blows. Tang Fei and Long Ye chose to travel with Ye Qiu, which shows their bond is deep. If I kill Ye Qiu, those two will eventually come after me for revenge.”
“To avoid unnecessary trouble in the future, it’s better to eliminate them all.”
“Once the Tang and Long families lose their heirs, it will mark the beginning of their decline. Those who rely on them will also seek new patrons.”
“Besides, with Tang Fei dead, the position of Chief of Staff in the Underworld Palace will be vacant, and I can fill that role.”
“Once I deal with that old man, the God of War, the Underworld Palace will be under my control.”
Bai Yujing smiled smugly. “With the Underworld Palace in my hands and a successful alliance with the Pei family, in a few years, I will have the opportunity to ascend to the pinnacle of power.”
The butler’s eyes filled with deep shock. Only now did he realize that the young master was aiming for the highest power. This…
This was terrifying!
The butler wanted to advise Bai Yujing that such grand ambitions might not end well, but seeing the smug expression on Bai Yujing’s face, he swallowed his words.
Bai Yujing instructed, “Tell our people that after killing Tang Fei and Long Ye, they must completely destroy their bodies and leave no evidence. While I’m not afraid of the Tang and Long families, I don’t want to give them any grounds for accusation.”
“Yes!”
