"Hmph, fine. Since you refuse to budge, let's see what you can do to Doctor Ye!" Wang Xiao, in turn, decided not to pressure Zuo Chunqiu any further: "Let's see what we're capable of independently. After this matter is over, I'll come back to settle the scores from over a decade ago! Old bastard, let's see how much you've improved in these ten-plus years!"

"Alright, I look forward to it!" Zuo Chunqiu said before hanging up the phone.

Wang Xiao's face turned grim.

Although he had a foot into the Innate Realm, it wasn't a stable one.

Otherwise, Wang Xiao would have eagerly sought out Zuo Chunqiu to embarrass him already.

But given the current situation, he had to endure and be patient.

Seeing that the route through Zuo Chunqiu was unworkable, Wang Xiao pondered briefly and immediately summoned Wang Chaoyang, directly instructing him, "Chaoyang, take our elite forces from the Prince Mansion and go to the Martial Arts Association. Do everything you can to protect Doctor Ye. If they really dare to make a move, don't hold back!"

Wang Chaoyang, already aware of the situation, expressed concern, "Father, if conflict arises, their territory will put us at a disadvantage."

Wang Xiao rubbed his temples, "It can't be helped. Doctor Ye's grace to our Prince Mansion cannot be repaid lightly. Moreover, if we handle this well, it will only benefit the Jinling Prince Mansion in the future."

Wang Chaoyang understood Wang Xiao's underlying message. Essentially, Wang Xiao's resolute stance was a gesture to Ye Guichen, signifying his position.

Once Ye Guichen embraced the Jinling Prince Mansion, riding on Ye Guichen's coattails when he rose to prominence would also bring them prosperity.

"Understood. I'll go now!" Without further hesitation, Wang Chaoyang nodded and went to gather the men, heading towards the Martial Arts Association.

On the other side, Ye Guichen was taken to the Martial Arts Association's office building by Feng Tianhai and his associates.

However, today's atmosphere in the building was exceedingly heavy.

In the central hall stood a massive black-and-white framed photo, featuring Zeng Chang.

In front of it lay a coffin.

Martial Arts Association members lined both sides.

A woman lay atop the coffin, wailing uncontrollably.

As Ye Guichen and his group entered, all eyes fixed on Ye Guichen and Shang Wen Dong.

The woman, hearing the commotion, looked up, her red-rimmed eyes glaring at Ye Guichen with such intensity as if to eat him alive.

"It's you? You killed my husband. I will kill you, fight you to death!" she screamed, grabbing a knife and stumbling towards Ye Guichen, aiming straight at his chest.

Ye Guichen stood his ground, not even flinching.

But as the blade neared within ten centimeters, a golden pen blocked it.

Shang Wen Dong, with a blank expression, addressed the woman, "Is it appropriate to act without clarifying the situation first?"

The Judge's golden brush had already entangled the knife.

As he spoke, Shang Wen Dong gently twisted the brush, effortlessly disarming the woman.

Then, he reached out with his other hand, grasped the knife, and respectfully retreated to Ye Guichen's side.

Ye Guichen looked directly at the woman and said, "I am as surprised by Zeng Chang's death as you are. I am not a murderer, and I had no personal grudge against Zeng Chang. If I did it, I wouldn't deny it. But if I didn't, falsely accusing me won't be that easy!"

"Bullshit! Who else could it be?" someone in the crowd shouted, pointing at Ye Guichen, "Ye, cut the pretentious act. Many witnessed yesterday's events, and you threatened to kill Director Zeng. Now that he's dead, you dare deny it? Do you think you can escape with mere words?"

Ye Guichen squinted, following the voice.

He didn't expect to see Lv Liang here.

"Heh, Master Lu, you're so agitated. Could it be you who killed Zeng Chang?" Ye Guichen retorted expressionlessly.

Lv Liang's reaction was almost like being stepped on the tail, a flash of panic crossed his eyes.

However, seeing so many Martial Arts Association members, and being on their home turf, Lv Liang felt emboldened, shouting, "Ye, you shameless scoundrel! Director Zeng wanted to recruit me into the Martial Arts Association, he was my benefactor. If it weren't for you, I'd be one of them now! You dare frame me! Hah, you killed him, whether you admit it or not. Today, we'll use your blood to honor Director Zeng!"

"Kill!"

"Avenge Director Zeng!"

"Kill!"

Lv Liang's words were highly provocative.

The crowd roared, with shouts for blood echoing everywhere.

The woman, with bloodshot eyes, again bitterly glared at Ye Guichen, "You heartless boy! What did my husband ever do to you? Why did you have to kill him?"

Ye Guichen shrugged, not offering any explanations, instead stepping towards the coffin and gazing at Zeng Chang's portrait.

Shang Wen Dong stayed right by his side.

The others didn't understand Ye Guichen's intentions, watching him warily, armed, ready to strike at any moment.

Ye Guichen picked up three incense sticks, lit them, and offered them at the altar, then turned around, calmly saying, "Alright, I've paid my respects. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving."

Saying this, he started to walk away.

The crowd erupted.

Such arrogance.

Did he think he was summoned just to pay respects?

"Damn, you think you can just leave?"

"You brat, today's your death day!"

"Ye, do you think you can come and go as you please?"

Ye Guichen sarcastically replied, "What, do you want me to help find the real killer? Heh, I don't have time for that, and I wasn't that close to Zeng Chang!"

Those words utterly infuriated the Martial Arts Association members.

Such audacity!

He was completely disregarding them.

Lv Liang smirked seeing Ye Guichen digging his own grave.

Kid, you asked for it.

Then, a commotion erupted from the crowd.

Someone shouted, "President Zuo is here."

Swoosh!

The previously chaotic scene quickly parted.

Surrounded by several experts, a haughty young man in his thirties strutted in.

He glanced at Zeng Chang's portrait, then quickly fixed his gaze on Ye Guichen, "Are you the one who killed Director Zeng?"

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