Chapter 5: Hurting Each Other

Inside the hall of the Yang’s home.

Elder Yang sat at the head seat, his aged face showing a hint of unease. Standing behind him were the two brothers, Yang Kui and Yang Tao.

Yang Bingyu scrutinized Ye Xuan with a face full of suspicion, her mind racing. She wondered who exactly this guy was. Not only did he have a formidable subordinate like White Snake, but even her grandfather was so wary of him that he gave away the Yunju Mountain Villa! An eight-hundred-million-yuan luxury mansion, just given away like that? At this point, even a fool could guess that Ye Xuan was extraordinary.

Ye Xuan took a casual sip of his tea. His fingers tapped against the armrest of the pearwood chair, producing a rhythmic pattern.

Elder Yang’s hand trembled, and his expression grew solemn. "All of you, leave us for now. I need to speak with Mr. Ye alone!"

In his youth, Elder Yang had spent time in the borderlands where he learned a highly covert method of communication. Similar to Morse code, it used tapping sounds to convey messages. The rhythm Ye Xuan had just tapped out on the armrest was exactly that!

The message he conveyed consisted of exactly five words: "I’ll only speak with you!"

Hearing this, Yang Bingyu immediately furrowed her brows. "Grandpa, I’m not leaving!" She had so many questions right now and desperately wanted answers.

The usually amiable Elder Yang hardened his face. "Bingyu, get out!"

Yang Bingyu stomped her foot in frustration, crying out anxiously, "Grandpa!"

"Stop this nonsense!"

The one who spoke was Yang Bingyu’s adoptive father, Yang Tao. He said in a deep voice, "Bingyu, don’t make Grandpa angry. Come outside with me and Uncle Kui!"

Saying this, Yang Tao took Yang Bingyu’s hand and walked toward the exit of the hall. As he left, he shot a deep look at Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan returned the gaze with a smile. He maintained ample respect for this man who had raised his sworn brother’s sister for twenty years.

Now, aside from Elder Yang, only Ye Xuan and White Snake remained in the hall.

Elder Yang took a deep breath and said with utmost reverence, "I, Yang Zhennan, pay my respects to the Cyan Dragon Chief!"

Ye Xuan was slightly surprised, then cursed inwardly, "You old geezer, just you wait! The next time I see you, I’m going to pluck out your beard!"

He didn’t need to think twice about it—it was definitely his old commanding officer who had leaked his identity! Even though Ye Xuan knew the old chief had done this to serve as a warning to the Yang family, he was still somewhat annoyed.

Ye Xuan smiled and waved his hand. "There’s no need for that, Elder Yang. In fact, I have a few questions I’d like to ask you."

Hearing this, Elder Yang replied earnestly, "Please go ahead, Cyan Dragon Chief. I will certainly tell you everything I know!"

"Excellent." Ye Xuan dropped his smile and asked seriously, "Do you know Bingyu’s true identity?"

At those words, Elder Yang’s pupils instantly contracted. His expression made it clear that he did indeed know her true identity!

"I already have your answer, Elder Yang," Ye Xuan continued. He paused for a moment before asking, "Second question: do you know who is making a move against Bingyu?"

Elder Yang’s heart sank heavily.

Pressing the issue, Ye Xuan asked, "Third question: do you know... that there is a mole in the Yang family?!"

This time, Elder Yang completely lost his composure. Cold sweat instantly beaded on his forehead!

It was obvious that he knew the answers to all three questions!

Ye Xuan’s expression turned icy. "Elder Yang, didn’t you just say you would tell me everything you know? Why... what are you hiding? Or rather... what are you afraid of?"

"I..." Elder Yang looked extremely uneasy. His wrinkled hands trembled slightly. "I... I don’t know anything!"

As he said this, he didn’t even dare to meet Ye Xuan’s eyes, feeling guilty to the extreme!

Stormy waves churned in his heart. He had anticipated that the Cyan Dragon Chief would be difficult to deal with, but he never expected him to be this relentless! From the moment they met, the young man had cut straight to the chase, not giving him a single chance to catch his breath!

After all, Ye Xuan was only in his twenties!

A monster!

At this moment, that was the only word Elder Yang could think of to describe him!

"Is that so?" Ye Xuan sneered. "It doesn’t matter. I’ve already gotten the answers from you."

Elder Yang immediately looked bewildered. He hadn’t said a word!

Ye Xuan smiled faintly. "During the first question, because you were caught off guard, your gaze subconsciously darted in the direction Yang Tao and Yang Kui had left. This subconsciously proves that both of them know Bingyu’s true identity! Oh, of course, it might be more than just the two of them."

He paused briefly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes as the corners of his mouth curled up. "If my guess is correct... I’m afraid even Yang Jie knows Bingyu’s identity!"

Ever since Yang Bingyu had brought Ye Xuan into the Yang’s home, he had noticed a pair of eyes watching him from the corner. Those eyes belonged to Yang Jie!

Yang Jie clearly knew he had been brought in by Yang Bingyu. Yet, after Yang Tian left to brew tea, Yang Jie had suddenly rushed into the main hall with his men, trying to drive Ye Xuan and White Snake out.

Wasn’t that suspicious?

Elder Yang kept his head lowered, preventing Ye Xuan from seeing the shock in his eyes.

Ye Xuan didn’t mind at all and smiled. His voice suddenly turned icy. "The second question was very simple; your reaction gave away the answer directly.

"As for the third question, I’ll answer what you’re afraid of for you. You know there is a mole in the Yang family! You also know the mole is either Yang Kui, Yang Tao, or Yang Tian! You’re afraid something might happen to Bingyu, but you’re equally terrified that I will catch the mole!

"Regardless of which of the three is the mole, you don’t want me to catch them, do you, Elder Yang?"

Hearing this, Elder Yang seemed to age more than a decade in an instant.

He had lost—completely defeated by this young man in his early twenties! Likewise, Elder Yang now understood that it was no coincidence Ye Xuan had become the Cyan Dragon Chief at such a young age!

Off to the side, White Snake looked at Ye Xuan with absolute admiration. With such meticulous observation and deductive reasoning skills, he was practically Edogawa Conan!

If Ye Xuan knew White Snake had given him such a nickname, he would definitely smack his head sideways!

Ye Xuan put away his icy demeanor and said expressionlessly, "But you don’t need to be afraid, Elder Yang. I promise you that no matter who the mole that betrayed Bingyu is, I will spare their life."

Hearing this, Elder Yang blurted out subconsciously, "Really?"

The next moment, he froze because he saw Ye Xuan flash a triumphant smile!

He had been tricked!

If Ye Xuan was only guessing just now, he had concrete proof now!

Elder Yang suspected that Ye Xuan was a fox spirit who had gained human form through cultivation—he was simply far too cunning!

Ye Xuan ignored Elder Yang’s resentful gaze and smiled faintly. "Rest assured, Elder Yang. I never go back on my word.

"However, from this day onward, the debt of gratitude Bingyu owes you for raising her is wiped clean!"

Elder Yang’s body shuddered. He smiled bitterly. "Then... thank you for showing mercy, Cyan Dragon Chief."

At this point, he had no other choice.

Meanwhile, inside the Lin’s villa.

The direct descendants of the Lin family were all gathered, everyone wearing a solemn expression. Just moments ago, the young master of the Su family, Su Xiaobai, had actually sent betrothal gifts to the Lin family!

He was proposing to Lin Aoxue!

However, the Lin family had just agreed to a blind date with the Yang family, and now the Su family was cutting in. This put the Lin family in a dilemma.

No matter what they chose, they would offend one side!

Down below, Lin Aoxue was also present. However, she seemed somewhat absent-minded, as if she were on a completely different wavelength from everyone else.

Her mind was entirely consumed by the image of Ye Xuan and Yang Bingyu in that ambiguous posture. Even Lin Aoxue herself noticed a strange emotion welling up inside her.

It was jealousy!

Lin Aoxue was startled by her own reaction. She thought, "What is wrong with me? Why am I feeling jealous? Could it be... that I have actually fallen in love with that deadbeat who lives off women? Impossible!"

Right at that moment, Mrs. Lin, who sat at the head seat, looked at Lin Aoxue. "Aoxue, both the young master of the Su family and the young master of the Yang family are interested in you. What are your own thoughts on this?"

Everyone’s eyes followed suit, waiting for Lin Aoxue’s answer. Whether it was the Yang family or the Su family, both could bring tremendous benefits to the Lin family.

Lin Aoxue blankly snapped back to reality, finally remembering the topic of the meeting. She gritted her teeth and clenched her fists tightly, a sense of vindictiveness welling up from within.

She thought, "Since you, Ye Xuan, have hooked up with Yang Bingyu, fine! Then I’ll marry the young master of the Su family! Bring it on, let’s hurt each other!"

"I... choose the Su family!"