"Are you sure it's that one?" Liu Wenjian stood on a rooftop, pointing at a window across from him.

"No mistake, it's right there. But normally, at this time, the lights shouldn't be off. What's going on?" One of the subordinates looked at the window across and said, somewhat puzzled.

Liu Wenjian glanced over and immediately said, "Bring them over."

The eight martial artists under him nodded at once, then leapt, like eight shadows in the night sky, swiftly shooting toward the opposite rooftop.

For martial artists at the mid-stage Xuan Rank, their jumping ability had reached a point where ordinary people couldn't even watch directly. They could leap over a hundred meters using their energy, legendary feats for ordinary folks like walking on walls and jumping across rooftops.

As the leader of these eight martial artists, Liu Wenjian naturally joined them.

At this moment, inside Xia Mingyue's residence, it was indeed pitch black because Xia Mingyue, Fang Jing, and Wang Luoxin had already moved.

For martial artists, scaling walls and crossing roofs was a trivial matter, so it didn't take long for them to enter Xia Mingyue's house.

Liu Wenjian stood in the living room, feeling puzzled as there was no one around. Could it be that they hadn't returned yet? Yet, eyes outside the Tulip District had seen Fang Jing and Xia Mingyue return.

"What's your relationship with Liu Wenchao!" At that moment, a voice came from one of the rooms, and in a flash, the owner of that voice appeared.

Liu Wenjian was truly surprised because he had just used his perception to scan the entire room, but hadn't detected anyone.

When martial artists reach a certain level, they can conceal their true Qi, making it difficult for other martial artists to detect them. The stronger their power, the more complete the concealment of their true Qi.

Ye Xiao was already at the Peak of Xuan Rank. Once he concealed his true Qi, it was tough for martial artists below Earth Rank to detect him.

When Ye Xiao spoke, it surprised Liu Wenjian and his subordinates because not only Liu Wenjian was using perception at that time.

"Ye Xiao?" Liu Wenjian hadn't clearly seen Ye Xiao's face, yet he called out his name directly.

Evidently, in Liu Wenjian's mind, the only person who could be there at that moment was Ye Xiao.

"Haha, having you recognize me is truly an honor." Ye Xiao chuckled.

"Kill him!" Liu Wenjian's expression turned icy cold. His brother Liu Wenchao had been killed, and Ye Xiao's question about his relationship with Liu Wenchao almost clarified a matter.

"Wait a minute, aren't you afraid of attracting the attention of ordinary people in such a small place?" Ye Xiao said with a light laugh.

Ye Xiao's words were indeed effective. The Liu family's subordinates immediately looked at Liu Wenjian.

Then, Liu Wenjian jumped directly out, and his men followed suit.

Ye Xiao watched Liu Wenjian and his subordinates jump out one after another, a faint smile appearing as he said, "These days, jumping off buildings is in fashion?"

He didn't follow Liu Wenjian out but instead walked to the open window, closed it, then methodically left, locking the door behind him, and stood by the elevator waiting.

"Why hasn't Ye Xiao come down yet?"

After Liu Wenjian and his subordinates were downstairs, they found it strange that Ye Xiao hadn't jumped down, but they saw the window's glass had been closed.

"Mr. Liu, should we go up and check?" a subordinate looked at Liu Wenjian.

Liu Wenjian looked upstairs, thought for a moment, and said, "Wait."

About three minutes later, Ye Xiao leisurely walked out of the hallway, saw Liu Wenjian and the others standing not far away, and cheerfully walked towards them.

"Hello everyone, working so late must be really hard. However, breaking into homes like this isn't quite civilized. As someone who understands the law, I might just call the police and have you all arrested," Ye Xiao said earnestly.

Hearing Ye Xiao's words, Liu Wenjian suddenly felt a bad impulse. Was this guy playing dumb?

"Did you take the incense burner?" Liu Wenjian stared at Ye Xiao and asked.

What Liu Wenjian wanted to know most now was who took the incense burner. Earlier at the ancestral hall, both Liu Shixun and Liu Wenjian suspected that Ye Xiao took the incense burner.

But with Ye Xiao standing here now, it made Liu Wenjian waver a bit.

After all, how could Ye Xiao know they would come for Fang Jing?

Sometimes, people like to be clever, thinking no one in the world could match their wits.

Liu Wenjian just happened to make that mistake.

"I killed Liu Wenchao." Ye Xiao didn't answer Liu Wenjian's question, responding instead.

Liu Wenjian's face once again showed anger, coldly looking at Ye Xiao, saying, "You openly challenge the Liu family."

"Tell me, what is your Liu family even worth?" This was Ye Xiao's response.

It can be said that Ye Xiao's response was full of provocation and mockery.

"What did you say?" Liu Wenjian, upon hearing Ye Xiao's words, became instantly furious. Even the Jiang family, the top of the eight martial families in Bird City, wouldn't speak like this. Yet, these words came from the mouth of an unknown young man. How could Liu Wenjian not be enraged?

"Enough. Now you have two choices: first, I kill you all, or second, we can talk." Ye Xiao said.

Ye Xiao's words were said calmly, with no particular emotions, but it caused Liu Wenjian's subordinates to become extremely angry. For a martial artist, the biggest taboo is to be looked down upon.

Liu Wenjian looked at Ye Xiao, desperately trying to find something in Ye Xiao's expression. In the end, he failed. He really couldn't understand what about this young man before him gave him such arrogance.

Liu Wenjian now absolutely didn't believe that Ye Xiao was simply arrogant. Reason told him that Ye Xiao must have some kind of backing.

Finally!

"What do you want to talk about?" Liu Wenjian begrudgingly compromised.

Actually, ever since Liu Wenjian couldn't sense Ye Xiao's aura, he understood that Ye Xiao's strength was formidable, at least stronger than the group of them. To kill Ye Xiao, only his father could do it. But the problem was, his father didn't come today.

Martial artists, in general, have a bad habit. When they feel their opponent is inferior, they often disdain making a move. Because of this bad habit, many martial artists have met their downfall.

Ye Xiao said, "There are some things that only you can hear. Not even your closest confidants can listen. Let's put it this way, this is a matter concerning the survival of your Liu family."

Liu Wenjian, listening to Ye Xiao's words, wondered if this guy was trying to fool him?

The survival of the Liu family?

The Liu family is currently doing very well, almost entirely controlled by him and his father. If it weren't for the recipe for the legendary Dragon Blood Strengthening Pills, he and his father could completely ignore Ye Xiao.

"Are you bluffing me?" Liu Wenjian sneered.

"Over a hundred years ago, the Mu family disappeared!" Ye Xiao raised an eyebrow and glanced at Liu Wenjian, then said, "If you want to talk to me, just follow. If not, you can leave now or die!"

After saying this, Ye Xiao immediately moved quickly in a direction.

Liu Wenjian, hearing Ye Xiao's words, couldn't help but be moved.

Since Liu Wenjian knew about the Dragon Blood Strengthening Pills, he naturally understood the glorious past of the Mu family concerning the ancestors of the Liu family.

Just the eight words Ye Xiao said, after a brief moment of thinking, Liu Wenjian immediately told his subordinates, "Wait for me in the car."

"But..." How could those subordinates let Liu Wenjian go by himself?

Liu Wenjian glanced in the direction Ye Xiao left and said, "He shouldn't harm me."

Liu Wenjian's guess was indeed correct.

Ye Xiao really didn't want to kill Liu Wenjian now.

Firstly, what Ye Xiao wants now is a peaceful life. Ideally, he could quietly investigate his background, ensuring his loved ones are safe.

Just like before with the Zhao family, castrating Zhao Pu was truly an accident, a momentary rash decision. Later, killing Zhao Yang basically cut an irreparable wound with the Zhao family, perfectly described by the words 'irreconcilable differences.'

Instead of letting his loved ones live in fear, Ye Xiao should think of ways to ensure the utmost safety for those around him!

Because of the Azure Dragon Tripod, Ye Xiao thought of many things. What pleased him most was that he devised a perfect strategy against the Liu family. Of course, this so-called perfect strategy only benefits him. As for the Liu family, well, he couldn't care less.

"You came quickly, have a seat!" Ye Xiao didn't turn around. Instead, he pointed at the stone stool opposite him and said with a smile.

This was a pavilion in the Tulip District, with a stone table and stone stools for the residents' leisure.

However, it was already past nine, and with the cold weather, no one was around.

After all, Liu Wenjian was someone who had seen the world. Whether it was his family's background or his own strength, he had every reason to be proud.

Liu Wenjian sat on the stone stool, his eyes carrying a cold look, clearly expressing 'hostility.'

"Enemies can become friends, so don't look at me with such hostile eyes." Ye Xiao smiled and looked at Liu Wenjian.

Liu Wenjian looked at Ye Xiao. He didn't want to waste time with Ye Xiao here. Firstly, he and Ye Xiao were not close enough for that.

"Just say what you have to say." Liu Wenjian said.

Ye Xiao glanced at Liu Wenjian, then said, "Is the Azure Dragon Tripod the Liu family's?"

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