Ye Xiao listened to Ouyang Hua's words, and immediately gave a bitter smile, wondering why he felt like he couldn't please anyone.

However, Ye Xiao knew that since Ouyang Hua had put it that way, it really must have reached a point where there was no other choice. Ye Xiao somewhat agreed with Ouyang's words. It was like asking why corrupt officials could never be completely eradicated. Because people have desires, and as long as those desires exist, corruption will persist. Similarly, even in the specialized organization of the Flame Dragon Team, there will always be those undesirables.

Ye Xiao thought for a moment and said, "What if it comes to a dangerous or critical moment, and members of other groups threaten my life?"

"Kill without mercy!" Ouyang Hua said seriously.

Hearing this, Ye Xiao gave a slight smile and said, "Since Group Leader Ouyang trusts me, I will naturally do what a member of the Flame Dragon Team should do."

Ouyang Hua, hearing Ye Xiao's response, immediately smiled. Looking at Ye Xiao, he said, "You really have guts. You've only been in Bird City for two days, and yet you've already started dealing with the eight major families, and even rendered the Zhao family's son unable to continue his lineage."

Ouyang Hua was aware of Ye Xiao's activities in Bird City, and Ye Xiao was not surprised at all. The Flame Dragon Team was no ordinary organization; there was little happening in Yan Country that the Flame Dragon Team couldn't find out, especially since Ouyang Hua had previously been a trusted subordinate of the head of the Flame Dragon Team. Although Ouyang said that the group he controlled only had two people, Ye Xiao didn't believe that Ouyang Hua only had Ye Xiao himself to rely on.

However, regarding what he did to Zhao Pu, Ye Xiao didn't intend to hide it, as there really was no need to conceal the truth.

Ye Xiao chuckled and said, "Some people really shouldn't have that 'thing.' Apart from causing harm to honest women, it serves no purpose. Nowadays isn't it all about promoting positive energy? Allowing him to keep that 'thing' would just perpetuate negative energy."

Hearing Ye Xiao's articulate response, Ouyang Hua laughed and said, "Well, you've said it all. However, I must remind you, the eight great families of Bird City are not simple. Some might be easy to deal with, while others are extremely difficult. A slight mishap might cause you a great loss. Do you want me to speak to the Zhao family on your behalf? They may not listen to me, but they certainly wouldn't completely disregard the prestigious name of the Flame Dragon Team."

Ye Xiao shook his head and said, "No need. I did it, so let them come at me if there's an issue. I want to see just what the Zhao family can do to me after I castrated that bastard."

Ye Xiao's words were light, but he displayed an arrogant air, which significantly impressed Ouyang Hua. Nothing else mattered; people in the Flame Dragon Team should carry such a disdainful aura. If they didn't even have that, how could they clear the path for the Flame Dragon Team?

"If you think you can handle it, then forget it. However, if you encounter difficulties in the future that you can't solve alone, let me know. Maybe I can help," Ouyang Hua said.

Ye Xiao chuckled and replied, "Alright, if I think I can't handle it."

Ouyang Hua glanced at his wristwatch, then stood up and said to Ye Xiao, "I must go now. I have a meeting at the Political Department tomorrow. As a group leader of the Flame Dragon Team, I can't afford to be late, or I'll get into trouble."

Hearing this, Ye Xiao said with a wry smile, "From what you're saying, it seems like the twenty-four group leaders are really at each other's throats."

Ouyang Hua waved his hand and said, "Isn't that the truth? Ah, I really wish I could give up this group leader position. If I could get a chance to relax in the bustling city like you, that would be wonderful."

Ye Xiao quickly said, "Group Leader Ouyang, don't say that. I'm not relaxing; I'm sharing the country's worries. It's tough for me too."

"Heh, that kind of hardship, not many people would dislike," Ouyang Hua chuckled and then briskly walked out.

Ye Xiao prepared to see Ouyang Hua out, but as they reached the door, Ouyang stopped him.

"Wait here for five minutes before coming out. Special people should be a bit more cautious," Ouyang Hua said with a smile.

Hearing this, Ye Xiao couldn't help but smile. Although he held special authority in his hands, managing that authority was not an easy task.

After Ouyang Hua left, Ye Xiao stayed at Niu Chuang's house for nearly ten minutes before he left Niu Chuang's place and returned to his own residence. By the time Ye Xiao left, Ouyang Hua was nowhere to be seen.

As Li Sitong was present yesterday, Ye Xiao hadn't cleaned the rented apartment at all. So, the two-bedroom apartment was still quite messy. The first thing Ye Xiao did when he got home was prepare to clean the bedroom, although a man's den is typically messy, being clean and tidy felt better. At least it wouldn't be embarrassing when Xia Mingyue or Fang Jing visited.

Just as Ye Xiao was about to clean the bedroom where Li Sitong had lain the previous day, he suddenly noticed something white on the chair in the living room where he had sat that morning. Ye Xiao walked over and found it was a note.

On the note, a line of delicate handwriting was visible. With just one glance, Ye Xiao knew it had to be Li Sitong's handwriting.

"Ye Xiao, I hate you, but I thank you—still, I hope we never meet again!"

Ye Xiao merely glanced at the note before throwing it aside carelessly, not taking it to heart. At the moment, what Ye Xiao wanted most was to tidy up the bed, whether he would sleep in it tonight or not, at least to have it ready for whenever he needed to rest.

After getting everything squared away, Ye Xiao took a hot shower, then stripped down to just his boxer shorts.

Sitting cross-legged, Ye Xiao closed his eyes, and began channeling the Nine Yang Divine Skill, along with the Mad God Skill.

By now, Ye Xiao could control the Mad God Skill freely, so he focused mainly on cultivating the Nine Yang Divine Skill, using the Mad God Skill as a supplementary.

While in Minghai City, due to the huge improvement of his Martial Arts Realm in a short time, Ye Xiao's focus after calming down was not to blindly surge forward in his realm but to fully assimilate that mighty power into his body. Because of his high realm, his cultivation of the Nine Yang Divine Skill had become much faster. For instance, he was no longer practicing the third level "Purple Qi from the East" but had begun touching upon the fourth level, Wuxin Chaotian.

The fourth level, Wuxin Chaotian, was also the last scroll he possessed of the Nine Yang Divine Skill. If he managed to completely master Wuxin Chaotian, no matter how strong his powers became, he could not expect another dramatic increase, unless, perhaps, he could obtain the remaining scrolls of the Nine Yang Divine Skill. Then, everything might change.

Ye Xiao truly believed that if he could completely master all nine layers of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, his power could reach unprecedented levels, possibly even allowing him to dominate the world.

About three minutes after sitting cross-legged, Ye Xiao fully entered into the state of cultivation. His entire body began to move in different ways, yet all aimed towards the same result—both palms, both soles of his feet, and the crown of his head, all facing upwards.

This method of cultivation not only allowed him to absorb the Heaven and Earth Elements more quickly, converting them into Inner Power True Qi and boosting his reserves, but also made him feel as if he were basking in a bath, experiencing a refreshing and delightful sensation that made him feel at ease everywhere.

After an unknown length of time, Ye Xiao slowly opened his eyes.

When he did, day had already broken, but the light outside was not very strong; instead, it was somewhat gentle. Ye Xiao checked the time—it was already around 6:30 AM.

Ye Xiao yawned, quickly washed his face and brushed his teeth, then went straight downstairs.

However, as he was leaving, Ye Xiao realized a problem—he only had this one set of clothes, which clearly meant he would have to buy a new set soon.

Otherwise, how could he go out to meet people? Damn, how did it come to meeting people out?

At that moment, Ye Xiao was quite anxious, especially since Xia Mingyue had intended for him to arrive at Xia's Villa by 7:30 AM!

He went downstairs, got into the car, and started it.

The Ferrari quickly left.

Although Ye Xiao left before seven, the traffic on the roads had already begun to build up. So even though Ye Xiao was an excellent driver, when he arrived at Xia's Villa, it was still already seven forty.

"Ye Xiao, are you trying to get your salary docked?" Xia Mingyue was dressed in sportswear, clearly just finished with her morning exercise or perhaps just after breakfast.

Ye Xiao immediately responded helplessly, "Mr. Xia, there was nothing I could do—the traffic was just too much. You forgot, yesterday when I went to your place to pick you up for work, the traffic was terrible. Though it wasn't as bad this time, you should understand, given it's Bird City."

"I understand you my foot! Couldn't you have started out earlier? It's a good thing I let you drive the company car, huh. Tell me, which company's boss would lend a company car to a driver?" Xia Mingyue seemed unsatisfied, appearing to want to continue scolding.

Ye Xiao just looked helpless, thinking Xia Mingyue's desire to wield power was just too strong.

"Yueer, Ye Xiao is here, isn't he? Why keep harping on it? Ye Xiao, have you had breakfast?" spoke Xia Nanhai, also dressed in sportswear, clearly having exercised as well.

Ye Xiao scratched his head, chuckled, and said, "Not yet."

"What are you waiting for then? There's plenty of breakfast, go eat," Xia Nanhai told Ye Xiao.

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