At this moment, the closest person to them was Tang Heng.

Tang Heng heard Ye Xiao's words, and because of this, he was extremely surprised.

"Mr. Ye!" Tang Heng immediately stepped forward, frowning as he looked at Ye Xiao with concern.

Ye Xiao didn't look at Tang Heng, but at Tang Rong. Clearly, just one word from Tang Rong, and he would immediately do something that would shock the entire Purple Fire Sect.

Originally, Ye Xiao thought that Tang Rong would definitely leave with him, but Tang Rong didn't answer immediately. Instead, she said to Ye Xiao, "Big brother, shouldn't a person be trustworthy!"

Upon hearing Tang Rong's words, Ye Xiao immediately said, "Naturally, but why do you say this?"

"Big brother came here because you once said you would return. I believe you, but I've also told someone else that I cannot leave; I must be a disciple of the Purple Fire Sect," Tang Rong said while looking at Ye Xiao. "So, I cannot leave with you!"

"Who is it?" Ye Xiao's face immediately darkened upon hearing Tang Rong's words.

Clearly, in Ye Xiao's view, whoever made Tang Rong make such a promise couldn't be a good person. It could be said that at this moment, he was somewhat angry.

Standing nearby, Tang Heng was also surprised because he clearly felt a very strong murderous aura emanating from Ye Xiao, as overwhelming and frightening as crashing waves.

"He is my master and the only person I can rely on in the Northern Territory. He taught me superior mental methods, making me a unique Martial Artist. Moreover, in order for me to meet you, he swore an oath to the Sect Leader. If I were to forcefully leave the Purple Fire Sect, my master would have to assume the position of the next Sect Leader. I know my master's character. Forcing him to become the Sect Leader would be worse than death for him," Tang Rong said earnestly, looking at Ye Xiao. "Big brother, could I, out of selfishness, push a master who cares deeply for me to the edge of a cliff?"

Tang Rong's eyes were like black pearls, crystal clear and full of passion, making them irresistibly captivating.

"I understand!" Ye Xiao said, watching Tang Rong as the murderous aura around him suddenly vanished.

For a person, responsibility is most important. In fact, very few people can achieve this. Tang Rong, at such a young age, already shows responsibility, which is quite rare.

"Alright, big brother will listen to you," Ye Xiao said with a smile, looking at Tang Rong. "As long as it's your wish, I will fully respect it."

"Thank you, big brother!" Tang Rong giggled.

No matter how mature she might be, Tang Rong was still a young girl. So, in front of Ye Xiao, she displayed a rare feminine charm.

"Well done!" Ye Xiao said earnestly, looking at Tang Rong. "You are more sensible now than ever."

"Was I not sensible before?" Tang Rong said playfully.

Ye Xiao gently held Tang Rong's hand and said softly, "No one is perfect. You're just becoming more perfect on an already beautiful foundation."

Later, Ye Xiao and Tang Rong went to a stone table on the side of the Purple Fire Hall. Although it was the snowy season, there was no snow on the stone table and benches, indicating frequent use.

Ye Xiao and Tang Rong sat on the stone benches, chatting about things they both related to.

"Do you mean that when you were with the Tang family, you saw a man in black meeting Tang Long?" Ye Xiao asked, looking at Tang Rong with some suspicion.

Tang Rong nodded and said, "Yes, it was the night of the tenth day after I arrived at the Tang family. I missed you, big brother, so I sat near the rockery by the pavilion of the Tang family gazing at the moon, only to fall asleep. When I woke up, I accidentally overheard a conversation. I quietly looked over and saw Tang Long with a masked man in black. They mentioned that the Tang family would cover some expenses for the Soul Sect in the Northern Territory, in exchange for the Soul Sect helping Tang Long defeat his opponents, one of whom was Tang Heng."

"Defeat opponents?" Ye Xiao asked, finding it strange. Who could these opponents be? Why would Tang Heng be involved?

"Big brother, what's wrong?" Tang Rong asked, noticing Ye Xiao's unusual expression.

Ye Xiao's mind was racing because Tang Rong could never lie to him, so these matters had to be true. If everything was true, Ye Xiao could basically deduce a few things.

If the Soul Sect truly had ties with the Tang family, these dealings wouldn't just happen under the cover of night and only with Tang Long in secret.

Tang Long and Tang Heng were rivals, but what kind of rivalry? Currently, it seemed to be a rivalry for the clan leader's position.

Ye Xiao finally understood.

Previously, he only suspected connections between the Tang family and the Soul Sect, but wasn't sure of their nature. Now it's clear that the connection is strictly between Tang Long and the Soul Sect. Other members of the Tang family, including Tang Hongde himself, might not be involved. The cooperation between Tang Long and the Soul Sect meant that Tang Long helped the Soul Sect expand in the Northern Territory, and in return, the Soul Sect aided Tang Long in seizing control over the Tang family.

No business without benefit!

This was undoubtedly true.

"Nothing's wrong!" Ye Xiao replied with a smile after Tang Rong called out to him twice. "I was just wondering, have you told anyone else about this?"

"No, anything about the Tang family has nothing to do with me, and I couldn't care less," Tang Rong said earnestly.

Ye Xiao said, "That's good. It's best not to involve yourself in these matters."

Tang Rong didn't understand what Ye Xiao intended to do with this knowledge, but since Ye Xiao told her not to worry about it, she naturally decided not to.

While Ye Xiao and Tang Rong were chatting, the people who had been standing at the entrance of the Purple Fire Hall entered the hall, and Tang Heng also went in.

"Hui Heng, who was that person?" At this moment, a serious-looking elder of about fifty asked Tang Heng.

Tang Heng looked at this elder and immediately responded respectfully, "Replying to Master Yuan Hui, his name is Ye Xiao, and he is a sworn brother of Tang Rong. He takes good care of Tang Rong."

The person asking was Yuan Hui. Although Yuan Hui was neither the Sect Leader nor an elder, no one in the entire Purple Fire Sect dared to disrespect him. Even when the Sect Leader spoke to Yuan Hui, he was extremely courteous.

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