Ye Qiu had heard the name Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old before.

Last night at the Crystal Palace, Xiao Qingdi had mentioned him. At that time, Ye Qiu noticed that the Dragon King’s expression was very serious, as if he was quite afraid of this Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old.

“Dragon King, who exactly is this Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old?” Ye Qiu asked.

“He is the Sect Leader of Dragon Gate,” the Dragon King replied.

“Dragon Gate?”

Ye Qiu was even more puzzled. This was the first time he had heard of this organization.

The Dragon King explained, “Dragon Gate was established less than half a year ago, but it has already taken control of the underground forces in the fourteen northern provinces. And the person in charge of Dragon Gate is Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old.”

Hiss—

Ye Qiu took a sharp breath.

Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old had taken less than half a year to become the boss of the underground world in the fourteen northern provinces. This showed just how terrifying this person was.

Compared to Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old, the Dragon King, who was the boss of Jiangzhou’s underground forces, was like a small fry.

No wonder the Dragon King was so afraid of Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old.

The Dragon King continued, “Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old’s goal is not just the fourteen northern provinces. He wants to unify the entire underground world of China.”

“In the past, people laughed at Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old, thinking he was daydreaming. After all, for thousands of years, few have been able to achieve such a feat.”

“But in just half a year, Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old subdued the underground forces of the fourteen northern provinces with lightning speed, shutting up those who mocked him.”

“Next, Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old will start sweeping through the south.”

“Jiangzhou, being the largest city in central China, is Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old’s next target.”

“In the past, I would have simply submitted. Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old is fair in his rewards and punishments, so he probably wouldn’t trouble me. But now, I’m afraid even submission won’t allow me to escape unscathed.”

Ye Qiu immediately understood and asked, “Is it because of Xiao Qingdi?”

“That’s right,” the Dragon King said. “The Purple Gold Token is the symbol of the Dragon Gate’s Sect Leader. Seeing the token is like seeing the Sect Leader. Xiao Qingdi brought the Purple Gold Token to deliver a message to me, but not only did I not comply, I also let him get seriously injured on my turf. Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old will definitely hold me accountable for this.”

“Similarly, you injured Xiao Qingdi, and Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old won’t let you off either.”

“The worst part is, I just received news that Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old was attacked in Jiangzhou last night.”

“Attacked?” Ye Qiu was shocked.

The Dragon King said in a deep voice, “I just got the news. Five of Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old’s guards were killed last night, and his adopted son was seriously injured. It’s unclear whether he’ll survive, but Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old himself is fine.”

“Given Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old’s style, Jiangzhou is bound to be turned upside down next. So leaving Jiangzhou now is the only option.”

The Dragon King told Ye Qiu, “Hurry home and pack up. Meet your mother and Zhao Yun at the airport at noon and leave China.”

“Where to?” Ye Qiu asked.

“Australia.”

Ye Qiu fell silent.

The Dragon King could see that Ye Qiu didn’t want to leave and continued to persuade him, “Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old’s power is vast. If you hide within the country, he will find you quickly. Therefore, going abroad is the best choice.”

Zhao Yun also urged, “The Dragon King has arranged everything. Once you’re abroad, you won’t have to worry about food, clothing, or shelter.”

“It’s not that I’m worried about that. I just don’t want to go abroad,” Ye Qiu said.

“Why?”

Both the Dragon King and Zhao Yun were puzzled.

“I want to find my biological father,” Ye Qiu said solemnly.

To this day, he didn’t know who his biological father was. This was a sore point for Ye Qiu.

He wanted to find his biological father and ask why he abandoned them.

Why hadn’t he contacted them all these years?

Of course, his biological father might already be dead.

But no matter what, Ye Qiu had to find him, alive or dead.

The Dragon King said, “You can tell me about your father. I’ll send someone to help you find him.”

“Dragon King, please don’t fool me. You can’t even protect yourself now. How can you help me find my father?” Ye Qiu said. “Don’t try to persuade me anymore. I won’t go abroad, and I don’t think my mother would want to go either.”

“But…”

“Life and death are fated, and wealth is in the hands of heaven. You don’t need to persuade me anymore.”

“Sigh…” Seeing Ye Qiu’s resolute attitude, the Dragon King sighed deeply.

Zhao Yun didn’t give up and said, “Ye Qiu, we can think of a way to find your father slowly, but right now, staying alive is the priority. Come with me.”

“Brother Zhao, thank you, but as I said, life and death are fated. You don’t need to persuade me anymore.”

“Why are you so stubborn?” Zhao Yun was a bit angry.

“Forget it, let Little Ye decide for himself,” the Dragon King advised Ye Qiu. “Be very careful in the next few days.”

“Okay.” Ye Qiu nodded, then asked, “Dragon King, have you ever met Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old?”

The Dragon King shook his head. “Never.”

“Do you know what kind of person he is?” Ye Qiu asked again.

The Dragon King’s face showed deep fear, and he uttered four words: “Unfathomable depth.”

“Can you be more specific?”

“I’ve never met Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old, but judging by his actions, he has both a cunning and treacherous side, as well as a peerless heroic side. If I had to describe him in one word, it would be ‘warlord.’”

“A warlord? Like Cao Cao?”

“Exactly! He is very much like Cao Cao, insidious and ruthless but also exceptionally talented.”

“Why is he called Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old?” Ye Qiu always felt that the title Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old was not a good one. In the past, only those eunuchs with immense power in the palace were called Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old.

The Dragon King said, “Because he is a eunuch.”

What!

Ye Qiu was utterly shocked.

The dignified Sect Leader of Dragon Gate was actually a eunuch?

The Dragon King said, “Rumor has it that when Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old was young, he loved a woman deeply. After she died, he was so heartbroken that he castrated himself to show that he would love only her for the rest of his life.”

Ye Qiu was speechless. No matter how much you love a woman, there’s no need to castrate yourself, right?

Could it be that Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old practiced some kind of martial art like the Evil-Resisting Sword Manual?

“Dragon King, how is Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old’s martial arts?”

“Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old doesn’t know martial arts.”

“No way!” Ye Qiu said. “How can someone who doesn’t know martial arts subdue the underground forces of the fourteen northern provinces?”

“Lu Xun of the Three Kingdoms was a mere scholar, yet he could command thousands of troops,” the Dragon King said. “Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old may not know martial arts, but his talent and courage are unparalleled. Even Champion Marquis Xiao Jiu and Bai Yujing hold him in high regard.”

“Who is Bai Yujing?” Ye Qiu heard another new name and was curious.

“You don’t know?” The Dragon King’s gaze was a bit strange, as if he thought Ye Qiu should know.

Ye Qiu shook his head.

“Bai Yujing is the eldest grandson of Old Grandfather Bai from the Capital. He and Champion Marquis Xiao Jiu are known as the twin heroes of our time. He is also Bai Bing’s cousin.”

Damn—

Ye Qiu was stunned.

“Alright, you should go now. I need to make some arrangements since Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old is coming.”

Ye Qiu got out of the car.

It was only when Zhao Yun started the car that he snapped out of it and quickly asked, “Dragon King, what’s Ninety-Thousand-Year-Old’s real name?”

“Cao Yuan!”