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Ye Mansion, Pine Wave Pavilion.
CRACK—!
The Zitan Wood Writing Desk was shattered by a single palm strike, sending splinters flying everywhere.
"What did you say?! Rong'Er... is missing?!"
The Ye Family Patriarch, Ye Zhenshan, bristled with fury, his eyes bloodshot.
His daughter! She was the brightest jewel of the Ye Family's younger generation, the one who held all their hopes for future influence and status within the Wutai Sect!
"Who did this?! Tell me exactly what happened!"
Ye Zhenshan's voice was hoarse, laced with a monstrous rage.
Below him, the Grand Steward of the Ye Mansion—an old man usually known for his composure—now had a grim expression. He bowed and reported, "Patriarch, please calm your anger. The news came from Captain Yin Chenfeng of the Government Office. He's gravely wounded and was just rescued from the Beize Waters by his men. According to his account…"
