Rebirth Of The Villainous Crown Prince

It was late afternoon when Ye Tian Yun opened the gates of his room.

He was busy cultivating in the cultivation space ever since he came back to the Capital City after practicing at night in the forest.

Just a few moments ago, there was a knock on the door, and a guard had called out.

"First Yung Master, Young Master Gao Xuan is here to meet you."

Ye Tian Yun pulled open his door and followed the guard to the guest hall.

'He came for nothing…' While passing through the hallways, Ye Tian Yun couldn't help but think about the Royal Edict given by King Xin.

'I wanted to build a City in the Thunder Valley, but it's now useless. The war between Wu and Xin Kingdom will now not happen.'

Luckily there was still use of that Thunder Valley. 

'The high-tier Spirit Vien, which would have earlier helped him to finance his plan on building a city, was now going to be incorporated into helping Gao Xuan strengthen his information organization.'

Ye Tian Yun lightly nodded his head and pushed open the door of the Guest Hall.

Stepping in, he turned on the Soundproof Array, and sat in front of Gao Xuan, who was currently focused on reading something on a parchment.

Notincing Ye Tian Yun's presence, he raised his head and stood up.

"How are you, Brother Fang Chen?" Gao Xuan asked.

Ye Tian Yun smiled, and cupped his fists while greeting back, "It's the same old, what about you?"

"Nothing much," Gao Xuan shrugged while sitting down on the seat, "I got busy with the Clan stuff due to the Royal Edict, rest is alright."

"Ah, yes." Ye Tian Yun lightly nodded his head, "The King sure is angry about my marriage to your sister."

"Hm?" Gao Xuan frowned, "Why would he be angry? The Royal Edict was to prevent any more war between the two kingdoms. How could this have anything related to our clan's alliance?"

Ye Tian Yun smiled, "You don't have to act so ignorantly. It was a loss for both our clans because the whole investment in the weaponry is now useless."

"..." Gao Xuan remained silent.

Ye Tian Yun wasn't expecting any response, "And now, both of our clans are in big trouble."

"...Yeah," Gao Xuan nodded, "But I am sure this is but a minor setback to the Fang Clan."

"Yes." Ye Tian Yun nodded, "And I am sure Gao Clan is on its last straw."

"..." Gao Xuan.

Ye Tian Yun smiled, "I wonder how your clan is planning to recover from the loss?"

"Don't bother yourself with these insignificant worries, Brother Fang," Gao Xuan changed  the topic, "We should rather discuss the help you need regarding the construction workers."

"Hmm," Ye Tian Yun stared at him for a moment before asking, "So, did you find any people?"

"That's the reason I am here for, Brother Fang," Gao Xuan sighed, "Things happened, and I couldn't use my resources to gather those men. It will take a few more days to settle down the trouble in my clan."

Ye Tian Yun shrugged, "It's alright, there is a change of plans. We don't need construction workers now."

"What?" Gao Xuan frowned, "You don't need them?... why?"

"As I said, there was a change of plans."

"But… then what about our deal?"

"Oh, the deal about me helping you create the branches for the Burger Queen?" Ye Tian Yun scratched his chin while asking.

"....Yes."

"Of course, it's now off." Ye Tian Yun shrugged, "Since I don't need those builders, why should the deal go on?"

Gao Xuan frowned, "But… that's unfair! We had a deal, and now you don't need my help; you're calling the deal off?"

Ye Tian Yun shook his head, "Not exactly. How about I suggest a few changes in that deal?"

"A few changes?"

"Yeah," Ye Tian Yun nodded his head, "Instead of those builders, why don't you give me something that really matters."

"And that is…" 

"Information." Ye Tian Yun said.

"Information…" Gao Xuan narrowed his eyes, "What kind of information? I am sure the Fang Clan is better at getting the required information than my clan."

Ye Tian Yun smiled, "Who said I needed information from your clan?"

"...Then?"

"Nightcrawler Surveillance Network."

"..." A little surprise flashed through Gao Xuan's eyes for a moment, and soon everything returned to normal, "That's a long boring name, what's it about?"

"Well, you can judge the name, after all, it's you who decided on it." Ye Tian Yun smiled, "Well, I am interested in this network. I will help you grow it, and you will give me access to all the information that you have."

"Oh?" Gao Xuan thought for a moment and asked, "And what if I say no?"

Ye Tian Yun shrugged, "I will just say well played, and we will go our separate ways."

'...and then the whole Great Ye Clan will descend on you.' He thought but didn't say it.

"How can you trust me? You don't seem like a person who would trust anyone so easily." Gao Xuan asked.

Ye Tian Yun lightly nodded, "Well, you're kinda true. But that doesn't mean I can't take a risk. Just consider this a business transaction, and you don't seem like a person who would betray your business partner."

"...Alright." Gao Xuan thought for a moment, "But I would like to ask you three questions. If you answer them honestly, you will have my trust."

"Sure," Ye Tian Yun shrugged, "But choose your questions carefully."

"Alright," Gao Xuan thought for a moment and asked, "How did you find out about the Nightcrawler Surveillance Network?"

Ye Tian Yun shrugged, "Well, let's say, one of my subordinates told me about your organization and even a few rules about it."

Gao Xuan narrowed his eyes, 'Someone in Middle Heavens knows about my organization…!?'

"Second question," He paused for a moment before asking, "Now, would you please tell me, what do you think of my sister?"

Ye Tian Yun stared at Gao Xuan for a moment and replied, "I don't think of her."