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Cold Yang cast a reassuring glance at Ye Tian, who understood that since Cold Yang dared to place them in such a perilous situation, he must have a means of escape.
"You claim to be a disciple of Cloud Sea Sect; do you have any proof?" Cold Yang feigned disdain, speaking up this time for the benefit of Black Butcher and the Shadow.
Ye Tian nodded and said, "The Cloud Token is at my waist; let Qin Commander verify it."
As soon as these words were spoken, both Black Butcher and the Shadow, who had their backs turned, trembled simultaneously but quickly returned to normal. The fierce light in their eyes became complicated, filled with suspicion and restraint.
"Cloud Token?" Cold Yang was also taken aback. Over the past year, he had been under the control of Wang Weiyang, so his activities had been limited to the vicinity of Cloud Sea Sect. He had heard of the Cloud Token, the highest proof of identity for disciples of Cloud Sea Sect, but he never expected Ye Tian to possess one.
"Don't speak nonsense, kid. The Cloud Token is the highest treasure for disciples of Cloud Sea Sect; how could someone like you possibly have it?" The Shadow's voice was somewhat sinister; he was ruthless but lacked cunning.
In this regard, the burly Black Butcher was a bit more astute.
"Young man, if you truly are a disciple of Cloud Sea Sect, you might as well show us your Cloud Token."
Before Ye Tian could respond, Black Butcher had already spoken first. Cloud Sea Sect was a top-tier power within thousands of miles in Square Area, and its disciples often roamed the world. This kid spoke convincingly in prison; besides, if he were lying, he wouldn't be foolish enough to use the Cloud Token as a pretense. The weight of those two words was not something just anyone could bear.
In other words, if this kid really possessed the Cloud Token from Cloud Sea Sect, then not only Black Butcher and the Shadow but even Qin Changlin would think twice before offending him.
Imagine if a favored disciple of a certain Cloud Pavilion Master were imprisoned in a notorious dungeon by a small local force; once that Cloud Pavilion Master found out, it would bring tremendous trouble to the Qin Family.
"The Cloud Token is at my waist; please verify it, Qin Commander." Ye Tian's tone was calm, showing no hint of arrogance or boastfulness.
Cold Yang slightly nodded and stepped forward to retrieve a jade token from Ye Tian's waist as instructed. The jade token was pure white and flawless, resembling mutton fat. It was shaped like a curling cloud and appeared to indeed be the Cloud Token from Cloud Sea Sect's Cloudscroll Pavilion.
Although Cold Yang had never seen an authentic Cloud Token before, he came from a prominent local family and had some understanding of the quality and grade of jade tokens. The so-called Cloud Token that Ye Tian presented was unlike anything Cold Yang had ever encountered in terms of both texture and appearance.
"Qin Commander?" Black Butcher looked at Cold Yang, his eyes filled with inquiry.
Cold Yang glanced at Ye Tian, sending a reassuring look, then moved to the side of the iron bars and extended his hand to show the Cloud Token to Black Butcher and his companion.
The two examined it closely, their brows furrowing more tightly. The Cloud Token emitted a faint white light, which was somewhat blinding in the dim dungeon.
"Black Butcher, this seems to be real," Shadow said in astonishment. Previously, Ye Tian had hardly caught his attention.
"May I examine it in detail?" Black Butcher, being a capable aide of Qin Changlin, always sought to be cautious in his actions.
Upon hearing this, Cold Yang instinctively looked at Ye Tian. The importance of the Cloud Token was self-evident; it should never be casually handed over to strangers. Of course, Qin Wuji, also known as Cold Yang, was someone who could be trusted completely. If Qin Wuji were merely Qin Wuji, then with Ye Tian's cunning and caution, he would never easily hand the Cloud Token over to him.
Ye Tian nodded, indicating that it could be given to Black Butcher. The Cloud Token was genuine and seemed to shimmer as if it were hiding from the world. Moreover, Ye Tian did not believe that Black Butcher would dare to have any ill intentions toward the Cloud Token.
After receiving the Cloud Token, Black Butcher held it in his hands and examined it meticulously while Shadow stood quietly beside him, waiting for the final verdict.
The examination process was lengthy; the dungeon fell into a temporary silence, occasionally disturbed by the scurrying of rats and other creatures living in the shadows.
Ye Tian's gaze remained fixed on Black Butcher. For some reason, he suddenly felt a sense of familiarity with this person.
After watching for a while but ultimately failing to recall any connection, Ye Tian decided not to dwell on it further and shifted his attention to Shadow standing next to Black Butcher.
Compared to Black Butcher, this person appeared much thinner. Although he stood still without moving, he exuded an unsettling aura that seemed uncontrollable. Ye Tian found this feeling quite bothersome because Wang Weiyang also had a similar presence.
"Are you not done yet?" Ye Tian asked impatiently. Although Black Butcher and Shadow seemed capable, there were only sixteen Cloud Tokens among tens of thousands of disciples in Cloud Sea Sect. Many disciples had never seen one before, let alone these two guards from Luoma Market.
Hearing Ye Tian's urging, Black Butcher withdrew his gaze from the Cloud Token but showed no intention of returning it. However, his expression did not seem to indicate any malicious intent.
"I'm sorry; my eyesight is limited. I've never had the chance to see something like the Cloud Token before, let alone verify it."
"Do you want your family to take a look?" Ye Tian interrupted Black Butcher's words.
"That's right." Black Butcher nodded. After all, he was just a martial artist, cautious in handling matters but not paying much attention to the details of his speech.
What does asking the family head to take a look imply? It indicates that he does not fully believe that Ye Tian is truly a disciple holding the Cloud Token of the Cloud Sea Sect. This thought arises mainly because Ye Tian does not possess any remarkable qualities that align with their expectations of a disciple holding the Cloud Token.
Of course, the reason Ye Tian gives Black Butcher this ordinary impression is that he is currently in a state where he can conceal his brilliance.
"It’s fine for the family head to take a look, but he must come in person," Ye Tian said after a moment of consideration.
"You..." The Shadow wanted to erupt but immediately quieted down at the thought that the Cloud Token might indeed be genuine.
"Please wait a moment." Black Butcher hesitated for a moment before finally returning the Cloud Token to Ye Tian. He whispered a few words to the Shadow before leaving the dungeon.
About fifteen minutes later, faint footsteps could be heard at the entrance of the dungeon on the Stone Steps. Ye Tian perked up at the sound; although the footsteps were weak, they were steady. The combination of these two opposing states indicated the strength of the person approaching.
The footsteps grew closer, and as his line of sight shifted, a figure emerged from behind the stone wall on the west side of the steel cell. Although this person appeared to be in his sixties, there was nothing kind or gentle about him; instead, an aura of killing intent surrounded him. It was Qin Changlin, the head of the Qin Family.
Qin Changlin's expression was somewhat grave. His footsteps were quick yet orderly, and in an instant, he arrived at the cell where Ye Tian and Cold Yang were held.
"You are the holder of the Cloud Token?" Qin Changlin asked with a tone that was incredulous yet tinged with disdain.
Ye Tian glanced at him and nodded expressionlessly.
"Open the door."
With Qin Changlin's command, Black Butcher swiftly produced a peculiar five-pointed key from his waist.
Click...
The Mysterious Steel Lock emitted a crisp sound as the prison door creaked open.
Cold Yang's lips seemed to curl slightly in self-mockery, thinking about how his carefully crafted key was utterly useless.
Of course, Cold Yang would not express this emotion too openly; it was merely a normal psychological reaction that many people experience.
"This young brother, may I have a look at the Cloud Token?" Qin Changlin approached Ye Tian, speaking in a friendly manner. Although he was the head of the Qin Family and had significant authority in Luoma Market, he still maintained a respectful demeanor towards a favored disciple from the prestigious Cloud Sea Sect.
Ye Tian chuckled lightly and then handed the Cloud Token to Qin Changlin.
This light chuckle appeared polite but was actually a sign of disdain for Qin Changlin. The latter had just intentionally displayed his strength while walking, merely to warn Ye Tian that they, the Qin Family of Luoma Market, were not to be trifled with.
The outward politeness did not reflect true inner thoughts. Moreover, Qin Changlin likely had Black Butcher open the prison door under the assumption that Ye Tian would not be able to pull off any tricks in front of him.
After receiving the Cloud Token, Qin Changlin's reaction was similar to that of Black Butcher; both took a long time to identify and analyze it.
Compared to Black Butcher, Qin Changlin clearly had more experience, so he took relatively less time. However, it still took him about the duration of an incense stick before he spoke again.
"Young brother, although I have never seen a Cloud Token before, judging by your demeanor and grace, you are certainly not someone who deceives the world for fame, nor are you a shameless treasure thief," Qin Changlin said with a smile that did not reach his eyes.
In response to Qin Changlin's rather low-level flattery, Ye Tian offered a formal smile but did not speak further.
Qin Changlin returned the Cloud Token to Ye Tian and added, "The person who captured you must have used some cunning trick; I will make sure to deal with him properly."
After saying this, Qin Changlin looked into Ye Tian's eyes, trying to find some clues there.
Ye Tian certainly understood what he meant. As the holder of the Cloud Token, being treated as a thief was something anyone would find hard to believe. Qin Changlin's previous statement was merely a test of Ye Tian.
"Could it be that the Cloud Token was stolen by him..." Qin Changlin thought to himself while wearing a smile.
"It is impossible. The Cloud Token should be more important to the Cloud Token holders than their own lives. Moreover, with the strength of the Cloud Token holders, how could the Thieves succeed?"
"Could it be that this kid is hiding his true abilities and is more powerful than he appears?"
"It still can't be..."
These thoughts raced through Qin Changlin's mind, presenting him with the most perplexing doubt.
With just the word "capture," Ye Tian understood what Qin Changlin meant. However, he certainly wouldn't point it out, as his main purpose for infiltrating the Qin Family was to find and confirm Qin Wuji's identity. Now that he had learned that Qin Wuji was Cold Yang, the next step was to quickly discuss a plan to rescue Cold Frost with Cold Yang.
Ye Tian glanced at Qin Changlin and smiled, "What if I said he is my senior brother and we are just playing around? Would you believe me?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Changlin's expression darkened instantly. The Qin Family was the top force in Luoma Market, and he was a dignified Martial Unity Expert. Playing around? What does he take the Qin Family for!
The atmosphere became tense in an instant.
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