One person: Starting with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, his grandmaster uncle emerges from seclusion.

Zhang Tianyi leaned back in his chair, idly tapping a blue-and-white porcelain tea lid against the teacup, making a crisp sound.

Tang Miaoxing sat upright, but from the slight downturn of his lips, one could tell that the old sect leader was in a terrible mood.

Hurried footsteps sounded outside the door.

Tang Ming pushed open the door and entered, his face extremely grim.

He walked quickly to Tang Miaoxing's side, lowered his voice, and quickly reported the situation of the inner treasury.

"Crack!"

The teacup in Tang Miaoxing's hand was crushed to pieces by his force.

Sitting next to him, Zhang Wang slammed his hand on the table, almost cursing on the spot.

It's really lost!

And even the surveillance cameras were hacked!

If you say there aren't any major problems within the Tang Sect, nobody would believe it!

Tang Miaoxing took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the raging anger in her heart.

He stood up, walked up to Zhang Tianyi, and solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"A real person."

Tang Miaoxing didn't hide anything or make any excuses; her tone was frank and open.

"My men just checked, and we are indeed missing one portion of the Thousand-Day Intoxicant from our internal inventory."

“The ledger had no record of it, the disciples on duty knew nothing when asked, and even the surveillance footage from those days had been tampered with and turned into static.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan and Wang Zhenqiu, who were standing behind Zhang Tianyi, exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves, "Just as I thought."

"This incident happened in our Tang Clan; it's because we didn't discipline them properly and our precautions were inadequate."

Tang Miaoxing's weathered face was full of seriousness and determination.

"But I, this old man, dare to swear on my life that this is absolutely a frame-up! They want to pin the blame for kidnapping Ma Xianhong on our Tang Clan!"

“Master, you have come from afar, and our Tang Clan will never shirk our responsibility in this matter.”

Tang Miaoxing made her stance clear and resounding:

"Give us a few days. Even if we have to dig three feet into the ground, I, Tang Miaoxing, will definitely find this traitorous mole and, together with the mastermind behind it, give you a clear and transparent explanation!"

Looking at Tang Miaoxing's expression, as if facing a formidable enemy and almost swearing an oath to the heavens.

Zhang Tianyi was not angry at all; instead, she was amused.

He put the teacup lid back on the table, stood up, and stretched.

"Master Tang, please don't get so agitated. It's as if I've come to collect a debt."

Zhang Tianyi waved his hand, his expression relaxed, showing no sign of being accusatory.

"I know this wasn't an order from your official organization. Even though your Tang Clan is in the business of getting away with things for money, you wouldn't go so far as to go to Beijing to rip off Zhang Tianyi for a little money."

"Whether it's an inside job or an outsider, since the clues have fallen to you, we can always catch a big fish by following the trail."

Zhang Tianyi put his hands in his pockets and looked around the antique-style conference room.

"Anyway, my blacksmith brother won't die anytime soon, so I'm not in a hurry."

"You can investigate slowly and thoroughly. As long as someone eventually comes forward to take responsibility and I find out where Ma Xianhong has gone, that's fine."

At this point, Zhang Tianyi changed the subject, looking at Tang Miaoxing with a smile:

"However... all this back and forth is quite tiring."

"Master Tang, your place is beautiful with clear waters and fresh air. I think... my family and I will stay at your Tang Clan for the next few days."

"Would you mind if we added a few more pairs of chopsticks?"

Tang Miaoxing was taken aback at first, then breathed a long sigh of relief.

The fact that this old man is willing to stay means that he doesn't intend to immediately lose his temper and turn against you.

This not only saves face for the Tang Clan, but also gives them time to prove their innocence!

"I don't mind! Absolutely not!"

Tang Miaoxing hurriedly instructed Tang Qiushan beside him: "Qiushan, quick! Go and clean up that quietest courtyard in the back mountain! Replace all the bedding and utensils with new ones!"

"It is an honor for our Tang Clan that you, sir, are staying here!"

……

Less than half a day had passed.

The news of the theft from the Tang Clan's inner treasury and the arrival of the Celestial Master's Mansion's Master Tian Shu to stay at the sect spread like wildfire throughout the entire Tang Clan.

This has really stirred up a hornet's nest.

"This is so damn frustrating! Which bastard did this despicable thing?!"

On the training ground, several young Tang Clan disciples gathered together, each filled with righteous indignation.

"Stealing our things to smear our idols? That's such a despicable tactic!"

"Exactly! If this gets out, the reputation of our Tang Clan will be completely ruined!"

Tang Wenlong crossed his arms, his eyes filled with displeasure.

"This isn't over yet. I know those two senior brothers who guard the inner treasury well; they definitely wouldn't dare do something like this. It must have been done by some high-ranking official or someone knowledgeable about the organization."

"Let's go! Let's not sit idly by, let's investigate! Even if we have to search the entire campus, we can't let the Celestial Master's Mansion laugh at us!"

In an instant, the entire Tang Clan united as one and spontaneously launched a vigorous "search for the traitor" operation.

In this tense and indignant atmosphere.

Night falls.

The Tang Clan's main dining hall, however, presented a completely different and bustling scene.

A dozen large round tables were pushed together and filled with authentic Sichuan dishes.

Mapo tofu, twice-cooked pork, and boiled fish—the vibrant red color of the dishes is enough to whet anyone's appetite.

Zhang Tianyi was treated as an honored guest, seated at a separate table, and personally accompanied by Tang Miaoxing for drinks and conversation.

Meanwhile, Zhang Chulan has completely integrated into the circle of young people.

He was holding a beer bottle, his face flushed, and he was putting his arm around Tang Wenlong's shoulder.

"Oh dear! Brother Wenlong! Back at the Luotian Grand Ceremony, everyone was on their own side. I only took advantage of the situation!"

Zhang Chulan's lips were as sweet as honey as he touched Tang Wenlong's cup.

"When it comes to hard-hitting skills, I'm no match for the hidden weapons of your Tang Clan! Come on, I'll drink this cup, you can drink as you please!"

Tang Wenlong initially harbored some resentment, but after Zhang Chulan's flattery and a few bottles of beer, his unpleasantness vanished long ago.

"Brother Chu Lan, you're too kind! Your lightning magic is indeed powerful. Now that you're here, let's put the past behind us!"

"Dry!"

Zhang Chulan not only appeased Tang Wenlong, but also turned around and showered several female disciples of the Tang Clan with compliments, making the young girls cover their mouths and laugh.

His social skills were on full display; in less than a meal, he had already turned these normally wary Tang Clan assassins into "good buddies" with whom he could confide his innermost thoughts.

Wang Zhenqiu sat in the corner, biting a chopstick, watching Zhang Chulan move with ease in the crowd, and couldn't help but marvel.

"His shamelessness is unparalleled. He's casting a wide net to gather intelligence."

Chen Duo sat quietly next to Zhang Tianyi.

Holding a bowl of ice jelly in my hands, looking at the bustling cafeteria, I felt that the spicy air was full of fresh flavor.

As night deepened, the noise in the Tang Clan's canteen gradually subsided.

Zhang Chulan hiccuped, and in a daze, said goodbye to his newly acquainted "good buddies from the Tang Sect".

After finishing this meal...

He not only smoothed over the grudges formed during the Luo Tian Grand Ceremony, but also managed to find out the Tang Clan's duty roster for the past few days and the distribution of personnel near the inner treasury.

"Grandson, you've had your act, so hurry up and leave. Don't pretend to be drunk here."

Zhang Tianyi stood up and casually patted off non-existent dust from his clothes.

He looked at Zhang Chulan, whose face was flushed but whose eyes were clear, and shook his head with amusement:

"If you used your ability to make many friends on cultivation, you could probably have started your own sect by now."

Zhang Chulan chuckled, quickly straightened up, and the drunkenness on his face vanished instantly.

"Master, this is called knowing yourself and your enemy, and you will win every battle. We're on their turf now, so having more acquaintances will make things easier, won't it?"

As he spoke, he fawned over and helped Zhang Tianyi up.

"Come on, Master Tang, the sect leader just said that he has arranged the best villa in the back mountain for us. The environment is quiet and secluded, which is absolutely in line with your temperament."

The group followed the Tang Clan disciple who was leading the way, along the winding mountain path, to the guest room area at the back of the mountain.

The villa is indeed elegant.

The courtyard, paved with bluestone, has a few stalks of green bamboo planted in the corner. The moonlight shines down, making it look exceptionally tranquil.

Zhang Tianyi entered the master bedroom and looked around.

The bed was very soft, and there were also some fine Mao Feng tea and several plates of delicate pastries on the coffee table.

"The Tang Clan is quite meticulous in their work; their service attitude deserves praise."

Zhang Tianyi nodded in satisfaction, then slumped into the chair, his long legs draped unceremoniously over the edge of the coffee table.

Chen Duo obediently hugged her doll and chose a side room next door.

Without saying a word, Feng Baobao went straight into the room, collapsed onto the bed, and fell asleep instantly!

Even his snoring was very steady.

Only Zhang Tianyi, Zhang Chulan, and Wang Zhenqiu remained in the living room.

"Ball".