"It seems the things I know are indeed few," Shangguan Tengfei remarked with a sneer upon hearing Gongsun Ce's words.

"Exactly, so the current situation is quite clear! If the Nangong family wants to make a move against him, they'll have to think twice," Gongsun Ce said with a faint smile.

Shangguan Tengfei glanced at him with some surprise, then laughed, "It seems you hold him in quite high regard!"

"Heh, you could say that. Among those in Huaxia today, besides that Ye family heir, he might be the second person I actually respect," Gongsun Ce stated, giving Shangguan Tengfei an noncommittal look. "Did you two come here today just for this matter?"

"Hm? Did you think it was for something else?" Shangguan Yunmeng asked, staring at him with confusion.

"I thought you were going to treat me to a meal! Sigh! I really wasted my expression," Gongsun Ce said, feigning regret.

"Let's go! We came to find you precisely because we wanted to treat you to a meal!" Shangguan Yunmeng pursed her lips and smiled.

"Then that's settled, what are we waiting for, let's go!" Gongsun Ce responded, walking ahead, though a gaze that baffled observers shone in his eyes.

"Brother Nangong, Brother Nangong?" Tang Shen nudged Nangong San, who was lying on the ** with a deathly pale face.

"Mmm," Nangong San struggled to prop himself up, took the towel offered by Ximen Ling, and managed, "Thanks."

"Don't be so polite; we're brothers. But you really don't need to look like this over just one woman, do you?" Ximen Ling said, sounding somewhat reproving.

Nangong San didn't speak, only grimacing slightly. After wiping his face, he took a deep breath, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes. "How do you two view this matter?"

"How else can we view it? If you want to go against his Black God Gang for a woman, we won't stop you, but you also need to consider this: even if our three families join forces now, can we really gain an advantage against him?" Ximen Ling stated flatly.

Tang Shen glanced at him, then at Nangong San. "My view is the same as Brother Xi's. After all, at this critical juncture, we truly cannot make rash decisions."

Seeing that Nangong San had no desire to speak, Ximen Ling knew he needed time to calm down; otherwise, if mishandled, this incident might cause significant trouble. "Xi and I will head out first; take some time to think it over. Of course, we will stand by you, but you had better think clearly: is an unloving woman worth this much trouble?"

"You should rest up. Brother Xi and I are heading to class now. I'll arrange for you to skip the afternoon sessions," Tang Shen stood up, exchanged a knowing glance with Ximen Ling, and they walked out of the dorm room together.

Nangong San remained silent, leaning against the bed frame, his expression deeply contemplative. After a long while, he sighed mournfully, "Alas!!!" Following the sigh, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number, saying, "Come to Fudan and pick me up immediately."

"Yes! Young Master!" An excited voice responded from the other end of the line; it seemed Nangong San's call had greatly thrilled the recipient.

"It seems he couldn't endure the torment of a woman after all," Tang Shen murmured, shaking his head slightly.

Ximen Ling took a deep breath upon hearing that and said, "We can't let him sink like this; we have to find a way!"

"What way?" Tang Shen couldn't help but frown, as if he could guess some of what Ximen Ling was planning.

"How about we use a borrowed knife to kill someone?"

"Borrowing a knife to kill?" Tang Shen's expression changed drastically. "But can this succeed? That person is the Dragon Lord of the Black God Gang; I heard he commands countless experts!"

"Whether it succeeds or not, we have to try. We certainly can't just let Nangong waste away! Furthermore, keeping Xuanyuan Bing around is always a disaster!"

"Perhaps that woman is indeed a cancerous tumor in our plan, but the Black God Gang's Dragon Lord could also become our obstacle!"

"Perhaps we should just go all in and stop hesitating?" The two suddenly stopped walking in unison, looked at each other, and spoke simultaneously.

"Truly worthy of being brothers!" Tang Shen smiled faintly.

"Haha, since our thoughts align, we are truly set on making an enemy of him this time!" Ximen Ling also chuckled wryly.

"Indeed! The strength of the Black God Gang's Dragon Lord cannot be underestimated. This time, we must act in secret; Nangong mustn't find out," Tang Shen suddenly became serious, stroking his chin. "Doesn't your family have an assassination squad?"

"Heh, that's exactly what I was about to mention," Ximen Ling replied.

"Good, then it's settled."

"Mm."

After the two reached a certain understanding, they headed towards the classroom. However, they were unaware that this single action of theirs would stir up turmoil among the Eight Great Families of Huaxia. Even though Yang Yi hadn't annihilated their three families, being exiled was a fate arguably more severe than death.

Meanwhile, Yang Yi and the others had already returned to the classroom. Before they could even enter, the sound of a phone ringing cut through the air. Yang Yi frowned; this call felt rather unusual. Normally, his phone wouldn't ring unless something significant was happening, signaling trouble.

"I'll take this call!"

"Mm," Fatty Lin nodded, then walked into the classroom with Dongfang Mei'er.

"Hello!" Yang Yi pressed the answer button.

"Young Master, someone from the Shangguan family says they invite you to the Jingdong Grand Hotel tonight!" The voice on the other end was unmistakably Feng Shi.

"Someone from the Shangguan family?" Yang Yi let out a cold smile. "I understand. Pick me up after school this afternoon!"

"Yes!"

"Want to save face, do they? Haha, interesting!" Yang Yi sneered inwardly. The Shangguan family inviting him to dinner tonight was clearly an attempt to salvage some dignity as they prepared to withdraw from Shanghai. Otherwise, withdrawing abruptly would severely impact them, leading not only to business troubles but also damage to their reputation—something Yang Yi, despite not being a seasoned veteran of the commercial world, certainly understood.

The afternoon passed as Yang Yi idly waited. For a young master who had read thousands of books since childhood, aspiring to be a master rogue—a rogue skilled in both high society and the gutter—university was merely a stage for his pursuit of beautiful women. Unfortunately, due to being constantly occupied with Black God Gang matters, he hadn't managed to meet many beauties, only accumulating a heap of troubles instead.

"Sigh, this is truly unfair. When will this damn university life ever normalize?" Yang Yi wondered inwardly, feeling that the various masks he wore were increasingly being stripped away by these events, making him less like his true self.

A rogue was meant to be inherently romantic, a master of talent and virtue, leading a band of ruffians across the world, establishing his own rogue dynasty. Yet, as a rogue king, he was forced to conceal his aching heart, climbing step by painful step. In a world where the Six Paths are ruthless and all beings suffer misfortune, he, who originally desired only a life of carefree wandering, had turned grim and calculating, willing to resort to any means to achieve his ends. This wasn't his fault; it was the fault of the world, for the world itself had changed along with him.

As the final bell rang, Yang Yi and Fatty Lin exited the classroom. Out of consideration for Dongfang Mei'er, they maintained their usual pace, ensuring they didn't sprint ahead. After some persistent effort, they finally broke free near the entrance, just as Yang Yi was heading towards his car, when a figure suddenly blocked his path.

"Uh!" Yang Yi paused, surprised by the sight of the person before him.

Fatty Lin, however, simply shook his head in resignation and proceeded into the car.

"What? Do you need something?" Yang Yi asked Xuanyuan Bing with a slight smile.

"Where are you going?" Xuanyuan Bing asked in her usual cold tone.

"Back home, of course. Why, do you want to come to my place?" Yang Yi grinned mischievously, completely unfazed by Xuanyuan Bing's icy demeanor.

"You have to stay with me tonight!" Xuanyuan Bing pouted slightly, though the movement was barely perceptible, causing several passing students to stop and stare, as if they had stumbled upon a major discovery.

Yang Yi was momentarily speechless, then frowned slightly and said seriously, "I have something tonight!"

"I don't care; you must accompany me tonight." Xuanyuan Bing appeared determined not to yield.

This insistence even surprised Yang Yi. He rubbed his forehead in resignation. "Alright, alright! Before you make me accompany you, shouldn't you let me take care of my pressing matters first?"

"You can, but I must stay by your side!" Xuanyuan Bing was genuinely curious. This young man was too mysterious, and she was desperate to see how he operated, especially given the information available on him.

"...No problem!" Yang Yi felt utterly defeated, glancing at the crowd surrounding them, feeling somewhat like a spectacle.

Once the two entered the car, Fatty Lin and Feng Shi exchanged surprised glances at Xuanyuan Bing. Yang Yi shook his head with a helpless smile and instructed, "Drive!"