After being forced into a marriage of convenience, a master of metaphysics manipulates a cold and al

Those who understand the Small Seal script are extremely rare in Jingzhou.

After all, this script is too ancient and no longer in use.

This is especially true for the Great Seal script.

Even many calligraphers may not be able to understand this script.

They can imitate, but it's still far from a true interpretation.

However, the large seal script in Yang Tianju's calligraphy is full of form, spirit and meaning.

This means that it was not copied at all, but rather it has risen to a level that can be interpreted.

This old fellow seems to be hiding his true abilities!

"I'm sorry, Mr. Ye, my husband is already asleep. The doctor said he needs a lot of rest... Perhaps you could schedule another time to come?"

The nanny came downstairs and looked at Ye Bai apologetically.

"Do you think we're idiots? Why do you have to go to sleep right when we're here?"

"If you didn't want to receive us, you could have just said so on the phone beforehand. What's the point of playing these tricks?"

"Or is it that your Yang family now thinks you're all that great, and has become so arrogant that you don't even take our Qin family seriously?"

Before Ye Bai could speak, Shen Lu could no longer hold back and angrily questioned him.

It's one thing if they weren't greeted at the door, after all, they are juniors, but Yang Tianju is a veteran of the Qin Group, and his status is what it is.

But once they're inside, they still don't show their faces, which is going too far, second only to kicking them out outright.

"Miss, please don't misunderstand, my master is indeed unwell..."

The nanny was pale and kept explaining with a sense of panic.

"It's alright. We heard that Elder Yang likes Qin seal script, so we brought two ancient Xuanmen books for him to appreciate."

"Since it's not a good day, let's talk about it next time."

Ye Bai stopped Shen Lu from continuing her outburst by deliberately raising his voice.

Just as he had guessed, a commotion arose on the stairs as soon as he uttered those words.

An old man walked briskly down the stairs.

Around sixty or seventy years old, of medium height, with a distinctive hooked nose, he was none other than Old Man Yang, Yang Tianju.

"You just said you have ancient Xuanmen books written in Qin seal script?"

Although Yang Tianju was wearing a bathrobe, his face was rosy and he looked energetic, showing no signs of illness whatsoever!

"Haha, Old Yang's health has recovered so quickly!"

Shen Lu sneered and glared at the nanny who was helping her lie.

The nanny lowered her head guiltily, while Yang Tianju remained calm and didn't even acknowledge Shen Lu. He just stared intently at Ye Bai, his eyes full of expectation.

"That's right, I have a friend who specializes in selling rare books, and luckily he helped me find two..."

Ye Bai's gaze swept over Yang Tianju and the nanny, a strange light flashing in his eyes. He smiled and nodded, but unlike Shen Lu, he did not expose Yang Tianju's act of faking illness.

In the adult world, hypocrisy is the norm.

"Please sit down!"

Yang Tianju was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly invited Ye Bai to sit down again, even personally brewing tea for him.

Clearly, the information Qin Wanqing gathered was very accurate; the allure of the ancient Xuanmen texts to this Elder Yang was astonishing.

“Wanqing is like my own granddaughter, so you are naturally no outsider either. Come, please have some tea…”

Yang Tianju was highly skilled in the art of tea, and his movements were fluid and graceful. He quickly brewed a pot of fragrant tea.

The tea soup is clear and golden, with a rich aroma.

"...Like orchids on the tongue, refreshing and delightful, fragrant and sweet, a fine tea."

Ye Bai took a small sip and exclaimed in praise.

His master's favorite things to do, besides drinking and bragging, were tea ceremony and chess.

Every year, we pick some wild tea leaves from the mountains and process them by hand.

Having been exposed to this kind of thing from a young age, Ye Bai naturally became exceptionally skilled in it as well.

"It seems you are also a connoisseur of tea. Wanqing has good taste."

Yang Tianju's eyes lit up, and he suddenly found that he was starting to find this Qin family's newest son-in-law somewhat pleasing to the eye.

Most young people don't like drinking tea, and very few understand the art of tea.

Unfortunately, Yang Tianju had two favorite things in his life: tea ceremony and ancient books.

It's naturally a pleasure to meet someone who shares your interests.

"Xiao Ye, look at that ancient book..."

After a while, seeing that Ye Bai was focused on drinking tea and didn't mention the ancient Xuanmen book at all, Yang Tianju couldn't sit still any longer.

Having held a high position in the Qin Group and weathered many storms over the decades, Yang Tianju's composure and self-control are certainly exceptional.

But as the saying goes, concern leads to confusion, and the ancient books of Taoism were simply too important to him.

Unfortunately, this kind of thing is so rare that even money can't buy it. Yang Tianju has been asking people to spend a lot of money to buy it for several months.

Not to mention the entire ancient book, not even a single page has been found.

"Please take a look, Mr. Yang."

Ye Bai took out an ancient book and handed it to Yang Tianju.

"Sure enough it is!"

Yang Tianju carefully took the book, and after just one glance, his eyes widened in surprise, and his hands began to tremble with excitement.

He had suspected before that this was a deliberate tactic by Ye Bai to lure him out.

After all, if even he couldn't get his hands on something, how could a mere adopted son of the Ye family possibly have the ability?

Unexpectedly, Ye Bai was not lying to him.

This ancient book truly originated from the Taoist school of metaphysics!

"Xiao Ye, name your price."

Yang Tianju took a deep breath, gently closed the ancient book, and looked at Ye Bai solemnly.

He had no connection with Ye Bai, so of course the other party wouldn't give him such a valuable item for nothing.

"Grandma Yang, you're too kind. This is a gift from Wanqing to you. It would be vulgar to talk about money."

Ye Bai smiled and shook his head.

"...I understand."

Yang Tianju's expression changed, and he instantly understood what was going on.

After shaking his head helplessly, Yang Tianju reluctantly handed the ancient Xuanmen book back to Ye Bai.

"I am unable to help with Wanqing's affairs."

Yang Tianju sighed and gave a wry smile.

"What if we add another one?"

Ye Bai frowned slightly and took out another ancient book from the Xuanmen sect.

A burning light flashed in Yang Tianju's eyes, but in the end he still shook his head and said, "It's not about how many books, but that the board of directors of the Qin Group unanimously believes that Wanqing is no longer suitable to take power. Even if I wanted to help, I am powerless to do so!"

"Very well, then I'll trouble Elder Yang."

Ye Bai was silent for a moment, then smiled, stood up, and took his leave.

"Xiao Ye, you haven't taken your book with you yet..."

Seeing Ye Bai place the two ancient Xuanmen books on the sofa, Yang Tianju's expression changed again.

"There's no reason to take back a gift that's already been given. Since Old Yang likes it, let him keep it."

Ye Bai waved his hand and walked out without looking back.

Although Qin Wanqing's plan to bribe Old Yang has failed so far, the old man is still useful to Ye Bai.

He'd already thrown out the bait; now it was just a matter of waiting for the big fish in the shadows to bite.

"This kid is something else..."

Yang Tianju watched Ye Bai's retreating figure, his expression constantly shifting.

Finally, he picked up the two ancient books on metaphysics and went upstairs to his study.

He took out a special cell phone from the drawer and dialed a number.

"Tell Mr. Nangong that I have found two ancient Qin dynasty texts from the Xuanmen school..."