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When he woke up again, the sky was completely dark. Ye Tian tentatively moved a bit and felt that the pain in his wounds was not as pronounced, clearly nourished by the powerful effects of the Ice Condensing Pill, and had recovered significantly.
"Uh..."
Even so, when Ye Tian stood up, a wave of pain shot through his back, causing him to involuntarily groan.
He focused his gaze around and then looked up at the sky. The moon was bright but the stars were few, and the forest was exceptionally quiet. The calm surface of the lake showed no ripples.
"It seems I have to spend another night here before heading back to Spirit Martial Town," Ye Tian thought as he withdrew his gaze from the night sky.
During the night, beasts roamed frequently in the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range. Although Ye Tian could walk normally now, he was still severely injured. Setting off recklessly could lead to a very dangerous situation if he encountered any beasts.
Having made up his mind, Ye Tian walked into the forest. Given his current injuries, he likely did not have the strength to use Yuqi Tayan Jue to safely cross the wide lake.
After a moment, Ye Tian's figure reappeared at the shore, now accompanied by a piece of dry wood.
Splashing...
He pushed the dry wood into the water and then leaned on it, using his hands as paddles to row towards the Manor Pavilion.
In the deep darkness of night, Ye Tian paddled with the dry wood, leaving a long trail on the lake's surface.
After rowing for over an hour, Ye Tian finally succeeded in crossing the lake and was now lying on the Pavilion, gasping for breath.
Considering his severe injuries, it was normal for him to feel exhausted after using his hands as paddles to cover such a long distance.
After resting briefly, Ye Tian buried Leng Wanli's body that same night before returning to his residence.
The sound of the firestarter abruptly echoed in the quiet cabin. Ye Tian, using the faint light from the fire starter, found a candle, placed it in an oil lamp, and then lit it.
The glow of the oil lamp instantly brightened the cabin, creating a calm and serene atmosphere.
"I wonder how Uncle Leng is doing..."
Ye Tian gazed at the flickering candle flame, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.
Although he was unaware of Wu Tianci and Cold Wu's plans, he had overheard Wu Tianci mention something during their confrontation, saying that after killing him, he would set up a trap here to wait for Cold Boyuan to deliver himself. From that remark, Ye Tian could roughly guess that the Cold Family was definitely not at peace right now.
Lost in thought, drowsiness overtook him again. Given his serious injuries, after struggling for a while longer, Ye Tian finally fell into a deep sleep.
...
The soft dawn light filtered through the cracks in the window, casting beams on the floor with a somewhat hazy quality.
As the light illuminated the room, Ye Tian furrowed his brows and slowly opened his eyes.
"Ugh..."
Stretching lightly, Ye Tian got out of bed. He stretched his arms and legs, did a few simple movements, then casually found something to eat before hurriedly setting off on his journey back to Spirit Martial Town.
After a night of restful sleep, Ye Tian's complexion had noticeably improved today. With the aid of some Low-Level Spirit Pills, his injuries had healed somewhat.
At least now he could control his vibrating elemental power to some extent, and crossing rivers or walking on rugged mountain paths was no longer an issue.
In the early morning, the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range was enveloped in tranquility. The occasional chirping of insects and birds added a touch of comfort to Ye Tian's heart.
The scenery in the mountains was beautiful, with thin mist swirling around. As Ye Tian walked through it, he remained silent.
Due to frequently going into the mountains to gather herbs, and with Cold Boyuan having specifically instructed Ye Tian about many marked locations, it took only about three hours for Ye Tian's figure to appear at the edge of the Heavenly Shadow Mountain Range.
Huff...
This was a peak of towering mountains, where it was said that high places do not feel cold. At this moment, the winds on the mountaintop were strong, carrying a hint of chill that made Ye Tian, whose body had just begun to recover, shiver slightly.
Looking out into the distance, through layers of mist, the vague outline of Spirit Martial Town came into view.
Upon closer inspection, on the eastern side of Spirit Martial Town, in a spacious Garden, there were several small figures moving back and forth, seemingly busy with something.
"Could it be that something really happened to the Cold Family?" A sense of anxiety rose in Ye Tian's heart, as that Garden was indeed the location of the Cold Family.
Thinking of this, Ye Tian could no longer care about his injuries and hurriedly set off towards Spirit Martial Town.
In a moment, the expansive Garden finally came clearly into view for Ye Tian, accompanied by a chaotic and noisy crowd.
Furrowing his brow slightly, Ye Tian slowed his pace and cautiously approached the edge of the bustling crowd.
He dusted some dirt onto his face from the ground and "borrowed" a hoe unnoticed to disguise himself as a farmer. Then he casually found a bystander and asked, "Hey there, brother, what happened to the Cold Family? Is everything alright?"
The person turned to glance at Ye Tian, feeling somewhat puzzled but not overly concerned. After a light sigh, he replied, "Yesterday, Cold Wu initiated an internal conflict that lasted until this morning!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian's body trembled; it was indeed as he suspected—the Cold Family had encountered trouble.
"What was the outcome?" Ye Tian asked anxiously.
"Sigh!" The man sighed again, shaking his head as if he too were worried about the situation of the Cold Family. He continued, "It's not looking good... I heard there were heavy casualties. The three brothers of the Cold Family, except for Cold Boyuan, are all injured. The main issue is..."
At this point, the man fell silent, seemingly regretting something as he gazed toward the estate within.
"Don't leave half the story, brother. What's the main point?" Hearing this news, Ye Tian was extremely worried and pressed for more details.
"The main point is that the Cold Family couldn't keep Cold Wu from escaping," the brother said mysteriously, hesitating for a moment before whispering.
"Escaped? How is that possible? Uncle Leng..." At this point, Ye Tian's voice abruptly stopped. After clearing his throat twice, he continued, "With the abilities of Cold Boyuan and his brothers, how could they possibly let Cold Wu get away?"
"Of course they could, but it seems like..." The brother's expression became even more mysterious, as if he had reservations. He glanced around cautiously, hesitant to speak.
Seeing this, Ye Tian pulled him aside and said, "Just tell me, brother. I won't spread it around."
"Can you guarantee that?" The man looked at Ye Tian with suspicion.
Ye Tian nodded firmly. "Absolutely not. You can rest assured."
The man looked at Ye Tian several times, as if confirming something. Although he was hesitant, he was clearly someone who loved gossip. Unable to hold back any longer after stamping his foot, he finally spoke up.
"I heard that someone from the Wang family secretly assisted Cold Wu yesterday; otherwise, how could the Cold Family have suffered such a heavy blow..." Although the brother spoke in a low voice, he still kept his tone hushed, as if afraid that mentioning it would bring disaster upon himself.
"Oh?" Ye Tian was taken aback and felt puzzled.
The Wang family secretly assisting Cold Wu? That seemed unlikely because there were only a few people in the Wang family who could rival Cold Boyuan and his brothers. If they acted, they would surely be discovered. Moreover, the Cold Family was still formidable; if they did this, wouldn't it give the Cold Family a reason to retaliate?
But if it wasn't them, Ye Tian truly couldn't think of any other force in Spirit Martial Town capable of injuring Cold Bo Stone and Cold Boyuan...
Furrowing his brows deeply, Ye Tian stared blankly towards the Cold Family Garden.
Through the crowd, he saw a group of guards dressed in tight golden uniforms surrounding the area. A rough estimate suggested there were hundreds of them, each wielding weapons as they faced off against the Cold Family's guards. Although neither side moved, the tense atmosphere was unmistakably evident.
Ye Tian frowned deeply and looked closely; he noticed that on the chests of those guards' uniforms was embroidered a fierce tiger, baring its fangs and claws with an imposing presence.
Seeing this attire, Ye Tianxin was taken aback and exclaimed, "They really are from the Wang family!"
The older brother, noticing Ye Tian's expression, became somewhat puzzled and asked, "Young man, do you have some connection with the Cold Family?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian did not respond. He cupped his hands in gratitude to the former and then swiftly made his way through the crowd towards the interior of the Cold Family.
"Stop!" As he reached the entrance of the Cold Family, two Steel Blades were suddenly pointed at Ye Tian, accompanied by a harsh reprimand.
Ye Tian was startled and immediately remembered that he had undergone disguise. With a helpless smile, he wiped the dust off his face and said, "It's me."
Upon seeing Ye Tian's true appearance, the guard was visibly taken aback, then his face lit up with joy as he excitedly said, "Young Master Ye! You’re back!"
Ye Tian smiled and nodded, saying, "Where is Uncle Leng? Please take me to him."
"Sure!" The guard nodded vigorously and then led Ye Tian into the Garden.
The two figures quickly disappeared from everyone's sight, but the atmosphere in the venue did not change as a result.
However, at this moment, about ten meters away on a rooftop eave, a shadowy gaze became increasingly intense as it followed their departure.
Clad in fluttering garments, the figure stood proudly atop the eaves several meters high. A strange curve slowly appeared at the corner of Shadow Falcon's mouth.
"Ye Tian, have you already defeated Wu Tianci? Hehe, I am really looking forward to it more and more."
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