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As Wang Tiankuang cracked the whip and urged the horses forward, the team of over six hundred people broke the tranquility, raising a cloud of yellow dust on the main road of Spirit Martial Town.
Ye Tian took one last look at Cold Family Garden, then his gaze hardened with determination as he mounted his horse and followed suit.
The group spurred their horses, exuding an extraordinary momentum, and within about half an hour, they had already exited the borders of Spirit Martial Town.
Looking back, Ye Tian saw that the Pavilion and buildings of Spirit Martial Town had become vague in the distance, obscured by the swirling yellow dust.
Ye Tian urged his horse and quickly caught up with Wang Tiankuang.
"Sky Mad Second Master, I've heard that the Black Wind Stronghold's Five Great Warriors are exceptionally powerful and all Martial Masters. Is that true?" Ye Tian cupped his hands respectfully towards Wang Tiankuang.
Wang Tiankuang scoffed with disdain, glancing at Ye Tian. "What? Are you scared?"
"Sky Mad Second Master's sharp eyes truly see through my thoughts," Ye Tian replied with a wry smile.
"Hmph." Wang Tiankuang snorted coldly. "With me here, what do you have to fear?"
Wang Tiankuang was quite pleased with Ye Tian's flattery and felt a surge of pride.
"That is indeed true; Sky Mad Second Master’s strength is profound, so naturally, you will keep me safe," Ye Tian continued to flatter him while secretly thinking, "Fool, if I get the chance, I'll take you and those so-called Five Great Warriors down together."
Wang Tiankuang was already at the Second-Stage Martial Artist level, but with the Spirit Beast Inner Pill from the Golden Silk Ancient Python, Ye Tian was certain he would soon break through to Martial Mastery. Moreover, he had already begun to combine his spiritual energy with physical power; by then, Wang Tiankuang would be no match for him.
"Don't worry; with Second Uncle protecting you, no one will be able to touch you," Wang Tiankuang said arrogantly, filled with confidence.
Ye Tian knew that Wang Tiankuang was merely boasting. He had killed Wang Hu and defeated Li Han; one was the beloved son of Wang Tianba, and the other was a promising newcomer in the Royal Guard. Either one was enough for the Wang family to harbor deep hatred towards Ye Tian.
"That's good to hear. Thank you in advance, Sky Mad Second Master," Ye Tian replied submissively, noticing that Wang Tiankuang seemed to be getting a bit carried away by his own flattery.
"Alright," Wang Tiankuang waved his hand dismissively.
After that, there was no further conversation as they rode on. It wasn't until they had traveled for a good four hours that the sky had turned completely dark. At this point, they had already left the main road and were navigating a rugged mountain path. As it was getting late and the horses found it difficult to traverse the mountain at night, Wang Tiankuang ordered to set up camp and start a fire for cooking.
This command was clearly directed at the Cold Family members. Once Wang Tiankuang finished issuing his orders, the Wang family members found comfortable spots sheltered from the wind, chatting and laughing without paying any attention to gathering firewood, acting as if they were superior.
"Damn it!" one of the big men from the Cold Family cursed angrily, his lips twitching as he looked ready to explode.
"Elder Brother Five, don't be impulsive," Ye Tian pulled the big man back, signaling him with his eyes to sit down first.
"Hmph!" The man referred to as Elder Brother Five by Ye Tian glared at the Wang family members resting nearby but, out of respect for Ye Tian, could only sit down with great reluctance.
"Leaf Young Master, I just don't understand why we have to bow down to them?" After sitting down, the big man muttered unhappily.
Since these people had previously followed Ye Tian into the mountains to gather herbs, their relationship was quite harmonious. Additionally, due to Ye Tian's approachable nature, everyone had stopped calling him Young Master Ye and instead referred to him as Leaf Young Master in a more casual manner.
Hearing this, Ye Tian chuckled and sat down next to the big man. He pointed at the group of Wang family members and said, "Aren't they terrifying?"
"Terrifying? Give me a big cleaver, and I'll chop them all up!" The big man boasted confidently, even though his strength was only at the third stage of Warrior Definition.
"Hahaha, Elder Brother Five, what I mean by terrifying is truly terrifying. They are so foolish; don't you think that's scary?" Ye Tian chatted casually with the big man, showing no signs of anger or frustration due to the oppression from the Wang family.
"I don't get it. Leaf Young Master, please explain it more clearly. They are clearly abusing their power and should be sharing the workload with us, yet they push everything onto us. Isn't that obviously making us serve them? How does that become their foolishness in your words?" The big man scratched his head in confusion.
Seeing the man's expression, Ye Tian couldn't help but smile and said, "Elder Brother Five, have you heard of 'pride leads to downfall'?"
Upon hearing this, the big man thought for a moment but ultimately shook his head. "Leaf Young Master, I'm just a warrior; I don't understand these fancy words."
"The so-called pride leads to downfall refers to them," Ye Tian placed his hand on the big man's shoulder, pointed towards the Wang family members' direction, and then mysteriously added, "Elder Brother Five, it won't be long before you understand what this phrase means."
"I’m afraid I can’t hold back any longer," the big man gritted his teeth. He had a fiery temper, and if it weren't for Ye Tian's prior warning before they set out, he would have likely rushed in to fight the Wang family by now.
"Just hold on a little longer, just a few more days. I promise we can deal with them easily without shedding blood," Ye Tian said confidently, his demeanor enigmatic.
The big man looked at Ye Tian for a moment and finally sighed, saying, "Leaf Young Master, I trust you!"
"Thanks." Ye Tian opened a wine flask and handed it to the big man.
The big man took it and gulped down a few swigs, wiping the wine stains from the corner of his mouth. "But you have to promise me that when the time comes to deal with them, you won’t stop me from going all out."
"Of course." Ye Tian smiled lightly, his gaze shifting towards the Wang family crowd, a hint of coldness gradually appearing in his eyes.
The Cold Family was cooking while the Wang family enjoyed the benefits. Due to their large numbers and the Wang family's excessive pickiness, they didn’t get to eat until midnight.
Moreover, before the meal began, the Wang family even made the Cold Family members eat first, fearing they might poison the food. Only after seeing that the Cold Family members ate without issue did they come forward to snatch the food.
Once everyone was full and satisfied, they began looking for places to sleep. Since they all had elemental energy in their bodies, tents were unnecessary; however, it was early spring and quite chilly at night, so sheltered spots were still highly sought after.
Naturally, all the good spots were taken by the Wang family members, leaving the Cold Family's brothers with no choice but to find random places to sleep.
That night, a big man known as Fifth Brother couldn’t fall asleep and sought out Ye Tian again to vent his frustrations.
"Leaf Young Master, don’t you think those Wang bastards are being a bit too much?" The big man gritted his teeth as he broke a piece of firewood and tossed it into the fire.
The wood crackled as it burned, giving off warmth.
"Elder Brother Five, just bear with it. I’ve said it before; there will be a day for you to vent your anger," Ye Tian said with narrowed eyes, feeling somewhat tired.
"Oh..." The big man replied but his tone still carried evident frustration.
"How about we take advantage of the Wang family's dogs being asleep and take them out?" The big man said after a moment of silence, suddenly feeling a bit excited.
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian sat up, stretched out his hand to roast by the campfire, and said, "That won't do. I still want them to help us deal with the bandits."
"Help us deal with the bandits?" The big man looked puzzled, his eyes wide open as he stared at Ye Tian, waiting for more explanation.
"Oh come on, Elder Brother Five, just don't ask for now. You'll know when the time comes," Ye Tian replied helplessly. The reason he didn't want to tell this person was not because he wanted to keep it mysterious, but because Elder Brother Five had a bad temper and a loose tongue. If he got too excited, he might accidentally spill Ye Tian's plans.
"Okay..." The big man nodded, but it was clear he wasn't ready to give up.
"Elder Brother Five, go to sleep," Ye Tian said again as he lay back down and closed his eyes.
"Leaf Young Master, I've heard of those Five Great Warriors. Can we really take them on?" The big man still didn't want to leave and was full of energy, insisting on chatting with Ye Tian.
"Don't worry," Ye Tian replied with his eyes still closed, confident.
"I can't help but worry. I've heard they are all Martial Masters. What can our group do? You alone against five?" The big man expressed his concerns.
"Yes," Ye Tian nodded but still didn't open his eyes.
After another moment of silence, the big man spoke again, "Leaf Young Master, what level are you at now?"
"Martial Sovereign." Ye Tian found it hard to engage with the curious, irritable, and somewhat talkative Elder Brother Five.
"Martial Sovereign? I've never heard of that," the big man said in confusion.
"A Martial Sovereign is someone who can take on ten Martial Masters," Ye Tian joked.
"Haha, that's nonsense," the big man laughed and scolded playfully as he caught on to Ye Tian's humor.
"Alright, alright, Elder Brother Five, you should go to sleep now. I'm about to fall asleep myself," Ye Tian urged.
"Okay, then I'll go to sleep," the big man said, seeing that Ye Tian was truly tired. He stopped bothering him and found a spot to lie down. Moments later, he was snoring loudly, clearly fast asleep.
Ye Tian shook his head helplessly and then quietly got up, heading alone into the dark recesses of the mountain.
The night was bright under the moonlight, but it did not illuminate the entire mountain range.
At this moment, Ye Tian appeared in a dimly hidden valley. He looked around and confirmed that there were no beasts before sitting cross-legged.
As soon as he sat down, a golden glowing pill appeared in his hand.
It goes without saying that this item was the Spirit Beast Inner Pill obtained from the Golden Silk Ancient Python.
"Five Martial Masters..." Ye Tian's brow furrowed slightly. Although he had acted nonchalant while chatting with Elder Brother Five, he was not at ease in his heart.
Given his current strength, facing a First-Dan Warrior should not be difficult. However, who could guarantee that the Black Wind Stronghold wouldn't swarm him? Who could ensure that they were truly just First-Stage Martial Artists?
Unconsciously, Ye Tian's expression grew even more serious. If he were to be defeated, the lives of his brothers would also be at risk. Moreover, they could become leverage for the Wang family to threaten the Cold Family, which would make things difficult for Uncle Leng.
To resolve this potential crisis, the only way forward was to enhance his abilities as much as possible.
With this thought in mind, Ye Tian raised his arm and brought the golden pill to his mouth.
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