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"I've been looking for you for a long time. Why are you hiding here?"
Just as Ye Tian was about to put the Spirit Beast Inner Pill into his mouth, a slightly dissatisfied voice suddenly came from above the valley.
"Wang Tiankuang?" A hint of confusion rose in Ye Tianxin, as he recognized the voice belonged to Wang Tiankuang.
With a flick of his wrist, the Spirit Beast Inner Pill was hidden in his sleeve. Ye Tian turned to look up at the valley and saw a tall figure standing there, exuding a certain imposing presence under the moonlight of the dark night.
"You don't have any ulterior motives, do you?" Wang Tiankuang's tone was cold as he slowly approached down the valley. Seeing Ye Tian sneaking around in such a place reminded him of what his older brother, Wang Tianba, had advised him before leaving: if there were any unusual movements from him, there was no need to wait until they reached Black Wind Stronghold; just...
Thinking of this, a trace of Elemental Force Cyclone quietly surged in the palm of Wang Tiankuang's hand behind his back.
"Sky Mad Second Master." Ye Tian bowed and clasped his hands, feeling somewhat surprised inside as he wondered why Wang Tiankuang was looking for him in the middle of the night.
"Kid, you'd better give me a satisfactory answer today; otherwise..." By the time he finished speaking, Wang Tiankuang had already reached in front of Ye Tian. His eyes glinted with cold light, and the surge of energy in his palm became even more violent.
"I couldn't sleep at night, so I wanted to find a quiet place to practice my martial arts." Ye Tian remained calm and composed; despite facing the menacing Wang Tiankuang, there was no sign of panic on his face.
"Practicing martial arts?" Wang Tiankuang questioned, circling around Ye Tian with a look of disdain. "Do you think you can fool your Second Uncle? Do you really need to be so secretive about practicing martial arts?"
"I would never dare to deceive my Second Uncle." Ye Tian continued to bow his head respectfully.
"Heh heh." Wang Tiankuang sneered coldly as he slowly leaned closer to Ye Tian. His tone suddenly rose as he shouted, "Speak! Are you plotting something?"
Wang Tiankuang's roar thundered like a clap of thunder, which gave Ye Tian an opportunity. He pretended to shudder and timidly raised his head, trembling as he said, "Sky Mad Second Master, please see clearly; I really haven't done anything."
"Nothing?" Wang Tiankuang persisted, his voice cold. "Hmph, if you don't explain yourself today, be careful that I twist your head off!"
Throughout the journey, Ye Tian deliberately held back, appearing cowardly, which had already deeply ingrained itself in Wang Tiankuang's mind. As a result, he spoke with extreme arrogance, completely disregarding Ye Tian.
"Sky Mad Second Master, this might..." Ye Tian stammered, looking guilty.
"Heh heh, you really are hiding something from me. Otherwise, why would you act like this?" Upon seeing Ye Tian's demeanor, Wang Tiankuang instantly perked up, feeling smug and convinced of his keen insight.
Ye Tian trembled slightly, but it was all an act. He knew that if he appeared too calm, it would only raise Wang Tiankuang's suspicions further.
"Sky Mad Second Master, if I tell you, please don't laugh at me..." Ye Tian looked timidly at him, wearing a sheepish expression.
"Spit it out quickly; if I hear it and decide otherwise, that's on you." As the energy in his palm dissipated, Wang Tiankuang's wariness towards Ye Tian faded again. He now viewed Ye Tian's actions as mere petty tricks.
Hearing this, Ye Tian slowly took something out of his sleeve and handed it to Wang Tiankuang.
"This is..." When the item was presented before him, Wang Tiankuang paused for a moment and asked in confusion.
"A silk scarf," Ye Tian feigned shyness.
"A silk scarf?" Wang Tiankuang still didn't understand.
"It was given to me by my fiancée." This statement was indeed true; the scarf was a gift from Cold Frost, which was why he always carried it with him.
"You’re hiding here in the middle of the night just because of this scarf?" Wang Tiankuang questioned even more intensely, his voice growing cold again.
"The kid's skills are lacking, so he knows that this time against the bandits is likely to end badly. However, he hasn't married yet, which makes him feel sorrowful. But he is also afraid of being seen and ridiculed, so he hides here..." Ye Tian acted this out very well, looking as if he were on the verge of tears.
Due to Ye Tian's realistic performance and the impression he had previously left on Wang Tiankuang as weak and cowardly, at this moment, Wang Tiankuang saw Ye Tian as nothing more than a childish figure, which was quite laughable.
"Hahaha, kid, I didn't expect you to be such a romantic," Wang Tiankuang laughed heartily. Although his words were not harsh, his expression clearly suggested that Ye Tian was acting like a woman.
"Sigh..." Ye Tian lowered his head and sighed.
"Kid, Second Uncle tells you that a hero should drink and eat heartily. As for women, hehe..." At this point, Wang Tiankuang stopped speaking and instead looked at Ye Tian with a mischievous grin.
"The term 'hero' is meant for Sky Mad Second Master. Someone like me will probably never even catch a glimpse of his back," Ye Tian replied with a forced smile.
"Hehe." Wang Tiankuang looked at Ye Tian with disdain, implying that at least he had some self-awareness.
"By the way, Second Uncle, may I ask why you sought me out late at night?" Ye Tian changed the subject.
"Well... it smells quite nice. That Cold Frost girl, hehe..." Wang Tiankuang did not answer Ye Tian's question but instead took a deep sniff of the handkerchief and spoke in a lewd tone.
Ye Tian's eyes narrowed sharply; those words struck a nerve with him, and a chilling aura suddenly emanated from him.
"Eh?" Wang Tiankuang noticed Ye Tian's unusual reaction and exclaimed in surprise.
Regaining his composure, Ye Tian struggled to suppress his impulse and forced a smile again as he asked, "Sky Mad Second Master, may I ask what you need from me?"
Although he appeared calm on the surface, inside Ye Tian was churning with rage. He truly wanted to strike down Wang Tiankuang for harboring ill thoughts towards Xiaoshuang.
However, he could not. In order to minimize the casualties of his more than three hundred brothers, he had to endure.
Due to Ye Tian's murderous intent coming and going swiftly, Wang Tiankuang did not harbor much doubt. He casually tossed the scarf towards Ye Tian with a disrespectful sneer, saying, "You'll know why I called for you when you go back."
As he reached out to take the scarf, Ye Tian instinctively smoothed it out with his hand because he felt that it had become somewhat dirty after being touched by Wang Tiankuang. If conditions allowed, he would have washed it ten or twenty times, or even more.
Of course, this dirtiness did not refer to dust or grime; it referred to Wang Tiankuang's filthy thoughts.
"Could it be that my people have offended Second Uncle without knowing their place?" Ye Tian quickly composed himself and asked in confusion.
"Stop asking so many questions and go back," Wang Tianba impatiently scolded before turning to leave.
Ye Tian looked at the back of the former, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes. However, that coldness dissipated in an instant as he quickened his pace to catch up.
The two walked in silence and soon returned to the gathering place where everyone was resting.
The area was brightly lit by torches, with the Cold Family and the Wang family members facing each other, the atmosphere tense and charged.
"What happened?" Ye Tian stepped forward and asked the leading man.
Upon seeing Ye Tian return, the man’s face immediately broke into a smile. "Young Master Leaf, you're back! I thought they had harmed you!"
Ye Tian shook his head helplessly. "Elder Brother Five, what nonsense are you talking about?"
The man was none other than Elder Brother Five, who had previously been venting to Ye Tian. Now, facing Ye Tian, he seemed more astute than before and even took the initiative to bow slightly to the Wang family members. "Fifth Brother, I was just worried about Young Master Leaf's safety and may have offended you. I hope you can forgive me."
It turned out that the Fifth Brother urgently needed to relieve himself in the middle of the night. After getting up, he realized that Ye Tian was missing. He began searching everywhere, but since Ye Tian had gone quite far and was hiding well, the Fifth Brother could not find him despite his abilities. Given the Fifth Brother's personality, not being able to find Ye Tian was unacceptable. After thinking for a moment, he concluded that Ye Tian had been secretly harmed by the Wang family. Thus, he gathered everyone and boldly went to demand an explanation from Wang Tiankuang, leading to the current standoff.
Of course, upon hearing that Ye Tian was missing, Wang Tiankuang also felt puzzled. So he went out on patrol and deliberately instructed everyone not to act until he returned.
He wasn't afraid; rather, it was because the Wang family had already made arrangements with Black Wind Stronghold. Once they arrived, there would naturally be someone from the Cold Family to handle things. Therefore, there was no need for him to complicate matters further. If a fight broke out, it could cost them a hundred or more men, which would not be worth it.
Thus, he had to find Ye Tian because Ye Tian was the steward for the Cold Family this time. With Ye Tian keeping things in check, the Wang family could bully them openly and scheme against them without issue. But if they really couldn't find Ye Tian, then these big men might not be able to hold back.
"Forget it, forget it. Just go back and sleep," Wang Tiankuang waved his hand at the Fifth Brother impatiently.
"I'm sorry everyone, let's disperse," Ye Tian also stepped forward and nodded apologetically to the Wang family members.
"Damn it, these dogs don't even know their own weight and are making a fuss over us."
"Who says otherwise? I really want to wipe them out completely!"
Just now, when Wang Tiankuang and Ye Tian spoke separately, although both were dismissive words, the former's tone was firm while the latter's was polite. This comparison immediately raised the spirits of the Wang family members even higher; they became increasingly arrogant and boisterous.
"I offended you all, it's my fault today. Please forgive me; let's just leave it at that," Ye Tian bowed again.
"Alright, alright. Everyone disperse and go back to sleep," Wang Tiankuang stepped forward with an air of authority.
Once these words were spoken, the Wang family members finally quieted down. They shook their heads and swayed as if they had won a victory, leaving with great satisfaction.
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