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Wang Tiankuang met Ye Tian and did not believe his own reasons, feeling somewhat awkward. He had been boasting without confidence, so when he was seen through, he naturally had no rebuttal and felt embarrassed.
"Sky Mad Second Master, just tell the truth," Ye Tian said, no longer wanting to engage in small talk. He was eager to understand what problem Wang Tiankuang was facing, as this usually arrogant and irritable Second Uncle of the Wang family seemed suddenly submissive, like a frostbitten eggplant.
"What truth should I tell?" Wang Tiankuang still wanted to put on an act because he was very afraid that if Ye Tian found out about his serious eye condition, he might take the opportunity to strike him down. With Xu Fan currently entangled in battle, Wang Tiankuang had to be extra cautious, but his acting skills were not very good.
Ye Tian glanced at Wang Tiankuang's flickering eyes and scoffed, "Sky Mad Second Master, if I wanted to kill you, I would have done it long ago. Why wait until now?"
"Can you really kill me?" Although Wang Tiankuang was unwilling to appear weak, his lack of confidence made his tone sound hollow. In the past, he would have said: "You think you can kill me?"
"Haha, Wang Tiankuang, you are truly foolish. I keep calling you Sky Mad Second Master just to let you know that I currently have no intention of harming you." Ye Tian sneered at Wang Tiankuang's pretense. The reason he consistently referred to Wang Tiankuang as Sky Mad Second Master was that this title indicated they had not yet reached the point of tearing their faces apart.
"Haha, Young Master Ye is right; I have been narrow-minded. However, I truly refrained from attacking Hu Lue because of my status," Wang Tiankuang said, feeling enlightened by Ye Tian's words. He then relaxed a bit but still did not reveal the truth because although he was reckless and foolish, he knew the ancient wisdom of being wary of others.
"Boring," Ye Tian sighed inwardly. Given that they had reached this point in conversation, it was surprising that Wang Tiankuang still withheld information. His inquiry into Wang Tiankuang's reasons was not out of a desire for understanding or strategy but purely driven by curiosity.
Wang Tiankuang chuckled awkwardly without responding. How could he know Ye Tian's thoughts? Moreover, this encounter with the bandits had shown him Ye Tian's extraordinary cunning, so he was very cautious and would not easily reveal his weaknesses.
With Ye Tian no longer asking questions, Wang Tiankuang naturally did not seek to fill the silence either. Thus, the two stopped talking and focused on the battle unfolding before them.
The fighting in the arena was intense; all three combatants were injured. Among them, Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti was hurt the most severely; his scholar's robe was completely soaked in blood. It seemed Hu Lue bore a deep grudge against him and directed heavy blows at him.
In comparison to Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti, Windwalker Young Master appeared to be in much better condition. Although there were no obvious injuries on him, his movements were not as graceful as before due to support from Skyward Martial Arts; instead, there was a sense of sluggishness indicating possible internal injuries.
On the other hand, Hu Lue looked particularly tragic at this moment. His upper garments were completely torn apart—whether from being struck or from tearing them himself was unclear. His hair was disheveled and white, resembling a madman shouting out his moves. However, the most noticeable aspect was his arm; compared to before, it now hung limply, likely due to Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti deliberately targeting his weak points.
“Sky Mad Second Master, who do you think will win?” Ye Tian casually asked.
“Uh...” Wang Tiankuang was momentarily at a loss for words. Due to his eye condition, he could only vaguely perceive the situation in the arena. The three fighters were engaged in a fierce battle, making it impossible for him to determine who had the upper hand.
Noticing this, Ye Tian felt a bit puzzled. It was clear that Jingfeng Lei Kuan Ti had the advantage at that moment, and there was no hesitation in that observation.
“I apologize for my poor eyesight; I cannot discern the outcome,” Wang Tiankuang said after a moment of thought. To him, the figures were merely blurred shapes, and with Hu Lue's exceptional strength and peculiar movements, he believed that the victor had not yet been revealed.
“Indeed,” Ye Tian replied, though he remained curious without pressing the issue further. He then turned his attention back to the arena.
Upon hearing this, Wang Tiankuang secretly sighed in relief, thinking that he had guessed correctly.
Ye Tian focused on the arena but kept an eye on Wang Tiankuang. He noticed that although Wang Tiankuang appeared normal, his eyes were noticeably squinting as he looked at the arena, indicating that he could not see clearly.
Previously, Wang Tiankuang had not shown this condition, but after Ye Tian's question, he felt it necessary to understand the situation in the arena. However, due to his eye ailment causing everything to appear blurry, he could only squint to see better—an instinctive human reaction.
Unfortunately for him, this small anomaly did not escape Ye Tian's notice. At this point, he was almost certain that Wang Tiankuang had an eye condition. Considering Wang Tiankuang's earlier predicament and subsequent behavior, it seemed he was deliberately concealing his weakness due to a significant decline in ability. However, his limbs appeared intact, and his voice was strong when he spoke or cursed, indicating that he did not have any internal injuries. Since he could still hear others speak as well, it became clear that the only plausible reason for another person's sudden drop in strength was likely related to his eyes.
“If you were injured by poison gas and do not receive timely treatment...” Ye Tian began but stopped mid-sentence to look at Wang Tiankuang, waiting for his reaction.
At first, Wang Tiankuang frowned upon hearing this and then showed signs of shock. However, he ultimately did not respond because he was unsure how to continue the conversation.
“Especially concerning your eyes,” Ye Tian said as he turned back to observe the situation in the arena again. A smile played on his lips as he spoke, clearly trying to provoke Wang Tiankuang.
“Did Young Master Ye say my eyes were injured by poison gas?” Wang Tiankuang couldn't help but want to probe further, though his attempts at subtlety were lacking.
"Yes, it was injured when I fell into the trap." Ye Tian inferred that the injury to his eyes must have occurred at that time, hence his response.
Wang Tiankuang felt even more alarmed upon hearing this; Ye Tian's words, both direct and indirect, suggested that he was already aware of the affliction affecting his eyes.
"How can it be treated?" Wang Tiankuang asked seemingly casually, without admitting anything.
"No need for treatment; I would rather be blind," Ye Tian replied with a smile and a shake of his head.
"I have a friend who was also injured in the eyes by poison gas," Wang Tiankuang added.
"Ha ha, what a coincidence," Ye Tian scoffed.
"Could Young Master Ye please indicate a way to treat him?" Wang Tiankuang asked. He had heard about how Ye Tian had saved Cold Frost with just a few 'little herbs,' so he believed he possessed extraordinary medical skills.
"I cannot," Ye Tian shook his head and then smiled, saying, "That is your friend, not mine."
"Please do me a favor; if you can truly cure him, I promise to persuade my elder brother not to target Cold Family Head anymore once I return," Wang Tiankuang said anxiously, even admitting to their family's ambitions.
"That won't work either; if you were Sky Mad Second Master, I might consider it," Ye Tian said calmly, as if he genuinely did not know that the one with the eye ailment was Wang Tiankuang himself.
"My friend and I share a deep bond; I hope Young Master Ye can do me this favor," Wang Tiankuang pleaded again, yet still did not reveal the truth.
In fact, Wang Tiankuang was quite foolish; even at this moment, he continued to hide the truth from Ye Tian. He failed to consider that if Ye Tian truly intended to take advantage of someone in distress, he would not let such an opportunity slip by. Right now, Xu Fan and another were engaged in fierce combat and unable to escape; with Ye Tian's strength, killing a "blind man" would be extremely easy.
"Ha ha, Sky Mad Second Master, stop trying to persuade me; I will not help."
Wang Tiankuang frowned as he began to ponder Ye Tian's earlier words. "From what he just said, it clearly means that if the person with the eye injury is me, he would treat me. Should I say something or not..."
"Second Uncle, look! Hu Lue is about to lose!" Ye Tian suddenly exclaimed, pointing ahead.
Hearing this, Wang Tiankuang's heart raced. On one hand, he was concerned about the Divine Dragon Treasure; on the other hand, his curiosity was piqued, so he strained to see better, furrowing his brow.
At this point, the three in the arena had been fighting for quite some time. However, Hu Lue's defeat was gradually becoming apparent. Xu Fan and the others were also struggling; at this moment, all three were standing still, panting and facing off against each other, completely contrary to Ye Tian's claim that Hu Lue was about to lose.
Of course, Wang Tiankuang couldn't see clearly. He stared intently for a long while before finally showing a pleased expression and saying, "Great! Once we get rid of that old thief, we can return to Spirit Martial Town and resume our lives."
"Hehe, Sky Mad Second Master, how did you figure out that Hu Lue is about to lose when they are all standing still?" Ye Tian couldn't help but laugh; Wang Tiankuang was truly foolish.
"Uh, well..." Wang Tiankuang felt frustrated and speechless. He stammered awkwardly for a moment but couldn't articulate a proper explanation.
"Sky Mad Second Master, if your eyes are troubled, I can help you treat them."
"Really?" Wang Tiankuang asked excitedly after hesitating for a moment.
"But there are conditions," Ye Tian replied with a smile.
"You say..." Wang Tiankuang felt a bit anxious; Ye Tian was "cunning," and he might propose some strange demands to make things difficult for him.
"Was the black-clad person who ambushed the Cold Family that day sent by your Wang family?" Ye Tian asked directly.
Upon hearing this, Wang Tiankuang hesitated again. After a moment, he replied, "No."
"Second Uncle, don't try to deceive me." From his expression, Ye Tian could tell that Wang Tiankuang was not telling the truth. Even if that person was not sent by the Wang family, he had a significant connection to them.
"He is indeed one of my Wang family." After some thought, Wang Tiankuang finally answered truthfully. He couldn't understand how revealing this to Ye Tian would harm the Wang family; at most, it would just make the Cold Family more cautious.
"Oh?" Ye Tian said, slightly surprised. When did the Wang family have another strong individual who could contend with Cold Boyuan?
"That person is my nephew, Wang Weiyang." Wang Tiankuang said with a hint of pride. Although his tone didn't show it, his triumphant expression betrayed him.
"Isn't he a Four-Stage Martial Mastery? Has he really made such rapid progress in just a year?" Ye Tian asked again.
Feeling Ye Tian's surprise, Wang Tiankuang became even prouder and laughed, "Of course not. He has other trump cards. Have you heard of Blood..."
At this point, Wang Tiankuang suddenly stopped speaking. He loved to hear others praise him or hold him in high regard, and he almost revealed Wang Weiyang's secret.
"Wang Weiyang is actually involved with the Blood Sect..." Ye Tian thought, slightly astonished, but pretended to look frustrated and said, "Second Uncle, please finish your sentence. It's quite rude to leave things half said!"
"Hehe, it's nothing, nothing. Don't ask about that; ask me something else and I will answer everything." Wang Tiankuang chuckled awkwardly, thinking that Ye Tian hadn't caught on.
"Forget it, I won't ask anymore." Ye Tian shook his head and waved his hand, glancing around the venue as if he were extremely disappointed for not getting an answer.
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