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Everyone's gaze was drawn to him, and Ye Tian trembled all over as if struck by lightning.
"What’s wrong?" Duan Liu quickly supported Ye Tian, frowning as he asked.
Ye Tian waved his hand to break free, his expression severe as he stared at the man in white. For some unknown reason, his chest was rising and falling violently.
"Who is this person?" Duan Liu had never seen Ye Tian like this; even when facing powerful enemies, he usually remained calm and composed.
The man in white walked over the crowd, slowly making his way up the slope. His gaze swept over the two of them as he coldly asked, "Who are you?"
Ye Tian remained silent, while Duan Liu felt provoked by the man's arrogant tone and replied with slight displeasure, "What business is it of yours?"
"What is your relationship with Li Qingwu?" the man in white asked again.
"What business is it of yours?" Duan Liu answered once more.
"Young Master Qin, don't waste your breath on these two thieves. Just capture them and torture them until they confess; let's see if they dare to be stubborn!"
"Exactly! They dared to target our Qin Family; it's practically asking for death!"
The Loyal Minions below were filled with righteous indignation, looking as if they wanted to tear the two apart.
"Damn it, do you think I'm easy to deal with? You think you can just capture me whenever you want?" Duan Liu was furious, and the Crimson Flame Mad Ape's True Form once again took over his mind.
"Brother Duan, please remain calm." Ye Tian patted Duan Liu's shoulder and turned to the man in white, softly asking, "May I ask your esteemed name?"
"Qin Wuji," the man in white replied expressionlessly.
Ye Tian's brows furrowed even more. This man in white had striking features, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and regardless of his age, facial contours, or voice, he resembled an old acquaintance.
"Brother Qin is very polite. May I ask if you know someone named Cold Yang?" Ye Tian clasped his hands together. The man in front of him was almost identical to Cold Yang in every aspect except for his attitude towards him.
"Cold Yang? A relative of Sister Ningyue?" If anything could suppress the Crimson Flame Mad Ape's True Form, it would be Duan Liu's curiosity.
However, this inquiry from Gossip proved to be somewhat useful. After Duan Liu asked, Ye Tian fixed his gaze on the man in white, trying to find any clues.
"I do not know him," the man in white stated, his tone devoid of any emotion. His face resembled a deep pool, serene and quiet, exuding a chilling aura that could only be felt but not seen.
His pupils showed no signs of light or movement. After observing for a while, Ye Tian withdrew his gaze, feeling extremely disappointed.
"Is it really possible for someone to look so much alike?"
While he hesitated in thought, he was unsure what Duan Liu and the man in white discussed. Suddenly, a thunderous sound echoed in his ears as the two stepped back half a pace from each other.
"Let's go!"
Duan Liu pulled Ye Tian away as they prepared to leave because a dark mass of figures below had already charged up the hillside.
Ye Tianxia's consciousness was pulled away by Duan Liu, and gradually his mind began to clear.
"It seems it's really not Cold Yang..." he thought to himself, then calmed his mind. Since it wasn't Cold Yang, there was no need for unnecessary chatter.
It was either escape or fight!
"Stop!"
"You shameless thief, you won't get away!"
"Today, I will chop you into pieces..."
The angry shouts behind him grew fainter and fainter. In just a few breaths, that group of loud but weak Loyal Minions had been left far behind, at least a hundred zhang away.
Ye Tian turned back to see the figure of the man in white gradually disappearing into the crowd.
...
The two hurried towards Luoma Market without stopping. The reason they had been surrounded earlier was largely due to the innkeeper's actions, but the main reason was that they had revealed their identities.
The Xumi Ring on their fingers was the best evidence; they were Li Qingwu's subordinates, shameless thieves.
To avoid unnecessary trouble, Ye Tian suggested temporarily putting away the Xumi Ring. Duan Liu had strong objections, believing that with so many people around, it was a great opportunity to show off the Xumi Ring.
Ye Tian felt helpless, and Duan Liu was simply not using his brain. After patiently explaining the pros and cons to him, Duan Liu finally realized that "disaster comes from carelessness."
Reluctantly putting away the ring, Duan Liu started shouting about wanting to eat. This time, Ye Tian didn't stop him; after all, they had been on the road all night and hadn't had a proper breakfast. At this moment, it wasn't just Duan Liu who was hungry.
The two chose an inconspicuous little tavern. After some calculations, aside from the funds reserved for the items Cold Moon had instructed them to buy, they had very little silver left.
Thus, they only ordered a pot of wine and a bowl of Scallion Braised Noodles each, preparing to make do with that.
The Scallion Braised Noodles were quickly prepared, and the portion was generous. The noodles were evenly thick and thin, showcasing the chef's skill. The savory aroma of the braised sauce wafted up, sprinkled with green scallions, making it incredibly appetizing.
The two devoured their meal like a whirlwind, and Duan Liu smacked his lips in admiration: "This is really authentic."
After saying that, he took a small sip of the white wine from the pot.
Duan Liu had a very low tolerance for alcohol, but he often enjoyed having a few sips. This pot of wine was his choice.
In fact, Ye Tian disagreed with this pairing; although there were few customers in the tavern, he still felt embarrassed drinking wine with noodles.
"Hey hey, look at those two silly dogs..."
Sure enough, laughter came from a table across the room. Two middle-aged men who looked like lowly servants from a nearby brothel were whispering to each other. They thought their voices were quiet, but for Ye Tian and Duan Liu, who had reached the fourth stage of Martial Mastery and possessed the Blood Exchange and Marrow Transformation Technique, it was impossible to miss.
Perhaps because the Crimson Flame Mad Ape's True Form was currently dormant, Duan Liu did not explode in anger this time, which made Ye Tian breathe a sigh of relief. Their main task now was to complete what Boss Lady had instructed them to do and return to the village before noon, so they needed to avoid any unnecessary trouble.
"Waiter, bring me two pounds of beef!" Duan Liu shouted after taking a big gulp of his drink.
"Got it, I'll be right back!" The waiter's voice came from the back room.
Ye Tian glanced at Duan Liu but chose to ignore him. He had thrown down the gauntlet, and this was his way of seeking revenge. If he didn't let him find his footing, he might resort to violence.
"Sigh..." Ye Tian sighed lightly, once again pondering whether obtaining the Crimson Flame Beast Blood was truly a good thing for Duan Liu.
The originally honest and simple Duan Liu was gradually transforming into a hot-tempered bully who would resort to fighting at the slightest provocation...
However, thinking about this made Ye Tian feel somewhat emotional. Although the blood of the Crimson Flame Ape was of the sixth rank in the Earth tier, it certainly couldn't compare to the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood. Right now, he was unable to activate the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood. If one day he fully unleashed it, what kind of person would he become?
Lost in thought, Ye Tian also considered Yun'er. What kind of extraordinary beast blood did she possess that could rival the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood? It was indeed remarkable.
But looking at Yun'er, aside from her suffering, she seemed unaffected mentally. Could it be that high-tier blood didn't influence a person's temperament?
No, during the battle with Wang Weiyang, that guy had turned into a half-human, half-cat creature, indicating that his blood quality was lower. Yet his temperament remained unchanged. Perhaps the temperament of the Raccoon beast coincidentally overlapped with Wang Weiyang's?
Ye Tian was puzzled and decided to think about something else. He snatched the wine jug from Duan Liu and took a couple of swigs before falling back into contemplation.
The man in black robes he saw at the tavern that morning was likely Wang Weiyang. If he truly was Wang Weiyang, then perhaps the white-clad man they encountered on the hillside was indeed Cold Yang.
Making someone lose their memory isn't difficult, but changing someone's inherent traits is much harder. Ye Tian had a strong feeling that the man in black and the man in white were most likely Wang Weiyang and Cold Yang.
"Xiaoshuang..."
A delicate and lovely face appeared in Ye Tian's mind, causing him to close his eyes in pain and excitement.
After a moment, Ye Tian opened his eyes to see Duan Liu happily drinking and chewing on meat.
"You should go back first," Ye Tian said calmly but firmly.
"What are you going to do?" Duan Liu asked, his mouth full of beef, unable to eat more but unwilling to waste it.
"I'm going to meet a friend. You should go back," Ye Tian replied.
"I'll go with you," Duan Liu said, taking a big gulp of wine to push down the beef stuck in his throat. Not good at drinking, he felt a burning sensation in his stomach.
"No need, you can't help with this matter."
"Nonsense, you're going to find that Dark Robe, right? It's obvious you two are rivals. Let me tell you, that guy is no pushover. Without my help, you might not fare well on your own," Duan Liu continued stuffing his mouth with beef, having ordered two pounds while Ye Tian hadn't touched any, which was almost making him burst.
"Really, it's not necessary. It would actually complicate things if you went," Ye Tian said, seeing how pitiful Duan Liu looked and reaching out to grab some beef to help him out.
Duan Liu swatted Ye Tian's hand away and foolishly said, "Aren't you the one who said not to take any? Just don't eat!"
Ye Tian felt a mix of anger and amusement; was this guy out of his mind? You're going to burst like a silly dog.
The two of them fell silent. Although Duan Liu felt like he was about to burst, he still finished off the two kilograms of beef completely. Afterward, he patted his stomach and let out a loud burp, unsure if it was from satisfaction or discomfort.
"Go back and tell them I ran into an acquaintance, so they don't need to worry..." Ye Tian stood up and instructed Duan Liu a few things before preparing to leave.
"Hey, are we not brothers? Why are you being so distant?" Duan Liu chased after him, looking genuinely displeased.
Ye Tian frowned; this matter was related to the downfall of the Cold Family, so he couldn't let Cold Moon know.
After a moment of thought, Ye Tian said, "How about this: we go back first, and then you can accompany me later. But you have to promise me one thing—don't let anything slip."
"Don't worry, you know my discretion," Duan Liu said, patting his chest with a sincere smile.
Sighing inwardly, Ye Tian thought that this matter was basically settled. He knew Duan Liu's tendency to talk too much all too well.
Three words: chatterbox...
Three more words: big mouth...
The two spent nearly half an hour shopping for supplies, and then Ye Tian set off on the return journey with a nervous heart.
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