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The Tiger Head Seal effortlessly struck the Azure Ice Fox, which had lost control due to the shock from the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood, hitting its softest spot—the abdomen. This was a weakness for most beast types, and even a powerful Earth Level Three would find it hard to evade.
A spray of Blood Mist erupted as the Tiger Head Seal embedded itself into the Azure Ice Fox's abdomen, subsequently exploding within its body.
"I actually... won..."
Lin the Elder murmured, seemingly unable to believe this reality. The situation had changed in an instant; aside from feeling an overwhelming pressure that made it hard to breathe, he was unclear about what had actually happened.
After a moment, Lin the Elder finally regained his composure. This time, he did not fall into blind arrogance. Although the Azure Ice Fox had been severely injured by the Tiger Head Seal, he understood that the true turning point had been Ye Tian, who had not even made a move.
"What... exactly is your strength..."
A sense of unease crept into his heart. This was after Ye Tian had been heavily injured; if he were in peak condition, what kind of strength would he possess!
He had foolishly attempted to use him; if this were to be exposed...
Lin the Elder shook his head vigorously, unable to imagine how severe the consequences would be.
At this moment, the overwhelming authority had already dissipated. Ye Tian looked at Lin the Elder and smiled lightly without further explanation. Then his gaze fell upon the Azure Ice Fox, which was nearly devoid of life.
A chill emanated from the Azure Ice Fox's body as its originally silver-blue fur rapidly turned a withered yellow. Its long and spiritually vibrant eyes began to lose their luster until they no longer held any spark.
Crack, crack...
Sounds returned to the tranquil Forest, resembling the sound of ice shards breaking. Thus, under their watchful eyes, the Azure Ice Fox gradually disintegrated into a puddle of crushed ice.
Ye Tian stretched his muscles; although he hadn't made a move just now, the pressure he felt inside was heavier than if he had fought.
Activating the true form of Crimson Dragon Golden Blood at a critical moment was nothing short of a gamble.
Winning the bet goes without saying, but if I lose, my life could very well be at the mercy of this long-haired beast.
Lin the Elder slowly approached, his expression having changed. He was contemplating whether to confess everything.
"Lin the Elder, are you alright?" Ye Tian said with a symbolic pleasantry, then without waiting for a response, bent down to rummage through the crushed ice.
"Thanks to you, I'm fine..." Lin the Elder casually replied, wanting to speak but finding it difficult to articulate his thoughts. He was truly furious with Ye Tian; after all, with both status and strength at a young age, such a person should be a typical arrogant young master.
After a moment, Ye Tian straightened up, holding a translucent pill in his hand.
"This is the Beast Core, also known as the Spirit Beast Inner Pill. It is extremely beneficial for recovering and enhancing cultivation," Ye Tian said with a faint smile as he handed the inner pill to Lin the Elder, showing no intention of hiding this treasure.
"This... this... this cannot be accepted; this Spirit Beast Inner Pill belongs to you," Lin the Elder thought Ye Tian was testing him and hurriedly declined. In reality, he truly did not want it—no, he was afraid to accept it.
Ye Tian shook his head helplessly, thinking to himself, do I really look like a spoiled rich kid?
"Lin the Elder, actually I can guess some things. Rest assured, you are my lifesaver. Although I, Ye Tian, am ordinary, I understand the principle of gratitude."
Lin the Elder was taken aback upon hearing this and thought to himself that he was ordinary? Was he trying to fish for compliments?
However, when he saw the sincerity in Ye Tian's eyes, that thought quickly vanished. Through those bright and passionate eyes, Lin the Elder felt for the first time what it meant to speak from the heart.
"I am a disciple of the Cloud Sea Clan, but that is merely a title and not something I earned step by step," Ye Tian seemed to have sensed Lin the Elder's previous thoughts and patiently explained.
As he spoke, he cupped his hands toward the distant east and continued, "My master Xuanyuan Changfeng has shown me great favor; everything has its biases. Although saying this may seem ungrateful, it is indeed true. Therefore, I have never felt superior."
"Moreover, you are still my lifesaver."
After saying this, Ye Tian reached out and enveloped Lin the Elder's hands with his own, indicating that he should not delay any further.
Upon hearing Ye Tian's words, Lin the Elder felt an inexplicable heaviness in his heart as if he owed something. He remained silent for a long time.
"Alright, let's go back. I estimate I will be staying at your place for a while," Ye Tian said with a smile.
"Let's go home!" Lin the Elder felt a warmth he had never experienced before filling his heart. This young man before him, as he said, was ordinary, yet extraordinarily ordinary.
On the mountain path, the old man and the young man walked leisurely, occasionally engaging in light conversation. The atmosphere was harmonious and relaxed, no longer tinged with the subtle scheming that had been present before.
"Lin the Elder, there's something I have to tell you, but it's a bit hard to say..."
"Just speak your mind."
"The oil-splashed noodles... one bowl... isn't quite enough to fill me up..."
"Hahaha, I didn't expect you to have such a big appetite!"
...
By the time they returned to the thatched cottage, it was already dark. After this unexpected experience, their relationship had grown much closer.
On the way back, Lin the Elder opened his heart and recounted his past experiences to Ye Tian in detail. After listening, Ye Tian immediately promised that once he recovered from his injuries, he would help Lin the Elder reclaim everything he had lost.
It turned out that Lin the Elder's name was Lin Qingshan, and he was the head of a prominent family from Southern Wilderness Town, located over a hundred miles away. He had been betrayed by his younger brother and several elders who conspired against him, leading to his tragic downfall in a mountain village.
Of course, Lin Qingshan did not hide his various narrow-minded thoughts. He had already gained considerable enlightenment and repeatedly advised Ye Tian that although enemies were detestable, they were still blood relatives. A slight punishment would suffice; one must never take a life.
In the past, Lin Qingshan would have wanted to skin alive his brother who colluded with outsiders to seize power. However, now he had let go of much of that anger. Life is fleeting; all fame and fortune are merely ephemeral.
Ye Tian even jokingly asked why he still sought revenge if everything was just fleeting.
Lin Qingshan replied: "A person's life is merely about the spirit within. Seeking revenge is not for anything else but to give an account for the years of restraint."
He also decided that once he avenged himself, he would not take on the position of family head again. Ye Tian had already taught him much about identifying spiritual herbs. In the future, he would dedicate himself to gathering herbs to save people, accumulating virtue and kindness for the rest of his life.
For this decision, Ye Tian naturally strongly supported it. Lin the Elder's newfound enlightenment in his old age was indeed a comforting matter.
In the evening, Lin Qingshan once again showcased his culinary skills, preparing oil-splashed noodles that were visually appealing and aromatic. This time, the portion was generous, and Ye Tian indulged himself until he could eat no more.
"Xiao Ye, I've thought it over, and I still believe this item should belong to you."
Lin Qingshan entered the room after pulling aside the curtain, holding a crystal-clear elixir, which was the inner pill of the Azure Ice Fox.
Ye Tian smiled and said, "Lin the Elder, why are you still being so polite? Setting aside the life-saving grace, I've consumed your rations for an entire year these past few days."
"Haha, you brat really talks nonsense." Lin Qingshan laughed heartily; while a year's worth of rations was indeed an exaggeration, his grain storage was indeed running low.
He no longer cared about such matters from years ago.
"Xiao Ye, listen to me. This inner pill is truly useless to me, but for you, falling from the cliff surely wasn't an accident?" Lin the Elder pressed the Spirit Beast Inner Pill into Ye Tian's hand. Though he didn't finish his sentence, his meaning was clear.
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian fell into deep thought. Xiaoshuang had once again vanished without a trace; however, he understood that this time she had likely truly left him.
As for Wang Weiyang, Ye Tian believed that under that devastating blow fueled by his life's energy, he would never appear in this world again.
"I have no use for it either. My revenge has been avenged; I seek nothing more." Ye Tian felt somewhat disheartened; his long-standing grudge against Wang Weiyang had come to an end. Once he recovered from his injuries, he would first help Lin the Elder fulfill his long-held wish and then seek out Yun'er to make his final farewell before he could rest easy and accompany Cold Frost.
"You brat, how can you say such disheartening words!" Lin the Elder suddenly glared at him with wide eyes, filled with a look of disappointment.
"Lin the Elder, to be honest, I'm somewhat weary of scheming and worldly disputes," Ye Tian said with a slight frown as images of Li Xun, the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters, Elder Dou, and others flashed through his mind. In the past, he would have relished battling with these people, but now it held no joy for him at all.
What was the point of fighting and competing?
"Sigh... I can't persuade you otherwise, but you must take this Spirit Beast Inner Pill. Not for anything else but because I can’t wait any longer for revenge!"
Upon hearing this, a sudden fire ignited in Ye Tian's heart; the feeling of boiling blood returned. Yes, he needed to keep getting stronger; otherwise, if any of his friends were in trouble, who would come to their aid?
Lin the Elder has grown old. Although his remaining power still exists, the hope for revenge is nearly impossible. He places his hopes on himself; is this not a form of responsibility?
Without a doubt, the Cold Family should only have Cold Moon left as the sole survivor. With the entire family lost, how can she, as a woman, survive in this stormy world?
Then there is Duan Liu, simple-minded and naive, but the blood of the Crimson Flame Ape is extremely volatile. If he is not watched closely, it won't be long before he exposes himself. At that time, if someone with ill intentions takes advantage of the situation, according to the family rules, he would have no chance of survival.
Ultimately, it is Yun'er. Ye Tian does not know what kind of hatred she bears, but she risks everything to infiltrate the Cloud Sea Sect for her own sake. Shouldn't such loyalty deserve an explanation?
If one day her identity is revealed and she finds herself trapped, who will protect her?
Thinking of this, Ye Tian suddenly finds his so-called martyrdom laughable.
"Ye Tian brother, you must live well..."
The last words of Xiaoshuang echo in his ears. Her spirit would definitely not want to see him in such despair. If he were to die like this, she would surely not find peace in heaven.
Reaching out to take the inner core of the Azure Ice Fox, Ye Tian no longer hesitates and swallows it whole.
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