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Ye Tian looked at the opened back window, his brows gradually furrowing. He had clearly closed it before leaving; how could it be open upon his return? The only explanation for this situation was that someone had been there.
Without a second thought, Ye Tian immediately flipped out of the house. He didn't need to check if anything was missing inside, as all his important belongings were carried with him in the Xumi Ring.
Behind the house was a dense Pine Grove, with a thick layer of pine needles accumulated on the ground. The forest was very quiet.
"It seems they haven't been gone for long." Ye Tian deduced this from the calm atmosphere of the forest. Normally, there would be squirrels in this Pine Grove, usually busy gnawing on pine cones, but now he saw none, clearly startled into hiding.
Thinking this, Ye Tian quickened his pace and activated Yuqi Tayan Jue, causing the scenery around him to blur past like a flash.
Before long, Ye Tian noticed a figure swiftly darting ahead. That person relied solely on speed rather than Skyward Martial Arts because once Skyward Martial Arts was used, it would reveal traces of Martial Origin Power, exposing their whereabouts.
Even if that person deliberately concealed their tracks, under Ye Tian's Yuqi Tayan Jue, there was no way they could escape unscathed.
Soon enough, the person sensed an extremely swift aura chasing behind them and stopped holding back, opting to use Skyward Martial Arts.
At this point, they had already crossed the Pine Grove and entered a flat area—a rubble hill on the shady side of Rolling Cloud Peak. The square area stretched over ten miles, filled with boulders taller than a person.
Ye Tian scanned ahead and saw that within less than three miles, the figure was desperately fleeing using Cloud Step, a common technique among Cloud Sea Sect practitioners.
Cloud Step was a Yellow-Grade Void Martial Art while Yuqi Tayan Jue was an Earth-Level Skyward Martial Art; there was simply no comparison between the two. Moreover, Ye Tian also possessed Jujutsu and Crimson Dragon's Golden Blood Power, which further enhanced his speed.
In just a short time—less than the burning of an incense stick—Ye Tian left that figure far behind.
Within less than a hundred zhang, the figure finally felt an overwhelming sense of pressure. They glanced back; although their face was covered, their expression of fear was unmistakable.
At this distance, Ye Tian had already gained enough capability to subdue them at any moment. Thus, he wasn't in a hurry to act immediately but followed behind with interest; perhaps there would be unexpected gains.
A smile played on Ye Tian's lips as he adopted a cat-and-mouse demeanor, maintaining a distance of about ten zhang behind the person—neither closing in nor slowing down.
After about half an hour passed, the figure continued to circle around within the rubble hill. However, their breathing grew increasingly labored, indicating that prolonged use of Skyward Martial Arts had drained their energy.
"Ha ha, hurry up and take me to see the main person, or I might just die from exhaustion," Ye Tian coldly laughed from behind. The fact that the other party was going back and forth indicated that he was afraid to go to the destination he originally intended.
The man turned around to glance, then stopped his footsteps and lay directly on the ground, his chest heaving violently, clearly exhausted.
"Not running anymore?" Ye Tian approached and looked down at him.
The man on the ground seemed to have resigned himself to his fate, rolling his eyes as if he was ready for whatever punishment awaited him.
"Who sent you? What do you want at my place?" Ye Tian asked with a smile.
"I'm looking for your mother!" The man pulled off the black cloth covering his mouth, revealing a face full of stubble, and then began to breathe heavily, gasping for fresh air.
Ye Tian wasn't angry at the insult because he understood that the stubbled man was cursing out of a desire to die. Of course, there was also a possibility that he hoped to convey his wish to die through this method while actually not wanting to die at all. In fact, he was quite afraid of death.
For Ye Tian, testing a person was as easy as pie. Whether the stubbled man truly wanted to die or was just being clever could be determined with just a little probing.
"You didn't find anything at my place, did you?" Ye Tian asked with a smile.
The stubbled man grimaced and remained silent.
"If I let you go, what would be the consequences if you can't report back..." Ye Tian pretended to ponder.
"Cut the crap! If you're a man, just kill me right now," the stubbled man glared fiercely.
"Such loyalty! Nowadays there are many loyal dogs but very few loyal people," Ye Tian said as he sat on a large stone beside him, leisurely preparing for a protracted battle.
Upon hearing this, an unusual expression flashed in the stubbled man's eyes. Indeed, to the mastermind behind this, he was nothing more than a dog; even if he died here, they wouldn't react at all and might even secretly rejoice that their plans hadn't been exposed.
However, even though he understood this point, the stubbled man still had his own plans. The people he usually dealt with were ruthless and cunning; he knew that holding his tongue was his only chance of survival. Otherwise, in this desolate place without any support, Ye Tian could easily kill him without a second thought. The name of that mastermind was his only leverage.
"As long as I don't say anything, this kid definitely won't take action against me..." the stubbled man thought to himself, an involuntary smile creeping onto his lips.
"Are you really not going to say anything?" Ye Tian asked.
"Stop with the nonsense. I've never been someone who betrays trust," the bearded man thought about how the mastermind behind the scenes was watching him from afar. By speaking this way, if he were fortunate enough to survive, he would surely gain some recognition in the future. Perhaps he could stand out among the many lackeys of the mastermind and become a trusted aide.
Upon hearing this, Ye Tian suddenly laughed, first lightly, then he burst into hearty laughter, making the bearded man feel uneasy.
"What are you laughing at?" the bearded man couldn't help but ask.
"I'm laughing because you are truly amusing. Why not join me?" Ye Tian joked.
"Join you?" The bearded man knew that Ye Tian was teasing him, but he couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart. Ever since Ye Tian had confronted the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters, his reputation had spread throughout the Cloud Sea Sect. Then he obtained the Cloud Token, overshadowing even Li Xun, who was once the most renowned figure in Cloudscroll Pavilion.
"A person like this is likely to achieve great things in the future..." The bearded man calculated in his mind. He had to admit that he was tempted. Moreover, he believed that his earlier display of loyalty was a natural advantage; perhaps with a bit more flattery, Ye Tian might truly see him as a confidant.
"So, what do you think? I can tell you without exaggeration that the position of Cloud Pavilion Master will definitely belong to me in the future," Ye Tian raised his head proudly. Of course, this was just an act; in reality, he wasn't particularly interested in the position of Cloud Pavilion Master. He also knew that Cloud Sea Sect was not his final destination.
"Brother Ye is indeed talented, but I'm not someone who easily changes sides," the bearded man began his offensive. He felt fully capable of making Ye Tian accept him and hold him in high regard.
"I can certainly see that," Ye Tian said earnestly.
"It's good that you can see it. To be honest, I have no choice. You should understand the power struggles within Cloud Sea Sect; to survive, I have to work for certain people. In fact, I really admire Brother Ye," the bearded man said while lying on the ground, adopting a tone reminiscent of an elder, which looked quite ridiculous.
Ye Tian suppressed his laughter and thought to himself that this guy must be out of his mind; he couldn't understand how someone like this could be chosen by Cloud Sea Sect.
However, internal mockery couldn't be expressed outwardly. Ye Tian nodded and even cupped his hands in respect, saying, "Thank you for your kind words, but I really don't have much ability; it's just that Master Xuanyuan Changfeng favors me a bit."
"That's not true at all. Xuanyuan Shishu has great insight; there must be a reason for his favoritism towards you," the bearded man got up and sat next to Ye Tian, even patting him on the shoulder seriously and saying, "This shows that you still have great potential."
"You flatter me too much," Ye Tian cupped his hands again and already had a rough idea in mind. Among the Four Great Cloud Halls' Lords in Cloud Sea Sect, aside from Duan Tiande, who was the Cloud Pavilion Master, everyone else was younger or had joined later than Xuanyuan Changfeng. This meant that Xuanyuan Changfeng's master was Duan Tiande, indicating that his identity was that of a disciple from Cloud-Drifting Pavilion.
With his identity confirmed, the mastermind behind the scenes became clearer in his mind.
In the Cloud-Drifting Pavilion, Ye Tian only recognized the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters and Thunderstorm. Although Thunderstorm was not exactly friendly with Ye Tian, he had no reason to deal with him for now, so the bearded man must undoubtedly be one of the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters.
"Hey, Brother Ye, don't underestimate yourself. What a compliment! I speak from the heart," the bearded man thought to himself, realizing his own cunning. No matter what Cloud Token holders or direct disciples he mentioned, they were all being played around by him. As long as he said a few more flattering words, this kid would surely see him in a new light.
"Indeed," Ye Tian replied perfunctorily. He had already obtained the information he wanted, and the bearded man was of no further use. However, Ye Tian didn't mind spending some time to toy with him.
"By the way, Senior Brother, how did you enter the Cloud Sea Sect?" Ye Tian asked with genuine interest.
Upon hearing this, the bearded man perked up and immediately jumped down from the large stone, energetically demonstrating a set of boxing techniques.
"How was that?" the bearded man asked proudly.
Ye Tian nodded in approval. To be honest, this guy's boxing skills were quite impressive; he had a good understanding of martial arts. No wonder it was said that there were no incompetent people in the Cloud Sea Sect; one could see it from this guy.
"Hehe, this is just my signature skill," the bearded man became even more arrogant after receiving Ye Tian's affirmation. He raised his head and said to Ye Tian, "It's getting late; you should hurry back and rest. If you ever need help in the future, just look for me. As your senior brother, I'll definitely lend you a hand."
"Alright, you can go now. Practice diligently and don't waste your time," the bearded man added before attempting to leave.
"Wait." At that moment, Ye Tian called him back and looked him up and down before smiling and saying, "Go back and tell the Qiu Family's Twin Young Masters that if they want to deal with me in the future, they should send someone smarter."
Upon hearing this, the bearded man paused for a moment before his face turned red...
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