As Ye Kunlun’s spear lunged forward, the power behind him receded like a tide, as if it had never been there.
Ye Kunlun frowned, not pursuing the person.
He had a rough guess of the other party’s identity, considering the strength of the elderly man with the bun, his status in Dongyang must be extraordinary.
Killing him today would undoubtedly provoke Dongyang to attack Huaxia.
Could the great Huaxia fear a trifling Dongyang?!
Ye Kunlun paid it no mind, daring them to come if they weren't afraid of death.
Shenmu Yutai gazed at the head beneath his feet, his protruding eyes filled with fear and unwillingness.
No one knew better than him the identity of the elderly man with the bun!
In Dongyi, he was an object of veneration for everyone, yet he had been killed by Ye Kunlun, decapitated no less!
For Dongyang, it was simply a profound humiliation.
Fear consumed Shenmu Yutai’s heart. He trembled but suddenly burst into laughter, "Ye Kunlun, the divine child will surely kill you!"
Hearing Shenmu Yutai’s words, Ye Kunlun retracted his Canglong and said coldly, "Divine child? A bunch of ants from Dongyang dare to call themselves gods, divine children?"
Shenmu Yutai’s heart was filled with fear, and he said no more.
"Young master!"
Wudao and Feng Tutu looked at Ye Kunlun with adoration.
The battle Ye Kunlun had just fought with the elderly man with the bun could be described as a battle of gods and men, the strongest power they had ever seen Ye Kunlun display.
It seemed Ye Kunlun’s realm was boundless; no matter how powerful the enemy, he could kill them in an instant!
"Take the person back first!"
Ye Kunlun said indifferently.
"Yes!"
A sudden ambush ended with Dongyang suffering heavy losses.
—
Heavy rain poured down, and the sweltering capital finally felt a hint of coolness.
The next morning.
Ye Kunlun, having cultivated all night, pushed open the window. The fresh air that rushed in invigorated him!
"Something's happened!"
Wudao appeared before Ye Kunlun, his expression as grim as it could be.
"What is it?" Ye Kunlun asked.
Wudao replied with some difficulty, "Young master, Shenmu Yutai committed suicide!"
Ye Kunlun frowned slightly; this outcome was beyond his expectations.
In the dim prison cell, Shenmu Yutai’s face was ashen, his body already stiff, clearly dead for several hours.
"Such potent poison."
Huang Jiuxian looked at Shenmu Yutai’s body and stepped forward to tear open his chest.
Wudao and Feng Tutu gasped.
On Shenmu Yutai’s chest, a lifelike centipede pattern was clearly visible, appearing extremely ferocious.
And Shenmu Yutai’s heart was long gone, as if it had been devoured alive by that centipede.
"It is indeed potent!"
Ye Kunlun’s expression turned grim. The poison Shenmu Yutai suffered from was called 'Bug Poison,' originating from the same source as the 'Living Poison' refined from a thousand-year-old corpse, both belonging to the Wu clan!
The Living Poison was refined from a thousand-year-old corpse, while the Bug Poison was refined from poisons over a hundred years old. The refining methods were broadly similar.
This poison should have been planted in Shenmu Yutai’s body long ago, but Ye Kunlun had not noticed it.
"Shenmu Yutai didn't commit suicide; he was controlled by someone to use this poison to silence him," Ye Kunlun stated.
"My apologies for my negligence."
Wudao bowed, showing self-reproach, "I should have watched him all night!"
"He's dead, so be it. This shows that the person behind this fears me uncovering him, but I didn't expect their move to be so swift."
Ye Kunlun sneered repeatedly, "Whether it’s Zhou Lie or Shenmu Yutai, they are all pawns that can be discarded at any time. I’m becoming more and more curious, who is the person behind that hand!" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"I even have a feeling that hand is all around us."
Huang Jiuxian surveyed the surroundings, wrinkling his rosacea-covered nose, "Little boy, why are you speaking so disturbingly in broad daylight? This old man is very timid!"
"Let's go, we'll go meet the Huang family."
Ye Kunlun recalled the few people from the Huang family last night. Clearly, the Huang family patriarch had a good relationship with Shenmu Yutai.
A Kyoto influential family having a good relationship with Dongyang people was truly embarrassing.
Wudao and Feng Tutu quickly followed.
"This old man won't be going. I'll find a place to drink!"
With that, Huang Jiuxian vanished in a flash.
Ye Kunlun paid him no mind. As the three of them just stepped out, they bumped into Zhuge Chu, who was acting suspiciously by the door!
"Oh, Big Brother."
Zhuge Chu masked his embarrassment and called out to Ye Kunlun.
Ye Kunlun was somewhat speechless; Zhuge Chu was definitely absent-minded.
"Big Brother, where are you guys going? I grew up in Kyoto, wherever you want to go, I'll take you!"
Zhuge Chu sensed Ye Kunlun had business to attend to and volunteered.
"The Huang family, can you afford to offend them?" Ye Kunlun looked at Zhuge Chu with a hint of playfulness.
"The Royal family..."
Zhuge Chu’s face immediately fell, revealing a wry smile, "The Huang family is one of the Eight Gates of Kyoto. Of course, I can't afford to offend them, but—following Big Brother, who cares about the Eight Gates of Kyoto, the Seven Clans of Kyoto!"
With that, Zhuge Chu patted his chest, "I'll lead the way for Big Brother!"
"Who is your Big Brother? Get lost!"
Ye Kunlun cursed.
"Heh heh!" Zhuge Chu chuckled, "Big Brother, just accept me as your subordinate. I promise, if you tell me to go east, I won't go west; I'll go through fire and water without hesitation!"
Hearing this, Ye Kunlun looked deeply at Zhuge Chu and replied, "Then I'll give you this chance!"
Ye Kunlun's gaze sent a shiver down Zhuge Chu’s spine!
"Go to the entrance of the Huang family and insult their patriarch for fifteen minutes," Ye Kunlun said calmly.
Zhuge Chu gave an awkward laugh, "Big Brother, I'm afraid I won't last even a minute before being killed by the Huang family's experts!"
"If you don't dare, then forget it!"
With that, Ye Kunlun ignored Zhuge Chu.
"Who says I don't dare!"
Saying that, Zhuge Chu turned and walked away.
—
The Huang Family, outside the gate.
Zhuge Chu cleared his throat and immediately began to curse, "Huang Huahu, you turtle bastard, you offended my Big Brother, may you die a terrible death!"
"Huang Huahu, you grandson, why don't you come out quickly to accept death? Big Brother will be here soon!"
Zhuge Chu had never cursed before, and his insults were limited to these few phrases.
However, for the Huang family, one of the Eight Gates, this was already a grave insult.
The patriarch of the Huang family, Huang Huahu, was known as the 'Tiger King' by the people of Kyoto, which showed his terrifying influence.
Zhuge Chu's two shouts almost stunned the guards at the Huang family's gate.
When they came to their senses, they rushed directly towards Zhuge Chu.
Zhuge Chu looked back and saw no sign of Ye Kunlun, so he bolted.
As he ran, he shouted, "Huang Huahu is a turtle bastard, Huang Huahu wants to kill people, Huang Huahu is a turtle grandson..."
"Insulting the patriarch, seeking death?"
A figure blocked Zhuge Chu, a dark long face carrying a hint of murderous intent.
Zhuge Chu was so frightened he almost couldn't catch his breath. Just as he was about to speak, the other person flashed before him and unleashed a punch!
"My life is over!"
Zhuge Chu cried out in despair in his heart, closing his eyes in fear.