As a hired thug, his primary role was to serve others, leaving no room for complacency. This was largely due to their leader, Shan She, who harbored no goodwill towards anyone and always sought to end lives. Consequently, Mo Da Xian harbored a desire to devour others, believing that only through their demise could he survive. This mindset instilled fear and bewilderment in those around them.
"Kid, you're dead. Our boss wants your life."
Despite their previous failure, these two were determined to take Ye Tian Cheng's life with their second assault. Their attacks became incredibly potent, immediately targeting vital points. Ye Tian Cheng felt immense pressure, recognizing the urgent need to eliminate these two laughable existences and their lives.
These two laughable figures, aspiring to be great heroes, had a simple objective: to rip off Ye Tian Cheng's head and present it to their boss. They believed this would be a testament to their strength.
He Wei and Er Tou were eager to eliminate Ye Tian Cheng. Doing so would bring them great rewards, perhaps beyond their wildest imaginations. The crux of the matter lay in how they would handle these troublesome affairs. For Ye Tian Cheng, this was an immediate and critical problem that needed solving. Everything felt like a choice on the verge of achieving fame. Without such a choice, they would never have acted this way. Clearly, the situation was pressing.
"You two trash, still harboring such ambitions? I advise you to save your energy and cease these futile sacrifices and choices."
These two were truly pathetic. They failed to grasp the immense pressure they were under. To maintain such a nonchalant attitude in the face of this pressure was both laughable and tragic, dooming them to remain pathetic figures.
"You two really are too self-important. If you believe living like this is meaningful, I advise you to abandon such thoughts, as they will only bring you more pain."
As he spoke, a subtle curve formed on Ye Tian Cheng's lips.
Ye Tian Cheng began to further his plans, which naturally required significant sacrifices. He hadn't anticipated that the problems he would face would follow suit. These issues demanded his immediate attention, and the consequences of mishandling them were self-evident.
He found it quite unexpected to encounter such issues in the martial world.
Within his heart, there were many confusions that were difficult to articulate. For him, these were immense difficulties he had to confront. Faced with these challenges, he had no choice but to seriously contemplate. If his thoughts were insufficient, the choices would be exceedingly difficult.
Despite the assistance of his divine sense, Ye Tian Cheng was by no means a formidable individual. He was acutely aware of this, and precisely because of this awareness, he gradually understood the precariousness of his situation and the best course of action.
Therefore, from the outset, he chose a path untrodden by others. To continue existing in this manner, regardless of what he did, would involve navigating through many complex emotions. He hadn't truly considered these matters initially. If he set these problems aside, what predicament would he face? This required his courage, especially when confronting the Shan She organization.
Shan She's leader, Mo Da Xian, was a shrewd old fox. They all observed Ye Tian Cheng from the shadows, waiting to launch their attack once they had a complete understanding of him. Ye Tian Cheng was also aware of the old fox's intentions, which was why he had held back from unleashing his full power from the beginning. His primary aim was to lure these two adorable clowns into attacking him. However, the next moment, these two became less adorable, as they were determined to take Ye Tian Cheng's life. After all, their future prosperity depended on this single opportunity. Thus, they unleashed their absolute attacks from the start. These two were accustomed to such actions, making them adept at using combined skills.
The two were controlled by this fellow.
This was also why Yan Zhi found them so terrifying, primarily because these two individuals were incredibly formidable.
"As expected of the assassins hired by the Hou family," his divine sense spoke within Ye Tian Cheng's mind. At this moment, he had to rely on the power of his divine sense to defeat these two. Ye Tian Cheng felt he was being constrained everywhere, severely limiting his mobility. It was like carrying a thousand-pound burden while dragging a cumbersome burden, being constantly anticipated by the opponent. By the time he intended to attack, the opponent had already struck first. Being thus restrained was incredibly frustrating for Ye Tian Cheng.
Because the opponents employed combined attacks, Ye Tian Cheng's every move was foreseen. His next intended target and the techniques he would use were all anticipated, causing him to lose the initiative. His every movement was controlled by the opponents. Now, Ye Tian Cheng could only rely on the power of his divine sense to counterattack; this was his only path to victory.
Therefore, Ye Tian Cheng now had only one option: to avoid any unnecessary sacrifices as much as possible. Unnecessary sacrifices meant being limited by the opponents' offensive initiative without the aid of his divine sense.
Ye Tian Cheng's initiative was gradually lost, representing a significant victory for the opponents, or rather, the hope of imminent victory.
Just as they felt success was within reach, they suddenly discovered a surge of uncontrollable power emanating from Ye Tian Cheng's body. This power was wild and invincible, as if it had eyes, charging towards them.
In an instant, this power, carrying immense information, violently struck their bodies. After enduring the impact of this formidable power, the two were left speechless, utterly incapable of facing Ye Tian Cheng's powerful and fierce force.
These two fellows could never have dreamed that Ye Tian Cheng would counterattack in such a manner. They couldn't comprehend where this strange power within him originated. Before they could even figure it out, their bodies were sent flying like kites with broken strings, crashing heavily onto the ground and creating deep craters.
This might have been the only outcome he could have envisioned. Under such circumstances, only one question needed serious consideration and adherence. Some people naturally wouldn't understand the consequences of facing various events. For Ye Tian Cheng, there was no time to ponder these matters. Now, there was only one solution: when faced with numerous difficulties, to choose the one that was uniquely his and could genuinely resolve all his problems.
It seemed that everything had reached a tipping point. This meant he could no longer tolerate the situation and needed to eliminate these two individuals decisively. From the outset, these two hadn't imagined they would end up in such a tragic and pitiful state. Ye Tian Cheng had underestimated them from the beginning. The reason Ye Tian Cheng could so easily defeat them was entirely due to the immense power he chose to wield.
Therefore, from the very beginning, it was destined that they would become utterly pathetic figures, devoid of any right to choose.
Under these circumstances, the predicament they faced was imaginable.
"I can't believe I've encountered such utter fools," Ye Tian Cheng genuinely hoped to resolve these difficulties and problems effectively. Therefore, from the start, he hadn't fallen into any significant trouble. Instead, he felt he should choose his path.
Faced with such difficulties, the hardships he encountered were understandably immense and infuriating. Perhaps it was for this reason that many unimaginable difficulties and constraints arose.
Never feel embarrassed; many things demonstrate that mental fortitude surpasses everything else.
Therefore, some issues were incredibly distressing, and such situations arose as a result. However, even with such circumstances, it couldn't impede Ye Tian Cheng's progress.
Thus, after dispatching these two fellows, Ye Tian Cheng smirked with an exceptionally wicked grin.
All these smiles were a fatal blow to others. He had no intention of dwelling on these matters, only wanting to express himself clearly. Faced with such confusion, he had to regroup and deliver a fatal blow to Hou Ming Zhu.
Hou Ming Zhu, that girl, never dreamed that the person she once looked down upon had now become an obstacle in her life, an obstacle she could never overcome, as if fate had decreed she would be the one to bring about his demise.
To put it simply, this problem was self-inflicted. If she had treated Ye Tian Cheng better initially, she wouldn't be in such a tragic situation today.
All the wickedness was her own doing, so Ye Tian Cheng had nothing to do with it. The primary responsibility lay with herself. Why did such problems arise? This was the most crucial question that needed serious consideration.
These were issues beyond her capacity to handle, so she had to find a shortcut. However, what lay before her, what needed to be resolved, was how to deal with Ye Tian Cheng, the man who haunted her dreams for a lifetime.
This matter truly gave her a splitting headache. Trying to handle it now was exceedingly difficult; the situation was already pressing.
"If there's truly no other way, I'll have to humble myself before him." Hou Ming Zhu harbored a new idea: when all else failed, she would compromise with him and admit defeat. Admitting defeat wasn't a terrifying prospect; what was terrifying was her inability to admit it, her inability to swallow her pride.
Perhaps doing so would invite ridicule, but at the very least, she wouldn't suffer a crushing defeat. If the defeat was too severe, everything the Hou family had worked for would be ruined. In other words, all the Hou family's efforts would turn to dust.
When one's destiny is dictated by others, there is no ability to prevent it from happening; one can only passively accept it. The reality was laid bare. No matter how hard she tried, there would be no room for maneuver.
At this moment, the fear within her heart was already profound and terrifying. One had to admit that fate, though perhaps illusory, made Ye Tian Cheng pay attention to the Hou family's movements.
At this very moment, what Ye Tian Cheng most desired to see was the Hou family groveling before him, the entire Hou family in such a pathetic state.
However, the Hou family members were not easily defeated. Although the situation was dire and many matters required their attention and resolution, this did not prompt them to surrender at this moment.
Even when facing numerous crises, they would still struggle.
Ye Tian Cheng understood the saying, "A centipede dies but never stiffens," very well. Therefore, he did not view the Hou family's current predicament as their downfall, nor did he assume they had already compromised and admitted defeat. On the contrary, he sensed grave danger, a possibility that could lead to his failure in this process. Until the final dust settled, any outcome was possible. Therefore, his anxiety at this time was understandable. It further reinforced his belief in what might happen next.
Shan She's leader, Mo Da Xian, had already experienced Ye Tian Cheng's prowess, having lost two of his key subordinates.
He would now be even more cautious and vigilant in dealing with Ye Tian Cheng.
At this moment, Ye Tian Cheng went to his restaurant to inspect Xiao Pang's recent achievements at the Dali Hotel. As he approached the entrance, he saw He Wu cleaning the grounds.
Ye Tian Cheng hurried over to greet him and, with a mischievous grin, said, "Holy cow, I never thought you'd actually go through with this."
"Really go through with it? What's so strange about that? It's because I lost the bet and agreed to become your subordinate. There's nothing strange about it. What's strange is my inability to face the current difficulties and become your most capable assistant. I feel that would be truly tragic."
"There are no eternal kings in this world, nor are there eternal losers. What exists is your lack of an upward spirit. The reason I want to temper you is because your previous attitude was too disappointing to me..."
Ye Tian Cheng did not hide his emotions at all. He spoke to him directly. He had no grand plans for the future. On the contrary, his sole desires were to become rich and marry a few wives.
Those who view matters so simply are not necessarily good people. To be idle every day yet wish to accomplish many things that others desire is itself a daunting task. Therefore, in Ye Tian Cheng's mind, he wanted to train many capable subordinates to lay the foundation for his future empire.
Although Ye Tian Cheng didn't seem particularly outstanding in his eyes, he believed that every person possessed wisdom. Those with wisdom must first possess an upward spirit and face everything positively. If he couldn't face everything positively, even possessing mountains of gold would be squandered in the future.
Ye Tian Cheng thought this way entirely because he had endured too much hardship. Three years of farming and weeding in the countryside had transformed him from a university student into a farmer. His mental journey had undergone countless changes.
From his previous tendency to blame others to his current acceptance of everything, this transformation was immense. From now on, he was determined to become a man who bore everything, was positive, and had a sunny disposition.
This change surprised Shen Shi, who naturally assumed he had matured. However, men standing firm at thirty and unconfused at forty were still too far off.
Simply put, Ye Tian Cheng had not matured. He had merely accepted the current situation without immediate transformation into the person this era required. He was too far from his goals. To achieve his goals, the first step was self-transformation, but this process was slow, not instantaneous. He was well aware of this. Precisely because he was so aware, he felt the desire for change. However, as the saying goes, "It is easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature."
Every effort yields a reward; it depends on how you face the hardships of this world. The greater the ability, the greater the suffering, because he was familiar with the principle of relativity: to gain something, one must pay a price. The opponents he would challenge in the future would be greater than he imagined. Even with his current cheat, he couldn't presumptuously believe that no one in the world was his match. Such a thought was profoundly mistaken. In the animal kingdom, a mouse can devour the most dominant elephant, precisely because the seemingly insignificant can be the greatest opponent and threat.
He Wu, in his current capacity, showed no signs of sorrow when facing Ye Tian Cheng. On the contrary, he appeared very composed. Seeing this transformation, Ye Tian Cheng walked over and patted his shoulder, saying, "From now on, as the head of the cleaning staff, lead the cleaners to work. And you must set an example. Don't think that just because you have a little authority, you can act like a tyrant and boss people around."
He Wu would certainly not act as Ye Tian Cheng described, nor would he disappoint Ye Tian Cheng with his appointment. On the contrary, during this period of cleaning, he had found a peace of mind he had never experienced before and had reflected on his past life. He was now a changed man, with new insights into himself and his future.
Seeing the way he contemplated matters made Ye Tian Cheng feel overwhelmed. After experiencing so much, everything became calm and serene.
Perhaps to others, this might be considered overly sentimental, but for He Wu, it was a significant test and a new beginning. Fate often played jokes, leaving people in a state of amusement and exasperation.