710: Chapter 706: Escape!
710: Chapter 706: Escape!
Sima Feng was caught off guard when the explosives detonated right before his eyes!
The power of the explosives was immense, and even someone as strong as Sima Feng suffered from the blast, getting covered in dust and grime!
“We got him!
Press the attack!”
Ye Tian excitedly swung the wooden sword in his hand, aiming to strike at Sima Feng, but unexpectedly, he was suddenly embraced by Ye Zhirong.
“Run!”
Ye Zhirong immediately said, before Ye Tian had a chance to react.
“Run?
Why run?”
While Ye Tian was panicking, Ye Zhirong had already grabbed him and dashed into the dense jungle!
“…”
Ye Tian fell silent, finally realizing that the last stick of dynamite Ye Zhirong had lit wasn’t meant to attack Sima Feng, but rather to create an opportunity for them to escape.
Sima Feng was formidable, and if he hadn’t turned himself into a puppet, the two of them together might have stood a chance.
However, once Sima Feng had turned himself into a puppet, there was no chance for Ye Tian and Ye Zhirong, even if they worked together…
It was precisely because Ye Zhirong understood this that he resorted to such deception at the last moment!
“You bastards!
Where do you think you’re going!?”
Sima Feng’s furious shouts came from behind them.
Ye Tian knew that the man was enraged and that if Sima Feng found and caught up to them, both he and Ye Zhirong would meet a terrible fate.
“Lower your presence!
That guy isn’t good at pursuit, so we can escape!”
Ye Zhirong whispered, and Ye Tian immediately did as he was told, making his breathing light and calm.
The two moved together through the jungle, their steps incredibly light, leaving no trace on the grass, completely undetectable to anyone else passing through…
After moving further away, the sound of Sima Feng’s shouting gradually faded, while Sima Feng himself had already taken to the air with the help of the wind!
Viewing from high above did indeed offer a farther sight…
But Sima Feng’s vision was limited, and he didn’t have Ye Tian’s clairvoyant ability, so he had no way of knowing the whereabouts of Ye Tian and Ye Zhirong hidden in the jungle.
Ye Tian couldn’t help but admire, “Ye Zhirong, you’re really something, choosing our escape route before engaging Sima Feng in combat!
Even if that guy is formidable, in this jungle, he can’t detect our movements!”
Ye Zhirong shook his head and said, “Kid, the one who started the fight wasn’t him, it was you and me.
I chose this place for a reason, not just because it was remote, but also with the thought of slipping away!”
“Ye Zhirong, you really do have a knack for this!”
Ye Tian sighed.
Even though Ye Zhirong was very strong, Ye Tian was somewhat disappointed that Ye Zhirong always chose to run away when faced with trouble.
How exhilarating it would be to have a real fight with such a master!
As if seeing through Ye Tian’s thoughts, Ye Zhirong said, “Don’t worry, kid.
If we can eliminate the Sima Family’s conspiracy and successfully surround Jiangcheng, I will have a one-on-one fight with you.
But before that, please be patient and don’t get hurt over unnecessary struggles!”
“Got it!”
In the course of their interaction, Ye Tian gradually understood the thoughts of this elder.
Ye Zhirong was strong, truly a rare powerhouse, but he knew how to prioritize and the urgent task was to thwart the Sima Family.
For this, everyone had to preserve their strength.
“Ye Zhirong, now that you and I are united against Sima Feng, we’re in the same boat.
So, can you stop hiding things from me?
How exactly does the Ye family plan to deal with the Sima Family?
Could you let me in on the plan?
I wish to contribute as well!”
Ye Tian offered his services, and Ye Zhirong gave him a look.
Then, he said slowly, “Ye Tian, if it had been the former you, I wouldn’t have involved you in our plans.
But just now I revealed to you the fundamental principles of cultivating the force of nature, and you were able to understand immediately, fusing all the power within your body together.
It shows that you have exceptional talent, an excellent material for martial arts!
So, if you can improve your strength further, I will let you join me in dealing with the Sima Family, but of course, you need to heal your injuries first!”
“It’s a deal!”
With Ye Zhirong’s promise, Ye Tian said excitedly.
The two traversed through the jungle and the sound of Sima Feng was no longer heard behind them…
Ye Tian arrived at the highway.
Although their Qinggong was exceptional, it was not convenient to use their skills to return to Jiangcheng now, as that would attract too much attention and potentially expose them to Sima Feng.
Moreover, the two were already exhausted from the big fight with Sima Feng and were unable to perform their Qinggong anymore…
By the side of the highway, they waited for a while until a passing truck came by.
Ye Tian flagged down the truck and handed over crisp bills to the driver, who, seeing the money, didn’t care about the unclear origins of Ye Tian and Ye Zhirong and eagerly invited them aboard.
The truck headed straight toward Jiangcheng…
“Ye Zhirong, what’s wrong with you?”
As soon as Ye Zhirong got in the car, he slumped down completely, and Ye Tian immediately asked with concern.
“You, kiddo, have gotten me seriously injured, and still you ask what’s wrong with me?”
As Ye Zhirong indignantly spoke, just like he said, the injuries he suffered in the battle with Sima Feng were by no means light.
In order to share the mysteries of the force of nature with Ye Tian, Ye Zhirong had no choice but to rely on his own strength to fend off Sima Feng’s attacks, and as his physical strength continuously waned, he took several heavy hits from Sima Feng in succession.
Not only that, but Ye Zhirong also took a solid hit from Sima Feng’s supersonic attack, which naturally caused great damage to his body!
Although Ye Zhirong had been cultivating the force of nature since he was young, he was already of an advanced age, so naturally, he had difficulty sustaining himself after the battle with Sima Feng.
By comparison, Ye Tian was not only young and fit, but throughout the battle, he was mostly protected by Ye Zhirong, so the injuries he sustained were not serious…
“Kiddo, if it weren’t for you bringing me to Jiang City, how would I have been attacked by Sima Feng due to being alone?
Now that I am seriously injured and unable to fight, the affairs of my family have also been delayed!”
Ye Zhirong’s words made Ye Tian feel slightly guilty…
Ye Tian quickly said, “Elder Ye, since you’ve been injured, you should heal properly!
My Night King Hall is the best place for healing!
After you have recovered, I will accompany you to handle the affairs of the Ye Clan, how about that?”
In his speech, Ye Tian even changed how he addressed Ye Zhirong.
Having experienced the ordeal against Sima Feng together, Ye Tian felt the elder by his side truly deserved respect.
“Kiddo, I need to practice my cultivation for a while, don’t disturb me!”
With that, Ye Zhirong sat in meditation and began to gather his Inner Strength with the Silent Qi of the Nether God.
The truck driver, hearing the conversation between the two passengers in the back, suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
Words like “seriously injured” and “sitting in meditation to gather strength” suggested that the two seemed to be martial arts masters.
At that moment, the truck driver somewhat regretted having picked up the two passengers…
Seeing the truck driver’s movements become a bit erratic while driving, Ye Tian handed the driver a few more banknotes, saying, “Driver, you just need to drive to the place I’ve told you about.
After everything is settled, this money is all yours.
Don’t worry, we’re good people and won’t harm you!”
“Yes, yes, yes!”
Money talks, and the truck driver immediately nodded and bowed at the sight of the money.
After all, if Ye Tian really wanted to kill him, why would he give him so much money?
Before long, the truck entered Jiang City.
Ye Tian had the driver keep driving, crossing through Jiang City to the other side.
Here naturally was the location of the Night King Hall headquarters!
The truck driver dropped Ye Tian and Ye Zhirong at the entrance of the estate, and by that time, Ye Zhirong had opened his eyes.
After several tens of minutes of meditation, his complexion had gradually improved.
Of course, it would still take a long time before he fully recovered…
“Elder Ye, this is the base of the Night King Hall!
Rest assured, you can heal here and no one will harm you!”
Ye Tian said with a smile and then invited Ye Zhirong into the estate.
The martial artists of the Night King Hall were all amazed to see Ye Tian and another elderly man both return injured!
“Boss, who is this elder?
Why is he injured?”
“Boss, you seem injured too!
Who did this?
I’ll go take revenge for you right away!”
“Boss, the injuries you and this elder have taken are not light, you need to be properly taken care of!”
…
The martial artists all gathered around, asking with concern.
Ye Tian waved his hands, signaling all the martial artists to disperse…
The martial artists cleared a path, and Ye Tian helped Ye Zhirong walk straight to his own room.
This place was where Ye Tian lived, as well as where he practiced his cultivation!
After entering the room, Ye Tian had someone stand guard outside, and he sat in meditation with Ye Zhirong on the bed.
Ye Zhirong sat cross-legged, carefully nursing the injuries within his body, while Ye Tian placed his hands on Ye Zhirong’s back.
“Kiddo, don’t overestimate yourself!
With your strength, you couldn’t heal my injuries if you had a hundred years!”
Although he was seriously injured, Ye Zhirong did not want Ye Tian, a mere green youth, to heal him, for it was not only embarrassing but also unlikely to be of any use.
“We’ll know if it’s useful once we try!”
Ye Tian said with a smile and then began steadily infusing his own vigorous Inner Strength into Ye Zhirong’s body.
At first, Ye Zhirong only agreed to try out of curiosity, for his Inner Strength was strong, and Ye Tian’s strength was inferior to his; how could he possibly heal him?
But when Ye Tian’s vitality entered his body, Ye Zhirong immediately felt an incredible warmth.