399: Chapter 394: Getting It Without Any Effort 399: Chapter 394: Getting It Without Any Effort At this moment in the Jiang City People’s Hospital, Ye Tian was stubbornly by Yun Xinyan’s side, not stepping away even for a moment.
“Sir, may I have a word with you?”
The doctor approached Ye Tian and whispered, leading him out of the ward.
Subsequently, the doctor handed a critical condition notice to Ye Tian!
“Sir, unfortunately, there is nothing more the hospital can do for your wife.
Although we are still doing our utmost to treat her, her vital signs are continuously weakening.
I’m afraid she may not make it through the next two days,” the doctor said delicately, while Ye Tian could only display a bitter expression.
Ye Tian himself was well-versed in medical skills; he clearly understood that Yun Xinyan was gravely ill at this point.
Unless he could find a second Companion Fruit, Yun Xinyan would not live past tomorrow!
“Uh, I understand.”
Ye Tian tucked the critical condition notice into his chest and returned to the ward.
Although his heart was filled with urgency, Ye Tian was utterly helpless.
Finding just one Companion Fruit was already incredibly difficult; where could he possibly find a second?
He had no solution.
Wang Bingbing, Hungry Wolf, and himself, everyone had exerted their full strength, yet they couldn’t find it…
“Ye Tian, Ye Tian…”
In her slumber, Yun Xinyan called out fuzzily.
Ye Tian hurriedly took her hand, which calmed her troubled speech.
Yun Xinyan once again fell into a deep sleep…
Looking at Yun Xinyan’s haggard face, Ye Tian’s heart felt as if it were being cut by a knife.
The poison from the Seven Emotions Fruit was about to take effect, and it seemed likely that Yun Xinyan truly wouldn’t survive until tomorrow.
But what could he do?
Even as a once dominant Soldier King, Ye Tian couldn’t save his wife, Yun Xinyan.
He was deeply wracked with guilt, blaming himself for not having noticed sooner that the deep mountains in Jiang City harbored such a deadly fruit as the Seven Emotions Fruit—he should have been on his guard.
That night, the critically ill Yun Xinyan slept deeply, but Ye Tian did not sleep at all…
Early the next morning, a group of men with an imposing air arrived at the Jiang City People’s Hospital.
The doctors, nurses, patients, and security guards were all stunned—judging by the attire of this group, they were clearly thugs.
What business did they have in the hospital?
Were they here to cause trouble?
Although the hospital staff were well aware that the newcomers were up to no good, the sheer intimidating presence of the group meant that the security guards at Jiang City People’s Hospital dared not intercept them.
The group marched straight to Yun Xinyan’s ward.
Leading them was Lin Tao, the third son of the Lin Family corporation, with Li Chengfei, who always sought to ingratiate himself with the Lin Family, also in tow.
“Hahaha, Ye Tian, who would have thought you would have this day!”
Upon seeing Ye Tian’s dejected expression, Lin Tao couldn’t help but laugh proudly.
This time, he was determined to see Ye Tian finished!
“Let me tell you, today is the day you die!
Our Lin Family has brought in the number one Snake Fist master from around the world.
No matter how strong you are, you’re no match for him!”
As Lin Tao spoke, a tall and thin man stepped forward.
He was none other than the Lin Family’s expert known as Mamba, the so-called number one Snake Fist master in the world!
“…”
However, at this moment, Ye Tian, his hand tightly holding Yun Xinyan’s, appeared completely unaffected by the commotion around him.
Ye Tian’s entire demeanor projected an aura of tranquility and ease.
Regardless of how Lin Tao provoked him at his side, he remained unmoved.
“Young Master Lin, this guy is dumbstruck; don’t waste words on him.
Just finish him off quickly!” Li Chengfei said to Lin Tao with a smirk.
Yet, Lin Tao wasn’t quite satisfied.
He had suffered at the hands of Ye Tian and had been hiding in the basement for so long—he couldn’t let this grievance go so easily.
If Ye Tian’s reaction wasn’t strong when Lin Tao took his revenge, Lin Tao wouldn’t get the satisfaction he craved.
Therefore, he had to do something to enrage Ye Tian!
“Ye Tian, don’t think that I can’t do anything to you just because you’re silent!
Let me tell you, today I’m going to make you feel despair!”
With that, Lin Tao had Li Chengfei hand him a box, and from it, Lin Tao took out a dark red fruit!
“Hehehe, do you know what this is?
This is a Companion Fruit.
I know you’ve been searching all over Jiang City for this fruit, but unfortunately for you, it’s now in my hands!
You desperately want it, but today you can only watch—because you’ll never get it!
Hahaha…”
As he spoke, Lin Tao roared with laughter, which caused Ye Tian to turn his head.
Ye Tian silently observed the triumphant Lin Tao, a look of astonishment passing over his face.
But then, the corners of Ye Tian’s mouth curved slightly upward as he smiled.
After searching so hard without success, the Companion Fruit he needed had been brought right to him.
Indeed, there’s no need to go through great lengths when things will resolve on their own.
Moreover, the Companion Fruit in Lin Tao’s hands was genuine, both in scent and color.
Lin Tao, seeing Ye Tian’s serious expression, thought he had intimidated Ye Tian and became even more arrogant!
“Ye Tian, do you now realize what despair feels like?
The thing you desire is right before your eyes, yet unattainable—it’s as if it has been lifted high only to be smashed down forcefully.
Today, I’m going to let you experience the feeling of despair!
This Companion Fruit, I’m going to destroy it right now.
I want you to taste the bitterness of wanting something you can’t have!”
Lin Tao laughed arrogantly and held the Companion Fruit in the palm of his hand.
Then, he clenched his fist tightly.
With just a squeeze, the Companion Fruit would become a useless pulp…
“Swoosh!”
All of a sudden, a sound rang out, and Lin Tao had no idea what had happened.
Upon looking again, Ye Tian already appeared in front of him, and the Companion Fruit in Lin Tao’s hand had mysteriously disappeared!
“How could this be?”
Lin Tao was astonished.
Upon looking again, the Companion Fruit he held was already in Ye Tian’s hand.
“You, you…”
Everything happening before his eyes was too sudden.
Lin Tao simply couldn’t react in time.
He had intended to destroy the Companion Fruit and watch Ye Tian despair.
How could Ye Tian possibly have snatched the fruit so quickly?
His speed was so fast, no one could keep up with his pace…
“Young Master Lin, let me handle this!”
While Lin Tao was still in shock, Mamba had already stepped in front of him, confronting Ye Tian directly.
“Mamba, just strike and make sure to kill this guy!”
Lin Tao looked very pleased with himself.
No matter how fast Ye Tian was, Mamba was a top-notch master.
In front of Mamba, Ye Tian was simply no match; even if he had snatched the Companion Fruit, it was futile.
“Hehehe, this guy is done for!”
Lin Tao’s followers laughed smugly.
In their opinion, Ye Tian stood no chance against a master like Mamba.
In the hospital room, besides Ye Tian and the men Lin Tao had brought with him, several security guards had also gathered.
But these guards could only stand there and watch the spectacle, for Lin Tao and his followers were too domineering, particularly this tall and thin Mamba, who looked like a bloodthirsty killer.
Who would dare to offend him?
The bystanders were all anxious for Ye Tian.
This gentleman was in for a rough time this round…
“You must be Ye Tian, right?
I’ve heard you’re quite formidable!
But I’m not sure whether you’re more formidable than me!
I’m the best Snake Fist master in the world.
If you beg for mercy on your knees right now, I might leave you a whole corpse!”
In front of Ye Tian, Mamba seemed a bit smug.
Because Ye Tian was shorter than him, he looked somewhat weak…
“…”
Ye Tian looked at Mamba, not with fear, but with great joy.
He had obtained another Companion Fruit—Yun Xinyan could be saved.
Therefore, when confronted with provocation from either Lin Tao or the master sent by the Lin Family, Ye Tian couldn’t quite adjust his state of mind.
Apart from joy, there was only joy.
Ye Tian had even forgotten how to be angry…
After securely pocketing the Companion Fruit, Ye Tian slightly lifted his head and asked, “Do you really intend to kill me?”
“Of course, I intend to kill you!”
Mamba stated harshly.
Ye Tian then sighed and said, “Originally, because I was in a good mood, I didn’t want to fight.
But since you’re after my life, it would be abnormal if I didn’t respond.
So, I guess I’ll have to make a move!”
Ye Tian’s words sounded a bit strange, and Mamba heard them, flaring up instantly.
“Presumptuous brat, don’t act as if you’re something special!
I’ll have you know, you’re as good as dead today!”
As he spoke, Mamba assumed a stance and launched an attack at Ye Tian!
As Mamba had said, he was the world’s number one Snake Fist master.
The moment Mamba made his move, he was like a nimble snake, covering all of Ye Tian’s vital points.
“As expected of Mamba, his fist technique dazzles the eye, just like thousands of snakes lurking around.
This time, Ye Tian won’t be able to escape!”
A bodyguard in Lin Tao’s camp remarked.
Mamba’s technique was flawless, pressing closer with every move.
A small fry like Ye Tian was no match at all…
“This is your Snake Fist?”
Ye Tian said calmly, encased in Mamba’s core strikes yet not the least bit flustered.
He watched Mamba’s moves quietly and countered each one.
“You can actually block my offensive?”
Mamba found it incredible.
His moves were lethal, yet Ye Tian was able to withstand them?
So, Mamba increased the force of his punches, intending to kill Ye Tian with a single slap.
However, as Mamba intensified his strikes, Ye Tian’s defensive power also strengthened correspondingly.
Mamba, shockingly, gained no advantage over him?
“Your Snake Fist is child’s play.
Let me show you what real Snake Fist is like!”
With those words, Ye Tian also displayed moves identical to Mamba’s, revealing a set of sharp Snake Fist techniques!