812: Chapter 808 Refusing to Leave…
812: Chapter 808 Refusing to Leave…
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Ye Zhicang’s words struck a nerve in Ye Tian.
In the world of martial artists, that kind of medicine is akin to a cheat code!
A common martial artist, after consuming power-enhancing medicine, can stand toe-to-toe with a master.
If a powerful martial artist takes it, wouldn’t their strength soar to unimaginable heights?
Inside Tianmen, talent is abundant.
So, if they all consumed that kind of medicine to kill him, how could he possibly escape?
No wonder Ye Zhicang would try to stop him from opposing Tianmen.
No matter how strong his own abilities were, facing such opponents would surely be an overwhelming headache.
Seeing Ye Tian remain silent, Ye Zhicang added, “Ye Tian, though Tianmen’s Slaughter Order has already been issued, there’s still a week left until their emergency assembly concludes.
During this time, no matter how much Sima Yun wishes to kill you, he won’t be able to make a move.
So, within this period, you absolutely must strengthen your own abilities.
Otherwise, when Sima Yun comes for you, you’ll be utterly defenseless!”
“Speaking of boosting abilities, Ye Zhicang, I must say I owe the Ye family quite a bit of gratitude!”
Ye Tian said with a smile.
What he meant by “gratitude” wasn’t mere pleasantry but genuine appreciation!
“Gratitude to us?
Ye Tian, what do you mean by that?”
Ye Zhicang couldn’t fathom it, and Ye Tian continued, “Although your Ye family members don’t believe that the tadpole text I took from the stone bench in the forbidden area contains the heart method of martial arts, the truth is, it actually describes the cultivation method of the Innate Technique.
Ye Zhicang, in this regard, I know more than the Four Elders of your Ye family!”
“That’s Ye family’s history?
How could it possibly be the Innate Technique?
Ye Tian, are you trying to deceive me?”
Ye Zhicang spoke with trembling voice.
Ye Tian’s words truly shocked him; he couldn’t even process it!
“I’m not lying to you!
Ye Zhicang, this is the reality!
Since you’ve inherited the memories of your Ye family ancestors, do you not know this fact?”
Ye Tian questioned, and Ye Zhicang quickly responded apologetically, “Indeed, Ye Tian, though I’ve inherited the ancestral memories of the Ye family, I know nothing about the text in the forbidden area of the backyard!
In my memories, the words on the stone bench merely recount the history of the Ye family, nothing more!”
“That’s strange!”
Ye Tian felt bewildered as well.
The Ye family ancestors had painstakingly engraved the cultivation method of the Innate Technique onto the stone bench in the backyard, designated the backyard as a forbidden area, and commanded their descendants to stand vigil day and night, barring anyone from entry.
Such meticulous arrangements, yet the descendants were kept in the dark about the secrets of the tadpole script…
Nevertheless, the Innate Technique was a legacy left by the Ye family ancestors for their descendants.
Since Ye Tian had deciphered the mystery of the tadpole script, he didn’t keep it hidden but candidly shared the secret with Ye Zhicang!
“Ye Zhicang, since the cultivation method of the Innate Technique was brought out from the backyard by me, I must bear some responsibility!
I’ll share the training method of the Innate Technique with you, but as for whether or how the members of the Ye family decide to train, that is out of my concern!”
Ye Tian appeared to be magnanimous, but Ye Zhicang couldn’t help but retort…
“Ye Tian, you’re quite the character.
You stole something from our family, and because our family members couldn’t use it, you figured out how to!
Now, you teach us how to use it and expect us to thank you?”
Though he said so, Ye Zhicang still listened carefully to Ye Tian’s explanation…
Ye Tian took out his phone.
In the photo gallery, there was a picture of the text carved on the stone bench from the forbidden area in the Ye family backyard.
The densely packed tadpole text was vividly clear!
“I can share the translation of the tadpole text with you too; however, I assume you’re already well-versed in your family’s history, so you likely don’t need the translation!”
Ye Tian smiled and patiently provided guidance to Ye Zhicang.
“Ye Zhicang, look at the shapes of these tadpole characters.
Each stroke and brush movement corresponds to the flow of qi channels.
Simply circulate your power following the instructions within the text, and you can master the Innate Technique!”
Under Ye Tian’s instruction, Ye Zhicang attentively studied the tadpole text.
Gradually, as he continued to observe, his internal energy began to react…
“This is unbelievable!
How can this be!?”
Ye Zhicang exclaimed in astonishment; this was truly a gift of surprise!
Who would have thought the tadpole text on the stone bench had such a use?
This was something the previous Ye Zhicang never fathomed, and the person who uncovered this secret wasn’t a Ye family member but an outsider.
“Ye Tian, you’re something else!
As expected from the descendant of the Divine Race, you managed to uncover even such a mystery!”
Ye Zhicang said gratefully, while Ye Tian showed a wry smile.
“From a certain perspective, the cultivation method of the Innate Technique might actually be best suited to illiterate practitioners!
Ye Zhicang, I stole the Innate Technique but taught you its training method, so now we’re even!”
“…”
Ye Tian’s words left Ye Zhicang momentarily quiet.
To be fair, the Ye family didn’t suffer any losses this time.
After all, the tadpole text on the stone bench had been sitting idle, essentially useless, while requiring constant effort from the family to guard the forbidden area…
But once the Ye family realized that the text contained profound cultivation methods, it would become nothing but beneficial for them!
In a world filled with strong competitors, survival depends solely on becoming stronger.
Though Ye Zhicang’s inherited memory didn’t include any knowledge of the Innate Technique hidden in the family’s backyard, he understood very well what the Innate Technique was.
It’s said that martial artists who train in the Innate Technique can attain the Innate Realm!
If all the martial artists in the Ye family were to achieve the Innate Realm through the Innate Technique, the combat strength of the entire family would be incomparably elevated!
“Ye Tian, since we’re allies, strengthening this alliance benefits us both!
Therefore, the Ye family won’t hold you accountable for stealing the Innate Technique, but don’t think for a moment that teaching us its cultivation method earns our gratitude!”
Ye Zhicang said indignantly.
Despite his words, Ye Tian could sense a hint of gratitude beneath them.
Ye Tian continued, “Ye Zhicang, regardless of why the cultivation method of the Innate Technique ended up in your family’s forbidden area, since it’s already there, it’s evidently connected to your family!
Perhaps it was intentionally passed down by your ancestors.
So, Ye Zhicang, go back and focus on your practice!
I need to begin training as well.
Sima Yun’s strength is intimidating, and if I can’t break through to the Innate Realm, I won’t stand a chance against him!”
Clearly, Ye Tian’s words were a polite dismissal.
He thought Ye Zhicang would leave after hearing them.
But Ye Zhicang firmly stated, “No!
Ye Tian!
You and your Night King Hall share an alliance with the Ye family.
Therefore, your safety is paramount!
Since the Innate Technique is such an advanced method, while you’re training, allow me to stand guard as your protector!”
“What!?”
Ye Tian was startled; he hadn’t expected Ye Zhicang to say such a thing.
His practice of the Innate Technique had always been solitary, without anyone accompanying him.
What was Ye Zhicang thinking?
“Ye Zhicang, the Innate Technique provides a refreshing clarity during cultivation and doesn’t encounter any bottlenecks.
You and the other members of the Ye family can simply train following the text!
Later on, while minor difficulties might arise, with the aptitude of the Ye family’s Four Elders, there’s absolutely no concern about the inability to succeed.”
Ye Tian explained earnestly.
Yet Ye Zhicang clung to him like a persistent shadow…
“Ye Tian, what nonsense are you spouting?
Every cultivation method poses some danger during training!
And besides, you’re currently the target of Tianmen!
If Sima Yun happens to sneak attack you during your cultivation, the losses will be incalculable!
With me by your side, you can concentrate wholeheartedly without concern!”
From his tone, it was evident to Ye Tian that this old man had no intention of leaving!
In reality, having Ye Zhicang as a protector wasn’t an entirely unreasonable idea.
After all, the Ye family’s youngest elder, Ye Zhirong, had stayed in the Night King Hall’s headquarters manor for quite some time.
But this wasn’t the headquarters of Night King Hall; this was Ye Tian’s home with Yun Xinyan, their love nest as a married couple.
If this old man stayed around, wouldn’t it make things between him and Yun Xinyan…
inconvenient?
“Ye Zhicang…
This is… a bit inconvenient…”
Ye Tian lowered his voice, his tone already revealing his intent.
But Ye Zhicang showed no regard for Ye Tian’s objection!
“Don’t worry, Ye Tian!
I don’t feel inconvenienced at all!
I’m not picky with food—I can make do with basic meals!
Besides, I’m not extravagant, so any simple guest room will do!
As for toiletries, towels, and things like that, those can be easily prepared, right?”
Saying that, Ye Zhicang headed for the bathroom without waiting for Ye Tian’s response.
This guy was unnervingly at home…
Ye Tian had no time to issue another dismissal.
It suddenly dawned on him that the Ye family was notoriously poor, and rightly so.
The enormous expenses of feeding their divine beasts like the Pi Xiu were astronomical.
Though beloved as symbols of wealth and good fortune in folklore, these creatures, when actually kept, turned out to be ruinous money pits!
Consequently, after enduring years of poverty, members of the Ye family had developed remarkably thick skin—beyond reason!
Watching Ye Zhicang’s departing figure, Ye Tian felt utterly helpless.
The two waited in the living room for a while before Yun Xinyan returned!
“Oh?
A guest?”
Yun Xinyan noticed the unfamiliar face in the living room and was slightly surprised.
However, as one of Jiang City’s renowned power women, Yun Xinyan naturally carried herself with poise and grace.
Her face instantly showed a warm smile.
“Ye Tian, why didn’t you say anything sooner?
If you’d let me know, I could’ve bought some groceries on the way…”