Although he was very angry at the bearded man's words just now, everything was over. Ye Tiancheng felt that the matter should come to an end. Since the other party was ready to take the ashes away, Ye Tiancheng didn't need to dwell on it, as it would make him seem petty.
"Alright, I won't pursue you for causing trouble at my house. Hurry up and leave."
The bearded man's hand was seriously injured; his bones were almost crushed. In this condition, he had to go to the hospital immediately to treat the wound, otherwise, his hand might be crippled. This was no small matter.
Moreover, the man's face was pale with pain, as if he were about to faint at any moment. He looked truly miserable. However, in Ye Tiancheng's heart, he felt that the man deserved punishment for his earlier actions, and it was all deserved. He didn't need to have too much of a psychological burden.
"Brother Ye, please help him. He seems to be in a lot of pain. Even with good medical treatment, there will be after-effects. I don't think you want to see such a tragic outcome. After all, he was harmed by an evil spirit and is actually a normal person. He wouldn't be so irritable and moody."
Just as the man was about to be helped away, the little fox suddenly spoke up, pleading for the man. Ye Tiancheng was a little surprised but also considering it, as he had a fleeting thought about it himself. However, Ye Tiancheng didn't want to appear too soft-hearted, as sympathizing with enemies was not beneficial. Ye Tiancheng couldn't guarantee who this bearded man's fists would be aimed at if his hand was healed. Perhaps he would bully the weak and innocent. If that were the case, Ye Tiancheng would feel he had committed a great sin.
"Are you sure you want me to save him? I'm not that compassionate."
Ye Tiancheng could have directly refused. After all, if he refused, the little fox wouldn't be able to make any more requests. Perhaps when he asked this question, his heart had already wavered immensely, and he had almost agreed.
"Brother Ye, please save him. Even when facing someone as suspicious as me, you can't be so heartless. Regardless, I don't want to see an innocent person left with a lifelong disability. This punishment is a bit too severe."
Ye Tiancheng thought about it and realized it made sense. He had been affected by something, which led to his strange behavior. It wasn't his fault, and the bearded man was also somewhat innocent.
Ye Tiancheng didn't say anything more to the little fox. He nodded and then walked over, taking the bearded man's hand.
"I might have been a bit too rough with you just now. My apologies. Take care of yourself. We've met through conflict, and we can consider ourselves friends from now on."
The bearded man was terrified. Seeing Ye Tiancheng reach out his hand, he flinched. Fortunately, Ye Tiancheng didn't apply much force. The bearded man maintained a humble smile on his face.
When his hand was taken out of Ye Tiancheng's grip, he miraculously found that his hand had returned to normal. He stared at Ye Tiancheng with wide eyes. Ye Tiancheng shook his head, signaling the bearded man not to make a fuss. After all, shouting about such a strange event would scare others. Everyone had seen the bearded man's hand was broken, but it had miraculously recovered. Wasn't this intentionally trying to scare people to death?
"Thank you, benefactor. You are truly kind. I like benefactors like you who have their own principles in everything they do and don't bother with insignificant people like us."
The bearded man fully understood Ye Tiancheng's capabilities and no longer dared to act presumptuously. For him, the world always had people beyond people and heavens beyond heavens. If he didn't comply, he might be severely punished. Therefore, it was best to be honest, which was the most basic principle for survival that everyone should understand. Kuai Shu Ge
"Don't put it so formally. We still had some misunderstandings. Once the misunderstandings are cleared, I won't hold a grudge. We'll go our separate ways. Be careful in the future and don't let me discover any strange behavior. Otherwise, I have a really bad temper, and I'm capable of doing anything."
Ye Tiancheng used a combination of kindness and authority. While saving the bearded man, he also had to let him know that Ye Tiancheng was not a good-tempered person. If the bearded man didn't behave honestly, he would be the one to suffer in the end. Ye Tiancheng could guarantee this.
The bearded man quickly nodded and bowed, assuring Ye Tiancheng that he was not a troublemaker and would never actively seek trouble in the future. He thanked Ye Tiancheng again for his magnanimity and for saving him from suffering, considering it a great kindness.
"Alright, don't linger here any longer. If you stay and bother me, it won't be good. Go and attend to your own affairs. I don't want any more entanglement between us."
Seeing that Ye Tiancheng was someone who disliked trouble, the bearded man was quite sensible and didn't say anything further. He obediently led the troublemakers away. Now that Ye Tiancheng was in a good mood, he had to be obedient, lest Ye Tiancheng's mood turn sour, which would be a significant loss for him.
After these people left, Ye Tiancheng finally breathed a sigh of relief. Such a commotion early in the morning was deliberately meant to cause displeasure and drive him mad.
After everyone left, Ye Tiancheng glanced at the little fox, wanting to say something but ultimately saying nothing.
"Brother Ye, don't worry. I'll leave immediately. Since I promised to go, I won't hold you back. My ride is already here."
Ye Tiancheng felt a bit down. The little fox was indeed very useful at critical moments, but he couldn't keep such a capable person by his side because the risk was too great, beyond Ye Tiancheng's tolerance. Therefore, it was best to handle everything around him by the book. He couldn't afford any more risks.
"I won't say much more. Be careful on your journey. There are many things I don't know how to explain to you, but I believe you can understand my difficulties."
Regardless, Ye Tiancheng took a step back, which was the most important thing. The little fox finally showed a slight smile on her face, indicating that Ye Tiancheng still had some humanity towards her, and wasn't completely heartless.
"Brother Ye, I'll be going now. Please take care of yourself."
The little fox left. Ye Tiancheng initially thought it wouldn't affect him much, or rather, the main impact would be that he would be much more relaxed, finally getting rid of this hot potato. However, after she left, Ye Tiancheng felt an emptiness in his heart. He couldn't protect the people around him; they left one by one. Now, he was almost a lonely man.
Ye Tiancheng remained dispirited. Hou Bazhu noticed Ye Tiancheng's unusual mood and specifically sent his daughter over to cheer him up.
With his daughter by his side, Ye Tiancheng's smiles indeed increased. However, this was not sustained. Ye Qingcheng also got tired and went to sleep, unable to play with Ye Tiancheng all the time.
Having his daughter around made things lively, but without her, the difference was noticeable. When it suddenly became quiet, it made his heart feel empty. He felt uncomfortable, as if he were the only person left in the world, utterly lonely.
"You don't seem to be in a good mood today. Is there anything you want to do? I can accompany you. No matter what, I want to be there for you. Perhaps you don't need it, but I feel sorry for you and want to show you some care."
Hou Mingzhu felt a bit mushy herself, but she couldn't control her emotions. Even if she was spoiled and unreasonable, she was still a woman. Once a woman had feelings for another man, seeing him happy was one thing, but a very important aspect was inexplicably developing pity for him.
It was this pity that was the manifestation of love. No matter how excessive Ye Tiancheng's actions were, in Hou Mingzhu's eyes, she felt he was a bit pitiful and even inexplicably sympathetic towards him. Sometimes, she couldn't control it, feeling an overwhelming sense of pity.
"I'm fine. You don't need to worry about me. Besides, I heard you have a gathering? Go and attend to your business. You really don't need to specifically look after me. I just need some quiet time. Perhaps a lot has happened recently, and my mind is quite chaotic."
Hou Mingzhu did indeed have a gathering with her girlfriends, and she had promised them before. If she hadn't promised, it would have been fine, but having promised, she had to keep her word. Otherwise, it wouldn't be fair to others.
Seeing that Ye Tiancheng didn't seem to appreciate her gesture, Hou Mingzhu, being a person with a strong personality, would absolutely not play the role of a saint if others were unwilling to accept her good intentions.
"Then forget it. Calm yourself down. We'll talk about other things later. I'm going to attend to my own matters first."
Perhaps this was the aspect Ye Tiancheng liked most about Hou Mingzhu. No matter when, she was never indecisive. From this point alone, one could see her personality. Generally, people couldn't subdue her.
"Alright, then go and busy yourself."
Ye Tiancheng knew he couldn't subdue Hou Mingzhu. In such a situation, it was best to let her have her freedom. If he kept her by his side, it might not end well.
After Hou Mingzhu left, Ye Tiancheng once again sank into loneliness. It was too difficult. Ye Tiancheng even began to feel that living itself was a difficult task, truly not easy at all.
Just as Ye Tiancheng was feeling bored, he suddenly heard a familiar voice. For him, it was a very亲切 voice.
"Brother Ye, you must have missed me, right? I knew you couldn't do without your Brother Fatty, so I hurried back. The matters of the Su family are all stabilized. I didn't feel comfortable staying there, so I came back to find you. It's more relaxed and comfortable to be with brothers."
With Fatty's return, the atmosphere immediately lightened. Ye Tiancheng no longer felt so gloomy.
"It's good that you're back. I'm hungry. I want to eat pork ribs. No matter how good the chefs at home are, it's not the familiar taste. You have to make it yourself."
Fatty wasn't back to be a chef this time. He had received some news and was eager to tell Ye Tiancheng.
"Do you remember the Nuwa Stone? When it disappeared, I told you we would meet again someday. I've received news that some strange things have been happening at a construction site, related to a magical stone. Why don't we go and see if it's the Nuwa Stone?"
Hearing about the Nuwa Stone suddenly made Ye Tiancheng's heart tremble, because for him, only by finding the Nuwa Stone would he be complete. They had unknowingly merged into one.
"Tell me where it is. I'll go and look for it immediately. Perhaps we can get some information about the Nuwa Stone."