It was evident that Ye Tiancheng was quite interested in this news, so Fatty quickly produced a recent report.
A construction site, which was normally carrying out its projects as usual, had unearthed something extraordinary. This had caused quite a stir, but Ye Tiancheng had been keeping to himself lately and was unwilling to engage with outside affairs, which was why he was unaware of this significant news.
"The biggest event that recently occurred in Fuyang City is that a construction site may have unearthed a grand ancient tomb. Experts have already entered the scene to investigate, and the area has been sealed off, so we reporters can only report from the outside..."
From this video, some clues could still be discerned. For instance, a large stone was visible at the construction site. This stone was covered with a red cloth, and as the red cloth gently fluttered in the wind, some unusual details could be seen.
"It should be the Nuwa Stone, but after its spiritual power was depleted, it turned into an ordinary stone, even an ugly one. It needs some nourishment to regain its former radiance, and someone needs to undertake this task. I believe I should take on this responsibility."
When they parted ways, although there were no explicit promises, Ye Tiancheng had already decided that he would not let the Nuwa Stone perish. Even if he had a little strength left, he would do his utmost to save the Nuwa Stone.
"Then let's set off quickly. Although the Nuwa Stone is your divine stone, it has also saved my life multiple times. We have fought side by side for so long, and we have indeed built up deep emotions. Under these circumstances, I will also do my best to save the Nuwa Stone."
What is most precious among friends is having similar values. Ye Tiancheng was very gratified that Fatty did not fear any danger in this matter and was willing to stand by him. This was truly rare, as everyone fears trouble and prefers to stay out of it. Instead, Fatty was always at the forefront of Ye Tiancheng's affairs, never showing any weakness.
"Then let's set off now. With the news causing such a sensation, I feel that anyone with some cultivation level must know about it. In this situation, I fear that those people will try to seize the Nuwa Stone by any means necessary."
In fact, the Nuwa Stone was quite famous. Many cultivators knew that Ye Tiancheng had divine artifacts to help him. Now that the Nuwa Stone had become an ordinary stone, it meant it had not yet recognized its master.
At this moment, anyone could become the master of the Nuwa Stone. As long as one possessed the Nuwa Stone, they could become like Ye Tiancheng in the past, able to summon the wind and rain. This was too great an temptation for those people. Even if they had to fight tooth and nail, they would definitely find ways to become the chosen one who could possess the Nuwa Stone.
"I've already prepared the car. We can set off as soon as we pack our things. I believe this journey will be very thrilling, and I'm already looking forward to it."
Fatty's bracelet had indeed not absorbed energy for a long time. Perhaps he was eager to show off his skills. His shovel was used for eliminating demons and monsters, but he hadn't used it recently. He had even been mistaken for a regular shovel by the gardener at the Su family's place and used to dig soil. It was quite amusing to think about.
"Alright, let's set off now. It seems I'm destined to be a hardworking person. I feel uncomfortable living a comfortable life in a large villa; I feel more grounded when I'm out roughing it. It's as if I naturally belong to such a life, and as soon as I live a good life, crises arise."
Ye Tiancheng felt he had brainwashed himself. Living a life of great storms felt more stable. However, this time, he had to inform Hou Mingzhu in advance about his departure to save the Nuwa Stone. Ye Tiancheng couldn't stay away for too long, as his daughter still needed his protection. If he were to leave for an extended period, it would indeed be inappropriate. Hou Mingzhu would likely get angry again, and Ye Tiancheng did not want to see Hou Mingzhu angry.
When Ye Tiancheng called, Hou Mingzhu was attending a party with friends. After all, she was the eldest daughter of the Hou family and had many friends. Although the four great families might have their own hidden agendas, they still had to maintain appearances. Without social engagements, it was impossible to survive among the four great families.
Hou Mingzhu had grown up in such an environment, with all her friends coming from the four great families. Meeting Ye Tiancheng was purely an accident, and marrying him was an even greater accident. To this day, she still couldn't quite comprehend it, feeling that everything that had happened was as absurd as a dream.
"You're leaving again?"
Even if Ye Tiancheng did nothing else, just being by her and their daughter's side would suffice. When Ye Tiancheng left, Hou Mingzhu's subconscious reaction was to feel uncomfortable. In such a situation, she wanted to change things.
Everything she had now made her feel like a complete and happy person, so she didn't want Ye Tiancheng to disrupt this balance. It felt rather unfair to her. She had agreed to stay with her for a period, but he was leaving before fulfilling that promise, which was truly hard to accept.
"You know I had a magical stone before. This stone allowed me to go from an ordinary farmer to even an incredibly successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. Unfortunately, it was damaged while protecting me. But it's only temporarily dormant, and I must go and help it regain its brilliance."
A man must have his own pursuits, and no one understood this better than Hou Mingzhu. Hou Mingzhu did not want to be a stumbling block for Ye Tiancheng; she was definitely not the type of woman who liked to drag things out.
"Alright, you go and attend to your business. However, don't go too far, and don't be away for too long. You know our daughter needs you."
With Hou Mingzhu's words, the sense of responsibility that Ye Tiancheng had temporarily set aside was reignited. For Ye Tiancheng, even his brothers had to take a backseat. After all, blood is thicker than water, and familial bonds are eternal. What Ye Tiancheng cherished most was his daughter.
"Don't worry, no matter how unreliable I may seem, I would never let my daughter down. I will return as soon as possible. If I get delayed by anything, please call and remind me. If Qingcheng shows any signs of distress, you must notify me early. We must absolutely not let my daughter suffer any grievances. What happens to others is not important; my daughter is the most important."
Ye Tiancheng's favoritism was blatant, which also brought Hou Mingzhu some comfort. Ye Tiancheng's affection for his daughter needed no further explanation; it was clearly expressed without any words.
"Alright, if you have to leave now, we won't have a chance to see each other. We'll meet when you return."
After bidding farewell to Hou Mingzhu, Ye Tiancheng and Fatty set off immediately. It would take five hours to reach the location where the stone was discovered, and they would have to drive continuously during this time without stopping, otherwise, more time would be wasted. By the time they arrived, it would likely be too late.
"Fatty, let's take turns driving. You're driving a bit too fast. We need to concentrate, otherwise, we might get into an accident. It's better if we switch drivers."
Fatty didn't try to be tough as he usually did and chose to listen to Ye Tiancheng. Although they had been living a good life at Hou Mingzhu's villa and the Su family during this time, and he had gained about ten pounds, Ye Tiancheng didn't feel particularly healthy. Perhaps he was too lazy and hadn't exercised much, nor had he had the chance to use his shovel to slay demons. He felt his life had become too decadent, with flabby muscles and a body in a sub-healthy state.
"Fatty, I feel your condition isn't great. You should eat less and exercise more recently."
Even Ye Tiancheng had noticed the problem. Fatty had some things he didn't dare to mention, such as his recent obsession with playing video games. He often played them day and night, which naturally led to a sub-healthy state. After all, staying up late was very detrimental to one's health.
"I understand, Brother Ye. Don't worry, I'm full of energy when I'm out. I don't need much sleep. As long as there are monsters for me to fight."
Monsters were not common, but the construction site was sure to have attracted many skilled individuals from all directions, and it was likely that there would be a struggle.
Ye Tiancheng felt a bit drowsy, possibly from playing with his daughter. Children truly had boundless energy. Just arranging building blocks nearly exhausted Ye Tiancheng. He was only in his early twenties, yet he already felt his eyesight failing. After staring at the building blocks for a long time, he couldn't make sense of anything. Eventually, his eyes couldn't take it anymore, so he let his daughter play by herself.
"I'm going to sleep for a bit. I'll set an alarm for half an hour later, and then I'll switch drivers. You concentrate, and absolutely do not make any mistakes. No matter what, our safety comes first."
Fatty agreed wholeheartedly. Ye Tiancheng massaged his temples. After his headache slightly subsided, he closed his eyes to rest.
However, before Ye Tiancheng had even slept for ten minutes, there was a sudden crash. The impact caused Ye Tiancheng's head to hit the seat in front of him, and he was thrown forward. With such a massive impact, Ye Tiancheng woke up instantly.
"Fatty, what are you doing? Luckily I was wearing a seatbelt, otherwise, you would have thrown me out!"
Ye Tiancheng was sleeping soundly and was suddenly woken up. Anyone would be upset, and it was perfectly normal to be agitated. It would be strange if he wasn't.
"It's nothing serious, hold on. I think I accidentally hit an animal. I'll get out and take a look in a moment."
They were on a rather secluded stretch of road. Normally, there would be guardrails along such roads, so animals shouldn't appear. Of course, some animals were fearless and would slip through gaps and wander onto the road. Furthermore, there were no speed limits on this road, so hitting an animal wasn't entirely unexpected. Fatty had experienced similar incidents before and didn't think much of it. However, today felt a bit unnerving. The animal seemed very sluggish. Even when animals were hit before, they would run away. This one seemed to have no intention of running and even approached them. This situation made one suspect that something was indeed a bit eerie.
Ye Tiancheng also looked perplexed. At this moment, Fatty quickly got out of the car to check. The situation outside was indeed quite dire; it was a dead deer.
However, this deer was no ordinary creature. Its eyes were rolled back, showing a grayish-white color. Anyone with a bit of common sense knew that this was definitely not normal. Fatty crouched beside it and looked, his face contorting in pain.
"Brother Ye, we haven't even reached the construction site yet, and strange things are already happening. This is truly eerie and seems intended to disgust us."