Hou Mingzhu now deeply regretted underestimating Ye Tiancheng. If she hadn't, she wouldn't have fallen into such a predicament. Because of her underestimation, she was practically finished. Only those who underestimate others would end up in such a state.
"Perhaps you should change your perspective," a person who often served her said. "Otherwise, you'll have no chance, let alone the ability to succeed."
"Then what do you suggest we do? This guy is truly detestable. I wish I could flay his skin and eat his bones."
"What else can we do now? We can only go with the flow and not push ourselves too hard. You understand better than I do what kind of disaster that might bring." As he spoke, he felt a deep sense of sorrow.
It was precisely because of these feelings that his heart was on the verge of collapse. It had to be said that she truly regretted offending Ye Tiancheng now.
Meanwhile, Ye Tiancheng was actively pursuing his own agenda, having already grasped the woman's movements.
He knew this woman would surely find unconventional people to deal with him, so Ye Tiancheng had to be prepared for her.
How to prepare for her had become his most critical concern.
This was the very reason he was acting this way.
Given this, Ye Tiancheng wanted to diligently achieve his goal, which was to confront the Mountain Serpent organization.
Mo Daxian, having grasped all of this, now had Ye Tiancheng's primary objective: how to extract the most advantageous intelligence from this fellow and then make a decision.
The current situation was far from ideal for Ye Tiancheng; it was fraught with complex factors.
It was precisely because of these complex factors that he considered the possibility of failure. If he failed this time, the impact on him would be immeasurable. It was this fear of failure that made him feel he should do something, or strive for something for certain reasons. Although Ye Tiancheng had obtained the intelligence he needed, transforming it into something he could utilize was quite complicated. Because these things were so complex, it led to more issues. Ye Tiancheng didn't want to dwell on it, as thinking too much would only add to his burden. Therefore, he immediately began a new round of planning, the latest plan being how to gain more effective control over his destiny.
In another location, Mo Daxian of the Mountain Serpent organization was leading his subordinates in a new plan.
This plan was crucial to their success because they had identified a key factor: Ye Tiancheng was planning an attack.
"We absolutely cannot allow this to happen. We must prevent it at all costs."
A bold and fervent idea emerged in his mind. Mo Daxian decided to challenge Ye Tiancheng. The simplest way was to eliminate Ye Tiancheng.
He had two particularly capable subordinates: one named Dog Ear and the other Monkey Tail.
"I never imagined I would encounter these guys. This is truly unexpected," he said with a wry smile, his expression one of pity.
"If you cannot surpass them, then you can only accept this fate." She felt extremely stifled by such matters, having grown accustomed to it. When there was no way to change it, she could only accept the challenge.
There were many unimaginable and incomprehensible things occurring in his mind. Sometimes, many things were unavoidable for everyone. So, he wondered how he could achieve his goals.
While pursuing his goals, he also had to consider how to become even more formidable.
This was, of course, the desired outcome for these wicked individuals.
The desired outcome for these individuals was already clear. Under certain circumstances, at certain times, many things had gradually faded away, but these people had not learned their lesson. Because they had not learned, they were eager to display their strength. Under certain circumstances and at certain times, some things had far surpassed others' thoughts. It was this very thought that gradually formed a strange phenomenon: Ye Tiancheng had no idea what the side effects of this power would be.
"This is beyond my imagination, and it also fills me with dread."
"Perhaps only after experiencing these things will I feel any pressure." Ye Tiancheng indeed felt a great deal of pressure. It was precisely because of this pressure that he gradually gained motivation. No matter what, he had to persist in pursuing his ideals. That is to say, no matter what difficulties he encountered, he would absolutely continue to exert this power. That is to say, he absolutely had to do this, regardless of the cost or hardship, it would not affect his ultimate thoughts and decisions. It was these most important thoughts and decisions that supported his resolute determination.
Making such difficult decisions required great courage and strength; it wasn't simply a matter of wanting something.
It was precisely because he made such a choice that the outcome became so terrifying and troublesome. What he had in mind had gradually taken shape, surpassing his intended goals. It was for this very reason.
To Ye Tiancheng's surprise, Mo Daxian's men soon arrived before him. Mo Daxian's two most formidable subordinates, Monkey Tail and Dog Ear.
These two individuals expressed their most powerful demeanor towards Ye Tiancheng in a laughable manner, by staring at his face.
Ye Tiancheng never dreamed that such individuals would be his enemies. The expressions on their faces were absolutely disgusting to Ye Tiancheng. He felt they deserved a good thrashing, but some things were not as simple as one wished. Time would change everything, and the contours of destiny were about to be rewritten.
For many reasons, Ye Tiancheng was looked down upon by these people. The primary reason was... Ye Tiancheng possessed the strangest ideas and very peculiar methods.
Perhaps these methods made them extremely uncomfortable, but for the sake of victory, they disregarded it. The situation was urgent. To become more formidable, one needed to master more skills. Without skills, one couldn't survive in this world and might be completely devoured, leaving no trace behind. After experiencing many things, Ye Tiancheng gradually understood this principle, and now he revered it.
In simple terms, he would fulfill his thoughts according to his own will, no matter how difficult the task. These two, Mo Daxian's lackeys, were also his first and second most prized generals.
Although their names were unpleasant, they were a formidable combination. None of their subordinates had ever escaped alive from their hands.
These two were notorious and extremely powerful figures in the underworld. Because of this, anyone who knew them would be terrified upon hearing their names and flee in haste.
Seeing these two fellows looking like respectable individuals, Ye Tiancheng found it strange and wondered about their identities. Seeing that Ye Tiancheng remained indifferent to their combined presence, Dog Ear and Monkey Tail were puzzled.
Perhaps they never dreamed that the person standing before them was someone possessing fragments of the Nuwa Stone and the Fuxi Qin.
It was likely because he had such trump cards that he didn't take these two seriously at all. Seeing Ye Tiancheng's nonchalance, the two were so enraged that their spirits were about to leap out.
"I say, you brat, why are you so calm towards us? By all logic, you should be kneeling and begging us," Monkey Tail immediately spoke. Seeing their animalistic behavior, Ye Tiancheng pointed at their noses and cursed, "Don't you know if you're a hybrid of humans and monsters, or what? You look like that. If you don't hurry up and die, you'll surely pollute the earth and affect the ecosystem."
These two had only bullied others their entire lives; no one had ever been able to bully them. Therefore, they found it very strange why this person before them dared to oppose them and act so arrogantly. They chuckled bitterly, "I really don't know where you get the courage to say such things in front of us. If you were clever, you wouldn't act like this. Therefore, I think you truly deserve to die. I am from the Mountain Serpent."
"From the Mountain Serpent?" At this moment, Sun Dasheng was standing behind Ye Tiancheng.
Sun Dasheng spoke before Ye Tiancheng could, primarily because he wanted to impress Ye Tiancheng. With this intention and approach, he wished to display his extraordinary abilities before Ye Tiancheng to gain his favor. Yet, he had almost forgotten the previous slaughter that had scared him so much he nearly wet his pants, and he still dared to show off here. Ye Tiancheng didn't understand what gave this fellow his confidence.
It was precisely because he didn't quite understand that he wanted to understand. Humans are such beings, filled with all sorts of contradictions. It was precisely because of these contradictions that their most sincere thoughts emerged.
If one cannot fulfill their dreams, everything will turn into an illusion.
At this very moment, absolute pressure had built up, making Sun Dasheng consider retreating. However, no matter what, he couldn't show his timidity in front of these two.
"I say, can you do it? If not, don't force yourself. Forcing yourself will bring very bad retribution." Ye Tiancheng's meaning was very clear; he hoped Sun Dasheng would understand his thoughts and actions. But sometimes, wishful thinking can be agonizing, and you won't even understand why you're doing it or why you've chosen so many pointless things.
And in this world, there are never so many "whys." There is only the question of why one cannot fulfill their dreams according to their own will or thoughts. In reality, dreams are simple; it is because you have pursuits that you have spirit.
"You brat, your legs are trembling with fear, yet you dare to duel with the two of us? You are truly laughable." This statement was not mere boasting. Dog Ear's objective was to save time in combat; he didn't want to duel with such trash. In his world, for someone lacking courage, Dog Ear felt this person was not worthy in an instant.
"I never imagined, Sun Dasheng, that in their eyes, you are just scum. They completely look down on you."
Ye Tiancheng could see from their disdainful gazes that they simply didn't understand. He was not interested in these fellows. Their eyes revealed their disgust and contempt towards him. These fellows liked those with strong combat power, such as Ye Tiancheng standing before them.
Unfortunately, Ye Tiancheng didn't want to help anyone. In his world, he just wanted to watch others fight; sometimes, he also needed to rest.
He had no interest in others' battles and didn't want to get involved. If he got involved, what difficulties would he face?
This was simply unpredictable. Ye Tiancheng didn't want to understand these things he couldn't comprehend. Often, he didn't even know what he was doing; he was feeling sleepy.
This is because everyone, at some point, falls into a state of confusion and uncertainty. It is precisely because of too much confusion and uncertainty that such consequences arise. The reason Ye Tiancheng was so troubled was entirely because he didn't know how to grasp those things. For him, many things didn't need to be asked about or taken seriously; one only needed to deal with fate as it came, and life would be more comfortable. The more one resists the difficult things in life, the less one can overcome them. And if one cannot overcome them, the more one feels powerless. It was precisely because so many things happened that Ye Tiancheng felt immense fear.
These fears would gradually manifest, gradually affecting his mood, and even more so, his future. Others might say his life was like a withered wildflower, but that wasn't the case. He simply wanted to live the life he desired, enjoying infinite pleasure in these fleeting days. Growing from a child to an adult is a very difficult thing. Some people live their entire lives without knowing what their life is for. Currently, Ye Tiancheng was also vague; he didn't know what was within it.
Therefore, the dream he persisted in and the goal he wanted to achieve were actually very simple: to take things as they come. If he could do what he planned, it would be remarkable. 80% of people can't even do their own plans. At that time, they would develop resentment, feeling that the world had wronged them.
At this moment, Ye Tiancheng saw something that made him very serious: many things had surpassed his imagination.
"I never imagined the problem was this simple, not complicated at all." A hint of sadness appeared on his face, as if he had become an immortal but didn't know how to take the elixir.
"I say, you two brats, have you chosen your formation to deal with us two? We are the Monkey-Dog combination, a very formidable combination. We were once famous in the assassin world; the whole world couldn't find such a powerful combination as ours. Therefore, we are called peerless."
Ye Tiancheng dug his nose and said, "Don't bore me with all that nonsense. What I want to tell you now is, don't talk so much nonsense in front of me. Talking nonsense can get you killed." The purpose and reason for this were to tell these people that one must be low-key; if one is not low-key, they might die.
It was roughly for this reason that Ye Tiancheng had many strange thoughts. What consequences and origins these strange thoughts would generally produce was self-evident.
"Sun Dasheng, you should train yourself. Because you share the same tone as other males, does that make you a man? If the Great Sage Equaling Heaven knew you shared his name but wasn't as powerful, he would surely look down on you."
"I say, brat, isn't he a character from a book? Such a person doesn't exist in the world, does he?" Monkey Tail and Dog Ear laughed because they heard Ye Tiancheng's subordinate call himself Sun Dasheng. How could this not make them find it ridiculous? The most ridiculous thing in this world is for someone to impersonate a celebrity, and this celebrity is entirely fictional, completely fabricated by novel writers. How could they not find it strange that these people actually believed it?
But in Ye Tiancheng's view, it wasn't funny at all. And whether Sun Dasheng existed or not had nothing to do with him. Because this person was already well-known, in a sense, such fictional characters could be considered living people. And some living people, once they die, are quickly forgotten, and even the trace of their existence is unknown, which is equivalent to being completely dead. A person is dead when others forget them. Therefore, although Sun Dasheng is a fictional character, he is a well-known figure. It can be said that fabricated people are also living people.
Ye Tiancheng felt that these two fellows simply didn't understand human relationships, so he didn't want to say much more to them. He felt that the more he spoke to them, the more it would reveal his ignorance and incompetence. Therefore, Ye Tiancheng felt it was better not to waste his breath on them.
Since Sun Dasheng refused to go into battle, and Ye Tiancheng didn't want to go either, he kicked Sun Dasheng, who then flew out like a vine.
"I never imagined you'd walk right into our trap, hahahaha! You brat, you really look down on us to bring this out for us to fight."
Dog Ear and Monkey Tail shouted ferociously. In their world, no one had ever dared to underestimate their existence. If anyone underestimated their existence, they would surely die without a burial place. Therefore, his great anger was not without reason. At this moment, he lunged at Sun Dasheng, leaping into the air towards Ye Tiancheng. Ye Tiancheng was already prepared. He had planned to deal with these fellows because he had long since obtained information about the Mountain Serpent organization and knew they were colluding with Hou Mingzhu. Given these reasons, he decided to cause trouble for these guys.