Ye Tiancheng really didn't want to get into a fight if he could avoid it. Hei Zi didn't even give Ye Tiancheng the urge to hit him; he just found him incredibly annoying.
"Have you heard of the Black Dragon Fist?"
This was Hei Zi's greatest pride, his most powerful move. Most cultivators were no match for him.
Ye Tiancheng wasn't surprised; he had already experienced it before.
"I've heard of it, but it's still no match for me. Your so-called Black Dragon Fist is fine for dealing with other idiots, but against me, it's still a bit lacking."
Ye Tiancheng was so confident because he knew that Hei Zi in front of him was at the eighth level of the Qi Refining stage, while Ye Tiancheng was already in the Golden Core realm.
The Golden Core realm surpassed the Qi Refining stage. One could absorb the energy of heaven and earth, convert it into power, and replenish their energy while fighting. How could such a person be easy to deal with?
"You're in the Golden Core realm?"
"It seems you're not that stupid if you can see my true strength. Now that you understand, you won't insist on fighting me, will you? I feel it's better if we don't fight. Fighting would damage our relationship and might even injure you."
Ye Tiancheng seriously suspected that Hei Zi was bragging. At his age, it was impossible to reach such a realm unless he was possessed. Therefore, Hei Zi didn't listen to Ye Tiancheng at all, thinking the man was just there to show off and swindle.
As for the so-called Golden Core realm, Hei Zi must have misjudged. Even the most skilled archer can miss a shot; how could it be so accurate?
Hei Zi actually made a move. It seemed he wanted to settle a score, and Ye Tiancheng couldn't save him.
Hei Zi unleashed his ultimate move, his fist technique, erupting with immense impact. The sharp sound in the air made Ye Tiancheng's ears very uncomfortable.
Everyone in the bar felt this anomaly. However, they suspected it was an earthquake, and no one dared to think it was a duel between experts.
"It's not good, everyone run! It's an earthquake!"
Someone shouted, causing utter chaos. Everyone scrambled to escape as if anyone who ran a step slower would be buried alive in the bar.
The situation became even more chaotic, with screams echoing everywhere. Everyone was busy trying to save their lives, except for Ye Tiancheng and Hei Zi, who remained unmoving, locked in their endless battle.
They exchanged only a few moves before Hei Zi began to show signs of weakness, while Ye Tiancheng remained calm.
The more this happened, the more anxious Hei Zi became. When one is anxious, their defenses are often insufficient. At a critical moment, Ye Tiancheng spotted a weakness he could exploit.
Ye Tiancheng's strike was accurate, just like in his dream. Hei Zi's leg bone broke, and he fell to the ground.
"I told you not to provoke me, but you insisted on not listening. Now that it's come to this, you can't blame me!"
Hei Zi was in too much pain to speak, sweat beading on his forehead and dripping onto the ground.
"Yuan Yuan, he just ambushed me. Otherwise, he would never be my match. You must stay far away from such a treacherous man. Don't be fooled by his sweet talk; he's a scumbag."
Even at this point, Hei Zi was still thinking about the young girl, Li Yuan Yuan. It seemed he was truly a devoted lover.
"Are you alright, Brother Hei Zi? Your leg seems broken. Please don't move. I'll call an ambulance to rescue you right away."
Perhaps women are naturally compassionate towards the weak. Whether beautiful or not, all women possess a certain maternal radiance. Sympathizing with the weaker party is their common trait.
"Sir, I think I've seen you in the newspaper before. If I'm not mistaken, you are Ye Tiancheng. You were just toying with me, but your attack was too ruthless."
Li Yuan Yuan, who had previously been impressed by Ye Tiancheng, now felt that Ye Tiancheng had been too harsh and excessive after seeing him defeat Hei Zi.
Aren't strong people supposed to be admired? It seemed she still didn't understand women. The saying "a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea" was indeed very true.
"Miss Li, please don't be angry. I was just looking for my friend. Hei Zi insulted me first, and I had already advised him not to fight, but he insisted on not listening."
Ye Tiancheng truly couldn't understand how someone like Hei Zi, who liked to show off but was weak, a man destined for tragedy, could have a woman speak up for him. This world was truly chaotic.
"Are you talking about that fatty? He tried to molest me after drinking, so I had security take him away. If he doesn't pay, he won't be allowed to leave."
Ye Tiancheng didn't know if the fatty had lost his mind due to alcohol, but based on his understanding of him, the fatty shouldn't be that kind of person.
Ye Tiancheng didn't know the truth yet, but everything would only be concluded after the fatty woke up. Ye Tiancheng believed in his brother and would never believe outsiders.
"Hand over my friend quickly. Even if you want to resolve this, it should be after he's sober. He's completely unconscious now, so you can say whatever you want. Do you think I'm that easy to fool?"
Ye Tiancheng was truly frustrated. He had had enough of these people, who were like ants that he could easily crush. Yet, Ye Tiancheng had to abide by the rules of this world and not act against them.
This was a form of cruelty for the powerful Ye Tiancheng. He had to constantly suppress his emotions, even pretending to be ordinary to live within these rules.
"I won't give you the person. Mr. Ye, aren't you very rich? I'm not asking for much, just one million. With one million, this matter will be settled. Even if Fatty molested me, I would feel at ease with this compensation."
Ye Tiancheng was simply shocked. Although this woman was quite beautiful and had a good figure, putting aside whether Fatty would do such a thing first, even if Fatty had done something to this woman, one million was still too much.
"Are you trying to swindle me like a nouveau riche? One million is more than enough to sleep with a popular female celebrity, isn't it? Where did you get the idea that you're worth that much?"
"My worth is definitely not one million, but you, Mr. Ye, are. You're doing so well now; everyone knows you have so many businesses. One million is a drop in the bucket for you. I believe your brother would be willing, right? Men shouldn't be stingy; once they are, they lose all their charm."
That was quite a funny statement. In fact, Ye Tiancheng sometimes felt that some people, while being utterly deplorable themselves, would use such things to put others down.
For example, Li Yuan Yuan had fallen into the vortex of greed. It seemed she recognized nothing but money. Ye Tiancheng truly couldn't communicate with her.
"Forget one million, I wouldn't give you a hundred yuan. With your attitude, I hate arrogant women like you the most. You lack the charm that women should have. Why don't you learn to be gentler like other women?"
"I am who I am, a different kind of firework. Why should I learn from others? I think I'm fine just the way I am."
That expression was somewhat familiar. Ye Tiancheng seemed to have seen it before. When Li Yuan Yuan got fierce, she truly had a certain presence.
"Alright, enough nonsense. I don't want to haggle with you. It's one million. Give me the money, and I'll release your brother. Otherwise, I'll call the police and say he tried to molest me."
Little Fatty was a businessman now. If such news spread, it would be difficult for him to conduct his affairs in the future. Ye Tiancheng believed that Little Fatty was not that kind of person. In such a situation, he naturally wanted to protect his brother and couldn't let his brother be wrongly accused like this.
"I definitely won't give you the money. I know you have an older brother named Li Yaoyang. I'll tell you clearly, even if he's very evil, he's still no match for me. If you don't want him to get hurt, I advise you not to call him."
Ye Tiancheng was truly like a prophet, knowing everything. With such words, Li Yuan Yuan was indeed a little scared.
"You even know my brother Li Yaoyang. Are you scared? So you're deliberately saying this."
"Do you take me for a fool? Would I be afraid of Li Yaoyang? I'm afraid even if you brought a hundred people of your brother's caliber, I wouldn't be afraid."
"Heh heh, I'll call him right now. Ye Tiancheng, if you have the guts, say that in front of my brother. Don't be so self-important. What kind of skill is it to brag in front of a woman like me? If you can truly fight my brother head-on, then I'll give you credit. I hate boastful men the most."
It was truly hard to guess this woman's mind. The more Ye Tiancheng wanted her not to do something, the more Li Yuan Yuan insisted on doing it. Wasn't this just defying him?
"Fine, I can't stop you anyway. Then call him. I'll cripple him too, and he can be hospitalized with your lover Hei Zi. That way, you can also maintain your relationship, wouldn't that be perfect?"
Ye Tiancheng actually thought for a moment. The reason he was still entangled with these mixed crowds of commoners wasn't just because he had money but lacked power. Everyone he met didn't fear him but wanted to extort something from a rich person.
Especially women like Li Yuan Yuan, who were highly sensitive to rich men. A glance at the newspaper was enough for her to remember, which showed her cunning and methods.
"It will only take me a few minutes. Ye Tiancheng, just wait. My brother will be here soon. I only hope that after my brother arrives, you can continue to pretend. If you get beaten bloody and don't beg for mercy, then I, Li Yuan Yuan, will admire you as a true man."
Li Yuan Yuan crossed her arms and waited for her elder brother to arrive. Ye Tiancheng had dreamed in his dream that Li Yaoyang had a very miserable time upon arrival. The gold chains he wore all over his body didn't protect him; instead, he was terribly abused by Ye Tiancheng. Ye Tiancheng didn't want it to happen again; he found it tedious and uninteresting.
But this Li Yuan Yuan was truly unreasonable, looking at Ye Tiancheng with a proud expression, her chin slightly raised, her eyes filled with disdainful arrogance.
"Can we not make things so troublesome? I'm really fed up. Hurry up and release Fatty. That will save a lot of trouble, and it's a win-win situation. Isn't that good?"
"Why should I just release him like that? The matter of that damned fatty molesting me is just going to be forgotten? Don't think I'm so easy to talk to. I'm starting to regret it now; I feel like one million is too little. I should have asked you for ten million. The more I think about Fatty, the angrier I get."
As Li Yuan Yuan was speaking, the people in the bar, who had just been scared away, now saw a woman with an ethereal aura enter from the door, making her stand out.
Upon seeing Su Mu Xian, Ye Tiancheng suddenly remembered that Su Mu Xian had also appeared in his dream. Now, everything was falling into place.
"Li Yuan Yuan, I advise you to stay away from her. Don't be fooled by her ethereal appearance; she's about to slap you."