"This guy should be quite formidable. If he hadn't merged with that guy wearing glasses, we might not have been able to defeat him so easily."
Lin Xue was quite shocked by the sacrifice of the bespectacled man. She had never expected someone like him to know how to give up his life, to abandon the self for the greater good.
"What a shame. I always looked down on that dead glasses-wearing guy. Turns out he was living just fine. Now that I finally think of him as a man, he's dead. It's truly a pity."
Ye Tiancheng was still struggling to come to terms with it. After all, a living person had just died like this. He still didn't know how he would explain this to Huang Mao later.
"Master, don't be sad. Look, there's a river here. What is that flashing thing on the river?"
It was actually a snow lotus. It seemed that the conditions for a snow lotus to bloom were very strict, requiring an absolute prerequisite. Now that this monster filled with dark energy had perished, perhaps this was the beginning of everything.
On the surface, everything seemed to have returned to zero, but in reality, wasn't this also a new beginning? This was actually a good thing; it was better than nothing happening at all.
Lin Xue used her spiritual energy to pluck that snow lotus. As the spiritual energy was sent out, the snow lotus floated in mid-air, emitting a faint, subtle fragrance.
After receiving it, Ye Tiancheng immediately ate it. For him, this snow lotus had a very good effect in suppressing dark energy, making it extremely important to him.
After eating it, Ye Tiancheng could clearly feel that his heart was no longer so irritable. It was as if he had instantly calmed down. This feeling was truly wonderful.
"It seems the snow lotus's effect is indeed powerful. I estimate that after eating it, I won't have that uncomfortable feeling anymore."
Back then, Ye Tiancheng had been completely controlled by the dark energy, and even now, it was a psychological shadow that he couldn't forget. But after eating this snow lotus, he felt completely different. He no longer felt that pain.
"That's good. Let's go back. Everything that needed to be done has been accomplished."
The master and disciple returned. Huang Mao was waiting outside the door, curled up into a ball. He looked quite pathetic when he was huddled there.
There was no longer any need to stay here, so Ye Tiancheng prepared to pack up quickly and release the bear cub back into the forest. Ye Tiancheng also had to begin a new journey. This place was merely a temporary stop. After leaving here, he would immediately go to find Fatty.
Fatty was alone in the hospital, and he didn't know how he was doing. As Fatty's brother, Fatty had been nothing but good to him. Therefore, in return, Ye Tiancheng definitely had to comfort his good brother properly. How could he bear to let his brother suffer so much alone?
The four of them set off together and first went to Fatty's hospital. Fatty was truly a sociable person, actively finding other patients in the hospital. When Ye Tiancheng arrived, he found that Fatty didn't look like a patient at all; he was having a great time with those people.
"Fatty, I can't bear to disturb you. Have you already considered this place your home? You seem to be thriving here."
Upon hearing Ye Tiancheng's voice, Fatty couldn't have been happier. It was like a pet finally seeing its owner after a long time. He quickly rushed over.
Fatty hugged Ye Tiancheng tightly, like a koala. Ye Tiancheng could barely breathe.
"Take it easy. I feel like I'm going to suffocate."
Ye Tiancheng pleaded, and Fatty finally let him go. Even as he let go, he didn't forget to plant a firm kiss on Ye Tiancheng's face, which made Ye Tiancheng a bit flustered.
"Alright, how can you be so greasy? I'm truly impressed by you."
Ye Tiancheng was helpless. This Fatty sometimes turned into a child in front of him. Whenever this happened, Ye Tiancheng felt his heart melting, but he still pretended to be disgusted on the surface. He couldn't let his buddy see that he was deeply touched. He could only try to cover up all his emotions with complaints.
"Brother Ye, it's because I genuinely miss you. Don't be too disgusted with me. I truly miss you, and I love no one but you."
As soon as he said that, Ye Tiancheng was startled and immediately pushed Fatty away.
"Keep your boundaries in check, okay? I'm telling you in advance, I don't like men."
To show his comfort, even after saying that, Ye Tiancheng still gave Fatty a gentle hug.
"Regardless, it's great to see you safe and sound."
Previously, whenever Ye Tiancheng had nightmares, he would dream of something happening to Fatty. Every time that happened, he felt particularly heartbroken. Now, seeing the living person in front of him, and still being so glib, Ye Tiancheng felt that as long as Fatty was alive, everything still had hope.
After so many twists and turns, they could finally have a peaceful meal together. However, before they could even finish eating, Ye Tiancheng just learned that something had recently happened to the grandson of Liu Lanying, the village chief of Dashicun.
People had been falling ill consecutively these past two days. When something happened, the most panicked person was Liu Lanying, the village chief. However, Liu Lanying didn't even know what was happening, making her extremely flustered.
"Brother Ye, please come back quickly and help me. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do."
Ye Tiancheng rarely saw Liu Lanying so flustered. That girl seemed to have an innate maturity that was different from ordinary people from the start. But today was different; he could clearly feel that it was very different.
However, something had indeed happened to Dashicun this time.
In the face of true disaster, everyone is very small. No matter how nicely one speaks, one cannot face it calmly.
"Don't worry, and don't cry. I'll handle things. Don't worry, there definitely won't be any problems."
Ye Tiancheng had to give Liu Lanying a reassurance at this moment. Although that girl seemed fine, she was actually very sensitive. Any little thing happening would be a disaster for Liu Lanying. Therefore, he had to help her get through this hurdle.
"I believe you, Brother Ye. But you must hurry back. I'm waiting for you. As long as you're here, my hope won't be in vain."
Hearing Liu Lanying say this, Ye Tiancheng dared not delay any longer. After the group finished their meal, they quickly set off. Fatty was driving during the return journey, and the entire process was quite smooth.
However, Ye Tiancheng was worried about Fatty's health. Several times he told Fatty that his body hadn't fully recovered and there was no rush to drive. But Fatty still felt that he was used to being in that position. If he were suddenly asked not to do it, Fatty would find it a bit hard to accept.
"Brother Ye, please let me drive. At least I feel more at ease doing what I'm good at. Don't treat me like someone else; I'm not a patient."
"I understand. Then you must take care of yourself. If you feel unwell, switch with me immediately."
One great thing about Fatty is that he agrees to things very readily and always greets you with a smile, making you feel very cheerful.
When they reached a fork in the road, Ye Tiancheng told Fatty, "The incident that happened in Liu Lanying's village, I can handle it. There's no need to worry about anything else now. I'll give you a task, and you complete it well. Take the Jiang family grandparents to the location I've given you. There's a school I donated there. That school specifically helps those who are lagging behind their peers. Then, you can let Jiang Yunsheng attend school."
Ye Tiancheng was doing a good deed again. In this situation, Fatty would definitely agree wholeheartedly. "Brother Ye, please rest assured. I don't have many good qualities, but I truly enjoy helping people do good deeds. When I help others, I feel fulfilled."
It was rare to see Ye Tiancheng and Fatty working so hard for his affairs. The Jiang family grandparents were very moved, especially Grandma Jiang. She could clearly feel the kindness of Ye Tiancheng and Fatty. In this indifferent era, having two people so willing to help her, and so willingly without asking for any reward, was extremely rare.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Ye."
Grandma Jiang was very happy, but at the same time, tears welled up in her eyes. It felt a little contradictory, but fortunately, the main emotion was happiness.
"You're welcome. Let's get going. The child has already been delayed too much; we can't delay any further."
Ye Tiancheng's words were indeed true. The Jiang family used to make a living by tomb raiding. This was common knowledge for everyone. Tomb raiding was indeed a quick way to make money, but it also lacked great virtue. Especially now, this practice was no longer accepted, and there was always a risk of major problems. Therefore, the children of the Jiang family must find another way out.
Ye Tiancheng had even heard that the child's father also engaged in such a profession, which was why he lost his life. This was a life lived on the edge of a knife. It was better to return to a normal life.
The楼主 (Lóuzhǔ -楼主) had also communicated with Grandma Jiang before. They should have returned to normal life long ago. Yesterday, they moved to a new place where no one knew their name. The child from the Jiang family could directly attend school like ordinary children, studying diligently.
Once he had a diploma, everything would be much easier. Even finding a very ordinary job, working nine to five, would be fine. At least life would have hope, unlike before, where a promising young individual could suddenly die.
"Before you leave, I have one more request. Grandma Jiang, no matter what your situation is in the future, you must promise me one thing: never let the child fall back into the troubles of his ancestors. You must help him distance himself from the Jiang family's grievances as much as possible. If necessary, tell me, and we can change locations."
The Jiang family was a prominent family of tomb raiders, so they had offended too many people. They couldn't be counted by individuals, but by surnames, and there were an overwhelming number of them. It was likely that ten fingers plus ten toes wouldn't be enough to count them all. In this situation, they could only try their best to sever ties with the past.
Because no one could guarantee when an enemy might suddenly appear, Grandma Jiang would have to be very careful.
"I understand. I will try my best. Please rest assured. We will never forget your great kindness to our Jiang family."
Before leaving, Grandma Jiang also gave Ye Tiancheng a lot of ginger. Perhaps it was as a thank you gift. Realizing she had nothing else to give, she could only offer something that was most useful to Ye Tiancheng and also quite precious to the Jiang family.
"Don't rush. Take your time. I wish you a safe journey."
Before leaving, the child from the Jiang family ran over and hugged Ye Tiancheng, very reluctant to part. The little child kept thanking Ye Tiancheng, which also made Ye Tiancheng feel quite touched.