Chapter 736: The Ultimate Realm of Bullying the Weak and Fearing the Strong

"In what way did I set you up?" Ye Xiu asked, struggling to suppress his laughter.

"Let me break it down for you," Nan Xi Master said, her mind gradually clearing. "The Golden Family sent me to bring Kristina back, but she ended up in Huang Quan’s hands. That’s my fault, and I’ll surely be executed if I return. And you had Ming Yue tell the Golden Family that I was killed by Huang Quan. This means I have no choice but to cooperate with you. If I were to show my face now, the Golden Family would assume I’ve defected to you. Then, they would not only send assassins after me but also dispatch forces to eradicate Taoism." At this point, Nan Xi Master became furious. "And you still claim you didn’t set me and Taoism up?"

Ye Xiu took a deep breath. "Auntie—bah, Master, listen to me. If the Golden Family learns that Huang Quan killed you, what will they do?"

Nan Xi Master fell silent, staring blankly at Ye Xiu.

Seeing his opening, Ye Xiu continued, "The Golden Family would surely incite Taoism to avenge you, wouldn’t they? And as a bonus, they’d have Taoism come to Biluo Island to rescue Kristina. By then, Taoism would be safe, no longer living under the rule of the three Judicator Families."

As Nan Xi Master mulled over his words, she found more and more truth in them. Suddenly, she froze. "Wait a minute. After all that talk, your real goal is to pull Taoism over to your side and force us to rebel against the three Judicator Families, isn’t it?"

This woman is no pushover... Ye Xiu wiped his mouth to hide the cunning smile on his lips.

Just then, Qin Qing spoke up. "Nan Xi Master, you need to understand one thing: you’re a prisoner now. Even without asking for your opinion, Ye Xiu can still tell the Golden Family you were killed by Huang Quan, and Taoism will still come for revenge. If Taoism continues to refuse to rebel, Ye Xiu will wipe you out himself, without the three Judicator Families even needing to lift a finger."

Nan Xi Master exploded in anger. "Ye Xiu, your wife is too wicked!"

"I’m even more wicked," Ye Xiu shrugged. "Because I would absolutely do it."

A mouthful of porridge got stuck in Nan Xi Master’s throat, nearly choking her to death. She suddenly realized she had no choice but to side with Ye Xiu. If she sided with him, Taoism would follow him to rebel against the three Judicator Families, and they might even win. If she refused, she would die, and when Taoism came to Biluo Island to avenge her, they would also die at Ye Xiu’s hands.

"So this is what it feels like to have boarded a pirate ship," Nan Xi Master said, her face a mask of despair.

Ye Xiu and Qin Qing simply smiled without saying a word. Just like that, their forces to oppose the three Judicator Families had grown a bit stronger.

「After the meal」

Ye Xiu hopped on a bicycle, preparing to find Hachi at the Tiansha Association headquarters. He pedaled along the highway of the Abandoned City. Suddenly, he noticed that wherever he went, the Mutated Beasts were all giving him lecherous stares, just like the way Pipi Pig looked at him.

What’s going on?

"Ye Xiu." A familiar voice called out.

Ye Xiu stopped his bicycle and turned his head, seeing Dong Puti, the representative of the ’Alliance of Those Who Owe Ye Xiu 2500 Lives,’ running toward him from a distance.

"I heard from seniors like Wang Jianhan last night. We all misunderstood you. I apologize for my actions at the summit," Dong Puti said gracefully as she reached him.

"I didn’t mind," Ye Xiu smiled. "If that’s all you came for, you can head back."

"Where are you going? Can you take me with you? I want to go for a ride," Dong Puti said.

Ye Xiu considered it for a moment. "Alright, get on!"

Get on?

Dong Puti glanced at the bicycle’s rear seat and, after a moment’s hesitation, sat down sideways, her arms immediately wrapping around Ye Xiu’s waist.

So bold? Ye Xiu hadn’t expected her to be so direct, but he didn’t mind and began pedaling out of the city.

The Abandoned City was a small city—not particularly large, but not tiny either. Pedaling a bicycle all the way to the Tiansha Association would indeed take a fair bit of time. However, with a bicycle cruising down a wide, deserted highway, a man carrying a woman who was hugging him from behind, the picture was quite romantic.

As the bicycle passed the residential complex where members of Heaven Net were staying, which Yan Long had renamed the ’Xuanse Complex,’ a guard at the gate ran out to block his path. The guard, one of Yan Long’s disciples, called out, "Ye Xiu?" then exclaimed joyfully, "Haha, Ye Xiu, I didn’t expect to see you here."

"What is it?" Ye Xiu asked.

"What is it?" the guard snorted coldly. "Of course there’s something! My master has been dying to beat you up. Get off the bike and come with me to find him. You’re going to obediently let my master give you a good thrashing."

Dong Puti stared at the guard as if he were an idiot. Your master can’t even defeat Ye Xiu!

"I’m busy right now. Can I go find Yan Long after I’m done?" Ye Xiu asked. He did, in fact, plan on visiting the Eight Great National Protector War Gods later.

"No, you have to go right now." The guard waved his fist threateningly. "If you don’t know what’s good for you, I’ll beat you up now and then drag you to my master so he can beat you up again."

Ye Xiu’s brows furrowed. "I really am busy. Get out of my way now, or I won’t be so courteous."

"Well, well, aren’t you arrogant!" the guard scoffed. "Looks like I’ll have to beat you up first before taking you to my master." With that, he threw a punch at Ye Xiu’s face.

Ye Xiu casually caught the guard’s fist, gave it a gentle tug, and slapped him so hard he went sprawling face-first in the dirt. "An idiot master is bound to have an idiot disciple," he sighed, preparing to pedal away.

The guard was completely stunned by the slap. He had no idea Ye Xiu was so strong—after all, he himself was a Second Realm War God. Seeing Ye Xiu about to leave, the guard, without a thought for his own safety, clung to Ye Xiu’s leg and began wailing, "Master! Master! I’m being beaten! Help me!"

Ye Xiu: "..."

Dong Puti: "..."

This guy is a master at getting his own master into trouble!

"Who dares lay a hand on my disciple?" a furious roar echoed from within the Xuanse Complex. Then, Yan Long came rushing out like a thunderbolt, cursing all the while. "Who the hell has the guts to hit my disciple this early in the morning? I’ll fucking kill you!"

By the time he finished speaking, he had already charged out of the complex. However, when he saw Ye Xiu, his mouth twitched violently. He ran over, kicked his disciple aside, and, pointing at the guard, began to rail at him. "You blind fool! For the noble Divine Doctor Ye to pass through our Xuanse Complex is a great honor, a true privilege!"

Dong Puti stared, gobsmacked, as she witnessed the ultimate display of bullying the weak and fearing the strong. She commented, "Senior Yan Long, I must say, I’m envious. Your skin is impressively thick."

"Thanks for the compliment!" Yan Long said cheerfully.

Ye Xiu: "..."

Dong Puti: "..."

"What are you standing there for like an idiot?" Yan Long yelled, kicking his disciple again. "Get on your knees and apologize to Divine Doctor Ye!"