Ye Hongtao was dead, just like that. This was a fact that both Ye Tian and Ye Feifei found a little hard to accept. Ye Feifei, in particular, felt as if she were in a dream.
'In my mind, I thought the Divine Dragon Remnant Soul might borrow my body to kill Ye Hongtao, turning me into a super-strong expert in an instant. I never imagined it would just swallow him whole.'
Actually, Ye Tian didn't know that the Divine Dragon Remnant Soul could have killed Ye Hongtao by borrowing his body—and with a single strike, too. It was just that Ye Tian's current constitution couldn't withstand being possessed by the Divine Dragon.
He might have been blown apart by the Divine Dragon Remnant Soul's immense energy before he even had a chance to kill Ye Hongtao.
Ye Feifei stared at Ye Tian for a long moment before finally speaking. "Ye Tian, is he really dead? How did you do that? A moment ago, I thought I heard the legendary Dragon's Roar and saw the phantom of a Divine Dragon. What on earth is going on?"
Ye Feifei fired off a barrage of questions, leaving Ye Tian at a loss for how to answer.
'I can't tell Ye Feifei about the Dragon Pearl inside me, not right now. Explaining this is going to take some real thought.'
"He's definitely dead. As for how, I'm not too sure myself. I heard the Dragon's Roar just now too. Could it be that an Ancient Dragon God is protecting us? Did it just manifest?" Ye Tian said.
Ye Feifei had never encountered such a bizarre phenomenon before. She would never in a million years believe there was a Divine Dragon living inside Ye Tian. In fact, his explanation actually seemed more reasonable to her.
"That's very possible. This must be what they call retribution. Ye Tian, let's go back! We really can't stay here any longer!" Ye Feifei said.
"No, I can't go back yet. I still haven't mastered the Flowing Cloud Sword Technique. I need to use the remaining time to intensify my cultivation. Besides, you've already brought rations, so why should I waste time?" Ye Tian said with a smile.
Ye Feifei looked at the wounds on Ye Tian's body and was stunned to see new flesh had miraculously formed. The cuts had already healed. Such a terrifying recovery speed was hard for her to believe. At first, she thought her eyes were playing tricks on her, but after looking closely two more times, she realized it was real.
Ye Feifei wanted to ask Ye Tian why he had such a terrifying healing ability, but she swallowed the words when she saw an indescribable light flickering in his eyes.
"Feifei, you can't tell anyone what happened today, not even your father. Otherwise, we'll face endless trouble. The appearance of the Divine Dragon, in particular, could bring a fatal disaster upon us," Ye Tian said with a very serious expression.
"I understand! Even if I told people about something this bizarre, no one would believe me. Why would I ask for that kind of trouble? Besides, Ye Hongtao's death is sure to cause a huge stir. It's better for me to pretend I know nothing and keep things quiet," Ye Feifei said with a smile.
Only then did her heart finally settle. She and Ye Tian had safely survived this ordeal. To her, this was a chance given to her by the heavens, one she needed to cherish even more.
"Ye Tian, can I call you Brother Tian from now on? Since we survived such a disaster, I hope you'll consider what I told you before!" Ye Feifei said seriously.
She believed that by sharing this life-and-death experience, Ye Tian might change his attitude toward her and finally step out of Ye Shixue's shadow.
Ye Tian himself didn't know which of them was older, but he didn't want to displease her, so he nodded slightly and said,
"Feifei, I'll think about it. After the family tournament is over, I'll give you a satisfactory answer, okay? How are your injuries?"
At the mention of injuries, Ye Feifei finally felt the pain flaring up in her body. She had forgotten all about it before, preoccupied by her fear for Ye Tian's life and the tense, terrifying atmosphere.
Ye Tian checked Ye Feifei's condition and saw a very deep gash on her waist, which was still bleeding nonstop.
This wasn't good. The wound had to be bandaged as soon as possible. But the taboo against physical contact between unmarried men and women made him hesitate.
"Brother Tian, I'm fine! I'll be okay after a little rest!" Ye Feifei said, enduring the pain.
"You silly girl, how can you say you're fine when you're hurt this badly? Do you have any Golden Sore Medicine? Let me bandage it for you!" Ye Tian said, forcing himself.
'I know that if I touch her body this time, it's the same as fully accepting her. She'll truly become my woman.'
After all, if a man saw a woman's body, and even touched it, what else could she do but become his woman?
There was one other way! Kill the man, and then live out her own life in agony.
"I don't have any Golden Sore Medicine on me. Why don't I wait until I get home and have my handmaiden bandage it for me? It's fine!" Ye Feifei said with a smile. It was a very forced, deliberate smile, and seeing it made Ye Tian's heart ache.
'I don't have any Golden Sore Medicine on me either. This is a matter of life and death! What am I going to do?' He started to panic.
Suddenly, the voice of the Divine Dragon Remnant Soul echoed in his mind. 'Kid, you really are an idiot. Your blood contains my Dragon Pearl's Power. Just put some of your blood on her wound. Her recovery won't be as fast as yours, but it'll be far more effective than most potent Golden Sore Medicines.'
To Ye Tian, that voice was like a sound from heaven. "Feifei, I have a way!" Ye Tian couldn't be bothered with the details anymore. Curing Ye Feifei was his greatest wish at that moment.
Seeing the happy look on Ye Tian's face, Ye Feifei was puzzled. 'What solution could there be out here in the wilderness, especially at night? Is he going to look for Spirit Medicine?'
"This might make you uncomfortable, but you need to trust that I'm doing this for your own good! After today, I'll agree to anything you ask of me!" Ye Tian said with a very serious expression.
"Brother Tian, do whatever you think is best. No matter what you do, I won't blame you!" Ye Feifei said, a burning sensation spreading across her face.
"Turn around, then close your eyes. You'll know in a moment!" Ye Tian said.
Ye Feifei did as Ye Tian said. She turned her back to him, not understanding what he was about to do. 'If it's *that* sort of thing, I shouldn't be facing away from him, right?'
Ye Tian glanced at the still-bleeding wound on Ye Feifei's waist. Steeling his resolve, he ripped away the fabric around the injury, revealing her fair white skin, which looked exceptionally beautiful and pale in the moonlight.
Ye Feifei's whole body trembled slightly. She hadn't expected Ye Tian to rip her clothes. She wanted to scold him but was afraid of making him angry. 'Maybe ripping my clothes is part of the treatment.'
Meanwhile, Ye Tian's forehead and palms were slick with sweat. Tearing Ye Feifei's clothing was proving more difficult than slaying a Gale Wolf. At this moment, his heart was pounding even faster...