Ye Tian glanced at Ye Feifei and smiled. "To be honest, I was shocked too. The power of that Bursting Fire Talisman was immense. I really thought I was going to be swallowed by those powerful flames. But the moment the fire enveloped me, a miraculous energy shield appeared around my body and protected me. That's why I'm completely unharmed."
Ye Tian only gave a simple explanation. After all, he wasn't ready to tell Ye Feifei about the War Dragon Remnant Soul inside him—it was simply too frightening. More importantly, he didn't want Qin Xiaowan to find out, especially since he barely knew her.
If he hadn't accidentally injured her, he never would have gone to such lengths to save her. But what was done was done, and this was how things had to be.
A doubtful look appeared on Ye Feifei's face. 'A shield of light? Isn't that a little too far-fetched?' Although she had never seen one before, she had heard of such things.
On the Celestial Dragon Continent, many powerful experts could use the Spiritual Power within their bodies to form a Barrier around themselves. These Barriers were incredibly resilient and offered powerful protection, capable of repelling both water and fire. The shield of light Ye Tian described must have been something like that.
However, with Ye Tian's current level of strength, creating an Energy Barrier should have been completely impossible. Yet, there was no other explanation for how he could have been protected. This forced her to believe him, but one thing was certain: Ye Tian was hiding other secrets.
In truth, just before Qin Lin's Bursting Fire Talisman had enveloped him, the War Dragon Remnant Soul inside Ye Tian had awakened. It had instantly deployed a Barrier around his body. The Barrier was faint, but it glowed with a soft light. This was the shield of light Ye Tian had mentioned.
At that moment, Ye Tian had wanted to retreat quickly, but to his great surprise, he found he couldn't move at all, as if he had been completely immobilized.
Just then, a familiar, ancient voice echoed in his mind. "What are you running for? You think a mere Bursting Fire Talisman can hurt you? I could even block a Heaven-Slaying Thunder Talisman. Your luck is really something else, kid. Powerful enemies trying to kill you everywhere you turn!"
"Senior, you're finally awake! I thought you were just going to watch me die without lifting a finger. Now that you're awake, will you be staying up for a while?" Ye Tian asked hurriedly. He had so many questions that needed answers.
"I have no desire to hang around with you every day. I'm going back to sleep in a bit. We can talk again when you're stronger! But remember one thing: treat that little lass from the Qin Family well. In the future, she will be your right and left arms, and perhaps even your woman!" said the War Dragon Remnant Soul.
Ye Tian's brow twitched. "Just because she has the Dragon Pearl in her, she has to become my woman? Can't we just be friends?"
"You blockhead! Do you have any idea who you are? If you want to increase your strength and become one of this world's top experts, you must have her help! That said, Qin Lin deserves to die. But how you'll face her after you kill him is something you'll have to handle yourself," the War Dragon Remnant Soul said.
"Oh, I understand! Senior, I want to ask about the Eight-winged Golden Scale Python and the War Dragon Heavenly Arm. Can you tell me about them?" Ye Tian asked, knowing the old soul didn't have much time.
"That? I'll tell you later! Protecting you just now consumed a lot of my Soul Power. Don't bother me unless it's important. I'm going to sleep!" said the War Dragon Remnant Soul.
Ye Tian was instantly frustrated. 'That old geezer is always like this. He never tells me what I want to know and just makes a ton of excuses. It's infuriating!'
Just then, Ye Feifei said, "Brother Tian, now that you've taken Qin Xiaowan and injured Qin Lin, I'm sure Patriarch Qin is absolutely furious. He must be searching for you everywhere. It won't be long before he finds this place."
"Let him come! If he dares to show his face, I'll dare to kill him. I remember what happened with the Black Iron Guard crystal clear. This is the perfect chance to settle the score!" Ye Tian said angrily.
"No! Don't kill my father! Ye Tian, thank you for saving me, but I beg you, please spare him! He was only acting out of love for his son. Since you're unharmed, please just let him go!" Qin Xiaowan pleaded.
Back when the War Dragon Remnant Soul had told him of Qin Xiaowan's importance, Ye Tian hadn't really paid it much mind. All he had wanted was to kill Qin Lin. But after accidentally injuring Qin Xiaowan, he had calmed down considerably.
'If I really kill Qin Wushuang, I'll have no idea how to face her in the future. Instead of becoming my right and left arms or my woman, we'd become mortal enemies, our eyes burning with hatred whenever we met.'
Still, Ye Tian was furious. Qin Wushuang's actions against him were truly unbearable. 'If he really comes knocking on my door, even if I don't kill him, I'll make him suffer. I'll let him know I'm not someone to be trifled with.'
Having thought things through, Ye Tian said to Qin Xiaowan, "Qin Xiaowan, I can spare his life out of consideration for you. But if he pushes his luck, I won't show any mercy. I hope you can understand that.
I, Ye Tian, don't go around bullying people, but that doesn't mean anyone can bully me. I'm sure you understand the principle that if you're too kind, people will take advantage of you!"
"Thank you, Brother Tian! I will definitely try to persuade my father! Please, don't worry!" Qin Xiaowan said. Her face was still pale, but her wounds had stopped bleeding, and a few of the less severe ones had already started to heal.
Ye Feifei walked over to Qin Xiaowan and carefully examined her injuries. Then she turned to Ye Tian and said, "Brother Tian, take my clothes out so Xiaowan can change. I'll help her bandage her wounds. You should step outside for a bit."
Ye Feifei's clothes were in Ye Tian's Storage Ring. Without giving it much thought, Ye Tian produced a pink dress with a flick of his will. Qin Xiaowan was covered in blood and needed a clean change of clothes. It was just a shame there was no water to wash up.
Ye Tian then left the cave, while Ye Feifei helped Qin Xiaowan change out of her blood-soaked clothes. 'Of course,' Ye Tian thought, 'the two of them were already good friends—practically inseparable. They must have a lot to talk about. Feifei definitely sent me away on purpose.'
Meanwhile, back in Lisha City, the Qin Family was in an uproar. Their eldest young master had nearly been killed by Ye Tian. His injuries were so severe that he would be bedridden for at least a few months, but that wasn't even the worst of it.
The worst part was that the Third Miss of the Qin Family, Qin Wushuang's treasured daughter, had been injured by Ye Tian in broad daylight and then abducted. This was the greatest humiliation the Qin Family had ever suffered, and it nearly sent Qin Wushuang into a blind rage on the spot.
At that moment, in the main hall of the Qin Family estate, Qin Wushuang stood before the crowd, his face contorted with fury. "Ye Tian of the Ye Family has committed an act against our Qin Family that enrages both gods and men! Today, we must make the Ye Family answer for this! If Ye Weitian dares to protect Ye Tian, then we will bathe the Ye Family in blood!"
"Yes! Bathe the Ye Family in blood! Bathe the Ye Family in blood!" the Elders and Protectors in the hall roared in unison. The entire hall was thick with tension, and a great battle seemed ready to erupt at any moment...
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