Wu Tian stood with his hands behind his back, his posture upright, surrounded by a faint chill, like a war god emerging from an ice cellar, exuding an inviolable majesty.
His eyes revealed determination and composure. He remained unmoved by Ye Fei's amazement, simply smiling faintly as he said, "You're not bad either. With only a fifth-grade cultivation level, you've actually mastered martial arts techniques."
Martial arts skills are extremely rare in this world; many people spend their entire lives cultivating them, yet they still cannot find a trace of them.
Not long ago, Zhu Zheng had already reached the sixth rank of cultivation, but he still did not understand martial arts. However, the security captain in front of him, who was only a fifth-rank martial artist, had mastered such powerful martial arts, which was truly impressive.
The unruly wicked smile on Ye Fei's lips gradually faded under Wu Tian's indifferent gaze, replaced by a deep look of contemplation.
He stared at Wu Tian, his eyes seemingly able to see through the essence of all things in the world, leaving him nowhere to hide.
For a long time, Ye Fei had been confident that his extraordinary martial arts skills were enough to make up for his lack of cultivation.
However, in front of Wu Tian, he seemed to become a stroke on a transparent scroll, with all his secrets exposed.
When talking about martial arts, Ye Fei became even more arrogant, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth: "After all, the Dragon Capturing Manor is the residence of the Palace Master, so safety is naturally very important. That's why we are highly valued by the Palace Master. If you know what's good for you, leave quickly, and I can let bygones be bygones."
Upon hearing this, Wu Tian's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips: "It seems that Ye Wuhen must care about you a lot. If I use you as bait to cripple your cultivation or even take your life, Ye Wuhen will definitely come looking for me, right?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Fei's expression changed drastically, a mixture of vigilance and anger washing over him. He had intended to use the Palace Master's authority to intimidate Wu Tian, but unexpectedly, the other party had done the opposite, attempting to use himself as a bargaining chip to force the Palace Master to appear.
The fact that Wu Tian managed to harass the Dragon Capture Manor and escape unscathed was already a major challenge to its dignity. Furthermore, the strength Wu Tian displayed made Ye Fei realize that the entire manor might not be a match for him.
The air seemed to freeze at that moment, and the cold wind, sharp as it was, sliced through every inch of space. Wu Tian's voice, though soft, struck Ye Fei's heart like a hammer blow, stirring up ripples in his mind.
Deep within Ye Fei's eyes, anger and resentment intertwined, but he knew that anger would be of no use at this moment; only by outsmarting him could he have a glimmer of hope.
He forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and his gaze met Wu Tian's again. This time, it was filled with more determination and calmness: "Wu Tian, do you know that the Dragon Capturing Manor is full of traps and countless hidden guards? Even if you have profound cultivation, it would be difficult for you to escape unscathed. Moreover, the power of the Palace Master is beyond your imagination. If you dare to touch me in the slightest, I'm afraid there will be no place for you in the entire martial world."
Wu Tian chuckled, his laughter containing both disdain for Ye Fei's threat and confidence in his own plan: "Mechanisms? Secret guards? In my eyes, they are nothing but chickens and dogs. As for Ye Wuhen, I must see him, but not to provoke him. Rather, there is an old score to settle with him face to face."
Regarding the truth behind the annihilation of the Wu family, the only clue left is the Dragon-Capturing Hall, so he has no choice but to confront Ye Wuhen face to face.
Upon hearing this, Ye Fei was startled.
He had never heard of any grudge between Wu Tian and the Dragon-Capturing Manor, but the firmness and determination in the other party's words forced him to believe it.
Just as Ye Fei was lost in thought, Wu Tian slowly took a step forward, his body radiating an even stronger chill, as if even the air itself had been frozen.
His gaze was piercing as he stared directly at Ye Fei, saying each word slowly and deliberately, "Ye Fei, I'll give you two choices: one, take me to see Ye Wuhen; two, I'll personally cripple your cultivation and then use you as bait to lure Ye Wuhen to come to me."
Faced with this sudden choice, Ye Fei felt a mix of emotions.
He knew that whichever path he chose would be an unpredictable adventure.
However, as a member of the Dragon-Capturing Manor, he has the responsibility and obligation to protect the peace of the manor.
Finally, he gritted his teeth and said coldly, "To tell you the truth, the Palace Master is not in the Dragon Capturing Manor today, nor are the Left and Right Protectors. Otherwise, you wouldn't be so arrogant."
Although Ye Fei's voice was cold, it revealed a sense of helplessness and persistence. He stared at Wu Tian, his eyes, which had once been full of fire, now seemed to be covered with frost, making them appear exceptionally deep.
Wu Tian's age and cultivation level were unprecedented in his life, but he believed that Wu Tian was no match for the Palace Master, and even the left and right protectors could easily kill him.
However, none of these people were currently at the villa, so he had no choice but to let the matter rest.
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed across Wu Tian's face, but he quickly regained his cold smile.
"Ye Wuhen isn't in the manor? I'll wait outside this Dragon-Capturing Manor until he appears. As for you, you'd better pray he doesn't keep me waiting too long, otherwise, when my patience runs out, that's when the storm will rise again in this manor."
After saying that, Wu Tian did not move, but a faint chill swirled around him, as if the entire space had frozen because of his will.
He stood there seemingly casually, but in reality, he had mobilized all his internal energy to its limit, ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time.
Upon seeing this, Ye Fei's alarm bells rang even higher.
He knew that with Wu Tian's strength, if he were to wait outside the manor, it would likely cause trouble and could even plunge the entire Dragon Capturing Manor into crisis.
But he also understood that he was powerless to stop Wu Tian's decision.
He took a deep breath and said patiently, "If you want to wait here, then you can wait here. But I have to remind you that the Palace Master never returns for ten days or half a month when he goes out. He just left this morning and we don't know when he will be back."
As he spoke, he subconsciously looked up at Wu Tian, a resolute glint in his eyes. "If you come in a few days, I will personally inform the Palace Master. If you try to force your way in or have other plans, I, Ye Fei, will not be afraid of you. I will risk even the entire defenses of the Dragon Capturing Manor."
Ye Fei's words carried a death-defying resolve, as if he were ready to fight Wu Tian to the death.
Wu Tian's lips twitched slightly, forming a contemptuous smile. "You think you can fight me to the death? I'm afraid you can't."
As he spoke, his killing intent was instantly released, enveloping everything around him.
Seeing this, Ye Fei trembled slightly, but showed no intention of backing down.
He shouted in a deep voice, "Attention everyone in Dragon Capturing Manor! Do everything in your power to protect the manor!"
Just as tensions were about to rise, Wu Lie quietly approached Wu Tian and whispered, "My lord, I don't think it's the best time to fight them. Ye Wuhen is indeed not in the manor right now. Even if you kill them all, you won't find him. Also, news has come from the Jin family that Miss Jin is seriously ill and they are looking for someone outside who can cure her."
Upon hearing this, a look of worry flashed across Wu Tian's face, and he said urgently, "Go to the Jin family, immediately!"
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