Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 281 - 0280 Ye Zi’s Decision

Chapter 281: 0280 Ye Zi’s Decision

Upon closer reflection, this seemed most certainly true. The South Demon Du Ying of before, who would have already taken action to achieve his goals, now appeared even more subdued than before, lacking his former wild arrogance, replaced by a sense of calm and patience.

He spoke a lot more today, quite unlike the Du Ying of the old days.

Seeing Du Ying’s tone turn somewhat cold, Eastern Sun feared that Du Ying would really go mad and wreak havoc within his dojo, potentially injuring everyone.

He had no choice but to relent, saying, "Alright then, Brother Du, I admit defeat on the issue of the Dragon Whisker Grass, but you can’t just take it for nothing, can you?"

At this moment, Ye Zi, who had been silent all along, suddenly interjected, "How about I serve as a sparring partner for everyone in your dojo? That should be sufficient."

"What do you think?"

Eastern Sun really wanted to curse out loud, but swallowed the words before they could escape his lips. Considering how Ye Zi had performed today, if the students of his dojo were to take her on as a sparring partner, they would most likely end up being pummeled.

Eastern Sun glanced at Du Ying’s expression and saw his brows furrowed like a sharpened blade. Eastern Sun’s heart quivered, sensing a dormant, volcanic eruption of aggression within Du Ying.

He hurriedly took over the conversation, fearful that Du Ying would lose patience, and nodded, "Miss Ye Zi’s suggestion is good. Besides, the Dragon Whisker Grass is of no use to me. It’s better to give it to Miss Ye Zi."

Hearing Eastern Sun’s tactful response, Du Ying relaxed his aggressive demeanor, no longer imposing, as if he had become a harmless, good-natured person. Yet only Eastern Sun knew too well that despite Du Ying’s seemingly amiable exterior, once upset, he could very well turn the situation into a bloodbath.

Moreover, Eastern Sun was uncertain about Du Ying’s actual strength; the aura emanating from Du Ying was exceedingly dangerous. It seemed almost invisible, like an unseen bomb primed for a startling explosion should it be detonated.

Having obtained the Dragon Whisker Grass, Du Ying and Ye Zi left the Southern Province Martial Arts Dojo.

The Dragon Whisker Grass was an extremely valuable medicinal herb. Even in ancient times, only the royal family and nobility had the privilege to use such a herb, and in modern times, it was even rarer, especially the aged varieties, which were virtually unseen. Du Ying had come here with Ye Zi precisely because he had learned that Eastern Sun had some in his possession.

On the return journey, the two of them remained silent, seemingly accustomed to this manner of companionship.

Ye Zi remembered that on the third day after being taken by Du Ying, she had asked him why he didn’t kill her but instead took her away.

She was surprised by Du Ying’s answer, which was simple. He was impressed by the determination in Ye Zi’s eyes, and it was that look that made him want to take her as his apprentice.

Throughout the journey, Ye Zi did not voice any thanks to Du Ying. Even with the Dragon Whisker Grass in hand, her thoughts drifted to another person.

She wondered how her brother, Ye Qiu, was faring. During her absence, did he search for her, worry about her?

There must have been! Ye Zi reminisced about the last time Ye Qiu rescued her from the Blood Wolf mercenaries, the scene vivid as if it happened right before her eyes.

...

Ye Qiu followed the address in his hand for quite a while before finding an ordinary-looking courtyard.

Ye Zi was captured by the South Demon and brought here?

Ye Qiu did not act recklessly, as he noticed that there was no one around. With a light tap of his foot, he leaped onto the green tile wall and easily made his way into the courtyard.

Inside the courtyard, there was only a single wooden post for practicing strikes, and nothing else. Ye Qiu took a close look at the pillar, which was as smooth as a mirror, akin to polished Vajra Bodhi beads, with a deep red color and a faint reflective sheen.

One could imagine how much sweat and blood the person who practiced on this post must have shed, indicating their ardent dedication to training.

Ye Qiu swaggered toward one of the rooms, which, judging by the way it was set up, seemed to be the one where the Southern Demon, Du Ying, lived. The room lacked any trace of a girl’s touch. Ye Qiu was not particularly interested in Du Ying, so he immediately headed for the side room, which was also furnished very simply. Ye Qiu sniffed lightly, detecting a faint scent on the bed that must have been Ye Zi’s.

Just then, Ye Qiu’s ears twitched as he heard the sound of the door opening outside, and he immediately realized that the owner had returned. His figure flashed, and he swiftly hid himself.

Listening to the footsteps that drew nearer, Ye Qiu peered through a gap in the closet and saw a silhouette.

It was indeed Ye Zi!

Seeing the figure’s appearance, it was Ye Zi who had disappeared for some time. Ye Qiu immediately flung open the closet door and, before Ye Zi could react, he enveloped her in a tight bear hug. Just as Ye Zi was about to retaliate, she heard Ye Qiu’s voice and immediately widened her eyes in surprise.

"Big brother Ye Qiu, you... how did you get here?" Ye Zi was somewhat disoriented, never having expected Ye Qiu to suddenly appear there.

"I’m taking you away from here," Ye Qiu said. "This time, I won’t let him take you away so easily, absolutely not."

Ye Qiu’s expression was one of firm determination and seriousness. He had blamed himself several times when Ye Zi had been taken away, and now that he had the chance to take her away, he was resolved to do what he said.

But no matter how much Ye Qiu pulled on Ye Zi, she did not budge.

"Ye Zi, you..." Ye Qiu looked at her, puzzled, observing that she had no desire to leave.

"Big brother Ye Qiu, I’m not going to go," Ye Zi sighed.

"Why not? Don’t worry, this time, even he won’t be able to stop me," Ye Qiu said resolutely.

"I believe you. But..." Ye Zi spoke haltingly: "But, I have already accepted him as my master."

"What? You’re saying you’ve become his disciple?" Ye Qiu almost passed out with shock. How could Ye Zi accept the man who kidnapped her as her master?

"What on earth happened?" Ye Qiu asked. Something must have happened, or Ye Zi would never have agreed to take Du Ying as her master.

Ye Zi then recounted everything that had happened since Du Ying had forcefully abducted her.

After a long while, Ye Zi said, "Becoming his disciple isn’t so bad; he taught me Five-Animal Frolics, which is a legacy from Hua Tuo that even you, big brother Ye Qiu, don’t know. Once I finish learning it, I can teach it to you."

"I don’t want you to learn any Five-Animal Frolics..." Ye Qiu said.

"But I don’t want to be a burden to you; I want to be strong enough to protect you," Ye Zi insisted on her beliefs.

"I will become strong, and from now on, I will protect you, big brother Ye Qiu."

"Big brother Ye Qiu, please let me study with him for a while, okay?"

"I can feel that this master, although not fond of talking, is sincerely teaching me martial arts. I’ve already started learning the Five-Animal Frolics, and master has gotten me dragon’s beard grass. I, Ye Zi, may have been abducted by him, but in the end, he hasn’t harmed me," Ye Zi explained slowly.

Knowing that persuasion was futile, Ye Qiu no longer tried to talk her out of it. "If that’s the case, I won’t force you. Whatever you want to do, I will always be your strongest support."

Ye Qiu whispered this in Ye Zi’s ear, not insisting that she leave. Ye Zi had grown up; there were things she could decide for herself. Since she had made her choice, Ye Qiu would not obstruct her forcibly.

In Ye Qiu’s heart, there unexpectedly surged a feeling reminiscent of a parent watching a child grow up, ready to chase her dreams and drift away from him.

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