Ye Zifeng had a serious expression on his face and smiled, "Since second uncle agreed so quickly, I won't ask for too much." He smiled and stretched out four fingers.
Ye Chen looked at him in confusion. "What do you mean?"
"Give me four hundred gold coins."
Ye Chen let out a sigh, "You want money?" For so many years, he had filled his own pockets and hidden a large amount of money in the Ye Family. Money was not a problem for him.
"I can give you money, but don't you think that you're asking for too much?"
In the Ye clan, a madam like Tang Feng only gets fifty gold coins a month. Ye Zifeng is asking for half a year's worth of money.
Ye Zifeng shook his head, "As the young master of the Ye clan, I'm willing to trade my life for four hundred gold coins. It's not that expensive. Also, four hundred gold coins might be a bit hard for other people in the Ye clan but for second uncle, it shouldn't be a problem. "
Ye Zifeng knew that there was something fishy going on between the Liu clan and Ye Chen. He would often give Ye Chen money in private. The Ye clan's decline couldn't be blamed on Ye Zifeng. It had something to do with Ye Chen.
Ye Chen's expression changed a bit and then calmed down, "Alright. Alright. Alright. Ye Zifeng. I don't know what kind of medicine you've been eating lately but you're suddenly enlightened. You even dare to extort money from your second uncle."
He thought about it and then continued, "Alright. I'll give you four hundred gold coins. I won't give you a single one less. Think of it as your medical fees. However, you have to make a blood oath first ….. "
"Fine. I, Ye Zifeng, will make a blood oath today. After I get the four hundred gold coins, I will not pursue the matter regarding the explosion of the cauldron. If I break this oath, I will be struck by lightning and be consigned to eternal damnation." After saying that, he bit a drop of blood from his thumb and used his qi to scatter it on the ground.
"Alright. After you finish applying the medicine, come to my room. I'll give you the four hundred gold coins."
"No problem. Deal."
The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Two people who hated each other to the bone had miraculously reached some kind of agreement.
Ye Chen had no choice but to do this. He was a cautious person so he and his son couldn't fight Ye Zifeng head on. They could only find an opportunity to ambush him. This time, Ye Zifeng didn't die. Everyone was already suspecting that it was Ye Chen who did it. If he attacks Ye Zifeng again, then even if he jumps into the Yellow River, he won't be able to clear his name. When Ye Chongtian comes back, he will definitely kill him. Therefore, for the time being, it was best for him to calm things down and spend money to eliminate the disaster. Forcing Ye Feng to make a blood oath was the best choice for him.
Ye Chen hesitated for a moment. "However, I still have a question. Can you explain it to me …"
Ye Zifeng smiled, "Second uncle, go ahead."
"Actually, I didn't want to kill you this time. The amount that I told Huichi to use was barely enough to destroy the cauldron. I don't understand how such a small amount could cause such a huge explosion. How could it injure you like this? When Huichi and I saw the wound on your back, we were shocked and couldn't understand it. "Ye Chen had a confused expression on his face.
Ye Zifeng calmly looked at Ye Chen. A strange smile suddenly appeared on his face. He looked at Ye Chen with a cold look in his eyes.
"When a cauldron explodes, do you think a cultivator or a normal person would be injured the same way?"
Seeing this, Ye Chen was startled, "Could it be ….. You did it on purpose ….." While saying this, he couldn't help but take a step back.
"That's right. When the cauldron exploded, the shockwave wasn't that strong. If I used my qi to defend, at most a few pieces of my clothes would be torn off. However, at that moment, I suddenly had an idea. An idea that would make others suspect you. Thus, I gave up on using my qi to defend ….. I let the pieces of the cauldron fly into my body. "
"You ….. You did this to make others suspect me?" Ye Chen couldn't help but suck in a cold breath.
A person that dared to be so ruthless to himself. One can imagine how scary it would be to be his enemy.
"If I wasn't injured and the cauldron was destroyed, then just like what you told Ye Huichi, everyone would think that it was because I, Ye Zifeng, wasn't good at alchemy. But now ….. What do you think everyone will think?" Ye Zifeng's eyes were as sharp as a knife. Every word he said was like a knife cutting into Ye Chen's heart.
Other than those kids who don't know anything, everyone will point their fingers at Ye Chen.
Ye Chen bitterly smiled and shook his head. What kind of person did he offend? A little kid like Ye Zifeng actually has this kind of willpower. He even had the guts to use this kind of method to deal with him.
It seems like these four hundred gold coins weren't wasted.
… …
Four hours later, Ye Zifeng took the bag of four hundred gold coins and returned to his room.
At this time, Ye Xueyi had been waiting in her room for a long time. When she saw Ye Zifeng return, she immediately came over.
"Brother Zifeng, did second uncle threaten you? I'll write a letter to father and tell him to come back soon! "Ye Xueyi anxiously asked with a worried look on her face.
Ye Zifeng smiled, "Don't worry. I made an agreement with second uncle. This matter is over. He won't do anything to me anymore and I won't expose him either. Also, he gave me four hundred gold coins as compensation."
As he spoke, he placed a large, bulging wallet on the table with a 'dang dang' sound.
Ye Xueyi was startled. Four hundred gold coins was indeed a lot of money. It wasn't easy for Ye Zifeng to get four hundred gold coins from Ye Chen. To a junior like Ye Xueyi, this was an astronomical amount. With this amount of money, she could buy a new cauldron.
Wait. Buy a new cauldron?
Ye Xueyi was startled, "Brother Zifeng, you're not thinking of using these four hundred gold coins to buy a new cauldron at home right?"
Ye Zifeng shook his head, "I won't. If I put it in my house, everyone will be paying attention to what I'm going to do with it. It won't be convenient for me to concoct pills. Also, if Ye Huichi is stupid and tries to destroy my cauldron, I'll have to pay attention to him and won't be able to do anything."
With a "puchi" sound, Ye Xue Yi laughed out loud.
"What are you laughing at?"
Ye Xueyi had a smile on her face, "In the past, only Ye Huichi thought that you were stupid. When did you ever think that he was stupid?"
Ye Zifeng was startled. It seems like he was stupid, weak and sickly before. He couldn't even look at her.
"Alright. Let's not talk about this anymore." Ye Xueyi saw through her brother's embarrassed expression and worriedly asked, "Now that your cauldron is destroyed and you can't concoct pills at home, what do you plan to do next?"
"I'm planning on going to the pill store tomorrow. If there's a chance, I'll find a secluded place to concoct some pills. I can't delay my training." Ye Zifeng thought for a bit and then answered seriously. "Alright, I'll go to the pill store first.
"Concoct pills in the wild? Oh ….. "Ye Xueyi thought for a bit," Alright. If there's anything you need help with, brother Zifeng, you can tell me. I'll definitely support you. If I can't, then I'll pull my mother along to help you. "
Ye Zifeng smiled and lightly tapped her forehead, "You sold your mother so quickly. I feel sad for her."
Ye Xueyi giggled and her face turned red. She playfully pushed Ye Zifeng.
With this push, Ye Zifeng's wound hit the back of the chair. His face turned into a pained expression and he took a few deep breaths.
"Brother Zifeng, I'm sorry. I was too happy and forgot that you're still injured." Ye Xueyi covered her mouth and looked upset.
Ye Zifeng smiled, "Don't worry. Since I've already applied the medicine, I'll meditate for a bit. It should be fine by tomorrow."
Ye Xueyi had an apologetic look on her face and obediently nodded, "Then brother Zifeng, it's getting late. I won't disturb you anymore. Be careful when you sleep. Don't hurt yourself."
"Don't worry. I'll be careful."
Xueyi looked at Ye Zifeng a few more times and then reluctantly left. Today, Ye Zifeng risked his life to save her. She was extremely touched. If it wasn't for the fact that they were siblings, she would've jumped into Ye Zifeng's arms and cried like a spoiled brat.
After Ye Xueyi left, Ye Zifeng's calm expression slowly turned into one of pain.
In front of the Ye Clan, in front of Ye Chen, and in front of Ye Xue Yi. Now, he could no longer endure it. The pain on his back was like a knife cutting into it. He wanted nothing more than to dig out the flesh on his back.
In order to compete with Ye Chen, he took a big risk. When the cauldron exploded, he didn't use his qi to protect himself. That's why he was injured so badly. This was a gamble that could cost him his life. If it wasn't for the fact that the Ye clan's alchemist was here, Ye Zifeng's life would have been in danger.
Ye Zifeng sat down and started to use his qi to heal his wounds.
Who would have thought that an evil qi would come out from his body. This evil qi didn't cause him any pain at all. However, the veins on his arm started to become clearer. The most important thing was that the veins on his arm started to expand and the wound on his back started to heal.
This scene shocked Ye Zifeng.
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