Ye Tian's second punch landed as soon as he got up. His fist, imbued with true energy, the true energy of the Ling Realm, had surpassed Wang Binhu's understanding.
With the second punch, he fell to the ground, unable to get up for a long time.
Ye Tian asked, "Do you yield?"
Wang Binhu was straightforward and said, "I yield."
At this moment, his phone rang.
The person on the other end sounded displeased, "Impressive, defeating Wang Binhu in just a few moves. It seems your strength ranks among the top ten in the country. I cannot afford to offend you. This matter ends here. Wang Binhu's life is now yours. From now on, wherever you are, we will retreat three steps and never provoke you."
After hanging up, he asked Wang Binhu, "Do you know about our agreement?"
Wang Binhu replied, "I do. My life belongs to you from now on."
Ye Tian grunted, "Let's go."
As they were leaving, Qiu Jie actually followed. Ye Tian said lightly, "Don't follow me anymore."
The two got into the car. Qiu Jie hurried down the mountain, but as soon as she reached the tea garden, two figures rushed out. One covered her mouth, while the other stabbed her several times.
A pit had been dug not far away. They threw the body into the pit and buried it directly.
Wang Binhu was driving. He sat up straight, suggesting he had been in the military.
"Wang Binhu, why do you owe that person your life?"
Wang Binhu explained, "I was twenty that year. I spent all my family's money practicing martial arts, and my mother fell seriously ill with no money for treatment. I had no choice but to borrow money everywhere, but no one was willing to lend it to me. Then, someone appeared and said he would give me money, but I had to give him my life."
He paused. "I felt guilty at the time, thinking that as long as my mother could be treated, it didn't matter if I died."
Ye Tian asked, "And then?"
"My mother lived for another seven days. Although there were some regrets, she at least lived to be sixty. A lot of money was spent, totaling several million. Thus, I began to work for this person, and he also found masters to teach me martial arts. Over nine years, my strength grew stronger and stronger, eventually leading me to participate in the Peak Fighting Championship."
Ye Tian commented, "That person has good judgment, seeing your potential."
Wang Binhu added, "He treated me well, giving me money when I asked for it, and women when I desired them."
Ye Tian inquired, "Are you married?"
Wang Binhu said calmly, "People like me don't own our lives; we could die at any moment. How could I get married?"
Ye Tian replied, "You can now."
Wang Binhu was silent for a few seconds. "Thank you."
He wasn't foolish. From their brief conversation, he felt that Ye Tian was someone who could give him respect, unlike the previous person who only sought to exploit him.
Upon arriving at Jiangnan Huayuan, Lu Chuanxin saw him return safely, and a heavy burden was lifted from his heart. He asked, "Brother, is it over?"
Ye Tian smiled, "Old Lu, do you want me to give you a bodyguard?"
Lu Chuanxin couldn't help but glance at Wang Binhu. "You mean him?"
Ye Tian nodded. "Wang Binhu, his strength is second only to mine. With him protecting you, you'll be much safer from now on."
However, Lu Chuanxin wouldn't easily trust a stranger. He smiled and said, "I don't need a bodyguard for now. Only you, my brother, can handle such a master."
Ye Tian didn't insist and nodded.
Lu Chuanxin continued, "Brother, I'll be heading back tomorrow."
Ye Tian asked, "Not staying for a few more days?"
Lu Chuanxin gave a wry smile. "Alas, there are many things piled up. I have to go back and deal with them."
Ye Tian replied, "Alright."
That evening, he treated Liang Daoming one more time. Afterward, he checked into a hotel, as staying with Lu Chuanxin had become too awkward.
The night passed without incident. After breakfast the next day, Lu Chuanxin and his family bid farewell and departed.
After seeing Lu Chuanxin off, Ye Tian finally had his own time. He asked the nanny to tidy up the room while he practiced his martial arts in the courtyard.
Wang Binhu stood not far away. As Ye Tian practiced, he was astonished, feeling that his cultivation method was extraordinary. However, he dared not ask and could only observe silently.