"Little Gold, stay here. Help me collect medicinal herbs and Ferocious Beast blood when you have time. Put the blood into the pool, and remember to separate High-grade Ferocious Beast Blood from Intermediate-grade Ferocious Beast Blood."
Ye Tian reminded before leaving.
"Understood, Master!"
Little Gold responded.
Ye Tian wanted to bring Little Gold back to Seaside Base, but Little Gold was huge and a Ferocious Beast—too conspicuous.
Seaside Base wasn't without Ferocious Beast pets; some big families had ornamental Ferocious Beasts, but mostly at the Intermediate-grade Ferocious Beast level. A special beast like Little Gold, a Golden Silk Dragon Leopard at Intermediate-grade level, would surely cause trouble if brought inside.
Besides, Little Gold was still weaker than Ye Tian and couldn't protect him well. It was better for Little Gold to stay in Xiao Qianye Forest to gather blood, so Ye Tian wouldn't worry about lacking Ferocious Beast blood in the future.
Ye Tian packed about 100 portions of High-grade Ferocious Beast Blood and a large bag of herbs.
Carrying so much, Ye Tian left Xiao Qianye Forest under Little Gold's escort.
About eight li outside Seaside Base, a Hunting Squad was cautiously searching for Ferocious Beasts. Everyone looked tense.
This squad was weak; their strongest member was only a late-stage Martial Artist.
"Boss, I found a Martial Artist—a young one carrying many things!"
A Martial Artist excitedly pointed at a slowly approaching figure.
The captain looked and saw a young boy, likely a Martial Artist.
"Captain, should we rob him?"
Someone asked.
The captain hesitated, not convinced Ye Tian was strong—just a young Martial Artist, probably just entering the realm.
"Captain, aren't you afraid of this guy's background? We know many Martial Artists from Iron Tooth Base; this kid doesn't seem to be one of them. He's probably from Seaside Base. With Iron Tooth Base's backing, should we fear some small fry from Seaside Base?"
"Captain, let's do this. We haven't gotten anything all day—we can't go home empty-handed!"
After repeated persuasion, the captain gritted his teeth: "Alright, let's do it!"
They were experienced in this kind of job, always careful and targeting weak prey. This time was riskier, but the reward would be greater if successful.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
The Hunting Squad rushed over and quickly surrounded Ye Tian.
Ye Tian was stunned—how dare these people rob him?
With spiritual power, Ye Tian immediately saw through their abilities: they were Martial Artists comparable to the Wind Wolf Hunting Squad—mere ants to him.
"Are you really going to rob me?"
Ye Tian asked coldly.
"Nonsense! Hand over everything if you don't want trouble!" The captain threatened again, his blade faintly glowing from Yuan Force infusion.
Clearly, he was about to strike!
At that moment, Ye Tian's blade moved.
The Martial Artists couldn't see his movement clearly but felt sharp pain in their hands, dropping their weapons.
Then screams rang out!
"Ah! My hands!"
"My hands are about to break!"
"I don't want to be crippled!"
Ye Tian didn't permanently injure them; he just severed their hand tendons and crushed some wrist bones. In the previous era, this would cause permanent disability, but now, with healing medicines, recovery was possible—though it would take months.
The captain endured the pain, now terrified, realizing this boy was no ordinary Martial Artist but far stronger, moving too fast for his eyes.
Such a Martial Artist was terrifying!
"Tell me, what's going on in Seaside Base now?"
Ye Tian asked.
The Hunting Squad dared not refuse and soon told him what he wanted to know.
After hearing this , Ye Tian frowned.
Much had changed in Seaside Base over the past month.
Most importantly—
Iron Tooth Base was gone!
Yes, completely wiped out by Ferocious Beasts, tens of thousands dead, with about a hundred thousand survivors moving to Seaside Base.
Among these survivors, nearly ten thousand were Martial Artists; others were mostly their families. The true civilians of Iron Tooth Base had no chance to escape.
Now, these hundred thousand had settled in Seaside Base, building many structures outside and erecting outer walls.
Clearly, Iron Tooth Base intended to treat this as home.
Furthermore, Seaside Base's Lin Family had reached an agreement with Iron Tooth Base's leaders: Iron Tooth Base people could join Seaside Base, but the Lin Family retained control.
Iron Tooth Base Martial Artists and civilians had equal rights as Seaside Base residents.
"Lin Family in control?"
Ye Tian scoffed.
This was only nominal control; Lin Family was far weaker than Iron Tooth Base, how could it govern Iron Tooth Base's Great Martial Artists or Grandmasters?
The agreement was only for appearances; actual power now belonged to Iron Tooth Base's upper echelon.
This, however, did not affect Ye Tian.
He had no intention of participating in these power struggles.
Perhaps soon, he would take Ye Yu and head to a large base, leaving this small Seaside Base behind.
"Get lost!"
Ye Tian coldly ordered.
The Hunting Squad fled hastily, fearing Ye Tian might change his mind.
The rest of the journey was uneventful, and Ye Tian returned calmly to Seaside Base.
Once inside, he immediately noticed changes.
There were more Martial Artists and ordinary people, the streets bustling with activity.
At home, Ye Yu ran to him, face full of longing.
"Brother, you're finally back!"
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