Bitter Realm: A Happy Person Traveling Across China

Chapter 70: He Breached His Defenses After Cursing the World (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)

The two brothers seemed to live in different worlds, dressed differently, one rich and one poor, each with their own thoughts.

However, during their eye contact, Huangfu Shuangren dodged.

And this is exactly the result that Ye Jinming wanted.

Ye Jinming immediately stepped forward, looking at Huangfu Shuangren with a cold gaze: "Now that things have come to this, what else do you want to say?"

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The Mysterious Treasure of the Universe remained true to his tough-guy self, covering his face with a fan. "You've mistaken me for someone else!"

Ye Jinming asked disdainfully, "Have you really admitted your mistake? Or are you just too afraid to admit it because you're a coward?"

Before Huanyu Qizang could refute, Ye Jinming continued, "Faced with the murderer of his master, he dared not show himself beforehand and personally take revenge. Faced with the murderer who wiped out his entire clan, after learning the news, he didn't think about how to take revenge, but instead provoked his own younger brother. How can using your brother as a pawn make you feel so good?"

The Universe's Treasure Trove instantly broke down, roaring, "Enough!"

"What, you've already broken down? I haven't finished yet! You're pushing your own brother down the path of hatred while you stand by and watch coldly, even helping Yi Liu devise schemes. Such behavior is simply inhumane, unjust, and heartless—so ungrateful and disrespectful of your ancestors! If the Huangfu family's ancestors were still alive and knew about such a dog as you, so disloyal and unfilial, they would probably have expelled you from their family long ago—"

Seemingly overwhelmed by Ye Jinming's scolding, Huanyu Qizang became somewhat incoherent, saying, "Our Huangfu family's affairs are none of your business, an outsider."

Ye Jinming snapped his black fan shut and chuckled, "Ha, so you admit you're a member of the Huangfu family now?"

"I—" Realizing he had let something slip, Huanyu Qizang glared angrily at Ye Jinming.

Meanwhile, although Huangfu Xiaochan found it satisfying to hear Ye Jinming hurling insults, he quickly spoke up to stop him for the sake of the Huangfu family's reputation: "Jinming, stop talking. After all, family scandals shouldn't be aired in public!"

Well, you big-eyed, thick-browed Lord Lin, I thought you would only indulge others, but I didn't expect you to be so cunning.

Then Ye Jinming shook his head and said with some regret, "Master Lin, you are too kind. You should know that kindness is often taken advantage of!"

"Enough!" Huangfu Shuangren said coldly to the Lord of the Remnant Forest, "I have delivered the message about the Blade Plague. If you are unwilling to seek revenge, I will take action myself. Farewell!"

Hearing his own brother's words, Huangfu Xiaochan felt a pang of bitterness. After all, he hadn't said he wouldn't seek revenge, but he never expected his brother to manipulate him like this, leading him step by step into a trap. "Brother, you—"

Ye Jinming said disdainfully, "Master Lin, do you see this? This is the brother you've been longing for. Now that the Huangfu family is gone, he immediately cut off the Huangfu surname and is eager to return to his Yiliu and become a high and mighty saint."

"You're asking for death!" Even as he was about to leave, he was still mocked by Ye Jinming with his ultimate move. Huan Yu Qi Cang, who had endured this three times, finally couldn't hold back anymore and immediately struck out with a palm, heading straight for Ye Jinming.

Ye Jinming then dodged and hid behind Huangfu Xiaochan.

Left with no other choice, Huangfu Xiaochan struck back with a palm strike, protecting Ye Jinming, since everything Ye Jinming had done and said was for his sake.

The two palms clashed, instantly stirring up a cloud of dust.

"Huangfu Xiaochan, you—" Huangfu Shuangren was immediately enraged again after being stopped by Huangfu Xiaochan.

"Big brother—stop it."

Brothers locked in a standoff, torn between loyalty and duty, Huangfu Xiaochan gazed at that familiar yet unfamiliar face, his tone filled with weariness and helplessness. Huangfu Shuangren, already burning with anger because of Ye Jinming's interference, sneered upon hearing this: "Since you know I'm the eldest brother, why are you still helping an outsider attack me?"

"I—" Huangfu Xiaochan was speechless for a moment. He was a man of deep affection throughout his life. Faced with his brother who had been lost and found again, he had a thousand doubts but could not bring himself to say anything bad.

"Heh, I am an outsider, that's true," Ye Jinming said lazily as he stepped out from behind Huangfu Xiaochan, delivering a timely jab, "but at least I'm not like some of my own brothers, who pretend to be gods and ghosts even though they're alive, and only know how to scheme against their own brothers."

These words struck a nerve with Huangfu Shuangren. His face turned ashen, but due to Ye Jinming's unfathomable strength and Huangfu Xiaochan's deliberate favoritism, he could only suppress his murderous intent.

Huangfu Xiaochan took a deep breath, suppressing the bitterness in his heart: "Brother, I will personally go to Canliao Jingyuan to investigate the reappearance of the Blade Plague, but I also hope that you can escape the Shadow Stream."

He shone brightly, carrying his last hope. The Dark Sect was ultimately not a good place, and he truly did not want his brother to sink deeper into it.

"Hmph!" Huangfu Shuangren turned away, flicking his sleeve, avoiding a reply. "Farewell!"

He didn't look at his brother again, his figure turning into light and disappearing, leaving only a cold, lingering voice in the wind.

This attitude speaks volumes about his mind: the growth and development of Yi Liu is far more important than the reunion of his brothers.

Looking in the direction where his brother had disappeared, Huangfu Xiaochan hung his head in despair.

Ye Jinming shook his head and sighed softly, "Master Lin, you are still too kind. Why show mercy to such a scheming person?"

"After all, we are blood relatives—" Huangfu Xiaochan smiled bitterly, "Now that it has been confirmed that my elder brother is still alive, my wish has been fulfilled. However, I am truly worried about the dangers of living in such a dangerous place."

"That was his choice." Ye Jinming left the family matter at that, then asked, "What about the Blade Plague?"

The mere mention of the words "Knife Plague" ignited a terrifying hatred in Huangfu Xiaochan's eyes, his clenched fists cracking as he said, "Family feuds are irreconcilable! My elder brother may have his own difficulties preventing him from intervening, but I, Huangfu Xiaochan—will step forward without hesitation!"

Seeing this, Ye Jinming knew that the Forest Lord had actually seen through Huangfu Shuangren's scheme to use someone else to do his dirty work, but the hatred of wiping out his family made him willing to get involved.

Since the parties involved are fully aware of the situation, it is not appropriate for an outsider like myself to interfere further.

"In that case, I shall take my leave now." Ye Jinming cupped his hands in farewell.

Huangfu Xiaochan suppressed his murderous intent and solemnly bowed to Ye Jinming: "Thank you very much this time. If you hadn't forced him to reveal his true form, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to achieve my goal by now."

"No need for thanks," Ye Jinming waved his hand dismissively, his tone tinged with a hint of regret. "I simply couldn't stand seeing such cold-hearted family members in this world. Master Lin, the world is a dangerous place; I hope you will take care of yourself."

The world is cold and indifferent. Huangfu Xiaochan, you are still too soft-hearted. Even though your own brother is using you and he has gone astray, you still think that Huangfu Shuangren can turn back from the brink. Isn't that ridiculous?

After saying this, Ye Jinming said no more. His figure flickered and disappeared like a wisp of smoke at the end of the ancient path outside the remaining forest.

Huangfu Xiaochan stood alone at the entrance to the desolate forest, gazing at the fragments of the sedan chair scattered on the ground, and then looked up at the gloomy sky.

On one side is the blood feud that must be settled, and on the other side is her beloved elder brother who has gone astray.

The path ahead for the Lord of the Remnant Forest is destined to be a blood-soaked, muddy mess.