The Name of the Mad Leaf

"I... I heard it from An Yi just now," Ye Tian said dismissively.

Luo Xian nodded slightly, looking at Ye Tian with a faint smile. "Little Tian, you've changed a lot recently."

The former Ye Tian, perhaps due to a deep-seated inferiority complex, had been somewhat cowardly, always keeping his head down in a submissive and disappointing manner.

The current Ye Tian, however, seemed to radiate hostility, his very bones exuding a sense of defiance and unyielding unwillingness!

He looked almost like a bitter, resentful woman.

Ye Tian smiled bitterly. "There's no difference. I'm still that same piece of trash."

"Don't think like that. Everyone has their own unique value and purpose."

Luo Xian gently patted his head and sighed softly. "Besides, I've always felt that a peaceful and ordinary life is the true essence of living. Becoming stronger isn't the only path."

The Ye family had shown great kindness to him, Luo Xian.

That was why he had risked everything to secretly bring Ye Tian out, hiding his identity and temporarily placing him in Luo Family Town as a servant.

By preserving the sole bloodline of the Ye family, he considered it a repayment of their grace.

Originally, Luo Xian had even thought about marrying his daughter, Luo Zhihan, to Ye Tian, completely removing themselves from those chaotic affairs to live out the rest of their lives in peace.

But he never expected that those people would still refuse to let them go!

Looking at the frail Luo Xian on the bed, Ye Tian clenched his fists tightly.

He had too many unfinished matters. He had to become strong enough to exact his revenge and truly protect others.

"Uncle Luo, I want to know the truth. Who exactly cast the Heart-Binding Curse on you?"

The Heart-Binding Curse.

It was an extremely malicious hex. Every day, the victim's limbs would turn freezing cold, and by nightfall, their heart would feel as if it were being twisted by a knife. The pain would only worsen as time went on.

All this time, Luo Xian had thought it was just an ordinary illness. It wasn't until the later stages, when his body became too weak to move, that he finally realized he had been cursed.

Luo Xian sighed slowly, a hint of fear flickering in his eyes as he spoke. "The Deity Cult!"

Hearing this name, Ye Tian's expression grew solemn.

The Deity Cult acted as the eyes and ears of the gods among the human race. They claimed to be the spokespersons of the deities, but in reality, they were nothing more than the gods' running dogs!

After all, those gods resided high up in the Ninth Heaven of the Divine Realm.

Naturally, they needed people to manage the human race on their behalf.

Because they had the backing of the gods, the Deity Cult's foundation and strength were utterly terrifying, unmatched across the entire continent.

The number of factions and organizations that could rival them could be counted on one hand.

Ye Tian said in a chilling tone, "Those bastards again!"

"Don't do anything rash!"

Luo Xian quickly grabbed his hand, followed by a fit of coughing.

"Uncle Luo!" Ye Tian's expression changed.

"I'm fine."

Luo Xian waved his hand and sighed. "I originally thought no one would pay attention to a nobody like me. But now, it seems our whereabouts have likely been exposed."

Hearing this, Ye Tian's gaze sharpened.

He knew that because of his mother's side of the family, those people didn't dare to attack him openly.

After all, if he died unexpectedly, it would cause a massive problem for them as well.

But that didn't mean the Luo family wouldn't be in danger.

After all, the Luo family was implicated because of him.

Sure enough, if your fists weren't hard enough, you'd be bullied wherever you went.

Ye Tian clenched his fists, a trace of confusion showing in his eyes.

If the Luo family really encountered danger, what could he do!

With his current strength, he couldn't protect anyone!

Suddenly, Ye Tian thought of something, and his body jolted.

...

Luo Family Backyard.

Ye Tian, with a cold face, returned to the area where they pounded medicine.

When Pockmark Wang saw Ye Tian's expression, he jumped up in fright like a cat with its fur standing on end.

"W-what do you want now!"

Normally, whenever this kid came over with a cold face, it obviously meant he wanted to fight!

Although he could completely thrash this weak kid every time, a fight was still a fight, and he would end up getting hurt too.

Just last night, one of his teeth had been knocked out, and now he spoke with a lisp!

Ye Tian looked up and glanced at him.

Pockmark Wang's legs trembled, and he hurriedly said, "I surrender, I surrender! I was the one who offended you back then, I was totally out of line, and I apologize!"

His entire salary for this month had been spent on buying medicine. If this continued, how was he supposed to live!

The other servants' gazes toward Ye Tian had also changed.

Previously, they had wanted to bully him from time to time. After all, this kid looked pampered and cowardly, making him seem like an easy target.

But now, they had absolutely no desire to do so.

They didn't want to be targeted like Pockmark Wang!

The soft fear the hard, the hard fear the ruthless, and the ruthless fear the suicidal!

This kid was incredibly weak, but he had absolutely no regard for his own life!

Now, all the servants called him Madman Ye!

Ye Tian glanced at him and asked in a deep voice, "Where is An Yi?"

Hearing this, the crowd looked confused.

No way, could it be that this kid wants to fight Guard An!?

Well, that would be great!

So, in an instant, the group of servants eagerly pointed the way for Ye Tian.

"See the front courtyard over here? Count eastward; the third room is his."

"That guy surnamed An is just a guard, yet he gets a whole room to himself! Damn it, I've been sick of him for a long time."

"Exactly! Why is the Eldest Miss so respectful to him? Is that how you treat a hired guard?! I don't even want to talk about her!"

"Ye Tian, you have to beat him hard, especially his face. Give it some extra attention."

"..."

The group of servants enthusiastically offered Ye Tian advice and strategies.

Even Pockmark Wang, who didn't get along with Ye Tian, joined in with great interest.

Ye Tian was left speechless.

So these guys were hoping to use his hands to beat up An Yi?

"Thanks!"

Ye Tian said, taking large strides toward An Yi's room.

"Do you guys think Ye Tian has a chance of winning?"

"Highly unlikely, but then again, I haven't seen that Guard An show any real skills either."

The group of servants gathered together, discussing animatedly.

Pockmark Wang grinned, revealing his missing front tooth, and said excitedly, "Haha, that guy surnamed An is in for some bad luck!"

Although Ye Tian wasn't strong, he was clingy!

Like a dog-skin plaster, you just couldn't shake him off!

Meanwhile.

In the courtyard.

An Yi was leisurely lying on a rocking chair, basking in the sun with a book in his hands.

It told the inspiring story of an Old Man Qin who worked as a security guard.

Some snacks were laid out on the table beside him.

Luo Zhihan was pouring tea for him, occasionally sneaking a peek at the book in An Yi's hands.

But she didn't know what the characters were; she couldn't understand a single word.

"An Yi!"

Ye Tian walked over and looked at him.

"You need something from me?"

An Yi raised an eyebrow slightly, asking out of curiosity.

Outside the courtyard, the servants quietly poked their heads over one by one, looking like they were ready for a good show, whispering among themselves.

"He's about to make a move!"

"Haha, Madman Ye is ruthless in a fight! This guy surnamed An is doomed!"

Hearing their voices, An Yi raised an eyebrow slightly.

This kid wanted to attack him?