Published: February 13, 2025
Ye Zhongming sat on a stone platform, fiddling with an object in his hands.
Chao Yang and Qing Mo were resting around the stone platform, their dragon heads lying on the ground, with Longan still towering over the stone platform.
“Aren’t you nervous at all?” Chao Yang asked, somewhat surprised.
Since the killing of Zi Que, retaliation from the dwarves was inevitable, and exposure was just a matter of time. After all, they hadn’t killed Lord Luoxu, and with Qing Mo already known to the dwarves, it wouldn’t be difficult for them to track down Ye Zhongming.
Once the dwarves found this place, escaping would be difficult for Ye Zhongming.
Ye Zhongming looked at the empty Cloud Summit Manor with a hint of regret in his eyes and smiled, “Actually, I am a bit nervous. No, I’m very nervous. After all, I am up against one of the most advanced powers known in this universe. But more than that, it’s excitement—excitement from conquest, or the thrill of being on the brink of death.”
This might sound incomprehensible to others, but the two dragons could understand.
Facing the imminent retaliation from the Tarros Red Dwarfs, the pressure was palpable. One could say that not only was Ye Zhongming, who had yet to reach his peak, feeling the strain, but even the two giant dragons, who were peak experts, were feeling a bit tense and even fearful.
In the face of this overwhelming danger, winning would mean conquest, which was a normal excitement. Dying would also bring excitement from resistance and the attempt to create miracles.
“Also, I have made many preparations. Although some unexpected events have occurred, fortunately, not all surprises are bad; there are good ones too.”
Upon hearing this, Chao Yang tilted her head slightly, “Isn’t your preparation for us to challenge those dwarves?”
“Auntie, can you not be so confident?” Ye Zhongming replied with irritation, “Even if you and Qing Mo are strong, how many peak experts can you take on? There are five of them here, and who knows how many more could be summoned. You think you can drive them off? Plus, your main strength lies in support, so Qing Mo would have to bear the brunt.”
“The Dragon Race’s age isn’t what you understand!” Chao Yang shouted.
“I still feel young,” Qing Mo said softly.
Ye Zhongming chuckled, “Right, right, you are both still young, just like me.”
“At this point, it’s okay to tell you,” Ye Zhongming said, pointing around, “You’ve seen the modifications the formation masters made here. Now, having spent a fortune to modify the Cloud Summit Manor, I can say that apart from not being as good as Su City, its defense strength per unit area exceeds that of any city. This place is my greatest reliance right now; after that, it’s you two.”
Ye Zhongming stood up on the stone platform.
“The Cloud Summit Manor is not alone; it has now connected with Dark Strip City. I hope it will surprise the dwarves when the time comes.”
“Besides that… You know I’ve earned quite a bit of money recently. This money has turned into some very good things through various channels. I hope these things will show those dwarves that wealth isn’t exclusive to them.”
Upon hearing this, the hearts of the two giant dragons settled considerably. Qing Mo thought for a moment and asked, “What are the good and bad surprises you mentioned?”
“Not killing Lord Luoxu allowed him to leave and expose your identity, enabling the dwarves to find me in a short time. That’s the bad surprise. This unexpected event drastically shortened our preparation time, which has a fatal impact on our previously set plans.”
Ye Zhongming gently flicked the object in his hands, causing it to emit a wave of energy fluctuations, making the two dragons instinctively pull their heads back.
“If it weren’t for the good surprise, we’d probably be fleeing right now, making it hard for those dwarves to find us. Perhaps we would’ve already reached your Colorful Cloud Fragment Star Belt. In the future, as long as the dwarves don’t come knocking, I plan to start afresh, ensuring endless wealth for generations.”