Published: February 10, 2025
Chapter Title: "Two-in-One, Thanks to Mr. Mu Mei for the Generous Reward!"
With the agreement reached with the Yama Tree, Ye Zhongming felt a deep sense of relief.
He wasn't worried about the Yama Tree going back on its word, because the two methods he proposed were too attractive for this mutated plant that aimed to evolve into a ninth-level being. It wouldn't jeopardize its easy advancement to satisfy its hunger.
The vein soul contract, in certain situations, was far less reliable than the word 'interest'.
What excited him even more was that both the first tree form solution and the second human form solution were not something that could be completed quickly. During this period, the Yama Tree, in a way, would be considered a member of Cloud Summit Villa, essentially becoming Ye Zhongming's half henchman.
Having a powerful guardian who had already evolved to the eighth level and was on the verge of reaching the ninth level made Ye Zhongming feel that even if the Evil Dragon from Yangos came at this moment, he wouldn't be afraid.
For a brief moment, Ye Zhongming even thought that after this matter was settled, he should find a time to take the Yama Tree and the eighth-level King Zun to deal with the iron lock prisoners.
After many thoughts flashed through his mind, Ye Zhongming's attention returned to the corpses around him.
In the vicinity of Cloud Summit, especially during this sensitive period, the emergence of a mysterious organized combat team was certainly not a good sign.
Seeing the expression on Ye Zhongming's face, the Yama Tree casually walked over, deliberately swaying around him a couple of times, its transparent, crystal-like body slowly getting closer to him.
This made Ye Zhongming roll his eyes; he couldn't help but want to lecture this creature on how a woman shouldn't be so shameless. But thinking of how the Yama Tree openly talked about mating, he figured it probably wouldn’t understand, so he wisely kept his mouth shut.
The Yama Tree smiled proudly, and its body began to change. Soon it transformed into the form Ye Zhongming first met, albeit much smaller in size, and the feminine form was naturally concealed.
Ye Zhongming smiled wryly to himself, thinking that indeed, the Yama Tree was a mutated plant. This form was its true form, while the crystal form was actually its combat form.
"Are you guessing about the origins of these people?"
The Yama Tree swayed its crown and spoke to Ye Zhongming.
This remark made Ye Zhongming's eyes light up. Why should he make wild guesses? Since these people were eaten by the Yama Tree, this tree capable of absorbing thoughts must know something. He could just ask it.
"Yes, these individuals likely don't have good intentions towards Cloud Summit Villa. They could be considered our common enemy."
Upon hearing this, the Yama Tree glanced at Ye Zhongming with a look that seemed to say, "Don’t think that I’ll fall for your words just because you say that." However, it still provided an answer.
"They come from an organization called 'Thorn Heart'."
Thorn Heart?
Ye Zhongming furrowed his brows. He had never heard of this organization, and it wasn't one he knew from his previous life either.
The zero commerce association, Radiant World Army, Ogre Chain, divine hall, and so on were all organizations from his past life that still existed in this one, with no significant changes. The only difference was that these organizations were unattainable for him in his previous life, while in this life, they were all defeated foes.
But he had truly never heard of the name Thorn Heart.
"This incident was also orchestrated by them," the Yama Tree's next statement made Ye Zhongming's already simmering killing intent suddenly swell.
"Mm~ right now, your emotions are at their peak. Anger, excitement, and combat are the best seasonings for human delicacies."
"They can't just be a few people, right?"
Ignoring the Yama Tree's intoxicated expression, Ye Zhongming continued to ask.
Since this incident was caused by these people, they would surely come here to take advantage. However, this number of personnel was clearly insufficient; there must be other teams around.