Chapter 1603: Going Too Far

Ye Yuan slowly opened his eyes, took a step, and was already beside Leng Yu.

He grabbed Leng Yu by the collar and said calmly, "Let's go, we're getting out."

With that, Ye Yuan took another step and entered the chaotic space.

The space around them was collapsing continuously, and the terrifying energy fluctuations made Leng Yu's heart tremble.

If he were to touch even a trace of these energy fluctuations, he would die without a burial place.

Yet Ye Yuan, carrying him, strolled through the chaotic space as if on a leisurely walk, without any hindrance.

Watching the surrounding space shatter piece by piece, they seemed to exist in two different worlds, unaffected by it at all.

Beyond shock, Leng Yu was extremely envious.

Why had he entered this spatial inheritance?

Wasn't it to comprehend the laws of space?

Once upon a time, he too was full of ambition, believing he could rely on his extraordinary talent to comprehend the laws of space and become a powerful expert.

But the blow of reality made him abandon all hope.

The laws of space were truly not something that so-called geniuses could comprehend.

Later, Leng Yu thought it was impossible for anyone to comprehend the laws of space within the spatial inheritance.

So when Ye Yuan entered, he mercilessly belittled him, mocking his overestimation of his abilities.

But today, this young man before him had truly succeeded!

And in only a hundred years!

This made him feel like vomiting blood.

This kid was simply a monster!

He was clearly an elder of the Alchemist Tower, yet his comprehension of the laws of space was so freakish.

Just how monstrous was this guy!

...

Over the past hundred years, Yue Mengli and the others had not had an easy time.

Although Xuanyu looked after them, he was still the lofty Second Elder and couldn't attend to their every detail every day.

As time passed, there were inevitably many troubles.

Xuanyu had arranged a large mansion for them in the city, where Li'er and the others moved in.

All their daily necessities were also provided.

However, Xuanyu's orders were his orders; things were different at the lower levels.

"This is outrageous! The divine source stones they give us each year are getting fewer and fewer. If this continues, how are we supposed to cultivate?" Bai Guang fumed.

Li'er sighed and said, "It's been a hundred years since Brother Yuan left, and his prestige has long since faded. It's already quite remarkable that Second Elder remembers his old ties and looks after us."

Bai Guang angrily said, "That Zhou Wei is going too far! No, I can't swallow this. I'm going to find Second Elder!"

Li'er quickly grabbed him and said, "Enough, don't cause any more trouble! Before Brother Yuan comes out, let's not stir up any more trouble! If you go to Second Elder now, even if he sees us and severely punishes Zhou Wei, what about afterward? Zhou Wei will only get worse! Brother Yuan's goodwill can be used for a while, but not forever. If Brother Yuan really has to stay inside for a thousand years, do you think Second Elder's lineage can protect us for that long?"

Clearly, Li'er had a very clear understanding of the current situation.

Originally, with their strength, they couldn't have entered the inner city of Tianhuang Imperial City.

The only reason they could stay here was entirely because of Ye Yuan.

Second Elder was indeed a rare good person, but he was still the lofty Second Elder, living in a completely different world from them.

At first, Second Elder might look after them because of Ye Yuan.

But favors always run out.

A strong expert like Second Elder might go into seclusion for hundreds or thousands of years; how could he always take care of them?

They were merely the lowest-level residents of Tianhuang Imperial City, and living in such a mansion was already beyond their status.

How could such a situation not attract the covetousness of others?

Yue Mengli understood very well that as long as Ye Yuan didn't return, this situation would continue to deteriorate.

Going to Second Elder might bring temporary help, but it would only accelerate the deterioration.

"Then... are we supposed to just swallow this?" Bai Guang said discontentedly.

Li'er sighed and said, "When Brother Yuan is not here, what we need to do is take care of ourselves! If any one of us gets hurt, think about the consequences? He would have to face the behemoth that is Tianhuang Imperial City!"

Bai Guang's expression changed, and he broke out in a cold sweat.

He knew Ye Yuan's personality all too well; once they clashed with the forces of Tianhuang Imperial City and suffered any harm, the consequences would be terrifying.

"Sister Li'er, the young master hasn't come out for so many years. Could he be in danger?" Lü'er asked worriedly.

Li'er smiled and said, "Don't you know your young master? Even if the whole world thinks he's dead, we should still have faith in him!"

Lü'er nodded firmly and said, "Mm, when the young master comes out, he will surely shake the whole city again and give a hard slap to those who look down on us!"

"Hahaha... Still holding onto illusions after a hundred years? Your Young Master Ye Yuan will never come out again!"

Just then, a disgusting laugh rang out, full of mockery.

Bai Guang saw the newcomer and couldn't help but burn with rage, snorting angrily, "Zhou Wei, what are you here for again?"

This Zhou Wei was a low-level protector of the Martial Tower, serving in the City Lord's Mansion.

The task of looking after Yue Mengli and the others had been assigned to him.

Because it was personally requested by Second Elder, Zhou Wei naturally dared not neglect them in the early years.

But later, Song Qiyang approached him and bribed him.

Thus, Yue Mengli and the others' days grew worse day by day.

As time passed, Second Elder was often in seclusion, paying less attention to this matter.

Although he had asked Lu Yi to look after Li'er and the others, Lu Yi himself had to cultivate; coming once every few years was already good.

Over time, Zhou Wei's胆子 gradually grew.

Zhou Wei swaggered into the hall and sneered, "I'm here to tell you that according to the City Lord's Mansion's rules, starting today, each of you must pay five hundred thousand divine source stones in taxes every year. If you can't pay, then get out of the inner city! Our inner city doesn't support idlers!"

Five hundred thousand per person was no small amount.

Although Ye Yuan had left them a considerable number of divine source stones, paying this amount would mean they couldn't hold out for long.

Bai Guang was furious and roared, "Zhou Wei, don't go too far! Our residence here was personally arranged by Second Elder. How dare you treat us like this?"

Zhou Wei chuckled and said, "Know your place! If I were you, I'd have gotten out of the inner city long ago. Staying here only makes you look foolish! Second Elder? Second Elder is busy with a thousand affairs; how could he care about small fry like you?"