"Yes, this child has suffered a lot since childhood, so his mind is quite mature!" Liu Rumei said with a smile.

"He’s not just any child, but a troublemaker. When bears appear, everyone needs to be cautious and punch hard!" Ye Tianchen said casually.

Yong Chun Tai didn’t continue to tease, but anyone could see that she was doing it for Liu Rumei’s sake. She knew Liu Rumei’s feelings for Ye Tianchen and wanted their relationship to take a step further through this method!

That day, Liu Rumei didn’t plan to leave. She wanted to stay here mainly because of her deep affection for Yong Chun Tai and wanted to chat with and accompany her. For Yong Chun Tai, this was certainly a happy thing, even though she was also involved in cultivation and could endure loneliness. If those on the path of cultivation couldn’t endure the basic loneliness, what achievements could they even talk about? However, Yong Chun Tai had always treated Liu Rumei like her own granddaughter, and Liu Rumei staying to accompany her for one night was naturally a pleasure.

On this day, they were both inside the courtyard, and both lunch and dinner were personally cooked by Liu Rumei. Despite her outward appearance as a prestigious lady with such peerless beauty, everyone might assume she was nothing more than a vase, yet unexpectedly, Liu Rumei’s cooking skills were quite good, very delicious. Whether it was lunch or dinner, Little Black Bear was overeating as if its stomach could never be filled!

After dinner, Ye Tianchen sat alone on the stone stool in the courtyard, watching the bright moon in the sky and pondering. Tomorrow, after returning to the Capital City with Liu Rumei, he would set out with the man carrying the knife to Mount Everest. Whether or not the "Hidden World" was there, he had to make a trip, as the strongest few in the Mortal World also controlled one of its people, the Great Elder of the Kunlun Secret Realm, was there. As long as he met him, entering the "Hidden World" shouldn’t be difficult.

Squeak!

A door was opened, and Ye Tianchen didn’t need to look to know it was definitely Little Black Bear, the troublemaker. He couldn’t help but ask, "Being up so late, do you want me to cast a sleeping Divine Arts?"

"Hey, don’t be so overbearing, alright? I’ve already listened to you and won’t reveal my true body in the Mortal World. I stick to my word!" Little Black Bear glanced at Ye Tianchen and said.

"So, being up so late, you just wanted to tell me this?" Ye Tianchen asked.

"Of course not, I want to go with you to that Hidden World!" Little Black Bear said seriously to Ye Tianchen.

"No way!" Ye Tianchen directly refused.

"Why, why can’t I go? I’m not a real three-year-old child; I’m a Black Bear with cultivation. I want to go in for training too!" Little Black Bear didn’t expect Ye Tianchen to decline, quickly retorted.

"I know you want to train inside, but not now. Once you’re in the Ancient Martial World, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to train. I have it under control; go back to sleep!" Ye Tianchen said seriously.

Little Black Bear glanced at Ye Tianchen, feeling utterly hopeless. No matter what it said, Ye Tianchen wouldn’t take it to the "Hidden World" in the Mortal World. He could only sigh, turn towards the straw house, and mutter to itself, "I promised Grandpa I’d definitely become strong, I must do it..."

As it spoke, Little Black Bear walked to the straw house door, ready to open it, only to hear Ye Tianchen say: "Tomorrow, we’ll return to the Capital City in the Mortal World; as for taking you to the Hidden World, it depends on your performance!"

"Really?" Little Black Bear couldn’t help but turn excitedly to Ye Tianchen.

"It’s not only about your performance; it’s also about your state at that time. The Hidden World is akin to the Ancient Martial World, cruel and bloody, with considerable slaughter. It might even be more perilous than the Ancient Martial World!" Ye Tianchen said casually.

"I will definitely try hard!" Little Black Bear said, tightly clenching its fist.

As Little Black Bear walked into the straw house to sleep, Ye Tianchen frowned slightly. To be honest, he really didn’t want to take Little Black Bear to the Hidden World. He only wished to go with the man carrying the knife, knowing full well the Hidden World contained unknown experts. Even the few strongest verified ones in the Mortal World couldn’t be underestimated. Then, does the Hidden World not contain any other powerhouses?

It could be imagined that the people inside the Hidden World might just be inheritors of martial arts and Treasure left by ancient Martial Artists, rather than those deeply involved in the Ancient Martial World or understanding this Martial Arts World. However, underestimating them would definitely result in significant losses, because the legacy left by these predecessors isn’t necessarily weak; rather, when they left the Mortal World, they had a lot on their mind, and the items left should theoretically be the strongest, perhaps even Supreme Divine Powers long lost to the Martial Arts World. Underestimating them may lead to lifelong regrets!

Therefore, Ye Tianchen was hesitant to take Little Black Bear; he knew Little Black Bear greatly wanted to go. Although it was somewhat troublesome, it wasn’t bad-natured; it always wanted to become stronger and remembered the teachings given by Elder Bai Yi, bearing a sense of responsibility and mission. Nonetheless, the Hidden World had too many unknowns, and even Ye Tianchen felt cautious about it. Taking Little Black Bear, should danger occur, he wouldn’t be able to face Elder Bai Yi. Thus, whether to bring Little Black Bear into the Hidden World was a matter requiring careful consideration by Ye Tianchen.

Swish!

Suddenly, a sword light appeared at Ye Tianchen’s back, moving very quickly without any hesitation, directly attacking Ye Tianchen. Ye Tianchen frowned slightly but remained unmoved, letting the sword light strike him!

Bang!

Thud!

The sword light fell, and the sword also solidly struck Ye Tianchen’s back. However, the sword broke, and the one using the sword to sneak attack Ye Tianchen was blown away; the ambush was unsuccessful!

"Yong Chun Tai, sneaking up on me in the middle of the night isn’t quite right, is it?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but smile at the person in black.

The person in black froze for a moment and then took off the black veil, unexpectedly revealing it was indeed Yong Chun Tai. Seeing Ye Tianchen unharmed, Yong Chun Tai exclaimed: "Such powerful strength is incomparable to any ordinary ancient Martial Artist. You must have truly become a strong Martial Artist."

"My Physical Body Power is very strong; ordinary Treasure doesn’t harm me!" Ye Tianchen nodded and said.

"The world of Martial Arts is so aspirational, truly amazing!" Yong Chun Tai said with a smile.

"No problem, with your intelligence and perseverance, you will definitely open your Dantian and become a strong Martial Artist!" Ye Tianchen said.

"I certainly won’t give up. For me, if I can’t become a Martial Artist, my lifespan is nearing its end. Life is such that if you can’t strive over it, then it’s just waiting for death!" Yong Chun Tai said openly.

Ye Tianchen nodded. Yong Chun Tai also sat on the stone stool, gazing at the moonlight in the sky and said: "I’ve already passed Yong Chun Fist to others and found a trustworthy successor. I believe he will flourish Yong Chun Tai in the Mortal World; what I need to do is quietly cultivate!"

"Everyone has their path to walk, their own fate, and also some things destined by providence. I think this is the life process of All Living Beings!" Ye Tianchen said.

"This time, be careful when you go to the Hidden World. I think inside, not only are there six strong ones who know how to control it. After all, the Hidden World is a world on its own, between the Mortal World and the Ancient Martial World. Usually, these six strongest in the Mortal World do not live in the Hidden World, indicating others exist there. Might it truly be another world?" Yong Chun Tai speculated.

"I believe the Hidden World is not as simple as imagined!" Ye Tianchen said, mind frozen.

"Alright, get some rest early. You have to return to the Capital City in the morning. Make sure you care for the lady; even if nothing results from you two, don’t hurt her. She is a good woman, deeply affectionate towards you!" Yong Chun Tai said with a smile.

"Thank you, senior!" Ye Tianchen said politely.

Yong Chun Tai returned to sleep. Actually, when Yong Chun Tai appeared to sneak attack him, Ye Tianchen already knew but didn’t act, because he understood Yong Chun Tai wanted to test his skills, to see how strong he truly was. Ye Tianchen’s motionless stance, allowing Yong Chun Tai’s sword to slash down without harm, proved his strength; being unharmed was the best proof. Even the power of the Physical Body couldn’t resist Yong Chun Tai’s current strength, unable to counter Ye Tianchen anymore!

Ye Tianchen sat in the courtyard all night, which was nothing for him. It gave him a perfect chance for quiet reflection. In the early morning, the first one to walk out of the straw house was Little Black Bear—this troublemaker like an insomniac, glanced at Ye Tianchen seemingly asleep on the stone stool, sneaking over like a thief toward the little grass bearing fruit...(To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)