Chapter 500 – Playing Hard to Get
When it came to arrogance, Ye Tian felt that no one was more arrogant than Chen Taotian himself. The way he was speaking to him now—did he really not understand Ye Tian's current strength?
Then again, thinking it over carefully, it made sense—he really didn't know.
Ye Tian chuckled and said, "Chen Taotian, I think the arrogant one here is you. You strut around like you're untouchable, just because you're the Little Prince? Do you think that actually means something? Honestly, you're nothing special."
"Hm?"
Chen Taotian was truly caught off guard. He hadn't expected Ye Tian to speak to him like this. Back then, such a thing would've been unthinkable!
"How dare you talk to me like that? Do you even know how to spell the word 'death'?"
"Oh? I'm just speaking the truth. What, is telling the truth not allowed anymore?"
Ye Tian genuinely felt he was just stating facts. If the guy didn't like what he heard, that was his own problem—it had nothing to do with Ye Tian.
"Guards, bring him out!"
"Yes, sir!"
Ye Tian smiled and said, "Oh? So now you're letting me go?"
"Letting you go?" Chen Taotian burst out laughing. "Are you stupid? You think I'd actually release you?"
He found it hard to believe Ye Tian could be this naïve. Did he really think he'd be set free? That was simply impossible. The only reason he was being taken out was because the prison wasn't a convenient place to deal with him. Outside, he could do whatever he wanted.
Chen Taotian looked at Ye Tian and said, "Just wait till we're outside—I'll show you exactly what kind of price you're going to pay!"
"Oh yeah?"
Ye Tian thought he was giving himself too much credit. As long as he exerted even the slightest force, the other guy wouldn't stand a chance. In terms of strength, he was far superior—he absolutely crushed him.
Soon, he was led out. Shackled at the wrists and ankles, Ye Tian was brought deep into a secluded forest. Once there, Chen Taotian said smugly, "Ye Tian, do you know why I brought you to a place like this? And you really thought I was going to let you go?"
Ye Tian glanced around, then smiled and said, "Hmm, beautiful scenery, peaceful surroundings—not a bad spot. So, what exactly do you plan to do with me here?"
"You still don't get it? You're really that naïve? We brought you to this remote place for one reason—to kill you!"
"Kill me?"
Ye Tian burst out laughing. "You really think you have the power to kill me? Honestly, with your strength, I don't see that happening."
"Oh, really?"
Chen Taotian waved his hand, feeling like Ye Tian was an absolute fool. Soon enough, he'd disappear from this world. How could he still not realize what was happening?
But Ye Tian, now free, was feeling refreshed and clear-headed. He looked at Chen Taotian and said, "So, you really think you can kill me here?"
"Who says I can't?"
At that moment, Chen Taotian's men charged at Ye Tian. But Ye Tian simply smiled and said, "Your men? They're completely useless. And you think they can take me on?"
With a gentle wave of his hand, all of them collapsed to the ground!
Chen Taotian was stunned. What just happened? He hadn't even seen clearly what Ye Tian did before his men were sent flying. Even now, he couldn't comprehend it.
"What the hell just happened?!"
He had no idea how things had turned out like this.
"Ye Tian, what did you do to them?!"
"I already told you—defeating them is as easy as waving my hand. So now, do you understand the difference in our strength? You still think you can kill me? What a joke."
"You... you...!"
"What? Surprised by how strong I am?"
Step by step, Ye Tian approached, stopping right in front of him. With a grin, he said, "You probably thought I was some idiot before. But now—who's the real idiot?"
"What are you trying to do?"
"Heh, I just want to make one thing clear—if I wanted to kill you, I could do it right now, without any effort. Do you know what this place is? It's an isolated forest. If I kill you here, who's going to know?"
Ye Tian grabbed him by the collar and started laughing.
"Ye Tian, you can't do this to me!"
"Why not? Who do you think you are? Why shouldn't I do this to you?"
"I'm the Little Prince! If you kill me, you'll suffer the consequences! If you kill me now, I guarantee you'll pay the price!"
"Oh really?"
Ye Tian smirked and said, "Well now I'm curious—what exactly is the price I'll pay? Guess I'll have to kill you and find out. No one's going to know."
"You wouldn't dare!"
Crack!
Ye Tian snapped his arm with a twist. "That's for still thinking you're in control."
"AAAH!"
Chen Taotian screamed in agony. He had thought threatening him would make Ye Tian back off—but now, he realized he'd been dead wrong.
Ye Tian had actually broken his arm.
"I was wrong, Ye Tian! Let me go! I'll give you whatever you want—rewards, treasures, anything!"