Black Tiger Hall!
Although Ye Fei was just an ordinary college student before devouring the Soul-controlling Demon, he had still heard snippets about this famously powerful underground force in Yuntai City!
It was precisely because of Black Tiger Hall's dominance in Yuntai City that Bai Meng became so arrogant and overconfident, only to end up having his four senses stripped by Ye Fei.
"It seems Bai Que is here because Bai Meng's situation has been discovered! Although I'm at the Foundation Establishment Stage of cultivation, Black Tiger Hall must have guns. Should I step back for now?"
Thinking this, Ye Fei slowly began to retreat.
But after taking just half a step back, Ye Fei abruptly stopped.
Because in his mind, the voice of the Soul-controlling Demon at its death reappeared!
Ten years!
He only had ten years to form a Nascent Soul!
Yet now he was only at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Before reaching the Nascent Soul Stage, not only did he have to surpass the Golden Core Stage, but in a place like Earth where spiritual energy was so scarce, cultivating to the Nascent Soul Stage was an almost impossible task!
If he even retreated in the face of this mere Black Tiger Hall, how could he be qualified to reach the Nascent Soul Stage within the next ten years?
In that single half-step back, a massive transformation occurred in Ye Fei's heart.
He was no longer the person who merely immersed himself in newly-gained power; he now truly possessed the heart of a strong cultivator!
"Bai Meng relied on Black Tiger Hall's influence to insult me and even tried to kill me—his death was well deserved! Now his father Bai Que seeks revenge—so what? As a cultivator of demonic arts, I act freely. Whoever stands in my way, I will kill!"
Comprehending everything clearly, Ye Fei immediately strode forward.
Black Tiger Hall, as an infamous underground force, intimidated most people into avoiding it entirely. Ye Fei's abrupt approach naturally caught the attention of the gatekeeper members.
A man with a scar on his face stepped forward, blocking Ye Fei's path.
"Kid! Are you blind? Can't you see Black Tiger Hall is handling business here? Get lost!" Scarface said with a vicious expression.
"You're blocking my way," Ye Fei said calmly.
"What did you say?" Scarface asked, somewhat surprised.
"I said, you're blocking my way," Ye Fei repeated.
"Hahaha!"
Scarface burst into loud laughter. "Did you guys hear that? Is this kid insane or just plain stupid? He actually said I was blocking his way!"
"I think this kid's brain isn't functioning properly, talking to Scarface like that!"
"Exactly. Who cares if Black Tiger Hall blocks the road? On our turf in Yuntai, who the hell dares say a word about it even if we chop someone up!"
"Kid, there's a limit to pretending to be tough. Get lost!"
The minions around Scarface joined in, sneering and laughing at Ye Fei.
Seeing this, Scarface glared fiercely at Ye Fei and said, "I'm blocking your way—so what? Get lost, or I'll personally take you apart if it weren't for the boss handling things inside!"
As he spoke, Scarface raised his hand for a slap, embodying the Black Tiger Hall's typical bullying and lawlessness.
Swish!
Watching the approaching hand, Ye Fei slowly raised his head and glanced at Scarface.
In an instant, Scarface's hand froze in mid-air, and his whole body broke into a cold sweat.
The others, who had been mocking Ye Fei just moments earlier, fell silent as if struck by icy terror.
Because in that fleeting moment, it felt as though they were being stared at by a Primordial Giant Beast, making them tremble involuntarily.
This was the aura of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage!
A single glance could decide life and death!
"What's going on?"
Just as Scarface and the others were drenched in cold sweat from Ye Fei's gaze, a stern and authoritative voice suddenly rang out, jolting them all back to their senses.
A middle-aged man, surrounded by an entourage, stepped out of the building and looked toward them. It was none other than Bai Meng's father, Black Tiger Hall's leader, Bai Que!
Scarface quickly composed himself, inhaled deeply, and ran forward. "Boss! This kid is causing trouble here. I was just about to teach him a lesson!"
"Trouble? Hmph! Just chase him away!"
Bai Que, clearly upset at finding nothing of value in the building, responded with a dismissive snort and prepared to get into his car to leave.
However, as he took his first step, he suddenly turned back, coldly staring at Ye Fei. "Kid, what's your name?"
"Ye…"
Before Ye Fei could finish, a Black Tiger Hall subordinate came rushing over in panic, shouting, "Boss! Something bad happened!"
Bai Que frowned and snapped, "What bad news? Why are you running around like that?"
"Flame Dragon… The Flame Dragon Association took advantage of your absence and seized three of our territories. You… you need to go back immediately!" the man stammered out.
"What?!"
Bai Que's face darkened, and without hesitation, he barked, "Then why are you wasting time? Let's go back now!"
Scarface quickly asked, "Boss, what about that kid named Ye?"
"Of course we'll find him!"
Bai Que replied coldly as he got into the car. He sneered, "Bai Meng suddenly became a vegetable, and that brat Ye Fei disappeared without a trace—there must be a connection! If it's really that brat, I'll make sure he wishes for death!"
"Understood!"
Scarface responded immediately and headed to another vehicle.
Not long after, members of Black Tiger Hall drove off, leaving the area.
"Wish for death?"
Ye Fei watched Bai Que and his men leave, a cold smile forming on his face.
He was no longer the weak, bullied pauper he once was. After his recent inner transformation, Ye Fei had truly become someone different.
If Bai Que was truly courting death, Ye Fei wouldn't hesitate to annihilate Black Tiger Hall with his Foundation Establishment Stage powers—after all, it wouldn't be difficult!
"Ye Fei!"
Suddenly, a woman's voice, accompanied by the roar of a car engine, drew Ye Fei's attention.
Turning around, Ye Fei saw a bright red Ferrari pull up in front of him. Sitting inside was an elegant and stylish young woman.
"Wu Xia? What's the matter?"
Ye Fei furrowed his brows slightly at the sight of the woman, who happened to be his childhood friend and also his current landlord.
Even Meng Ying was someone he had met through Wu Xia.
Wu Xia stepped out of the car and, with an air of superiority, questioned him, "Where have you been lately? And who were those people just now?"
Hearing her interrogation, Ye Fei simply smiled faintly.
He knew Wu Xia wasn't asking out of concern for him.
Although they were childhood friends, due to differences in family background and lifestyle, Wu Xia had never truly respected him.
Sure enough, seeing Ye Fei smile without responding, Wu Xia sneered, "Ye Fei, my mother and your mother might have been close friends, which is why I agreed to take care of you, but please keep yourself in check. Otherwise, you'll only end up causing trouble for others!"