Chapter 1010: So Arrogant?

Da Hei paused deliberately at this point, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes. “The stench you’re smelling is the ‘masterpiece’ of these filthy pigs. Their excrement is not only unbearably stinky but also corrosive, rendering any land it touches barren. It’s simply poison. Our young master keeps these things just to deal with disobedient people like you!”

He pointed with his crude finger at the filthy area inside the pigpen, a cruel smile on his face. “How is it? Soon you’ll be keeping company with these filthy pigs, experiencing the same taste! Perhaps in a few days, you’ll be begging us to let you out, hahaha!”

He laughed mockingly, as if he could already see Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao struggling painfully in this dirty environment.

Da Hei’s mockery and smugness were fully evident; he didn’t care at all about Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao’s feelings and was even eager to see them in a disheveled state.

For him, such humiliation and torment were the best punishment for those who dared offend Chen Rui.

And these filthy pigs in the pigpen were exactly Chen Rui’s secret weapon for suppressing enemies. Only the most disobedient, those who angered him the most, would be thrown into this stench-filled pigpen to endure endless humiliation and pain.

After mocking Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao, the smile on Da Hei’s face disappeared in an instant, replaced by a stern expression.

He glared at them, his tone carrying undisguised ferocity and threat: “What are you staring at? Hurry up and get in there!” His coarse voice echoed through the empty backyard, seemingly carrying an irresistible pressure.

Da Hei suddenly pointed his finger toward the foul-smelling pigpen, his eyes full of indisputable command.

As he spoke, he pulled the iron chain in his hand tighter, as if he were about to forcibly throw the two inside at any moment.

However, Ye Qingchen was not frightened by Da Hei’s threats. He narrowed his eyes slightly, quickly scanning the surroundings.

The area remained desolate, with dilapidated buildings and weed-covered ground, hardly a soul in sight. Even servants or guards patrolling in the distance were nowhere to be seen, giving the place an extremely deserted feel.

After confirming there was no one around, Ye Qingchen turned his head calmly, staring at Da Hei, oblivious to his threats, and instead asked, “Didn’t your young master say he would send experts to watch over us? Where are they now?”

Ye Qingchen’s tone carried faint doubt but also subtly hinted at provocation.

He intentionally used such a calm and collected demeanor to speak with Da Hei, clearly not intending to easily comply with the other’s orders.

He understood that with no one else around, this scenario posed no direct threat to him and Xiao Xiao.

Da Hei, hearing Ye Qingchen’s words, showed a trace of surprise in his eyes, then burst into laughter, a laugh full of ridicule and contempt. “In such a hurry? Afraid no one will be around to play with you later?” He looked at Ye Qingchen sarcastically, as if mocking his naivete.

Da Hei strode over to Ye Qingchen, looking down at him from above, continuing, “With me watching you now, do you think you can run away? Just the two of you dare to think about escaping? You probably don’t know the power of me, Da Hei! Even if there were experts, you wouldn’t be able to escape!”

As he spoke, Da Hei harshly squeezed the iron chain in his hands, producing a “creaking” sound, as if to demonstrate his strength.

His disdainful attitude suggested he already saw Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao as sheep waiting to be slaughtered, posing no threat at all.

He was brimming with pride, thinking he had completely controlled the situation and was not worried about Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao having any power to resist.

In his eyes, these two were nothing more than empty shells, having no chance of escape even with no one else around.

Ye Qingchen’s eyes narrowed slightly, a cold smile playing at his lips.

Da Hei’s taunts and smugness had not shaken him in the slightest; instead, they made him analyze the situation before him even more calmly.

Through the earlier conversation and the aura Da Hei unintentionally revealed, Ye Qingchen quickly gauged Da Hei’s strength—merely the Seventh Layer of Martial Emperor Realm.

“A mere Seventh Layer Martial Emperor Realm guy dares to be so arrogant in front of me?”

Ye Qingchen snorted coldly in his heart. In comparison, he had already reached the Eighth Layer of Martial Emperor Realm. Not only was his strength above Da Hei’s, but he also had the formidable Xiao Xiao by his side.

The two of them joining forces against one Da Hei was not a difficult task. Moreover, there was no one else here; as long as they acted quickly, there would be no fear of being discovered.

Ye Qingchen’s casual glance swept across Da Hei’s smug face, more disdain welling up in his heart for his arrogance.

This Da Hei was evidently too confident in his own strength, completely unaware of the danger he was about to face.

Ye Qingchen had already made up his mind; he would not give Da Hei any opportunity to catch his breath.

At that moment, Ye Qingchen subtly tilted his head, using his peripheral vision to glance at Xiao Xiao beside him.

The two exchanged a brief but profound look, understanding each other’s intentions in an instant.

Seeing the resolve and determination in Ye Qingchen’s eyes, Xiao Xiao immediately understood: Ye Qingchen was ready to take action, and she, too, had already prepared herself.

No words were needed, nothing needed to be said. Their tacit understanding had reached a point where words were unnecessary.

Ye Qingchen nodded slightly, a confident smile appearing at the corners of his mouth, exuding a sense of ease and composure.

Xiao Xiao understood immediately, the tension on her face disappearing instantly, replaced by an undisguised excitement and anticipation.

She knew Ye Qingchen’s move would mean victory.

The two simultaneously mobilized their Spiritual Power to the fullest, ready to launch a surprise attack while Da Hei least expected it.

Ye Qingchen continued to maintain a facade of calm and harmlessness, hands clasped behind his back as if pondering something.

Meanwhile, Xiao Xiao subtly stepped closer to Da Hei, a cunning gleam flashing in her eyes.

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, and the surrounding air seemed to instantly tighten and become stagnant.

Da Hei was still staring at them with satisfaction, unaware that danger lurked just around the corner.

His mocking laughter still echoed in the empty backyard, but soon it would be abruptly cut off due to his own arrogance.

As he watched Ye Qingchen and Xiao Xiao standing motionless, a growing impatience and anger began to rise within Da Hei.

His eyes widened, the expression on his face becoming increasingly ferocious. That rough face twisted by anger appeared like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment.