Seeing that even Ye Guichen, the captain, had no reaction, Gongsun Fengying became even more arrogant, raising her nose and sneering sarcastically, "Captain Ye, wouldn't it have been better if you had been this sensible from the start? Hmph, don't say I didn't warn you; letting you sit on my boat is an honor for you, so stop haggling with me."

"Indeed, I'm not haggling with you." Ye Guichen echoed, nodding repeatedly, looking as if he was truly frightened.

Murong was so angry that he shivered all over, cursing Ye Guichen for being spineless.

Wang Ying also couldn't believe that Ye Guichen had actually given in.

However, just as everyone was harboring their own thoughts, Ye Guichen suddenly spoke again, "Captain Gongsun, in fact, I don't argue with you simply because I pity you."

Boom!

With one sentence, the previously calm atmosphere instantly became tense.

The people from the Vermilion Bird Tower glared at Ye Guichen, looking like they wanted to devour him.

The people from the Dragon Teeth also tensed their nerves, ready to defend in case the Vermilion Bird Tower people attacked suddenly.

Gongsun Fengying was momentarily stunned, then became furious out of shame, "Pity me? Haha, what a joke, you actually pity me?"

"Exactly, your dog's eyes must be blind. Do you know how dazzling Captain Gongsun is? And you dare to use the word pity? Truly, you don't know the immensity of heaven and earth." One person from the Vermilion Bird Tower jeered repeatedly.

Ye Guichen suddenly lifted his head, his gaze as sharp as arrows. With a flick of his wrist, a sunflower seed in his hand flew directly toward the speaker.

"You dog!" The other person was about to curse but abruptly stopped after hearing a soft "puff" sound.

Everyone was shocked and looked toward the person who had spoken.

Taking a closer look, everyone's pupils shrank and their eyes widened in disbelief.

They saw that the person who had just insulted Ye Guichen had his lips pierced by the sunflower seed thrown by Ye Guichen, pressing together.

The person was in such pain that he couldn't even open his mouth.

"Ye Guichen, how dare you lay a hand on my people!" Gongsun Fengying, furious to the extreme, erupted with a menacing aura, ready to explode at any moment.

Ye Guichen shook his head, "I am, after all, the representative of Dragon Teeth this time, and also the captain. He insulted me, so it's only right to discipline him a bit. However, you not only snatched my belongings but also condoned your subordinates' disrespect. Ha, let me tell you the truth, I usually don't bother with women, but when I do, even I am frightened of myself."

Ye Guichen's words made people like Murong change their impression of him again.

Gongsun Fengying narrowed her eyes, "What, do you really want to fight?"

Ye Guichen sighed, "Save your energy for dealing with Caesar's people. If we really fight, you are no match for me. Although your reputation is well-known, at first I was so curious about your ability to dual cultivate martial arts and external training, thinking you might be some extraordinary genius. But now, it seems I've overestimated you. You truly live a pitiful life!"

"Arrogant!"

"Presumptuous!"

"You still dare to speak!"

The people from the Vermilion Bird Tower, seeing that Ye Guichen still dared to call Gongsun Fengying pitiful, were furious once more.

However, recalling how Ye Guichen had shut their companion's mouth with a mere sunflower seed, they didn't dare to approach.

Ye Guichen ignored them and smiled at Gongsun Fengying, "I have to admit, you are indeed a genius, the most talented person I've ever seen. But it is precisely this talent that makes you overly arrogant, believing there's nothing you can't achieve. With your physique, if you solely focused on external training, your prospects would be limitless. But you want to grasp everything, not only practicing external training but also trying to master martial arts."

At this point, Ye Guichen shook his head gently, a look of regret on his face, "But what you don't realize is that you are gambling with your own life. Alas, if I'm not mistaken, the flaws in your body have already started to show. You are strong, always eager to defeat opponents in one move, but are you really that strong? If someone can withstand ten moves from you, shouldn't you be very familiar with that kind of pain?"

Ye Guichen's gaze was as sharp as a knife, his mouth curving into a mocking smile.

A hint of panic flashed in Gongsun Fengying's eyes, but she quickly denied it, "Ye Guichen, I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Denying it?" Ye Guichen narrowed his eyes, nodding, "Indeed, among us, those who can withstand ten moves from you can be counted on one hand. You don't need to admit it. Regardless of your admission, the fact remains. I'm just giving you a kind warning, feeling genuinely sorry for you. Knowing where the end of your life's journey lies, I can't be bothered to bicker with you. I just hope you can live a bit more joyfully in the short time you have left."

It felt as if Gongsun Fengying's life was nearing its end.

Jiang Long and the others were completely stunned.

They never expected Ye Guichen to say such things.

Was he cursing Gongsun Fengying to death?

Yet, Gongsun Fengying's expression became less natural, losing her previous arrogance. Without erupting, her face's changing expressions and trembling body reflected the shock in her heart.

Indeed, Gongsun Fengying was shocked by Ye Guichen's words.

What Ye Guichen said was a secret known to no one else but her.

No one else knew about her secret.

As Ye Guichen approximated, Gongsun Fengying might be a dual-cultivation genius, but her body was deteriorating. Especially when a fight lasted more than ten moves, she suffered a pain that felt like being gnawed by thousands of ants.

Gongsun Fengying had secretly sought doctors, but no one could find the cause.

This was also why Gongsun Fengying decided to join this martial arts competition.

If it weren't for her body's condition, she wouldn't have looked at such a competition level.

She considered herself on par with Lord Military God, believing she would soon reach his level.

Yet her body's anomaly made her feel powerless.

She came here to see if Atlantis could improve her body through genetic modification.

But Ye Guichen's revelation now made her uneasy.

Even the depths of her eyes began to flicker with killing intent.

Her secret must not be known by outsiders.

Regardless of how Ye Guichen knew, he had to die!

Gongsun Fengying began to step towards Ye Guichen, her killing intent no longer concealed.

Jiang Long and the others sensed something was wrong and shouted vigilantly, "Gongsun Fengying, what are you doing? Just because of our leader's few words, you want to kill?"

"Get lost!" Gongsun Fengying didn't even glance at Jiang Long, pushing him aside with a slap.

Weighing nearly two hundred pounds, Jiang Long had no chance to resist and was pushed aside.

"Tsk tsk, your killing intent is too strong." Ye Guichen caught the still-reeling Jiang Long, helped him steady himself, and shook his head at Gongsun Fengying, "This killing intent of yours is even more destructive to your body. Moreover, you can't kill me."

"Then let's see!" Gongsun Fengying didn't want to waste words, clenching her fist, ready to strike Ye Guichen.

Bang!

At this moment, a loud collision sounded.

Someone shouted in panic, "Oh no, a shark attack!"