C7 Intentionally Testing Him!

"That's right. If Xiao Tian's strength really returns, he definitely won't hold back," someone else chimed in.

"Have you noticed that Xiao Tian seems a bit different from before?" a teenager in a white shirt said, frowning as he watched Xiao Tian walk ahead.

"What makes you say that?" asked another boy, with a teasing tone.

"Although it seems like Xiao Tian hasn't regained his strength yet, in the past, even if he was at a disadvantage, he would never back down. He wouldn't just walk away without saying anything like he did now," the boy in white explained.

"Ha, I thought it was something serious, but you're overthinking it," the other boy laughed dismissively.

"Why do you say that?" The boy in white turned his puzzled gaze toward him.

"It's simple. Do you remember when Xiao Tian got injured?" the boy asked.

"Uh, two years ago," the boy in white replied, a flash of understanding in his eyes.

"Exactly," the boy said with a shrug and a smile.

"I'm still not getting it," the boy in white admitted, still confused.

"Yeah, Wei Ming, what do you mean by that? I don't get it either."

"Same here..."

As the boy spoke, the others around him also looked at him in confusion, all equally baffled by Wei Ming's point.

"You guys, how can you be so clueless? Let me remind you, you all know what Xiao Tian has been through these past couple of years, right?" The flamboyant teen chuckled, looking smug and self-assured, as if he was the only one who understood the truth.

"Huh?"

"What do you mean?"

"Wait, I think I get it. Wei Ming, are you saying that the reason Xiao Tian left without a word is because he's been getting beaten up constantly these past two years and realized that playing it safe is the smart move?"

"Ha ha... that's probably it."

"..."

With the flamboyant teen's hint, the other teens were momentarily stunned, but soon they seemed to catch on and burst into laughter.

"Exactly!" The flamboyant teen smirked, his eyes glinting with mockery as he glanced at Xiao Tian in the distance. Xiao Tian hadn't gone far, and since the group made no effort to lower their voices—in fact, they seemed to speak louder on purpose—their conversation reached his ears.

However, Xiao Tian, hearing the flamboyant teen's remarks, didn't pause for a moment, acting as if he hadn't heard a word. His steps remained calm and steady.

"Now I'm sure Xiao Tian hasn't regained his strength. What a lucky guy, to have survived such a dangerous situation. If it weren't for Zhou Yang's mishap, that punch he threw could have killed Xiao Tian..." The flamboyant teen thought to himself, seeing Xiao Tian continue on without stopping. He was there under orders to gauge Xiao Tian's current abilities.

After a moment, Xiao Tian and Qin Wudi had completely distanced themselves from the others.

"Xiao Tian, aren't you upset?" Qin Wudi asked quietly once they were far enough away, his expression complicated.

"Upset? Why would I be upset?" Xiao Tian replied with a smile. In just a short time, he had found several good herbs, which pleased him greatly.

"You're not bothered at all by what just happened? Those people were clearly trying to provoke you," Qin Wudi said, blinking with a slightly somber tone.

"Ha, seems like you're not as clueless as you look," Xiao Tian remarked, surprised, glancing at Qin Wudi.

"I'm not clueless," Qin Wudi retorted, widening his eyes at Xiao Tian.

"If you're not clueless, then why did you keep hanging around me even when I treated you so harshly before?" Xiao Tian chuckled.

"I... I didn't... It was you who insisted!" Qin Wudi's face turned red as he looked at Xiao Tian, his voice a bit weak.

"Did I force you to take me to your place?" Xiao Tian asked.

"Well... no matter what, we've been friends since we were kids. Seeing you injured on the side of the road, I couldn't just leave you there!" Qin Wudi replied awkwardly, trying to justify himself, though his voice lacked confidence.

"Ever heard the saying that an explanation is just a cover-up? Don't worry, I get it..." Xiao Tian patted Qin Wudi on the shoulder, a charming smile playing on his lips. He then shifted the topic, "Since even you could tell they were deliberately provoking me, how could I not see it? Knowing they were trying to provoke me, if I got involved, wouldn't that make me a fool? So, if those mad dogs want to bark, let them. It's not like it takes anything away from me."

"Is that so, Xiao Tian? You've changed... Even though I don't know if you've truly lost your memory, I genuinely hope you never get it back," Qin Wudi said, looking at Xiao Tian with a serious expression.

"Really?"

Xiao Tian chuckled and didn't say anything more. Instead, he continued to wander through the market with Qin Wudi, weaving through the stalls and searching for anything beneficial.

As for those guys earlier, Xiao Tian truly didn't give them a second thought. After all, he was once a Supreme Master. Although now that's just a memory, his experience remains. Such petty tricks are nothing compared to what he's been through. Of course, if he still had his powers, he wouldn't mind dealing with those guys with a wave of his hand. But now, with his meridians severed, his elixir field shattered, and not a shred of strength left in him, his physical strength isn't impressive either.

Earlier, a single move left Zhou Yang in a tough spot. It seemed effortless, but it actually drained a lot of his energy. Those guys, who seemed a bit flamboyant, were clearly stronger than Zhou Yang. Facing their provocation, he knew better than to walk right into a beating when he wasn't strong enough.

After wandering around the market with Qin Wudi for quite a while, Xiao Tian finally wrapped up his spending spree. Although most of the herbs were cheaper than he expected, by the time he finished, the ten thousand dollars in gold banknotes that the big guy had brought were down to less than five hundred. This left Qin Wudi feeling quite exasperated as they walked back to the cabin.