《Top Grade Immortal Emperor in the Flower City》


 Chapter 1: 1 A wealthy man is a man indeed; without money, a mans life is tough.

    Huaxia, Donghai City.


    Dusk had fallen, and it was the sweltering summer season. Donghai City''s temperature, even at night, reached a frightful near 40 degrees Celsius.


    The wide roads were lit up with colorful neon lights, a mesmerizing yet worrying nightlife slowly began.


    One could spot slim girls either in shorts or in mini skirts,, their snow-white thighs resembled ice cream, tempting passersby to grab a handful.


    Girls of the 21st century, regardless of their looks, generally maintained slender figures.


    In the area of Zhongshan Park, a rowdymotion broke out as if a woman was cursing in the streets.


    Quite a crowd had gathered around, the protagonists being two women and one man.


    The man, named Ye Ling, was 25 years old. He had graduated two years prior. His appearance was delicate, around 1.85 meters tall, dressed in a thin shirt.


    His expression was wooden, as if his soul had been lost.


    Next to Ye Ling stood a girl a little younger than him, seeming to be around 23 or 24.


    She was extremely beautiful with a slim melon seed face, pink cherry lips, a fairplexion delicate enough to be broken by a blow, a fine and perky nose,, and over three thousand strands of long hair cascading behind her, exuding an ethereal elegance.


    The girl''s name was Lin Yuqing. Not only was she beautiful, but her figure was also top-notch. Nearly 1.7 meters tall, she weighed just under 60 kilograms.


    Within those 60 kilograms were a pair of snow-white breasts concealed under an orange shirt,, nheless proudly straining against the fabric.


    The round, perky buttocks atop those tender white thighs made one salivate with desire.


    She was the embodiment of a devilish figure!


    Standing opposite Lin Yuqing and Ye Ling was another woman.


    This woman was also good-looking, though not quite up to Lin Yuqing''s standard, yet her face was heavily made-up. The light breeze carried the strong scent of her cheap cosmetics.


    Her name was Liu Fei. Her long hair was permed and dyed a violet hue, appearing quite fashionable, adorned with brand clothing from head to toe,, holding a renowned Italian designer handbag,, the look in her eyes towards Ye Ling filled with sarcasm.


    "I''m talking to you, Ye Ling, will you answer?"


    Liu Fei red coldly at Ye Ling, mocking him, "We''ve been together since college, but what have you given me? What can you give me?"


    "Don''t tell me about being a man with potential. You''re already 25. I can wait, but can you afford to wait like I do?"


    "All I want is to enjoy the happiness of this world during the prime of my youth¡ªis that wrong?"


    "What should a woman rely on if not her youth? On you?"


    "Hah, forget it. You''re just a useless mud that can''t be propped up against a wall. If I keep following you, I''ll probably never wear clothing worth tens of thousands, never hold a handbag worth several tens of thousands,, and never drive a BMW worth hundreds of thousands!"


    Liu Fei''s voice was loud and utterly heedless of the disapproving nces from many people around her, but she kept saying what she wanted and doing what she intended.


    As far as Liu Fei was concerned, a woman should take advantage of her youth, especially one with good looks like herself. If she didn''t splurge in her youth, what would she splurge on when her beauty faded?


    "Yes, you''re kind, you love me, I know all that."


    "But have you ever considered what life is? Can love be eaten like rice? What I like is material things,, vanity. Your emotional support means nothing to me. If you were really capable, you''d better off gifting me a brand-name handbag."


    "Forget it. Just consider your family''s impoverished little mountain vige¡ªyou have no money, no background, no connections. And you''re just a mere junior college graduate, working yourself to death for just a few thousand a month, still needing to eat, drink, and pay the rent. When will you be able to buy me a handbag? Hmph, that might take an eternity!"


    "You''re just a loser, aplete and utter loser!"


    "Enough!"


    Lin Yuqing couldn''t stand it any longer, her pretty face aze with anger.


    "Liu Fei, how mercenary you are!"


    "When you utter these words, do you ever think about the time you were sick,, and Brother Ye Ling went to buy medicine at two or three in the morning,, then ran over ten miles to deliver it to you? Do you ever think about when your father was critically ill,, and it was Brother Ye Ling who stood in line for an entire day¡ªgot beaten by scalpers¡ªjust to obtain a specialist appointment for your father?"


    "Now that you have money and have hooked up with a rich guy, youe to insult Brother Ye? Are you even human?"


    "Am I trying to insult him? He''s the one who came looking for a scolding!"


    Liu Fei red at Lin Yuqing, then turned to Ye Ling with a sneer, "I already told him I wanted to break up,, but he insisted on pestering me. How could I not scold him?"


    "In your eyes, is money really that important?" Ye Ling lifted his head,, his eyes tinged with red.


    "What do you think?"


    Liu Fei had not a shred of pity as she said, "In my world, money is second to nothing. Is that clear enough for you?"


    After speaking, Liu Fei opened her handbag and took out a bank card, throwing it at Ye Ling''s feet.


    "Let''s say that we were together for a few years and you were good to me. I''m not heartless. This card has 50,000 yuan in it, consider it a repayment for your care over the years."


    With those words, Liu Fei turned and walked away.


    "Take your filthy money!" Ye Ling said with a dark expression.


    "Oh, you''re rejecting it?"


    Liu Fei pursed her lips and giggled, "Do you think I don''t know about your current situation? No job, and you''ve been owing rent for over three months. If you don''t pay soon, you''ll probably be kicked out by thendlord, won''t you? You''ve been reduced to this, yet you still care about your pride?"


    "Even if I have to beg, I won''t beg for your money," Ye Ling said coldly.


    "Fine."


    Liu Fei''s expression changed. She picked up the bank card, snorted coldly as she left, "Just hope you have the capability, and may you nevere begging to me in your life!"


    "Just because she''s clinging to a rich second-generation? What a joke! Women like her are nothing but ythings in the eyes of those rich yboys, and sooner orter she''ll be dumped," Lin Yuqing said with fury on her pretty face.


    Ye Ling didn''t speak, his expression wooden as he walked off into the distance.


    Clearly, the hurt Liu Fei had inflicted on him was not insubstantial.


    "Ye Brother, where are you going? Wait for me..." Lin Yuqing chased after him.


    "I want to be alone for a while," Ye Ling waved his hand, signaling Lin Yuqing not to follow.


    Lin Yuqing''s pretty face showed concern, but she listened to Ye Ling and did not continue to follow.


    Ye Ling didn''t know how long he had walked; unknowingly, he had arrived on a wide avenue.


    It was already the early hours of the morning, with very few cars and pedestrians on the road. Ye Ling walked aimlessly, crossing the street like a zombie, heading to the other side.


    "Beep beep!"


    Just then, two dazzling lights lit up in the distance, followed by a ring horn.


    A convoy of cars, at least twenty in number, all luxury vehicles, with even the least of them being a Porsche Panamera, were speeding at least 150 mph, taking advantage of the early morning to street race.


    The cars quickly approached where Ye Ling was, but he seemed oblivious to them.


    "Beep beep!"


    The horn sounded even more ear-piercing.


    The drivers of the first few luxury cars cursed upon seeing Ye Ling and swerved to avoid him.


    However, the drivers in the cars behind had not seen him, and among them, a fire-red Ferrari carried a very beautiful young girl whose face suddenly turned pale because her car was now right in front of Ye Ling!


    "Screech!!!"


    The harsh sound of braking echoed as the Ferrari, due to its high speed, ground ayer of ck smoke from the tire against the pavement.


    But her car was moving too fast, and Ye Ling was too close when she noticed him. Although she braked, Ye Ling''s figure was thrown far away like a kite with its string cut.


    This scene was also witnessed by the other drivers, who immediately abandoned the race and stopped their cars, running towards Ye Ling.


    "It''s over, it''s over, I''ve killed someone..." The girl in the Ferrari went pale, her beautiful eyes wide with panic.


    "Boom!"


    At that moment, the already somber weather suddenly thundered, a massive bolt of lightning striking down, hitting Ye Ling squarely.


    The owners of the luxury cars were stunned by this spectacle!


    "Qing Xin, are you alright?" A handsome young man knocked on the car window.


    Startled, Han Qingxin quickly got out of the car and asked anxiously, "Is he... is he dead?"


    The young man hesitated, then said, "He must be dead, given the speed of the car..."


    Han Qingxin''s mind went nk.


    "But before he died, he was struck by lightning. If he really is dead, we can im it was the lightning that killed him," the young man said.


    "Come quickly, he''s not dead yet, he''s still breathing!" Suddenly, a voice full of surprise came from afar.


    Han Qingxin was stunned, then hope appeared in her eyes, and she quickly ran towards Ye Ling.


    At this moment, Ye Ling, having been hit hard by the Ferrari, had nearly every bone in his body broken, and with the additional strike from the lightning, he lookedpletely charred as if he had been scorched.


    "Let''s just leave him to his fate here. Otherwise, the story of our racing tonight wille out, and Qing Xin''s involvement in hitting him won''t stay hidden. If he dies here, we can still say it was the Heavenly Thunder that did it," the young man said hesitantly as he looked at Ye Ling, who was barely breathing.


    Han Qingxin immediately shook her head firmly and said, "He''s not dead yet; I will take him to the hospital. It was my car that hit him, I will take full responsibility for this. I can''t just watch him die here."


    "But..."


    The young man wanted to say more, but Han Qingxin interrupted, "There are no ''buts.'' I won''t tell anyone about the racing, nor will I rat you guys out. I will take full responsibility for this incident."


    After speaking, Han Qingxin took out her phone and dialed 120 for an ambnce.

 Chapter 2: 2 The Immortal Emperor is Reborn on Earth

    When Ye Ling woke up again, he was already in an ambnce.


    But this Ye Ling was the current one, not his predecessor.


    Why phrase it that way?


    Because the predecessor Ye Ling had been killed by a Ferrari, and even if he hadn''t been killed by the car, he would have been struck dead by lightning.


    The current Ye Ling was reborn.


    "I almost did!"


    Ye Ling smacked his lips, his face full of frustration.


    Suddenly, Ye Ling froze.


    "The Phoenix Supreme Tribtion, I didn''t survive it, I should have been shattered to pieces, but now..."


    Ye Ling abruptly sat up and when he saw the dark clothes he was wearing, his facial expression immediately turned into one of confusion.


    "I''m still alive!"


    Ye Ling''s eyes shone brightly, in stark contrast to his face ckened by the lightning, as captivating as starlight.


    "Where is this?"


    Ye Ling nced around and suddenly a wave of memories flooded his mind.


    "Earth, year 2016, Ye Ling, Liu Fei, Lin Yuyou..."


    Ye Ling muttered to himself; these memories belonged to the predecessor Ye Ling.


    "Holy shit, I''ve been reborn!" Ye Ling couldn''t believe it.


    He couldn''t believe it, and neither could the nurses and doctors in the ambnce.


    Just a moment ago, the guy could barely breathe smoothly, inhaling more than exhaling, but now he was acting as if nothing was wrong.


    Wasn''t he died?


    That was what everyone in the vehicle thought.


    Chen Yan had just graduated from college and was interning at Donghai City''s First People''s Hospital.


    Her theoretical knowledge was very sound, but shecked practical experience; from this ashen figure before her, for the first time, she knew what a corpse looked like.


    Logically speaking, Ye Ling should have been smashed to pieces in the ident, with internal bleeding, and then the Heavenly Thunder struck him as a final blow; he definitely shouldn''t have been able to survive.


    But now...


    "Ah! ying dead!!!"


    Seeing Ye Ling suddenly sit up, Chen Yan''s phoenix eyes widened as she screeched.


    The others around were startled, and even Ye Ling was awakened by the sharp scream.


    "Beauty,e on, take a good look, am I ying dead?"


    Ye Ling beckoned to Chen Yan with a roll of his eyes.


    This was rebirth!


    Ye Ling was overjoyed in his heart, though after merging memories, he knew that Earth had sparse Spiritual Energy and wasn''t conducive to cultivation; it would be difficult to return to his peak as the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor. But the key point was...


    Being alive was pretty good already!


    Under the Phoenix Supreme Tribtion, if one didn''t survive, wasn''t it an instant scattering of one''s soul; and who would have a chance to be reborn?


    Moreover, on Earth, which could almost be considered an ''abandoned'', relying on his previous life''s experience, he could definitely live a carefree life!


    "Haha, heaven has not treated me badly!"


    "Knowing how hard I cultivated in myst life, this life on Earth is a blessing!"


    Ye Ling''s mouth split into a grin, chuckling; his face, already ckened by lightning, now revealed a row of shiny white teeth when he smiled.


    "This guy hasn''t been struck dumb by the lightning, has he?"


    Han Qingxin was sitting next to Ye Ling; it was she who had hit Ye Ling, so naturally, she had to take responsibility.


    "Hey, are you... are you okay?" Han Qingxin asked cautiously.


    Hearing this, Ye Ling''s original smile instantly disappeared.


    "Do I look okay to you? My whole body feels like it''s falling apart; at the very least, I''m seriously disabled!" Ye Ling said.


    Han Qingxin was stunned for a moment then nervously said, "But... but you don''t look injured at all."


    "That''s because I have a good attitude."


    Ye Ling closed his eyes andid himself down on the mobile hospital bed.


    Just two words, y dead.


    Actually, Ye Ling really wasn''t in any trouble anymore.


    When Han Qingxin bumped into him, Ye Ling suffered massive internal bleeding, and even one of his ribs pierced his heart so badly that it would have been a miracle if he hadn''t died.


    However, after the current Ye Ling was reborn, those injuries vanished as if by magic, as if that bolt of Heavenly Thunder had struck Ye Ling just to allow the current Ye Ling to be reborn.


    "This... This is too incredible!"


    Chen Yan patted her chest lightly with her delicate hand, disbelief filling herrge eyes.


    She stared attentively at Ye Ling, unable toprehend how someone with such severe injuries could still be jumping around so lively.


    Could it be hisst burst of energy before death?


    ...


    The First People''s Hospital of Donghai City.


    In the VIP ward, Ye Lingy on the bed with three bowls of beef noodles in front of him.


    "Glug."


    After downing the soup from the third bowl of ramen, Ye Ling burped contently, clearly satisfied.


    "So delicious..."


    Han Qingxin was dumbfounded¡ªjust beef noodles, were they really that delicious? Why didn''t it taste that amazing when she had it?


    How could she know that Ye Ling from his previous life wasn''t from Earth and had never tasted this kind of ramen before?


    Not to brag, but in his previous life, Ye Ling had plenty of elixirs, but when it came down to taste... they were far from Earth''s.


    "A miracle, it''s truly a miracle!"


    Just then, a doctor dressed in a whiteb coat walked in.


    She was strikingly beautiful, with delicate features and a petite nose adorned with thin-framed sses, a perfect oval face, willow-leaf eyebrows, and her efficient haircut tied up behind her. Even though she was d in a whiteb coat from head to toe, one could still glimpse her faint outline.


    "A beauty!" Ye Ling''s eyes shone.


    All of a sudden, he felt that this ''Earth'', despite itsck of Spiritual Energy, was extremely abundant in beauties!


    The beauty before him called ''Luo You'', the pretty nurse named ''Chen Yan'' in the ambnce, the beautiful driver named ''Han Qingxin'' sitting beside him, plus the college junior named ''Lin Yuqing'' who popped up in his memory...


    Even Liu Fei who had just dumped the former Ye Ling looked pretty good¡ªisn''t that how she managed to be kept by a rich second-generation?


    The former Ye Ling had seen plenty of beauties; as the Nine Tribtions Immortal Emperor, he had countless women. Moreover, his biggest hobby was women.


    But those women were somehow essentially different from the women on Earth. As for where exactly the differencey, Ye Ling couldn''t quite put his finger on it.


    Luo You leaned over Ye Ling, examining his wounds.


    It was already summer, and aside from her whiteb coat, Luo You wore only a light yellow chiffon blouse.


    "I truly can''t believe it. Before you got in the ambnce, you''d nearly lost all hope of survival, but now... Ah! What... what are you looking at?!"


    Luo You had absolute professional integrity, or she wouldn''t have be the head of internal medicine at the hospital at the age of 26.


    As she exined with a face full of disbelief, she suddenly realized that the man, charred by lightning in front of her, was staring at her with wide eyes.


    Following his gaze...


    Luo You immediately knew what Ye Ling was looking at, her pretty face turning as red as an apple, anger brimming in her eyes.


    "Pervert, bastard! Keep looking and I''ll gouge your eyeballs out!" Luo You said through gritted teeth.


    At the same time, Luo You was inwardly cursing herself for being a conservative woman. If it hadn''t poured rainst night leaving her clothes not dried, she wouldn''t have worn this low-cut chiffon blouse, inadvertently giving this guy a feast for the eyes.


    "You''re a doctor, and I''m a patient. Shouldn''t a doctor treat a patient with a different attitude?"


    Ye Ling coughed dryly, showing no embarrassment, and spoke earnestly.


    "Hmph, do you even look like a patient? Just die of sickness already!" Luo You snorted coldly.


    "Hey, that''s no way to treat a patient, is it?" Ye Ling red.


    "Keep an eye on your boyfriend. If there''s an issue, ring the bell."


    Luo You clearly didn''t want to talk to Ye Ling anymore, so after saying that to Han Qingxin, she turned and left the ward.


    Han Qingxin gaped, and after a long while, she muttered a sentence.


    "He... he''s not my boyfriend..."

 Chapter 3: 3 She gets 100,000, you get 10 million

    "If I were your boyfriend, you wouldn''t be mistreated, right? Why the hurry to exin?" Ye Ling chuckled at Han Qingxin, shing a row of gleaming white teeth.


    Han Qingxin almost threw up in disgust. How on earth could this guy match up to her?


    "Are you okay? If there''s nothing wrong, I''m leaving."


    Han Qingxin stood up, her perfect figure fully disyed before Ye Ling, and said, "I''ve already paid the medical bill. It''s time for you to be discharged."


    After speaking, Han Qingxin was about to leave.


    "Wait!"


    Ye Ling''s eyes widened as he said, "Beauty, you can''t be like this, right? ording to Huaxia''sws, first, speeding at night was wrong and illegal. Second, you hit me, do you think just paying the medical bills is enough? Compensation for emotional distress, disability payments, and so on, shouldn''t you be covering those as well?"


    With the divine senses of an Immortal Emperor, Ye Ling quickly merged with the memories of the former Ye Ling, and was very quick to pick up on some things about Earth.


    "I know aboutpensation for emotional distress, but what the hell is a disability payment?"


    Han Qingxin''s face was lined with frustration as she said, "Are you trying to extort me?"


    "Absolutely not," Ye Ling waved his hand and said. "But you hit me so hard that my whole skeleton nearly turned to powder. If we''re assessing injuries, it should at least qualify as a first-degree disability, right? It might even be a special-grade disability."


    "But you''re fine now, right?" Han Qingxin said.


    "I..."


    Ye Ling suddenly found himself struggling for words. He was indeed fine now¡ªso how on earth was he supposed to handle this beautiful woman in front of him?


    In fact, after merging with the memories of the former Ye Ling, he understood his current situation.


    Penniless!


    Not a dime to his name!!


    Broke!!!


    As for being dumped by Liu Fei, Ye Ling didn''t feel much anger; after all, it wasn''t he who got dumped.


    But the money problem still had to be solved, right?


    A beauty who drove a Ferrari was no ordinary person...


    The key point was, this beauty truly did hit him, and hit him so badly that he was practically crushed to pieces¡ªthis wasn''t extortion!


    "Fine, you want money, right?"


    Just then, a young man walked into the room from outside the door. He looked to be about the same age as Han Qingxin. He was the guy who, after Han Qingxin hit Ye Ling, taught her not to admit it and just say that Ye Ling was struck dead by lightning.


    His name was Chen Hong, a well-known rich second-generation in Donghai City, his father being the chairman of Dongqiang Group with a worth of at least ten billion.


    Chen Hong had called Han Qingxin earlier, and as she was panicking over hitting Ye Ling, she told Chen Hong which hospital she was in.


    Chen Hong, who had always had a thing for Han Qingxin, naturally rushed over right away.


    Only, just as he arrived at the entrance of the hospital room, he heard Ye Ling ''extorting'' Han Qingxin. While he was relieved that Ye Ling was all right, a surge of anger also welled up inside him.


    "Speak, how much do you want?"


    Chen Hong nced at Ye Ling sideways, from head to toe in shabby attire¡ªpoor as poor could be.


    For someone like that, having finally caught such an opportunity, how could he not ask for the moon?


    "What I ask her for has nothing to do with you!"


    Ye Ling nced at Chen Hong and immediately thought of the offspring of major powers within the Immortal Realm.


    People like this were known on Earth as ''rich second-generations'' and ''second-generations of government officials''...


    Ye Ling had always looked down on such people. In hisst life, he had made life difficult for those guys countless times. Now that he hade to Earth, he couldn''t indulge them even more.


    "Your goal is money, am I right?"


    Chen Hong looked disdainfully at Ye Ling and sneered, "Since it''s all about the money, why do you care who you get it from? As long as someone gives you money, that should be enough. People like you are no different from beggars."


    "Don''t say that." Han Qingxin cast a dissatisfied nce at Chen Hong.


    Han Qingxin was indeed a rich second-generation, but she had received a good family education. Otherwise, she wouldn''t insist on taking Ye Ling to the hospital.


    If it hadn''t been for her bad mood tonight, she wouldn''t have gone speeding, and this situation wouldn''t have arisen.


    "Did I say something wrong? Qing Xin, you shouldn''t be showing a good face to such a person."


    Chen Hong said to Han Qingxin, then turned to Ye Ling, speaking condescendingly, "Hurry up and say it? How much money do you actually want? Let''s get one thing straight first, we can give you the money, but after you take it, you can''t use this incident to ckmail Qing Xin."


    "Of course, we''re not afraid of ckmail from someone like you. It''s just disgusting and troublesome," he added.


    "Are you fucking brain-damaged?"


    Ye Ling, sitting on the hospital bed and ring at Chen Hong, cursed, "I''m not someone you hit, nor someone brought here by you. This whole thing has nothing to do with you at all. Youe in here and start bbering non-stop, what the hell are you bbering about? Can only you bber? You bber so much, why don''t you fuck off and perform crosstalk?"


    "Who the fuck are you cursing at?!"


    Chen Hong immediately got angry. As the Young Master of the Dongqiang Group, everyone had always spoken to him with the utmost reverence since he was young. Nobody dared to curse at him.


    "I''m cursing you, got a problem with that?"


    Ye Ling lifted his head and said, "If you''ve got the guts, hit me! I''m a patient right now,e on, hit me! I''m already ssified as a first-degree disabled person. Just perfect, you can turn me into a special-grade disabled person¡ªthen you''ll have to pay even more!"


    Chen Hong shook with anger, but he took in what Ye Ling said. Ye Ling was a patient, and if he really did hit him and caused any serious harm, that would only bring more trouble.


    "Hmph, considering you''re a patient, I won''t stoop to arguing with someone as poor as you."


    Chen Hong took a deep breath, suppressed the anger within, and said again, "Qing Xin is my girlfriend. It''s my responsibility topensate you on her behalf. Name your price, how much money do you want?"


    "Chen Hong, what nonsense are you spouting?" Han Qingxin frowned involuntarily.


    Chen Hong had always been relentless in pursuing Han Qingxin, whom she did not like at all. She was even more annoyed by his pestering, let alone considering him as a boyfriend.


    "Qing Xin, we will be together sooner orter. I am the Young Master of the Dongqiang Group, and you are the sole heiress of Han Group. Our union would be simply a match made in heaven!" Chen Hong said to Han Qingxin with a smile.


    Han Qingxin felt so disgusted she thought to herself that if the Dongqiang Group really were handed over to him, it would probably copse in a few years.


    However, Chen Hong was, after all, offering his help now. Although Han Qingxin was annoyed, she didn''t have the gall to express it.


    "Hey, are you going to name your price or not? If you don''t, we''re going to leave. Don''te looking for us for anything in the future," Chen Hong spoke down to Ye Ling again.


    "If the beauty gives it, 100,000 will do," Ye Ling said, sizing up Chen Hong andughing, "But for a rich Young Master like you, let''s say 10 million."


    "What?!"


    Chen Hong exploded immediately: "Are you fucking extorting me?"


    Chen Hong was furious. Even if someone would kill a person, they wouldn''t need 10 million, right?


    Besides, why ask for 100,000 from Han Qingxin but 10 million from him?


    Could it be that this guy was also interested in Han Qingxin?


    Money was a minor issue, but when it came to Han Qingxin, Chen Hong absolutely couldn''t take it lightly!

 Chapter 4: 4 The Mountain is Not Small

    "You country bumpkin, hillbilly, you''ve never seen money in your life, have you?"


    Chen Hong pointed at Ye Ling and cursed, "Let me tell you, even if I identally killed you, I''d pay at most four or five hundred thousand. You''re asking for ten million just like that, do you think you''re worth it?"


    "You''d better not point at me."


    Ye Ling looked at Chen Hong, and a cold light suddenly shed through his narrow eyes.


    Although Ye Ling had lost all his cultivation now, his experience from his past life remained.


    Ye Ling had progressed from a small Taoist at the Foundation Establishment Stage to the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor, stepping over countless corpses. The dense murderous aura that had umted over the years had seeped deep into his soul, and he could disy it instantly whenever he wished.


    Chen Hong was startled by Ye Ling''s gaze and quickly withdrew his hand, stepping back a few steps as a cold sweat broke out on his forehead.


    What kind of look was that? It was as if a terrifying beast was staring at him, not just one, but millions!


    For a moment, Chen Hong felt as if he had fallen into hell.


    "A useless piece of trash," Ye Ling sneered.


    This was just a tiny bit of murderous aura. If he showed even one percent, this guy would probably be scared to death on the spot.


    Hearing this, Chen Hong''s face reddened with shame and irritation.


    At the same time, he felt exceptionally humiliated.


    It was just a look, and this guy, in all his poorness, what could he possibly do or dare to do to him?


    With just a few hundred thousand, he could find someone to beat him into a cripple!


    "If you''re rich, and you really like this beauty, and truly want to y the knight in shining armor, then you wouldn''t care about parting with that ten million. Of course, if you don''t like her, I can''t do anything, just pretend I didn''t say anything."


    Ye Ling spread his hands as if he was very helpless.


    "Of course I like Qing Xin, but..."


    "But what?"


    Before Chen Hong could finish, Ye Ling interrupted, "But you''re broke? Or were you just bragging before? If you don''t have the money, why the hell are you pretending to be something? What''s this about being the Young Master of the Nanqiang Group, tsk tsk."


    "It''s the Dongqiang Group, the Dongqiang Group!"


    Fire seemed about to shoot from Chen Hong''s eyes. If Han Qingxin weren''t there, he really wanted to go up and beat the crap out of the guy with the utterly filthy face.


    "I don''t care about your Dongqiang or Nanqiang, if you have money then hurry up and pay up, if you don''t have any, then get the hell out of here!" Ye Ling waved his hand, showing some impatience.


    "You really think I''m an idiot? I''m not broke, but I''m certainly not going to give a dime to a scumbag like you!" Chen Hong snorted coldly.


    Ye Ling''s eyes widened, about to say something, when Han Qingxin stepped forward and calmly said, "You want a hundred thousand, right? Fine, I''ll give you a hundred thousand. Give me your bank ount number, and I''ll transfer the money right now."


    As she spoke, Han Qingxin took out her phone.


    Ye Ling showed a helpless expression and said, "Sigh... looks like it''s another poor sob who pretends to be rich. But I''ve lost my bank card, so even if you transfer the money, I can''t withdraw it just yet. Hand over the cash if you have it."


    The first sentence was clearly meant for Chen Hong.


    Who was Chen Hong? He was known as the ''Billionaire Young Master'', whose family was so poor the only thing left was money.


    Moreover, Chen Hong was known for his extravagant spending and had a strong sense of vanity. He enjoyed hearing ttering words from others.


    Now, this bumpkin on the hospital bed dared to call him poor and pretend to have money? Did he think that Chen Hong was the same kind of pauper as him?


    The thing Chen Hong hated most was others saying he had no money. He immediately exploded and yelled at Ye Ling, "Do you even know what it means to be rich? It''s like me! Have you ever seen an eighty-thousand-dor watch? Clothes worth over fifty thousand a set? Custom shoes over sixty thousand a pair? Not to mention my limited edition car."


    "And look at you, from head to toe, everything about you screams broke. It''s a miracle that Heavenly Thunder didn''t strike you dead, you must have umted good deeds in your past life!"


    "You''re rich, so give me that 10 million!" Ye Ling challenged.


    "Fine, just give me your bank ount number, and I''ll have someone transfer the money immediately! I must show you that a rich person like me is not someone you canpete with!" Chen Hong said, his face red with anger.


    Han Qingxin couldn''t help but nce at Chen Hong and thought to herself that this guy was really too foolish. Just a few words from Ye Ling and he''s really going to shell out 10 million. If this continues, no matter how substantial his father Chen Dongqiang''s fortune is, it won''t withstand such squandering.


    However, since Chen Hong was doing it for her, Han Qingxin naturally couldn''t let him actually take out the 10 million.


    "Stop it, I''ll give you 100,000 yuan. Tell me your address, and I''ll have someone send it to you," Han Qingxin said.


    In his heart, Ye Ling mused that this woman wasn''t easy to deceive. He hummed a few times and told Han Qingxin his address.


    Chen Hong still thought Han Qingxin was looking down on him and wanted to say something, but Han Qingxin pulled him away and left the hospital.


    ...


    At noon, Chen Yan, dressed in a nurse''s uniform, came to Ye Ling''s sickroom.


    "Hello, may I ask where the patient here has gone?" Chen Yan asked Ye Ling.


    "The patient you''re looking for is me," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "You?"


    Chen Yan sized up Ye Ling with her starry eyes and said with augh, "Don''t joke around, he''s not as handsome as you are."


    Ye Ling immediately felt helpless. Hadn''t he just washed his face and tidied his hair slightly ording to the styles on Earth? It wasn''t to the point of being unrecognizable, was it?


    After all, he was still wearing the same clothes!


    Seeing Ye Ling''s helpless expression, Chen Yan also realized it and suddenly noticed that, indeed, Ye Ling''s clothes were the same as before.


    "Really...is it really you?"


    Chen Yan''s little mouth opened wide, scarcely able to believe it.


    The guy in front of her had sharp facial features, a handsome face, and a height of 1.8 meters, which certainly made him incredibly handsome, enough topete with the celebrities on television.


    Since Ye Ling had been struck by lightning before, his face was blurry and his hair was practically exploded, so Chen Yan, in that moment, had really not recognized him.


    "I can''t believe you''re actually this handsome!" Chen Yan blinked her big eyes a few times, continuously scrutinizing Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling chuckled and suddenly stepped forward, leaning in slightly, his face nearly touching Chen Yan''s beautiful and fair cheeks.


    "What...what are you doing?"


    Chen Yan''s face flushed crimson, and she quickly backed away.


    "Didn''t you want to have a closer look? I''m giving you the chance to get a good look!" Ye Ling said.


    "Shameless." Chen Yan muttered under her breath.


    "Damn, good intentions taken for a liver and lungs of a donkey," Ye Ling rolled his eyes and then said, "But, you''re very pretty too."


    "Go away!"


    Chen Yan huffed softly, but her face clearly showed a hint of pride.


    She had a lot of confidence in her looks.


    However, Ye Ling''s nextment immediately set her off.


    "And the peaks aren''t small either."

 Chapter 5: 5 You misunderstood

    "You... you shameless!"


    "What''s your name?" Ye Ling asked with a smile.


    Chen Yan wasn''t a crazy fan, but she still had a good impression of handsome men.


    "Why are you asking? Are you nning something indecent? Humph, I''m a decent girl," Chen Yan pouted and huffed.


    A look of exasperation crossed Ye Ling''s face, "I didn''t mean anything by it, I just think you''re beautiful and wanted to be friends with you."


    "You''re still looking!"


    "You stinky men are all the same, you can''t take your eyes off a woman. I think the Heavenly Thunder didn''t strike you hard enough; it should''ve taken out both your eyeballs!"


    "Man, that''s harsh," Ye Ling''s mouth twitched as he said.


    "What you said is a bit off, I must exin. The reason I can''t look away isn''t that you''re a woman, but because... you''re a beautiful woman!"


    "As if you''re smooth!"


    Chen Yan giggled, casting Ye Ling a charming and coquettish nce, then said, "Hurry up and lie down, I''m here to give you a physical examination, not to chat with you."


    "Oh," Ye Ling nodded.


    "Lie down on the bed and take off your shirt," Chen Yan said.


    Ye Ling obediently removed his shirt; now without his True Yuan, he indeed needed these Earthly instruments to properly check his body in case there were any after-effects that might affect his cultivation.


    "And the pants," Chen Yan added.


    Just then, someone came in.


    "What... what are you doing?" Luo You asked, pointing at Ye Ling.


    "You... you have no shame!"


    At that moment, Chen Yan also realized what was happening, her cheeks immediately blushed with shame as she tried to exin: "Doctor Luo, you, you''ve misunderstood. We, we..."


    Chen Yan had a Pinhio-like symptom ¨C she stuttered when nervous and just couldn''t exin herself clearly in the moment.


    ...............


    ps: Brothers and sisters, I ask for rmendation tickets, rewards, and encouragement! Ha ha, the new book is up; I hope everyone can support it¡«

 Chapter 6: 6: Dont You Like Me?

    "A misunderstanding?"


    Luo You coughed, her face cold as she said, "I saw everything. What misunderstanding could there be?"


    "But, but..."


    Chen Yan was anxious but just couldn''t exin herself.


    "Let me exin."


    Ye Ling turned to Luo You and said, "You really are misunderstanding. She was just examining me."


    "Is that how one conducts an examination?"


    Luo You didn''t believe it. A physical examination, really?


    "She is..." Ye Ling searched his memories for a moment and then said, "Oh, she''s nearsighted."


    "Hmph, no need to exin."


    Luo You said to Chen Yan, "I really didn''t expect you to do something like this in a hospital. That guy is shameless and vile, and you let yourself be fooled too?"


    Luo You really didn''t have a good impression of Ye Ling. He had been staring at her chest when she examined him earlier that morning, and she couldn''t believe that in just a short morning''s time, Chen Yan had been charmed by him.


    "Doctor Luo, you really misunderstood us... we... we didn''t..." Chen Yan''s face turned beet red as if she was about to cry.


    "No need to exin. Whatever you do is none of my business, but this is a hospital. That sort of thing should be done at home!"


    Luo You, with a stern face, said to Ye Ling, "Come with me,plete the rest of the tests. If there''s nothing wrong, you can be discharged."


    "Alright then."


    Ye Ling helplessly spread his hands at Chen Yan. With Luo You refusing to listen, there was not much he could do.


    But thinking about his and Chen Yan''s actions just now, they really were a bit... inappropriate!


    Following Luo You, he underwent a series of tests. His health indicators were off the charts, making Luo You seriously wonder if Ye Ling was even human.


    If he was human, how could someone who had been crushed to piecesst night have absolutely no issues today?


    Afterpleting his discharge, the costs of which had been prepaid by Han Qingxin, Ye Ling unexpectedly ran into Chen Yan again right before leaving.


    "Beauty, you..."


    "Shut up!"


    Just as Ye Ling was about to speak, Chen Yan angrily said, "It''s all your fault! Now everything is ruined. I just started my internship here, and if Doctor Luo holds a grudge over this, I can kiss my job goodbye."


    "Really? All this fuss over such a small matter, would she bear a grudge forever?" asked Ye Ling.


    "Hmmph, you think it''s a small matter, huh? But in Doctor Luo''s eyes, it''s clear she thinks we were... we were doing that sort of thing, which severely tarnishes the hospital''s image!"


    As she spoke, Chen Yan''s face turned red again, though her shy expression was truly enticing.


    "If she fires you over this, you cane find me, and I''ll exin everything clearly to her," Ye Ling said.


    "You?"


    Chen Yan looked Ye Ling up and down, her lips curled in skepticism. "Would Doctor Luo even believe the words of a pervert like you?"


    Ye Ling couldn''t understand. Luo You called him a pervert, Chen Yan called him a pervert, but where had he acted like one?


    "Just leave now. If Doctor Luo sees us together, she''ll misunderstand again." Having said that, Chen Yan turned to leave.


    However, Ye Ling snatched the paper and pen Chen Yan was holding and scribbled down a phone number, smiling as he said, "This is my number. Keep it; you''ll definitely find a use for it."


    Ye Ling was not lying with these words. With his memories as the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor, he was bound to be an impressive figure on Earth. There were some things others couldn''t help with, but he could.


    But just because Ye Ling wasn''t lying didn''t mean Chen Yan would believe him.


    "We won''t have anything to do with each other in the future, so there''s no point for me to have your number," Chen Yan said.


    "That''s not necessarily true. Keep it, and if you ever have something you can''t handle, you can call me."


    Ye Ling''s expression suddenly became serious. He looked at Chen Yan earnestly and said, "You must keep my number. It will definitely be of use."


    After speaking, Ye Ling turned and left the hospital.


    As Chen Yan watched Ye Ling''s retreating figure, she suddenly felt that there was a mysterious aura about him.


    Remembering Ye Ling''s abnormally fast recovery speed, Chen Yan thought for a moment and decided to save Ye Ling''s number.


    ...


    As for Ye Ling, after leaving the hospital, he returned to his rented house.


    The house was as old as theye, and it seemed to be at the age where it should be demolished. Moreover, it was only one room, about twenty square meters in size.


    But in Donghai City, where every inch ofnd is worth its weight in gold, even a house like this cost 1500 yuan a month in rent.


    The former Ye Ling had struggled here for several years, and in the end, he had achieved nothing.


    For Ye Ling, who had grown ustomed to living in extremely luxurious pces, staying in this house was simply unbearable¡ªand that was the second reason why he had asked Han Qingxin for money.


    The first reason was that Ye Ling, right now, needed his first pot of gold.


    Ye Ling wasn''t just the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor; he was also a master at alchemy and artifact crafting. With just 100,000 yuan, he could buy some low-grade herbs and start making elixir pills for sale.


    Of course, what was considered low-grade ''herbs'' to him, were not something ordinary people on Earth could afford.


    "Knock knock knock."


    Just as Ye Lingy down on the bed, thinking about when Han Qingxin would send him the money, there was a sudden knock at the door.


    "Who is it?" asked Ye Ling.


    "Brother Ye, it''s me."


    The voice of Lin Yuqing could be heard outside, and clearly, finding Ye Ling actually at home, there was an excited note in her voice.


    "Lin Yuqing? Oh, that''s his junior sister, also a great beauty!"


    Ye Ling recalled Lin Yuqing''s appearance in his mind and thought to himself, "What a damn fool, ignoring such a good girl and instead chasing after that bullshit Liu Fei."


    With that thought, Ye Ling opened the door.


    "Brother Ye, are you... are you alright?"


    As soon as Lin Yuqing saw Ye Ling, she looked him over with concern. Only when she saw that he was alright did she let out a sigh of relief.


    She was genuinely afraid that Ye Ling would do something rash because of the incident with Liu Fei.


    "Of course, I''m fine."


    Ye Ling reached out his hand and gently brushed Lin Yuqing''s cheek¡ªthe soft touch was really nice.


    Lin Yuqing was beautiful, with an innocent aura and a perfect curves. During college, she was the belle of the music department, and countless men pursued her. However, for some reason, she had a soft spot for Ye Ling.


    Even knowing that Ye Ling was with Liu Fei, she did not give up.


    "Brother Ye, you..."


    Lin Yuqing''s delicate cheeks immediately turned red, and she couldn''t believe that after liking Ye Ling for so long, he had never made such an intimate gesture toward her before.


    "Little girl, don''t you like me?" Ye Ling said with a smile lifting the corners of his mouth.

 Chapter 7: 7 Early Houtian Stage

    Lin Yuqing lost all color in her face,pletely unprepared for this; she had never been kissed by a man in all her years.


    And judging by Ye Ling''s heavy breathing, it seemed that what was toe was more than just a kiss.


    In that instant, myriad thoughts flooded Lin Yuqing''s mind. As she looked at the Ye Ling, who seemed as ferocious as a tiger, a wave of fear suddenly rose in her heart.


    Brother Ye of the past wasn''t like this at all!


    "Brother Ye, don''t..."


    As Ye Ling''s lips descended, Lin Yuqing almost instinctively turned her head away.


    "Don''t!"


    Just then, Lin Yuqing suddenly grasped Ye Ling''s right hand, her beautiful eyes filled with fear, she looked at Ye Ling and sobbed, "Brother Ye, don''t be like this..."


    Like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, Ye Ling froze as he looked at Lin Yuqing, her face wet with tears.


    "Damn it, Ye Ling, you really are a bastard!"


    Ye Ling cursed himself silently, and the mes of desire within him were immediately extinguished.


    Ye Ling suddenly remembered, the girl in front of him¡ªher affectionsy not with him but with the guy he had reced. To force himself on her like this would be taking advantage of her vulnerability!


    "I''m sorry," Ye Ling said with a bitter smile.


    "It''s... it''s okay..."


    Lin Yuqing sat up, straightened her clothes, and stopped crying.


    The two of them sat there in silence, the atmosphere somewhat awkward.


    After a while, it was Lin Yuqing who broke the silence, "Brother Ye, I... I''m not ready yet; please don''t be angry."


    Lin Yuqing thought Ye Ling''s silence was due to anger at her.


    "How could I be?"


    Ye Ling found Lin Yuqing to be incredibly na?ve, and he suddenly found himself fond of this girl!


    "It was me who was too impulsive. Don''t worry, it won''t happen again," Ye Ling said.


    "Oh."


    Lin Yuqing let out a response and stealthily looked over her shoulder at Ye Ling.


    For some reason, Lin Yuqing noticed that Ye Ling seemed different overnight, though she couldn''t pinpoint exactly how.


    "That Liu Fei is short-sighted. She''ll regret this for sure. Brother Ye, you must take care of yourself; it''s not worth being upset or sad over such a person," Lin Yuqing said.


    This girl sure knew how to take care of someone!


    "What kind of fortune did this guy amass in a past life!" Ye Ling thought to himself.


    Indeed, countless people pursued Lin Yuqing, including scions of wealthy and influential families, enough to fill an entire street. Yet Lin Yuqing fancied Ye Ling, a fact that baffled everyone at Donghai University.


    "Don''t worry, from now on, that woman is gone from my life," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "Mhm!"


    Lin Yuqing nodded happily, not just pleased that Ye Ling had moved on but also thrilled that she finally had a chance.


    After chatting andughing for a while, Lin Yuqing left because she had other engagements that afternoon.


    Once Lin Yuqing had departed, Ye Ling sat cross-legged on his bed. In his mind appeared the cirction method for the ''Nine Nether Emperor Technique.''


    The Nine Nether Emperor Technique was the practice Ye Ling had cultivated since he entered the Cultivation Realm, obtained from an ancient cave dwelling, and it was also because of the Nine Nether Emperor Technique that Ye Ling had stepped into the Cultivation Realm.


    The Nine Nether Emperor Technique was an ancient technique, its grade surpassing all grades within the Cultivation Realm, consisting of a total of seven major levels.


    Within each major level, there were nine minor stages.


    In his previous life, Ye Ling had only cultivated to the fourth level, ninth fold, and became the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor, standing at the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm.


    Had he been able to ovee the supreme phoenix tribtion at that time, Ye Ling would have broken through the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor and reached the most terrifying realm in the history of the Cultivation Realm. Moreover, his Nine Nether Emperor Technique would also have made a breakthrough, cultivating to the fifth majoryer.


    Unfortunately, who would have known that a sudden catastrophe would ur, causing Ye Ling to fall.


    "Heaven has given me another chance. Although Earth''s spiritual energy is scarce, with my experience from my previous life, there is still a chance for me to return to the peak!" Ye Ling thought to himself in the dark.


    He closed his eyes, and the Nine Nether Emperor Technique began to circte.


    The body of Ye Ling at this moment was just a mortal body, equivalent to the first time cultivating. It was very difficult to start cirction at the beginning.


    However, after an hour had passed, the cirction of the Nine Nether Emperor Technique became much smoother.


    During this hour, endless nature''s spiritual energy flowed into the room from outside, and even the withered cactus on Ye Ling''s windowsill began to show signs of lush vitality under the irrigation of spiritual energy.


    Those yellowing parts had all faded away, turning into green.


    Another hour passed, and suddenly, Ye Ling opened his eyes. His clothes exploded into pieces with a ''bang,'' scattering around the room.


    "Houtian Early Stage."


    Feeling the True Qi inside his body, Ye Ling said disappointingly, "The spiritual energy is still too sparse, I haven''t even reached the most basic Foundation Establishment Stage of the Cultivation Realm."


    "But Houtian Early Stage is also eptable, lifting a thousand catties of weight with my bare hands isn''t too much pressure anymore."


    Before officially cultivating, there are two realms: Houtian and Innate.


    Houtian and Innate were the strong ones among the mortal empires during Ye Ling''s previous life, practicing True Qi.


    And True Cultivators practice True Yuan.


    Both Houtian and Innate are divided into Early Stage, Middle Stage, Late Stage, and Pinnacle.


    A Houtian Early Stage person, under the use of True Qi, can lift a thousand catties with bare hands, Middle Stage can lift two thousand catties, Late Stage can lift three thousand catties, and Pinnacle can lift five thousand catties.


    Innate is a watershed. Individuals at Innate Early Stage can easily lift ten thousand catties and those at Middle Stage can lift fifteen thousand catties. Those at Late Stage can lift thirty thousand catties, and those at the Pinnacle can lift fifty thousand catties.


    As for the Foundation Establishment Stage...


    Even those at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, once True Yuan is deployed, can effortlessly lift a hundred thousand catties. The gap is just too wide.


    "But ording to the constitution of these people on Earth... Houtian Early Stage is already very powerful!"


    Ye Ling''s eyes flickered, he was unstoppable when moving across Earth!


    "Knock, knock, knock!"


    Just then, Ye Ling''s door was knocked on once more, and with great force, as though a lot of strength was applied.


    "Who is it?" Ye Ling asked.


    "It''s me."


    The voice was somewhat panicked, but Ye Ling immediately recognized it¡ªit was Han Qingxin''s.


    "Is that you, Ye Ling? Hurry and open the door, someone is chasing me..." Han Qingxin''s voice was almost pleading.


    Without a second word, Ye Ling leapt out of bed and opened the door.


    Han Qingxin was leaning against the door at that moment, her face filled with panic. The moment Ye Ling opened the door, Han Qingxin lost her bnce and fell into Ye Ling''s arms.


    "Ah!"


    A shriek rang out, and Han Qingxin''s eyes widened as she stared at Ye Ling in disbelief.


    Because at that moment, Ye Ling...


    was not wearing a single piece of clothing!!!

 Chapter 8: 8: Bigfoot Kicks You to Death

    Just now, due to cultivation and also because his clothes had almost been burnt by a lightning strike, Ye Ling''s clothespletely burst into pieces.


    At this moment, Ye Ling was stark naked¡­


    When Han Qingxin caught sight of Ye Ling shirtless, she almost subconsciously looked downward...


    "You... you pervert, how can you not wear... not wear pants in broad daylight!"


    Han Qingxin''s mouth hung open in shock, and after a moment of stunned silence, she let out a shrill scream.


    Indeed, going without clothes might be excusable, given the hot weather and how this shabby room didn''t look like it had air conditioning.


    But what''s the point of not wearing pants?


    Ye Ling was taken aback; how could he exin? To say that he just cultivated, and it destroyed his clothes?


    Fearing neither cultivation nor torn clothes would be believable to Han Qingxin.


    Seeing that Ye Ling wasn''t speaking, Han Qingxin suddenly remembered some stories her lecherous best friend Yang Ting had told her...


    At this thought, Han Qingxin''s cheeks instantly turned red; she was already extremely pretty, and her blushing made her look like a ripe apple.


    Han Qingxin was still in Ye Ling''s arms at this moment.


    "Ah!"


    Han Qingxin let out another shriek; in an instant, she felt as if she had been electrocuted, a tingling sensation of weakness rising through her body.


    "You... you freak! Shameless!!"


    Han Qingxin quickly pushed Ye Ling away and retreated several steps back.


    However, Ye Ling''s room was too small, and due to her nervousness, she stepped back with too much force, hitting the wall, then bounced back towards Ye Ling like a rubber ball.


    Ye Ling was about to catch Han Qingxin, but she screamed, "You big pervert, don''t touch me!"


    Hearing this, Ye Ling''s reaction was incredibly fast; without another word, he immediately dodged to the side.


    "Bang!"


    The sound of the collision with the floor rang out; Han Qingxin clearly got a metaphorical face full of dust¡­


    "You... why didn''t you catch me?"


    Han Qingxin stood up, her hands aching fiercely, and looked at Ye Ling with indignation.


    Ye Ling''s brows furrowed in frustration: "Miss, it was you who told me not to touch you, how am I supposed to catch you?"


    "But¡ª"


    Han Qingxin wanted to retort, yet she couldn''t find an excuse.


    "Just put on your pants already!"


    Han Qingxin quickly covered her eyes, her ears burning hot, her heart pounding fiercely.


    But in her mind, she thought secretly: "Really¡­"


    Ye Ling had intended to get dressed; naturally, he didn''t have such perverted preferences, it''s just that Han Qingxin had been screaming about someone chasing her outside, and he had opened the door in a moment of urgency.


    Now, hearing Han Qingxin''s words, Ye Ling immediately went to put on clothes.


    But at that moment, suddenly a series of footsteps sounded outside, followed by over a dozen figures rushing straight into Ye Ling''s room.


    These people were all dressed in ck suits, with short haircuts, and a few were even wearing sunsses.


    Seeing the situation, Ye Ling thought, well, it looks like there was no need to put on pants now.


    "Did you get my permission to enter my room?" Ye Ling frowned, his dissatisfaction evident in his voice.


    The men in suits hadn''t noticed Ye Ling until now. The moment they heard him speak, they all turned to look in unison.


    When they saw Ye Ling was undressed, one burly fellow immediately stepped in front of Han Qingxin and asked, "Miss, are you alright?"


    "No... no issue."


    Han Qingxin stammered, knowing these guys must have misunderstood.


    It was no surprise, really¡ªa gorgeous woman and a guy who''s not even wearing pants, who the hell wouldn''t misunderstand?


    "Who are you? Howe you are with the miss?" the burly man demanded.


    Ye Ling justughed, "You barge into my home and have the nerve to ask who I am? Got rocks for brains?"


    "Quit your yapping. Daring to misbehave in front of the miss, it seems you don''t value your life!" The burly man said.


    "Oh wow, this young master really doesn''t want to live, so what are you gonna do about it?"


    Ye Ling had just reached the early stage of Houtian; he was indeed eager to test his newfound strength on someone.


    "Eighteen, take care of him, let him know the consequences of harassing the miss," the burly man said, nodding at one of his men.


    The one called ''Eighteen'' nodded back, walked up to Ye Ling, and threw a punch at Ye Ling''s face.


    Eighteen was quick, clearly the result of long-termbat training; his punch was like the wind. An ordinary person wouldn''t even see the blur of his fist before being knocked out.


    But what kind of man was Ye Ling?


    Even at the early stage of Houtian, Eighteen''s attack speed was slow as a tortoise to Ye Ling.


    "p!"


    Just as Eighteen''s fist was about to hit Ye Ling, Ye Ling suddenly moved, deflecting Eighteen''s fist with a p.


    Eighteen was startled and was about to attack again when a size 44 foot appeared in front of his eyes.


    This foot moved so fast, Eighteen couldn''t even react.


    "Bang!"


    A muffled sound rang out as Eighteen was sent flying backward, his show-off sunsses shatteringpletely.


    Ye Ling''s kick had used less than ten percent of his strength; otherwise, Eighteen would have been dead where he stood.


    Ye Ling still remembered Earth''sws.


    Ye Ling also knew there was something called ''technology'' on Earth. Although he now possessed the strength of the early stage of Houtian, rtive to thoseser cannons and assault rifles, he was still far behind.


    To kill without restraint, one needed to surpass the strength of those technological weapons.


    The remaining men, seeing Eighteen lying on the ground, twitching and bleeding profusely from the nose like a broken faucet, all changed their expressions.


    These men were newly employed by Han Dongsheng, the head of the Han Corporation, specifically to protect Han Qingxin. However, Han Qingxin despised these bodyguards, feeling like she had no freedom under their watchful eyes.


    So, she tried every trick in the book to escape from them.


    And then... this scene unfolded.


    Being able tomand a hefty fee and personally hired by Han Dongsheng, they were definitelypetent, and they were confident in their own abilities. All of them were special forces veterans who could take on ten ordinary people with ease.


    However, they didn''t expect that Ye Ling would easily neutralize Eighteen with just a p and a kick.


    And looking at Eighteen now, he was gasping and didn''t even have the strength to cry for his daddy or mommy.

 Chapter 9: 9: If You Wont Rely on Him, I Will!

    Han Qingxin was also standing there with her mouth wide open, dazed.


    "Is this the amazing bodyguard Dad always boasted about as being so kick-ass? Is he this kick-ass?"


    Or is it that Ye Ling is even more kick-ass?


    That''s impossible. Looking at Ye Ling''s stature, Han Qingxin was worried that a gust of wind might blow him away.


    Thinking this, Han Qingxin couldn''t help but look at Ye Ling again, but when she saw his enormously swollen lower region, her cheeks turned bright red and she quickly averted her gaze.


    "Kid, you''re looking to die!"


    The burly man was furious and said to the other two, "Number Five, Number Six, cripple him for me!"


    After all, they were all special forces, not the type to be scared by such a minor thing.


    Upon hearing the burly man''s words, Numbers Five and Six nodded immediately and attacked Ye Ling.


    But Number Six was rather clever. He had been wearing sunsses, but he took them off before attacking Ye Ling.


    Number Five targeted Ye Ling''s face while Number Six aimed for below the belt.


    Their coordination was wless, yet as the saying goes, "I gaze upon the moon with longing, yet her reflection is seen only in the ditch." They targeted the wrong person...


    "Bang bang!"


    Ye Ling suddenly kicked out. Number Five and Number Six didn''t even see the moveing, and arge footprint appeared on their faces. Their noses gushed blood as they screamed and were sent flying with a thud.


    "Ouch!"


    Number Eighteen, who had been lying on the ground as if on the brink of death, cried out in agony when the twonded on him.


    Seeing Ye Ling dispatch three men in the blink of an eye, the burly man immediately realized he was in over his head and yelled, "All of you, together!"


    Unfortunately, Ye Ling''s room was simply too small. Over ten people, some of whom were even standing at the door, wanted to rush in together, but they just couldn''t manage it!


    The first three men to reach Ye Ling were particrly sneaky, with one of them attempting a ''monkey steals the peach'' maneuver aimed at Ye Ling''s lower region.


    Ye Ling hated this kind of person the most. Why go for his lower region out of all ces?


    "Do you want this that badly?"


    Ye Ling sneered menacingly, grabbed the man''s hand and yanked him forward. The man, caught off guard, mmed his head into the wall.


    "Bang bang!"


    The other two also tasted Ye Ling''s mighty kicks and as they were flung away, the force was so great that even those standing behind them were sent sprawling.


    Han Qingxin couldn''t believe her eyes. She realized it wasn''t that the bodyguards her father hired were too weak, but rather that Ye Ling was insanely strong!


    The burly man had intended to attack Ye Ling, but upon witnessing this scene, his eyes bulged, and he turned tail and ran.


    Special forces are tough, but if your opponent is tougher, you run!


    If you don''t, you''re simply asking for a beating.


    "Why are you running?"


    Ye Ling appeared in front of the burly man like a gust of wind, and the man gasped, suddenly screaming.


    "Ghost!"


    Ye Ling''s speed was indeed too fast. The burly man was already standing at the back by the door. Ye Ling was a good six or seven meters away from him, and yet he materialized before him in an instant. How could the man not be terrified?


    "Bang!"


    Ye Ling kicked him in the chest, sending the nearly 200-pound man flying backward for five or six meters.


    "A bunch of trash, ying at being bodyguards?"


    Ye Ling dusted off his hands disdainfully, casually walked over to the wardrobe, and began getting dressed.


    Han Qingxin was utterly stunned; she had never imagined that such masters existed in real life¡ªweren''t these kinds of scenes only in TV shows?


    "You... How are you so powerful here?" Han Qingxin couldn''t help but ask.


    "That''s what you call impressive?"


    Ye Lingughed and shook his head, saying, "When this handsome guy really shows off, just one breath and all these guys would drop dead."


    "Bragging." Han Qingxin rolled her eyes and pouted.


    "Don''t believe me?" Ye Ling asked.


    "Just don''t believe you, what''s it to you?"


    "Fine, don''t believe then!"


    Han Qingxin: "..."


    "Stop ying dead, get lost, or I''lly waste to you all!"


    Seeing those lying on the ground groaning, Ye Ling frowned and shouted.


    Upon hearing his words, the burly men stood up as if resurrecting and vanished like the wind from in front of Ye Ling and Han Qingxin...


    "See? That''s what you call ying possum." Ye Ling said.


    Han Qingxin was speechless.


    "So, what do you want from me?" Ye Ling asked, then his eyes lit up as he remembered, "Oh, right, you''re here to give me money, aren''t you?"


    "Hmm."


    Han Qingxin indeed came to give Ye Ling money. She had initially nned to send someone else to deliver it, but to get rid of those bodyguards dogging her, she had toe herself.


    She drove a Ferrari, thinking she could shake off the group driving the old Audi A6s their daddies gave them, but unexpectedly, these guys managed to drive the A6s like Ferraris.


    In reality, it wasn''t that the burly men turned A6s into Ferraris, but rather Han Qingxin drove her Ferrari like it was an A6.


    Han Qingxin could speed at night when there were no cars, but it wasn''t practical during the day, especially in a ce like Donghai City that was congested every second of every day.


    Just think about her driving skills, if they were really good, she wouldn''t have hit Ye Ling.


    "Here, this is your money." Han Qingxin took out a stack of newspapers with a full ten bundles of Chairman Mao banknotes.


    At the sight of it, Ye Ling''s face broke into a grin.


    "Hey, with you being so capable, surely you wouldn''t have trouble finding a job, right? So why live in such a dump? And you can''t even afford the rent?" Han Qingxin curiously asked.


    "That''s what I want." Ye Ling said.


    He certainly couldn''t say that he had just been reborn, could he?


    "Can''t you speak properly for once?" Han Qingxin huffed, "I''m talking to you in good faith, and all you do is quibble."


    "Yo, in my memory, most rich second generations are arrogant and despise everyone, but you? You can actually speak nicely?" Ye Ling mocked.


    "Hmph, I''m not that kind of person."


    Han Qingxin snorted softly, then added, "Also, stop calling me a rich second generation. I''ve started working now."


    "Damn, if I remember correctly, the Han Corporation is one of the top ten conglomerates in Donghai City, even famous nationwide in S province. Your old man Han Dongsheng is worth tens of billions, and you''re still working? Isn''t that just asking for misery?" Ye Ling said, puzzled.


    "Just like what you said, I don''t fancy being called a rich second generation, so I must work. I want everyone to know, Han Qingxin isn''t just about relying on others!"


    Han Qingxin''s expression was serious, leaving Ye Ling startled.


    "Great!"


    Ye Ling pped his thigh, startling Han Qingxin.


    "I like that about you, awesome!" Ye Ling gave a thumbs up.


    Han Qingxin pursed her lips into a smile, her face showing pride, but Ye Ling''s next words promptly caused her brow to furrow into a frown.


    "Give me your old man''s number; if you won''t rely on him, I will!"


    Han Qingxin: "..."

 Chapter 10: 10 Doing Your Deal?

    "Get lost!"


    Han Qingxin rolled her eyes and said, "The money is here for you, 100,000 yuan. Count it carefully, and if it''s all correct, I''m leaving."


    "Hey, let''s chat for a bit more!" Ye Ling said.


    "I have no interest in chatting with a pervert like you," Han Qingxin said.


    "Damn it, if it weren''t for protecting you, do you think I''d open the door without any clothes on? Do you think I want you to see me?!" Ye Ling rolled his eyes exasperatedly.


    Han Qingxin felt that was true, but then she remembered the sight of Ye Ling''s enormous figure and immediately thought that he was just making excuses for himself.


    "You''re not going to count it? If you don''t count it, I''m leaving, and don''t bother me about this matter anymore," Han Qingxin warned as she was about to walk away.


    Ye Ling didn''t stop her; after all, you can''t force something that''s meant to be sweet. He figured there would be plenty of other opportunities to pursue this littledy.


    However, Han Qingxin came back after walking away for a bit.


    "What now? Bringing me more money?" asked Ye Ling.


    "Keep dreaming!"


    Han Qingxin''s eyes shifted as she said, "How about this¡ªI hire you as my bodyguard for a monthly sry of 1,000 yuan. You don''t need to follow me all the time, just be on call when I need you. How about that?"


    "1,000 yuan? Are you treating me like a beggar?" Ye Ling rolled his eyes.


    "But... but I just started working, and my monthly sry is only 2,700 yuan. I still need to eat, buy clothes, cosmetics, get my nails done, fill up the car with gas, and¡­" Han Qingxin pouted her lips, looking pitiful as she spoke.


    "Alright, alright, alright, stop there."


    Ye Ling waved his hand and said, "1,000 yuan is really too little. I can bump into a wealthy second-generation ande away with 100,000 yuan for the trouble."


    "So it turns out you''re into scamming people, huh? Hurry up and hand over the money!" Han Qingxin huffed.


    Ye Ling immediately hugged the 100,000 yuan cash, pulled out one bill, put it to his mouth, and grinned at Han Qingxin, saying, "Want it back, huh? Come and get it then. But you''re only allowed to use your mouth."


    "In your dreams!" Han Qingxin said disdainfully.


    "Okay, you can leave now. This handsome guy has other things to do, and I won''t see you out," Ye Ling said.


    "Ohe on, please help out. My monthly sry is really low. It''s pretty good if I can save 1,000 yuan already!"


    Han Qingxin suddenly ran over, grabbed Ye Ling''s arm, and shook it continuously.


    A faint scent of a young girl wafted into his nose, and Ye Ling was momentarily stunned. He hadn''t expected Han Qingxin to act coquettishly.


    But it was obviously feigned.


    "Don''t you have so many bodyguards? Why do you insist on having me?" Ye Ling asked.


    "Compared to you, those bodyguards are beyond weak. The key point is that you''re handsome! It''s pleasing just to look at you," Han Qingxin said earnestly.


    Her words were actually true. In terms of both capability and appearance, Ye Ling was streets ahead of those bodyguards with their pretentious sunsses and wannabe attitudes.


    "Fine, 1,000 yuan works, but you have to let me kiss you first."


    Ye Ling said with a grin, and his big mouth moved in closer.


    "Get lost!"


    Han Qingxin immediately ran to the door while throwing out a business card, saying, "It''s settled then. I have your number, and this is my business card. You better not be absent when I''m being bullied. I''m such a beautifuldy, you wouldn''t bear to see it, right?"


    After finishing, Han Qingxin ran off into the distance.


    Ye Ling picked up the business card from the ground, shook his head and sighed, "Ah, I spent myst life in cultivation, and now in this life, I have to be a bodyguard for someone. It''s a tough life!"


    "But being a bodyguard for a beauty, that''s not too bad."


    ```


    As he spoke, Ye Ling saved Han Qingxin''s number onto his phone.


    "Now that I have money, it''s time to get a new phone. This ancient thing can''t even load the news; I want to keep up with what''s happening on Earth."


    After getting dressed, Ye Ling took 50,000 yuan and left.


    He first bought a new phone, and then Ye Ling went to open a bank ount, which he would definitely need in the future.


    Next... it was time to buy some materials for pill refining.


    In the memories of the previous Ye Ling, money was a very valuable thing... just like the Spirit Stones in the Cultivation Realm and the Immortal Crystals in the Immortal Realm that Ye Ling used in his past life.


    On Earth, without money, you couldn''t get anywhere.


    Just take the matter of the previous Ye Ling being dumped by Liu Fei for example. If the previous Ye Ling had money, he wouldn''t have been dumped by Liu Fei, nor would he have been hit by Han Qingxin, and he wouldn''t have reincarnated...


    "Damn, thinking about it this way, I really shouldn''t bother making money!" Ye Ling eximed, breaking out in a cold sweat.


    Of course, that''s just talk. Money still needs to be made.


    How else to pick up girls without money?


    ...


    Ye Ling took a taxi to the city center of Donghai City, to a well-known herbal medicine store.


    "Good day, sir. What can I help you with?" A clerk immediately approached.


    "I''ll just take a look first," Ye Ling said.


    "Alright, if you need anything, just let me know."


    Ye Ling walked around the counter, now and then picking up one thing to sniff at it, then another, which left the clerk quite astonished, thinking to herself could this handsome guy also be well-versed in Chinese medicine?


    The spiritual medicines from his past life had entirely different names from the herbs here, and those here were all dried, whereas the spiritual medicines from before were fresh. Ye Ling had to rely on his sense of smell.


    After making a full circuit of the counters on the first floor, Ye Ling hadn''t found the spiritual medicine he was looking for.


    With Ye Ling''s experience, just by smelling, he immediately knew the age of these herbs, not one of them was over ten years old, yet their tags all imed at least twenty years, which wasplete nonsense!


    In his past life, Ye Ling used the lowest grade spiritual medicines that were all over a hundred years old. Although he knew that spiritual energy was scarce on Earth, and spiritual medicines were almost impossible to find, Ye Ling had already lowered his expectations. Still, the situation was fuckin'' terrible.


    "Do you have anything better?" Ye Ling asked without exposing the issue, addressing the clerk.


    "What kind of herbs are you looking for, sir?" the clerk asked with a smile.


    "What''s the best spiritual... I mean, herbal medicine you have here? Bring them out for me to see," Ye Ling said.


    "The best ones?"


    The clerk sized up Ye Ling, thinking internally that if the best was what he wanted, could he even afford it?


    He had been working here for quite a while. Those who came to buy medicines were either rich or noble, driving either a BMW or a Mercedes. This guy, dressed in cheap street market clothes, wanted the best?


    Ye Ling nced at the clerk, frowning, "You think I can''t afford it, right?"


    The clerk was not afraid of Ye Ling knowing his thoughts, and his smile faded as he said, "Sir, the best herbal medicines we have are eight kinds, all more than a hundred years old, starting at 30,000 yuan per gram. Would you want them?"


    "Shit, I really can''t afford that..." Ye Ling was left speechless.


    But Ye Ling really wanted to see what this 30,000 yuan per gram stuff looked like. If it was barely enough for his pill refining, he''d borrow money to buy it.


    "Bring them out for me to look at," Ye Ling said.


    "I''m sorry, sir, we can only bring them out if you''re going to buy. If not, let''s not bother," the clerk said, impatiently.


    Ye Ling instantly got angry, "What the hell do you mean? Doing business without showing the goods to the customers? What the fuck kind of business are you running?!"


    ```

 Chapter 11: 11: Another Idiot

    The waiter clearly hadn''t expected Ye Ling to start cursing him out directly and was immediately stunned.


    However, after his initial shock, the waiter''s face darkened as he said, "Who the fuck are you cursing? Curse me one more time?"


    "Come on,e here."


    Ye Ling suddenly shed a smile and waved the waiter over.


    The waiter thought Ye Ling was scared, smirking to himself that he didn''t realize whose territory this was.


    As he walked toward Ye Ling, he sneered, "What? Getting scared, huh?"


    "Scared of your damn ass!"


    Ye Ling pped him hard across the face. With a loud smack, the waiter''s nose immediately gushed blood, and he fell face-down on the ground.


    "You fucking dare to hit me?!"


    The waiter felt dizzy, his left cheek burning and swelling up immediately.


    "So I hit you, what about it? What are you going to do?"


    Ye Ling stepped forward and, without a word, delivered several more ps, bewildering the waiterpletely.


    He really hadn''t expected this guy, dressed in all rags, to be so fierce.


    "Holy fucking shit!"


    The waiter stood up and threw a punch at Ye Ling.


    But it was futile. The guy was just an ordinary human, whose punching skills and speed wereughably weak in Ye Ling''s eyes.


    "Bang!"


    Ye Ling''s size 44 shoe sole stamped right onto the guy''s face, leaving a footprint like a tattoo on the waiter''s cheek.


    With that kick, the waiter lost two of his front teeth.


    Now, he looked nothing like the imposing figure he was just moments ago¡ªwith nose and mouth bleeding, resembling a woman on her period.


    The thing Ye Ling hated most were those who looked down on others. In his previous life, when his cultivation had been low, he had also been looked down upon.


    But back then, Ye Ling had no choice but to endure it.


    But here...


    Why the hell would he endure anything, when even a bit of cultivation was enough to dominate the world!


    "Fine... you''re something..."


    The waiter, tough as nails even with his teeth kicked out, mumbled unclearly, "You have no idea who has got this ce under his thumb, do you? Just you wait!"


    After saying this, he took out his phone.


    "Hey, is that Feng bro?"


    "Yeah, it''s Little Wang... I''ve been beaten up, someone is causing trouble in the shop. If you have time, could youe over and check?"


    "Alright, alright, thanks Feng bro. A massage? Of course I''ll go, I''ll go tonight. Get a couple of hot chicks."


    "Mhm, I''ll wait for you in the shop."


    After hanging up the phone, the servility on the waiter''s face vanished instantly, and he said viciously, "If you have the guts, just wait here!"


    "I wasn''t nning on leaving anyway."


    Ye Ling took a step forward, and the waiter immediately retreated several steps, showing fear on his face.


    "Heh, trash trying to act tough."


    Ye Ling muttered to himself and headed upstairs.


    The waiter didn''t dare say anything more, afraid that if Ye Ling pped him a few more times, he might even lose his eyeballs.


    "Just wait, you little weasel. When Feng bro and his gang get here, you''re going to get it!"


    The waiter watched Ye Ling''s retreating back, grinding his teeth in frustrated thought.


    Ye Ling didn''t give a crap about that so-called Brother Feng. With his Houtian Early Stage cultivation, he could burst out and cover over ten meters in an instant, faster than the speed of a handgun.


    It didn''t matter if there were many people, as long as they didn''t bring in a cannon, it would be fine.


    Once he casually reached the second floor, Ye Ling muttered, "Such a big shop, and there''s only this damn waiter?"


    That was indeed the case, there were no other people here.


    The shop was rather deserted today, with only Ye Ling and the waiter who had been beaten within an inch of his life.


    After looking around on the second floor for a while, Ye Ling still shook his head.


    "It''s really a rip-off, they im it''s fifty years old, and even fucking boast about being a century-old brand? That''splete bullshit."


    Ye Ling casually grabbed a Huang Ling, sniffed it, and murmured to himself, "But this quality is enough to make a cold medicine."


    "It should be a Cold Pill..."


    Thinking about the great prospects for making money in the future, Ye Ling got excited.


    In his past life, when he first started cultivating, he was so scared of being poor thatter, after bing the Immortal Emperor, he hoarded wealth and was extremely stingy, bing one of the most miserly Immortal Emperors.


    Reborn here, the first thing he remembered was being dumped because of money, how could Ye Ling not be upset?


    A man with money is a real man; a broke dude is a troubled one!


    Ye Ling was confident he could use the same herbs to make a Cold Pill that was at least ten times stronger than those so-called ''cold medicines.''


    Basically, you could say that taking one Cold Pill would have an immediate effect.


    This wasn''t bullshit, because Ye Ling''s pill-making skills were truly fucking awesome!


    A minor illness like a cold was too easy to handle, seriously a piece of cake!


    "Who the fuck dares to cause trouble here? Don''t they know this is my turf?"


    Just then, a loud roar suddenly filled the air.


    Following that was a series of chaotic footsteps.


    With Ye Ling''s keen awareness, he had already figured it out.


    He immediately shook his head, saying, "Another idiot."


    At the entrance of the first floor, Wang Hai was nearly beside himself with worry, praying to Buddha and bowing to every deity he knew, hoping that Qiao Feng would bring more people. It wouldn''t just allow them to beat the crap out of the guy upstairs, but also boost his own morale.


    To put it bluntly, he was showing off.


    Wang Hai, the very waiter, was just wondering why Qiao Feng hadn''t arrived, and in the next moment, Qiao Feng actually showed up.


    "Brother Feng, you''ve got to stand up for me!"


    Seeing Qiao Feng, Wang Hai felt like a mosquito who had sighted blood, a fly who had found shit, and he immediately rushed over.


    Qiao Feng, burly and well-built, wore a white off-shoulder thin shirt. When he saw Wang Hai with a bloodied face rushing toward him, he quickly dodged to the side.


    "I just changed my clothes today, get the hell away," Qiao Feng said, displeased.


    Wang Hai paused, then began to fawn, "Brother Feng, that bastard upstairs dared to make trouble here, and I even dropped your big name, but that didn''t help, no... as soon as I mentioned you... I ended up like this."


    "You''re just a fucking waste, but I want to see for myself what kind of person dares to cause trouble on my turf."


    Qiao Feng looked at Wang Hai with disdain and shouted upstairs, "Is anybody there? Get the fuck down here. If you dare to make trouble on my turf, be prepared to get your ass kicked by me!"


    Ye Ling was immediately shocked.


    Is this the legendary underworld?


    It must be a special kind of fucking stupidity!


    In truth, Ye Ling had misunderstood, these guys were just some local hoodlums, ruling over an area of several miles.


    Compared to the real underworld, they were heaven and earth apart.

 Chapter 12: 12 Big Brother, I Dare Not Anymore

    "Fuck you, are you deaf or what?"


    Qiao Feng was hot and sweating profusely. Already irritated, he was furious to see that nobody was listening to him.


    "Damn it,e with me, if we don''t beat this guy to a pulp today, I''m no longer a Qiao!"


    Qiao Feng waved his chubby hand, and the dozen or so guys behind him immediately rushed upstairs.


    A fierce glint shed in Wang Hai''s eyes, and, covering his face, he followed them up.


    At the counter on the second floor, Ye Ling was smelling a type of herbal medicine.


    Wang Hai thought he might have jumped off the building to escape. Seeing Ye Ling was still there, he sneered, "Didn''t you hear what Brother Feng said? Weren''t you acting all high and mighty just now? What, not so arrogant anymore?"


    Ye Ling didn''t even lift his head, he simply ignored him.


    "Fucking mute, are you?!"


    Wang Hai''s head was already filled with the image of this bastard kneeling in front of him, crying and begging for mercy.


    But Ye Ling''s reaction was clearly not what he had imagined.


    "Brother Feng, I think this guy is scared shitless, pretending to be all calm and collected here,"


    said a scrawny guy who looked like a monkey from behind Qiao Feng.


    "Erzi, grab this guy for me, I''m going to make him taste my toes," Qiao Feng ordered.


    "Alright!"


    A shifty-eyed guy immediately stepped forward, swaggering over to Ye Ling, swinging his fist at him.


    "Didn''t hear Brother Feng calling you, huh? Acting deaf here for me!"


    Erzi shouted arrogantly as he swung his fist.


    Just as the fist was about to hit Ye Ling, Ye Ling suddenly made his move and grabbed Erzi''s fist, squeezing hard.


    "Ahhhh!!!"


    Instantly, a scream so loud it could have shattered the roof erupted from Erzi.


    "Looking at your scrawny appearance, you sure have a loud voice,"


    said Ye Ling, holding onto Erzi, "Son? Even your name is something people use for their sons; why didn''t you just call yourself ''Grandson''?"


    As he spoke, Ye Ling exerted a bit more force.


    It was truly just a little more force, but Ye Ling was at the early stage of Houtian, strong enough to lift up a thousand pounds. Even a slight exertion was enough to give Erzi a hard time.


    "Ah! It hurts! It hurts!" Erzi was close to tears.


    He felt his right hand waspletely ruined, he could even hear the sound of his bones being crushed.


    "You''re afraid of pain?"


    Ye Ling said with a smile, "To borrow that idiot''s words, if you dare hit me, you should be prepared to be crippled by me."


    "Big brother, I was wrong, please, if you squeeze any more, my hand is really going to be useless!"


    Erzi screamed miserably, and as Ye Ling applied more pressure, half of his body slumped to the ground.


    "Boy, let go of Erzi!" bellowed Qiao Feng.


    "Bang!"


    Ye Ling kicked him aside, stretchedzily, and then looked at Qiao Feng.


    "Are you talking to me?"


    "Motherfucker, if I''m not talking to you, am I talking to ghosts?" Qiao Feng''s face was dark with anger.


    "Attack, cripple this son of a bitch!" Qiao Feng waved his hand.


    The dozen or so men immediately swarmed up, throwing punches and kicks at Ye Ling.


    "Bang! Bang!"


    How fast was Ye Ling''s reaction?


    Before anyone could see what he did, two of them were already sent flying.


    Then, in the astonished gaze of Wang Hai, within less than a minute, all of those men were scattered on the ground by Ye Ling.


    "It hurts so bad..."


    "Ouch, my ribs are going to break, damn it, this guy is so ruthless!"


    "Fuck, someone call 120, I''m dying."


    Wails of agony rose from the ground; for each person, Ye Ling struck only once.


    But just one hit had nearly crippled them.


    Ye Ling knew exactly how much force to use; he didn''t cripple them, nor kill them, yet he made sure they couldn''t stand up again.


    Qiao Feng''s mouth hung open, the sullen look on his face had vanished, reced only by sheer horror.


    "Like the show?"


    Ye Ling''s words snapped Qiao Feng back to reality.


    That body, over 200 pounds and fat as a pig, didn''t say a word; he turned and ran!


    "Take one more step, and I''ll kill you."


    Ye Ling''s voice reached Qiao Feng''s ears, "Don''t doubt my words."


    In the sweltering heat, Qiao Feng felt a shiver run down his spine.


    He stopped in his tracks and obediently returned to the second floor.


    "Thump!"


    Qiao Feng knelt down immediately, his face assuming a pitiable expression.


    "Big brother, I have elderly and young ones to care for, and in between, a wife with cancer lying in bed, just spare my life, I''ll never dare again, big brother..."


    Qiao Feng bawled and wailed, but his fat face didn''t evoke any pity.


    "Your wife is lying sick in bed, and you''re still chasing after girls?" Ye Ling looked at him, his expression a mingling of amusement and disbelief.


    "I¡ª"


    Qiao Feng was at a loss for an excuse. His eyes darted about before he cried out again, "I had no choice, big brother, as a man you know the hardships. I''ve been holding back for more than two years. If I don''t vent, I fear I might literally be stifled to death!"


    "Whether you''d be stifled to death I don''t know, but there are two things I need your help with," said Ye Ling.


    Qiao Feng was taken aback, then quickly said with all seriousness, "Whatever youmand, big brother. As long as it''s within my power, I''ll face fire and go through water without hesitation!"


    "No need to walk through fire or water. If you really had to, I bet you''d chicken out."


    Ye Ling pointed at Wang Hai, "First thing, take care of this guy for me. Just look at him, bleeding all over his face¡ªit''s quite an eyesore."


    "Sure, big brother, I''ll definitely..."


    "Thump!"


    Before Qiao Feng could finish, Wang Hai copsed to his knees with a thud.


    "Big brother, I have old and young to care for, and a wife with cancer in between, lying in bed. Please spare my life, I''ll never dare again, big brother..."


    Ye Ling was stunned. The words from Wang Hai were identical to Qiao Feng''s, damn word for word!


    "Bang!"


    Qiao Feng''s foot stamped onto Wang Hai''s face.


    "I said those words first. Can''t youe up with something else? I hate it when people repeat what I''ve said. How can I exin to big brother if I don''t kill you today?"


    As he spoke, Qiao Feng moved forward, unleashing a torrent of vicious kicks.


    He was already feeling humiliated and now took the opportunity to vent all his frustration on the unlucky Wang Hai.


    "Enough, enough, any more and you''ll actually kill someone."


    Ye Ling waved his hand, "The second thing is...


    Qiao Feng''s hefty body trembled, fearful that Ye Ling might ask him to do something drastic, like killing himself.


    "I want to buy some Chinese medicine, but I''m short on money. It''s hard to borrow when you''re a stranger in these parts, no one will lend to me... It''s quite a predicament..."


    Ye Ling sighed as if he were truly troubled.


    Although Qiao Feng was corpulent, his mind was quick to react.


    Immediately, he grandly gestured, "Just choose whatever you need, big brother. This store is under... my protection. You can have a 50% discount, and I''ll take care of all the expenses!"


    "Good!"


    Ye Ling pped his thigh, startling Qiao Feng.


    "Hey, you moron, stop ying dead."


    Ye Ling addressed the groaning Wang Hai on the ground, "Get up already. I''m just here to buy some medicine then I''m out. If you stay down, you''ll just get beaten more."


    Incredibly, upon hearing Ye Ling''s words, Wang Hai scrambled up from the ground. If it weren''t for the blood on his face, who would have known he had just been battered?

 Chapter 13: 13 Switch to Another

    "Big brother, have you set your sights on those herbs? Feel free to choose, I may not have a big sry, but I can help you pay for part of it," Wang Hai said, wiping the blood from his face, with all seriousness.


    He was really quiteical like this.


    However, Ye Ling didn''t have any sympathy to offer. If he were just an ordinary person, it would probably be his own face covered in blood at this moment.


    "This one, this one, and this one..."


    "Yes, including this one, bring me some of each. How much, well, that''s up to what you feel like giving."


    Ye Ling looked at Wang Hai with a smile.


    Wang Hai felt like crying on the spot.


    Based on what I feel like, my ass! This is the second floor we''re talking about!!


    To put it bluntly, Wang Hai was just a shop attendant, not the real owner here.


    The price of these medicinal herbs on the second floor wasn''t lower than 1,000 yuan per qian, a random selection of a few would decimate a year''s worth of his sry.


    But Wang Hai didn''t dare to say much more. He had already boasted boldly before, and if he went back on his word now, he would probably have to crawl home today.


    In the end, Ye Ling chose about 20 kinds of Chinese herbs, all from the second floor.


    As for those ''century-old ingredients'' Wang Hai had mentioned, Ye Ling didn''t need them at the moment.


    These 20 kinds of herbs cost him nearly 100,000 Mexican Dors.


    Qiao Feng paid for half, and Wang Hai took care of the other half.


    A few tens of thousands of yuan was something Qiao Feng could still afford, but it was different for Wang Hai.


    He had taken out all the money he had saved up; now his pockets were even cleaner than his face.


    After Ye Ling left the herbal medicine shop with great swagger, Qiao Feng''s expression immediately darkened.


    "Are you fucking brain-dead? Motherfucker, there are people you just don''t offend, are you blind? Are you stupid?" Qiao Feng swore as he kicked Wang Hai in the chest.


    Wang Hai fell to the ground with a thud, not daring to even fart.


    "You''re covering the medical expenses for my brothers, and remember this massage session," Qiao Feng said.


    Wang Hai foolishly asked, "Why should I remember?"


    "I said you''re blind, didn''t you see all my brothers here are injured?" Qiao Feng cursed.


    Wang Hai''s eyes bulged as if struck by lightning on a clear day.


    He had originally thought it would be enough just to treat Qiao Feng to a massage, but now it turns out he has to treat everyone!


    With not a penny to his name to begin with, and now with the medical and massage expenses for a dozen or so people, as well as the damage to the facilities and the medicinal herbs here, it would almost amount to another 100,000. Even if Wang Hai went out to sell his body for a year, he wouldn''t earn enough to cover the costs.


    ...


    After leaving the herb shop, Ye Ling took a taxi to an antique shop.


    To refine pills, one needs a Pill Furnace.


    Ye Ling was here to find a Pill Furnace.


    The antique shop was bustling, with cars parked all over the entrance, and they were mostly luxury cars, with even the most modest being a BMW 5 series.


    "Good day, sir. May I know if you are here to purchase something or to have items appraised?"


    Liu Qiao''er, today''s newly arrived receptionist at the entrance, was strikingly beautiful. Her slim yet shapely figure, particrly the impressive twin peaks at her chest, seemed ready to burst through her cheongsam.


    Through the opened slits of the cheongsam, one could catch glimpses of two enticingly pale legs, causing many patrons to linger their gaze upon Liu Qiao''er as they entered and exited.


    Ye Ling was no exception.


    Blushing at the wolfish look in Ye Ling''s eyes, Liu Qiao''er said in a soft, mosquito-like voice, "Sir..."


    Liu Qiao''er was not very bold by nature and spoke very gently, undoubtedly the softest voice Ye Ling had ever heard, in this life or thest.


    Her voice was so soft at that moment, akin to coquetry, that it immediately gave Ye Ling an itchy feeling inside.


    "Do you believe me if I say I''vee to buy you?" Ye Ling teased.


    "I... I''m not for sale." Liu Qiao''er said, looking down.


    "Haha, just kidding."


    Ye Lingughed and said, "I want to buy a pill furnace, do you know which floor it''s on?"


    "Pill furnace..."


    Liu Qiao''er thought for a moment. She had just started working there today and really didn''t know which floor the pill furnaces were on.


    "I''ll go find it myself," Ye Ling said.


    "Sir, you can find a ce to sit for a moment, and I''ll go look for you," Liu Qiao''er offered.


    "Hmm, okay," Ye Ling nodded.


    Liu Qiao''er signalled to another receptionist before running inside the store.


    Her bustling urgency really did seem imbued with a sense of public service.


    Wandering around the lobby on the first floor for a while, Ye Ling quickly distinguished the genuine antiques from the fake ones with his keen eye.


    "They''re all fake."


    Ye Ling shook his head internally, musing that the shopkeepers on Earth were too dishonest.


    In that herbal medicine store, they inte the age of the medicinal herbs. Here in the antique shop, there''s a plethora of counterfeit goods.


    As Ye Ling held no interest in antiques and didn''t want to cause any trouble, he casually found a chair to sit down on.


    Sometimeter, Liu Qiao''er came trotting down from upstairs, her pair of white jade rabbits bouncing with her run, leaving the beasts on the first floor gawking in astonishment.


    "Sir, I''ve found it," she said.


    Liu Qiao''er wiped the sweat from her forehead and smiled, "I just asked the boss, there''s a pill furnace on the second floor."


    Finding the girl somewhat endearing, Ye Ling inquired, "What''s your name?"


    "I... my name is Liu Qiao''er," Liu Qiao''er responded shyly.


    Suddenly, Ye Ling stepped forward, causing Liu Qiao''er to start and hastily attempt to move back.


    But Ye Ling unexpectedly reached out, grabbing Liu Qiao''er''s fair arm, and leaned in close to her flushed face, his lips gently meeting her ear.


    "I suggest you switch to a D-cup bra. Continuing like this could cause mastitis."


    After speaking, Ye Ling gently squeezed Liu Qiao''er''s jade arm, thinking to himself about the pleasant feeling, and then he headed upstairs.


    Liu Qiao''er''s cheeks, in that instant, turned as red as a ripe apple.


    "Pervert..."


    Liu Qiao''er whispered inwardly, but she dared not speak out loud.


    Because what Ye Ling said was correct, she indeed was a D-cup.


    However, with her shy nature and often feeling vexed by people staring, she chose to wear a C-cup bra, thinking it would make her appear smaller. Unexpectedly, it was still noticeable to others.


    Once she came to her senses, Liu Qiao''er suddenly remembered Ye Ling squeezing her arm as he went upstairs.


    She couldn''t help but look; her arm was still somewhat red.


    Liu Qiao''er felt both embarrassed and angry, but Ye Ling had already gone upstairs, and since it was her first day on the job, she ended up suppressing her feelings.


    After struggling to find such a job, thest thing she wanted was to be fired by the boss.


    ...


    Meanwhile, Ye Ling had reached the second floor.


    There was a good number of people on the second floor. Ye Ling casually strolled around; the price of the antiques here was several times higher than those on the first floor.


    The cheapest ones were over a hundred thousand.


    "Only these rich kids can afford to y with such things," Ye Ling thought to himself.

 Chapter 14: 14 Pill Furnace

    After looking around for a while, Ye Ling finally spotted the Pill Furnace that Liu Qiao''er had mentioned.


    The furnace was made of bronze, and Ye Ling could tell at a nce that it was indeed genuine.


    However, the furnace was quite different from what Ye Ling had imagined.


    "On Earth, one can''t view things with the same expectations as in the Cultivation Realm..." Ye Ling thought, troubled.


    He then went up to the third floor to look around but failed to find any other Pill Furnaces.


    Having no other choice, he had to make do with it.


    What troubled Ye Ling even more was the price of this Pill Furnace¡ªit was a whopping 200,000.


    Ye Ling had touched a fine piece of porcin and had only asked the great beauty Han Qingxin for 100,000; even if he spent all his money, it wouldn''t be enough to buy this little thing.


    But he still needed to buy it.


    Ye Ling believed that the Pill Furnace would earn him far more than 200,000.


    "Liu Qiao''er, could you pleasee up here?" Ye Ling called from the corridor.


    Liu Qiao''er was startled and, thinking of what Ye Ling had just said, her cheeks turned red again. She decided to pretend she hadn''t heard him.


    "I was saying, I really suggest you change your..."


    "I''ming, I''ming!"


    With her face flushed red, Liu Qiao''er hurried over.


    She couldn''t bear the embarrassment of having others hear about her... in front of so many men!


    A smug smile appeared at the corners of Ye Ling''s mouth.


    "What is it?"


    Liu Qiao''er approached Ye Ling, ring at him with feigned annoyance, and asked.


    "I just wanted to ask if the price of this Pill Furnace might be lowered?" Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "No."


    Liu Qiao''er spoke bluntly, "This shop isn''t mine, I have no authority to lower the price for you."


    "Oh."


    Ye Ling''s voice suddenly grew louder, "If that''s the case, then about that..."


    "Stop, don''t talk about that!"


    Liu Qiao''er stomped her feet in frustration, biting her silver teeth, wishing she could devour Ye Ling.


    "Can the price be lowered now?" Ye Ling asked, still smiling.


    As he spoke, Ye Ling kept his gaze fixed on Liu Qiao''er, eyes red hot.


    "Stop... stop looking!"


    Liu Qiao''er was almost dying of embarrassment. Anywhere else, and she would have snapped by now.


    But this was her workce, and it was her first day on the job¡ªhow could she dare to offend a customer?


    Here, any random customer could get the boss to fire her on the spot.


    "Alright, alright, I''ll stop looking."


    Ye Ling chuckled, then said, "Hey, beautiful, I''m asking you a question¡ªcan we lower the price now?"


    "I''ll ask the boss."


    Liu Qiao''er ran off into the distance.


    If it were possible, she really didn''t want to deal with Ye Ling.


    Others might look at her, but not like this!


    And moreover, this guy was actually using her... to threaten her.


    It wasn''t long before Liu Qiao''er returned.


    Following behind Liu Qiao''er was a fat man.


    This fat man was dressed in a white shirt, with a thick gold chain around his neck and a string of Buddha Beads twirling in his hand, giving off the impression that he wasn''t all that knowledgeable about antiques at first nce.


    He was simply a nouveau riche.


    "The boss is here, you talk to him,"


    Liu Qiao''er said and then ran downstairs.


    She really didn''t want to stay in front of Ye Ling any longer than necessary, finally seeing a chance to get away from this lecher.


    Watching her delicate and exquisite figure retreat, a glint of light shed in the fatty''s eyes and across his face.


    "The boss?"


    Ye Ling frowned and waved his hand in front of the fatty.


    It was then that the fatty reacted, cleared his throat with a light cough, and smiled, "My humble self is surnamed Li, the name is Li Fugui, may I inquire as to how the gentleman prefers to be addressed?"


    "Ye Ling," Ye Ling said.


    "Mr. Ye, Liu Qiao''er mentioned you took a liking to this pill furnace?" Li Fugui stated.


    Hearing how Li Fugui referred to Liu Qiao''er made Ye Ling feel nauseated.


    This guy definitely had no good intentions towards Liu Qiao''er.


    "Hmm," Ye Ling nodded.


    "Here''s the thing, Mr. Ye, this pill furnace was made during the Kangxi era, and there''s even a legend that it was crafted by a celestial being who descended to Earth..."


    "Enough, enough, I got it,"


    Ye Ling disyed a vexed expression and hastened to interrupt.


    This fatty''s brain must be broken, conjuring up immortals now...


    "You don''t need to keep going, I am indeed interested in buying this pill furnace, however, I feel that with its material, it''s not worth this price," Ye Ling said.


    "How could that be? Take a careful look at the engravings on this pill furnace, how fine they are! And look at the overall shape of the pill furnace, with dragons and phoenixes dancing around, also engraved with a Pixiu. If you ced it at home, it would definitely attract wealth and treasure!" Li Fugui insisted.


    "I''m simply asking you, can the price be reduced?" Ye Ling cut straight to the point.


    "This..."


    Li Fugui hesitated for a moment, then said, "Is Mr. Ye really keen on buying it?"


    "Of course," Ye Ling said.


    "Then I shall make friends with Mr. Ye, a fixed price, 180,000!"


    "150,000," Ye Ling stated calmly.


    Li Fugui''s eyes bulged, "Mr. Ye, isn''t your bargaining a bit too harsh? You just shed off 50,000? When I originally acquired this pill furnace, it was also for 150,000. With your offer, I wouldn''t make a single dime!"


    "Mr. Li, let''s not beat around the bush; this pill furnace has been sitting here for quite a while, has it not?"


    Ye Ling said with a smile, "Antique collectors generally favor jades; very few are into bronzes. Besides, something like a pill furnace only exists in legends. Is there really such a thing as a true pill furnace? And even if it did exist, what use would it have? Have you ever heard of anyone cultivating pills?"


    Li Fugui found himself at a loss for words.


    The pill furnace had been in his possession for five years, but he had never managed to sell it.


    Li Fugui was even regretting a bit at the time and just left it on disy, hoping one day a sucker woulde along and buy it.


    Such a sucker had appeared today, but obviously, he couldn''t sell it for 200,000 anymore.


    After thinking it over, Li Fugui gritted his teeth and feigned agony as he said, "How about this? I will knock another 10,000 off the price for you. 170,000, how''s that?"


    "Just 150,000," Ye Ling said.


    "Alright..." Li Fugui finally gave in.


    In reality, he''d bought the pill furnace for 100,000, so he still made a profit of 50,000.


    If he weren''t earning a cent, Li Fugui certainly wouldn''t have sold it.


    "This is my business card, should Mr. Ye need anything in the future, you can give me a call,"


    Li Fugui took out a business card and handed it to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling carelessly put it in his pocket and then took out his phone.


    His entire worth was less than 100,000 yuan at the moment, still short by 50,000 even after emptying his pockets.


    Left with no other option, he had to seek help from the wealthy beauty, Han Qingxin.

 Chapter 15: 15 Extortion?

    After several rings, the call finally connected, and Han Qingxin''szy voice came through.


    "Bodyguard, what''s up?" said Han Qingxin.


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes, "Borrow money."


    "Not lending!"


    Ye Ling: "..."


    "What do you need the money for?"


    Han Qingxin paused for a moment, seemingly teasing Ye Ling on purpose, and chuckled.


    "To buy some stuff," Ye Ling said.


    "Didn''t I just give you 100,000? What do you need to buy that''s not enough?" Han Qingxin asked.


    "It''s just not enough, can I take an advance on five years of my sry?" Ye Ling said helplessly.


    "Is that so..."


    After thinking for a bit, Han Qingxin replied, "Fine, but I don''t have time right now, if you want the money,e and get it yourself."


    "No need, I''ve opened a bank ount, just transfer it to me directly," Ye Ling said.


    "Alright then, send me your card number and the bank, the transfer will be real-time, it''ll be there swiftly," Han Qingxin said.


    "Thanks a lot!"


    After hanging up the phone, Ye Ling couldn''t help but sigh inwardly, truly worthy of being a rich second generation, tens of thousands so easily dismissed.


    It wasn''t long before Ye Ling''s phone received a message.


    It was from Han Qingxin transferring the money, but not 60,000, rather 100,000.


    "Ding!"


    Another message came through, still from Han Qingxin.


    "I''ve paid you for ten years of sry in advance; you better take your bodyguard duties seriously from now on."


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes again, ten years should be 120,000, yet it was short by 20,000.


    However, Ye Ling didn''t fuss about it, once he seeded in alchemy, what would a mere ten or twenty thousand mean?


    If it was for the money, Ye Ling wouldn''t have agreed to Han Qingxin for just 1,000.


    Following Li Fugui to the office and using the POS machine to swipe the card, Ye Ling, holding the Pill Furnace, was ready to leave.


    "What are you doing! Let go of me!"


    "You''re hurting me!"


    Just as Ye Ling reached the staircase, from the entrance of the lobby on the first floor, a shout suddenly erupted.


    That was Liu Qiao''er''s voice, wasn''t it? Ye Ling thought.


    Descending to the first floor, he saw that Liu Qiao''er was currently being grabbed by the arm by a young man.


    The young man sported a buzz cut and dressed very fashionably; his clothes were all designer brands.


    As this guy held Liu Qiao''er''s arm, a lecherous gleam appeared in his eyes as he grinned, "Beauty, I''m just inviting you to have a drink with me, I wouldn''t do anything to you, what are you afraid of?"


    "I said I''m not going!" Liu Qiao''er struggled as she spoke.


    But her frail body simply couldn''t break free.


    "You might not know who I am, so let me introduce myself, my name is Liu Hainan, son of Liu Fenglin, the chairman of Fenglin Group, and that car outside is mine," said Liu Hainan as he pointed towards a white Porsche 911 outside, "Now, may I have the honor of taking you for a drink?"


    "I''m not going, I still have work to do, let go of me," Qiao''er''s face reddened with anger.


    Her appearance only fueled Liu Hainan''s desire, and while keeping a tight grip on Qiao''er''s arm with his right hand, his left hand started to reach towards Qiao''er''s front.


    "Ah! What are you doing? Boss! Boss!"


    Upon seeing Liu Hainan making a move towards her front, Qiao''er''s pretty face changed, and she quickly called out for help from Li Fugui.


    But Li Fugui seemed as if he hadn''t heard anything at all, not even opening the door to the office on the second floor.


    "What a joke, Liu Hainan is Li Fugui''s God of Wealth, throwing millions here every year, how could he possibly offend such a big client over an employee?"


    "Some boss you are, calling yourself a ''deity'' would be useless."


    Liu Hainan sneered coldly, the lecherous glimmer in his eyes growing even more intense.


    Just as his hand was about to fall on Liu Qiao''er, at that moment, with a smack, a palm suddenly struck Liu Hainan''s left hand away.


    "This beautiful ce, I haven''t even touched it yet, and you fucking want to be the first to act?" a faint voice entered Liu Hainan''s ears.


    Liu Hainan couldn''t help but turn his head to look, only to see a guy exuding an aura of True Qi standing beside him, looking down at him.


    Indeed looking down, Ye Ling''s 1.85 meters stature was not to be underestimated.


    Upon seeing Ye Ling arrive, Liu Qiao''er immediately showed tears in her eyes, fearfully hiding behind Ye Ling.


    "Who the fuck do you think you are? Dare to hit me?" Liu Hainan said arrogantly.


    His father''s worth billions, who wouldn''t nod and bow down to him when they see him?


    Having bullied numerous men and women with impunity, Liu Hainan waswless and had never allowed anyone to fart in his presence, let alone hit him.


    "Sorry, I didn''t quite catch that, you said to hit you, or your father?" Ye Ling feigned confusion and asked.


    "Pfft."


    Hearing this, Liu Qiao''er immediatelyughed through her tears, lightly punching Ye Ling, and silently mused that this guy really could spout nonsense.


    The other people in the shop were also looking over with interest.


    However, they all felt sorry for Ye Ling.


    Liu Hainan is the son of Liu Fenglin, and all these folks here driving BMWs and Audis wouldn''t dare offend him, let alone this guy exuding True Qi?


    "You don''t know who I am?"


    Hearing Liu Qiao''er''sughter, Liu Hainan suddenly felt a surge of anger.


    "I really don''t know you." Ye Ling replied.


    "Motherfucker, a wimp like you wants to y the hero saving the beauty? Why don''t you take a piss and look in the mirror, see if you''re even worthy!" Liu Hainan cursed.


    His long-standing tyranny had fostered his arrogant and presumptuous attitude.


    "She is my girlfriend, you''re not allowed to touch her," Ye Ling said.


    Upon hearing this, Liu Qiao''er''s face turned red behind Ye Ling, thinking to herself who wants to be your girlfriend, dream on!


    But since Ye Ling was helping her right now, she didn''t correct him.


    "Heh, you, a wimp, have such a pretty girlfriend? I really don''t buy it," Liu Hainan snorted, then added, "Fine, even if she''s your girlfriend, so what? There hasn''t been a woman I''ve wanted that I couldn''t get."


    As he spoke, Liu Hainan again tried to grab Liu Qiao''er, but Ye Ling, with his 1.85 meters of height, stood in front of her, preventing Liu Hainan from reaching her.


    "Fuck off to the side!" Liu Hainan shoved Ye Ling.


    "Everyone sees that, right? He hit me first. This is self-defense," Ye Ling shouted to the people around.


    Hearing this, the surrounding people all showed contempt.


    What does it matter if you''re defending yourself? Even if the police doe, they''ll look at the money.


    No matter how right you are, it''s not as appealing as money.


    "I did hit you, what are you going to do about it? You think you dare hit me back?" Liu Hainan''s nose was practically pointing to the sky as he jeered.


    "Go fuck your mom!"


    Without another word, Ye Ling leaped forward and pped a big one across Liu Hainan''s face.


    Ye Ling didn''t use his True Qi, but even so, with all the strength concentrated in his right hand, it sent Liu Hainan seeing stars, spinning several circles on the ground.


    This scene left the onlookers utterly stunned!

 Chapter 16: 16: Catching a Beautiful Woman to Bring Home

    "It''s over, this bastard is definitely done for."


    "Acting above his station, he even dares to hit Liu Hainan."


    "Hehe, I bet this guy won''t survive today, and if he does, he''s probably going to be crippled."


    Everyone around was discussing aloud.


    In this world, there are just too many who look down on others with disdain.


    Liu Hainan touched his swollen face in disbelief.


    "You motherfucker dare to hit me?!" Liu Hainan bellowed furiously.


    "Smack!"


    Ye Ling delivered another loud p.


    Liu Hainan spun around thrice, fully embodying the act of ''spinning in circles.''


    At the same time, his self-considered handsome face had swollen up like a pig''s head.


    "I just hit you, what are you gonna do about it?" Ye Ling said indifferently.


    "Motherfucker!"


    Liu Hainan scrambled up and lunged at Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling grabbed Liu Hainan''s fist with one hand and applied a bit of force, causing Liu Hainan to let out a pig-like scream.


    "Let... Let go of me!" Liu Hainan howled.


    "So you''re the rich second generation, huh? Think you''re all that because you have money?"


    As Ye Ling spoke, he squeezed harder, and one could faintly hear a crisp cracking sound.


    He didn''t break Liu Hainan''s hand, but it was certainly useless for the short term.


    "Ah!!"


    Liu Hainan''s forehead was covered in cold sweat from the pain.


    "I''m telling you, if you don''t let go right now, I''ll have someone kill you!"


    Liu Hainan still had some spine left, but that quickly dissipated.


    Ye Ling held Liu Hainan''s fist in his right hand while cing Chinese medicine and the Pill Furnace on the ground with his left, then pped Liu Hainan''s face thrice more in quick session.


    Liu Hainan''s ears rang, feeling nearly deaf.


    "Big brother, please let go of me, my hand is really going to be ruined if this continues..."


    Liu Hainan''s eyes welled up with tears from the pain.


    Having been pampered since childhood, Liu Fenglin and his wife treated him like a fragile treasure, afraid to let him dissolve in their mouths or to get cold in the wind.


    When had Liu Hainan ever suffered such agony?


    Some say that psychological torment is much harder to bear than physical pain.


    That''s utter nonsense.


    If someone said that to Liu Hainan''s face at that moment, he would definitely p them and then retort, "Why don''t you motherfucker try it out?"


    It hurt so much that Liu Hainan almost wanted to kneel before Ye Ling.


    Liu Qiao''er saw Liu Hainan like this and felt a bit of pity.


    She gently tugged at Ye Ling''s sleeve and whispered, "Let it go..."


    "Yeah, big brother, please listen to sister-inw''s advice, let me go..."


    Liu Hainan heard this and thought it was music to his ears, quickly begging for mercy.


    Liu Qiao''er''s face turned red and spat out, "I''m certainly not your sister-inw."


    Ye Ling, however, justughed and released Liu Hainan''s fist, saying, "Lucky for you, you called her ''sister-inw'' nicely."


    "Shameless." Liu Qiao''er muttered.


    "Scram!" Ye Ling waved his hand impatiently at Liu Hainan.


    Liu Hainan bolted to his car, tumbling and crawling away.


    After starting the car, Liu Hainan rolled down the window and shouted to Ye Ling, "Motherfucker, you just wait! If I don''t find someone to kill you, I''ll damn well take your surname!"


    After saying this, the 911 zoomed off with a buzz, and at the intersection, because of the high speed, it nearly couldn''t stop in time, almost crashing into the divider.


    "Did that guy just floor the gas tank or what?" Ye Ling shook his head.


    "Thank you."


    Liu Qiao''er hung her head low, and although this guy was a big lecher, she had to admit, he looked really cool fighting.


    "Don''t mention it, performing righteous acts is everyone''s duty," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Could anyone really be pure to such an extent?


    At that moment, Liu Qiao''er also came to her senses, and her cheeks flushed red once more as she pouted, "Can''t you just excuse someone for being slow-witted?"


    "You know, I think you should quit working here. That fatso isn''t anything good either," Ye Ling said.


    "But..."


    Disying helplessness, Liu Qiao''er said, "But I''ve just graduated, and it was hard enough finding this job. If not here, where else could I go?"


    Finding a job these days is really tough, even for college graduates.


    "How about this, I''ll help you look around, see if I can find you a job," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "Really?"


    Liu Qiao''er looked at Ye Ling with big eyes, full of expectancy.


    How could she not know that Li Fugui wasn''t anything good, his piggy eyes had been roaming all over her ever since she applied for this job.


    If Ye Ling could find her a job, Liu Qiao''er was willing to endure hard work and suffering as long as the sry was good.


    Because Liu Qiao''er''s father was seriously ill, and they really needed the money.


    However, Liu Qiao''er quickly became embarrassed again and said, "It doesn''t seem right, though. You''ve just helped me out, and you''ve offended that rich kid. Helping me find a job too, would be too much trouble."


    "If you really feel bad about it, let me give you a kiss, or..."


    Ye Ling looked at Liu Qiao''er with a sly grin, "Let me touch you?"


    "You¡ª"


    Liu Qiao''er''s face turned bright red: "You''re shameless!"


    "Haha..."


    Ye Ling said, "You bettere with me for now. Liu Hainan is sure toe back, and if I''m not here, who knows what he''ll do to you."


    "And what if I go with you¡ªwhat would you do to me?" Liu Qiao''er cocked her head, looking quite adorable.


    "Then you just wait here."


    Ye Ling shrugged his shoulders and casually hailed a taxi.


    Just as he was about to get in, he heard Liu Qiao''er say, "Hey, wait for me to change out of my work clothes!"


    Immediately, Ye Lingughed, "Okay, I''ll wait for you."


    Soon, Liu Qiao''er had changed out of the cheongsam into her original clothes.


    She was wearing a sky-blue blouse on her upper body, adorned with two cute Pikachus on the chest, whether Liu Qiao''er did it on purpose or it was a coincidence.


    Liu Qiao''er had on a pair of dark green leather pants on her legs, which could really show off one''s figure, especially with a figure as good as Liu Qiao''er''s.


    That slender waist of hers could easily pass for the Inte-famous A4 waist.


    One had to say, a beauty is indeed a beauty.


    d in a cheongsam, she exuded the elegance of an Oriental beauty.


    Switching to light clothes, she gave off a lively and vibrant youthful aura.


    "Big dummy, stop staring and let''s go!"


    Seeing Ye Ling staring dumbfounded at her, Liu Qiao''er''s cute nose wrinkled slightly, looking simply adorable.


    "Haha, caught a beauty to take home~"


    Ye Lingughed heartily, and the taxi raced away.

 Chapter 17: 17 Adorable Qiaoer

    Just as he returned to his rental room, he saw a short and fat woman pacing at the door.


    Her face was filled with anger, and as soon as she saw Ye Linge back, she immediately said, "Where the hell have you been?"


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling didn''t react much, but Liu Qiao''er was initially taken aback.


    She nced at Ye Ling and thought to herself, this woman... couldn''t possibly be Ye Ling''s wife, could she?


    It really sounded like it!


    It was as if Ye Ling hadn''te home for the night...


    But considering the woman''s age, Liu Qiao''er then felt that she couldn''t be Ye Ling''s wife.


    Ye Ling was only in his twenties, and this fat woman looked like she had to be at least in her thirties, right?


    "You''ve been behind on rent for three months now. If you don''t pay today, pack up and get out immediately!"


    The fat woman waved her hand dramatically and yelled at Ye Ling.


    "So, it''s thendlord..." Liu Qiao''er breathed a sigh of relief.


    Then she suddenly paused, thinking to herself, "Whether it''s thendlord or the wife, why do I even care?"


    Just as Ye Ling was about to speak, the fat woman said again, "Are you going to tell me again that you have no money? Day in and day out, look at the sorry state you''re in! A university graduate who can''t even find a job for someone else, what''s the point of a man like you living? Might as well be dead!"


    "That girl behind you, she''s your girlfriend, isn''t she?"


    The fat woman then turned to Liu Qiao''er, "Such a pretty girlfriend, and she got stuck with you. What a waste of good eyesight. I bet all your thoughts every day are on chasing girls."


    "Youngdy, I would advise you to hurry and..."


    "p!"


    The fat woman hadn''t even finished speaking when a stack of bright red banknotes pped onto her face.


    "Is that enough?" Ye Ling asked with a gloomy expression.


    The fat woman was startled and, seeing the red banknotes falling to the ground, immediately put on a smile.


    "That''s enough, enough."


    "If it''s enough, then scram," Ye Ling said.


    He really couldn''t understand why the former Ye Ling would choose such andlord for renting a ce.


    If it wasn''t for the fact that she was a woman, he would''ve kicked her out long ago with his temperament.


    The fat woman, holding the money, was about to leave when Ye Ling said, "Stop right there."


    "Ye Ling, is there anything else?"


    The fat woman''s face was all smiles, her previous spiteful demeanor gone.


    "Three months'' rent, plus interest, I''ve given you 5,000. That leaves 5,000 more, right?" Ye Ling said.


    "Oh, that''s true."


    The fat woman''s heart skipped a beat; how could she not know there was still 5,000 left? She had thought Ye Ling had forgotten.


    "Take this 5,000 as rent for the next three months," the fat woman said with a smile.


    "Get lost, I''m not renting anymore!" Ye Ling said.


    "You¡ª"


    As soon as the fat woman heard that Ye Ling was not going to rent anymore, her face turned back to that harsh expression.


    "What''s all this bravado for? Just because you have a bit of money now?"


    The fat woman counted out the 5,000 for Ye Ling and urged him, "If you''re not renting, then pack up and leave quickly. I need to rent it out to someone else."


    Just as Ye Ling was about to say something, Liu Qiao''er softly said, "Let''s just pack up quickly and leave this ce."


    Hearing this, Ye Ling nodded his head, choosing not to argue with the fat woman.


    Liu Qiao''er was really scared by the fat woman''s temper, finding it hard to believe that there could be such a fierce woman in the world.


    In fact, there really wasn''t much that Ye Ling needed to pack, just a few clothes. Along with the Pill Furnace and some Chinese medicine, they were all lightly packed into his suitcase, and they left the ce with ease.


    "Well, I was hoping to let you stay here for a bit, but who would''ve thought this woman would be such a piece of work," Ye Ling said, a little embarrassed.


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes widened in confusion, "You''ve been living here for such a long time, and you just realized how fierce she is?"


    Ye Ling was startled and thought to himself, I''m the one who''s traveled through time. Only the former Ye Ling could have put up with that.


    Without further exnation, Ye Ling took out his phone, looked up Han Qingxin''s number, and dialed it.


    "You want to borrow money again?" Han Qingxin drawledzily as she answered the phone.


    Han Qingxin''s voice was different from Liu Qiao''er''s, with a crisp feeling to it, like the singing of an oriole, and very pleasant to hear.


    "Not borrowing," said Ye Ling.


    "Then what is it?"


    "I just want to ask, where do you work? I have a friend who just graduated from college and is looking for a job," Ye Ling said.


    "Oh?"


    Han Qingxin immediately became interested, giggling, "Is it a guy or a girl?"


    "A girl," Ye Ling said with a bad feeling.


    "I don''t care!"


    "Geez, can''t we have a pleasant conversation?" Ye Ling rolled his eyes.


    "Hee hee, just kidding~ What does your girlfriend look like? Is she pretty? What''s her educational background? What are her measurements? How tall is she?" Han Qingxin teased.


    Ye Ling felt helpless, "Are you conducting a census?"


    "I just want topare. If she''s prettier than me, I won''t take her. If her measurements are better than mine, I won''t take her. If her educational background is higher than mine... well, I might consider that," she said.


    "Stop kidding around. How many are as pretty as you?" Ye Ling said.


    He actually meant it. Han Qingxin''s appearance truly was no less striking than Liu Qiao''er''s, it was just that her peaks were not as high as Liu Qiao''er''s.


    "That''s more like it. I''ll do you this favor. If you''re free now, bring her over. I''ll send you the address in a bit," Han Qingxin cooed.


    "Thanks a lot, Miss!"


    Ye Ling hung up the phone with a smile and snapped his fingers at Liu Qiao''er, "Done!"


    Surprise shed in Liu Qiao''er''s eyes, "You found one? What kind of job is it?"


    "I don''t know," Ye Ling shook his head.


    "Oh, we''ll find out when we get there. I''m ready for hard work," Liu Qiao''er said earnestly, puffing up her cheeks.


    Her serious expression made Ye Ling''s heart itch all the more to give her tender face a kiss.


    Soon after, Han Qingxin sent over the address.


    It was the Global Financial Center in Donghai City, Building 18.


    Upon seeing this address, Liu Qiao''er was immediately astonished.


    This was the most bustling area of Donghai City and the most economically developed area.


    It covered nearly the entire economy of S province. Any job there came with a white-corbel, and a significant portion was of blue-cor or gold-cor level, including many senior executives.


    Given Ye Ling''s attire and him renting that twenty-square-meter apartment, could he really know such a friend?


    And this was clearly no ordinary friend. In a ce like the Global Financial Center, to just say e over'' meant you must wield significant clout.


    It''s not that Liu Qiao''er looked down on Ye Ling. In fact, her own family was not very wealthy either.


    It''s just that most people would think this way.


    The two took a cab to the Global Financial Center. During the ride, Ye Ling also searched online for some nearby rental properties.


    Facing future days without a shortage of money, Ye Ling, who knew how to enjoy life, rented a twin-townhouse suite right away.


    Of course, renting this twin-townhouse was part of other ideas Ye Ling had.


    And that was...


    Ye Ling nced at Liu Qiao''er, who was oblivious to what was going on, sitting next to him.

 Chapter 18: 18 You can live here!

    The two arrived at the location of the small vi, not far from the Global Financial Center, which was just a three-stop bus ride away.


    "Weren''t we going to the financial center? Why are we here instead?"


    Liu Qiao''er looked at the exquisite vi in front of her and asked in confusion.


    "I''m currently homeless, so I need to find a ce to stay, right?" Ye Ling said.


    "Oh, that''s true," Liu Qiao''er nodded her little head.


    Ye Ling had already contacted thendlord, a woman who appeared to be in her fifties, currently standing at the door looking out.


    "Hello, are you Auntie Fang?" Ye Ling greeted with a smile as he walked up.


    Auntie Fang sized up Ye Ling with some disbelief.


    She had thought that someone who could afford to rent a vi here would, if not driving a luxury car, at least have their own car, wouldn''t they?


    It was unexpected that he hade by taxi...


    However, Auntie Fang was elderly and didn''t have any thoughts of looking down on others; she immediately nodded with a smile, "You must be Xiao Ye, right?"


    "Yes, Auntie Fang, my name is Ye Ling," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Auntie Fang nced at Liu Qiao''er standing behind Ye Ling and said warmly with a smile, "This must be your girlfriend? She''s really beautiful. Apart from those celebrities, this is the first time I''ve seen such a beautiful girl."


    "Haha, thank you for thepliment, Auntie Fang~"


    A fool wouldn''t take advantage of a good deal, so naturally, Ye Ling didn''t rify anything.


    Liu Qiao''er felt somewhat shy.


    How annoying, throughout the day, she had been mistaken several times as this guy''s girlfriend...


    Liu Qiao''er sneakily nced at Ye Ling''s profile, suddenly realizing that he seemed quite handsome, with narrow eyes, a tall nose, and slightly thick lips...


    His facial features were well-defined, and with his height of 1.85 meters, he truly wasn''t inferior to those male stars on TV.


    For a moment, Liu Qiao''er found herself staring.


    "Girl, have you had your fill of looking?"


    Suddenly, Ye Ling''s teasing voice rang out in her ear.


    Liu Qiao''er was momentarily stunned, and her face instantly turned red to the tips of her ears.


    "I know what you''re thinking; it''s undeniable that I''m very handsome," Ye Ling said seriously.


    Liu Qiao''er''s lips curved up, and she rolled her eyes at Ye Ling, saying coyly, "Vain fool!"


    "Let''s go, shall we see if the new house meets the approval of a great beauty?" Ye Ling said with augh.


    Liu Qiao''er followed Ye Ling into the vi in a daze, wondering in her heart what Ye Ling meant by his words.


    He spoke of a new home, not ''my new home''...


    The vi had two floors; the downstairs had no bedrooms and consisted of a living room, a bathroom, a kitchen, and arge balcony.


    The balcony featured a huge floor-to-ceiling window with several rattan chairs inside, exuding a vintage vibe.


    The second floor contained three rooms and arge hall, all decorated in a European style withplete household appliances, ready for immediate move-in.


    Outside the vi, there were some nts and trees, and although it was summertime, the grass was green, flowers were blooming, and the fragrance wafted in.


    Overall, Ye Ling was quite satisfied, as it was several hundred times better than the 20-square-meter dump he had before.


    "This ce... isn''t cheap, is it?" Liu Qiao''er asked quietly.


    Hearing this, Auntie Fangughed and said, "This is the city center of Donghai City, and close to the Global Financial Center, where every inch ofnd is worth its weight in gold."


    "How much is the rent per month?" Liu Qiao''er asked.


    "Since my son is taking me to live in the United States, and this house would be vacant anyway, I''ve decided to rent it out. As long as you can take good care of it, it''ll be 80,000 a month," Auntie Fang said.


    "80,000?!"


    Liu Qiao''er''s mouth dropped open instantly.


    She had grown up in an ordinary family: her father went to sea, her mother stayed at home, and they earned less than 10,000 yuan a month. After expenses and paying for her brother''s schooling, it was great if they could save a few thousand.


    Liu Qiao''er could hardly believe that a month''s rent here was almost what her father made in a whole year.


    "Ye Ling, do you... do you have that much money?" Liu Qiao''er asked.


    After all, she had seen the house Ye Ling rented before, which clearly didn''t look like it belonged to someone with money.


    "I don''t have money now, but I will have it soon. However, I can afford to pay a month''s sry upfront," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "But... but 80,000 yuan a month is too expensive," Liu Qiao''er said with concern.


    Aunt Fangughed instantly, "Little girl, you really are thrifty! Actually, renting this ce out for 80,000 yuan is even on the low side. If it weren''t for you two young ones looking like decent people, I really wouldn''t want to rent it."


    Aunt Fang was good with words; she had actually noticed that Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er were not in a romantic rtionship.


    However, Ye Ling obviously had feelings for Liu Qiao''er, and with Aunt Fang saying so, Ye Ling naturally was happy and definitely willing to rent.


    Liu Qiao''er''s cheeks turned red again, and she didn''t say anything more.


    "Aunt Fang, I only have enough for one month''s rent. How about this, if you''re not in a hurry, leave me your bank ount number, and once I''ve made some money, I''ll transfer it to you," Ye Ling said.


    Ye Ling smiled, "Of course, it won''t go past the rent due date."


    "Is that so..."


    After thinking for a moment, Aunt Fang said, "Alright then."


    After giving Aunt Fang 80,000 yuan, she gave Ye Ling the keys and left.


    Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er were left alone in a room on the second floor.


    Ye Ling looked around, while Liu Qiao''er stood there with blushing cheeks.


    So far, she had never been alone in a room with a man before.


    The atmosphere felt somewhat ambiguous, and Liu Qiao''er pursed her lips, speaking in a quiet voice, "I... I''m going to go."


    "Hm? Where to?" Ye Ling asked.


    "To look for a job," Liu Qiao''er finally found an excuse.


    "Is that so..."


    Ye Ling thought for a moment, then asked, "Where do you live?"


    "On Park Street," Liu Qiao''er said. "Why do you ask?"


    "Park Street? Isn''t that quite far from here?"


    Ye Ling said, "Look, the Global Financial Center is just a 3-stop bus ride from here. If you work at the Global Financial Center, it''ll be much more convenient for you. If you don''t mind..."


    "You could stay here!"


    Liu Qiao''er was startled and quickly said, "No need, no need, I can go home. It''s just an hour by bus, and it''s summer now, so it won''t be too dark when I get home."


    "Yes, it won''t be dark now when you go home, but what aboutter? In the winter, you''ll have to wake up an hour earlier. After work, you''ll still have to take an hour-long bus ride. Isn''t that too much trouble?" Ye Ling said.


    "Doesn''t your friend''s ce have dormitories?" Liu Qiao''er asked with a blushing face.


    Stay with a man? And one she barely knew for less than a day?


    Although she felt that Ye Ling wasn''t a bad person, but this... this was too embarrassing!


    "Big beauty, those who work here are at least white-cor workers; do you think they''d live in dormitories? They usually rent houses."


    Seeing that Liu Qiao''er was wavering, Ye Ling added, "With your looks, you''re bound to be hassled by men wherever you go. If you live here, I can protect you."

 Chapter 19: 19 Wow, thats huge!

    "But... but..."


    Liu Qiao''er actually felt that what Ye Ling said made sense. From her university days until now, she had been harassed by quite a few men, although none were as severe as Liu Hainan.


    "There''s no ''but'' about it, it''s settled!"


    Ye Lingughed, "Don''t worry, I like dairy cows, but I won''t milk them without their consent!"


    Liu Qiao''er was stunned for a moment before she quickly caught on.


    She walked over to Ye Ling, her embarrassment and anger mixed as she waved her small fists at him, saying, "You''re shameless, you''re the dairy cow, you... Ah!"


    Liu Qiao''er didn''t finish her sentence when suddenly she slipped, and as she cried out in rm, she fell towards the ground.


    Ye Ling was quick to react, stepping forward and immediately catching Liu Qiao''er.


    However...


    "Pervert!"


    Liu Qiao''er screamed, quickly struggled to her feet, pushed Ye Ling away, and took a few steps back.


    Her face was flushed red, feeling a tingling sensation all over her body, as if she had been electrified.


    This guy actually...


    Ye Ling also realized what had happened at that moment. He had acted out of desperation, his hand reaching out without thinking too much about it.


    Ye Lingughed awkwardly, "Don''t misunderstand, it wasn''t on purpose, really... it was just out of urgency!"


    Liu Qiao''er naturally knew that Ye Ling didn''t do it on purpose, but whether intentional or not, he had already touched her.


    "Well, shall we go check out the work?"


    Seeing Liu Qiao''er''s eyes red and staring at him as if she was about to cry, Ye Ling instantly softened.


    He feared nothing in the world except a woman''s tears.


    "Okay."


    Liu Qiao''er nodded quietly, looking very aggrieved, which even made Ye Ling feel a little heartache.


    On the way, neither of them spoke much.


    Liu Qiao''er had regained her peaceful demeanor, but her cheeks were still a bit flushed.


    ........................


    Before they knew it, the Global Financial Center had alreadye into their view.


    It must be said that as the most bustling and economically developed area in Donghai City, it could truly be described as bustling with traffic.


    The parking lot was filled with luxury cars, with the least fancy being family sedans like the Camry. If you were to drive a van here, you would feel embarrassed to park it under the watchful eyes of the security guards.


    Upon arriving at building number 18, Ye Ling made a phone call to Han Qing Xin, who came out immediately.


    In the morning, Han Qing Xin was dressed in a pinkdylike outfit, but now she had changed into a sharp professional suit.


    A ck suit, a white shirt, and ck trousers that fully showcased her slender legs, plus those pink cartoon sses, made Han Qing Xin look stunning at that moment!


    From the moment Han Qing Xin appeared, many people''s gazes were fixed on her.


    When they saw Han Qing Xin standing in front of Ye Ling, a wave of envy wafted through the air.


    Two great beauties would have been enough, but what the hell is that silk-wearing guy?


    Ye Lingpletely ignored these gazes, snapped his fingers with a smile, and said, "Beauty, we meet again!"


    "Who wants to meet you."


    Han Qing Xin rolled her eyes at Ye Ling, her beautiful eyes then falling on Liu Qiao''er.


    Liu Qiao''er was also looking at Han Qingxin, secretlyparing, and to her surprise, found that besides having a slightly smaller chest, the beauty before her was second to none!


    After all, she was asking a favor of her, so Liu Qiao''er smiled gently and said, "Wow, sister, you''re so beautiful!"


    Han Qingxin took a liking to Liu Qiao''er at first sight, finding her very sweet, and smiled in response, "Wow, little sister, you have really big breasts!"


    Liu Qiao''er: "..."


    Ye Ling: "..."


    "What''s wrong? Did I say something incorrect?"


    Han Qingxin tilted her head, took Liu Qiao''er''s hand, andughed, "But little sister is also very pretty, there must be a lot of men who like you, right?"


    "Not really..." Liu Qiao''er said somewhat shyly.


    "Don''t be shy, a girl your age is definitely going to attract a lot of rotten men."


    With that, Han Qingxin shot Ye Ling a look.


    "What the heck, why re at me?" Ye Ling''s brow drew together in a ck line.


    "What kind of job are you looking for, little sister?" Han Qingxin asked again.


    "I''m not sure, whatever job sister arranges for me, that''s what I''ll do..."


    Liu Qiao''er looked up, determined, and said, "But I''m not afraid of hardship or exhaustion. As long as the pay is good, I''m willing to do anything!"


    Hearing this, Han Qingxin''s brows immediately furrowed.


    Why did it seem like everyone around Ye Ling liked money?


    As a second-generation rich kid, Han Qingxin had never really had a concept of money.


    But Han Qingxin also knew that many people liked being with her because of her money, and so she took a dislike to those whose every word revolved around money.


    In fact, she was somewhat repulsed by it.


    After Liu Qiao''er''s remark, Han Qingxin''s good impression of her dropped a notch.


    Ye Ling, on the other hand, felt that Liu Qiao''er must have her reasons.


    She was a very frugal girl, and from her shocked expression upon hearing about a monthly rent of 80,000, it was clear that her financial background was probably not very strong.


    But if she was only after money, with such a pretty face and a good figure, Liu Qiao''er could easilytch onto any wealthy suitor. Right?


    Yet she insisted on being self-reliant.


    "Come with me, I''ve found you a job, but the monthly sry during the probationary period is only 3,000, with ''five insurances and one fund'', nine to five hours, and official holidays off as per state regtions," Han Qingxin said.


    "Thank you, sister," Liu Qiao''er gratefully responded.


    She wasn''t afraid of suffering or fatigue. As long as she could earn money for her father''s treatment, she could endure any kind of hard work.


    Ye Ling also went up and took a look around. The workce was on the 16th floor.


    The job Han Qingxin found for Liu Qiao''er was in the electronics industry, not requiring much physicalbor but rather focusing on nning.


    Liu Qiao''er was very satisfied with the job and agreed to start working immediately that day.


    It was around 3 p.m., Liu Qiao''er had begun her shift, and with Ye Ling standing around being a distraction, Han Qingxin directly shooed him out.


    Having no choice, Ye Ling saved Liu Qiao''er''s number, told her to call him after work, and returned to the vi.


    It was the perfect time to make elixir pills.


    "Hmm, cold elixir pills are quite simple, Liu Qiao''er has two more hours of work; in these two hours, I can produce 3 or 4 batches of elixir pills," Ye Ling thought to himself.


    Ye Ling, of course, did not wish for others to know about his elixir making.


    Otherwise, they might start thinking he was some kind of chatan!

 Chapter 20: 20

    For Ye Ling, concocting the Cold Pill was very easy.


    Of course, the name "Cold Pill" was something Ye Ling came up with himself.


    If Ye Ling had his Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor''s cultivation from his previous life, making something like Cold Pills would be as simple as producing a hundred in one second.


    Even now, at the early stage of Houtian, he could still concoct one or two furnaces in an hour,


    With one furnace, ording to Ye Ling''s alchemy technique, there would be at least about ten pills.


    Ye Ling took out the Pill Furnace and ced the traditional Chinese medicines inside, immediately stimting his True Qi.


    This True Qi was actually fiery red, like mes, and instantly turned the Pill Furnace red-hot.


    However, Ye Ling''s control of the heat was excellent; the mes did not melt the Pill Furnace but were only melting the medicines inside.


    As time slowly passed, the traditional medicines began to turn into liquid.


    However, these medicines were dry after all, not like the fresh Spiritual Medicines of his previous life, which yielded little liquid.


    Ye Ling added a bit of purified sweet water into the Pill Furnace and continued to ce other medicines inside in order.


    After an hour, a fragrance of pills wafted from inside the Pill Furnace.


    Ye Ling sniffed and frowned, "It still doesn''tpare to Spiritual Medicines; this fragrance of pills is mixed with some unpleasant smells."


    Upon opening the Pill Furnace, therey a number of Elixir Pills quietly inside.


    Ye Ling carefully counted, and there turned out to be a full 23 pills!


    These pills were dull andcked luster, not looking at all like Elixir Pills.


    They were more like fakes made from mud!


    But Ye Ling was confident that only those who had taken these pills would know whether they were genuine or counterfeit.


    "I''ll start by concocting these Cold Pills first, replenish some True Qi, then make some Menstrual Pills," Ye Ling muttered to himself.


    Menstrual Pills, naturally, were for treating menstrual issues.


    What is a Pill Master?


    A specialist for all kinds of difficult and misceneous diseases!


    Ye Ling, with the memories of the former Ye Ling integrated, naturally understood some of Earth''s diseases.


    But his True Qi was insufficient at the moment, and the quality of these medicinal ingredients was too poor; otherwise, he would have been able to concoct Elixir Pills for incurable diseases such as AIDS, cancer, and leukemia.


    After cultivating for half an hour, Ye Ling''s True Qi finally recovered sufficiently.


    This made him once againment in secret that the Spiritual Energy on Earth was far too scarce.


    There was too much... bloody smog!


    Isn''t there a saying?


    Ask what the clear skies are, they are what make it impossible to dry underwear.


    Donghai City was still a little better, but those southern cities, if you went out for a spin and came back, it was as if youy on a wet bed or stood in a steamy bathhouse.


    Another half hour or more passed, and he concocted a furnace of Menstrual Pills, totaling 18 pills.


    Ye Ling nced at the time and thought that Liu Qiao''er should be getting off work by now.


    "Two tigers, two tigers, falling in love, falling in love, both are male tigers, both are male tigers, so strange, so strange..."


    Just then, Ye Ling''s phone ringtone suddenly sounded.


    Looking at the caller ID, it was Liu Qiao''er''s number.


    "Wifey, you off work?" Ye Ling asked with a chuckle.


    "Don''t talk nonsense, who''s your wifey."


    On the other end of the phone, Liu Qiao''er spat out in retort.


    "Aunt Fang and my nutty formerndlord both think you''re my wifey, ah, we must have quite the couple''s look," Ye Ling teased.


    "If you keep spouting nonsense, I... I won''te over to your ce," Liu Qiao''er said.


    "Alright, alright, my mistake, is that okay?"


    Ye Ling quickly said, "So you''re off work? Wait there for me, don''t wander off, be careful of perverts trying to kidnap you."


    "Psh, I think you''re just a big lecher," Liu Qiao''er giggled.


    After hanging up the phone, Ye Ling immediately left the vi and ran towards the World Financial Center.


    He also brought the elixir pills with him, and it was just the time when work ended, when the crowds were at their peak.


    To cover a distance of 3 bus stops, Ye Ling took less than 3 minutes to arrive.


    Liu Qiao''er was standing at the entrance of the hall on the first floor of Building 18, waiting for Ye Ling.


    Around her were quite a few people, and all of them were men, but none of them greeted her, their eyes kept drifting towards Liu Qiao''er''s chest.


    Liu Qiao''er was really helpless, this was already the third ce she had moved to, and yet she was still surrounded by so many disgusting men.


    "Qiao''er, what a coincidence?"


    Just then, a young man with gold-rimmed sses and a parted hairstyle walked over.


    Liu Qiao''er was startled, turned her head to look, and smiled, "Lin Hua, it''s you."


    Lin Hua subtly nced at Lin Qiao''er''s chest and thought to himself, wow, so big.


    "Why are you standing here? Shall I take you home?" Lin Hua smiled and approached Liu Qiao''er.


    When he reached Liu Qiao''er, that faint, refreshing fragrance from her body immediately wafted into his nose, and Lin Hua couldn''t help but take a deep breath.


    "No need, I''m waiting for someone, you go ahead," Liu Qiao''er said with a smile.


    Lin Hua worked in the same department as her, so they were colleagues, and they had met just today.


    "Waiting for someone?"


    Lin Hua smiled and said, "Who are you waiting for? It couldn''t be your boyfriend, could it?"


    "That''s not the case," Lin Qiao''er replied politely.


    She could certainly tell that this guy had no good intentions towards her.


    However, since they were colleagues, and Lin Hua had taken very good care of her today, Liu Qiao''er felt bad about sending him away.


    "As long as it''s not your boyfriend, that''s good. I was afraid your boyfriend would misunderstand," Lin Hua murmured in relief. In his hand, he squeezed a car key, and at a distance, a beep sounded as the lights of a ck BMW 525 shed.


    "As a senior figure in thepany, I naturally should take good care of the newbies on their first day!" Lin Hua posed in what he believed was a gentlemanly manner and smiled, "Miss Liu, may I invite you to dinner first, and then take you home afterward?"


    Lin Hua understood women pretty well.


    Most of them were after money, especially the beautiful ones.


    Of course, Han Qingxin was an exception; she didn''t even know what money was for.


    But for someone like Liu Qiao''er, dressed in ordinary brand clothes, Lin Hua still had confidence in winning her over.


    He also believed that after seeing his BMW, Liu Qiao''er would definitely agree to go with him.


    "Forget about it, my friend will be here soon," Lin Qiao''erughed lightly.


    Lin Hua thought Lin Qiao''er was ying hard to get and added, "You can call your friend, tell them you''re working overtime tonight. I''ve already reserved a table at the Penins Steakhouse, lucky that my mom is the chairwoman there, otherwise, given how popr the Penins Steakhouse is, it really wouldn''t have been easy to book."


    The meaning of his words was clear¡ªwith his mother being one of the major shareholders of the Penins Steakhouse.


    This trick had hardly failed Lin Hua before; upon hearing it and seeing Lin Hua''s car, ny-nine percent of the girls would follow him.


    Unfortunately, Lin Qiao''er was that one percent who wouldn''t go with him.


    Liu Qiao''er was growing impatient with Lin Hua''s persistence, but her good upbringing stopped her from saying anything too unpleasant.


    "Really, it''s not necessary."


    Liu Qiao''er said, moving to one side.


    Unexpectedly, Lin Hua ran over again, blocking Liu Qiao''er''s path.


    "Qiao''er, since it''s our first day meeting, you wouldn''t deny me this bit of light, would you?" Lin Hua pretended to be dissatisfied.


    Liu Qiao''er listened, not knowing exactly how to reply, when suddenly a loud curse erupted.


    "Give you light, my ass? Come here, I''ll give you a few ps in the face!"

 Chapter 21: 21 Hit Me!

    Hearing that voice, Liu Qiao''er and Lin Hua both turned to look.


    As soon as she saw it was Ye Ling, Liu Qiao''er''s pretty face immediately showed delight, thinking she could finally get rid of the guy in front of her.


    Lin Hua''s face, on the other hand, looked somewhat unsightly.


    "Ye Ling, why did you only just get here!"


    Liu Qiao''er ran over, wrapped her arm around Ye Ling''s, seemingly very casually.


    She clung tightly to Ye Ling''s arm as if grabbing a lifeline.


    Ye Ling nodded, and looking at Lin Hua''s expression, his face also gradually darkened.


    "Taking advantage of me again!"


    Liu Qiao''er''s cheeks flushed red, and she quickly let go of Ye Ling''s arm.


    Seeing the two of them like this, Lin Hua immediately felt a surge of jealousy.


    "Qiao''er, is this your boyfriend?"


    Lin Hua walked over with a smile: "Didn''t you say you didn''t have a boyfriend?"


    "Ye Ling is not my boyfriend, just an ordinary friend," Liu Qiao''er said quietly.


    Her voice was really too gentle and so subdued that it made Lin Hua''s heart itch, and he wished he could throw Liu Qiao''er down right away.


    "Really? For just an ordinary friend, do you need to be so affectionate?" Lin Hua said.


    "What''s it to you?"


    Before Liu Qiao''er could speak, Ye Ling was the first to speak up.


    "What does it matter to you if we''re affectionate or not? What are you shouting about here? You really have no shame, didn''t you hear when I called you out just now?"


    Lin Hua had intended to pretend to be a gentleman and shake hands with Ye Ling, but he didn''t expect Ye Ling to start cursing right from the start.


    "How can you speak like that? Don''t you have any manners?"


    Lin Hua had actually been cursing Ye Ling''s ancestors in his heart for a while, but in front of Liu Qiao''er, he tried to appear as if he had a good family education.


    "Fuck!"


    Ye Ling kicked strongly at Lin Hua''s chest, and Lin Hua immediately fell back, face down.


    Even his gold-rimmed sses flew off, nearly being crushed by Lin Hua himself.


    Lin Hua simply couldn''t believe that this guy dared to hit him? Are there still such rude people?


    He had wanted to show off in front of Liu Qiao''er, and now look what had happened.


    "You... how can you hit people?!" Lin Hua pointed at Ye Ling, shouting furiously.


    "Put that finger away, I hate it when people point at me," Ye Ling said coldly.


    In front of Liu Qiao''er, how could Lin Hua appear so weak, without any backbone?


    Lin Hua said: "I won''t put it away, what can you do to me?"


    "You''re really asking for it!"


    Ye Ling advanced with another kick.


    This time, that size 44 footnded straight on Lin Hua''s face, and the gold-rimmed sses, which had nearly broken before, were now truly saying goodbye to Lin Hua.


    "Ah!"


    Had Lin Hua ever suffered such a blow?


    His nose bleeding, his face covered with cuts from the broken sses, and one of his front teeth falling out.


    "Just looking at you, I can tell you''re no good; having a bit of dirty money at home, you think any woman should want to sleep with you, right?"


    While speaking, Ye Ling walked towards Lin Hua.


    Lin Hua was thoroughly scared now, seeing Ye Ling walking toward him, he immediately shrieked: "Security! Security! Where the hell are the security guards?!"


    The security guards were just standing below the office building; they didn''t want to meddle, but now that they were being called, they couldn''t ignore it, could they?


    However, when they got to the front, these security guards saw that it was a wealthy man!


    Lin Hua was a rich second generation, and everyone knew it. Otherwise, how could he drive a BMW with his few thousand-yuan sry every month?


    Moreover, Lin Hua was quite showy. On asion, when entering the office building in a good mood, he would pull out two hundred-yuan bills and hand them to the security guards.


    The security guards had all made a few thousand yuan from Lin Hua.


    "Stop it!"


    A few security guards ran over, and two of them took out rubber truncheons, positioning themselves in front of Lin Hua.


    The other three helped Lin Hua get up.


    "Beat him fiercely! After you''re done, each person gets 5000 yuan!" Lin Hua yelled savagely, looking nothing like the gentleman he once appeared to be.


    Upon hearing this, the security guards immediately perked up.


    5000 yuan, that''s almost their two months'' sry!


    Liu Qiao''er stood by Ye Ling''s side. Hearing Lin Hua''s words, her pretty face turned pale immediately.


    She had seen Ye Ling fight before, but that was only with Liu HN himself!


    These security guards numbered five, all wielding rubber truncheons. Even if Ye Ling was 1.85 meters tall, he couldn''t withstand the beating from five people, right?


    "You little bastard, don''t you see where you are? Dressed in street stall clothes and allowed in here is already pretty good, and you even dare to hit someone?"


    A security guard spat on the ground, thinking about how to spend that 5000 yuan, while his truncheon swung straight toward Ye Ling.


    "Out of the way."


    Ye Ling said to Lin Qiao''er and immediately dodged the security guard''s truncheon with a sidestep.


    "You dare to dodge?"


    The security guard''s eyes widened, and he swung at Ye Ling again.


    "I don''t dodge and just let you hit me?" Ye Ling said with a coldugh, suddenly making a move. He grabbed the security guard''s arm and kicked out!


    "Bang!"


    With that kick, its force unknown, the security guard''s hat flew off, and he was sent flying five or six meters, lying on the ground twitching like he had epilepsy, foaming at the mouth.


    Everyone was stunned!


    Was this even human? To kick someone weighing over 150 pounds five or six meters away with one foot?


    Seeing this, the other security guards¡ªone of them immediately shouted, "Damn it, let''s all get him! Even if we kill this bastard today, it''ll be in self-defense!"


    "Self-defense my grandma''s leg!"


    No sooner had he finished speaking than Ye Ling charged forward, his body performing an airborne flip, and his right leg swept across the security guard''s face with a bang.


    The security guard spat out a mouthful of fresh blood along with several teeth.


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes widened. She was no longer afraid, only thinking that Ye Ling''s kick just now was really cool!


    That spectacr flip was something Liu Qiao''er had only seen in movies.


    After floored this security guard, Ye Ling stepped forward quickly, reaching the third security guard and pped him across the face.


    Don''t think a p is lighter than a kick. This guy''s face swelled up immediately, and several teeth fell to the ground.


    The remaining two security guards were full of fear; how could they dare to make another move on Ye Ling?


    They had never been soldiers; frankly, they were justzy, jobless drifters.


    Otherwise, why would they do such a job when they had nothing better to do?


    "Anyone who dares to run, I''ll break your dog legs!" Ye Ling warned.


    Hearing this, the two security guards trembled and quickly stopped in their tracks.


    Ye Ling pointed at Lin Hua and said with a smile, "Do to him what he just said to you, beat him up!"


    "But, I have no money to give you."

 Chapter 22: 22 Are You Sick?

    "This..."


    The two security guards exchanged nces, both showing difficulty.


    One of them said, "Lin Hua works here, and... and he''s also the son of the chairman of the Penins Steakhouse, we... we..."


    "You''re afraid to hit him, aren''t you?"


    Ye Ling smirked coldly, "You see, you dare to hit a ** like me, right?"


    "No, no..."


    The two security guards quickly waved their hands.


    Dare to hit you?


    All three of them are lying on the ground, who would dare to hit you?


    "I''m giving you a chance."


    Ye Ling said, "First, hit him, second, hit me, your choice."


    Without a word, the two security guards picked up their rubber batons and charged at Lin Hua.


    Immediately, screams of agony filled the air.


    "Fuck you, do you two not want to work anymore?!"


    "Ah! You dare to hit me!"


    "Good, good! Just you wait!!!"


    The two security guards didn''t intend to hit him hard at first, but Lin Hua''s delicate skin couldn''t take even a little pain, and he started cursing right away.


    Hearing such cursing, the two security guards became even more angered as they hit, and eventually, they were almost using their full strength.


    "That''s enough."


    Ye Ling waved his hand and said, "If you keep hitting he''ll really die, all of you get lost."


    The two security guards immediately nodded and bowed, disappearing from Ye Ling''s sight.


    This world is just like that, if Ye Ling were just an ordinary person, he would have been the one getting beaten now.


    Lin Huay on the ground with a bloodied face, wailing non-stop.


    Ye Ling walked over and kicked him twice, "You alright?"


    Lin Hua thought Ye Ling was going to hit him again and quickly yelled, "There''s something wrong! My waist is broken, my legs are broken, and my arms too, they are all broken..."


    "Your dick isn''t broken?"


    Ye Ling snorted withughter, then said, "I''m going to ask you again, you fine or not? If you''re fine, you can leave."


    Hearing this, Lin Hua''s waist was suddenly better, his legs were nimble, and he scurried up, not even remembering to drive his car, running off into the distance.


    "This should be your colleague, right? Hang out less with such people in the future; they don''t have any good intentions." Ye Ling said to Lin Qiao''er.


    "Mhm."


    Lin Qiao''er nodded her head slightly, responding softly.


    "Disperse now, everybody disperse, there''s nothing more to see," Ye Ling waved his hand to the surrounding people.


    Those people immediately got the hint, hurriedly pretending they hadn''t seen anything, fearing that the fierce Ye Ling would kick them too.


    "Wait a minute!"


    Ye Ling suddenly remembered he still had Elixir Pills to sell. With so many people around, wasn''t it a good opportunity?


    But to his surprise, when he shouted, those people ran even faster.


    "Damn, I''m not gonna hit you, why the hell are you running!"


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes and beckoned Lin Qiao''er over, chuckling, "Come, help me sell something."


    "You''re in business now?"


    Lin Qiao''er was taken aback and asked, "Selling what?"


    "Elixir Pills."


    Ye Ling snapped his fingers, pulled out a few bottles of Elixir Pills, and started shouting, "Take a look,e and see! Freshly made Elixir Pills, genuine and high quality, Cold Pills, Menstrual Pills, we''ve got them all~"


    "Cold Pills for treating colds, Menstrual Pills for menstrual disorders, see instant results, we swear on puppies!~"


    Liu Qiao''er was dumbfounded.


    She could understand a cold pill, but what was a Menstrual Pill supposed to mean?


    Liu Qiao''er had grown up and only seen Elixir Pills in novels and on TV. Did they really exist in reality?


    "Hey, could these be some fake and inferior products?" Liu Qiao''er poked Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling said seriously, "Absolutely genuine. If you''re having menstrual irregrities, I''ll give you one for free, but you don''t look like you have that problem."


    "You''re the one with menstrual irregrities!"


    Liu Qiao''er nced at Ye Ling and thought to herself that her menstruation was perfectly fine and never irregr.


    Ye Ling spoke loudly, but no one came over. Everyone who heard looked at Ye Ling as if he were a fool.


    "Is this guy crazy? A cold pill? A Menstrual Pill?"


    "This guy must be really into his novels. I''ve heard of cold medicine, but what the heck is a cold pill?"


    "And damn, a Menstrual Pill? Geez, that''s really fantastical."


    Many people whispered to each other and discussed the matter, obviously not believing it.


    Liu Qiao''er felt mortified. She thought Ye Ling was going to sell something serious.


    This was so-called Elixir Pills? They were just mud!


    At that moment, Han Qingxin walked out of the office building with several voluptuous women by her side.


    Ye Ling recognized them. He had seen them in the nning department today; they were Liu Qiao''er''s colleagues.


    "Hey, you there, beauty, I''m talking to you!"


    Ye Ling suddenly stood up and called out to one of the girls.


    Han Qingxin and the others immediately looked over. Han Qingxin thought Ye Ling was calling her and frowned, saying, "Stinky bodyguard, what are you yelling about?"


    With that, she and the other girls walked over.


    "I wasn''t calling you, go away."


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes,pletely ignoring Han Qingxin.


    "Beauty, I remember your name is Wang Meimei, right? Hmm, indeed beautiful, but by the looks of it, you seem to have menstrual irregrities..." Ye Ling said to the beauty.


    At these words, Liu Qiao''er''s mouth hung open.


    She twisted Ye Ling''s waist hard, whispering angrily, "Are you trying to kill yourself? Can''t you speak properly?"


    Ye Ling was stunned, "But she really does have menstrual irregrities!"


    Liu Qiao''er hadpletely given up, a shadow of frustration crossed her smooth forehead, and she simply turned her head away, ignoring Ye Ling entirely.


    Han Qingxin also widened her eyes and stuttered, "What... what did you just say?"


    "I said this beautifuldy has menstrual irregrities," Ye Ling responded innocently.


    Han Qingxin''s pretty face immediately darkened, "Don''t say you know me."


    "Let''s go," she said.


    With that, Han Qingxin tried to pull Wang Meimei and the others away.


    But Wang Meimei, her face flushing, turned to Ye Ling and asked, "How... how do you know I have menstrual irregrities?"


    "You actually believe him!"


    Before Ye Ling could respond, Han Qingxin interjected, "This guy is just a chatan, talking about Menstrual Pills. Menstrual my foot!"


    "Damn, couldn''t you be a little gentler like Liu Qiao''er?" Ye Lingined.


    "I just don''t want to be, what can you do about it?" Han Qingxin retorted coyly.


    Ye Ling ignored her and smiled at Wang Meimei, "Do you feel tightness in your chest whenever your auntes to visit, and sometimes even feel dizzy? And your period, does it get dyed ore early?"


    Wang Meimei was astounded, "How do you know all that?"


    Ye Ling gave a mysterious smile, took out a pill, and said, "Then try my Menstrual Pill! Just this one pill, it works immediately, and you''ll never have menstrual irregrities again."


    "How much is one pill?"


    Wang Meimei also seemed quite naive, immediately asking about the price.


    If this had been a real chatan, she definitely would have been conned.


    But she was lucky; she''d met Ye Ling.

 Chapter 23: 23: Immediate-Effect Elixir Pills

    Wang Meimei felt tightness in her chest while she was at work.


    After getting off work, she felt even dizzier and nauseous, and had the urge to vomit.


    She thought she might be pregnant, but then she thought¡ª


    Without even a man to sleep with, how could she be pregnant!


    Wang Meimei was feeling so sick that she desperately sought medical help.


    Moreover, what Ye Ling said wasn''t wrong at all, and Wang Meimei started to believe it in her heart.


    "Bastard, I''m telling you, if you dare talk nonsense and impact my reputation, I''ll castrate you!"


    Han Qingxin red at Ye Ling and walked up to him, leaning towards his ear and speaking fiercely.


    "How am I impacting your reputation by selling my elixir pills?"


    After Ye Ling spoke, he suddenly felt that their posture was somewhat ambiguous; he gave an evil smile, and his tongue suddenly came out, lightly licking Han Qingxin''s earlobe.


    "You¡ª"


    Han Qingxin''s body shuddered, and her cheeks immediately flushed red as apples.


    She quickly looked around; Wang Meimei and the others were all staring at the elixir pills. Liu Qiao''er had even turned her face away long ago; thankfully, no one noticed she had been taken advantage of.


    For a moment, Han Qingxin wanted to explode with anger but dared not.


    If Wang Meimei and the big mouths around her found out, they would surely gossip her to death at thepany!


    Han Qingxin was both furious and embarrassed but with nowhere to vent.


    "What about me?"


    Ye Ling looked at Han Qingxin with a semi-smiling expression.


    "You''re just a pervert! A big pervert!!!"


    Han Qingxin clenched her teeth, wishing she could rip Ye Ling into pieces.


    No man had ever dared to take liberties with her.


    "How much for one pill?" Wang Meimei''s voice rang out.


    Ye Ling smiled faintly, "3000."


    "3000?!"


    Wang Meimei and the others opened their mouths in shock, "Isn''t that too expensive? Just for this tiny thing, 3000 yuan? I could get some medicine from the drugstore without even spending 100 yuan!"


    Ye Ling confidently replied, "True, you won''t spend 100 on medicine, but does that medicine work instantly? Will itst? Obviously not, but my elixir pills will."


    Wang Meimei still felt it was expensive; 3000 yuan was more than half her monthly sry.


    Han Qingxin also shouted at Ye Ling, "Have you gone mad? Selling for 3000 yuan? Even if someone has money, they wouldn''t spend it like this, right?"


    "Little girl, go y; you''re not the one suffering from menstrual issues, are you?" Ye Ling rolled his eyes dramatically.


    "You talk as if you know the feeling of menstrual difort, but you''re not a woman," Han Qingxin muttered.


    After struggling internally, Wang Meimei said, "How about this, you im your elixir pills work wonders instantly, so I''ll try one first. If it really works, I''ll pay you then, okay?"


    "Okay." Ye Ling nodded.


    Seeing his agreement, Wang Meimei trusted him a bit more.


    Taking the elixir pill, Wang Meimei frowned; she found it hard to swallow, how could this not look like a ball of mud shaped into an egg!


    Just then, that nauseous feeling reappeared.


    Wang Meimei gritted her teeth and swallowed it down.


    The moment she did, Wang Meimei felt a warm and cool sensation spreading in her body, and the nauseous feeling disappeared immediately!


    Moreover, Wang Meimei clearly felt that her chest wasn''t congested anymore.


    "How is it, does it work?"


    Everyone was looking at Wang Meimei, waiting for her reply.


    Wang Meimei''s mouth opened wide in disbelief, "It really... it really works..."


    "Isn''t it just a cebo effect?" Han Qingxin said.


    "This is real!"


    Wang Meimei quickly pulled out her wallet from her bag, flipped through it, and found only 1500 yuan¡ª not enough.


    She looked at Han Qingxin and said, "Han, lend me 1500."


    Han Qingxin didn''t think she looked like she was lying, and her delicate brows involuntarily knitted together as she muttered, "It worked that quickly? That''s just too fake, isn''t it?"


    With that, she took out 1500 yuan.


    "Here you go!"


    Wang Meimei handed the money to Ye Ling, her face lit up with joy as she said, "Thank you, it seems to be better for now, but I don''t know aboutter. If you dare to trick me, I''ll definitely find you!"


    "Three king-sized beds at home, waiting for your visit." Ye Lingughed.


    "In your dreams!"


    Wang Meimei was in a great mood and started joking around with Ye Ling, too.


    "Is this girl a shill?"


    "Is there really such an amazing elixir? Could this guy really be some kind of divine doctor?"


    "They don''t seem to be lying either, let''s go over and take a look, I''ve got a cold myself."


    Another person headed toward Ye Ling, with cockeyed eyes and a pair of sses on.


    If Wang Meimei was a shill, this guy definitely wasn''t, as he actually had a cold, which was evident from his voice.


    What''s most crucial is that big snot was flowing non-stop¡­


    Looking at this guy, Ye Ling thought to himself that to dress like this at work, you really deserve a nod of respect.


    "Dude, how much for a cold elixir pill?"


    Snotty guy said, sucking in his snot and swallowing it with a loud gulp.


    "Your Excellency truly is a Divine Being!"


    Ye Ling gave a mental thumbs-up andughed, "1000, and it works immediately, but I can''t guarantee you won''t get colds in the future, only that it will cure your current cold right away."


    "1000?"


    Snotty guy frowned. Getting an IV for a few days would only cost about four or five hundred.


    But IVs are too painful and a waste of time.


    "Give me one. Just like this beauty here, if it cures me right away, then I''ll pay you," snotty guy said.


    "Sure."


    Ye Ling gave him a cold remedy.


    Snotty guy didn''t care about the appearance of the elixir pill like Wang Meimei did and swallowed it directly.


    As soon as the elixir pill hit his stomach, snotty guy immediately felt his nearly blocked nose clear up and he could breathe smoothly, and his throat no longer hurt.


    Even though he hadn''t spoken yet, he could feel that his cold was definitely cured.


    "Damn!" Snotty guy cursed unexpectedly.


    Hearing that, everyone showed a hint of Schadenfreude, thinking this fellow was about to be exposed.


    But then snotty guy added, "It really freaking works!"


    After saying that, he took out his wallet, which just happened to have 1000 yuan in cash. He counted it out and gave it all to Ye Ling.


    Everyone was dumbfounded.


    Even if you were a nt, a cold isn''t something you could just im to cure, right?


    With snotty guy''s nose clear and his voice improved, it all seemed genuine, right?


    And no one doubted Ye Ling anymore, even Han Qingxin showed a look of admiration in her starry eyes.


    "So you are actually a divine doctor?" Han Qingxin said incredulously.


    "Nonsense, otherwise would I dare to set up a stall and not get beaten to death?" Ye Lingughed.


    "This¡­ This is really an elixir?"


    Liu Qiao''er turned around with her mouth agape, revealing her tender pink tongue inside.


    "How about you guys try?"


    Ye Ling said to Han Qingxin and Liu Qiao''er, "For you, there''s no need to pay, a kiss will do."


    "Get lost!"


    Liu Qiao''er and Han Qingxin almost said in unison.

 Chapter 24: 24: Take Them All Down

    ```


    "Damn it, right there, that''s the bastard!"


    Just then, arge group of figures suddenly approached from the distance.


    Ye Ling looked up and saw, at the forefront, was Lin Hua, that idiot.


    Lin Hua brought over twenty men to this ce, scaring off the onlookers who were originally crowding around Ye Ling''s elixir pills.


    Ye Ling frowned, you can show off all you want, but interrupting my business is another matter, isn''t it?


    "You''re Ye Ling, right? Motherfucker, aren''t you acting all high and mighty?"


    There was still fresh blood on Lin Hua''s face; right after he ran off, he immediately called his mother.


    As the chairman of Penins Steakhouse, how could his mom not have any connections with the underworld?


    What followed was the scene unfolding now.


    These men all had a murderous aura about them, clearly not the kind of second-rate thugs Qi¨¢o F¨¥ng wouldpare with, obviously the real deal who had seen serious underworld action.


    Lin Hua directly pointed at Ye Ling and cursed, "What, you think you''re tough? Act arrogant now, I dare you to show me one more ounce of your arrogance!"


    "It seems the lesson I gave you just now was too light, you didn''t remember what I said," Ye Ling said coldly.


    "Fuck what you said!"


    Lin Hua cursed, "Get on your knees, kowtow three times, then crawl from under my crotch. Maybe then I might spare your life today!"


    Ye Ling immediatelyughed, this was the first time he had seen such an idiot.


    "Also, your woman, I''m taking her!" Lin Hua added.


    Ye Ling''s gaze turned icy, "Say that again?"


    Lin Hua was startled, what kind of look was that!


    In that moment, Ye Ling seemed to Lin Hua like he had fallen into an icehouse, incredibly cold.


    But thinking of the many men behind him, Lin Hua''s courage bolstered once again.


    "I said, yo-ur-wo-man, I''ll t..."


    "Smack!"


    Lin Hua wanted to enunciate each word, aiming to purposely humiliate Ye Ling.


    But before he could finish, Ye Ling''s heavy hand already smacked him squarely.


    "You dare hit me?!"


    Lin Hua spun several circles on the spot, spitting out two teeth.


    He hadn''t expected that, with so many people he brought along, this scumbag would still dare to hit him!


    "What are you dumbfucks waiting for? Am I not paying you? Attack!"


    Lin Hua nearly roared, the rage inside him burning intensely.


    The underworld figures, upon hearing Lin Hua, saw the leader with a scarred face frown and cast a cold nce at him, but said nothing.


    These people, even if they took money, weren''t the type to be ordered around at will.


    The scar-faced man, around thirty, moved towards Ye Ling, curling his lips to reveal a shiny gold tooth.


    "Bro, do you also mix in the underground?"


    From Ye Ling''s calm demeanor, scar-face could tell there was nothing simple about him.


    "Is that any of your business?"


    Ye Ling nced sideways at the scar-faced man, sounding unamused.


    It''s gonna be a fight sooner orter, why waste the fucking breath!


    Upon hearing this, the scar-faced man''s expression immediately turned cold.


    But at that moment, Liu Qiao''er suddenly stepped in front of Ye Ling, shouting at the scar-faced man, "If you... if you dare to hit him, I''ll call the police!"


    "Call the police?"


    The scar-faced man sneered, scanning Liu Qiao''er''s figure, "Little girl, having big breasts doesn''t mean you can show off like this! Get out of the way, go ahead and call the police if you want, just don''t get in the way of my business!"


    After saying that, the scar-faced man moved to push Liu Qiao''er aside.


    Suddenly, Ye Ling made his move, grabbing the scar-faced man''s thick arm with one hand.


    The scar-faced man''s eyes narrowed, as he tried to break free, yet no matter what he did, he couldn''t.


    Liu Qiao''er was pulled aside by Han Qingxin who said, "Don''t worry, with only this many people, they can''t do anything to him."


    ```


    "How do you know?" Liu Qiao''er appeared puzzled.


    "I saw it with my own eyes," Han Qingxin said with a smile.


    Her father had brought in some retired special forces soldiers, but despite there being more than a dozen men, they couldn''t even touch a corner of Ye Ling''s clothing.


    Oh, Ye Ling wasn''t wearing any clothes at that time.


    Thinking of Ye Ling''s enormously huge second brother, Han Qingxin''s earlobes felt burning hot, and she had even dreamt of itst night.


    "Let go!"


    The scar-faced man''s expression turned ugly as he barked at Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling responded with a slight smile, "What if I don''t let go?"


    "You''re asking for a beating! Attack!" the scar-faced man roared to the people behind him.


    Upon hearing this, more than twenty people rushed forward, surrounding Ye Ling.


    "I''m giving you a chance, leave now, andter you might save on some medical expenses."


    Ye Ling didn''t care at all. If he exploded with full force, one punch could kill two or three men.


    "I''ve been mixing in Donghai for so many years, I''ve seen the arrogant but never one as arrogant as you."


    Unable to free his right hand, the scar-faced man swung his left hand towards Ye Ling.


    "Bang!"


    Ye Ling grabbed the scar-faced man''s left hand, and suddenly swept his right foot over the man''s legs.


    The scar-faced man immediately lost his bnce.


    Ye Ling, holding the scar-faced man''s hands, stepped back, and the man''s body was instantly flung into the air.


    Ye Ling kicked out and with a loud bang, the scar-faced man''s body flew seven or eight meters high.


    After a free airne ride in mid-air, the scar-faced man fell down, crashing hard onto the ground, feeling as if all his internal organs were shattered, and he spat out several mouthfuls of blood.


    The others all skipped a heartbeat. The scar-faced man was a skilled fighter who was ruthless and fearless. In the whole Hongjing Association, he ranked high in fighting ability.


    A normal person, the scar-faced man couldpletely overturn a dozen by himself.


    But against this skinny guy who looked like a monkey, he couldn''t even make a single move?


    And from the looks of it, it was utterly pointless; he was definitely out of the fight.


    "Attack together!"


    Someone shouted, and more than twenty people swarmed around Ye Ling.


    "Bang, bang, bang..."


    A series of dull thuds ensued, and the people around witnessed what real impossibility looked like.


    They saw the figures who had surrounded him being kicked one after another, like kicking around a football, flying through the air.


    And each one of them flew a good seven or eight meters,nding in different directions.


    After hitting the ground, they could no longer move, clearly seriously injured.


    Everyone was stunned.


    You''d think kicking one person flying was enough, but more than twenty of them all met the same fate; wasn''t this some kind of joke? Was he even human?!


    "Bang!"


    Having kicked thest one away, Ye Ling dusted off his hands and smirked, "Not even worth one hit."


    Lin Hua was terrified, and upon seeing Ye Ling''s grinning white teeth, he didn''t say another word and turned to run!


    But Ye Ling blocked Lin Hua''s path like a ghost, smiling, "Why are you running?"


    "I... I..."


    Lin Hua trembled all over. Thinking that he might end up like the scar-faced man and the others, he was so scared he almost pissed his pants.


    "Plunk!"


    Lin Hua immediately knelt on the ground, speaking with a pained expression, "Ye Ling, I was wrong, I really was wrong..."


    "p!"


    Before he could finish, Ye Ling pped him across the face again.


    "Shut up!"

 Chapter 25: 25 Are you blind?

    Hearing Ye Ling''s shout, Lin Hua immediately shut his mouth.


    He felt Ye Ling was a demon, not a human at all!


    The ones he had brought in were all genuine underworld figures, who could take on two or three guys single-handedly.


    But how did they be like rubber balls in Ye Ling''s hands?


    "I... I have money!"


    Suddenly recalling something, Lin Hua hurriedly said, "Ye Ling, I have money. I can give you as much as you want, just please let me go."


    Liu Qiao''er looked at Lin Hua with contempt. She had figured it out; everything this guy had done before had been an act.


    "Think you''re the shit just because you have money?"


    Ye Ling pped Lin Hua again and said, "Okay, so you have money, right? You''ll give me whatever I ask for? Ten million, bring it to me."


    Upon hearing this, before Lin Hua could even speak, Liu Qiao''er said, "Ye Ling, it''s not right to do this. If he calls the police, he will use you of robbery."


    "That''s true."


    Ye Ling nodded. "You hear that? He''ll use me of robbery, so I dare not take the money. But as for you..."


    "I swear, I absolutely won''t call the police, absolutely not!"


    Lin Hua''s forehead broke out in cold sweat as he said anxiously, "You want ten million, right? No problem, I''ll go home and get it for you right now."


    "Do you fucking think I''m as stupid as you are?"


    Ye Ling grabbed Lin Hua by the cor and said, "I don''t need your money anymore. You like making others kneel before you, right? Come on, kneel and kowtow to me three times with loud bangs; let me try this feeling."


    Lin Hua''s face changed; if he had a choice, he''d rather hand over the ten million.


    For wealthy people like him, money wasn''t the issue; it was all about face.


    Lin Hua didn''te to work here for the sry but because there were many beauties.


    During his time here, he had already yed with countless white and blue-cor girls. His next target was a gold-cor like Han Qingxin.


    Lin Hua wasn''t done having his fun yet. If he really kowtowed to Ye Ling today, he would have no face to continue working here.


    Scoring chicks would definitely be off the cards as well.


    "Ye Ling, how about this: I''ll give you the money, and let''s skip the kowtowing?" Lin Hua suggested.


    "Can''t you understand what I''m saying? I don''t want your money. Just give me three loud kowtows, and it has to be loud."


    Ye Ling said, "Think about it, three loud kowtows, and you save ten million. What a bargain, right?"


    Lin Hua was almost in tears; he wanted to give the money, but Ye Ling didn''t want it!


    "p!"


    Ye Ling struck Lin Hua with another heavy p. "Hesitate again and it''s a p a second."


    Without another word, Lin Hua kowtowed three times with loud thuds.


    Indeed, they were loud, as if the floor would shatter.


    Many hearts skipped three beats with his kowtows, thinking it must hurt a lot, right?


    But for Lin Hua, this pain was nothingpared to the pain from Ye Ling''s ps.


    "Get lost."


    Ye Ling waved his hand dismissively, "This is thest time. If you bother me again, I won''t be so congenial."


    Lin Hua rolled and crawled away. As for Scarface and the others, whoever cared could deal with them. He dared not get involved anymore.


    However, after running a distance, Lin Hua''s expression turned grim again.


    Anger was boiling inside him.


    Who was Lin Hua? After kowtowing to someone in front of so many people, how could he possibly let this go?


    "Crowds aren''t effective, I''ll show you whether the police are!"


    Lin Hua clenched his teeth in anger and pulled out his cellphone, dialing the number of a policeman he knew.


    About 10 minutester, the sound of police sirens filled the air as three police cars arrived on the scene.


    At this moment, Ye Ling was still selling Elixir Pills.


    Most people had already been convinced due to the incident with Wang Meimei and the sniffling man, and after witnessing Ye Ling''s attack, which was nothing short of supernatural, the Elixir Pills were selling like hotcakes!


    "It''s him!"


    Lin Hua''s voice rang out once again.


    As he spoke, Ye Ling''s expression turned utterly grim.


    In the distance, arge group of police officers approached, led by a man and a woman.


    Ye Ling did not care much for the man, but he waspletely stunned by the woman.


    She was a girl with stunning beauty, her delicate features reminiscent of a fairy, glowing under the sunlight on her fair skin.


    Her slender and exquisite figure was evident even though she was clothed in a police uniform, which did nothing to conceal her curves.


    Moreover, wearing that uniform gave off an impression of valiant and vigorous grace.


    But what was key, the female officer''s chest, was impossibly immense, straining against her uniform as if to burst forth, and it was even more eye-catching than her pretty face!


    "Officer Zhang, Officer Ning, it''s this scoundrel... it was him who injured us. Look, my friends are still lying on the ground here!"


    Lin Hua approached with the police in tow.


    "Step aside, step aside, the police are handling a case here, don''t interfere with official duties!"


    The crowd was dispersed by a group of police officers as the man and woman approached.


    Ning Yushan''s eyebrows furrowed as she looked at the men lying on the ground, making noise and twitching like the one with the scarred face.


    She turned to Lin Hua and asked, "Mr. Lin, did he... are all these people beaten by him?"


    "Yes!"


    Lin Hua nodded emphatically, casting a hateful gaze towards Ye Ling.


    If the underworld can''t deal with you, surely the police can, right?


    Do you dare to oppose the government, to defy the state?


    Ning Yushan couldn''t believe it; she recognized many of the faces, as they were regrs at the police station. How could she not know them?


    Especially the one with the scarred face, a well-known figure in the Hongjing Association¡ªof course, Ning Yushan was aware.


    But...


    So many formidable thugs, all taken down by this guy who looked like a bamboo pole?


    How strong must he be!


    "Zhang Ye, once you take him back to the station, make sure you beat him until he''s crippled,"


    Lin Hua said to the young male police officer, "Rest assured, if you can injure him severely, I''ll make sure it''s worth your while!"


    Zhang Ye nodded, turned towards Ye Ling and barked, "We received aint that you are assaulting innocent citizens, extorting money from people, and... operating without a license, disturbing the cityscape of Donghai City. Pleasee with us to the station."


    "Are you blind or what? I''m asking you, are you f*cking blind?"


    Ye Ling pointed at the men lying on the ground, including scarred-face, and eximed, "Take a good look with your dog''s eyes, with this many people, could I possibly fight them all by myself? If it were you, could you win? You just take this son of a b*tch''s word for it? What the hell do we need a cop like you for?"


    The people around were instantly dumbfounded.


    This guy not only dared to curse others but even the police?


    He must have eaten the gall of a bear and the heart of a leopard!


    Zhang Ye''s face also darkened as he said, "Now you''ve added two more charges, insulting a police officer and resisting the police during an investigation. If you don''te with us now, don''t me us for getting tough."


    Liu Qiao''er pointed at Lin Hua and shouted, "It''s clearly his fault, he''s the one that brought these gangsters to beat up Ye Ling, but you, without investigating the truth, just want to arrest someone. What kind of cops are you?"

 Chapter 26: 26 Well Done, You Can Do It

    "Don''t nder others, how do you know they''re from the gang?"


    Zhang Ye nced at Liu Qiao''er with a gleam in his eye and thought to himself that this woman wasn''tcking in the chest department either!


    "Can''t you even see that?" Liu Qiao''er said angrily.


    "Forget it, Qiao''er, he''s just blind, why waste our breath on him?" Ye Ling sneered.


    With his keen hearing, how could he have missed the words Lin Hua just said to Zhang Ye?


    The two were clearly cut from the same cloth, and any more words would be useless.


    "We can testify, they attacked Ye Ling first!" Han Qingxin raised her little hand and shouted.


    Wang Meimei and the others also reacted, quickly adding, "Yes, yes, yes, we can testify, it was Lin Hua who brought these people here, they might not be from the gang, but they''re definitely not good people!"


    "What exactly happened, we will naturally investigate clearly."


    Zhang Ye signaled to the police behind him with a wink and said, "Officer Liu, go check the surveince at the entrance. Officer Li, take this guy to the car."


    "Yes."


    Immediately someone stepped forward.


    Ye Ling smiled coldly, "I''m afraid it''s not to investigate the surveince, but to destroy the evidence, right?"


    Zhang Ye''s expression changed, "Don''t spit blood. As police officers, we naturally uphold justice for the people. If you''re truly in the right, we won''t let you be wronged."


    "Officer Zhang, I think, perhaps we should first question those lying on the ground?" Ning Yushan said with a furrowed brow.


    Having graduated from the police academy, she was very clear about the theoretical approach to investigation.


    Wasn''t Zhang Ye being a bit too hasty in wanting to take Ye Ling away without saying a word?


    "Haha..."


    Ye Ling gave Ning Yushan a thumbs up andughed, "Now that''s an officer who knows how to handle a case, unlike some people, but..."


    "But what?" Ning Yushan asked.


    "Do you have some sort of menstrual disorder?" Ye Ling said.


    As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked!


    Then, all eyes turned sharply to Ning Yushan''s pretty face.


    Ning Yushan''s eyes widened, and a surge of anger erupted from within her.


    "You jerk... you... "


    Ning Yushan, blushing as everyone stared at her, pointed at Ye Ling, wanted to curse but couldn''t.


    After all, she was a police officer, symbolizing the nation on arger scale, so how could she curse someone so casually?


    However, as angry as she was, Ning Yushan also felt disbelief.


    How did this guy know that she had a menstrual disorder?


    Ning Yushan suffered from a severe menstrual disorder, which was not just about feeling nauseous or chest pressure like what Wang Meimei experienced.


    Sometimes, Ning Yushan would wake up suddenly at night covered in sweat, and because of poor detoxification, her "Saintess Peaks" often hurt terribly.


    But a menstrual disorder was a highly private issue for girls, so how could he announce it in front of so many people?


    "Take him to the car for me; as soon as we''re back at the station, lock him in the interrogation room. I''ll personally interrogate him!"


    Ning Yushan waved her jade hand and said angrily.


    Ye Ling was done for!


    Many people looked at Ye Ling with pitying eyes.


    Your elixir pills might be effective, but your brain needs to work too!


    The police were already on their way to arrest you, and you still dared to flirt with a female officer. Isn''t that asking for trouble?


    "Hurry up!"


    Seeing that no one behind her moved, Ning Yushan grew even angrier, and the thought of a careful investigation dissipated.


    Right now, Ning Yushan just wanted to catch Ye Ling, take him back to the station, and give him a thorough beating!


    "Wait a minute!"


    Ye Ling suddenly waved his hand and walked towards Ning Yushan.


    Seeing Ye Ling approaching, Ning Yushan immediately became cautious and asked, "What are you going to do?"


    However, Ning Yushan was not afraid; she had a gun in her hand, and with so many police officers around, how could she be scared?


    Ye Ling walked up to Ning Yushan, carefully looked at her exceptionally full pair for a few moments, then nced at Liu Qiao''er standing not far away, and finally uttered a few words.


    "Compare sizes."


    Ning Yushan was startled and asked, "Compare what sizes?"


    "Breasts!"


    Ye Ling clicked his tongue and said, "Indeed, there are always people better; you win... yours are bigger."


    "Your grandpa!"


    Ning Yushan immediately realized what he meant, and her pretty face, far from blushing, was now covered with frost.


    From a distance, Liu Qiao''er shyly lowered her head, thinking that this beautiful police officer must be more embarrassed than herself, right?


    After all, she was so muchrger than her...


    "You bastard, arrest him immediately!"


    Zhang Ye had always liked Ning Yushan, and now hearing Ye Ling tease her, he immediately became furious.


    As he spoke, Zhang Ye himself walked up to Ye Ling and pulled out a pair of handcuffs.


    "You''d better get out of my way, or I''ll make sure you end up just like him."


    Ye Ling gave Zhang Ye a sidelong nce and then pointed at Lin Hua, whose face was bloody.


    Zhang Ye''s body shook, and a sense of fear suddenly surged in his heart.


    That guy''s eyes... why are they so terrifying?


    "Are you trying to assault an officer?" Zhang Ye said angrily.


    "Heh, I wouldn''t dare wear such a big ''hat,'' but if you want to arrest me, at least you have to show me your credentials, right?" Ye Ling said sarcastically.


    "Our police uniforms represent our credentials!" Zhang Ye retorted.


    "Idiot, you don''t even have a badge, what right do you have to arrest me?"


    Zhang Ye heard Ye Ling dare to insult him, and his angerpletely boiled over.


    He suddenly drew the pistol from his waistband, pressed it against Ye Ling''s head, and shouted, "On what grounds? How about this for a reason?!"


    Seeing this, Ning Yushan''s brows furrowed.


    Although she was very angry, a police officer''s gun wasn''t something to be drawn lightly, right?


    Ye Ling''s smile disappeared abruptly, and his entire body emitted an icy chill.


    "You''d better put your gun away, otherwise, you will definitely regret it in the future," Ye Ling warned.


    "Hahaha..."


    Zhang Ye suddenly burst intoughter, as if he had heard a very funny joke.


    "Assaulting others, robbery, resisting police during an investigation, and premeditated assault on an officer... Just these three charges are enough for you to rot in a cell for a few years, right?"


    Zhang Ye sneered, "And you still want to trouble me? With what you''ve got? Talk to me after you get out of jail!"


    "Take him away!"


    As he said this, Zhang Ye handcuffed Ye Ling.


    "Alright, you''re good," Ye Ling said, once again wearing a smile as he stared at Zhang Ye.


    "Ye Ling, you..." Liu Qiao''er looked over with concern.


    "I''m fine, you go home first."


    Ye Ling said to Liu Qiao''er, signaling her not to worry.


    "You bastard, just wait; I will repay you double for how you beat me today!"


    As he passed by Lin Hua, Lin Hua said viciously.


    "You too," Ye Ling said indifferently, and then he got into the police car.

 Chapter 27: 27 Who Educates Whom?

    Watching the police car drive away, Liu Qiao''er''s face showed even deeper concern.


    "Qing Xin, what should we do?"


    Liu Qiao''er looked to Han Qingxin for help and said, "If Ye Ling goes to the police station, he''s definitely going to suffer some hardship."


    "With that guy''s strength and skills, suffering isn''t likely, but who knows what kind of charges these police will pin on him."


    After thinking for a moment, Han Qingxin continued, "The key is, this jerk dared to flirt with a female officer in front of so many people. Even thinking with one''s toes, it won''t end well."


    "But..." Liu Qiao''er pouted, looking very scared.


    "Do you care about him a lot?" Han Qingxin suddenly asked.


    Liu Qiao''er was startled and quickly waved her hands as she said, "No, no, it''s just that he''s in this situation because he was helping me. If something happens to him, I''d feel really guilty."


    "Is that so?"


    A smile appeared on Han Qingxin''s face, and a mischievous glint flickered in her beautiful eyes, "Ye Ling just said... that you two have already moved in together?"


    "Mhm."


    Liu Qiao''er nodded and then hurriedly exined, "But it''s not what you''re thinking. We''re just..."


    Before she could finish, Han Qingxin interrupted her, "I really don''t see what''s so good about him. Aside from being a bit handsome, a decent fighter, with somewhat impressive medical skills, what else is there to like about him?"


    "That''s enough though!"


    Wang Meimei''s eyes sparkled as sheughed and said, "If Qiao''er sister hadn''t made a move first, I would have confessed to him just now! The way he fights is so cool! If anyone dares to bully me in the future, I''ll just steamroll them!"


    "Well, you can have a chat with him when hees back. Who knows, spend a night with him, and he might give you a True Qi pill for free," Han Qingxin said, rolling her eyes.


    "Get out of here with that!" Wang Meimeiughed.


    Liu Qiao''er''s cute, big eyes were fixed in the direction the police car had gone, with her lips pouting, looking like she was about to cry.


    She didn''t know why she was so worried about Ye Ling.


    "Don''t worry, if he really gets into trouble, I''ll find someone to save him," Han Qingxin said.


    "That''s good," Liu Qiao''er replied.


    ...


    As for Ye Ling, after getting on the police car, Zhang Ye was sitting to Ye Ling''s left, and Ning Yushan to his right.


    Ever since getting in the car, Ye Ling''s gaze hadn''t left Ning Yushan.


    At first, Ning Yushan didn''t care; if he wanted to look, let him look. Many men had stolen nces at her.


    But after a full ten minutes, Ye Ling''s eyes still hadn''t shifted away!


    Ning Yushan waspletely irritated and coldly said, "If you keep staring, I''ll gouge your eyeballs out!"


    "Cough cough..."


    Ye Ling coughed lightly, sighing, "It''s not that I want to look, it''s just that I can''t help it..."


    "You bastard, are you looking for death?" Ning Yushan''s cheeks flushed a bit.


    Back in her school days, Ning Yushan was bothered by having arger than average chest.


    However, after entering society, Ning Yushan hade to be quite proud of it.


    Her thoughts werepletely different from Liu Qiao''er''s.


    But even so, Ye Ling''s flirting was something Ning Yushan was finding hard to ept.


    "I''m telling the truth, think about it," Ye Ling leaned back in his seat and said.


    "Think about what?" Ning Yushan asked.


    "Your True Qi is in disorder," Ye Ling tilted his head to look at Ning Yushan, "Your True Qi imbnce is quite severe. If it''s not treated in time, it could lead to serious diseases like ovarian cancer or cervical cancer."


    "Nonsense!"


    Ning Yushan scolded, "My True Qi is just fine. Keep spouting nonsense, and be careful I shoot you dead!"


    Although she spoke harshly, Ning Yushan couldn''t help but be frightened by what Ye Ling had said.


    She had been to many major hospitals and consulted numerous experienced traditional medicine doctors, but they only treated the symptoms, not the root cause. One month she was fine, and the next, the issue was back.


    Sometimes her chest hurt so much she was afraid to speak. Ning Yushan had looked it up online, and what Ye Ling said was true ¨C severe True Qi imbnces could lead to incurable diseases like cervical or ovarian cancer.


    "Don''t believe me? Forget it,"


    Ye Ling said indifferently, "However, I do have something that can instantly cure your YJ disorder, and you''ll never suffer from it again."


    Ning Yushan kept a cold face and said nothing, but inside she felt a tingling curiosity.


    Can this guy really do it?


    "Yushan, don''t listen to this guy''s nonsense. Once we get to the station, he''ll get what''sing to him!" Zhang Ye sneered.


    They were in a police car now, and Zhang Ye didn''t care if others overheard him.


    "Showing your true colors, huh? Heh, we''ll see who will suffer," Ye Ling nced at Zhang Ye.


    "Act tough all you want, you''ll be begging for mercy soon enough!"


    ...


    Twenty minutester, the police car arrived at the Donghai City Huayang District Branch.


    The reason they had reached the Universal Financial Center so quickly was that Zhang Ye and his colleagues were on patrol nearby.


    "Get out!"


    Zhang Ye huffed coldly and was about to drag Ye Ling out.


    "I can walk by myself."


    A murderous look shed in Ye Ling''s eyes.


    Zhang Ye''s movement paused, and in the end, he didn''t grab Ye Ling.


    He led Ye Ling directly into the interrogation room, and Zhang Ye told the two men behind him, "Xiao Liu, Xiao Huang, give him a good ''education'', or he won''t loosen his tongue."


    After saying that, Zhang Ye walked out of the interrogation room.


    "Bang!"


    Xiao Liu locked the interrogation room door from the inside and, with a vicious smile, pulled out his baton from behind.


    "Think you''re tough, huh? I''ll show you how tough you can be!"


    Xiao Liu raised his baton and swung it straight at Ye Ling''s head.


    He held nothing back; if the baton really hit Ye Ling, his head would be cracked and bleeding.


    "Bang!"


    But at that moment, Ye Ling activated his True Qi, and the handcuffs on his wrists were forcefully snapped apart.


    Ye Ling grabbed the baton right out of Xiao Liu''s hand and punched him in the face.


    There was a sickening crunch, and blood immediately sprayed from Xiao Liu''s nose as his nasal bone broke apart.


    Xiao Huang stood to the side, shocked as he looked at Ye Ling.


    He''d just snapped the handcuffs apart? How strong must he be?


    Before Xiao Huang could react, Ye Ling moved swiftly, his right hand instantly grabbing Xiao Huang''s neck and lifting him up.


    "You... you..."


    Xiao Huang looked at Ye Ling, his face ashen, as if he were seeing a ghost.


    Ye Ling suddenly kicked out with his right leg, breaking Xiao Huang''s ribs and mming him hard against the wall.


    "You were going to ''educate'' me?"


    Ye Ling walked up to Xiao Liu, looking at him with interest.


    Xiao Liu was clutching his bleeding nose, in agonizing pain.


    Seeing Ye Ling approaching, he quickly said, "No, no, we were just... just enforcing thew properly."


    "Bullshit!"


    Ye Ling kicked Xiao Liu in the face, and another gush of fresh blood spurted out.


    "Which country''s police enforce thew like this? If I didn''t have some skills, wouldn''t I have been beaten to death by you today? People''s police, huh? What use are ''people''s police'' like you?"


    After speaking, Ye Ling kicked him again.


    "Ah!"


    A piercing scream came from Xiao Liu''s mouth, one that was truly heart-wrenching.

 Chapter 28: 28: The Little Cow

    After beating up Xiao Liu for a while, Ye Ling walked over to Xiao Huang.


    Seeing Ye Ling approach, Xiao Huang''s face was filled with terror.


    He had clearly seen the miserable state Xiao Liu was in and estimated that even if he didn''t die, he would be disabled.


    "Zhang..."


    "Bang!"


    Just as Xiao Huang was about to shout, Ye Ling kicked him in the face.


    His words were suddenly stifled back into his throat, and two teeth, along with fresh blood, fell to the ground.


    "You going to shout again?" Ye Ling said.


    "No more, no more..."


    Xiao Huang shook his head in terror, filled with extreme regret.


    Why had he gotten involved with such a fearsome person?


    The speed Ye Ling had just now waspletely ghost-like, reaching him in an instant.


    Xiao Huang had seen tough fighters before, but never anyone this tough.


    If this guy were to join a 100-meter race, that damn ck world champion wouldn''t be worth shit!


    "Not thinking of hitting me anymore?" Ye Ling said with a smile that wasn''t quite a smile.


    "Big brother, I never wanted to hit you in the first ce!" Xiao Huang was almost in tears.


    "Tsk tsk."


    Ye Ling shook his head and said, "Looking at your age, you don''t seem much younger than that Zhang Ye, right? Calling yourself ''Xiao Huang'', are you calling a dog here?"


    "That''s your business, now it''s time to settle our business."


    "Ah!"


    Piercing screams suddenly rang out, and it wasn''t just one...


    ...


    Not far from the interrogation room stood Zhang Ye and Ning Yushan.


    Ning Yushan''s face showed impatience, while Zhang Ye''s mouth was continuously moving, spitting words like a burst pipe.


    However, Zhang Ye''s eyes asionally drifted over Ning Yushan.


    No wonder Zhang Ye behaved like this; after all, Ning Yushan''s explosive figure was something any man would like.


    Hearing the screams from the interrogation room, Ning Yushan''s eyebrows furrowed, but then she heard Zhang Yeugh and say, "This son of a bitch, finally got what he deserved, huh!"


    Ning Yushan nced at Zhang Ye and said, "Have you always used these methods to interrogate suspects?"


    "Not always, only when wee across some really tough nuts to crack, then we give them a lesson they won''t forget," Zhang Ye said.


    "No matter what, there''s always a cause and effect, right? You''ve started beating him up even before anything was conclusive¡ªif the suspect hasn''t confessed, they will after this, won''t they?"


    Ning Yushan had some discontent on her face. She had arrived here just a few days ago, but in these few days, she had witnessed such incidents multiple times.


    For someone like Ning Yushan, who had just stepped into society and was full of a sense of justice, such things were truly hard to ept.


    "You don''t understand."


    Zhang Ye shook his head and said, "Yushan, you''ve just started working and you don''t know the rules of the station yet. Some people are just damn annoying, like this guy right now, who dared to harass you in public. If we don''t teach him a lesson, how are we supposed to do our job? Do they really think the police are easy to bully?"


    Ning Yushan was about to say something when more screams came from the interrogation room.


    And it wasn''t just one; they were screams that came one after another.


    Ning Yushan felt a sudden shock in her heart¡ªwouldn''t this kill the person if it continued?


    Meanwhile, Zhang Ye frowned. The more he listened to those screams, the more they sounded like Xiao Liu and Xiao Huang.


    "Something''s not right."


    After a moment of thought, Zhang Ye walked toward the interrogation room.


    "Open the door!" Zhang Ye shouted.


    The door did indeed open, but as Zhang Ye saw the scene inside the interrogation room, his face immediately changed.


    It was Ye Ling who had opened the door.


    Liu and Huang, both lying on the ground, covered in blood and convulsing, appeared to be breathing in more than out.


    Ning Yushan also saw this scene, and her eyes went wide in disbelief.


    This disbelief, however, wasn''t because of Liu and Huang, but because...


    Ye Ling''s handcuffs had been opened!


    And clearly, they weren''t opened with a key, but had been forcibly broken!


    Zhang Ye didn''t observe as closely and immediately barked, "Ye Ling, you dare assault police inside a police station?!"


    Without a word, Ye Ling pped Zhang Ye hard across the face.


    "I''ve been looking for a chance to beat you up, and you''re delivering yourself to my doorstep?" Ye Ling scoffed.


    Zhang Ye covered his face, his head buzzing.


    "You dare hit me? Do you fucking know who I am?!!"


    Zhang Ye''s eyes bulged with rage as he spoke.


    "To hell with who, I''m hitting you!"


    Ye Ling grabbed Zhang Ye''s proud hairstyle and yanked it fiercely.


    Zhang Ye immediately rushed into the interrogation room and mmed against the wall with a loud bang.


    The impact was so heavy that Ning Yushan felt the wall might copse.


    "You... you..."


    Zhang Ye, trembling, pointed at Ye Ling, suddenly remembering he had a gun.


    He immediately drew his gun, pointing it at Ye Ling and shouted, "Kneel the fuck down, or I''ll blow your brains out!"


    Ye Ling''s expression darkened, "This is the second time you''ve pointed a gun at me. I''ll give you a chance, put the gun away, or else I''ll cripple your hand."


    "Fuck your mother, just try me!" Zhang Ye roared.


    Although he had been beaten up like this, Zhang Ye still didn''t dare to shoot.


    Even for a police officer, firing a gun is a serious matter, and thew states explicitly that a gun can only be fired in life-threatening situations.


    It would be one thing if it were outside, but this was inside the police station, and Ning Yushan was standing by and watching.


    If he really shot Ye Ling dead, no one could protect him.


    "Zhang Ye, put the gun down first," Ning Yushan hurriedly said.


    Zhang Ye, whether out of fright or rage, was shaking all over.


    "You have a gun, so why don''t you shoot!" A cold light shed in Ye Ling''s eyes.


    "Zhang Ye, calm down!"


    Ning Yushan gave Ye Ling a hard look and quickly walked up to Zhang Ye, advising him, "If you really shoot, things will escte beyond control."


    Zhang Ye thought for a moment and did not lower his gun. Instead, he stood up, pointed at Ye Ling, and walked out of the interrogation room.


    "You scum, just you wait! If I don''t kill you, I''m a fucking dead man!"


    Zhang Ye shouted as he ran off into the distance.


    "Idiot."


    Ye Ling muttered to himself and casually sat on the tiger bench.


    If he were at the Innate Realm now, a handgun would be no match for him.


    With Ye Ling''s temperament, not to mention killing Zhang Ye, he would at least beat him to a cripple.


    Ning Yushan frowned and looked at the two on the ground, then turned to Ye Ling, "What''s wrong with you? Is there now in your eyes? If you were truly in the right, we would naturally rify it for you, but you even assault police inside a police station, even if you were in the right, you couldn''t justify it!"


    "Oh?"


    Ye Ling looked at Ning Yushan with a smile and said, "Little Miss, is it you who will rify for me, or will it be you all who rify for me?"

 Chapter 29: 29: Was it all you who hit him?

    "Who... who are you calling ''little dairy cow''? You''re the dairy cow, your whole family are dairy cows!"


    Ning Yushan immediately felt a mix of shame and anger upon hearing this.


    "With breasts that big, if you''re not a dairy cow, what are you? A boba? Spinach? Or bubbles?" Ye Ling teased.


    "You''re simply a bastard, a shameless, despicable bastard!" Ning Yushan hissed through gritted teeth.


    "Let''s be serious, I truly feel you should buy a Menstrual Pill from me."


    Ye Ling then took out an elixir pill from his pocket and said, "Menstrual Pill, the cure for irregr periods; say goodbye toplications, you... deserve to own it!"


    "Own your grandpa!"


    Where was Ning Yushan still thinking about irregr periods? She was practically fuming with rage because of Ye Ling.


    "I see you''re beyond help, I don''t think even I can save you."


    Ning Yushan stomped her foot furiously on the ground and stormed out of the interrogation room, huffing angrily.


    Seeing this, Ye Ling just curled his lip and ignored it.


    Soon after, a series of footsteps were heard outside the interrogation room.


    At least a dozen policemen arrived, fully armed, even carrying shields.


    Zhang Ye was at the forefront, holding a piece of paper and a pen, which he threw in front of Ye Ling and barked, "Sign!"


    Ye Ling took a look, assault on police officers, robbery, battery, unlicensed business operation...


    Pretty much covered it all.


    "I feel, you should add a few more charges, like... screw your mom crime, do your dad crime, mess with your ancestors for eighteen generations, something like that," Ye Ling said indifferently.


    "You¡ª" Zhang Ye''s fury soared to the heavens, and he sneered, "Fine, you won''t sign, right?"


    "Add those charges, and I will sign."


    "Fine, you''re really something!"


    Zhang Ye said, "So two people can''t handle you, huh? Well, I want to see if this bunch can!"


    After saying this, Zhang Ye waved his hand, and the policemen with shields and batons immediately surrounded him and began to beat him without a word.


    Ye Ling suddenly stood up, grabbed the tiger bench, and threw it out.


    At the same time, he kicked out, with so much force that one policeman''s shield was pierced through with a loud bang!


    Ye Ling''s size 44 foot left a solid print on the policeman''s chest.


    The policeman instantly spat out blood and crashed against the wall, lifeless or dead unknown.


    Next, Ye Ling threw a punch, and another policeman immediately tried to block it with his shield.


    But how fast was Ye Ling?


    Before the shield could block, Ye Ling''s fist struck the policeman''s riot helmet, and the sturdy PC material instantly shattered.


    The policeman lost bnce and crashed to the ground with a loud thud.


    Only now did the other policemen manage to swing their batons at him, which showed just how fast Ye Ling was.


    Despite the small space of the interrogation room and the batons swung by over a dozen men, Ye Ling still got hit several times.


    However, as Ye Ling circted his True Qi, when the batons hit him, they were repelled.


    The force of this repulsion was immense, and with the policemen exerting their full strength, their arms shook violently from the bacsh, feeling as though their chests would split.


    After taking down two of them, Ye Ling leaped over the table and came face to face with Zhang Ye.


    "You dare..."


    Zhang Ye wanted to say something, but Ye Ling grabbed his hair and raised his knee, striking him with a loud thud.


    With that blow, Zhang Ye was utterly ruined.


    His nasal bridge roughly aligned with his face, and his agonizing screams echoed throughout the interrogation room.


    Ye Ling''s eyes shed with a cold light; in that moment, his heart truly harbored the intent to kill.


    Zhang Ye had repeatedly pointed his gun at him, and time and again had sent people after him. If he didn''t take Zhang Ye out, the doubts and troubles would never end.


    However, Ye Ling ultimately didn''t kill Zhang Ye, knowing full well that if he really did kill him, the trouble would be enormous.


    At this moment, including Zhang Ye, there were already six or seven police officersid out on the ground by Ye Ling.


    The remaining ones were dealt with by Ye Ling in less than two minutes.


    Just as he finished dealing with them, Ye Ling''s phone rang.


    Ye Ling dusted off his hands, took it out, and saw it was from Han Qingxin.


    "Hey, beauty, what''s up?" Ye Ling said with an unfazed expression.


    Han Qingxin was clearly surprised, "You''re okay?"


    "You''re hoping something happened to me, aren''t you?" Ye Ling responded irritably.


    "No, it''s not that, I thought you got beaten up," Han Qingxin said.


    "These B-grade people thought they could beat me?"


    Ye Ling snorted with disdain and added, "However, I guess it might be a bit difficult to get out today. If you think I''m handsome, then give your old man a call and use your connections to get me out of here."


    "Aren''t you fine?" Han Qingxin said confusedly.


    Ye Ling paused then replied, "Just wait."


    After hanging up the phone, Ye Ling took a few photos in the interrogation room with his phone and sent them to Han Qingxin via MMS.


    Soon, Han Qingxin sent a text message back.


    "You''re badass. Just stay where you are and don''t cause any more trouble."


    Ye Ling knew that if he walked out of the police station now, the cops might really open fire.


    And even if he managed to get out, he would definitely be wanted.


    He really didn''t want that endless trouble, so it was better to ask Han Qingxin to get her father to help.


    The worst-case scenario, he would give her a few Elixir Pillster.


    Soon after, a disturbance of chaotic footsteps came from outside the interrogation room.


    The leader was a fat man with a big face and small eyes, dressed in a police uniform. It was Pei Yongxian, the chief of the Huayang District Public Security Bureau.


    When Pei Yongxian saw the scene in the interrogation room, his body trembled like a fat pig, and he took a deep breath of cold air.


    "Did you do this to these people?" Pei Yongxian asked.


    Ye Ling spread his hands, "Uncle Policeman, we should talk with evidence. Which of your eyes saw me do it? Besides, with so many people, all fully armed, could I possibly beat them?"


    "Chief, it''s him, he''s the one who beat us up."


    One of the injured officers, thinking Pei Yongxian was his savior, quickly shouted when he saw him.


    "Shut your mouth!"


    Pei Yongxian red at the officer but was also truly shocked in his heart.


    Could this reckless, "True Qi"-infused guye from Shaolin Temple? Or Wudang Sect?


    This is a dozen or more people we''re talking about! Is this a movie or what?


    "Mr. Ye, right?"


    Pei Yongxian took a breath, smiled, and said, "This is really a misunderstanding. You''ve been wronged. Why don''t youe and have some tea at my office to calm your nerves?"


    "No need, if there''s nothing else, then I''ll be leaving,"


    Ye Ling said indifferently, secretly surprised by Han Qingxin''s father''s influence; even the chief of the Huayang District Public Security Bureau was bowing and scraping to him.


    "All right then, Mr. Ye, please go slowly, take care..."


    Pei Yongxian smiled, his eyes squinting into slits.

 Chapter 30: 30: Liu Qiaoer

    Ye Ling just swaggered out of the police station like that, with the beaten cops not daring to utter a word.


    Even those with poor judgement could see it.


    This guy, who looked utterly broke, definitely had powerful connections.


    Otherwise, Pei Yongxian would not have been so obsequious.


    As the capital of S Province, Donghai City had an advanced economy and ranked high across the whole of Huaxia. Otherwise, the global financial center wouldn''t have been built here.


    And Huayang District was one of the most important districts in Donghai City.


    How could one be the head of Huayang district branch without a bit of clout?


    Yet Pei Yongxian was bowing and scraping to Ye Ling, obviously Ye Ling''s connections were streets ahead of his.


    Those police officers finally understood that they had taken their beating in vain today. Not to mention the bodily pain, they would have to pay for their own medical expenses.


    As for Zhang Ye, he had long since passed out.


    ...


    "Wait a minute!"


    After Ye Ling left the police station, suddenly Ning Yushan''s voice came from behind.


    "What, you want to arrest me again?" Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Ning Yushan looked deeply at Ye Ling and said, "You¡­ that..."


    "Beauty, just speak your mind," Ye Ling said, tilting his head.


    Ning Yushan''s face turned a bit red, looking as if she found it difficult to speak.


    Initially, Ning Yushan hadn''t taken what Ye Ling said about the Menstrual Pill to heart.


    But just now, the pain in front of Ning Yushan''s body returned, and even her face turned a bit pale, with sweat dripping from her smooth back.


    Although it was not as intense as before, thinking of the serious consequences of menstrual disorder frightened Ning Yushan, and she hurried after Ye Ling.


    She might as well try the dead horse as a living horse doctor!


    Ning Yushan thought to herself.


    "Is it hurting again?" Ye Ling suddenly asked.


    Taken aback, Ning Yushan asked subconsciously, "How did you know?"


    Ye Ling shook his head with a smile, "I can tell by yourplexion. Your period''s been dyed for at least half a month, right? If I''m not mistaken, today is the third day of your period. Let me tell you, if you keep going like this, tonight you''ll definitely suffer unbearable pain."


    Originally, Ning Yushan wanted to buy Ye Ling''s elixir pills, but what Ye Ling just said reignited herpetitive spirit.


    She felt that Ye Ling was trying to scare her!


    "Who are you trying to scare?"


    Ning Yushan huffed, and then said, "Go on, it''s nothing."


    "Really not giving it a thought? If you buy now, it''s 3,000 yuan per pill. If you buyter... it won''t be the same price. Plus, if you take the Menstrual Pill now, it''ll work immediately. If you suffer tonight, the Menstrual Pill might not even cure you," Ye Ling said.


    "3,000 yuan a pill? Who are you trying to fool?"


    Ning Yushan red and waved her hand, "Get going, and never let me see you setting up a stall anywhere else in the future, otherwise, I''ll immediately arrest you!"


    "Ah, you don''t take the handsome guy''s advice and suffer for it¡­"


    Ye Ling sighed with the air of someone more mature, shaking his head as he left.


    Ning Yushan stood at the entrance of the police station and suddenly felt dizzy, with a severe bout of dry heaving.


    But she was really stubborn, knowing that this was caused by a serious menstrual disorder, yet still refusing to buy Ye Ling''s Menstrual Pill.


    When she returned to the vi, it was about 6 PM.


    However, since it was summer, the sky was still bright at 6 PM; it would not be dark until around 7:30 PM.


    Liu Qiao''er sat in the first-floor hall with a worried look on her little face, seemingly lost in thought.


    Seeing Ye Ling return, Liu Qiao''er immediately showed surprise, "You''re back?"


    Ye Ling smiled slightly, "It''s just been a little over an hour, and you miss me this much?"


    "Get lost, I was worried about you, after all, you got into all this because of me," Liu Qiao''er said as she circled Ye Ling, "Are you okay?"


    "Do I look like I''m hurt?"


    "Those cops looked ruthless, I was worried you got beaten up."


    Liu Qiao''er pouted, her tender red lips looking as if she had put on lip gloss, utterly tempting.


    The setting sun cast its glow inside, stretching Liu Qiao''er''s beautiful shadow through the colored light. Her beautiful face shone, her smooth hairpletely fell down, making her look like a goddess.


    Ye Ling was momentarily stunned by the sight.


    "You... stop looking," said Liu Qiao''er, her cheeks blushing.


    "Cough cough¡­ you''re really too beautiful..."


    "Pervert!"


    Liu Qiao''er pouted and ran straight to a room on the second floor, mming the door shut with a bang.


    Ye Ling was quietly pleased; he had thought that, in her anger, Liu Qiao''er wouldn''t want to stay here anymore.


    Looking at the situation, there was still a chance!


    "Girl, what would you like to eat? I''ll cook today, order whatever you want, there''s nothing I can''t cook, only what you can''t think of!" Ye Ling called up the stairs.


    "Blow your own trumpet!" Liu Qiao''er''s voice came out.


    "Then say it. This handsome guy can do as well in the kitchen as in the bedroom!"


    Liu Qiao''er remained unconvinced.


    After a while, when Ye Ling was about to go out and casually buy something, he heard the door open upstairs, and Liu Qiao''er''s perfect figure appeared.


    "Yu Xiang Pork Shreds, Sweet and Sour Carp, Braised Eggnt, Tender Tofu¡ªcan you make these?" Liu Qiao''er challenged in a coquettish tone.


    These were some of her favorite dishes, but she clearly didn''t believe Ye Ling could make them.


    "Just you watch!"


    Ye Lingughed heartily and left the vi.


    If it were the Ye Ling of the previous world, of course, he would not be able to cook.


    But isn''t there the inte?


    With Ye Ling''s eidetic memory, a quick nce was all it took to remember everything perfectly.


    Moreover, being an alchemist, he naturally didn''t need to say anything about his control over heat.


    Watching Ye Ling disappear from sight, a gentle smile appeared on Liu Qiao''er''s beautiful face.


    Liu Qiao''er suddenly found that she felt only shyness, not anger, at Ye Ling kissing her!


    And...


    The feeling was really quite nice.

 Chapter 31: 31: I Want You

    Not far from the vi, there was a wholesale market.


    The wholesale market wasrge, divided into several areas, such as the seafood wholesale market, fruit wholesale market, vegetable wholesale market, and so on.


    After all, it was close to the Global Financial Center, which boosted the economy, so naturally, there were many traders.


    Beyond the market, there was also a snack street nearby.


    In this street, there were no big restaurants, just various snacks, food stands, and the like, catering to the bottom-wage ss.


    Of course, even some wealthy people liked toe here.


    They were used to exotic delicacies and had somewhat taken a fancy to things like fried chicken tenders and stinky tofu.


    In about half an hour, Ye Ling finished shopping and returned to the vi.


    Besides vegetables and meat, Ye Ling also bought a bottle of red wine.


    After all, it was a new home moving day, and with Liu Qiao''er, the great beauty, moving in, there was definitely a reason to celebrate!


    "So soon?"


    Liu Qiao''er was surprised to see Ye Ling return and said cheerfully.


    As she spoke, Liu Qiao''er''s slim belly suddenly emitted a rumbling sound.


    Liu Qiao''er''s cheeks flushed, and she looked at Ye Ling, whispering, "I''m hungry..."


    She was already 24 this year, but in this manner, she was like a little girl¡ªextremely cute and making one want to cherish her.


    Ye Ling loved these kinds of genuine girls the most andughed, "Haha, just wait a bit, the dishes will be ready soon!"


    Having said that, Ye Ling went straight into the kitchen with his groceries.


    Soon after, there were sizzling sounds, Ye Ling busily hustling about inside.


    Wafts of fragrance drifted from the kitchen, and Liu Qiao''er closed her eyes, taking a deep breath.


    "It smells so good..."


    In the agonizing wait, four dishes finally made it to the table.


    Yu Xiang shredded pork, sweet and sour carp, braised eggnt, and tender tofu, all ced in front of Liu Qiao''er without missing a single one.


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes couldn''t help but fill with emotion, "You really made all of these..."


    "Of course, when the wifemands, can I not do it?" Ye Ling joked.


    "Oh, who''s your wife, don''t talk nonsense," Liu Qiao''er retorted coyly.


    Ye Ling immediately showed a smile, "Haha, try and see how my cooking is?"


    Liu Qiao''er couldn''t wait any longer, immediately picking up her chopsticks without hesitation and grabbed some Yu Xiang shredded pork.


    It wasn''t that she feared it wouldn''t taste good¡ªbeing a girl, that''s just the attitude she should have.


    Tomboys would be a discussion for another time.


    "Mm, it''s delicious!"


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes widened, she continued to reach for more, nodding her little head vigorously.


    "I really didn''t expect your cooking skills to be so good, they''re on par with professional chefs!"


    Ye Ling blinked, this was his first attempt at cooking, was it really that tasty?


    He took a small taste and nodded to himself, thinking he indeed had a talent for cooking!


    It was like eating beef noodles¡ªYe Ling always felt the things on Earth were much tastier than those elixirs of the Immortal Realm.


    "Come, today''s a housewarming, and there''s a wife, happinesses in pairs, cheers!" Ye Ling raised his ss.


    Liu Qiao''er didn''t say much and clinked her ss with Ye Ling''s, taking a modest sip.


    They''d already kissed; what was in a title?


    Moreover, Liu Qiao''er didn''t really oppose the idea; she was just a bit shy.


    "I''m so full..."


    Having devoured all four dishes like a hurricane passing through, Liu Qiao''er patted her belly and spoke contentedly.


    Ye Ling was at a loss; he had barely touched any of the four dishes himself.


    Take the carp, for instance. It was nearly 3 pounds, and Liu Qiao''er had polished it off all by herself.


    She was truly a glutton, a big glutton!


    However, Ye Ling was still pleased. It proved that his cooking was delicious.


    "Ye Ling, I want to ask you for a favor," Liu Qiao''er suddenly said.


    "What is it?" Ye Ling asked.


    Liu Qiao''er took a moment before speaking, "You''re good at medicine, right? My father is a fisherman and has contracted a rare disease called Ichthyosis. We''ve visited many major hospitals over the years, and they all say it''s incurable¡­"


    As she said this, her eyes couldn''t help but redden.


    Over the years, they had spent all their savings on her father''s medical treatment.


    But if there was a chance to cure him, Liu Qiao''er was willing to borrow money to treat her father.


    "Ichthyosis?"


    Ye Ling frowned and pulled out his phone to search online.


    Indeed, it was a rare disease, with only a dozen cases worldwide, mostly among fishermen.


    It seemed to be contracted from prolonged contact with seawater.


    Most critically¡­ everyone diagnosed with this disease had died.


    "No wonder this girl only cared about the sry, regardless of how tiring the work was. So this was why," Ye Ling thought to himself.


    "I checked online, and there''s no cure for this disease. I need to see your father''s condition before I can figure out what kind of medicine to prepare," Ye Ling said.


    "Can you cure it?"


    Thinking of the divine efficacy of Ye Ling''s elixirs like the Cold Pill and Menstrual Pill, hope shone in Liu Qiao''er''s eyes.


    She really had no other options and was grasping at straws, thinking that even if Ye Ling couldn''t cure her father, maybe he could help him live a few more days.


    In truth, Ye Ling was quite confident.


    In his previous life, the Elixir Pills he refined could, upon ingestion, instantly regenerate a physical body even if only a single hair remained.


    The diseases on Earth were really just a minor inconvenience to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling smiled slightly and asked, "Let''s not talk about whether I can cure him or not. If I can, how do you n to thank me?"


    "I''ll definitely work hard to pay you back!" Liu Qiao''er said.


    She was really naive, still thinking Ye Ling was after money.


    Ye Ling shook his head and said, "I can make money through other people, so forget about that."


    Liu Qiao''er puzzledly asked, "Then what do you want?"


    "I want you," Ye Ling winked.


    Liu Qiao''er was taken aback, and her ears immediately heated up.


    At that moment, an intense struggle was happening inside her heart.


    She couldn''t say she disliked Ye Ling, not at all.


    But to say she liked Ye Ling wasn''t quite right either, as they had only been together for a day.


    In the end, Liu Qiao''er bit her lip and said seriously, "Alright, if you really can cure my father, I¡­ I''ll be yours."


    "Ha-ha, we can talk about it when the timees," Ye Ling suddenlyughed.


    He was just joking; taking advantage of someone''s misfortune was not something he would do.


    Ye Ling had an unwritten rule in his heart¡ª


    Any woman he slept with had to genuinely like him.


    Of course, Ye Ling hadn''t avoided visiting brothels, but he always felt that those courtesans were far different from ordinary women.


    With ordinary women, Ye Ling could feel their passion, their desire to be one with him.


    With courtesans, however, Ye Ling only felt a kind of release.

 Chapter 32: 32 Imperial Dynasty Disco

    ```


    Thinking of the women of pleasure, Ye Ling''s heart suddenly felt a tingle of itchiness.


    It had been such a long time since hest did "that," and he was really feeling the constriction.


    Ye Ling nced at Liu Qiao''er, who was sitting on the sofa, and shook his head inwardly; this girl was just too innocent.


    After having her fill of food and drink, Liu Qiao''er stopped thinking about her father''s issues and was now, with wide eyes, fixated on the 72-inch LCD TV in the living room, absolutely mesmerized by the show ying on it.


    On the TV was the very famous television series¡ªPleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf!


    Yes, even cartoons count as television series.


    Ye Ling just resigned himself to his fate.


    Out of boredom, Ye Ling sat in front of theputer and opened up Baidu, starting to familiarize himself with some things about Earth.


    Although he merged with the memories of the former Ye Ling, a person''s memory is ultimately limited, and the inte proved to be invaluable.


    With Ye Ling''s photographic memory and the addition of the mighty brain of the previous life''s Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor, let alone the information in a single Baidu, even ten or a hundredfold would be an easy feat for Ye Ling to contain.


    Foreignnguages, strange happenings, historical celebrities...


    Ye Ling''s memory might be strong, but the stuff in Baidu was truly too plentiful.


    He estimated that it would take at least a year and a half to go through it all.


    However, if the current Ye Ling were to take a college entrance exam, what Cambridge and Harvard offer would truly be insignificant.


    For the academic knowledge, Ye Ling was not particrly concerned, but when it came to martial arts like Taekwondo and Sanda, he was very interested.


    Not for fighting, of course, but if a fight did break out, those moves were just too fabulous!


    Poseur''s special moves!


    ...


    Without realizing it, the time had reached 9 o''clock.


    Liu Qiao''er yawned and said, "I''m going to sleep."


    "Go ahead," Ye Ling replied.


    Of course, they weren''t staying in the same room, but the sheets and bedding were all left over by Aunt Fang, and Ye Ling was considering buying some new ones when he had the time.


    Today, he sold 10 pieces of the Cold Pill and 3 pieces of the Menstrual Pill, earning a total of 19,000 yuan.


    As for the cost, though Ye Ling did not spend on herbs, even if it were about spending money, those herbs only cost around 5,000 yuan.


    In Ye Ling''s possession, there were still a full 13 pieces of the Cold Pill, and 15 pieces of the Menstrual Pill left.


    Once all were sold out, it would mean that he spent 5,000 yuan and earned 77,000 yuan!


    The profit would also be 72,000 yuan.


    This was only from the Cold Pill and Menstrual Pill, small-time stuff. Once Ye Ling''s realm progressed, and he found some better herbs, crafting various Cancer Pills, Leukemia Pills, and the like, one pill would fetch tens of thousands, even the cheapest ones!


    This money was truly easy toe by!


    "Right," Ye Ling said.


    Liu Qiao''er said, "The day after tomorrow is Sunday, we have a day off. If you''re free, could youe with me to see my dad? He has been suffering, and I can''t wait any longer."


    Ye Ling replied with a smile, "Of course, I''m free. Would I dare not listen to my wife''s request? Moreover, now that we''re living together, I should definitely go see my father-inw and mother-inw!"


    "Pah, pah, pah, who''s living together with you? Shameless," Liu Qiao''er retorted, feeling joyful inside. She pulled a face at Ye Ling and then ran up to the second floor.


    Ye Ling wasn''t sleepy either, so he resumed browsing Baidu.


    Around 11 o''clock, a small advertisement suddenly popped up on theputer screen.


    Obviously, these kinds of ads are usually for selling sex drugs, or for doorstep services, or even... those images apanied by the sounds of moans and groans.


    Seeing these ads was amon urrence, but after spotting this one, Ye Ling couldn''t help himself anymore.


    In his past life, he had been in continuous seclusion, breaking through the levels for a full hundred years.


    ```


    Reborn on Earth, he saw so many beautiful women again, but he could only look, not touch¡­


    Ye Ling suddenly thought of those brothel courtesans, and a gleam shed in his eyes. He immediately closed hisputer, quietly shut the vi''s door, and walked towards the Imperial Dynasty Disco.


    When ites to women of pleasure, there are still more in KTVs and those hotels.


    But Ye Ling was not really interested in women of pleasure. He was going to the Imperial Dynasty Disco to find a one-night stand.


    The Imperial Dynasty Disco was about thirty miles from the vi. Ye Ling hailed a taxi and headed straight for the Imperial Dynasty Disco.


    About 20 minutester, Ye Ling stood at the entrance of the Imperial Dynasty Disco.


    Even before entering, he could hear the deafening soundsing from inside.


    Although it was only around 11:30 p.m., the entrance of the disco was bustling with traffic, and from time to time, one could see beautiful women and handsome men entering and leaving.


    Mostly, they were young girls who had had too much to drink, walking out with the support of one or even several men.


    It was now the summer, and these girls had their long hair down, wore ultra-short skirts, and their snow-white thighs were d in ck stockings, exuding an almost overwhelming temptation.


    Ye Ling entered the disco directly.


    He immediately spotted the huge dance floor in the center, where countless figures were wildly gyrating their bodies, and under the illumination of the colorful LED lights, along with the music that could stir one''s soul, almost anyone would want to sway along.


    The consumption at the Imperial Dynasty Disco was high. The men who came here were either gangsters, rich second-generation, or had some achievements in their careers.


    As for the women, most of them worked at the Global Financial Center.


    The debauched nightlife seemed to vent the pressures they bore during the day.


    Ye Ling casually found a sofa to sit down on, his gaze falling on the young girls in the center of the dance floor, as he started to look around.


    "Sir, what would you like to drink?" A young man with dyed blond hair came over.


    This kind of person, though seemingly a waiter, was actually a security guard in the disco.


    To put it bluntly, he was an enforcer.


    How could you run a disco here without some underworld backing?


    "A beer," Ye Ling said.


    The blond couldn''t help but curl his lip, his face undisguisedly filled with contempt.


    "Sorry, sir, we don''t have beer here," Blondie said.


    "Then, what are they drinking?" Ye Ling pointed at a table of guests nearby.


    "Didn''t you see what''s in front of them?"


    Blondie said sarcastically, "Macan, Royal Salute, Glenfiddich, and so on. Just order any one of those. The beer here isplimentary, free to drink."


    Ye Ling suddenly understood, they were looking down on him!


    But since he was here to have fun today, Ye Ling didn''t want to cause any trouble, and said at once, "Then I''ll take a Macan."


    "Very well, sir, that would be 3000. Please pay upfront."


    Blondie said and thought to himself, did he misjudge this guy? Can he really afford it?


    "That expensive?"


    Indeed, Ye Ling''s words immediately reassured Blondie.


    In reality, a bottle of Macan aged 18 years or above costs only around 3000.


    But in a ce like a disco, everyone was well aware that if youe, you could afford the expense.


    "So, are you drinking or not?" Blondie sneered.


    "Not drinking."


    Ye Ling shook his head. After all, he had paid the entrance fee and they couldn''t just kick him out, could they?


    "If you''re not drinking, please don''t sit here. This ce is reserved for VIP customers," Blondie said.

 Chapter 33: 33 Accidental Encounter with Chen Yan

    ..............................


    Upon hearing those words, Ye Ling''s eyebrows involuntarily twitched.


    But Ye Ling hade today to find beautiful women, not to look for trouble. He nced at the blond man and then stood up to leave the sofa.


    "A broke-ass punk, you''ve got no money and still want to sit here?"


    As he passed by the blond man, Ye Ling heard him mutter.


    Ye Ling paused and looked at the blond man, "What did you just say?"


    The blond man felt a chill run through him as Ye Ling looked at him.


    It was as if Ye Ling was about to devour him.


    Only when Ye Ling had walked into the dance floor did the blond man recover from the shock.


    "Fuck, you dare to scare me here?"


    The blond man snorted coldly but did not go looking for trouble with Ye Ling; after all, he was just a bouncer.


    After entering the dance floor, Ye Ling looked around.


    There were indeed plenty of beautiful women here, and the figures were great.


    But they were all heavily made up, and it was hard to know what they would look like without their makeup.


    "Sigh, these women,pared to Han Qingxin and Liu Qiao''er, are really far behind," Ye Ling thought to himself.


    Indeed, the women in the dance floor were at best on the same level as Liu Fei.


    Compared with Han Qingxin and Liu Qiao''er, it was like the difference between heaven and earth.


    "Handsome, want to dance together?"


    At that moment, a girl in a white tight-fitting dress walked over.


    No sooner had she spoken than she pressed herself against Ye Ling.


    The girl was also beautiful, with bushy eyebrows and big eyes, nearly 1.7 meters tall.


    Ye Ling could smell the alcohol from her mouth, and her cheeks were flushed red, clearly having had a few drinks.


    "This isn''t too bad either."


    Ye Ling quietly said to himself, and with the thundering music, he took the girl into his arms.


    "Be gentle..."


    The girl pretended to protest.


    In reality, she was not only unbothered but excited.


    The girls who came here to dance were almost all looking for a one-night stand.


    But many men here were drunk as a skunk, and few were as handsome as Ye Ling.


    "Hmm..."


    The girl bit her lower lip andpletely leaned onto Ye Ling.


    "How does it feel?"


    Ye Ling''s masculine scent gradually spread.


    "Won''t tell you,"


    The girl said with a coquettish tone, but from the way she didn''t even struggle, it was obvious that she was enjoying herself.


    But in the end, the girl conceded, whispering, "Let''s¡­ let''s go somewhere else to talk? There are too many people here¡­"


    Upon hearing this, how could Ye Ling not understand her meaning?


    It looks like I''ve got someone for tonight!


    "Okay."


    Ye Ling nodded his head.


    The two left the dance floor, and as the girl snuggled into Ye Ling''s embrace, they proceeded to leave.


    The blond man saw this scene and couldn''t help but curse inwardly¡ªsuch a beautiful woman, and this poor sucker snagged her.


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    "What the hell are you doing!"


    Just then, a sharp scream came from the dance floor.


    Ye Ling couldn''t help but stop and turn his head to look.


    In the center of the dance floor, a girl in a snow-white thin shirt and tight pants was furiously staring at a few young men with various colored hair.


    "Chen Yan?"


    Ye Ling frowned, the girl was the young nurse who had examined him, Chen Yan.


    The young men looked at Chen Yan with lewd smiles, eyeing her voluptuous Saintess Peaks and said, "Isn''t it okay to have some fun with us brothers?"


    "Get out of the way!"


    Chen Yan, angered, tried to leave.


    But at that moment, Chen Yan suddenly felt dizzy, her face burning hot and her body weak.


    "Don''t go!"


    The young men surrounded her again, barring her escape with teasing smiles, "It''s your first time here, isn''t it? You seem a bit unfamiliar, but the brothers here will definitely give you a good time."


    "You bunch of ruffians, get out of my way now!"


    Chen Yan, sensing something was off, hurriedly tried to leave the dance floor.


    But how could she, a slight woman, break through the encirclement of several burly men?


    "Feeling a bit dizzy? Like there''s a fire inside you ready to burst out?"


    One of the young men with green hairughed, "Don''t worry, it won''t be long before you''ll really want us to make you feel good."


    Chen Yan was shocked, realizing she had been drugged!


    "What to do? What to do?"


    Chen Yan turned pale and became panicky for a moment.


    Suddenly, she thought of someone.


    Chen Yan quickly took out her phone, found a number, and dialed.


    However, before the call connected, a young man snatched the phone away.


    "Littledy, you''re thinking of calling someone? You''re lucky to have met us today, we''re quite skilled in bed," said the green-haired man with a lewdugh.


    Fear crept over Chen Yan''s face.


    Could it be... Would she really be vited by these guys today?


    Chen Yan regretteding to such a ce, knowing this would happen, she would never havee.


    "Is that so?"


    It was just then that a scoff echoed from below the dance floor.


    "You''re quite skilled in bed? After today, you won''t be skilled anymore."

 Chapter 34: 34: Hes simply a beast!

    Hearing this, the youths all turned to look over.


    The girl by Ye Ling''s side quickly tugged at his arm and said in a low voice, "Let''s just go, don''t get involved in other people''s business."


    This girl was just here to have fun and didn''t want any trouble.


    "I''m sorry, beauty, but I might not be able to keep youpany tonight, that girl is my friend," Ye Ling said helplessly.


    At these words, the girl''s face showed disappointment and said, "Okay, then I hope we can meet again."


    She had been thinking about Ye Ling''s flirting just now!


    She had thought that there would definitely be a wonderful adventure tonight, but now another problem had popped up unexpectedly.


    Chen Yan also saw Ye Ling at this moment and quickly ran over to him while the green-haired guys weren''t paying attention.


    "What are you doing here?" Chen Yan asked with surprise.


    She had already given up hope just a moment ago, but now, seeing Ye Ling, it was as if she had seen her savior.


    In that moment, Ye Ling''s image grew infinitelyrger in Chen Yan''s heart.


    "Didn''t I say? If you''re in trouble, I''ll show up right away," Ye Ling replied as he flicked Chen Yan''s forehead lightly, saying, "You really are hopeless, even a phone call gets snatched away from you."


    "I... I had no choice..." Chen Yan muttered.


    Seeing Ye Ling and Chen Yan chat nonchntly as if no one else was there, the green-haired guys suddenly became enraged.


    "Asshole, don''t fucking meddle in affairs that aren''t your business, get the fuck out of our sight!" they shouted at Ye Ling and Chen Yan with arrogance.


    Witnessing this scene, people on the dance floor lost the mood to dance and curiously turned to look their way.


    The blonde guy sneered to himself, "Truly blind, daring to meddle in Brother Mao''s business? Fuck, he''s going to get beaten to death or crippled today for sure."


    "This is my friend," Ye Ling said calmly.


    "Your friend?"


    The green-haired leader raised an eyebrow, bursting outughing, "You''re kidding, a loser like you can have such a beautiful girlfriend? Must be a toad lusting after swan meat, right?"


    "Exactly, not even enough to piss and see his own reflection, radiating poverty from head to toe. Even if he really did have such a girlfriend, could you fucking afford to keep her?"


    The others joined in theughter, clearly not believing that Chen Yan was Ye Ling''s girlfriend.


    Ye Ling was helpless.


    These idiots¡ªwasn''t he clearly talking about a friend? Since when did he say girlfriend?


    "Kid, you better vanish from our sight right now, or we''ll beat you so bad even your own mother won''t recognize you!" Green hair threatened menacingly.


    Chen Yan became somewhat scared seeing this situation.


    She was neither Han Qingxin nor Liu Qiao''er and hadn''t seen Ye Ling fight before.


    "What if I don''t?"


    Ye Ling nced sideways at green hair.


    "You''re fucking asking for death, aren''t you?"


    Green hair was instantly infuriated; he had just found a top Grade piece and was nning to enjoy himself tonight when he ran into someone so annoyingly blind.


    "Guys, cripple this bastard!" green hairmanded.


    At hismand, his associates surrounded Ye Ling, throwing punches and kicking in his direction.


    Ye Ling sidestepped, avoiding a punch, then grabbed the attacker''s hair and mmed his knee up.


    "Bang!"


    "Ahh!!!"


    Two sounds rang out simultaneously.


    The guy''s nose was immediately broken, blood spraying across his face as he screamed and fell backwards.


    Ye Ling, without paying him any more attention, casually reached out with his right hand, grabbed a leg kicking towards him, and pulled harshly.


    "Crack!"


    Even over the booming music, the sound of breaking bones could be heard.


    This guy had never practiced the splits, so when he split like that, he waspletely ruined.


    The others were shocked when Ye Ling brought down two people in the blink of an eye, and suddenly, they didn''t dare to attack anymore.


    "Fuck, you dare to fight back? Do you know who the hell I am?" Green Hair roared with a dark expression.


    "I don''t know who your daddy is, but I know you''re definitely out of luck today."


    Ye Ling walked toward Green Hair.


    Green Hair was terrified and quickly retreated while shouting, "I''m from the Hongjing Association, you dare to assault..."


    "p!"


    Before he could finish speaking, a heavy pnded on Green Hair''s face.


    Having lived to this age, Green Hair finally understood what it meant to be stunned.


    "I''ve heard about the Hongjing Association twice today. Seems like the Hongjing Association is really some shitty thing!"


    Ye Ling huffed, stepped forward, and grabbed Green Hair by the throat, forcibly lifting him up.


    Everyone around was dumbstruck!


    This Green Hair must be close to 1.8 meters tall, right? There wasn''t much difference in height with Ye Ling.


    And the key point is that Green Hair was bulky!


    With a height of 1.8 meters and his bulk, he must weigh at least around 170 to 180 pounds.


    But looking at Ye Ling, it seemed as if he was picking up a dead dog, showing no sign of effort at all!


    Chen Yan''s mouth was wide open in shock, and her big eyes showed disbelief.


    This guy... is he too strong or what?


    "You ask if I dare to touch you?"


    Ye Ling stared at Green Hair, speaking slowly.


    Green Hair was thoroughly scared; this guy was simply not human!


    "Blondie, what the hell are you looking at? Didn''t you see I''m about to be beaten to death here?!"


    Green Hair struggled and yelled at Blondie.


    That Blondie was the one who had mocked Ye Ling earlier, how could he have imagined this poverty-stricken guy could fight like this? He waspletely stunned.


    Now hearing Green Hair''s shouts, Blondie''s body shook, he quickly grabbed a beer bottle, and shouted, "Brothers, Brother Mao is getting beaten up,e the fuck over here!"


    The Imperial Dynasty Disco was under the protection of the Hongjing Association, and Green Hair, Blondie, and others were all together.


    If they were beaten on their own turf, how could they let it go?


    In almost the blink of an eye, a group of about thirty or forty people had gathered around. They either had buzz cuts, reformed hair, or like Blondie and Green Hair, had garishly dyed hair.


    Just one look, and it was obvious that none of them were decent folks.


    Seeing this momentum, Chen Yan, who had calmed down before, became anxious again, her full chest heaving.


    Even if Ye Ling could fight, how could he beat dozens of people?


    "Damn it, you dare to run wild on our Hongjing Association''s turf? You''re really asking for it!"


    Blondie attacked Ye Ling with the beer bottle in his hand.


    The fierceness of the attack was truly vicious.


    However, before his beer bottle coulde down, there was only a loud bang.


    Everyone was shocked!


    Because Blondie''s figure suddenly flew out.


    He really flew out!


    Only after flying more than ten meters did Blondie crash into the ss, shattering it into pieces.


    Clearly, he wouldn''t be standing up again.


    "Fuck, is this guy even human? He''s simply a beast!"


    Green Hair''s eyes were wide with shock, and so were everyone else''s.


    To kick a man of about 150 pounds more than ten meters away, how strong does one have to be?

 Chapter 35: 35: The Boss is a Beauty

    "Attack together!"


    A buzz-cut guy shouted, "With so many of us, we can''t kill this little bastard? Daring toe to our Hongjing Association''s territory looking for trouble, today we''ll let him learn his lesson!"


    "Bang!"


    No sooner had the buzz-cut finished speaking than he saw Green-hair flying towards him with a look of horror on his face.


    It happened so quickly that the buzz-cut had no time to react.


    The two heads collided with a thunderous crash, and hot blood spurted from both noses as they were sent flying into the distance.


    "They didn''t even kiss," Ye Ling murmured to himself.


    Hearing this, Chen Yan couldn''t help but roll her eyes.


    What was he thinking, joking at a time like this?


    "Stay behind me."


    Turning his head, Ye Ling gave Chen Yan a slight smile and then charged straight ahead.


    Chen Yan was taken aback.


    That look Ye Ling had given her suddenly made Chen Yan feel incredibly secure.


    It was as if she were hiding behind Ye Ling''s back, and even if there were dozens or hundreds of people in front of them, she wouldn''t get hurt.


    For a girl who had just graduated from university and stepped into society, this kind of man was really very attractive.


    "Thud! Thud!"


    The dull thudding sounds in front interrupted Chen Yan''s thoughts. When she looked up, she saw Ye Ling kick a thug flying.


    Chen Yan felt as if she were watching a martial arts film!


    But seeing it in person versus watching it on television was apletely different feeling.


    Everyone in the dance floor had cleared out because every few seconds, someone would let out a scream and fall in the middle of the dance floor.


    It was like a mountain of people; everyone was staring agape.


    What was happening at the moment was beyond belief, and it was also extremely visually striking!


    They all thought that Ye Ling was not human but a beast!


    It was hard to imagine that such a slender body could contain such tremendous strength.


    In just less than ten minutes, the dance floor was strewn with a crowd of people who were constantly screaming.


    Ye Ling pped his hands and smiled at Chen Yan, "All done!"


    He was already handsome, and that godlike manner of fighting just now made Chen Yan gaze at him in awe once more.


    "If I had such a boyfriend to protect me, I wouldn''t be scared of anything,"


    Chen Yan thought to herself.


    After snapping out of it, Chen Yan''s cheeks flushed red, and she quickly shook her head.


    "Pfft, what am I thinking about? I''ve only met this guy twice; how could I fall for him?"


    Chen Yan stole a nce at Ye Ling, and for some reason, a me of excitement started flickering inside her.


    At that moment, some rather inappropriate images suddenly shed through Chen Yan''s mind, images that made her blush.


    Chen Yan didn''t realize that the effects of the drug had started to kick in.


    However, the drug that Green-hair and the others had used wasn''t very strong; it was meant to poison Chen Yan without her noticing.


    Therefore, Chen Yan was not yet in a state ofplete irrationality.


    "Let''s go."


    Ye Ling took Chen Yan''s delicate white hand, and feeling the warmthing from it, he couldn''t help but gently squeeze it.


    Chen Yan immediately felt it; her pretty face turned red, and the heat in her heart red up once again.


    But Ye Ling had just saved her, and for some reason, Chen Yan didn''t feel the urge to pull away.


    "Stop right there!"


    Just as Ye Ling was about to leave, a sharp shout suddenly came from the stairs on the second floor.


    At that moment, the deafening music also stopped.


    Everyone looked up, only to see a group of peopleing down from the second floor.


    The one leading the group was an exceedingly beautiful woman.


    This woman appeared to be around 27 or 28 years old, with snow-white skin, and long fine hair cascading down her back like a waterfall.


    She was dressed in a tight-fitting ck leather jacket and matching dark blue leather pants, disying her wless figure of around 1.7 meters perfectly.


    On her delicate feet, she wore a pair of dark blue leather shoes, making a distinct tter as she walked.


    "So beautiful..."


    Many people eximed in amazement upon seeing this woman.


    Behind her, a good twenty or so burly men followed.


    These men were robust, seemed to be in their thirties, and each held a gleaming Mountain-splitting Knife, exuding an extremely fierce aura all over.


    Even a fool could tell that these men were on apletely different levelpared to Green Hair, Yellow Hair, and their ilk.


    Logically, standing among so many burly men, the woman should seem very frail.


    But that was not the feeling she gave off at all; instead, she seemed to be leading the gang of men.


    "Chair... Chairman."


    Green Hair somehow scrambled to his feet and immediately showed signs of terror upon seeing the woman.


    He had lost face in a big way, as forty or so of his men had been taken down by Ye Ling alone.


    And with so much damage caused to the ce, knowing the chairman''s temper, Green Hair felt that he was certainly in for it.


    "We''re closed for today, I''m hosting." The woman said expressionlessly, "Those who haven''t paid can leave. Those who have paid, I''ll host you tomorrow night, you may also leave."


    Seeing the ring Mountain-splitting Knives, people in the nightclub immediately realized that things wouldn''t end well that night.


    Without another word, they all scrambled out of the nightclub.


    Ye Ling also wanted to leave with Chen Yan, but the woman said, "They can leave, but you cannot."


    "Why not?"


    Ye Ling frowned; this woman was being too overbearing.


    "If I say you can''t, then you can''t," the woman dered.


    Ye Ling suddenly smiled, "Fine, I won''t leave."


    Chen Yan nervously clutched Ye Ling''s palm.


    Even though Ye Ling had taken down so many people just now, none of them had knives!


    And judging by the looks of these burly men, any one of them could take down more than ten like Yellow Hair.


    "Don''t be afraid."


    Ye Ling gave Chen Yan''s hand a gentle squeeze and smiled, "With me here, no one will harm you."


    "Mhm!"


    Chen Yan nodded her little head, unaware that her consciousness was bing increasingly hard to control.


    "Close the door," the woman ordered a burly man beside her. "We''re not open today; we have important matters to deal with."


    The man immediately ran over and pulled down the zipper door of the nightclub.


    "What''s your name?"


    The woman walked up to Ye Ling, looking at him with interest.


    Ye Ling didn''t respond but took a deep breath instead, showing an entranced expression.


    "You smell so good... I like women like you who don''t wear perfume, just their natural scent."


    "Really?"


    The corner of the woman''s mouth curled up, revealing a smile.


    Her smile, like a fleeting bloom, was incredibly breathtaking.


    Yet, it was like a flower tainted with poison, undeniably beautiful, but deadly.

 Chapter 36: 36: Really Good Huh

    "If that''s the case, why don''t you join, so you can see me every day?"


    The woman exhaled softly like fragrant orchids, leaning close to Ye Ling, her delicate cherry lips slightly parted, allowing Ye Ling to see her tempting little tongue.


    "What''s the use of just seeing you?"


    Ye Ling leaned forward with a smile and said, "How about this, give me a kiss first, let me taste some sweetness, then I''ll join, how about that?"


    The woman didn''t speak, but her captivating eyes grew colder.


    "You dare talk to our boss like that?"


    A burly man with tattoos on his back came over, swinging the Mountain-splitting Knife in his hand, staring fiercely at Ye Ling.


    "Who are you to teach me how to talk?"


    Ye Ling nced sideways at the man and said, "Also, stop threatening me with that broken knife of yours. If I wanted to, taking on dozens of you wouldn''t be a problem."


    "You think I''m like those pieces of trash?"


    The burly man became enraged, pointing at Huang Mao and the others as he spoke.


    The woman shook her head, stepped back, and said, "I heard that Scarface and his gang were hospitalized this afternoon, beaten by a skinny tall guy. Could it be you?"


    She was just asking, after all, how could it be such a coincidence?


    What she didn''t expect, however, was that Ye Ling actually thought for a moment and said, "Scarface? There really was such an incident. If you''re talking about the one at Global Finance Center, then yes, that was me."


    The woman was stunned, "It was really you?"


    "Guaranteed genuine." Ye Ling shrugged his shoulders.


    A murderous intent suddenly appeared in the woman''s eyes, "Well then, today, we''ll settle both new and old scores."


    "How do you want to settle this?"


    Ye Ling didn''t care in the slightest and said indifferently, "I advise you to drop it, because no matter how you want to settle, you''ll be at a loss."


    "Kid, pretty cocky, aren''t you?"


    The tattooed burly man spoke up again. He had seen arrogant people before, but never someone as arrogant as Ye Ling!


    Ye Ling frowned and cursed outright, "You''re like a fucking fly, buzzing around here, what are you buzzing about? You really think you''re the shit just because you''re holding a knife?"


    The tattooed burly man was stunned, then his rage soared to the heavens.


    "Say that to me again?" the burly man bellowed angrily.


    "Fuck off, stop blocking the view here!" Ye Ling said impatiently.


    The burly man was utterly furious and raised the Mountain-splitting Knife to strike at Ye Ling.


    But the stunning woman red at the man, and his movement immediately halted; ultimately, he did not attack Ye Ling.


    "I''m Mu Ninghan. If you join, I''ll let bygones be bygones,"


    Mu Ninghan said, "But if you don''t join... then today, you won''t be leaving here on your feet!"


    As she spoke thest sentence, Mu Ninghan emitted a thick murderous aura.


    "Tsk Tsk, a woman having such a murderous aura, that''s really rare..."


    Ye Ling sighed and carried on, "But saying that I won''t be able to walk out of here, isn''t that a bit of an exaggeration? With just these few people, you think you can hold me down?"


    "You can try." said Mu Ninghan.


    "How about this."


    Ye Ling thought for a moment and said, "No bullshit, your few people here really aren''t enough. If we really fought, they wouldn''t be dead, they''d be crippled. If you''ve got the guts, then just the two of us should have a fight. If I lose, you do what you want with me, and if you lose, I take her and leave this ce. What do you think?"


    "Do you think Big Sister needs to lift a finger for a punk like you?"


    The tattooed burly man couldn''t hold back any longer and burst out again, shouting, "I could chop you down today!"


    Ye Ling ignored him and simply looked at Mu Ninghan, saying calmly, "What do you think?"


    "You''re trying to trap me?"


    Mu Ninghan''s eyes narrowed.


    If she did not agree today, the brothers behind her would definitely think she was a coward.


    Mu Ninghan was already a woman, and many did not ept her. If the word got out about this¡­


    "Fine, I ept your challenge."


    A momentter, Mu Ninghan suddenly nodded her head.


    "Haha, that''s the spirit!"


    Ye Lingughed heartily, standing still and beckoning to Mu Ninghan, "Beauty, shall we?"


    Without a word, Mu Ninghan''s long, slender legs shot out. Her body flipped in mid-air, her sublime figure looking exceedingly graceful at that moment.


    "Whoosh!"


    Her long legs kicked toward Ye Ling, actually carrying the sound of the wind.


    "Oh, so you''re trained?"


    Ye Ling smiled faintly and just as Mu Ninghan was about to hit him, he suddenly stepped forward.


    Just one step, yet it was enough to dodge Mu Ninghan''s attack.


    "The moves are shy, indeed, but s, all show and no substance," Ye Ling shook his head as he spoke.


    Mu Ninghan''s pretty face changed. From Ye Ling''s dodge, she could tell, his reaction speed was too fast.


    But fast reactions did not necessarily mean strong ability.


    Mu Ninghan charged at Ye Ling again. Her fair palms formed into fists, and with the sound of the wind, she aimed a blow at Ye Ling''s head.


    Her strike targeted a lethal spot!


    For someone like Mu Ninghan, who had spent years in the underworld, it was essential not to show mercy to an enemy.


    Moreover, Mu Ninghan was a woman.


    Ye Ling sidestepped, moving his feet, once again evading Mu Ninghan''s attack.


    "Weak punch, insufficient center of gravity, weak!" dered Ye Ling.


    Mu Ninghan''s face flushed red, whether from anger or embarrassment, it was hard to tell. She supported herself with her hands on the ground, her explosive figure inverted, her dainty shoes kicked towards Ye Ling''s head.


    This time, Ye Ling did not dodge but instead grabbed Mu Ninghan''s ankle.


    "This is the third time, right?" Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Mu Ninghan struggled, but she could not break free.


    "p!"


    Ye Ling pped Mu Ninghan''s pert buttocks.


    "You!"


    Mu Ninghan''s eyes widened in shock.


    This bastard... actually pped her butt?


    Ye Ling definitely was the first!


    "You dare to take advantage of our boss?"


    "Nobodye over!"


    But Mu Ninghan shouted, "We made a bet just now, you are not allowed to interfere!"


    At her words, the brawny men immediately halted their advance, but their eyes were filled with murderous intent when they looked at Ye Ling.


    "p!"


    At that moment, Ye Ling pped Mu Ninghan''s tender bottom again.


    However, he did not use too much force with either p; they were less like hits and more like caresses.

 Chapter 37: 37 Youre still here!

    "Let me go!!!"


    Mu Ninghan''s furypletely erupted after Ye Ling took advantage twice.


    When she looked at Ye Ling, she found him daydreaming instead.


    His gaze was fixed on her lower abdomen.


    Or rather...


    It was not her abdomen he was looking at, but somewhere more private.


    Mu Ninghan, hung upside down by Ye Ling, found her tight leather jacket creating a gap.


    Through this gap, Ye Ling saw the red beneath her jacket, and...


    Ye Ling was momentarily entranced, being so close to Mu Ninghan that he inadvertently pressed up against her!


    Mu Ninghan was startled, thinking it was something else.


    Looking up, Mu Ninghan let out a sharp scream.


    "Bastard!!!"


    "Big sis, what''s wrong?"


    The tattooed bruiser immediately asked, ready to flip Ye Ling over at any moment.


    The term "big sis" was a mark of respect for Mu Ninghan, the leader of the Hongjing Association.


    From where the tattooed bruiser and the others stood, they couldn''t see that Ye Ling was pressing against Mu Ninghan''s behind, leaving them confused.


    Just hanging upside down, right?


    Why would their normallyposed leader panic like this?


    "It''s... it''s nothing."


    Mu Ninghan took a deep breath.


    Could she possibly tell the tattooed bruiser that Ye Ling was... you know?


    "Let me go!"


    Mu Ninghan red at Ye Ling and said through gritted teeth.


    Her voice was soft, and her face was flushed.


    Ye Ling was also a bit embarrassed, but he didn''t let go of Mu Ninghan and whispered, "Shoot, if I let you go now, wouldn''t I be exposed?"


    Mu Ninghan felt an urge to kill Ye Ling.


    What do you being exposed have to do with me, it''s your thing!


    So they stood, one upright, the other upside down, motionless for a full two minutes.


    "Ye Ling, you guys..."


    Chen Yan''s mouth fell open, as she, too, noticed their strange posture.


    Ye Ling''s mouth twitched into a forced smile and replied, "It''s nothing, we''re practicing a pose."


    Practicing a pose?


    On hearing this, Mu Ninghan really wanted to get the tattooed bruiser to bring the AK47 and riddle this bastard in front of her with bullets!


    After the two minutes passed, Mu Ninghan didn''t feel Ye Ling''s thing soften.


    Ye Ling, a virile young man, how could he possibly not... you know?


    "Don''t move," Ye Ling whispered.


    Mu Ninghan, though furious, stopped struggling.


    Ye Ling, resisting the impulse to look at Mu Ninghan, moved slightly away from her and gradually rxed.


    Immediately, Ye Ling released Mu Ninghan.


    "I''m going to kill you!!!"


    But to his surprise, as soon as Mu Ninghan stood up, she drew a dagger from her leg and stabbed it towards Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling frowned, suddenly reacted, grabbed Mu Ninghan''s right hand, twisted it slightly, and pulled her into his embrace.


    "Still want to fight? Didn''t get enough of a lesson just now?" Ye Ling said.


    "Pervert, where are you touching?!"


    Mu Ninghan truly felt like crying.


    Ye Ling was taken aback, ncing down, he realized he was actually grasping... that.


    However...


    Ye Ling furrowed his brow and said, "You have a scar on your ****?"


    "None of your business, let go of me!" Mu Ninghan snapped.


    Yet, Ye Ling did not let go, instead he gently touched Mu Ninghan''s left breast.


    He could feel it was indeed a scar, but it was on her chest, which is why he hadn''t seen it before.


    "You''re still touching!" Mu Ninghan red at Ye Ling.


    "For such a beautiful woman, you should be wless, yet you have a scar, and on your ****, no less."


    Ye Ling shook his head, then suddenly said, "If I could remove this scar for you, how would you thank me?"


    Mu Ninghan was suddenly lost for words.


    This scar was a constant pain in her heart and the main reason she stepped into the underworld.


    As Ye Ling said, such a perfect woman couldn''t even have a scar, especially not on her chest.


    After bing an underworld big shot, Mu Ninghan had secretly visited countless hospitals, but they all told her the scar was too old, that even surgery would leave a mark, albeit a smaller one.


    A scar that not even the major hospitals could remove, yet this lecherous, shameless scoundrel imed he could get rid of it?


    "Are you telling the truth?"


    The coldness on Mu Ninghan''s face eased somewhat as she said, "If you can remove this scar for me, I''ll pretend nothing happened before."


    "Tsk tsk, that''s not enough."


    Ye Ling shook his head and said, "If I remove this scar for you, you be my girlfriend, how about that?"


    "You wish!" Mu Ninghan said.


    "Haha, just kidding."


    Ye Ling then said, "But I need to see what this scar is really like first; otherwise, I can''t figure out how to remove it."


    This guy couldn''t be trying to take advantage of her, right?


    If she let him see her scar, wouldn''t he end up seeing her **** too?


    Thinking of this, Mu Ninghan immediately said, "Then let''s forget about it."


    "Don''t you trust me?" Ye Ling asked.


    "What makes you think I should trust you?" Mu Ninghan retorted.


    Ye Ling thought for a moment and said, "How about this, I can tell by your voice that you have a cold, right? This is an Elixir Pill I developed for colds. If you take it now, you''ll see immediate effects."


    As he spoke, Ye Ling released Mu Ninghan, took out a jade bottle from his pocket, and poured out a cold Elixir Pill.


    Mu Ninghan no longer attacked Ye Ling, but frowned at the pill, which looked like a mud ball.


    "Don''t judge it by its looks, you should try it and see."


    Ye Ling handed the Elixir Pill to Mu Ninghan with confidence.


    He couldn''t be more aware of what was on Mu Ninghan''s mind.

 Chapter 38: 38 Ning Yushan Has an Outburst

    Mu Ninghan took the elixir pill from Ye Ling somewhat incredulously, nced at him, and swallowed it directly.


    After all, she had also figured out that if Ye Ling really wanted to kill her, he wouldn''t go through such means.


    Seeing this, Ye Ling sighed in his heart. Deserving of being a beauty who could be the leader, she was decisive in her actions.


    After Mu Ninghan took the elixir pill, she immediately felt that her throat was no longer inmed, and the feeling of being torn apart was gone.


    Moreover, her nasal passages werepletely cleared.


    "It really works!"


    Mu Ninghan eximed with surprise.


    Those tattooed brutes and others who saw this scene expressed astonishment.


    What''s up with the club president today?


    Earlier, she was soposed, but just now she acted like a small cat that had its tail stepped on. Now, she was showing an expression they''d never seen before.


    Is this the same president as before?


    Do they still need to tten this skinny tall guy in front of them?


    "Ahem..."


    Mu Ninghan at this moment also came to her senses and returned to her usual expressionless face.


    She didn''t know why, but in front of this bastard, she just couldn''t control her emotions.


    "I didn''t lie, did I?"


    Ye Ling smiled and said, "I am the most handsome divine doctor in the world."


    "A divine doctor maybe, but handsome is stretching it," Mu Ninghan said indifferently.


    Ye Ling: "..."


    However, Mu Ninghan was still very astonished in her heart.


    There were many who could treat a cold, but she had never seen anyone who could make a person feel immediately better with just a single elixir pill.


    "Leave your phone number, and you can go."


    Mu Ninghan said, "If... if I want to treat a scar, I will give you a call."


    "Okay."


    Ye Ling nodded, then stretched out his hand.


    "What for?" Mu Ninghan frowned.


    "For the elixir pill," Ye Ling said matter-of-factly, "A Cold Elixir, 1000 yuan."


    "I''m already being nice by not asking you topensate for my stuff, and now you''re charging me for the elixir pill?"


    Mu Ninghan immediately put on a fierce tiger''s face.


    "It was these morons who started trouble with me, okay? They bullied my friend, and you think I could just sit by and do nothing? I was merciful for not killing them," Ye Ling rolled his eyes.


    Mu Ninghan couldn''t help but nced at Green Hair and the others.


    Green Hair trembled, filled with regret.


    Damnit, if he had known this would happen, he definitely wouldn''t have messed with this scourge!


    "Pay up."


    Mu Ninghan said to the tattooed brute.


    The tattooed brute was taken aback, "President, we''re not chopping him up?"


    Ye Ling was truly exasperated by his simplicity, always thinking about chopping, chopping your grandpa!


    Mu Ninghan shook her head and said, "I lost. They can go. Go get the money."


    "Hmm."


    The tattooed brute obediently took out 1000 yuan and handed it to Ye Ling.


    "Thanks."


    Ye Ling left his phone number and then, pulling Chen Yan with him, left the Imperial Dynasty Disco in high spirits.


    Chen Yan lived in a well-known district in Huayang Area¡ªthe Blue Sea Apartmentplex.


    Blue Sea Apartments are considered some of the finest in Huayang District, mostly purchased by wealthy men for their mistresses. Even the cheapest unit costs over five million.


    Ye Ling hadn''t expected this youngdy''s family to be so affluent, and this apartment was solely for Chen Yan''s own use.


    He took a taxi to Blue Sea Apartments, originally nning to leave, but as he got out of the car, Chen Yan''s drug reaction had fully kicked in.


    "Don''t... don''t go..."


    Chen Yan''s face was flushed red, her breathing noticeably rapid, as she grabbed Ye Ling''s hand and leaned on him.


    Ye Ling had realized by now that the girl had been drugged.


    With a frown, Ye Ling carried Chen Yan in his arms, fished out the apartment card from her pocket, swiped it, and ran towards Chen Yan''s home.


    After entering Chen Yan''s home, shepletely lost her reason.


    All she wanted now was to vent the repressed emotions inside her.


    Chen Yan felt her body burning up,pletely losing her normal consciousness.


    Although the opportunity was right in front of him, taking advantage of someone in distress was not something Ye Ling would do.


    Afterying Chen Yan on the bed, Ye Ling fetched a basin of cold water.


    Upon returning, he was immediately shocked!


    Chen Yan seemed to be so hot that her entire body was burning, curled up like a cooked prawn, while Ye Ling did not lose his focus for a second.


    "Ye Ling..."


    Chen Yan''s voice was delicate, and seeing Ye Linge in, she immediately lunged at him.


    "Calm down!"


    Ye Ling promptly ced the cool, wet towel on Chen Yan''s back.


    Feeling the chill, Chen Yan quickly became much more lucid.


    "What... what are you doing?" Chen Yan''s pretty face changed.


    "You''ve been drugged, don''t move, I''m helping you dissipate the drug''s effects," Ye Ling said gravely.


    Chen Yan also remembered what had happened in the disco, initially thinking that Ye Ling was about to use that despicable tactic on her.


    But...


    Seeing herself in the current state, Chen Yan''s cheeks became utterly red.


    "This is so embarrassing!" Chen Yan thought to herself.


    Never in her life had she been seen by a man in such a manner.


    Just then, Ye Ling''s hands sudden moved through the towel andid on Chen Yan''s back.


    Chen Yan felt a surge of energy from behind, and soon after, her consciousness began to blur.


    Looking at Chen Yan lying on the bed, Ye Ling sighed.


    Such a nice girl, why would she go to a ce like Imperial Dynasty Disco?


    If she hadn''t met him today, her beautiful body might have truly been ruined.


    "Have a good sleep," he said softly.


    Ye Ling covered Chen Yan with a nket and then left the apartment.


    As he arrived at the security room, his ear-splitting ringtone suddenly rang.


    The ringtone was so bizarre it startled the security guards inside, making them think someone was mourning in the dead of night!


    Ye Ling took out his phone and saw it was a call from the beautiful police officer Ning Yushan.


    "Couldn''t handle it any longer, could you?"


    With a smile on his lips, Ye Ling answered the call and said, "What''s up? Was I right or what?"


    "It hurts, it hurts so much¡­"


    On the other end of the call, Ning Yushan''s weak voice came through.


    Ye Ling''s face changed; he knew Ning Yushan would be in a particrly bad state tonight, but he hadn''t expected it to be this severe.


    "The address."


    "Peace Community, Block Three, 8...8th floor, 801."


    Without a moment''s hesitation, Ye Ling immediately hailed a night shift taxi and rushed towards Peace Community.

 Chapter 39: 39: Then Use Hands

    The Peacefulmunity was some distance from the Blue Ocean apartments, one to the east, the other to the west.


    It took Ye Ling a full hour and cost him 200 Mexican Dors to get there.


    Ye Ling couldn''t help but sigh to himself that it was time to buy a car. He couldn''t always take taxis everywhere, could he?


    Even the cheapest car could serve as transportation.


    "This is the ce."


    Ye Ling took the elevator to the 8th floor, to room 801, and knocked on the door.


    It took a long time for the door to open, and Ye Ling had thought Ning Yushan might have passed out from the pain and was about to kick the door down.


    "Come...e in..."


    Ning Yushan''s pretty face was pale and utterly devoid of color.


    Ye Ling clearly saw the cold sweat running down Ning Yushan''s face and frowned, saying, "How did it get so serious?"


    Ning Yushan didn''t speak; she had no strength left to talk.


    Her perfect figure fell towards Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling quickly supported Ning Yushan, his mind void of any other thoughts, and carried her to the living room.


    He ced Ning Yushan on the sofa and took out a Menstrual Pill, feeding it to her.


    After taking the Elixir Pills, Ning Yushan''splexion immediately looked a bit better, but it was still somewhat pale.


    Clearly, Ye Ling was right, if the condition urred tonight, Menstrual Pills wouldn''t cure it.


    With some strength recovered, Ning Yushan gently sat up, leaning on the sofa, and said, "I''m really sorry, to trouble you bying here sote."


    "If I hadn''te, you could have died, do you know that?!" Ye Ling said loudly.


    Ning Yushan was startled and then her cheeks started to blush.


    Why was this guy so concerned about her?


    In reality, Ning Yushan misunderstood.


    If it had been any other woman, no matter how unattractive, Ye Ling would have said the same thing.


    "You''re just stubborn, arguing with me during the day, now you''re suffering, right?"


    Ye Ling snorted coldly, "If it were anyter, the toxins that haven''t been expelled from your body could possibly turn into cancer cells. By then, not even a god could save you!"


    He was right in what he said; Ye Ling was only in the Early Stage of Houtian and truly couldn''t save Ning Yushan.


    "Oh."


    Ning Yushan responded in a low voice.


    The formidable and authoritative policewoman from earlier now seemed like a wounded little kitten, very docile.


    Seeing her like this, much of the anger in Ye Ling''s heart dissipated.


    "Where''s the bathroom?" Ye Ling asked.


    "Over there..."


    Ning Yushan raised her hand and pointed in the direction of the bathroom.


    Ye Ling went to the bathroom, fetched some hot water, and brought back a damp towel to ce on Ning Yushan''s smooth forehead.


    Ning Yushan''s cheeks turned thoroughly red, as she had never been cared for so attentively by a man before.


    "Do you have brown sugar, red dates, and longans at home?" Ye Ling asked again.


    "They''re all in the kitchen," Ning Yushan said, looking very obedient.


    Twenty minutester, Ye Ling came out with a bowl of freshly brewed brown sugar and longan soup.


    "I can do it myself..."


    Seeing Ye Ling about to feed her, Ning Yushan''s cheeks reddened again and she said softly.


    Ye Ling frowned, "Don''t you want to drink it?"


    "I... I do."


    Ning Yushan''s voice was barely louder than a mosquito''s buzz, and to herself, she thought, this guy was really bossy.


    "Then open your mouth."


    Having no other choice, Ning Yushan reluctantly parted her somewhat pale lips and took a sip of the brown sugar longan soup that Ye Ling had fed her.


    However, as she drank, an involuntary sparkle lit up Ning Yushan''s beautiful eyes.


    She had made this kind of soup herself when her stomach hurt in the past, butpared to the one Ye Ling made, hers was far inferior.


    "I... I''m fine now."


    After drinking for a while, Ning Yushan spoke in a low voice.


    Ye Ling raised an eyebrow, "You''re fine now? Wanting to send me away, are you?"


    An embarrassed look involuntarily appeared on Ning Yushan''s pretty face.


    She definitely wouldn''t keep a man overnight at her ce.


    But Ye Ling came all this way to take care of her in the middle of the night, how could she just send him off?


    "It''s not that I want to stay at your ce, but I already told you during the day that if it res up again at night, the elixir pills won''t be aplete cure."


    Ye Ling said, "You think it doesn''t hurt now, right? This is just the elixir pills working temporarily. If you don''t get treated, it will re up again tomorrow night, and it will happen every time you get your period in the future."


    Ning Yushan''s pretty face immediately turned pale again, she truly did not want to endure that kind of pain ever again.


    "What should I do then?" Ning Yushan asked.


    Ye Ling thought for a moment, then suddenly stood up, bent down in front of Ning Yushan, and began to unfasten the first button on her white blouse.


    Ning Yushan quickly frowned and said, "What are you doing?"


    This guy couldn''t possibly be taking the opportunity of them being alone to take advantage of her, could he?


    It was sote, and this guy was so strong; she, a weak woman, couldn''t stop him at all!


    What to do? What should she do?


    For a moment, Ning Yushan was somewhat panicked.


    Seeing her panicked expression, Ye Ling simply rolled his eyes and said, "If you want to be curedpletely, take off your blouse, and I''ll treat you with massage therapy."


    "Massage therapy?"


    Ning Yushan''s eyes widened.


    Isn''t that...?!


    Ning Yushan immediately felt like Ye Ling''s handsome face changed, although Ye Ling was genuinely innocent.


    At this moment, how could Ye Ling even think about taking advantage of Ning Yushan?


    If he didn''t treat her promptly, such a beautiful woman would be utterly ruined!


    "How... how do you massage?" Ning Yushan, with a flushed face, asked.


    "Of course, with my hands!"


    Ye Ling replied as a matter of course, "But if you want me to use my mouth, I don''t mind. Using my mouth could eradicate it tonight, but with hands, it would take about 3 to 4 days. During these 3 to 4 days, you might still feel some pain, but it won''t be as severe as tonight."


    Ning Yushan genuinely didn''t know whether to believe Ye Ling''s words or not.


    To say it was true? This so-called massage therapy was simply too absurd; Ning Yushan had never heard of anyone being able to massage away menstrual cramps.


    But to say it was false? Ye Ling didn''t seem to be pretending.


    Moreover, Ye Ling''s elixir pills were really effective; she had been in such excruciating pain that she felt like dying, but now she felt like nothing was wrong.


    "Can... can I choose not to?" Ning Yushan said softly.


    "Not choose?"


    Ye Ling red at Ning Yushan, then stood up straight.


    "Not choosing is fine too, then just wait for the next re-up!"


    After saying that, Ye Ling was about to leave.


    "Wait a minute!"


    Ning Yushan was extremely conflicted, but she really didn''t want to suffer through such intense pain again.


    "Then... then use your hands..."

 Chapter 40: 40: Impressive, Isnt It?

    Ning Yushan would never let Ye Ling use his mouth.


    Even though it sounded believable, using the mouth would be too... too that.


    Ye Ling turned around and said, "Using hands is fine, but the Menstrual Pill from before was 3000, and a hand massage would take 3 to 4 days, once a day, 1000 each time, how about that?"


    Ning Yushan was stunned, this guy was still asking her for money?


    However, for some reason, when she heard Ye Ling asking for money, Ning Yushan suddenly let her guard down andpletely believed in Ye Ling.


    "Alright," Ning Yushan nodded.


    Only then did Ye Ling sit down next to Ning Yushan.


    Throughout the entire process, Ning Yushan kept her eyes closed, trying her best not to look at Ye Ling.


    Her pretty little face was no longer pale but flushed red like an apple.


    Even now, Ning Yushan felt so shy, she harbored a thought of shooting Ye Ling in the head.


    Unfortunately, guns were not allowed to be brought home.


    Even though she knew it was nothing serious, Ning Yushan couldn''t help herself during the massage, and pushed Ye Ling''s hands away, saying, "Forget it, if it hurts again next time, then we''ll talk about it."


    Ye Ling didn''t have the patience to bicker with her, she might have timeter, but he might not.


    Ye Ling tied up Ning Yushan''s hands before she could react.


    "What... What are you going to do?!"


    Ning Yushan was shocked, and at that moment, she suddenly regretted it.


    She should have never let this beast into her house!


    "Indecency! Forceful assault!!" Ning Yushan screamed at the top of her lungs.


    Ye Ling frowned, picked up a towel from nearby, and stuffed it directly into Ning Yushan''s mouth.


    Now it was quiet.


    "Mmmm..."


    The massagested for about half an hour.


    In that half hour, Ning Yushan''s face was constantly red.


    "Done,"


    Ye Ling removed the towel from Ning Yushan''s mouth and wiped the sweat from his forehead.


    The massage itself wasn''t strenuous, but the tension was truly draining!


    "Feels good, doesn''t it?"


    Ye Ling smiled and untied Ning Yushan''s hands.


    Ning Yushan did not respond at all, what could she say?


    Comfortable? Or ufortable?


    "No need to say, I know you enjoyed it very much."


    Ye Ling winked at Ning Yushan and said, "Not to mention this massage technique, it expelled many toxins from your body. Even if you weren''t ill, being touched by a man would feel good!"


    "You!"


    Just when Ning Yushan was about to thank Ye Ling, she didn''t expect him to be so shameless, not uttering a single decent word.


    "Hand over the money," Ye Ling said.


    Ning Yushan thought for a moment and looked at Ye Ling, weakly saying, "Give it all together."


    Ye Ling suddenlyughed. It seemed that this woman had fallen for his massage technique.


    He feared that even after he cured her menstrual disorder, she''d still not want to let this handsome guy leave!


    "That works,"


    Ye Ling nodded and then said, "I''lle again tomorrow night around 7 or 8 o''clock. Be careful not to drink cold water, don''t eat anything too cooling, and it''s best to avoid seafood as well."


    With that, Ye Ling left.


    ..............................


    ..............................


    By the time he got back to the vi, it was about 1 a.m.


    Ye Ling opened the door to his room quietly and returned to his room.


    ...............................................................


    The night passed without incident.


    The next morning, Ye Ling got up early, practiced his cultivation for a while, and when he felt there was no progress, he went downstairs to make breakfast.


    When Liu Qiao''er woke up, she immediately smelled the tantalizing scent of breakfast.


    "Wow!"


    Seeing Ye Ling carrying a te of delicate dough sticks out of the kitchen, Liu Qiao''er''s face beamed with delight.


    "Did you make all these?"


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes curved into crescents with joy.


    For such a foodie, waking up to the sight of food naturally made her very happy.


    "Yeah, the things they sell are unhygienic, and since I had nothing better to do, I just made some," Ye Ling said. "You little glutton, hurry up and wash up, thene down for breakfast."


    "Okay!"


    Liu Qiao''er nodded her head and ran into the bathroom as swift as the wind.


    Thinking back on how Ye Ling had forcefully kissed her the day before, Liu Qiao''er felt a flutter in her heart and secretly thought that having a boyfriend who could fight, was tall, handsome, and could make breakfast might not be bad.


    She managed to think of all the good points about Ye Ling just like that.


    After a delightful breakfast, Liu Qiao''er went off to work in a beautiful mood.


    With nothing to do, Ye Ling began making Elixir Pills again.


    In the span of a morning, Ye Ling managed to make three batches of Cold Pills and three batches of Menstrual Pills.


    The quantity was just right, with an average of 20 per batch, for a total of 60 Cold Pills and Menstrual Pills.


    If sold, that would be a whole 150,000 Mexican Dors!


    Making this money, as the saying goes... it was just too easy!


    "Once I reach the Middle Stage of Houtian in my cultivation, I should start researching Elixir Pills for treating injuries and bruises," Ye Ling mused to himself.


    Right then, his phone suddenly rang.


    Ye Ling picked it up and saw it was someone named Li Dazhu.


    After searching his predecessor''s memories, Ye Ling immediately knew that this Li Dazhu was his old friend from before.

 Chapter 41: 41 Explosive Business

    Li Dazhu grew up with Ye Ling as childhood friends, both raised in the same vige.


    Ye Ling''s hometown is in a county-level city affiliated with Donghai City, namely Lan City, in Fenghua Town, Lanshan Vige.


    Despite the development of Donghai City, Lanshan Vige is frankly just a small ravine.


    Ye Ling still has parents, though his father is a stepfather.


    Ye Ling''s biological father died in a car ident, and it was only the year beforest that his mother married his stepfather.


    Of course, that was the life story of the former Ye Ling.


    However, the current Ye Ling, having had no parents in his past life, could now experience what it feels like to have parents.


    "If I have time, I really should go back and see them," Ye Ling said to himself, picking up the phone and trying to sound very familiar as he chuckled, "Dazhu, when was thest time you called me, huh?"


    "Lingzi, I''ve been busy with the greenhouse stufftely, I haven''t had the time!" Li Dazhuughed heartily.


    "Haha, how''s the greenhouseing along?" Ye Ling asked with augh.


    Li Dazhu replied, "Not bad, it''s just that someone backed out on a piece ofnd again, we''re still negotiating."


    "Well, that''s good."


    Ye Ling smiled and then said, "When are youing to the city? I''ll treat you, and we can have a good meal together."


    "Let''s talk about it when I have time, I''m so busy these days I simply can''t get away. If you''re free,e back home to see, your mom, she..."


    At this point, Li Dazhu hastily stopped.


    Ye Ling frowned, "What about my mom?"


    "It''s nothing, it''s nothing, let''s talk when you have time," Li Dazhu said as he was about to hang up.


    "Wait!"


    Ye Ling called out, "Dazhu, we''ve known each other for more than a year or two, right? Spit it out, don''t hide anything from me. If you keep this up, I''ll stop recognizing you as my brother."


    Li Dazhu sighed and said, "Lingzi, you''ve been away at school these years and don''t know much about what''s going on at home. You know Zhao Qiang likes to drink, and since you left for school, he''s been drinking and gambling heavily, racking up quite a bit of debt outside. When your mom tries to say a few words to him, he... he hits her."


    Ye Ling frowned, even though this woman wasn''t his biological mother, after all, he had taken over the body of the former Ye Ling.


    Moreover, after the fusion of their souls, those emotions had also transferred to the current Ye Ling.


    Upon hearing his mother had been hit, Ye Ling immediately became angry, "Did he hit my mom again?"


    "Yes, a few days ago some people came to collect debts and smashed your house to pieces, and that bastard Zhao Qiang took it out on your mom, almost breaking her hand," Li Dazhu said.


    Ye Ling''s mother didn''t want Ye Ling to know about this, fearing that it would distract him from dealing with his own issues.


    Li Dazhu thought Ye Ling was aware of this matter and identally let it slip in the moment.


    "That bastard!"


    Ye Ling said through clenched teeth, "Dazhu, look after my mom for the next few days, don''t let Zhao Qiang hit her again. I''lle home on Monday."


    "Alright, you do your thing, I''ll take care of your aunt," Li Dazhu said.


    Li Dazhu added, "And another thing..."


    "What?" asked Ye Ling.


    "Qiao Lixue hase back, she said she wants to see you."


    "Qiao Lixue?"


    Ye Ling''s brow furrowed once more.


    Like Ye Ling and Li Dazhu, Qiao Lixue was from the same vige and the trio grew up ying together.


    During middle and high school, Qiao Lixue and Ye Ling dated for a few years.


    Later on, the two attended different universities.


    After starting university, Qiao Lixue began to lose touch with Ye Ling, and eventually, it was Li Dazhu who somehow found out that Qiao Lixue had a new love.


    Regarding this, Ye Ling was also greatly affected back then and got dead drunk for three days.


    But all these were things of the former Ye Ling.


    Sometimes Ye Ling would think, this guy was truly unlucky, having had two rtionships, both ending disastrously, and just when he was about to ept Lin Yuqing, he got struck dead by lightning, allowing me to step in first.


    "She still wants to see me?"


    Ye Ling chuckled coldly and said, "Interesting, but I do want to see what she''s like now."


    "She came back with her boyfriend. Seems like her boyfriend is quite rich, driving a BMW, but that arrogant demeanor, it''s really annoying," Li Dazhu said.


    "That''s their business if they''re wealthy; it has nothing to do with us."


    Ye Ling said, "Alright, I''ll be back on Monday. I''lle find you then."


    "Mhm, I''ll be waiting for you!"


    After hanging up the phone, Ye Ling muttered to himself, "This silly fellow is still pretty loyal."


    He shook his head, made himself a bit of lunch, and then continued crafting elixir pills.


    By five o''clock in the afternoon, Ye Ling had crafted another three batches of cold elixirs and Menstrual Pills, totalling 118, and together with the morning''s batch, a full 238 pills.


    After selling these elixir pills, he would have at least 300,000.


    Looking at the remaining herbs, Ye Ling mumbled, "I should go buy some medicine. What''s left canst at most another day."


    Packing up the elixir pills, Ye Ling took a portion and left the vi, heading toward the Global Financial Center.


    Upon arriving, Ye Ling was taken aback.


    He saw crowds of people gathered at the entrance of Building 18, as if they were waiting for something.


    "What happened?"


    Ye Ling was about to go over and watch themotion when suddenly, a young man yelled, "There he is, he''s here!"


    Suddenly, everyone''s gaze turned to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling''s eyes widened, wondering if he had somehow offended anyone. What was this all about?


    "Mr. Ye, Mr. Ye, I need a Menstrual Pill."


    "I want a cold elixir, I want a cold elixir!"


    "I also want a cold elixir, here''s 1000 yuan."


    The crowd immediately swarmed toward Ye Ling.


    Hearing this, Ye Ling eased his mind and thought to himself that they were just here to buy elixir pills, that gave him quite a scare.


    "Don''t rush, don''t rush, there''s enough for everyone."


    Ye Ling smiled happily; with such a god of wealth, of course, he had to serve them well!


    If it were any other ce, there really wouldn''t be many people catching colds in the summer.


    But in a city like Donghai City,pletely shrouded in smog, catching a cold had bemonce, and every instance could be severe, with coughs and fevers being all toomon.


    As for irregr menstruation...


    That was even more frequent, not limited to any season.


    Irregr menstruation might be innate.


    But more often than not, it could be due to poor hygiene or sleeping with various men, leading to bacterial infections.


    While Ye Ling''s Menstrual Pill could cure them now and prevent future urrences,


    if they couldn''t control their urges and cheated on their boyfriends, they would still suffer rpses.


    So, this wasn''t a one-time deal.


    Looking at the thronging crowd, Ye Ling even thought to himself that maybe he should open an elixir pill store?


    "Forget it, with only these two types of elixir pills, I should at least wait until reaching the Innate Realm. By then, I could develop dozens of elixir pills," Ye Ling thought to himself.

 Chapter 42: 42 The Aloof and Beautiful Female CEO

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    Within just 10 short minutes, Ye Ling had sold all the Elixir Pills he had.


    These people actually all had cash with them, obviously having heard about yesterday''s happenings and hade prepared.


    Among them, there was a majority of women.


    Having no alternative, Ye Ling returned to the vi to drop off the money and then he took arge leather bag and brought the rest of the Elixir Pills and went back to the Global Financial Center once more.


    What''s the leather bag for?


    Of course, it''s for holding money!


    These almost 100,000 yuan, Ye Ling had almost run back clutching in his arms.


    In today''s world, only Ye Ling would dare to run around so tantly with 100,000 yuan.


    Without a doubt, another 10 minutes passed, and everything was snapped up.


    Many people didn''t manage to get any and directly asked Ye Ling when there would be more avable.


    Ye Ling felt helpless, thought for a moment, and told them that they would have to wait until after Tuesday at the earliest.


    Weighing the leather bag in his hand, Ye Ling grinned from ear to ear.


    He had thought that it would take several days to sell all these Elixir Pills, but it had happened so fast.


    After one day, it came to a total of more than 300,000 yuan!


    As for whether it was 300,000 or more, Ye Ling did not count.


    "Why hasn''t this girl finished work yet?"


    Ye Ling checked the time; it was almost 5:30 PM, and she normally got off work at 5 PM.


    He was just about to call Liu Qiao''er when, coincidentally, Liu Qiao''er called him first.


    "Wife, I was just about to call you, don''t you think that''s what you''d call telepathy?" Ye Ling said with augh.


    "Go away."


    Liu Qiao''er snorted and said, "I''m working overtime tonight, we''re off on Sunday tomorrow, and there are some proposals that haven''t beenpleted yet. You should eat on your own."


    "Is that so..."


    Ye Ling said with disappointment, "Well then, that''s alright. I was thinking of treating you to a big dinner tonight, but now that can''t happen."


    "You''re annoying, you know I''m already starving..." Liu Qiao''er said pitifully.


    "Haha, what time will you finish work? I''ll bring you something." Ye Ling offered with a chuckle.


    "I''m not sure yet, I''ll call you when I''m off work, but you muste to pick me up. What if someone snatches away such a beautiful woman like me?" Liu Qiao''er said yfully.


    Ye Ling paused, surprised. This girl actually knew how to act coy now?


    It seemed that yesterday''s strong kiss really did the trick!


    "You''re my wife, who the hell would dare to snatch you without eyes?" Ye Ling said domineeringly.


    "Hmph, I''m not going to talk nonsense with you. I need to get back to work, bye~"


    After saying that, Liu Qiao''er hung up the phone.


    With no other options, Ye Ling could only go back home first to store the money.


    The banks had already closed, and even if he wanted to deposit the money, there was nowhere to do it.


    Upon exiting the vi, Ye Ling was about to call Ning Yushan to ask if she had finished work.


    But just then, a figure dashed swiftly past him, holding a pink purse that clearly belonged to a woman.


    "Stop the thief!"


    A hurried shout came from behind.


    Ye Ling turned around and saw a brand new pink Bentley Continental parked there, and the shouting wasing from a woman standing beside the Continental.


    This woman seemed to be around 27 or 28 years old, with a stature over 1.7 meters, tall, slender, and ravishing, dressed in a pink dress that matched her car. Her long curly locks flowed down her back, giving the first impression of a formidable and sessful woman.


    Then he looked at her face, and Ye Ling was instantly stunned.


    Despite the distance of thirty to forty meters, Ye Ling''s keen vision still allowed him to clearly see the wless beauty of her exquisite visage.


    "Goddess!"


    ```


    Ye Ling''s mind conjured up two words.


    However, the woman exuded a cool and aloof air all over her body. Even though she was panicked at the moment, her eyes still remained incredibly calm.


    If it had been a man, perhaps it would have been fine, but how could Ye Ling give up the chance to perform a heroic deed in front of such a beautiful woman?


    Right away, Ye Ling took a step forward with his size 44 feet, and like a gust of wind, he lunged at the thief.


    With Ye Ling''s speed, it took him less than 5 seconds tond a kick on the robber.


    "Ouch!"


    The robber let out a cry and fell to the ground with a thud.


    "Bro, if you weren''t yelling, I''d really doubt whether you had a brain with you."


    Ye Ling walked up and said, "Even when robbing, you should choose a better target, right? Look at what kind of car she''s driving. Even if you got away, wouldn''t you be afraid of being tracked downter?"


    "Stop fucking meddling!"


    The robber stood up and suddenly pulled out a dagger from behind.


    Ye Ling''s expression changed, and he immediately stepped back.


    "Scared, huh?" the robber sneered.


    But then he heard Ye Ling say, "Damn it, you have the nerve to pull out a rusty dagger? Even if I just stood here and let you stab me, do you think you could kill me?"


    A cold light shed in the robber''s eyes, and he threatened, "Try to stop me again, and I swear I''ll really kill you!"


    After saying that, he tried to run again.


    But Ye Ling stepped forward, grabbed the robber''s back, and said, "Brother, you can go, but leave the bag, yeah?"


    "I think you''re asking for it!"


    The robber turned and stabbed toward Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling grabbed the robber''s arm and exerted a little force, causing the guy to let out a scream like a pig being ughtered.


    "Ah!!!"


    "All this noise with so little force? You''re ***ing robbing people with that weak effort?"


    Ye Ling shook his head, snatched the pink purse, and kicked the robber.


    "Get lost."


    Hearing that, without another word, the robber quickly vanished.


    At this time, the cool and beautiful woman ran over, panting, "You... why did you let him go?"


    "It''s tough for everyone. Why insist on sending him to jail?"


    As he spoke, Ye Ling tossed the bag back to her.


    "Thank you for your help. May I ask your name?"


    The cool beauty took out a business card and handed it to Ye Ling, saying, "I''m Shen Yue Xin. Here''s my card."


    Ye Ling took it and looked at it, his mouth falling open.


    "You''re the president of Huamei Group?" Ye Ling couldn''t quite believe it.


    Huamei Group, the strongest conglomerate in Donghai City, without a doubt.


    A top 100 global enterprise with total assets of no less than 500 billion, spanning numerous sectors - real estate, dining, electronics, cinema chains, and much more, too numerous to count.


    Compared with Huamei Group, Chen Hong''s Dongqiang Group was nothing more than a drizzle.


    Even the Han Group, owned by Han Qingxin''s family, paled inparison.


    In Donghai City, Huamei Group was the absolute leader.


    Even in terms of the whole of Huaxia, it ranked within the top 10 and possessed immense influence.


    Logically, one would think that the president or chairman of such argepany would be one of those older individuals with sses and a shiny bald head.


    Ye Ling really hadn''t expected that the president of Huamei Group would be this stunning beauty in front of him!


    No wonder she drove a Bentley...


    With such a status, she couldpletely afford to drive a damn rocket!

 Chapter 43: 43: Kiss Me, Do You Agree?

    "Hmm."


    Shen Yuexin wasn''t surprised by Ye Ling''s astonished expression since almost everyone who learned of her identity for the first time had the same reaction.


    "I''ve long admired you..."


    Ye Ling hastily smiled and extended his hand towards Shen Yuexin.


    I''ve long admired my ass!


    Before meeting Shen Yuexin, he knew about the Huamei Group, but where had he ever heard of the great name Shen Yuexin?


    When Shen Yuexin saw Ye Ling reaching out, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, but still, she extended her snow-white, jade-like hand for a gentle shake.


    Originally, Shen Yuexin had nned to shake hands briefly and let go.


    Who knew that Ye Ling, this ***hole, would grasp Shen Yuexin''s hand and not let go.


    "President Shen might not recognize me, so let me introduce myself. I''m Ye Ling, just a nobody."


    Ye Ling held Shen Yuexin''s hand in one of his while gently stroking her fair, jade-like hand with the other, shing a smile with his bright white teeth.


    "President Shen is on TV every day. Whenever I see you, I''m instantly mesmerized, thinking how can someone so young be the president of the Huamei Group?"


    "Seeing you today, I''vee to a realization: someone as stunning and beautiful as you, with such great... ahem, legs so long, it would be an outrage if you weren''t the president of the Huamei Group!"


    The more Shen Yuexin listened, the deeper her frown became.


    Almost struggling, she finally managed to pull her hand away from Ye Ling''s grasp.


    "You''re mistaken; I''ve never been on TV," said Shen Yuexin, her voice cold.


    Ye Ling was taken aback.


    F***, I''ve really overshot it this time!


    Kissing up to the wrong leg!


    Ye Ling had thought that someone as big-shot as Shen Yuexin would appear on TV if not every day, then at least every three or four days, right?


    But it turned out that she never appeared on TV at all!


    "Then what... Why do I feel like that beauty is indeed you?"


    Ye Ling spoke as if it were truly the case, pping his forehead and saying, "Ah, my mistake, no wonder I thought that beauty wasn''t as pretty as you. It was Sister Chiling..."


    Shen Yuexin: "..."


    She had encountered many who had tried to chat her up, but it was the first time she had met someone as shameless as Ye Ling.


    After thinking it over, Shen Yuexin took a stack of red bills from her purse and handed them to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling frowned, looking at the red bills: "What does this mean?"


    "Compensation."


    Shen Yuexin said, "You helped me catch the robber, and this is what I owe you for your help."


    Ye Ling suddenlyughed.


    "As expected of the CEO of a big corporation, always talking about money. Look, you''d better keep your cash and spend it yourself. I, a littlemoner, can''t afford such luxury."


    With that, Ye Ling walked away into the distance.


    "Hey, why are you like this?"


    Shen Yuexin''s brows quickly furrowed, and she called out, "I didn''t mean anything by it; I just feel you''ve helped me, and this is money I owe you!"


    Ye Ling stopped, turned around, and looked at Shen Yuexin without blinking.


    Being stared at like this by Ye Ling made even the aloof Shen Yuexin''s cheeks go a bit red.


    "What are you looking at?" Shen Yuexin asked.


    Ye Ling smiled slightly: "Do you believe me when I say, if you weren''t a woman, and not a beautiful one at that, I would have pped you twice by now?"


    Shen Yuexin couldn''t help but show confusion: "Why?"


    "To put it without any bullsh*t, I help when I want to. If I don''t want to help, it doesn''t matter if you offer me 10,000, 1 million, or even 10 million, I wouldn''t bat an eyelid."


    Ye Ling snorted and was about to leave again.


    Shen Yuexin was somewhat puzzled. How had she managed to offend this guy?


    Actually, Shen Yuexin''s ability to be the CEO of Huamei Group at her age was not only due to some people''s covert support, but also greatly because of her own business talent.


    In Shen Yuexin''s heart, money wasn''t everything, but money was definitely the most important thing.


    Over the years, Shen Yuexin had always relied on money to get things done, from government officials to the underworld gangs; as long as she had money, everything was manageable.


    This situation had always made Shen Yuexin feel that money could take care of any matter.


    "Wait a minute!"


    Shen Yuexin refused to believe it; she was determined to get an answer today.


    Ye Ling didn''t stop his steps, still walking ahead with hands sped behind his head, indifferent to the world around him.


    Shen Yuexin stomp her foot in anger, biting her lower lip lightly, and caught up with Ye Ling.


    "I, Shen Yuexin, don''t like owing favors. If you don''t want money, then tell me, what do you want me to do to repay your favor?"


    "What to do?"


    Ye Ling gave Shen Yuexin a look andughed, "If I ask you to kiss me, surely you wouldn''t agree, right?"


    Shen Yuexin immediately showed a look of mild anger, "Can''t you speak properly?"


    "It''s not that you must repay the favor to me; it''s that you, as the CEO of Huamei Group who can''t bepared to anyone else, must know why I don''t even consider you at all, right?" Ye Ling said.


    Shen Yuexin was taken aback.


    In fact, Ye Ling wasn''t wrong.


    Shen Yuexin, sitting in a high position, was constantly met with nods and bows from countless people, and had never seen anyone indifferent to her after learning of her identity.


    "This isn''t a good ce to talk, is it?"


    Ye Ling chuckled, "Just in time for dinner. How about, as a big CEO, you treat me to a meal?"


    "Fine."


    Shen Yuexin nodded and was about to make a phone call to book a private room in a hotel.


    "No need."


    Ye Ling waved his hand and said, "I know there''s a good food stall nearby with really authentic spicy shrimp and mapo tofu. Let''s go there instead."


    "Food stall?"


    Shen Yuexin frowned lightly, "Those ces aren''t very clean..."


    "Eat without fear of getting dirty, no illness will follow," Ye Ling replied.


    The two arrived at the food stall near the wholesale market.


    It was rush hour, bustling with activity and looked extremely crowded.


    Moreover, it was summer, and waves of sweat odor permeated the air, making Shen Yuexin feel nauseated even before eating.


    "Not used to it?"


    Ye Ling nced at Shen Yuexin, entered the food stall, found a random spot to sit down, and shouted, "Boss, bring two bottles of chilled beer, a mapo tofu, a spicy shrimp, and two special dishes."


    "Okay,ing right up!"


    The chubby boss immediately responded with a smile.


    Shen Yuexin walked into the food stall and just stood there opposite Ye Ling, looking really ufortable.


    Ye Ling threw a few tissues over and said, "Wipe the stool down before you sit, don''t get your shiny dress dirty."


    At those words, Shen Yuexin didn''t even bother to wipe and just plopped down.


    "If it gets dirty, I''ll just wash it!"


    Ye Ling watched Shen Yuexin''s huffy demeanor, and suddenly he thought that this high and mighty CEO was quite cute!

 Chapter 44: 44 Can you say that again?

    "What''ll you have?"


    Ye Ling asked with a smile, looking at Shen Yuexin, "A soft drink?"


    "Beer," Shen Yuexin replied.


    "Oh?"


    Ye Ling''s eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "Right, as the president of Huamei Group, how could you not have at least that much of a drinking capacity?"


    While speaking, he opened a bottle of beer with a pop and ced it in front of Shen Yuexin.


    Shen Yuexin was stunned, "Just drink it like this?"


    "How else should you drink? Drinking should be refreshing, what''s the point of using a ss?"


    Ye Ling said as he opened another bottle for himself.


    "Come on, here''s to our first meeting, bottoms up!"


    As the words fell, Ye Ling didn''t wait for Shen Yuexin. Gulp, gulp, a whole bottle of beer went straight down.


    "Ah... That''s damn refreshing!"


    Shen Yuexin watched, dumbfounded.


    She could hold her liquor, true, but drinking like this, she''d definitely get drunk!


    But since Ye Ling had already toasted, she had to drink a bit too, right?


    Shen Yuexin picked up the beer, opened her tender pink lips, and gulp, gulp, it looked like she was also going to finish it off.


    However, Shen Yuexin really wasn''t suited to drink like this. Halfway through, she might have choked, as she suddenly started coughing violently.


    The mouthful of beer she hadn''t swallowed yet sprayed all over Ye Ling''s face.


    "I''m... I''m sorry, cough cough!"


    Shen Yuexin''s cheeks were a bit red, whether from choking or the awkwardness.


    Ye Ling had an exasperated look on his face. He took out a cigarette and tossed it to Shen Yuexin, saying, "Come on, have a smoke to calm your nerves."


    Shen Yuexin: "..."


    She genuinely didn''t understand. Was this guy even a man? Didn''t he know anything about cherishing and protecting women?


    Around Shen Yuexin, there were countless men who''d do anything for her.


    To put it crudely, if Shen Yuexin wanted, there''d be people willing to drink her foot-washing water after she finished with it.


    But this jerk in front of her, seeing her choke, not only didn''tfort her but even handed her a cigarette?


    Shen Yuexin seriously had the urge to take off her high heel and whack Ye Ling to death with it!


    "Yo, what do we have here, such a beautiful youngdy, your girlfriend, I suppose?"


    Just then, the restaurant owner came over with a dish.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Yuexin, who had just taken a sip of hot water, sprayed Ye Ling''s face again.


    Ye Ling waspletely helpless: "Come on, sis, does my face look good or did I just not wash it this morning? Is it necessary to insult me like this?"


    The restaurant owner hastily ran off.


    Shen Yuexin then thought of something and burst intoughter.


    Once she startedughing, she couldn''t stop, especially upon seeing Ye Ling''s wet face from the mix of beer and water. Her delicate body shook, and her "Saintess peaks" trembled.


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes and pulled out a tissue to wipe his face.


    "What are youughing at, enjoying spraying me in the face, huh?"


    "It''s your fault for forcing me to drink," Shen Yuexin managed to say, trying to hold it in, but burst intoughter again.


    Naturally beautiful, herugh was mesmerizing, drawing the attention of scattered customers around them to a standstill.


    "Alright, if you keepughing, these guys'' eyeballs are going to fall out," said Ye Ling.


    Shen Yuexin also noticed the surrounding gazes, making her ufortable. She immediately hardened her expression, reverting to her cool demeanor.


    "Try this, the taste is really authentic," Ye Ling said, picking up a pair of chopsticks and starting to eat heartily.


    Shen Yuexin watched Ye Ling, a blush creeping onto her pretty face.


    In that dish... there was the water she had just sprayed out.


    But seeing how deliciously Ye Ling was eating, Shen Yuexin, who hadn''t eaten lunch, found herself tempted.


    She had initially nned to ask the owner to rece the dish, but fearing Ye Ling might take it the wrong way, she reluctantly picked up the chopsticks and tentatively took a tiny bit.


    "Hmm, really not bad."


    After eating, Shen Yuexin immediately showed admiration.


    The taste was so much better than anything she''d ever had at those fancy restaurants.


    In fact, those big hotels sold appearances, such as luxurious decorations, attentive service, and so on.


    When it came to the actual taste, there were very few conscientious eateries.


    "Boss, give me a steamed bun!"


    "Girl, the steamed buns haven''t arrived yet."


    "Then give me a bowl of rice."


    "Alright!"


    Ye Ling watched Shen Yuexin with his mouth agape. How could such a beautiful woman be such a glutton?


    Eating just the dishes wasn''t enough, huh? You still want your sister''s steamed buns and rice!


    After the rice was served, Shen Yuexin didn''t care whether it was clean or not and quickly finished a bowl.


    "Boss, your bowl is too small. Bring me a bigger one!"


    "Yo, beauty, for such a slim figure, you sure can eat!"


    Just as Shen Yuexin finished speaking, a group of young guys with buzz cuts suddenly walked into the food stall, heading straight for her.


    One of them even whistled at her.


    Overt harassment!


    Shen Yuexin turned her head to nce at them, her brow furrowing slightly, but she ignored them.


    However, her appetite that had just risenpletely disappeared.


    "Beauty, you can eat so well. Why not join us guys? We''ll cover the bill today, how about that?"


    Those young men were astounded by Shen Yuexin''s beauty, exchanging looks with each other before surrounding Shen Yuexin and Ye Ling.


    "Kid, scram to the side, can''t you see we want to sit here?"


    One of them approached Ye Ling, tapped on the table, and showed a fierce expression.


    Ye Ling pointed to Shen Yuexin and said to the young guy, "Do you think she looks how old?"


    Shen Yuexin was startled, and so was the young man as he subconsciously said, "27 or 28 years old, maybe."


    "How old are you?" Ye Ling asked again.


    "I''m 23 this year, what about it?"


    The young guy said arrogantly, tilting his head back.


    "Then why the hell are you calling her ''brother'' in front of her?!"


    As he spoke, Ye Ling suddenly stood up, grabbed the young guy''s head, and with a bang, mmed it into the wooden table.


    The young guy''s head started bleeding from the impact, and he screamed in agony.


    Shen Yuexin jumped with fright,pletely not expecting Ye Ling to be so violent and to strike without warning.


    "Motherfucker, are you looking to die?"


    The other young men saw Ye Ling''s reaction and immediately encircled him.


    Ye Ling picked up the unfinished beer bottle in front of Shen Yuexin and smashed it over one of the young guy''s heads with a thud.


    And then, without any hesitation, he grabbed a stool from behind and lifted it fiercely!


    This well-aimed action brushed right past the faces of the remaining two young men.


    "Ahh!"


    Screams erupted, and in the blink of an eye, the group of young men waspletely knocked to the ground.


    Ye Ling tossed the stool aside, picked up his own beer bottle, walked over to the young man who had spoken earlier, and nted his foot on his face.


    "I fucking hate being disturbed while eating. You said I was looking for death just now, right?"


    The young man, to his credit, shouted back, "If you''ve got the guts, don''t leave. I''m going to kill you today!"


    "Bang!"


    Just as he finished speaking, Ye Ling''s beer bottle crashed onto his head.


    The bottle shattered immediately, and the young guy screamed out in pain.


    "Say that again to me?"

 Chapter 45: 45 I am a man!

    Shen Yuexin waspletely stunned!


    How could she have imagined that this seemingly gentle and handsome guy could be so brutal?


    However, Shen Yuexin was not scared; instead, she felt a tiny bit excited.


    This feeling was just like knocking down an opponent in the business arena, totally exhrating!


    "Brother, I was wrong... please forgive me..."


    The young guy was thoroughly convinced and thought that if he didn''t beg for mercy now, this man might actually beat him to death!


    "Didn''t you want to kill me?"


    Ye Ling stomped fiercely again on the young man''s face.


    Just as Yue Xin''s appetite had returned, these fools had interrupted it, and there was nothing Ye Ling hated more than people like that.


    "I was joking! Don''t take it to heart, big brother, please let me go, just treat me like a fart and let it pass..."


    The young guy was bawling for his parents, feeling like his face was about to be crushed.


    "Forget it."


    Yue Xin said indifferently, "You can''t really kill this guy, just let him go and stop being an eyesore here."


    It was only then that Ye Ling sneered and removed his foot.


    "Get lost!"


    Without another word, the young guy scrambled to his feet and ran out with the other three.


    "You damn wait for me!"


    After running a good distance away, the young guy covered his face and shouted towards Ye Ling, "Motherf*cker, I''ll show you, don''t you dare leave, I swear I''ll find someone to kill you today!"


    "Fine, if you don''t bring people over, you''re my grandson!" Ye Ling also shouted back.


    Yue Xin shook her head helplessly and said, "Let''s go. It''s pointless to argue with this kind of person."


    Ye Ling sighed and asked, "Did you eat enough?"


    "I didn''t eat enough, but I don''t feel like eating anymore."


    "These flies are everywhere, don''t take it to heart," Ye Ling said.


    "I''m used to it."


    Yue Xin waved to the owner and asked, "Boss, how much is it in total?"


    The owner had just witnessed Ye Ling''s methods and didn''t dare to ept any payment.


    Being able to send thisdy and gentleman on their way was a relief; if he let them stay any longer, his shop might suffer once that young guy came back with help!


    "Never mind, consider this meal my treat," the owner said.


    "How can that be? It''s not easy for you either."


    Looking around at the mess, Yue Xin took out 300 yuan and ced it on the table.


    Considering the cost of the meal and the chairs, 300 yuan should be enough.


    After leaving the food stall, Yue Xin said, "I need to go back to handle some things, so I''ll be going first. See you."


    "Yeah."


    Ye Ling nodded, realizing that after spending time with Shen Yuexin, she wasn''t as cold as she seemed.


    It appeared that the cold demeanor of women in the workce, especially beautiful women like Shen Yuexin, was often an act.


    It was a necessary facade; as a disadvantaged group, women had to adopt a cold exterior in the cutthroat business world to avoid being bullied.


    After Shen Yuexin left, Ye Ling thought for a moment and called Ning Yushan.


    That girl actually didn''t pick up!


    The corners of Ye Ling''s mouth curled, knowing full well what Ning Yushan must be thinking¡ªshe was probably too embarrassed to answer, right?


    After some thought, Ye Ling sent Ning Yushan a text message: "Take the opportunity to call me back while I am still avable today; otherwise, when the symptoms reur, don''te looking for me."


    Soon, Ning Yushan''s call came through.


    "Sorry, I...I was catching a thief just now," Ning Yushan stammered.


    Ye Ling immediatelyughed, "You know what Pinhio is, right?"


    Ning Yushan was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean?"


    "When people like Pinhio lie, they stammer."


    Ning Yushan: "..."


    ...


    Hailing a taxi, Ye Ling once again visited Ning Yushan''s home.


    This time, he took the time to really look around.


    The apartment was about 100 square meters, a two-bedroom and one-living room setup, not extravagantly decorated but very cozy, clearly a girl''s abode.


    The living room couch was adorned with several fluffy teddy bears, and the walls were covered with photographs, mostly of children.


    "Are these all your kids?" Ye Ling joked.


    Ning Yushan rolled her eyes instantly: "Do I look like a pig? That I could birth so many?"


    "Haha, just kidding. These kids must be from impoverished mountain areas, right? I didn''t expect it, but our Officer Ning, you really have a kind heart. You''re not suited to be a cop," Ye Ling said.


    "It''s because I am kind-hearted that I choose to be a cop, to punish evil and promote good!" Ning Yushan waved her little fist in the air.


    "You say you have a reason."


    Ye Ling shook his head and said, "Strip?"


    Ning Yushan''s cheeks immediately blushed, as she hesitantly sat on the couch, her hands on her clothes, too shy to undress.


    "So you''ve forgotten the pain once the wound has healed?"


    Ye Ling stepped forward and said, "If you''re too embarrassed, let me do it for you."


    Saying this, he didn''t wait to see if Ning Yushan resisted and started to undress her out of her police uniform.


    Ning Yushan hung her head, a picture of shyness.


    This was different fromst night.


    Last night, Ye Ling had forcibly undressed her while binding her.


    But today, Ning Yushan''s hands justy there, not knowing where to put them.


    It was a matter of psychology.


    Ning Yushan''s face grew redder.


    Her heart thumped wildly, like a startled little rabbit.


    But inadvertently, Ning Yushan caught a glimpse of Ye Ling''s profile.


    The already handsome face was focused intently, those typically unserious eyes now clear and pure.


    For a moment, Ning Yushan was mesmerized.


    She had always thought that, although Ye Ling was treating her, this big pervert would surely harbor ill intentions even during the treatment, right?


    But those clear eyes seemed to show he had no such thoughts about her at the moment.


    It seemed... he wasn''t the person she had thought he was.


    "Just to be clear, I am a man, so if there''s anything inappropriate, I hope you can bear with it."


    "But even if you can''t, it doesn''t matter, the treatment must go on," Ye Ling stated seriously, loosening his arms.


    Yes, very serious.

 Chapter 46: 46 Your Boyfriend Is Here!

    "But...but you can''t do this either!"


    Ning Yushan''s face was flushed red, struggling not to look.


    Yet the harder she tried, the more her gaze involuntarily fell on Ye Ling.


    "How about I take this thing off and press it against you to see if you can control it?"


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes and added, "It''s a natural bodily reaction, just like that soft moan you just did, it''s simply..."


    "Still, you can''t do this!" Ning Yushan protested with a coquettish hum.


    Ye Ling spread his hands helplessly, "So what should I do? Stand here like a scarecrow? Sister, can we talk with our conscience? Why don''t you try it yourself then?"


    Ning Yushan stopped talking, but the corner of her eye still caught sight of that towering figure.


    "This..."


    Ning Yushan felt a bit embarrassed.


    As a 21st-century girl, it was impossible not to have seen those romantic films.


    But Ning Yushan had never seen one so...so that.


    She slightly closed her eyes, her lips parted, exhaling a fragrance.


    Ye Ling had not had any other thoughts initially, but seeing Ning Yushan''s seductive appearance, he couldn''t help but be stunned.


    This was a recipe for trouble!


    For a long half hour, Ye Ling had been agonizing over it.


    "It''s okay now."


    Ye Ling took a deep breath, walked over to the balcony, and wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel.


    Ning Yushan also came to her senses, hurriedly getting dressed.


    "You do have a nice view here, but the floor is too high and the smog is a bit heavy," Ye Ling said after standing for a while.


    "It''s okay, the smog is real, there are too many germs inside it," Ning Yushan replied, taking out two cans of drink from the fridge and handing one to Ye Ling.


    "Thanks," Ye Ling said.


    "You can say ''thank you''?"


    Ning Yushan was clearly in a very good mood,ughing merrily.


    "I thought you were a weirdo, hard to approach."


    "How could that be, it''s very easy for a beauty to get close to me!" Ye Ling chuckled as he opened his drink.


    After chatting for a while, Ye Ling took his leave.


    Before leaving he told Ning Yushan that he probably wouldn''te the next night, but he would call in advance whenever he nned to visit.


    Ning Yushan agreed with a smile.


    ...


    After leaving Ning Yushan''s ce, Ye Ling went to the food stall again.


    Having nothing better to do, he decided to stir-fry a few dishes to bring back to Liu Qiao''er.


    However, when Ye Ling arrived, he saw about a dozen young people carrying sticks, searching for something.


    Among them was that guy who had gotten a beating from Ye Ling.


    "Still not giving up?"


    Ye Ling''s eyelids twitched as he walked over.


    "Hey, guys, are you looking for a 1.85-meter-tall, handsome young man?" Ye Ling called out.


    "How did you know?"


    One person turned around, obviously a neer, and asked with a frown.


    Ye Ling smiled, walked up, suddenly grabbed the guy''s head, and with a knee up, bang, it connected right on the nose.


    "Now you know how I know?"


    Ye Ling said to the guy now lying on the ground, "Because I''m the person you''re looking for. What kind of eyesight is this, can''t you see I''m handsome?"


    Themotion here also caught the attention of the others.


    The young man, who''d been beaten severely before, was stunned, then flew into a rage.


    "This bastard," he thought, "sees how many of us there are and not only does he not run, but he dares to make a move?"


    "It''s him, beat him up for me!"


    The young man immediately charged over with the iron rod in his hand, yelling as he ran.


    Ye Ling sneered, and before the guy could get close, he sprinted to his side.


    "I give you face and you have the audacity to dishonor it, huh?"


    Ye Ling sidestepped, avoiding the youth''s iron rod, then grabbed his arm and executed a backdrop.


    "Bang!"


    The youth mmed hard against the ground, the iron rod ttering out of his hand.


    Ye Ling picked up the rod and smashed it down on the young man with force.


    Once wasn''t enough, and amid the stunned crowd, Ye Ling kept hitting him, rod after rod, until the young man could no longer struggle, then finally tossed the rod aside.


    "You think you''re tough just because you''re young?"


    Ye Ling turned to the onlookers, took a deep breath, and said, "Anyone else who dares toe over will end up just like him."


    After that, he strutted into the food stall.


    Of the more than ten people there, not a single one dared toe forward again.


    Frankly, these guys were just full of youthful arrogance, thinking because they had the numbers, they were above everyone else.


    But after witnessing that brutal scene, fear was evident in their hearts, and anyone who stepped up was a damn fool.


    The owner of the food stall was standing at the doorway, and his face changed as he watched Ye Ling approach.


    "Boss, I''ll have another mapo tofu and braised pig''s trotters to go,"


    Ye Ling said with a smile, handing over a cigarette.


    How could the owner dare to ept it?


    Without a word, he hurried into the food stall.


    As he was preparing the dishes, those ten-plus guys had already carried off the badly injured youth.


    The food stall owner came out with the dishes and said, "Young man, you were too harsh. That kid might get killed or crippled, and you might end up with awsuit on your hands!"


    Ye Ling shook his head with a smile, "If his parents find out what happened and still dare to sue me, then I dare to send his whole family to the hospital."


    The owner shuddered, took the money Ye Ling handed over, and didn''t dare say another word.


    With food in hand, Ye Ling strolled around for about half an hour before arriving at the Global Financial Center.


    He had nned to wait there, but then he suddenly thought of Lin Hua and a smirk appeared on his lips as he walked toward the building.


    The security guards had been previously battered by Ye Ling, and their eyes widened the moment they saw him.


    "Hard at work, I see."


    Ye Ling nodded with a smile and walked into the building.


    The security guards felt an urge to kick Ye Ling to death.


    If you knew we were working hard, why didn''t you go easy when you hit us? One of us is still in the hospital!


    Ye Ling made it to the floor where Liu Qiao''er worked.


    He peered inside and saw everyone busy at work, with Liu Qiao''er sitting in front of aputer, one hand on her stomach, the other on the mouse.


    "This girl, so busy and still knows how to be hungry."


    Ye Ling shook his head with a chuckle, not spotting Han Qingxin.


    However, Ye Ling did see the person he was looking for, Lin Hua.


    With several adhesive bandages on his face, Lin Hua failed to notice Ye Ling''s arrival, his gaze asionally sweeping over Lin Qiao''er.


    "You''re pretty resilient, not even hospitalized. Today, I''m going to make sure you are," Ye Ling thought to himself as he walked in.


    His entrance immediately drew many eyes.


    Wang Meimei was the first to spot him, and she teased Liu Qiao''er with augh, "Beautiful, your boyfriend is here!"

 Chapter 47: 47: Arent You Rich?

    Hearing Wang Meimei''s words, Liu Qiao''er didn''t turn her head.


    After all, there were so many beautiful women here, who knew if they were calling her?


    Moreover... she really was starving!


    Everyone else had eaten dinner, but Liu Qiao''er was determined to wait for Ye Ling''s dish.


    She even thought that if Ye Ling didn''t bring her food today, she would ask him to make something when they got back tonight.


    Thinking of the taste of Ye Ling''s cooking, Liu Qiao''er''s stomach growled again.


    "Hey, Liu the beauty, I''m talking to you!"


    Seeing Liu Qiao''er not turning around, Wang Meimei added, "If you don''t turn around, I might just steal your boyfriend away!"


    Startled, Liu Qiao''er quickly turned her head and saw Ye Ling standing at the doorway, dressed in a short-sleeved shirt and a pair of baggy shorts, wearing flip-flops, smiling at her.


    Especially since Ye Ling was holding something that clearly looked like a lunch box!


    In that moment, Liu Qiao''er felt that Ye Ling was just too handsome!


    "Ye Ling!"


    Liu Qiao''er immediately stood up, her face lit with surprise, and ran to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling smiled slightly and said, "Seeing how hungry you are, here, this is your meal."


    "That''s fantastic!"


    In her excitement, Liu Qiao''er actually, in front of so many people, tiptoed and kissed Ye Ling on the face.


    "Wow, Liu the beauty, aren''t you being a bit too bold?"


    "Showing off your love, you''ll die fast!"


    "Humph, always picking on us single dogs!"


    Wang Meimei and the others immediately began to tease, causing Lin Qiao''er''s cheeks to flush red.


    Lin Qiao''er, too, had been too excited, and even Ye Ling was taken aback for a moment.


    Could the temptation of food really be so great to Liu Qiao''er?


    "Hey, I''m saying..."


    Wang Meimei tugged at Liu Qiao''er''s arm and whispered, "Your boyfriend looks so robust; he must be really capable, right? Otherwise, how could you be so well-endowed..."


    With that, Wang Meimei nced at Liu Qiao''er''s chest.


    Liu Qiao''er immediately blushed deeply, stamped her little foot on the ground, and said, "Meimei, you''re so naughty!"


    "Haha, the little girl is shy," Wang Meimeiughed heartily.


    "Hurry up and eat."


    Ye Ling said to Liu Qiao''er, then shifted his gaze to Lin Hua, who almost crawled under the table.


    Lin Hua had noticed Ye Linge in, his eyes bulging, his body trembling.


    He had never expected Ye Ling to show up so quickly.


    Were Zhang Ye and his gang worthless? Taking his money and not doing the job?


    How could Lin Hua know that Zhang Ye had already been hospitalized and was still unconscious?


    The others also realized that Ye Ling wasn''t just there to deliver food to Liu Qiao''er but was also looking for trouble with Lin Hua!


    Liu Qiao''er, holding the food, tugged gently on Ye Ling''s arm and whispered, "Ye Ling, let''s just forget it... "


    "Don''t interfere."


    Ye Ling smiled and walked towards Lin Hua.


    Wang Meimei and the others showed a schadenfreude expression, it seemed Lin Hua was in for misfortune!


    They had all witnessed yesterday''s events; it was clearly Lin Hua who was wrong first, he got a good beating from Ye Ling, and despite invoking both the underworld and thew, they still couldn''t do anything to Ye Ling.


    "Young Master Lin, no need to hide; I saw you just now."


    Ye Ling walked up to Lin Hua and knocked on the table.


    Lin Hua was pretending to look for something under the table. Hearing this, his face immediately turned green.


    There was no way out of this now!


    "It''s... it''s you¡­"


    Lin Hua forced a smile onto his face and said, "Tea or a beverage? We have everything here, and if we don''t, I can go out and buy it for you."


    Hearing this, Wang Meimei and the others immediately showed contempt.


    What a bully when strong and a coward when weak!


    "No need, if you went out to buy it for me, you probably wouldn''te back, would you?" Ye Ling said.


    "How could that be? Am I that kind of person? Just wait here, I''ll go and buy it for you right now!"


    After saying that, Lin Hua intended to leave.


    But Ye Ling grabbed Lin Hua by his cor and yanked him back.


    "Let''s skip the nonsense, shall we? We''ve got an ount to settle."


    Ye Ling looked at Lin Hua with a smile, but to Lin Hua, that smile felt chilling to the bone.


    In this sweltering heat, there was no need for air conditioning.


    "Do you remember what I said to you yesterday when I was taken away by the police?" Ye Ling asked coolly.


    Lin Hua''s body trembled. How could he forget?


    But at that time, Lin Hua just thought Ye Ling was about to face major trouble, and that by simply forking over a bit of money, Ye Ling would get a good beating and spend a year or two behind bars.


    However, who could have imagined, Ye Ling was arrested yesterday, and yet here he was today, safe and sound?


    "I forgot... I forgot." Lin Hua said nervously.


    "Forgot?"


    Ye Ling''s eyelids twitched, and he said, "Let me remind you then, what I said to you yesterday was that you would pay as well."


    Lin Hua''s face changed slightly. He realized that Ye Ling was definitely not going to let things slide today and hade to cause trouble for him.


    "Ye Ling, what''s done is done. You''ve hit me, too, and I haven''t done anything to you. Is it necessary to be so petty?" Lin Hua spoke in a heavy tone.


    "Haven''t done anything to me? Petty?"


    Ye Ling said, "I really have tough at that. If it were someone else, they might not have been killed by Scarface and his gang, only to end up dead at the hands of the police, right? Even if they didn''t die, they''d at least be maimed, right? And after being maimed, they''d still have to serve a few years, correct?"


    "You harassed my wife, and now it''s me who''s being petty?"


    Hearing this, Liu Qiao''er''s cheeks reddened, thinking how annoying he was to call her his wife in front of so many people.


    However, Liu Qiao''er didn''t truly dislike Ye Ling.


    Seeing the envious looks on the faces of Wang Meimei and the others, Liu Qiao''er felt a sense of happiness.


    "Fine, if this matter is my fault, then I apologize to you. That should be enough, right?" Lin Hua said.


    "What''s the use of an apology? Can you eat an apology?"


    Ye Ling rapped the table and said, "You have two choices. First, your family is rich, aren''t they? Fork over one million. To me, that is the sincerity of an apology. As for the second option..."


    Ye Ling''s gaze suddenly turned icy, "It''s me sending you to the hospital. Weigh your options."


    Lin Hua was startled but still said with a gloomy face, "One million? Are you robbing me?!"


    "Only you know whether your life is worth one million." Ye Ling said.


    Lin Hua''s face changed unpredictably. One million was indeed not arge sum for his family, but the thought of giving it to Ye Ling made Lin Hua very unwilling.


    He had been beaten up by Ye Ling and still had to give him money?


    But if he didn''t pay, Lin Hua truly believed that Ye Ling would send him to the hospital.

 Chapter 48: 48 A Fool

    "I...I''ll think about it,"


    Lin Hua''s face turned a bit pale.


    Although he was wealthy, that money belonged to his family, and 1 million wasn''t a small amount just for Lin Hua himself.


    "No need to think it over, I''ll make the choice for you,"


    Ye Ling smiled slightly and picked up a teacup from Lin Hua''s desk.


    "What...what are you going to do?"


    Lin Hua''s face changed instantly, showing panic.


    "I''m giving you a second option," Ye Ling said innocently.


    Lin Hua clenched his teeth and said, "Ye Ling, this is the Global Financial Center. If anything happens, it''ll be in the news tomorrow, you better stay calm."


    "I''m calm enough,"


    Ye Ling shrugged, then added, "Besides, yesterday I beat you up so badly, even when the cops came, no reporters showed up! Now I''m puzzled, is it because I''m too handsome and even journalists don''t dare toe near me?"


    "Pfft!"


    Upon hearing this, Wang Meimei and the others immediately burst outughing.


    But Ye Ling was indeed very handsome, something all the girls around acknowledged.


    If it was just about looks, these girls all really liked Ye Ling; after all, he was pleasing to the eye.


    Too bad, this guy''s fashion sense was definitely a loser, being good-looking wasn''t much use in today''s society!


    Only Wang Meimei and a few others knew that Ye Ling had easily made nearly twenty thousand yuan from them the day before.


    "I''ll give you onest chance, which will it be?"


    As he spoke, Ye Ling lifted the teapot as if he was about to strike.


    "I''ll pay! I''ll pay the money!"


    Lin Hua broke out in a cold sweat, he dared not confront Ye Ling physically, because Ye Ling was way out of his league in terms of strength.


    Upon hearing Lin Hua''s words, Ye Ling immediately smiled, revealing a set of sunny, bright white teeth.


    "You''re still quite smart,"


    Ye Ling patted Lin Hua''s shoulder and said with augh, "My bank ount number is XXXX¡­ Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, ount holder''s name is Ye Ling, transfer the money, will you? I''m waiting for you."


    Lin Hua immediately took out his phone and made a call to his mother.


    It was a long conversation and it was unclear what exactly was said, but half an hourter, Ye Ling received a banking notification.


    1 million had been transferred.


    "As expected of the boss of Penins Restaurant, the banks are closed and still, you managed to transfer the money so quickly,"


    Ye Ling showed a satisfied smile.


    "I''ll let you off this time, but if you dare to mess with me again, it won''t be as simple as 1 million, got it?"


    "Mm."


    Lin Hua nodded, but his expression was dark enough to drip water.


    Ye Ling knew that this guy definitely was not holding back any good intentions.


    However, Ye Ling wasn''t afraid of him. He would deal with whatever came his way, and what he really feared was running out of money to spend.


    Lin Hua left directly, not even staying for overtime. It seemed he wouldn''t be continuing to work here in the future.


    Watching him leave, Ye Ling sneered and said to Liu Qiao''er, "Go ahead and eat, but this wasn''t made by me, it''s bought from a street stall."


    "Hey handsome, with your casual talk of hundreds of thousands, can''t you dine at some upscale ce and buy some good food for your girlfriend? What if our beautiful Liu ends up with a stomachache?" Wang Meimei teased.


    "Those fancy ces don''t necessarily serve food that''s tastier than the street stalls, and if she does get a tummy ache, I can rub her belly for her,"


    Ye Lingughed as he looked at Liu Qiao''er.


    "You jerk!"


    Liu Qiao''er''s face turned crimson, her adorably dazed expression made Ye Lingugh heartily.


    It wasn''t until around 10 o''clock that Liu Qiao''er and the others got off work.


    After tidying up the desk, Liu Qiao''er happily linked arms with Ye Ling and walked toward the exit.


    However, as they entered the elevator, they ran into Han Qingxin.


    Seeing how close Liu Qiao''er and Ye Ling were, Han Qingxin didn''t know why, but she suddenly felt a bit displeased.


    "You two, could you show a little ss? There''s a way to unt your rtionship, you know?" Han Qingxin said.


    Hearing this, Liu Qiao''er hastily let go of Ye Ling''s arm.


    Wang Meimeiughed and said, "Director Han, you''re not jealous, are you? Why don''t you mind when Xiao Li and others show affection here?"


    Han Qingxin was taken aback, her face reddening slightly as she red at Wang Meimei.


    But Wang Meimei was unfazed, especially since it was after hours, and besides, Han Qingxin wasn''t that scary of a person.


    Ye Ling nced over Han Qingxin and chuckled, "What''s the matter? Can''t I pick up my wife without you getting involved?"


    "Don''t talk nonsense!"


    Liu Qiao''er quickly punched Ye Ling.


    "Your wife?"


    Han Qingxin curled her lips and said, "You sure move fast. Just don''t forget, you''re still my bodyguard, and I''ve paid you."


    Ye Ling shrugged his shoulders, saying nothing.


    When the elevator reached the first floor, Han Qingxin stepped out and said, "I''ll call you tomorrow morning, help me with something."


    "I''m not free tomorrow."


    "Then the day after tomorrow."


    "The day after might not work either."


    Han Qingxin immediately spun around, ring at Ye Ling, "You big hooligan, will apanying me for a bit kill you? Besides, this is part of your job. Are you going to back out now?"


    Ye Ling was taken aback and said, "Are you asking me to help you with work, or just to apany you for a bit?"


    Realizing her slip, Han Qingxin quickly walked outside, adding, "To help with work!"


    "Fine, I''ll call you if I have time."


    Han Qingxin didn''t even respond, walking away without looking back.


    "Ye Ling, Qing Xin seemed so strange today¡­" Liu Qiao''er said naively.


    "You little fool, better keep an eye on your boyfriend. Who knows, someone might snatch him away someday."


    Wang Meimei gently tapped Liu Qiao''er''s head and shook her head resignedly as she left.


    This idiot, can''t she see why Han Qingxin was behaving like that?


    Liu Qiao''er, with her mouth gaped open, stood there for a moment before asking, "Ye Ling, what did Meimei mean by that?"


    Ye Ling: "¡­"


    ...


    So the two of them ambled back home.


    Liu Qiao''er patted her belly and pouted, "I''m hungry again¡­"


    Ye Ling was exasperated, but since this girl had a strong appeal, he went ahead and made some more food.


    Luckily, Ye Ling had bought some extra groceries; otherwise, there wouldn''t have been much at home to eat.


    "Shall we go to your house again tomorrow afternoon? I''m nning to buy a car in the morning. We can''t always take the bus, and this way, at least I can pick you up and drop you off," Ye Ling said.


    After swallowing the food in her mouth, Liu Qiao''er replied, "But you took so much money from Lin Hua, won''t he use you of robbery?"


    "He wouldn''t dare."


    Ye Ling snorted coldly, "Besides, even if he did use me, it would be useless. Have you forgotten how I got out today?"


    "Speaking of which, I really owe Han the beauty a big thank you."


    "Oh¡­"


    Liu Qiao''er seemed somewhat displeased, and as for why, who knows.

 Chapter 49: 49 Buying a Car

    The next day, Liu Qiao''er got up early.


    After applying a beautiful makeup, Liu Qiao''er''s stomach growled loudly. She kicked open Ye Ling''s bedroom door and flipped him out of the nkets.


    Food was absolutely more important to Liu Qiao''er than money.


    "Lazy pig, get up already!" Liu Qiao''er shouted.


    But after shouting, Liu Qiao''er froze.


    Ye Ling had a habit of sleeping naked.


    Of course, that wasn''t the case in his past life.


    It wasn''t forfort that he slept naked, but rather because, while Ye Ling slept, the "Nine Nether Emperor Technique" would cultivate on its own, and removing clothes would speed up the absorption of spiritual energy.


    If it weren''t for a bit of modesty during the day, Ye Ling probably would have taken up streaking as well.


    Liu Qiao''er had thought Ye Ling wore pajamas, so when she uncovered him...


    "Ahh!!!"


    After a moment of shock, Liu Qiao''er let out a scream and turned to run.


    However, by that time Ye Ling had already woken up, and having just had a steamy dream, how could he let this little girl who had walked right into his room just run off like that.


    He caught Liu Qiao''er in one motion, and with a shocked cry, she fell back onto the bed.


    "You dare to enter my room without my permission?"


    Ye Ling''s gaze swept over Liu Qiao''er as he said with a smile, "Little girl, tell me, how shall I punish you?"


    "I... I..."


    Liu Qiao''er''s face waspletely red, her ears burning, and she simply didn''t know what to say.


    "A kiss? A touch? Or maybe..."


    Ye Ling winked, and without finishing his sentence, Liu Qiao''er knew exactly what he meant.


    "I''ll go make you breakfast!"


    Liu Qiao''er said as she tried to run again, but she couldn''t escape Ye Ling''s strong grasp.


    "I can cook breakfast myself, so there''s no need to trouble you. Now, it''s time we talked about us," Ye Ling said, and his lips went straight for hers.


    Liu Qiao''er quickly closed her eyes. She had already experienced this once before, so this time it wasn''t as frantic.


    However, Liu Qiao''er clearly wasn''t ready and began to struggle fiercely after a moment.


    Seeing this, Ye Ling sighed internally and let go of Liu Qiao''er.


    "If you dare to do that again in the future, the punishment won''t be just this. Understand?" Ye Ling said.


    Liu Qiao''er dared not answer and immediately ran out with her face flushed.


    Ye Ling muttered to himself, got dressed, freshened up, and started making breakfast.


    For the entire morning, Liu Qiao''er was blushing delicately.


    Being kissed by Ye Ling this time, she didn''t struggle. Instead, she felt a reluctance to let go.


    Liu Qiao''er felt like she was in a dream.


    She had known Ye Ling for a total of only two days, hadn''t she?


    She had once dreamed about her Prince Charming appearing in a very romantic way, then she would y hard to get, and it would take at least two or three years to be with that person.


    But now, in just these short two days, she had been forcefully kissed twice.


    And, the second time, she didn''t want to struggle at all, letting Ye Ling kiss her!


    Liu Qiao''er truly couldn''t believe she would do such a thing.


    ...


    Meanwhile, in a luxurious vi at Lanhai Apartments.


    Lin Hua sat on the sofa, and standing in front of him was a stocky, middle-aged man with a center-parted hairstyle.


    This middle-aged man had an expressionless face, but there was an almost imperceptible killer aura emanating from him.


    Facing him, Lin Hua felt as though he was confronting a mountain, which was quite oppressive.


    "2 million, right?"


    Lin Hua dropped a bank card on the coffee table and said, "There''s a deposit of one million here, if you can kill that bastard, I''ll add another half a million."


    "Photograph."


    The middle-aged man said indifferently.


    Lin Hua managed to produce a photograph of Ye Ling from somewhere and handed it to the middle-aged man.


    After a few nces, the middle-aged man left the vi.


    "Ye Ling, you fucking love money, don''t you? Wait until you''re in the Underworld, I''ll burn a huge pile of hell money for you!"


    Thinking back on the previous events, Lin Hua felt a surge of intense hatred towards Ye Ling rising in his heart.


    When had someone of his status, the great Young Master Lin, ever suffered such a loss?


    This middle-aged man was the hitman hired by Lin Hua.


    Even though he was only a third-rate killer from the Netherworld''s gates, Lin Hua believed he was more than enough to deal with Ye Ling.


    ...


    After breakfast, Ye Ling dressed up a bit and left the vi with Liu Qiao''er.


    Considering he was going to visit Liu Qiao''er''s family, he certainly couldn''t go wearing just boxer shorts, could he?


    However, Ye Ling''s handsome appearance after dressing up did cause Liu Qiao''er to stare nkly for a moment.


    "Handsome, huh?"


    Ye Ling teased, hooking Liu Qiao''er''s cute nose with his finger.


    Liu Qiao''er immediately snapped back to reality, retorting with a coquettish snort, "There are plenty who are handsomer than you, you''re not that great!"


    They took a taxi to the city center where there was a street filled with car dealerships of various brands.


    Ye Ling was someone who enjoyed the finer things, and naturally nned to buy a good car, if not for safety andfort, then at least to show off a bit!


    But the money he had on hand, Ye Ling felt, was not enough.


    Besides buying medicinal herbs, Ye Ling also nned to buy some jade with spiritual energy, carve it into talismans, and set up several formations in the courtyard outside the vi.


    One of them was to be a Spirit Gathering Array.


    Ye Ling thought that constantly buying herbs was not a sustainable solution.


    Leaving aside theposition of these herbs, the cost was also a significant expense.


    If he could get some fresh herbs to nt in the yard, with a Spirit Gathering Array, they would surely be far better than those so-called ''century-aged'' traditional Chinese herbs.


    The expenses for the herbs and jade didn''t worry Ye Ling much.


    What he cared about the most was his cultivation.


    Relying solely on the little spiritual energy avable on Earth was definitely not enough.


    Ye Ling thought of manufacturing Elixir Pills to enhance his cultivation by consuming them.


    The amount of money needed for this was substantial.


    So, after much consideration, Ye Ling still felt like he was poor.


    "What kind of car do you want to buy?"


    Getting out of the taxi, Liu Qiao''er excitedly said.


    Ye Ling nced at the girl and wondered why it seemed as if she was the one buying the car.


    In reality, in Liu Qiao''er''s heart, Ye Ling''s concerns had already be her own.


    "What kind of car do you like?" asked Ye Ling with a smile.


    "I think anything is fine, just get a decent family sedan. Luxury cars are too expensive, and they require lots of money for maintenance and fuel consumption," said Liu Qiao''er.


    "I didn''t expect my future wife to be so frugal," Ye Ling said with augh.


    Liu Qiao''er let out a coy snort, "Of course!"


    A decent car was something like a Buick Regal, a Volkswagen Bora, or a Passat.


    If they were looking for something even cheaper, it would be a domestic brand.


    "Sir, pleasee in and have a look, we just got the new Chery Arrizo 7 in stock. Even if you don''t buy it, you can take it for a test drive," said a slim girl as she approached Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er.


    They found themselves in front of the Chery dealership just then.

 Chapter 50: 50 The Angry Liu Qiaoer

    Everyone was already so enthusiastic, I had to give them some face, right?


    Moreover, Ye Ling hadn''t made up his mind about which car to buy, so he might as well go in and take a look.


    However, Liu Qiao''er did spot a problem and tugged at Ye Ling, asking, "Do you have a driver''s license?"


    "What''s a driver''s license? Is it edible?" Ye Ling said.


    Liu Qiao''er: "..."


    Of course, Ye Ling did have a driver''s license, the original Ye Ling had got it while he was in university.


    "Sir, I''m salesperson Xiao Yang, pleasee take a look at this Chery Arrizo 7, it''s not only beautifully designed but alsoes with..."


    Xiao Yang was so enthusiastic it was almost deadly. After pouring Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er two sses of water, she quickly started to exin the features.


    Overall, Ye Ling didn''t really listen to what she said, but he did like this model of car quite a bit.


    "It''s just that the discement is a little small," Ye Ling muttered.


    The car''s discement was 1.6L, with a higher configuration avable in 2.0L.


    Besides, Ye Ling felt that domestic car engines couldn''tpare to joint-venture and imported cars.


    They had the same discement, but definitely not the same horsepower, and the lifespan was shorter too.


    Of course, Ye Ling didn''t really care about the shorter lifespan, what he needed was speed.


    "Sir, the 2.0L is really enough, and those above 2.0L, their prices are high, aren''t they? Our domestic cars have changed a lot, they are on the right track now. You can take it for a test drive first."


    Seeing that Ye Ling seriously considered buying, Xiao Yang got even more excited.


    "Then let''s take it for a test drive," Ye Ling said.


    Although he had never driven before, with the memory of the former Ye Ling, he just needed a little time to get used to it, and then Ye Ling started to speed off.


    Xiao Yang and Liu Qiao''er were both in the car, along with a master who came along for the test drive. When Ye Ling stopped the car, all three were pale, and Xiao Yang started vomiting in the distance.


    "Sorry about that, I drove a bit fast," Ye Ling said.


    At that moment, the master red at him.


    You call that fast?


    If that gas tank had been in the front, you would have damn well stepped on the elerator right into the tank!


    "I''ll drive us back," the master said.


    Ye Ling nodded in resignation, "Okay."


    Actually, with Ye Ling''s remarkable vision, his eyes were like high-speed ss. When driving at 150 miles per hour, he felt as if it were only 80.


    Back at the 4S dealership, Xiao Yang, though feeling a bit ill, still professionally started exining the features again.


    Ye Ling waved his hand and said, "I''ll take this one."


    "Sir, you really have a good eye. We just received a batch of new cars. Although they were already reserved, isn''t it fortunate? If you pay now, you''ll be able to get your car very soon."


    Xiao Yang excitedly led Ye Ling to the payment area, knowing that selling such a car meant a nicemission for them.


    After handling the paperwork simply, Ye Ling drove straight to Liu Qiao''er''s house.


    On the way, the domestic Chery was driven like an urban Ferrari by Ye Ling, leaving countless drivers cursing behind him.


    Ye Ling was somewhat surprised by Liu Qiao''er though; even when he drove up to 130 in the city, she sat there like it was nothing.


    "You''re not carsick?" he asked.


    "Nope!" she answered.


    Liu Qiao''er shook her little head, her adorable appearance made Ye Ling really want to kiss her again.


    It originally took more than an hour by bus from the city center to Liu Qiao''er''s home, but Ye Ling made it in half an hour.


    This area was already in the suburbs, close to the sea, with the sea breeze carrying the fishy smell of the ocean, refreshing and invigorating.


    Liu Qiao''er''s home was also in the countryside, surrounded by mountains on three sides and the sea on one side. Many developers hade here to develop thend and had even built a huge shipyard that was said to have an investment of over 8 billion yuan.


    Liu Qiao''er''s home was just a simple tile house, iparable to those vis. The house looked somewhat shabby, and it was evident that life had been difficult in recent years due to her father''s illness.


    However, as soon as Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er walked in, they heard an angry curse: "Get out!"


    "Uncle Liu, there''s no need to get so angry. I''m also doing this for your own good, aren''t I?"


    A young man''s voice came from inside the house: "I''m sincere about Qiao''er. As long as you agree to marry her off to me, this 300,000 will be considered my bride price to you. Then, you''ll have money to get your illness treated quickly, right?"


    "Pang Dahai, do you even know what sort of person you are? Even if I, Liu Yuandong, were to die, I would absolutely not let Qiao''er marry you. Get out!"


    The roar rose again, mixed with several coughs.


    "Humph, Liu Yuandong, don''t be ungrateful."


    "I''m telling you, there isn''t a woman Pang Dahai wants that he can''t have!"


    "It''s fine if you don''t let her marry me, but don''t regret it when I take care of Liu Qiao''er one of these days, and then you won''t even get this 300,000!"


    "Pang Dahai, get out of my house, get out!!"


    A woman''s sobbing came through, clearly in tears.


    "Humph, Liu Yuandong, just sit at home and wait for death!"


    Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er only heard footstepsing from inside the house, and then they saw a man with a face full of fat, weighing at least 200 kilograms, looking like a giant tangyuan.


    Pang Dahai also saw Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er, but he ignored Ye Ling outright.


    "Qiao''er? You''re back?"


    Pang Dahai''s eyes lit up slightly as he ogled Liu Qiao''er''s perfectly stunning figure, swallowing hard.


    "These breasts, this figure, this cute little face, I''ve got to have her!"


    Pang Dahai hadn''t expected that just a few months of not seeing her, Liu Qiao''er had blossomed to such an extent.


    The natural ditziness that emanated from Liu Qiao''er was like that of a Barbie doll, stirring a strong desire inside Pang Dahai to conquer her.


    "Pang Dahai, what are you doing at my house again?"


    Liu Qiao''er obviously knew Pang Dahai and was not in a good mood having heard the conversation a moment ago.


    "Qiao''er, I missed you and wanted toe see you!"


    Pang Dahai rubbed his hands together, almost wanting to pluck his eyeballs out and throw them into Liu Qiao''er''s deep crevices.


    "My family doesn''t wee you, please leave!" Liu Qiao''er said angrily.


    "Aw,e on. It was quite the journey to get here, and now you''re sending me away?"


    As he spoke, Pang Dahai took out an exquisite box from the back pocket of his pants.


    "Look, this is a ne I bought for you. As long as you agree to me, there will be plenty more of these things in the future. How about it?"


    Pang Dahai had initially wanted to pretend to be a gentleman, but upon seeing Liu Qiao''er, all he could think about was wanting toy her down immediately.


    Pang Dahai had seen plenty of women withrge breasts, but they were all 100 percent surgically enhanced. He had never had a natural one like Liu Qiao''er''s.


    "I don''t care for your ne, just get out!"


    An icy frost covered Liu Qiao''er''s pretty face. Ye Ling had never seen her this angry before.

 Chapter 51: Chapter 51: No More Bragging?

    "Qiao''er, I really like you!"


    Pang Dahai still shamelessly said, "As long as you agree to me, everything is negotiable. BMW? Mercedes-Benz? Diamonds? Or is it money? Whatever I can afford, I won''t be stingy!"


    He waspletely smitten with Liu Qiao''er, initially thinking that 300,000 yuan was too much to offer, but now he felt that even 3 million yuan would be worth it if he could spend just one night with Liu Qiao''er!


    "Is money all you see in your eyes?"


    Liu Qiao''er sneered, "Have you forgotten when you were little and your family had no money, it was my father who helped you out? Now that you''re rich, you speak to my dad like that. Are you even human?"


    Pang Dahai''s face changed, and at this point, even his thick skin couldn''t handle it anymore.


    "Liu Qiao''er, don''t bring up childhood matters. I''ve already repaid the money I owed your family. I, Pang Dahai, owe your family nothing!" Pang Dahai snorted coldly.


    Liu Qiao''erughed angrily.


    "Yeah, your family doesn''t owe mine anything, but remember this ¡ª if it weren''t for the money my dad lent to your family back then, you might not even be alive right now!"


    "Liu Qiao''er, don''t push your luck!"


    Pang Dahai''s face immediately turned malicious, "I wanted to treat you well, and you won''t agree, right? Fine, I''ll tell you today that even if I have to force you, I just need to pay some money to handle it!"


    "If you don''t agree now, you''ll be toote to agreeter. I''ll make sure you regret it for the rest of your life!"


    With that, Pang Dahai intended to leave.


    However, at that moment, a tall figure stood in front of Pang Dahai.


    It was only then that Pang Dahai realized there was another person standing there.


    After sizing up Ye Ling, Pang Dahai immediatelyughed.


    "Kid, dare to block my way? You should ask around within ten miles who Pang Dahai is. With those tattered clothes you''re wearing, you want to meddle in other people''s business?"


    After speaking, Pang Dahai turned his head back to Liu Qiao''er and sneered, "Don''t tell me he''s your boyfriend."


    "He is my boyfriend, and he''s also my husband. We''ve already been intimate, what now?!" Liu Qiao''er roared.


    Ye Ling was dumbstruck.


    This girl, isn''t she a bit, you know...


    To provoke Liu Qiao''er, this naive girl, to such an extent, Ye Ling couldn''t help but admire Pang Dahai a bit.


    When Pang Dahai heard these words, his face immediately darkened.


    "You crazy woman, to ignore a big boss like me and choose to be with such a pauper, have you lost your mind!"


    "I like him because he is awesome. Can you do that? You''ve gotten so fat; I bet you''re impotent, right? I don''t know how many pills you''ve had to take daily. Not to mention a lousy ne, even if you offered me 10 million yuan, I wouldn''t give a damn about you!"


    Liu Qiao''er, trembling with anger, felt disgusted recalling how they used to y together as children.


    Ye Ling touched his nose, feeling a bit embarrassed.


    Am I really that amazing? Howe I don''t know about it myself?


    "Fine, you''re the tough one!"


    Pang Dahai, also enraged by Liu Qiao''er''s scolding, sneered, "Just wait, you''ll regret it!"


    After saying that, Pang Dahai tried to leave again.


    But that tall figure stood there like a utility pole, and Pang Dahai simply couldn''t get past.


    "Are you f*cking determined to meddle in this?"


    Pang Dahai, who was only about 1.7 meters tall, had to look up at Ye Ling as he spoke.


    Ye Ling smiled slightly, "Pang Dahai, right?"


    "Yeah, so what?" Pang Dahai said arrogantly.


    "That BMW 7 Series outside, that''s yours, right?"


    "Hmph, at least you have some insight. Jealous, huh?"


    As Pang Dahai spoke, it was as if he was snorting through his nose.


    "Come on,e with me outside."


    Ye Ling said this as he walked out of the room.


    Pang Dahai frowned and thought to himself that this guy wouldn''t dare to do anything to him, so he followed him out.


    "Bang!"


    Before long, a huge thud echoed inside the room.


    Then came the sound of breaking ss, followed by Pang Dahai''s screams and the whining noise of a car as if it had been severely hit.


    Lin Qiao''er was startled and hurried out.


    She saw Pang Dahai''s portly figure already in the driver''s seat, continuously screaming.


    The front windshield of the BMW waspletely shattered.


    Perhaps because of the strong vibration, the windows on both the driver and passenger sides had also broken.


    "Ye Ling, you..."


    Liu Qiao''er couldn''t believe it. Could it be that Ye Ling had lifted Pang Dahai and forcefully mmed him into it?


    How strong he must be!


    Remembering what she had just said to Pang Dahai, Liu Qiao''er''s pretty face turned red.


    With this guy''s strength¡­ could he reallyst two hours?


    Ye Ling had no idea that this girl''s thoughts could wander in such a situation.


    pping his hands together, Ye Ling smiled and said, "The car is not bad, a shame it''s not paired with the right person."


    "Fuck your mother, I''m going to kill you!!!"


    Pang Dahai roared in anger,pletely forgetting that Ye Ling had just thrown him into the car.


    Ye Ling''s eyes turned cold, and he walked to the passenger side and kicked the door with a bang.


    An astonishing thing happened!


    The door caved in, a huge footprint appeared, and it pressed hard against Pang Dahai''s buttocks.


    "Ah!!"


    With such a push, Pang Dahai''s head hit the steering wheel immediately, letting out another scream.


    Liu Qiao''er panted rapidly, her chest heaving up and down.


    Is this even human?


    Looking at Ye Ling''s lean appearance, though he was quite tall, he shouldn''t have such immense strength!


    Ye Ling jumped onto the hood of the BMW and pped Pang Dahai''s face twice with the back of his hand.


    On Pang Dahai''s already bloody face, tworge handprints appeared immediately.


    "Not acting tough now? Weren''t you incredibly arrogant just now?" Ye Ling said.


    Pang Dahai also sobered up by this point. How could he beat someone with such strength?


    Even if he could, he damned well couldn''t get out!


    "Fine, tell me your name. If I don''t kill you today, I''ll damn well take your surname!" Pang Dahai shouted.


    Ever since he became wealthy, Pang Dahai had never suffered such a loss.


    This BMW, worth close to two million, was brand new. Looking at it now, it was practically totaled.


    "Ye Ling, ''Ye'' as in leaf, ''Ling'' as in fierce, Ye Ling."


    Ye Ling spoke indifferently and added, "But it seems you still have quite a bit of spring in your step, huh? Still have the energy to talk smack, right?"


    "Fine, before you kill me, I''ll send you to the hospital first!"


    "Bang!"


    "Ah!!!"


    Ear-piercing screams suddenly spread far and wide.

 Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Really 100 Times?

    After giving that damned fatty a thorough beating, Ye Ling finally felt some relief.


    In fact, when Pang Dahai mentioned those things about Liu Qiao''er, Ye Ling had already harbored the intention to kill.


    If it had not been for the fact that he was only at the early stage of Houtian, Ye Ling would have really killed the bastard.


    Once again, Ye Ling wanted to quickly increase his cultivation level.


    Liu Qiao''er felt somewhat distressed seeing Pang Dahai being beaten up like that by Ye Ling.


    But when she thought of how Pang Dahai had treated her family, thepassion disappeared immediately.


    However, Liu Qiao''er was a bit confused, as Ye Ling seemed to be very angry as well. What was he angry about? Could it be... because of me?


    At that thought, a warm feeling surged through Liu Qiao''er''s heart, and she found Ye Ling more and more attractive.


    If she had such a boyfriend, she really wouldn''t be bullied in the future!


    "Wife, what did you just say about me?" Ye Ling approached with a smile.


    Liu Qiao''er was startled, "What did I say?"


    "You forgot so quickly?"


    Ye Ling blinked, leaned towards Liu Qiao''er''s ear and whispered, "You said I couldst two hours? And make youfortable? We''ve already done it 100 times?"


    Liu Qiao''er''s face immediately turned red; those were words of anger, and she had not even thought about what she was saying.


    "Am I really that impressive? How about, when we return, we give it a try?" Ye Ling teased with a chuckle.


    "You... Dream on!"


    Liu Qiao''er hastily turned around and ran into the house.


    Just then, a middle-aged woman came out of the house, clearly having heard Pang Dahai''s screams as well.


    This middle-aged woman was Lin Qiao''er''s mother, Zhang Yuhua.


    Zhang Yuhua looked to be in her fifties, with reddened eyes that clearly showed she had just been crying.


    "Mom..."


    Seeing the haggard appearance of Zhang Yuhua, Lin Qiao''er''s delicate body shuddered, and tears flowed.


    "Qiao''er has returned, huh? I heard your voice just now."


    Zhang Yuhua quickly wiped the tears from her face, not wanting to worry Liu Qiao''er.


    "What... what happened here?"


    Upon seeing Pang Dahai curled up in the BMW with a bloody face, Zhang Yuhua was startled.


    "Good afternoon, Auntie."


    Ye Ling stepped forward and smiled, "This fatty was walking too fast just now, and identally bumped right into the car. That''s why I say, you can''t eat too much and get fat, like me, this is much better."


    Upon hearing this, Pang Dahai''s mood churned like waves.


    He swore that if he could still drive now, he would definitely run this bastard over!


    Zhang Yuhua was taken aback and looked at Liu Qiao''er with confusion.


    Liu Qiao''er''s cherry lips parted as she said, "Mom, I don''t know what happened either, I just saw Pang Dahai like this when I came out."


    After speaking, Liu Qiao''er gave Ye Ling a stern nce.


    There''s a limit to bluffing, isn''t there?


    By that logic, are those people who weigh 4 or 500 pounds just going to flip a ne if they walk a little faster?


    Zhang Yuhua, after all, was experienced and had her suspicions.


    "Sigh... what''s with people these days? Why enter through the windshield of all ces?"


    Zhang Yuhua shook her head and gestured for Ye Ling toe in.


    At these words, Pang Dahai spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.


    ...


    No one cares about what has be of Pang Dahai.


    Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er wouldn''t care, and Liu Yuandong and his wife would rather he stay in the car forever, never toe out again.


    Liu Yuandongy in bed, covered with a quilt despite the sweltering heat.


    His face was pale, his breathing somewhat unsteady, and at times he would cough violently.


    "Dad, Mom, let me introduce you to my... my friend, Ye Ling," Liu Qiao''er said.


    "It''s Little Ye,e on, have a seat quickly," Zhang Yuhua said.


    Zhang Yuhua hurriedly brought over a chair, saying, "Sorry for the state of our house, don''t mind it."


    "Not at all," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Zhang Yuhua looked at Ye Ling and then at Liu Qiao''er, secretly thinking that her daughter had brought a man home, and he appeared to be about the same age. Could it be¡ª


    Seeing the look in Zhang Yuhua''s eyes, Liu Qiao''er immediately knew what she was thinking.


    "Mom, we''re just ordinary friends..." Liu Qiao''er said coquettishly.


    "Alright, alright, ordinary friends it is. I didn''t say anything; why are you in such a hurry to exin?" Zhang Yuhua said with augh.


    She would have been better off not saying anything; her remark made Liu Qiao''er''s cheeks turn even redder.


    Liu Qiao''er thought to herself, hoping that in her anger earlier, her parents hadn''t heard what she said to Pang Dahai about doing something a hundred times.


    Considering how close their rooms were, and how loud she had been, they must have heard!


    "This is so embarrassing. I''m sure my parents have gotten the wrong idea now..." shemented.


    The more Liu Qiao''er thought about it, the more embarrassed she felt. It was one thing for others to misunderstand, but if her parents misunderstood, it really was somewhat...awkward!


    "Yuhua, don''t just stand there gawking, go make Little Ye a cup of tea," Liu Yuandong said as he noticed Zhang Yuhua eyeing Ye Ling and clearing his throat to speak.


    "Oh, my mind is slipping," Zhang Yuhua said, promptly getting up and leaving the room.


    Liu Qiao''er was too embarrassed to stay seated, so she followed Zhang Yuhua out as well.


    Now only Ye Ling and Liu Yuandong were left in the room.


    "Cough cough..."


    Liu Yuandong coughed, then looking at Ye Ling, he said in a low voice, "You little rascal, was what my daughter said true? You two...a hundred times?"


    Ye Ling''s eyes immediately went wide with shock. Liu Qiao''er''s father was too direct, wasn''t he?


    "Uncle, it''s not like what you think, we..."


    "Hmph, you young man are quite something, able tost two hours. My daughter''s small frame would surely be worn out by you," Liu Yuandongmented as he offered a cigarette to Ye Ling before lighting one for himself, and with a sigh, he added, "Ah... it''s a shame I''m old now and have caught such a disease, burdening both my wife and daughter."


    Ye Ling felt utterly helpless, but seeing Liu Yuandong''s sigh, he too felt a pinch of sadness.


    "Uncle, I''vee this time to treat your illness," Ye Ling suddenly said.


    Liu Yuandong was taken aback and sat up abruptly, "What did you say?"


    As he sat up, the scale-like things on his body became clearly visible to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling frowned; he could clearly sense the toxins on those things.


    "Uncle Liu, pleasey down, and I will take a look at you," Ye Ling said.


    "Can you really cure my illness?" Liu Yuandong asked, skeptical. He had thought Liu Qiao''er had brought back a boyfriend for him to meet before he died.


    "Whether I can cure it or not, I have to examine you first," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Ye Ling was quite confident in treating illnesses on Earth; it just required time.


    Liu Yuandongy down half in doubt, clearly not quite trusting this handsome young man.

 Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Acupuncture in the Eye

    Ye Ling carefully examined the scales-like substances on Liu Yuandong''s body.


    In fact, these were not scales but a kind of toxin.


    However, when there were too many toxins, they would overflow from Liu Yuandong''s body and harden, transforming into this appearance.


    After examining for a while, Ye Ling gently pinched these toxins.


    "Hiss!"


    Liu Yuandong immediately inhaled sharply, appearing to be in great pain.


    "Ye Ling, how is my dad doing?"


    Liu Qiao''er had walked in from outside at this time, asking worriedly.


    Ye Ling didn''t speak but tried to feel Liu Yuandong''s pulse again.


    "Come on, just tell me, how exactly is my dad?" Liu Qiao''er asked anxiously.


    A momentter, Ye Ling let out a sigh of relief and smiled, "It''s alright, the toxins haven''t spread to the heart. Otherwise, Uncle Liu would have really been beyond help."


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes lit up, "Are you saying that you can cure my dad?"


    "Mhm."


    Ye Ling nodded and said, "As long as it hasn''t spread to the heart, I can cure Uncle Liu."


    "Really?!"


    Liu Yuandong once again sat up excitedly, hardly daring to believe it.


    Could this young man really cure the disease that even medical experts couldn''t heal?


    After his burst of excitement, Liu Yuandongy back down on the bed, deted.


    "Little Ye, don''tfort me. As long as you treat Qiao''er well and are truly sincere, even if I die, I would rest in peace."


    "Dad, how can you say such a thing?"


    Liu Qiao''er immediately began to cry, her father was still thinking about her even at such a time.


    "Heh, I know what''s going on with my own illness."


    Liu Yuandong shook his head and forced a smile, "Over these years, we''ve visited countless major hospitals and spent quite a sum, but it still turned out this way. Even if Little Ye can really cure me, it would probably require a lot of money. I don''t want to be a burden on you and your mom anymore. Let it be."


    With that, Liu Yuandong clenched his fists tightly.


    Who would want to die?


    Moreover, with a wife and children, Liu Yuandong still wanted to see Liu Qiao''er marry off beautifully and to see his son Liu Mingzhi get married.


    What a pity!


    He might be able to hold on for a few more years with this illness, but that would depend on medications. The Liu Family really couldn''t afford the cost of those medications any longer.


    "Dad..."


    Liu Qiao''er couldn''t hold back anymore and began to cry audibly while leaning on Liu Yuandong''s bed.


    "You girl, I''m not dead yet, why are you crying?"


    Liu Yuandong smirked weakly, his eyes reddening as well. Read thetest stories on M-VL-em|p,yr


    Seeing this scene, Ye Ling couldn''t help but feel somewhat helpless; he hadn''t even said anything yet, and here they were already crying.


    "Go on, ask your mom to cook some dishes. I think Little Ye is quite alright. I want to have a few drinks with Little Ye at lunch today," Liu Yuandong chuckled.


    Liu Qiao''er was indeed obedient, nodding her little head and about to walk outside.


    "Wait a moment."


    However, Ye Ling suddenly said, "No rush with the meal. Do you have needles at home?"


    "Yes," Liu Qiao''er said.


    Those silver needles had also been specially bought because the major hospital treatments hadn''t worked, so they sought out some traditional Chinese medicine doctors, but in the end, that wasn''t effective either.


    "Bring them to me," Ye Ling said.


    Liu Yuandong looked puzzled, "What do you need the needles for?"


    Ye Ling smiled slightly, "Doesn''t Uncle Liu doubt me? No matter, today I''ll start by clearing the toxins in your body, so you can see for yourself whether I am deceiving you or not."


    Upon hearing there was real hope, Liu Qiao''er quickly ran out.


    Soon, a set of silver needles and a bottle of alcohol appeared in front of Ye Ling.


    After disinfecting the silver needles, Ye Ling only took two.


    "Uncle Liu, this might hurt a bit, so please bear with it," Ye Ling said.


    Liu Yuandong shook his head and replied, "What pain have I not endured over the years? Go ahead, I''m already desperate enough to clutch at straws."


    Ye Ling nodded, opened Liu Yuandong''s left eye with his fingers, and approached with a silver needle.


    Liu Qiao''er was startled and quickly asked, "Ye Ling, where are you going to pierce?"


    "The eye," Ye Ling said.


    "The... the eye?"


    Not just Liu Qiao''er was shocked, even Liu Yuandong was taken aback.


    Acupuncture, including piercing the eye?


    "You''re not just stabbing blindly, are you?" Liu Yuandong thought apprehensively.


    Just thinking about that pain, he knew it would be unbearable.


    "Ye Ling, it''s not that I don''t trust you, but really..."


    Worry showed on the pretty face of Liu Qiao''er, she truly couldn''t understand what her father''s body full of toxins had to do with his eyes?


    "You will understand in a moment."


    Ye Ling looked at Liu Yuandong and only after Liu Yuandong nodded did he approach again with the silver needle.


    In fact, Ye Ling was taking an unconventional approach.


    If it were Earth''s medicine, there would certainly be no talk of piercing the eye.


    But who was Ye Ling? He was the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor!


    What did Earth''s medicine ount to Ye Ling? It was nothing!


    "Ah!!"


    Even though Liu Yuandong clenched his teeth tightly, the moment the silver needle pierced him, he still cried out loudly.


    Instinctively, he wanted to close his eyes, but Ye Ling held them firmly open.


    If he closed his eyes at that moment, all efforts would be wasted.


    "Qiao''er,e over and help me hold this," Ye Ling instructed.


    Upon hearing this, Liu Qiao''er''s delicate body trembled; she couldn''t even bear to look, let alone help.


    "Quickly!" Ye Lingmanded sharply.


    With no other choice, Liu Qiao''er hurried over.


    Seeing her father''s agonized expression, Liu Qiao''er felt her heart ache.


    After Liu Qiao''er held open Liu Yuandong''s left eye, Ye Ling took hold of Liu Yuandong''s right eye, picked up the silver needle, and unhesitatingly pierced it in.


    "Ah!!!"


    Another heart-wrenching scream emanated from Liu Yuandong''s mouth.


    Zhang Yuhua had also arrived by now, knowing that Ye Ling was treating Liu Yuandong; her eyes brimmed with tears.


    Without attempting, she knew the pain must be life-threatening.


    But the next moment, Zhang Yuhua was astounded.


    After Ye Ling''s second needle went in, the scale-like substances on Liu Yuandong''s body started peeling off like ayer of skin.


    10 minutester, theyer of purple-ck ''scales'' hadpletely fallen to the ground!


    Only then did Ye Ling breathe a sigh of relief and pulled the two silver needles out of Liu Yuandong''s eyes.


    Throughout the process, Liu Yuandong passed out more than once or twice but was always roused by Ye Ling using True Qi.


    While passing out did mean not feeling the pain, one mustn''t faint during the acupuncture process.


    "It''s done," Ye Ling said as he let go of his hands.


    Liu Qiao''er quickly grabbed her father''s arm, sobbing, "Dad, it''s over, it''s over..."


    Liu Yuandong''s face was pale as he took deep breaths.


    However, there were no puncture marks in his eyes; it was as if they had never been pierced by the silver needles at all.


    All this was thanks to Ye Ling''s True Qi.

 Chapter 54: Chapter 55: Do You Think Im Stupid?!

    "I... I''m not in pain anymore..."


    After panting for a while, Liu Yuandong suddenly noticed that the ''fish scales'' on his body had all disappeared.


    In an instant, Liu Yuandong abruptly sat up.


    The pain that should have been there now seemed to fall off his body along with the ''fish scales''.


    "I''m not in pain!"


    Liu Yuandong couldn''t believe it and immediately stood up from the bed.


    Ever since contracting this disease, Liu Yuandong had been lying in bed for a full five years.


    But now, he felt the sensation of his feet hitting the ground again.


    "It''s gone... I''m really cured..."


    Liu Yuandong trembled with excitement, "That cold feeling is gone too, I''m not in pain, and... all this filth on me, it''s all fallen off!"


    Liu Qiao''er and Zhang Yuhua both had their eyes wide open.


    They truly couldn''t believe that the ichthyosis, which many major hospitals had failed to cure, was healed by Ye Ling with just two injections?


    But seeing Liu Yuandong walking back and forth, both of them knew, this wasn''t a dream, but reality!


    What they didn''t know was that these two injections, if given by another doctor, would be unthinkable.


    And more importantly, it was Ye Ling''s True Qi.


    Without this True Qi, if Liu Yuandong had fainted midway, he might have died right there.


    Just on this point, there was no one else on the entire Earth, but Ye Ling, who could do it.


    "Old Liu!"


    Zhang Yuhua cried tears of joy and threw herself onto Liu Yuandong.


    Over the years because of Liu Yuandong''s illness, she had given so much, how could she not be excited?


    "Haha, I''m really cured, Yuhua, I, Liu Yuandong, am truly cured!!"


    Liu Yuandongughed heartily, hugging his wife tightly.


    Ye Ling smiled and said, "Uncle Liu, please don''t get too excited yet, as you''re notpletely cured. There are still some toxins inside your body; if you don''tpletely eradicate them, they might re up again."


    Hearing this, Liu Yuandong was stunned and quickly grabbed Ye Ling''s hand, saying, "Ye, thank you, Uncle Liu thanks you! As long as this disease can bepletely cured, even if it means getting pricked 20 more times, 200 more times, Uncle Liu is willing!"


    "That won''t be necessary."


    Ye Ling shook his head and said, "In theing days, I''ll concoct some medicine for you. After taking it about five times or so, the toxins will bepletely expelled, and by then, you''ll be able to recover fully."


    "Really?"


    Hearing that he wouldn''t have to endure that pain again, Liu Yuandong was even more excited.


    "So in the future... I can get out of bed and walk around at will?"


    "Of course, and if you still want to go out to sea, once the toxins arepletely expelled, you can go back to the sea without worrying about contracting this disease again," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "Hahaha, that''s great, that''s fantastic!"


    Liu Yuandong held onto Ye Ling''s hand tightly, simply at a loss for words.


    Ye Ling said awkwardly, "Uncle Liu, if you keep holding on like this, my hand will break..."


    "Oh, haha, look at me, I was so happy I got all muddled up."


    Liu Yuandong quickly released Ye Ling''s hand and turned to Zhang Yuhua, "Wife, hurry, go get two jars of good wine. Once I''mpletely cured, I''ll be able to support you all again!"


    Zhang Yuhua wiped away her tears and looked gratefully at Ye Ling before turning to leave.


    "Auntie, there''s no need for wine. You can''t drink before the disease is totally cleared up," Ye Ling said. He then turned to Liu Yuandong, "And Uncle Liu, the sea can be dangerous. I advise you not to drink. Drinking too much isn''t good for your health either."


    "Okay, okay, I won''t drink anymore, no more drinking..."


    Liu Yuandong now listened to everything Ye Ling said; in his heart, Ye Ling was the most amazing divine doctor under heaven and earth!


    Ye Ling smiled slightly and winked at Liu Qiao''er.


    Grateful, Liu Qiao''er''s delicate body also trembled continuously. If her father hadn''t been there, she really would have liked to nt a firm kiss on Ye Ling.


    Over the years, Liu Yuandong had suffered from his illness, and Liu Qiao''er''s heart had always been pressed by a dark cloud.


    Now it was finally over, the dark cloud had dispersed atst.


    Liu Qiao''er felt as if a mountain that had weighed down on her for five years had finally vanished.


    At noon, Zhang Yuhua prepared a whole table of dishes and also called Liu Mingzhi, who was in high school.


    Liu Mingzhi''s high school was in Deyun County, and Lanxi Vige where the Liu Family lived was located within Deyun County, less than a half-hour''s drive away.


    This was definitely the most sumptuous meal that Liu Yuandong''s family had eaten in thest five years.


    "Pang Dahai is still in the car. It looks like he''s passed out. What should we do?"


    Zhang Yuhua whispered to Liu Qiao''er.


    Ye Ling heard their conversation and said, "Auntie, it''s alright, let him stay passed out there. He won''t die anyway."


    Zhang Yuhua felt a bit of pity at first but thinking about what Pang Dahai had said to Liu Yuandong before, not only did she not feel pity anymore, but anger also started to re up inside her.


    "Hmph, that brat, seeing Qiao''er getting prettier and prettier, set his sights on her. When we didn''t agree, he immediately changed his face. He''s really not a good thing!"


    "And Qiao''er has little Ye to look after her, don''t she? When youpare Pang Dahai with little Ye, hecks height, looks, and what else does he have apart from some stinky money? We really don''t care about that!" Liu Yuandong also said.


    "Dad..."


    Liu Qiao''er coquettishly rebuked, as she and Ye Ling hadn''t officially be boyfriend and girlfriend yet.


    "Still want to exin? You''ve done it 100 times, and then there''s the whole two-hour thing. You think I''m a fool?"


    Liu Yuandong seemed exceedingly happy as he said, "But little Ye is indeed a good kid, and he also saved your dad''s life. As long as he treats you well in the future, we mustn''t let him down, you know?"


    Liu Qiao''er opened her mouth wide.


    Those words, her parents had indeed heard them!


    She nearly wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.


    Ye Ling also felt a little embarrassed.


    Liu Qiao''er had spoken out of anger, dragging him into it as well.


    If it really had been 100 times, that would be one thing, but the key point was that he hadn''t even done it once!


    Isn''t this getting shot while lying down!


    "You old rascal, what are you saying, look how embarrassed our daughter is!" Zhang Yuhua scolded Liu Yuandong with a hit.


    "Ah, I''m just an old confused man, an old confused man. Don''t mind me, little Ye, don''t take it to heart, huh."


    Liu Yuandong''s face turned red, secretly thinking that he really got overexcited.


    These words, it''s one thing to say them to Ye Ling, but how could he say them in front of his daughter?


    "It''s nothing." Ye Ling smiled.


    Take it to heart?


    As if he would give a damn!


    The guy was probably even looking forward to it.


    Just then, a 17 or 18-year-old boy walked in through the door, almost 1.8 meters tall, still dressed in a school uniform.


    It was Liu Qiao''er''s younger brother, Liu Mingzhi.

 Chapter 56 Watch Your Mouth

    Hearing what Chen Yongqiang said, another man in his fifties also followed up, "That''s right, Qiao''er, Pang Dahai now is rolling in cash. I heard he spent around two million on a car. If you marry him, you''re sure to livefortably in the future."


    "Hmph, if you could marry Pang Dahai, he definitely wouldn''t skimp on the dowry for your family. Then, your dad wouldn''t have to work so hard, and your family would have the money to pay us back too, right?"


    Everyone was pitching in with their ownments, and the topic revolved around Liu Qiao''er and Pang Dahai.


    Liu Qiao''er hadn''t figured things out yet, but Liu Yuandong and his wife had.


    "I see why you''re all acting like this, you''re actually working for Pang Dahai!"


    Liu Yuandong snorted coldly, "Pang Dahai indeed has money, but do you have any idea how he got it? If I let Qiao''er marry him, who knows how he might mistreat herter!"


    "Old Liu, what you said isn''t right."


    Chen Yongqiang said, "Pang Dahai apparently is dealing in something... oh, right, seafood wholesaling. It''s said he ns toe back to the vige to expand his business soon. Don''t believe those rumors and wrong Pang Dahai."


    "Dahai?"


    Zhang Yuhua said, "Old Chen, I remember you were the one who spread that news, weren''t you? How did it turn into a rumor? You''re calling him ''Dahai'' quite affectionately, huh!"


    Chen Yongqiang''s face changed. They were just farmers; how could they have so many schemes?


    But even if his motives were revealed, Chen Yongqiang wasn''t afraid.


    "Dahai did say that if Qiao''er marries him, he''ll give the Liu Family a dowry of 400,000. That''s 400,000! Tell me, how much can you earn working yourself to death for a year? With that 400,000, you could pay off the famine debt, and even have some left over to build a house for Yun Zhi!"


    Chen Yongqiang softened his tone, trying to persuade Liu Yuandong.


    You should know, the promise Liu Yuandong made to them was that if this deal went through, each family would get 10,000!


    10,000 was an absolutely significant sum for these ordinary fishermen.


    "I couldn''t care less about Pang Dahai''s filthy money. With his character, he still thinks he''s worthy of my sister? Ridiculous!" scoffed Liu Yunzhi.


    "Old Liu, think it over carefully, am I not right?"


    Chen Yongqiang looked towards Liu Yuandong, thinking to himself howe he hadn''t had such a beautiful daughter?


    If it were him, he wouldn''t hesitate to marry her off for not just 400,000, but even for 200,000.


    "You all can leave now, I won''t agree to Pang Dahai''s conditions. Besides, my daughter already has a boyfriend, so you don''t need to worry about her," said Liu Yuandong.


    "Boyfriend?"


    It was only then that Chen Yongqiang noticed Ye Ling and said sarcastically, "You''re not talking about him, are you? I saw that small car outside too; it looked like a... Chery, was it? How does thatpare to Pang Dahai''s BMW? Old Liu, I advise you to think it over, don''t waste your daughter''s prime years."


    "You know about Chery?"


    Ye Ling nced over Chen Yongqiang and chuckled, "Then let me tell you, that battered BMW outside is Pang Dahai''s."


    How could Chen Yongqiang not know? He had seen it when he arrived.


    "Even if his BMW is old, it''s still better than your Chery. One tire costs more than your whole car!" Chen Yongqiang jeered, then turned to Liu Yuandong and said, "Well? Have you thought it through? There''s no such shop beyond this vige, and as for the debt, we must have it settled today."


    "You¡ª"


    Liu Yuandong red at Chen Yongqiang furiously.


    After a while, he waved his hand and said, "Fine, I genuinely don''t have the money to pay you all right now, just take whatever you fancy."


    Chen Yongqiang''s heart skipped a beat; he really didn''t care for the things in the Liu Family home.


    But now he was in too deep to back out. Today he would just take something at random and return tomorrow to demand more.


    "This is Liu Yuandong''s own suggestion, everybody start moving things!" Chen Yongqiang shouted.


    "Wait a second!"


    Just then, Ye Ling suddenly stood up and said to Chen Yongqiang, "So it''s about the money, right? Fine, bring me all the IOUs you have."


    "What do you even amount to? We''re asking Liu Yuandong for money, did we ask you?" Chen Yongqiang cursed.


    Ye Ling''s face darkened, and pointing at Chen Yongqiang, he said, "You''re not young anymore, you''d better watch your mouth."


    "Heh, I don''t believe this. A little brat whose whiskers haven''t even grown in yet, daring to intimidate me here?"


    As Chen Yongqiang spoke, he walked over to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling did not make a move, after all, no matter what, these people were Liu Yuandong''s neighbors, and Liu Yuandong hadn''t said a word. How could he interfere?


    "Pipsqueak, still trying to act tough with me here? Not even seeing where you are."


    Seeing that Ye Ling didn''t react, Chen Yongqiang thought that Ye Ling was scared.


    "I''ll pay Uncle Liu''s debt for him. Show me your IOUs," Ye Ling said again.


    Chen Yongqiang couldn''t help but size up Ye Ling, sneering, "You''re going to pay for him? Who do you think you are, Pang Dahai? Can you even afford it?"


    "Quit your useless chatter. If I say I''ll pay, then I''ll pay. Or do you really think you can take the stuff and go? I doubt you''d even like to do that," Ye Ling frowned and said.


    "Fine, you little punk, you want to show off your capability?"


    Chen Yongqiang held the IOU in hand and said, "Look clearly, this is 50,000."


    "I''ve got 70,000 here."


    "Mine is 30,000."


    "And I have 20,000 here."


    The others showed their IOUs to Ye Ling as well, but didn''t hand them over, seemingly afraid that Ye Ling would tear them up.


    Ye Ling turned to Liu Yuandong and asked, "Uncle Liu, this is all true, right?"


    Liu Yuandong helplessly nodded, indeed, over the years he had umted quite a debt for medical treatment!


    "Alright," Ye Ling said. "Give me your bank card numbers, I''ll transfer the money immediately."


    Chen Yongqiang and the others exchanged nces, wondering if this young man was actually that rich?


    All together, that was almost 200,000 after all!


    However, when Chen Yongqiang and the others came today, they hadn''t expected Liu Yuandong to be able to pay, so they hadn''t brought their bank cards, nor could they remember their card numbers.


    "What''s the problem?" Ye Ling frowned and said.


    "Wait, we''ll go back and get our bank cards."


    Chen Yongqiang and the others thought it over and decided it was most important to get the money back first. As for the 10,000 from Pang Dahai, they could take it or leave it.


    After that, Chen Yongqiang and the others left.


    "Ye, you''ve really troubled yourself, treating my illness and now paying off my debts," Liu Yuandong said with a sigh, but then firmly added, "But rest assured, I will definitely pay you back!"


    Meanwhile, Liu Yuandong thought to himself, it seemed that Ye Ling, for his sake, had even taken out the money he had been saving for years to buy a wedding house¡ªtruly a good kid!


    How could he know that for the future Ye Ling, 200,000 was just a matter of minutes?


    "It''s nothing, Uncle Liu. With my rtionship with Qiao''er, consider it a way of showing my respect to you both," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "How could that be right?"


    Liu Yuandong red, and said, "A loan is a loan. I, Liu Yuandong, am not the kind of person who only recognizes money, not people."


    Hearing this, Ye Ling smiled helplessly and didn''t say any more.

 Chapter 57 Awesome Brother-in-law

    Soon, Chen Yongqiang and the others dashed back.


    Ye Ling made a transfer to each of them and showed them the information on his phone, and only then did Chen Yongqiang and the others feel at ease.


    "Alright, the money has been repaid, and my son-inw has even given you the interest, so hurry up and leave. From now on, don''te to Liu Yuandong''s house ever again."


    Liu Yuandong looked at Chen Yongqiang and the others, his heart aching a bit.


    In the past, they would often visit each other, y cards, drink tea, and so on. He never imagined that such old neighbors would turn their backs on him so easily over such a small benefit.


    "Old Liu, I really advise you, Dahai is a good man, so rich, and..."


    Chen Yongqiang still wanted to persuade Liu Yuandong, after all, if this could work out, he''d get another ten thousand yuan.


    "Enough!"


    But Liu Yuandong interrupted him directly, saying, "So Pang Dahai has given you quite a few benefits, huh? Today I, Liu Yuandong, have seen your true colors. I was blind in the past to have mixed with you all."


    "Hmph, if you don''t want to, then forget it!"


    Chen Yongqiang saw there was no hope and immediately turned hostile.


    "But I think this young guy has even taken out the money saved for his future marriage, right? Look at you, dressed so rustic. How many years did it take to save that little 200,000? Dahai could crush you with a flick of his finger!"


    Having said that, Chen Yongqiang and the others prepared to leave.


    "Wait a moment."


    It was at this time that Ye Ling spoke up again.


    "What else is there?" asked Chen Yongqiang.


    "I''ve paid back what I owe you, and now, it''s time to talk about what you owe Uncle Liu."


    "Heh, we owe him money?"


    Chen Yongqiang said, "Are you sick in the head? Didn''t you see we came to collect money? When did we ever owe him?"


    Ye Ling pointed to the table lying broken on the ground and said indifferently, "The table''s leg is broken, 50,000 yuan. Each of those tes, 10,000 yuan apiece, 10 were shattered. Add it to the table''s amount, that''s a total of 150,000 yuan."


    After these words fell, Chen Yongqiang and the others were immediately stunned.


    Not just them, even Liu Yuandong and his family were stunned as well.


    Only Liu Qiao''er remained rtively calm. After spending the past few days together, she understood Ye Ling''s temperament and knew he would not let this go so easily.


    Indeed, Ye Ling did not disappoint her.


    "Fuck, you little punk, are you fucking crazy with greed?!"


    Chen Yongqiang cursed, "A table for 50,000? A te for 10,000? Hahaha, I''m dying ofughter. If there''s such an expensive te in the world, why don''t you get me a couple too? I could just sell them off casually at home and instantly be a millionaire, right?"


    "Hahaha..."


    The others also burst intoughter, having never seen someone as braindead as Ye Ling.


    "In your house, these tes might be worth ten or eight yuan, but here with me, these tes are worth 10,000 yuan each," Ye Ling said calmly. "Of course, if you can put all these tes back together without any damage, then you don''t need to pay."


    "You''re really killing me withughter! A te for 10,000 yuan, be careful not to twist your tongue in the wind!"


    Chen Yongqiang spat on the ground and turned to leave.


    Ye Ling immediately stood in front of them and said with a firm face, "Today, if anyone doesn''t pay up, don''t think about leaving this ce."


    "You gonna hit us or what?"


    Chen Yongqiang charged straight at him, shouting, "You little runt, getting cocky? When I was strutting around, you were still sucking on milk!"


    Ye Ling sidestepped, avoiding Chen Yongqiang''s charge.


    Chen Yongqiang snorted coldly, thinking Ye Ling was scared and he immediately wanted to leave arrogantly.


    Unexpectedly, Ye Ling suddenly made a move, grabbing his bald head and yanking it back harshly.


    "Ah!"


    Chen Yongqiang immediately let out a scream, the few hairs he had on his head were instantly ripped out by Ye Ling in arge clump.


    "So you''re the only one allowed to make noise, huh? You''re old enough, I didn''t want to bullshit with you, but you just can''t stop, can you?"


    Ye Ling cursed and then kicked Chen Yongqiang in the back with a thud.


    Chen Yongqiang immediately stumbled and fell to the ground.


    Seeing this, the other middle-aged men also reacted.


    "Fuck your mother, you little runt, you dare to hit someone in our vige? You''ve gone too far!"


    One of the middle-aged men grabbed a shovel that was close at hand and swung it toward Ye Ling.


    Seeing the force of it, if it really hit, Ye Ling''s head would definitely "blossom."


    But how could Ye Ling let himnd a hit?


    With a slight side step, Ye Ling dodged the man''s attack, and then he kicked out, sending the middle-aged man flying straight into the wall with a brutal crash.


    Seeing that Ye Ling was actually this good at fighting, the remaining men quickly shouted, "He''s beating someone! This little bastard is beating someone up!"


    No sooner had he finished speaking than arge group of people immediately rushed in from outside.


    Liu Yuandong was taken aback for a moment, then his face instantly darkened.


    No wonder Chen Yongqiang and his crew dared to be so aggressive¡ªit turns out they had solid backing!


    Liu Yuandong didn''t really know these people and had no idea where they came from, but they all carried iron rods in their hands.


    There were over twenty of them, and as soon as they came in, they began attacking Ye Ling without a word.


    Zhang Yuhua''s face changed, and she anxiously said, "It''s over, it''s over, Ye Ling is probably going to get beaten to death today!"


    Liu Yunzhi, without saying another word, took off his school uniform and was about to rush forward.


    The kid actually had some guts, not like those who were scared of such a scene.


    But Liu Qiao''er stopped him, calmly saying, "Don''t worry, with so few people, they won''t be able to bring down Ye Ling."


    "My brother-inw is that good at fighting?" Liu Yunzhi couldn''t believe it.


    "Don''t believe it? Just watch." Liu Qiao''er said with a smile.


    "Bang bang!"


    Just then, two muffled thuds were heard.


    Following that, to the stunned astonishment of Liu Yunzhi, two figures flew out from inside the courtyard wall.


    "Holy shit!"


    Liu Yunzhi immediately widened his eyes, "Is this guy even human?!"


    No matter what he thought, in any case, it was almost one kick per person with Ye Ling.


    Everyone who was struck flew out of the courtyard, wailing miserably on the outside.


    A few even fell on a BMW, which was already in bad shape, taking it another step closer to being written off as scrap.


    Chen Yongqiang, who had been blending in with the crowd, was thinking of taking the opportunity to strike at Ye Ling.


    But seeing Ye Ling''s formidable strength, he said nothing and tried to run outside.


    However, Ye Ling caught him and the cold light shone in his narrow eyes.


    "Others can leave, but you haven''t paid your debt yet; you''re not allowed to go."


    After he spoke, he threw Chen Yongqiang backward, and Chen Yongqiang immediately fell to the ground.


    Ye Ling snatched the iron rod from the hands of one of them, and like a whirlwind sweeping leaves, amid the screams and cries, either arms or legs of these men were disabled.


    Of course, without exception, all were thrown out of the courtyard by Ye Ling.


    To leave them in that small courtyard, with over twenty men, would have piled up into a mountain of people!

 Chapter 58: Chapter 58 Threat

    Seeing Ye Ling take down more than 20 people in less than 5 minutes, Liu Yunfei''s eyes shone with amazement, nearly stunned!


    As a student still in school, naturally, he had that fiery spirit, often fantasizing about taking on a dozen or so opponents single-handedly.


    Today, Liu Yunfei finally understood what it meant to be truly awesome.


    "Brother-inw, the way you put on that act, I can only give you 82 points. The remaining 18 points, are for your 666!" Liu Yunfei shouted excitedly.


    Ye Ling: "..."


    "You little brat, what nonsense are you talking about!"


    Liu Qiao''er red at Liu Yunfei.


    "Stay here and behave yourselves."


    Ye Ling pointed at Chen Yongqiang and the others, then walked outside.


    At this moment, there were more than 20 people scattered about, lying there in agony, continuously screaming in pain.


    Ye Ling''s strikes were ruthless but perfectly measured, not killing them, yet leaving them incapable of further assault.


    There were also two people standing there, Pang Dahai and his father, Pang Fuming.


    Both stood there, dumbfounded; they had originally wanted to enjoy a good show.


    Now, well, they got to see a show, but it wasn''t quite as entertaining as they had imagined.


    "These people, you brought them here, right?"


    Ye Ling walked over to Pang Dahai and his father.


    Seeing this, Pang Dahai hurriedly backed away, saying as he did, "No... No..."


    "No?"


    Ye Ling''s eyes turned cold, and without a word, he performed a splendid Ling Kong flip, and with a boom, kicked Pang Dahai''s hefty body of over 200 pounds, sending him flying 5 or 6 meters away.


    Pang Dahai felt as if his chest was about to shatter and vomited a mouthful of blood.


    When Pang Fuming saw his son getting hit, although he was somewhat afraid of Ye Ling, he still charged over.


    "If the soncks discipline, you, as the father, must be no good either."


    Ye Ling performed a backflip, nting his foot directly on Pang Fuming''s head.


    "Bang!"


    Pang Fumingnded head first and instantly passed out.


    "Pretty skilled, aren''t you?"


    Ye Ling said with a coldugh as he approached Pang Dahai.


    "Don''te any closer, don''te over..."


    Pang Dahai''s face was a picture of terror, and he looked at Ye Ling as if he were looking at a ghost.


    Having been in the outside world for so long, he''d seen tough guys, but where had he seen someone as fierce as Ye Ling?


    None of the more than 20 men had managed to inflict even the slightest injury on Ye Ling.


    Suddenly, Pang Dahai remembered he had a gun on him.


    He immediately drew his gun, aiming to shoot, but suddenly paused.


    Where did the guy go?


    "Looking for me?"


    The icy voice came from behind.


    With Ye Ling''s current strength of True Qi, indeed he couldn''t withstand a bullet shot.


    But just because he couldn''t block it didn''t mean he couldn''t dodge it in advance.


    Hearing this icy voice, Pang Dahai immediately tried to shoot behind him.


    Ye Ling''s movements were faster; he kicked Pang Dahai''s arm.


    With a snap, Pang Dahai''s handgun fell to the ground and his right arm waspletely broken in two.


    "You, a supposedly legitimate businessman, howe you have a handgun?"


    Ye Ling kicked the handgun aside and with several more kicks, Pang Dahai''s two arms were utterly ruined.


    He tossed the handgun far away and Ye Ling returned to the Liu Family home once again.


    Chen Yongqiang and the others were surprisingly obedient and hadn''t left.


    As soon as they saw Ye Linge back, Chen Yongqiang and the others hurriedly said, "We''ll pay the money, we''ll pay!"


    "That''s more like it," Ye Ling said, shing a set of big, white teeth. "But now it''s different from before. You see, with so many people beating me, I''ve got some serious injuries. I''ve got to get somepensation, right? Hmm, let''s not ask for too much. I think I transferred 190,000 to you guys just now? The table and dishes are worth about 150,000, and the remaining 40,000 will serve as my medical expenses. How does that sound?"


    Fucking hell, with you hopping around like that, how do you look injured at all?!


    That was what Chen Yongqiang and the others were raging inside, but these were words they dared not say out loud.


    When it came to transferring money, Chen Yongqiang and his people simply couldn''t do it.


    In the end, Ye Ling came up with a method, taking their bank cards away from them, and of course, he got to know their PINs as well.


    "The money in these cards, it''s all more than what I just transferred to you, right?"


    Ye Ling weighed the bank cards in his hand, and his tone suddenly turned icy cold.


    "I won''t take all of this money from you, but I will keep it safe for you for the time being. If after I leave, you dare to trouble Uncle Liu or dare to call the police... not only will I not return the money to you, I''ll also kill you. Believe it or not?"


    "We believe, we believe, we all believe..."


    Chen Yongqiang and the others were already scared out of their wits, especially as Ye Ling''s tone carried a hint of murderous intent, nearly controlling their very souls.


    "That''s good. Next time Ie around, I''ll return the money to you, but if I find out you''ve given me a fake PIN, I''ll tear down your houses!"


    Ye Ling waved his hand dismissively, like shooing away flies, "Get lost, get lost quickly!"


    Without another word, Chen Yongqiang and the others turned and ran out of the Liu Family home.


    At the same time, they were cursing Pang Dahai deeply in their hearts.


    Were it not for that 10,000 yuan, would they have fallen into such a plight?


    Now look, they lost the money and got beaten up for nothing.


    However, after leaving the Liu Family home, Chen Yongqiang and the others still immediately called the police.


    After all, they were just ordinary fishermen, like Chen Yongqiang, who had saved up that 50,000 yuan over several years. To just give it away to Ye Ling without a second thought, how could they not feel the pinch?


    Soon, a police car arrived at the Liu Family home.


    It was obviously from the border police station, all regr officers.


    "Who just beat someone up?"


    One of the young men with very white skin said.


    Upon seeing this fellow, Ye Ling knew right away that he was a pretty boy.


    "These bastards actually dared to call the cops," Ye Ling thought coldly to himself without responding, but took out his phone and made a call to Ning Yushan.


    The call was quickly connected, and Ye Ling said, "Officer Ning, I''ve run into a bit of trouble here. If you could help me out, I won''t charge you for the massage and Elixir Pills!"


    On the other end of the phone, Ning Yushan knit her brows and asked, "What happened?"


    "It''s like this..." Ye Ling briefly exined the situation and then added, "The border police are here waiting to arrest me. If I get arrested, your... that thing won''t get cured, you know!"


    In front of Liu Yuandong and the rest of the family, Ye Ling naturally couldn''t mention menstrual issues.


    "Pass the phone to them," Ning Yushan said.


    "Here, brother, do me a favor and take this call," Ye Ling said to the pretty boy.


    The pretty boy knew right away that Ye Ling was the one they were after as soon as he saw Ye Ling on the phone. But he wasn''t a fool; knowing the other party might have connections, he quickly took the phone.


    "Yes, yes, of course, mm-hmm, alright, thank you, thank you..."


    No one knew what Ning Yushan had said to him, but the pretty boy kept nodding and bowing, all smiles and thanks.


    Ye Ling only hoped Ning Yushan could help smooth things over so he wouldn''t have to undergo questioning on the tiger bench while drinking coffee, but he hadn''t expected Ning Yushan to have such influence.


    "Seems this woman isn''t simple at all¡­" Ye Ling thought to himself.

 Chapter 59 A Sleepless Night

    After hanging up the phone, the young pretty boy handed the mobile phone back to Ye Ling and said with a smile, "I''m really sorry, it turns out it was all a misunderstanding. It seems there''s nothing going on here, so I''ll be taking off now."


    "Thanks for making the trip," Ye Ling replied with a smile.


    "No problem at all."


    Having said that, the young pretty boy and his people left the Liu Family''s house.


    Soon, the sound of the police cars could be heard fading into the distance, indicating they had left.


    Chen Yongqiang and the others all stood in the distance, watching.


    When they saw the young pretty boy and his group leave after just a few minutes, they were all puzzled.


    "What''s going on here?" Chen Yongqiang asked.


    "Could it be that this guy has high-level connections?" someone voiced concern.


    "That can''t be right; look at how he dresses, could his connections really be even greater than Pang Dahai''s? After all, we had Pang Dahai answer the emergency call!"


    "It''s over. If this guy really does have high-level connections, we can kiss our money goodbye."


    They were right. Ye Ling indeed had no intention of giving them the money anymore.


    Not long after the police car had left, an ambnce arrived.


    When they saw the crowd writhing on the ground, the nurses and the doctor were stunned.


    My God, what on earth happened here? Could it have been a gang brawl?


    One ambnce clearly wasn''t enough for so many people, but even if you called all the ambnces from the hospital, it still wouldn''t be enough!


    There was no choice but to make multiple trips. Fortunately, the hospital in town was quite close, so they could provide first aid before sending the injured to the city''s hospital.


    Judging by the injuries of these people, either with broken arms or legs, it was evident that the town''s hospital couldn''t handle them.


    In fact, they had to be sent to a specialized orthopedic hospital.


    ...


    Meanwhile, inside the Liu Family courtyard, Liu Yunzhi was looking at Ye Ling with admiration, saying, "Brother-inw, you are really too fierce!"


    Liu Yuandong and Zhang Yuhua had gone out to deal with things in the courtyard.


    Seeing that the two of them were not around, Ye Ling said with a smile, "Whether or not I''m fierce, only your sister knows."


    "Know what, bullshit!" Liu Qiao''er snapped.


    "So do you want to know tonight?" Ye Ling asked.


    Surprisingly, Liu Qiao''er didn''t speak, and instead of showing shyness, she disyed a struggle within herself.


    Seeing this, Ye Ling was startled and thought, could this girl really be considering giving herself to me?


    "Brother-inw, can you teach me a move or two?"


    Liu Yunfei danced around with excitement, thinking that if he could be as awesome as his brother-inw, wouldn''t he be the boss at school?


    "You better behave yourself and focus on your studies," Liu Qiao''er red at Liu Yunzhi.


    Liu Yunzhi was quite afraid of Liu Qiao''er and immediately became meek.


    Ye Ling was out of options, as he could teach Liu Yunzhi a thing or two about taekwondo, but what good would that do?


    Without True Qi in one''s body, even a taekwondo ck belt wouldn''t stand a chance against more than twenty men armed with iron rods.


    Ye Ling naturally had no intention of teaching True Qi to Liu Yunzhi.


    "If you ever get bullied at school, just give your brother-inw a call. I wille and help you right away," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "Hehe, brother-inw is the best!"


    "If you were behaving properly, who would go out of their way to bully you?"


    Liu Qiao''ermented, then angrily looked at Ye Ling, "You''re never up to any good. Don''t lead my brother astray and encourage his arrogance."


    "Sister, you know me, I don''t go looking for trouble," Liu Yunzhi protested innocently.


    With that, the incident came to an end.


    Pang Dahai was sent to the hospital, and it would probably be three or four months before he even thought about troubling Liu Yundong again.


    In the afternoon, Liu Yunzhi went back to school, as he still had sses the next day.


    As for Ye Ling, he had initially nned to return to Donghai with Liu Qiao''er, but Liu Yuandong and Zhang Yuhua insisted on having the couple stay for the night.


    Having no other choice, Ye Ling decided to stay.


    An awkward situation arose.


    The Liu family had two kang beds, one was an electric kang, and the other was an earth kang.


    The kang bed had always been upied by Liu Yundong and Zhang Yuhua, which meant Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er had to share a room, didn''t they?


    Ye Ling wasn''t embarrassed at all, but Liu Qiao''er had been fretting about it all night, her cheeks flushed the entire time.


    After dinner, Zhang Yuhua said, "Qiao''er, I''ve already made the bed for you two. It was originally intended as part of your dowry, but you can use it now. We''ll talk about your dowry when the timees to get married."


    "Ah!"


    Liu Qiao''er responded nkly, thinking to herself that mom really was making her share a room with Ye Ling!


    But she couldn''t really exin herself.


    The misunderstanding about "100 times, two hours" had already beenpletely misinterpreted by her parents.


    If she tried to rify, it would only be more of a mess.


    "Thank you, Auntie."


    Ye Ling said before heading into the room.


    Once he left, Zhang Yuhua whispered to Liu Qiao''er, "Try to keep it down at night. We''re old and can''t stand too much noise, understand?"


    "Mom, what are you talking about..." Liu Qiao''er said indignantly.


    "You know what I''m talking about," Zhang Yuhua said.


    After thinking for a moment, she added, "Though this Ye Ling is indeed a good kid. Your dad and I really like him. If he truly cares for you, we shouldn''t let him down."


    "I know, I know, just go to sleep already!"


    Liu Qiao''er pushed Zhang Yuhua towards their bedroom.


    "You child..." Zhang Yuhua sighed helplessly, shaking her head.


    Once Zhang Yuhua closed the door to her room, Liu Qiao''er stood alone in the hall, not quite sure what to think.


    "Wife,e on over, it''s almost 9 o''clock. It''s time for bed."


    Ye Ling opened the door and poked his head out.


    "You rascal, if you want to sleep, just go to sleep!" Liu Qiao''er stamped her foot in annoyance.


    "Shoot, my mom said so, we''re sharing a nket tonight. I can''t hog it all, can I? Hurry up, I''ve already warmed the bed for you," Ye Ling said teasingly. Discover what''s next at m,vl-em,py-r


    "It was my mom, don''t call her yours all willy-nilly."


    Liu Qiao''er red fiercely at Ye Ling, but she still entered the room he was in.


    As soon as she entered, she saw Ye Ling taking off his pants.


    "Ah! What are you doing!"


    Liu Qiao''er couldn''t help but exim, quickly closing her eyes.


    "I''m getting ready for bed!"


    Ye Ling said innocently, "Don''t you take off your clothes to sleep?"


    Liu Qiao''er suddenly remembered the way Ye Ling looked full of fighting spirit that morning, and her heart pounded chaotically.


    "You hooligan, hurry up and get dressed!" she urged him.


    "I''m not getting dressed."


    Ye Lingy back defiantly, "I''m already healed, and when I sleep by myself, I wear nothing at all."


    Having said that, Ye Ling dove under the covers.


    ...


    In the room upied by Liu Yundong and Zhang Yuhua.


    Hearing Liu Qiao''er''s cry of surprise, the old couple exchanged a look, sighing and shaking their heads.


    "Ah... the young people these days!" Liu Yundong said.


    "What''s wrong, they''re just going with the trend. Do you think it was like your time? You were too shy then," Zhang Yuhua teased.


    Liu Yundong turned to look at Zhang Yuhua and suddenly realized his wife had aged a bit.


    "Heh, I might have been shy back then, but not anymore," he said.


    Liu Yundong hugged Zhang Yuhua suddenly, saying, "It''s been 5 years. Let''s see if I can still feel the way I did when I was younger."


    "Old man, you''re indecent before you''re even in your boots," Zhang Yuhua shot him a nce.


    Liu Yundongughed heartily and pulled the nket over them.


    That night was destined to be sleepless.

 Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Chen Yans Invitation

    ..............................


    That entire evening, Ye Ling did not know how he managed to sleep.


    What surprised Ye Ling was that he was actually able to fall asleep with a beauty like Liu Qiao''er right next to him.


    When he woke up in the morning, he saw Liu Qiao''er lying beside him.


    At the moment, Liu Qiao''er was lying on her side with her back towards Ye Ling, appearing to be sleeping soundly.


    But what didn''t Ye Ling know?


    From Liu Qiao''er''s stiff sleeping position and the steadiness of her breathing, it was obvious the girl hadn''t slept a wink.


    Ye Ling thought back.


    Last night when he went to sleep, wasn''t Liu Qiao''er hesitating to get into bed? Howe she was lying down now?


    "Pretending to sleep?"


    Ye Ling chuckled mischievously.


    "Little girl, you''re still trying to y that game with me, huh?"


    Ye Ling''s eyes roamed, and after a moment, as if thinking of something fun, the smile on the corner of his mouth curved up even more.


    Speaking softly to himself, Ye Ling suddenly put his hand under Liu Qiao''er''s armpit, and instantly, herughter like the sound of silver bells filled the air.


    "Ye Ling, you''re so annoying, haha, stop it..."


    "Weren''t you sleeping? How did you wake up so quickly?" Ye Ling said in a soft voice.


    Liu Qiao''er''s face turned bright red.


    Liu Qiao''er immediately turned her head, intending to say something to Ye Ling.


    "Qiao''er, little Ye, time to eat!"


    Just then, Zhang Yuhua''s voice suddenly sounded from outside the door.


    Ye Ling''s eyes widened, and he hurriedly let go of Liu Qiao''er.


    "You bad egg, you''re going to bad yourself to death!"


    Liu Qiao''er yfully punched Ye Ling with her small fist.


    But for some reason, she felt a little disappointed at heart, as if she was reluctant to let go.


    This was her own home after all, with her parents in the next room, and yet Ye Ling was doing this sort of thing with her.


    In her shyness, Liu Qiao''er also felt somewhat thrilled.


    "Mom''s timing could not be worse..." Ye Ling muttered.


    Liu Qiao''er red at Ye Ling and said with annoyance, "If she hadn''te, what were you nning to do with me?"


    "Of course, I was going to eat you up!"


    Ye Ling grinned wickedly.


    Outside, Zhang Yuhua was also blushing.


    "These two kids, early in the morning they''re already..."


    Zhang Yuhua shook her head and sighed.


    .........................................................


    After breakfast, Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er left the Liu Family''s home.


    Ye Ling was indifferent, but Liu Qiao''er had only been at work for a few days, and she had only taken a few hours off, so she had to hurry back to work.


    "Can you drive faster? General Manager Han seems a bit dissatisfied with me. If I get backte, she''s going to lecture me again," Liu Qiao''er said.


    Ye Ling red, "150 km/h and it''s still slow?"


    He really had to give it to Liu Qiao''er''s sense of calm, for if it had been any other woman sitting here, she would have been screaming by now, let alone asking him to drive faster.


    This is a downtown area!!


    "By the way, isn''t Han Qingxin, that little vixen, making less than 3,000 yuan a month? Is that all a supervisor makes?" Ye Ling asked.


    "3,000 yuan?"


    Liu Qiao''er looked at Ye Ling with confusion and said, "No, she became a supervisorst year and earns over 10,000 yuan a month. I heard there''s also amission."


    Ye Ling immediately understood that Han Qingxin was deceiving him!


    To think that he, the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor, could be fooled!


    After returning to the Global Financial Center, Liu Qiao''er went in to work.


    With nothing better to do, Ye Ling went home, took the more than 300,000 yuan in cash, and deposited it into his bank ount.


    ..............................


    Coincidentally, just as Ye Ling finished depositing the money, Chen Yan called him.


    "Missing me?"


    Remembering Chen Yan''s surprising beauty, Ye Ling felt a nosebleeding on.


    Chen Yan said softly, "Do you have time? I''m off today, and I''d like to treat you to a cup of coffee, as a thank you for saving my life that night!"


    "Of course, address."


    After getting the address from Chen Yan, Ye Ling dashed out immediately.


    10 minutester, Ye Ling arrived at the Uptown Coffee.


    He went in and looked around, only to see Chen Yan sitting by a window.


    However, there was another beauty sitting across from Chen Yan.


    Ye Ling''s eyes lit up; wasn''t that Luo You, the esteemed doctor?


    With the two beauties sitting there, many people around were casting nces, making them both feel somewhat ufortable.


    Just as Ye Ling was about to approach, he saw a man in a suit and sses heading over there.

 Chapter 61 Another 50 Cups!

    "Ladies, would I be fortunate enough to buy you a drink?" the man said with a smile.


    Luo You nced up at him and proceeded to ignore him entirely.


    Chen Yan, however, gave him a polite smile and said, "No, thank you."


    Flies in this day and age, the more face you give them, the higher they climb.


    This man was a ssic example.


    Chen Yan''s politeness was immediately mistaken by him as ying hard to get.


    "Hello, my name is Pei Haiqing, Director of the Research Department at Perfect Game Company."


    As he spoke, the man presented a business card.


    Chen Yan frowned as she looked at the card, but still epted it.


    After epting it, she turned to look out the window, no longer paying any attention to Pei Haiqing.


    Pei Haiqing, however, did not feel awkward. He was an old hand at the game of romance, and striking up a conversation was only the first step; shing his wealth was the second one.


    "May I ask how the twodies are addressed? Actually, I would like to inquire if you''re willing, I''d like to invite you both to work as part-time game models at ourpany, with a daily sry of 5,000 yuan. What do you think?"


    Pei Haiqing believed that 5,000 yuan was definitely a generous offer, considering it was for a single day.


    Many people don''t even earn 5,000 yuan in a month.


    With such tactics, he had deceived countless girls and then gradually lured them with money until eventually, they ended up in bed.


    Pei Haiqing was convinced that these two girls in front of him would not be the ones to slip through the either.


    Chen Yan was about to refuse when suddenly she saw a tall figure approaching and casually draping an arm over Pei Haiqing''s shoulder.


    "Brother, don''t you find it hot wearing a suit in such scorching weather?" Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Pei Haiqing adjusted his sses and frowned, "Who are you? I don''t know you."


    "Then do you know them?"


    Ye Ling gestured toward Chen Yan and Luo You.


    Pei Haiqing said, "Just met them."


    "That''s fine, we also just met, right?"


    Ye Ling smiled as he sat down next to Chen Yan, then pointed to the seat next to Luo You and said, "Please, have a seat."


    Pei Haiqing was momentarily taken aback.


    Although he didn''t recognize Ye Ling, he couldn''t let such a good opportunity pass him by.


    After sitting down, Pei Haiqing sized Ye Ling up.


    Despite looking handsome and well-dressed, every piece of clothing on him was cheap street stall merch, clearly a member of the ''loser'' group.


    With that thought, an aura of superiority immediately emanated from Pei Haiqing.


    Chen Yan looked at Ye Ling, thinking to herself that this guy was likely to stir up some kind of trouble.


    She understood Ye Ling, but Luo You did not.


    Seeing Ye Ling inviting Pei Haiqing to sit down, Luo You, who already wasn''t fond of Ye Ling, immediately furrowed her elegant eyebrows.


    "Brother works at a gamingpany?" Ye Ling asked with a smile.


    Instantly, Pei Haiqing lifted his head, speaking as if through his nose, "Hmm."


    "That''s pretty awesome, bing a director at such a young age. Brother must be quite capable!" Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Pei Haiqing''s face grew even more smug upon hearing this ttery.


    "In that case, brother, why don''t you take care of the bill today?" Ye Ling asked.


    Pei Haiqing had wanted to refuse, but then he remembered the two beauties at his side and immediately his show-off demeanor became undeniable.


    "Sure, everyone feel free to order, I''ll pay today!"


    "That generous?"


    Ye Ling looked surprised and admired, "Worthy of a director-level person, truly magnificent. Ah... I wonder when little old me might reach that level."


    "As long as you have determination, perseverance, and can endure hardship, you can do it too."


    Pei Haiqing seemed to be encouraging, but the sense of being above others was clearly written all over his face.


    ```


    "Alright, if Brother Pei is treating, then we won''t be shy."


    Ye Ling nodded and looked towards Chen Yan and Luo You, "What would you two beauties like to drink?"


    "I''ll have a Floating Ice please," Chen Yan said.


    Luo You nced at Ye Ling and said impatiently, "An Iced Americano."


    "And Brother Pei?"


    "I''ve already ordered, so I don''t need anything else."


    Pei Haiqing was holding a cup in his hand, from which steam rose from the hot coffee inside.


    Ye Ling thought to himself, This fucker, in such hot weather not only is he wearing a suit, but he''s also drinking hot coffee. He''s really taking pretending to be something to a whole new level.


    "Then I''ll ce my order."


    Ye Ling thought for a moment, snapped his fingers at the waiter, and called out, "Hey beautiful, please bring 20 cups of Golden Blue Mountain on ice, thank you~"


    "Pfft!"


    Pei Haiqing had just taken a sip of coffee and sprayed it all over the table.


    "20 cups? Can you even drink that much?"


    Pei Haiqing''s mouth twitched violently.


    You see, what Ye Ling had just ordered was Golden Blue Mountain!


    Damn it, without ice it''s 65 yuan per cup, with ice it goes up to 80 yuan, and 20 cups are freaking 1300 yuan!


    Treating Chen Yan and Luo You to be models was on thepany''s dime, but paying for coffee wasing out of his own pocket!


    With a monthly sry of just over 10,000 yuan, a treat like this would cost him 1300 yuan, as if he were dining at a five-star hotel!


    Chen Yan and Luo You both widened their eyes, looking at Ye Ling.


    But they soon caught on.


    Ye Ling wanting coffee was fake; he really wanted to give a lesson to this pretender.


    "Actually, I''ve only had Golden Blue Mountain once before, and it was when I was following apany leader here. I still remember that taste. Brother Pei, please fulfill this younger brother''s wish, will you?"


    Ye Ling put on a pitiful, pauper-like expression and looked at Pei Haiqing pathetically.


    If Chen Yan and Luo You weren''t here, Pei Haiqing would have pped him already long ago.


    Your grandpa''s pity!


    Right then, Chen Yan showed an impish ''you''re so rich'' expression, which made Pei Haiqing''s pride surge once more.


    To spend a night with such an attractive woman, 1300 was nothing!


    Soon, the drinks they ordered arrived.


    Ye Ling had almost filled his space with them and without saying anything, downed three cups right away.


    The surrounding people were all astounded.


    This country bumpkin, is this how one drinks coffee?


    Pei Haiqing was sneering inside, thinking you wanted to drink so badly, right? Now I''m going to let you drink until you vomit, and you''ll never want to drink it again!


    Ye Ling drank one cup after another as if it was water, gulping them down, drawing frequent nces from the surrounding people.


    Chen Yan and Luo You were on the verge ofughing. This guy, could he drink any more?


    Although they knew Ye Ling was doing it on purpose, that kind of drinking method would require a huge stomach!


    Very soon, the 20 cups were all dealt with by Ye Ling.


    "Feeling okay?"


    Pei Haiqing chuckled inside, but his expression was one of concern.


    "Really nice!"


    Ye Ling wiped his mouth, then snapped his fingers again: "Waiter, another 50 cups please!"


    "Pfft!"


    Pei Haiqing sprayed another mouthful of coffee onto the table.


    His face was about to turn purple, and he felt like sshing the steaming coffee in his face right onto Ye Ling''s face.


    ```

 Chapter 62: Chapter 62 Dont You Know Youll Get a Beating?

    "No... no need, right?"


    Pei Haiqing''s words were almost trembling as they came out.


    As he spoke, Pei Haiqing was also calcting in his mind, 50 cups, how much money would that be?


    He didn''t need to calcte, Ye Ling had already done it for him.


    "Brother Pei, you''re at a director-level position, and Perfect Game Company is a big firm, right? You must be earning at least a hundred thousand a month, no? 50 cups is just over 3000, plus the 20 from earlier, that''s not even 5000. Are you feeling the pinch?"


    Pei Haiqing''s face twitched violently, thinking to himself that 5000-plus bucks would hurt anybody''s wallet!


    However, after hearing what Ye Ling had just said, Pei Haiqing felt like he was in too deep to back out.


    Especially after hearing about the hundred thousand, Chen Yan''s eyes widened immediately as she said, "Brother Pei, are you really that rich? I want to work too... "


    Upon hearing this, Pei Haiqing''s feeling of financial pain lessened significantly.


    If he could hook up with this girl, it would all be worth it!


    "50 cups? Hmph, if 20 cups didn''t make you spew, and with 50 you still keep it down, I might as well go bash my head in!"


    Pei Haiqing snorted coldly in his mind and called out to the waiter with feigned magnanimity, "Another 50 cups, let''s let my bro here drink his fill today!"


    The waiter was surprised internally but didn''t say much, and brought over another 50 cups.


    The 50 cups could not fit on one table and were delivered several times.


    Ye Ling drank quickly, and if Chen Yan and Luo You were surprised before, they were now utterly shocked.


    A full 70 cups of coffee without a single pee break, how did he fit it all?


    In fact, after Ye Ling drank the coffee, he immediately evaporated it with his True Qi.


    Forget 70 cups; whether it''s 700 or 7000, Ye Ling could manage them all.


    Pei Haiqing was still thinking about making Ye Ling vomit, but little did he know, even if he bankrupted himself, Ye Ling wouldn''t throw up.


    "So full!"


    Ye Ling patted his belly after finishing thest cup and let out a satisfied belch.


    "How... how could you drink it all?"


    Luo You''s big eyes were filled with disbelief behind her purple-framed sses, and her tempting red lips parted as she asked with shock.


    "That''s how I drank it down!"


    Ye Ling said with a smile, stretching out his hand again.


    "You''re ordering more?!"


    Pei Haiqingpletely lost hisposure; his greatest fear was now Ye Ling''s hand gesture.


    "Brother Pei, my brother has been in the countryside all these years and has never had such delicious coffee. You''re so rich, let him enjoy it a bit more. If I have to, I''ll work as a modelter and earn it all back for you!"


    With that, Chen Yan cast a flirtatious nce at Pei Haiqing.


    Pei Haiqing wasn''t a fool. Though he was lecherous, if Ye Ling ordered again, he''d be pouring his entire month''s sry into this!


    "You really cane work at mypany?" Pei Haiqing asked, looking at Chen Yan.


    "Of course!" Chen Yan replied.


    Luo You could see what was happening; Chen Yan was ying along with Ye Ling.


    The two of them, with their back-and-forth, had quite the synergy.


    "Alright then, I''ll satisfy your wish today, go ahead and order!"


    Pei Haiqing steeled himself internally and thought, if worstes to worst, he''d just spend his entire sry.


    A girl like Chen Yan, even if you wanted to pay for such beauty, it wouldn''t be just ten thousand, right?


    "So I can order anything I want?" Ye Ling asked tentatively.


    "Order anything. A bit of coffee money is nothing to me, Brother Pei!" Pei Haiqing dered.


    "Alright then, Brother Pei is so generous. In all my life, I''ve never seen anyone as foolish... I mean, as open-handed as Brother Pei!"


    Ye Ling sneered inwardly, almost letting slip a curse word.


    Pei Haiqing waspletely immersed in Ye Ling''s ttery, his lips curling into a slow smile.


    However, before his smile could fully form, Ye Ling''s next words turned his face from purple to green.


    "Waiter, bring me 20 of your most expensive drinks. Besides, my big brother Pei said he''s loaded with cash, so he''s going to cover the bill for all the customers here today!"


    Pei Haiqing mmed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly.


    "Are you f***ing messing with me?"


    "Not at all..."


    Ye Ling wore an innocent face: "Big brother Pei, you make millions a year and said you don''t care about a little coffee money. How could a country bumpkin like me y you?"


    "When did I say I was going to buy coffee for everyone here?"


    Pei Haiqing said with a sullen face.


    "Big brother Pei, don''t be so mad. Once I work a few more days as a model, I can easily earn this money!"


    Chen Yan''s pretty face exuded a seductive charm, although it was indeed alluring.


    But how could Pei Haiqing have be a director if he were a fool?


    Hepletely saw through the act now. This poor bastard was ying him together with this damn woman!


    "You pay the bill yourself!"


    Having said that, Pei Haiqing attempted to leave.


    But Ye Ling stopped him, saying, "Big brother Pei, what are you doing? Didn''t you say you were treating? Why am I now supposed to settle the bill? I can''t afford so much money!"


    "That''s your problem, you dare to y me, you deserve to not have the money!" Pei Haiqing cursed.


    "That''s where you''re wrong," Ye Ling replied, his tone growing colder.


    "To think the director of the Perfect Game Company can''t even shell out this little money. What kind of coffee are you drinking, huh? Besides, we all agreed earlier that you would settle the bill, and the waitress here heard it. Isn''t that right?"


    The waitress appeared confused and actually nodded.


    "Get lost!"


    Pei Haiqing, pointing at Ye Ling, said, "Let me tell you, you''re too green to scam me! Don''t you know who Pei Haiqing is? You better weigh your own worth!"


    "You''d better not point at me; I may be a country bumpkin, but I''m strong and can fight," Ye Ling replied calmly.


    "Heh, this is a society ruled byw. You''re thinking of hitting people now, huh?"


    Pei Haiqing, tilting his head, careened toward Ye Ling.


    "Go on, hit me. Just try it. I don''t believe it today. If you really dare to hit me, I will... ow!"


    Before he could finish, Ye Ling pped the back of Pei Haiqing''s head.


    Although the p wasn''t hard, Pei Haiqing still felt the world spinning, as if he was about to fly away.


    "You all heard it; he asked me to hit him, right?" Ye Ling said to the surrounding people.


    The crowd could see that Ye Ling was definitely not some country bumpkin; he was simply unassuming.


    Would a real country bumpkin know what Gold Blue Mountain coffee is? Would he order the most expensive thing right off the bat?


    Only someone like Pei Haiqing, who''s pretending to be something he''s not, would think so.


    "F***ing hell, you really hit me?"


    Pei Haiqing, holding the back of his head, angrily said, "You little punk, just wait. If I don''t get you locked up for a year or two, my name isn''t Pei Haiqing!"


    After speaking, Pei Haiqing pulled out his phone, clearly dialing 110.


    Ye Ling was exasperated. Why do they all like to say that?


    Could it be...


    They don''t realize they''re going to get beaten up?

 Chapter 63 Its Light Even After Such a Collision

    Luo You saw that Pei Haiqing had really picked up the phone and immediately stood up, whispering, "Let''s go quickly. We were the first to make a move. When the police arrive, you''ll definitely have no say."


    "Still thinking of leaving?"


    Pei Haiqing immediately grabbed onto Luo You, shouting, "I''m telling you, none of you are leaving today!"


    "You''re hurting me, let go!"


    Luo You struggled.


    Pei Haiqing, indeed out of anger, was gripping Luo You so tightly that it was causing her pain.


    "You fucker still want to take liberties with my friend in public, huh?"


    Ye Ling kicked at Pei Haiqing.


    Pei Haiqing let out a dreadful yell and fell to the ground.


    But he was still holding onto Luo You. As he fell, he clung to her like a lifeline, refusing to let go.


    "Ah!"


    Luo You screamed in shock and fell down as well.


    Just then, Ye Ling stepped forward, pped at Pei Haiqing''s hand, and Pei Haiqing immediately let go.


    At the same time, Ye Ling took Luo You into his arms.


    Previously, Luo You hadn''t noticed because she was panicked, but now her eyes immediately widened, and her face flushed with embarrassment.


    She wanted to curse at Ye Ling, but with so many people around, how could she bring herself to speak?


    "Pervert, shameless!"


    Luo You red at Ye Ling, her eyes as if they could speak.


    Ye Ling spread his hands as if to say, "I didn''t do it on purpose, okay?"


    No matter what, the fact remained a fact.


    And Luo You didn''t care whether Ye Ling did it on purpose or not, all she knew was that Ye Ling had taken advantage of her.


    Luo You virtually wanted to chop off Ye Ling''s hands.


    "Ah! Someone''s beating someone up,e look everyone, there''s a fight!"


    Pei Haiqing suddenly clutched his chest and started rolling on the ground as if in great pain.


    His scamming skills were truly without "sei."


    "I hit you, did I?"


    Ye Ling sneered and walked up to Pei Haiqing to ask.


    "Nonsense, it was you who hit me! Ah, my bones are shattered, my ribs are going to pierce my heart!" Pei Haiqing screamed.


    The people around had felt sorry for him at first, but after hearing his words, they felt nothing but disdain.


    "Okay."


    Ye Ling nodded and said, "So you want to be hit, huh? Today, I''ll grant your wish."


    "p!"


    As his words fell, Ye Ling pped Pei Haiqing across the face.


    This p was resoundingly loud, making everyone around jump, and they thought, just by the sound of it, it must have really hurt.


    "The police are about to arrive, and you still dare to hit me?!"


    Pei Haiqing waspletely dazed by Ye Ling''s p.


    "p!"


    Ye Ling threw another p,nding it on the other side of Pei Haiqing''s face.


    "The police are about to arrive, and you still dare to swear at me?"


    "Motherfucker!!" Pei Haiqing screamed agonizingly.


    "p!"


    Without another word, Ye Ling delivered another p.


    Then, without waiting for Pei Haiqing to speak, a continuous stream of loud ps rang out.


    Pei Haiqing''s face was nowpletely swollen like a pig''s head, and he had no energy left to even shout.


    "Did I hit you?" Ye Ling asked again.


    "No, no... I bumped into something myself; it wasn''t you who hit me," Pei Haiqing hurriedly said.


    If he didn''t speak up now, his head might probably get smacked off today!


    "That''s more like it."


    Ye Ling stood up and slipped the mobile phone he had silently taken out back into his trouser pocket.


    However, the three of them didn''t leave; after all, if they left now, it would be considered fleeing the scene.


    10 minutester, a police car arrived at the location.


    Several officers entered the caf¨¦, led by a girl whose stunning beauty and dashing demeanor instantly captivated everyone in the vicinity.


    Especially those nearly E-cup breasts that undoubtedly made many onlookers envious.


    "Is it you?"


    Upon seeing Ye Ling, Ning Yushan was slightly startled.


    Then her cheeks flushed with color.


    Including today, they had met four times, and twice she had been put in an awkward situation by Ye Ling...


    Seeing her expression, Chen Yan poked Ye Ling from behind and whispered, "Judging by that reaction, you two must have a pretty close rtionship, huh?"


    Ye Ling said, "Hmm, indeed quite profound."


    Ning Yushan''s face turned even redder when she heard that.


    How could she not understand the implication behind Ye Ling''s words?


    He was obviously referring to her bosom being quite deep!


    "Bastard!"


    In her mind, Ning Yushan cursed Ye Ling fiercely.


    "Police, police, save me please!"


    Seeing that the police had arrived, Pei Haiqing immediately crawled over with a swollen head that resembled a pig''s.


    "Police uncle... I mean, sister, if you didn''te sooner, he would have beaten me to death today!"


    Ning Yushan furrowed her brow; this guy must be in his 30s, right? Still calling her sister?


    "What''s going on?" Ning Yushan asked.


    "Well, it''s like this..."


    Pei Haiqing exaggerated the story, then cried out, "He hit me just for coughing lightly, and threatened to kill me¡ªIf you had been anyter, I might not have had the chance to speak to you all!"


    "Is that so?" Ning Yushan turned to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling shrugged and said, "Obviously not, he offered to treat everyone, then I ordered coffee, but then he reneged on the offer and even harassed my friend. Everyone here witnessed it."


    When people around heard Ye Ling''s statement, they immediately lowered their heads, busying themselves with their own things, seemingly afraid of getting involved.


    "Sigh, the world is declining, and human hearts are not like the old times..." Ye Ling remarked.


    "Only you could stir up trouble."


    Ning Yushan rolled her eyes at Ye Ling, then turned to Pei Haiqing and said, "Are you okay? If there''s no issue, go to the hospital for a check-up. We can discuss it further if there''s a problem."


    "What the fuck, you''re not taking him away?" Pei Haiqing immediately eximed.


    Ning Yushan''s brow furrowed, "Who are you cursing at?"


    "No, no, I wasn''t cursing at you all, I misspoke, misspoke...," Pei Haiqing hastily corrected, realizing he had burst out in anger.


    "Police sister, I have evidence!"


    Ye Ling let out a chuckle and pulled out his phone, opening the recording function.


    "Did I hit you?"


    "No, no... I bumped into something myself; it wasn''t you who hit me."


    The words spoken by Ye Ling and Pei Haiqing''s responses immediately yed from the phone.


    After being stunned for a moment, Pei Haiqing burst into expletives, "Fuck your mom! You set me up! You were recording this whole time!!!"


    Ye Ling shrugged and said to Ning Yushan, "Did you hear that? With a mouth like his, is it any wonder he gets hit? And to wind up like this is getting off light."


    Chen Yan and Luo You stood there with their mouths agape, thinking to themselves when Ye Ling had managed to record the conversation.

 Chapter 64: Chapter 64 Direct Luo You

    "You''re dead, motherfucker! I''ll kill you!!!"


    Pei Haiqing''s eyes reddened with fury, as if he couldn''t wait to devour Ye Ling.


    He immediately stood up and lunged at Ye Ling.


    "Police sister, look, look, he''s gonna hit someone!"


    Ye Ling quickly dodged to the side, pretending to be very scared as he spoke.


    Seeing his act, the people around immediately showed disdain.


    Wasn''t it you who just beat the guy to this sorry state? And now you''re showing such a scared face?


    What a great actor!


    Ning Yushan also felt somewhat helpless; she knew full well the extent of Ye Ling''s abilities.


    Even the fully armed riot squad at the police station couldn''t handle him; without a gun, who could possibly manage you?


    However, Ning Yushan waved her hand and said, "Sir, please calm down a moment, Mr. Ye has already provided evidence. If you can present evidence, we will handle this ording to thew."


    "Handle my ass, you bitch, wait till I rape you!"


    Pei Haiqing was certainly aware that Ye Ling knew Ning Yushan.


    But obviously, Pei Haiqing misunderstood Ning Yushan.


    Knowing someone is one thing, but Ning Yushan would still carry out justice fairly.


    But once he started cursing like that, well... that was not okay...


    Ning Yushan''s pretty face turned cold as she said, "Who are you cursing at?"


    "You, bitch! That''s who I''m cursing, what are you gonna do about it?"


    Pei Haiqing continued yelling, "You think you''re so great because you''re a cop? Wait till I p 100,000 yuan on your face, then we''ll see what noises you make in bed!"


    Ning Yushan''s face turned utterly cold, and without another word, she gestured, "Take him away!"


    Immediately two young police officers stepped forward and handcuffed Pei Haiqing.


    "Do you have an arrest warrant? Why are you handcuffing me?" Pei Haiqing shouted.


    "p!"


    A loud pnded on Pei Haiqing''s face.


    This time, it wasn''t Ye Ling who delivered it, but Ning Yushan.


    "I''m a cop, I''ll handcuff you if I want to. If you have a problem with it, sue me at the police station!" Ning Yushan said coldly.


    Ye Ling was stunned¡ªwhen did this woman be so domineering?


    You really couldn''t tell!


    Pei Haiqing was also stunned by the p from Ning Yushan, but eventually, he came to his senses.


    Even if he were some big shot, he couldn''t just go against the police, right?


    Just a supervisor, and he was acting like someone earning hundreds of thousands a month, a big boss-level figure?


    "Be careful, don''t cause any more trouble."


    Ning Yushan red at Ye Ling, just as she was about to leave, she seemed to remember something.


    "Also, tonight at 7, I''ll be waiting for you at my ce."


    After speaking, Ning Yushan, as if still unsatisfied, kicked Pei Haiqing in the buttocks before leaving the shop.


    It wasn''t until the police car had left that Ye Ling suddenly shouted, "Shit, that bastard didn''t pay the bill!!"


    "I''ll pay, consider it my treat."


    Chen Yan swiped her card and gave Ye Ling a once-over, saying, "What''s your rtionship with that beautiful cop?"


    "No rtionship at all," Ye Ling said.


    Chen Yan rolled her eyes at Ye Ling, "Always lying, if there''s no rtionship would she have you over to her ce at 7 tonight? Definitely up to no good again!"


    Ye Ling wanted to exin, but his eyes shifted, and he turned to Chen Yan with a smile, "Hey, little girl, why do you care so much about what''s between her and me?"


    "Who cares? I... I don''t!" pouted Chen Yan.


    Remembering how the man before her had almost seen all of her that night, Chen Yan''s cheeks started to redden.


    Chen Yan was a very conservative girl, having received a good family education; she was even more naive than Liu Qiao''er.


    She thought since Ye Ling was the first man to have seen her body, he should be her man!


    However, since they didn''t have much of a rtionship yet, Chen Yan couldn''t just say it outright without making it seem like she was throwing herself at him, as if no one else wanted her.


    "I really didn''t see iting that you could fight like that." Luo You chimed in at that moment.


    Ye Ling tilted his nose up and boasted in an annoying manner, "You''ve never seen me when I''m really fighting."


    "Hmph, it''s only one or two people. If there were more, you''d probably be the one getting beaten up," Luo You obviously didn''t believe him.


    But Chen Yan nodded her little head vigorously; she had seen Ye Ling take down dozens of people by himself at the Imperial Dynasty Disco.


    Remembering this, Chen Yan quickly said, "Right, the reason I wanted to see you today was mainly to thank you for saving my life that night."


    "What was a nice girl like you doing in a ce like that? Could it be that you also..."


    As he spoke, Ye Ling sized up Chen Yan''s perfect figure.


    Chen Yan''s face instantly turned red as she stammered, "I... I didn''t... not what you..."


    Whenever she was nervous, the girl tended to stutter.


    It had taken Chen Yan a great deal of effort to exin the incident at the hospital to Luo You. Moreover, they had be good friends because of it.


    "I get it, you don''t seem the type. Why so nervous?" teased Ye Ling.


    "Big meanie!"


    When Chen Yan saw Ye Ling teasing her, she retorted in a coquettish huff, "I went there because I was feeling upset and wanted to vent. Who knew I''d encounter such a situation?"


    "What happened?"


    "I don''t want to talk about it with you."


    "..."


    "Chen Yan''s family is urging her to get married, it seems her parents introduced her to some rich second-generation guy, who is now eagerly pursuing her," Luo You suddenly revealed.


    Chen Yan immediately protested, "Sister Youyou, why did you tell him about that!"


    "Can''t you see he''s interested in you?" Luo You said with augh.


    Ye Ling''s gaze moved over Luo You, his eyes brimming with mirth, "Can''t you see I''m also interested in you?"


    "You''ll have to really put some effort in then; I, Luo You, am not like other women."


    Luo You adjusted her purple sses, exuding the aura of an urban beauty from head to toe.


    Every woman has her own strengths and charm, and Luo You''s demeanor deeply intrigued Ye Ling.


    "The stronger you are, the more I want to conquer you," Ye Ling said, half-jokingly.


    "Is that so?"


    Luo You swept her gaze up and down over Ye Ling, "The man I like has to be more than just talkative and strong; you''d better find yourself a decent job first."


    "So what you mean is, you like money, not people?" Ye Ling asked.


    "Until I meet the man I like, what I do like is money," Luo You stated bluntly.


    Ye Ling found himself at a loss for words.


    If this was Liu Fei, Ye Ling would have smacked her by now, regardless of gender.


    But when Luo You was so straightforward from the get-go, Ye Ling thought about it and realized she wasn''t wrong.


    If you want to pursue her, you need to have money; no one is forcing you to.


    Not like some women, for example, Liu Fei, who, after a 5-year rtionship with her ex, Ye Ling, had no idea how much he had given up only for her to tell him in the end that she didn''t want to be with him because he had no money.


    Absolutely disgusting!

 Chapter 65 A Kind Person is Easily Bullied

    Though it was meant to be a gesture of thanks, the coffee somehow tasted vorless to Ye Ling.


    In the end, it was still Chen Yan who picked up the bill, failing to trick Pei Haiqing, that idiot, into paying.


    After Chen Yan left with Luo You, Ye Ling stood outside and smoked a cigarette, thinking about what to do next.


    Suddenly, Ye Ling pped his thigh and eximed, "Damn, True Qi can''t stop a bullet, but a Jade Talisman can!"


    Many people inside the cafe turned to look outside, and when they heard Ye Ling''s outburst, they looked at him as if he were an idiot.


    Talking about True Qi and Jade Talismans, this is Earth, not some fantasy world of immortals and swordsmen!


    Having thought of it, Ye Ling kicked into action, driving his brand-new red Chery straight to a distant location.


    The most famous antique street in Donghai City wasn''t where he had encountered Liu Qiao''er but in the city center.


    The whole street had over 180 shops, all selling antiques.


    At a nce, the road was almostpletely blocked by cars.


    Few dared to drive here because the road was lined with luxury cars on both sides, and even the slightest scrape would bring big trouble.


    But Ye Ling didn''t care; he revved the Chery as if it were a Ferrari, zooming past the luxury cars at a speed of 100 miles per hour.


    "Tssk!"


    The sound of screeching brakes rang out as the Chery pulled off a slick drift, sliding sideways into a parking spot.


    Just as a BMW 7 Series was about to park there, it saw the beat-up Chery squeeze in and immediately started honking its horn several times in protest.


    Ye Ling calmly got out of the car, as if he hadn''t heard, and walked into the antique shop across the street.


    "Stop right there!"


    At that moment, a fat man got out of the BMW.


    "Are you going in to buy something? If not, move your car right away!" the fat man bellowed.


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling immediately burst intoughter.


    "Oh wow, did you buy this parking spot?"


    "I didn''t buy it, but I could buy several cars like yours with the money I spend here on a whim," the fat man replied arrogantly.


    "If you didn''t buy it, then you''d better shut your filthy mouth. There''s no rule that only BMWs can park here, right?"


    Ye Ling didn''t want to argue and turned to leave.


    However, the fat man became even more irritated when he heard Ye Ling''s retort.


    Driving a Chery and still acting tough?


    "Kid, I''m telling you, if you don''t move your car today, believe it or not, I''ll have someone smash it?"


    "Go ahead,"


    Ye Ling spread his hands nonchntly and said, "You smash my Chery, I smash your BMW, and we''ll see whose car can take a hit better."


    "I can afford to pay if I smash your Chery, but can you afford it if you smash my BMW?" the fat man sneered.


    "I can''t afford it..."


    Ye Ling replied, and then added, "But I never said I was going to pay you!"


    "You bloody..."


    Before the fat man could say more, a waiter ran out and said, "Gentlemen, please, let''s cool it. This hot weather is bad for your health; you agree, right?"


    "Hmph!"


    The fat man snorted coldly and said to the waiter, "You know who I am, right? Hurry up and make him move his car. A damn Chery is taking up a parking space here."


    "I know you, you''re Mister Gao Ning."


    The waiter said with a smile, "Mr. Gao, please go inside first; we''ve already prepared tea for you. As for the parking space, I will arrange it for you."


    Upon hearing this, Gao Ning gave Ye Ling another re before entering the antique store.


    Only after he went in did the waiter let out a sigh of relief and said to Ye Ling in a low voice, "Sir, there''s really no need for you to quarrel with these rich folks. They''re so arrogant, is it worth getting angry over them?"


    Ye Ling raised an eyebrow, "So what you''re saying is, I should move my car?"


    "How could that be?"


    The waiter said, "I will take care of his parking space. You park as you were going to. However, Gao Ning seems to have some clout around here; it''s better if you don''t provoke him."


    Ye Ling couldn''t help butugh upon hearing this. He thought this waiter was just like that Wang Hai from the Chinese medicine store.


    "After you''ve arranged the parking space, take me inside to have a look around. If I find something I like today, I will make sure it''s worth your while," said Ye Ling with a smile.


    The waiter replied, "Sir, this ce isn''t really for small folks like us! You see your Chery car¡ªit''s new, right? You must have saved up for a while. The items inside start at several hundred thousand yuan. Just from what I know, there are no fewer than ten people who have gone bankrupt here."


    "Seems I''ve really met a good Samaritan today."


    Ye Ling shook his head with a smile and said, "You don''t need to worry about anything else, just do the introductions where necessary."


    "Alright then."


    The waiter shook his head and drove off to find a parking space for Gao Ning''s BMW.


    "Bang!"


    Just then, a muffled sound suddenly carried over.


    Ye Ling looked up and saw that the BMW the waiter was driving had collided with a Ford Explorer.


    Clearly, the Explorer was the one that hit the BMW.


    A man in his thirties got out of the Explorer, his face filled with shock.


    After all, the BMW 760 was the cheapest model, and still more expensive than his own car!


    However, when the guy saw that it was a waiter who was driving the BMW, the shock on his face quickly turned to fury.


    "Motherfucker, are you blind? What kind of reversing is that? Didn''t you see me driving this way? You just had to reverse, didn''t you?" the man cursed angrily.


    "I... I was reversing first, and you saw you were going to hit me, but you didn''t brake..." the waiter said in a low voice.


    He was just a waiter, with a monthly sry of three or four thousand yuan. Sometimes he could get some tips, and at best, he might make five or six thousand a month.


    But now, a BMW 760 and a Ford Explorer.


    After the crash, even if he poured all his sry into it, it wouldn''t be enough to pay for the damages!


    "You still dare to talk back?"


    The man pointed at the waiter and cursed, "Open your damn eyes and look, it was clearly me who drove here first; you reversed, and I couldn''t stop in time, hitting the car. What the fuck are you as a waiter, posing as someone who drives a BMW? Can you even afford it?"


    The waiter was from the countryside, honest and trustworthy, and now being cursed at like this, plus worrying about paying for the damages, he was on the verge of tears.


    "Look at you, goddamn poor-looking, don''t y the victim in front of me. Now tell me, what are we going to do? I''m not paying for this car, and you''ll have topensate me!" said the man with not a hint of pity.


    He had initially thought the car''s owner hade over, but it turned out to be just a waiter finding a parking spot.


    "But I... I don''t have the money to pay you..." the waiter said softly.


    "No money? If you don''t have money, then why the fuck are you driving someone else''s car?"


    The man suddenly roared, "Come on, show me your driver''s license. If you don''t even have your license on you and you''re driving someone else''s car, that''s illegal!"


    "Ah, the good are bullied, and the kind are ridden,"mented the waiter.


    Seeing this scene from a distance, Ye Ling shook his head and walked over.

 Chapter 66 The Lions Mouth Opens Wide

    "Hurry up, what are you dawdling for? Show me your driver''s license!"


    At that moment, the man saw the waiter hemming and hawing and immediately knew he must not have his driver''s license on him. He sneered to himself and became even more aggressive.


    "I...I..."


    When the waiter heard the man''s shouts, his body trembled and he grew even more frightened.


    "Don''t tell me you don''t even have a driver''s license?" the man suddenly said.


    The waiter''s heart skipped a beat, and he nodded.


    "Fuck, really? You don''t even have a driver''s license and you''re driving for someone? And it''s a BMW 760?!"


    The manughed heartily to himself, thinking that he had reallye across a big fool today.


    Alright, his own losses were going to be reimbursed.


    And he wouldn''t have to pay for the BMW either.


    The trafficws are just like that, regardless of who''s at fault, driving without a license is always full liability.


    Actually, the waiter had been driving just fine, Ye Ling had seen it all.


    But the man had been distracted while driving, which is why he ended up hitting the waiter''s car as it was backing up.


    "Bro, that''s not how you should handle things, right?"


    Just then, Ye Ling walked over.


    The man nced at Ye Ling and said, "Then how should it be handled? He''s driving without a license, he scraped my car,e on, tell me, who''s right and who''s wrong?"


    "He''s driving without a license, which is indeed his fault, but you were distracted while driving just now, and you''re saying that he scraped your car? Clearly, you hit his car, didn''t you?" Ye Ling said.


    "Which eye saw me driving distracted?" the man said aggressively.


    "Both eyes saw it."


    "Don''t stick your nose in business that''s not yours. It''s his mistake for driving without a license, it has nothing to do with you."


    Seeing that Ye Ling had noticed his distraction, the man became somewhat displeased.


    However, he sneered to himself.


    Even if he had been distracted, the waiter was driving without a license, so it was all the waiter''s responsibility.


    "I''m absolutely going to handle this issue today," Ye Ling said.


    "Big brother, this... it''s indeed my fault, you should stay out of it," the waiter said gratefully.


    If Ye Ling had been driving a BMW, then the waiter would happily wee Ye Ling''s help.


    But Ye Ling was only driving a Chery, while the other guy had a Ford Explorer, which clearly made him much wealthier than Ye Ling.


    The waiter was an honest person and didn''t want Ye Ling to wade into this messy situation.


    "Let''s not talk about you driving without a license for now; the key point is that if this guy hadn''t been distracted, none of this would have happened, right?" Ye Ling said to the waiter.


    "Damn it, he shouldn''t be driving without a license. If he hadn''t driven at all, would this have happened?" the man cursed.


    Ye Ling felt somewhat helpless. No matter what, the waiter had ended up driving the BMW to find another parking spot because Ye Ling had taken the first spot he couldn''t just ignore it, right?


    "Alright then."


    Ye Ling walked up to the Ford and took a look before saying, "How about this, the damage here isn''t too severe, I''ll give you 10,000 yuan to fix it up, and we''ll call the matter settled, what do you say?"


    "10,000 yuan?"


    The man''s eyes widened in disbelief: "Are you trying to fob me off like I''m a beggar? My car is a high-end model worth nearly 700,000 yuan on the road. You''re offering me 10,000 yuan?"


    The damage to the car was indeed not light, so Ye Ling asked, "Then how much do you want?"


    "100,000!" the man demanded fiercely, right off the bat.


    In his heart, he thought, since Ye Ling was willing to y the fool, then he should take him for all he could.


    After all, if he didn''t pay up, he would just call the police, and not only would the waiter be detained for driving without a license, but he would also have topensate for the BMW.


    His own car, well, that was manageable, maybe 20,000 or 30,000, but the BMW''s rims were even bent; that would definitely be no less than 100,000.


    "100,000? Brother, don''t you think that''s a bit much?"


    Ye Ling frowned and said, "How about this, I give you 30,000, which should be enough for repairs, and consider the rest as a treat for drinks from me, how''s that?"


    "Do I look like I''m short of drinks?"


    The man sneered, "It''s 100,000! If that''s not okay, let''s call the police. A detention for driving without a license couldst ten to fifteen days, right? He''ll have to pay for the BMW, and my car damages as well."


    "Driving a car worth 700,000 and you''re squabbling over this amount?" Ye Ling said.


    "What a joke, you think tens of thousands aren''t money? Whose fault is it for driving without a license? Who else is there to me for his misfortune?"


    "Stop f*cking wasting my time here. If you really want to settle this privately, then it''s 100,000. If you don''t want to settle, I''ll call the police right now; I''ve got no time to waste here with you."


    "So you''re determined not to speak nicely, is that it?" Ye Ling''s expression turned grim.


    "You trying to frighten me?"


    The man sneered, "What an eye-opener. This guy wrecks my car, and youe out acting all high and mighty. If you can''t afford to pay, what are you posturing for? Acting tough is one thing, but you want to get physical, is it?"


    "Tsk, you''re not being honest, man!"


    Ye Ling walked towards the man.


    Seeing Ye Ling approach, the man immediately opened the trunk and pulled out a long knife.


    The man wasn''t involved with the underworld; he just often drove long distances, so he kept a knife in the car in case of emergencies.


    "What, you wanna try me?" the man taunted.


    "Isn''t that considered possession of a controlled knife?" Ye Ling said.


    "Stop your bullsh*t with me. Just tell me, are we settling this or should I call the cops?"


    "To hell with you!" Ye Ling wasted no words and kicked towards the man.


    The kick was so fast that the man couldn''t even react.


    There was a thud, and blood immediately sprayed from the man''s mouth and nose.


    The waiter stood dumbfounded, his eyes wide, unsure what to say.


    He was a bit scared; after all, it was his fault for driving without a license, so how could this young man just hit someone?


    That''s how honest people are¡ªthey don''t understand anything and get frightened by the slightest show of aggression.


    "It was clearly your fault, and yet you dare to hit me?!" the man roared as he got up.


    "Who''s in the wrong, you know better than I do."


    Ye Ling said, "Look at him. Does he look like he has money? Your demands are always 100,000. Could he evene up with that if you killed him? A waiter making a few thousand a month, plus dealing with the BMW, you''re driving a 700,000 car and yet have no humanity?"


    "Just because I have no money, I can drive without a license, and I have to submit and be polite to everyone? I''m rich, so that''s my fault now?" the man yelled.


    "No one''s asking you to be humble or polite, nor is it wrong to have money, but if you''re being so overbearing just because you have money, then that''s where you go wrong," Ye Ling retorted.


    Ye Ling pointed at the damage on the Explorer and continued, "I said I''d give you 30,000 just now. That''s enough for the repairs, but you were too greedy, insisting on 100,000. Isn''t that asking for a beating?"

 Chapter 67 : 67: Stone Gambling

    "Fine, I''m fucking asking for it, I''ll kill you today!"


    The man swung the iron rod in his hand toward Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling dodged swiftly, immediately avoiding the blow.


    At the same time, Ye Ling kicked out, striking the man''s chest with a loud ''bang''.


    The man''s iron rod dropped from his hand, and he was mmed hard against his own explorer.


    The loud noise made the waiter''s heart tremble fiercely.


    He didn''t feel any pleasure from it, but instead, a sense of fear.


    "You still want the money?"


    Ye Ling walked up to the man, grabbed him by the cor, his body radiating a murderous aura.


    The man felt as if he had fallen into hell, surrounded by demons, trembling in terror.


    "No... I don''t want it anymore..."


    "It''s better that way."


    Ye Ling took out 30,000 cash from his body, which he always carried with him.


    "Same as before, I give you 30,000, and we call it even. If you''re not willing, then go ahead and call the police, but if I find you, I''ll kill you!"


    After saying that, Ye Ling turned and walked toward the waiter.


    To deal with people like this, you have to be tougher than they are.


    The man was so frightened he nearly wet his pants; he scrambled up, got into his car, and as he backed out, his feet almost mmed through the mailbox.


    He was genuinely scared by the imposing presence Ye Ling exuded.


    In the man''s eyes, someone with such an aura definitely must have killed before!


    "What are you afraid of?"


    Ye Ling patted the waiter''s shoulder and said, "Let me tell you, in this world, you cannot be too honest. Don''t believe in the saying that good people will always receive good karma."


    The waiter didn''t seem to fully understand, but he nodded anyway.


    Seeing that he didn''t seem capable of continuing driving, Ye Ling got into the BMW and parked it in a spot.


    "Let''s go, take me to your store to have a look."


    This store was very popr, in fact, nearly every store here was bustling.


    It had three floors and arge courtyard at the back.


    In the lobby of the first floor, many antiques were disyed. Ye Ling could see at a nce that about eighty percent of these antiques were genuine.


    "As expected of a store that can operate on Antique Street, certainly much more genuine than what Li Fugui offers," Ye Ling thought.


    "Sir, may I have your honored surname?"


    The waiter now seemed to have regainedposure and asked with a smile.


    "I''m Ye Ling."


    "Nice to meet you, Mr. Ye, my name is Han Lin."


    Han Lin added, "Mr. Ye, what brings you here? Are you looking to buy or sell?"


    "I''m looking to buy some jade."


    "Oh, jade... the third floor is where we sell jade articles, and we have jade stones too, but they''re quite expensive. I would suggest, if you have some knowledge about gambling on stones, you might rather go to therge courtyard at the back and choose some raw stones for cutting."


    "Oh?"


    Ye Ling immediately became interested.


    He knew about gambling on stones; Baidu''s information wasn''t for nothing.


    However, generally speaking, gambling on stones is like gambling, with a significant element of luck involved.


    If you bet right, you might be a millionaire, or even a multimillionaire or billionaire, overnight.


    But if you bet wrong, then sorry, consider yourself unlucky.


    Many people have lost everything they had because of gambling on stones.


    Simply put, stone gambling has slightly better odds than buying lottery tickets, but merchants are not in the business of making losing deals.


    "Take me to see." Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Following Han Lin to the backyard, he saw that there were even more people here than in the main hall.


    Many were gathered around therge patch of raw stones in the middle, looking on with interest.


    "Oh, even the one who drives a Chery is here?"


    The chubby BMW driver, Gao Ning, was also present and spotted Ye Ling as he entered, immediately calling out loudly.


    As he spoke, the people around all turned their heads to look.


    "The one who drives a Chery wants to gamble on stones?"


    "How amusing, even one of theserger stones could buy him a Chery car."


    "These days, everyone wants to try their luck at gambling regardless of their status."


    Sarcasticments wafted from the crowd.


    When Han Lin saw Gao Ning, his heart skipped a beat; he had just had a car ident driving his BMW.


    If Gao Ning found out, wouldn''t he be finished?


    But just then, a hand patted Han Lin on the shoulder.


    For some reason, Han Lin immediately calmed down.


    "This chubby guy has a deep furrow between his brows, his face round like the earth; within three days, he is bound to lose money."


    Ye Lingmented with a smile upon observing Gao Ning''s appearance.


    In his previous life, Ye Ling had quite researched fortunes and feng shui.


    "Look quick, there''s jade in the cut!"


    Just then, a cry of surprise rang out.


    All heads turned to see a craftsman had just sliced open a raw stone, revealing a sh of bright green light.


    "It''s gone up, it''s gone up!"


    Someone saw the color getting brighter and bellowed excitedly, as if the raw stone were his own.


    "Do we cut again?" the craftsman asked a middle-aged man standing by.


    The middle-aged man''s face also showed excitement; after thinking for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Another slice!"


    "Alright."


    After the craftsman nodded, he brought down another cut.


    The middle-aged man''s face immediately turned ashen, as he saw the jade stone split into two halves with that cut.


    He was filled with extreme regret, thinking that if he hadn''t cut it, the stone could have sold for hundreds of thousands!


    But now, having been split, its value had plummeted.


    "Ah... such a pity," the stone-cutting craftsman also shook his head.


    Ye Ling''s eyes brightened as he circted his True Qi and was able to feel Spiritual Energy from these raw stones.


    Meaning, Ye Ling knew which raw stone contained jade and which did not.


    "I thought I had to be at least at the Foundation Establishment Stage to sense it, seems like Earth''s jade is just too low-grade, even the Early Stage Houtian is enough to detect it," Ye Ling mused to himself as he pushed his way into the crowd with Han Lin.


    "Yo, kid, you want to gamble on stones too?"


    Gao Ning, seeing Ye Ling actually squeeze into the crowd, immediately showed a mocking smile.


    "Can''t I give it a try?" Ye Ling responded indifferently.


    "Ha, that''s really quite funny. Any stone here could buy you a car, are you nning to put your car up as coteral? A shabby Chery, I''m afraid the bossdy wouldn''t even take it, ha!" Gao Ningughed loudly.


    Han Lin also tugged at Ye Ling''s sleeve and said, "This batch of raw stones just came in yesterday, it hasn''t been picked over yet, but the price is much higher than the previous stones. Even this 100-pound stone starts at a minimum of 50,000."


    Ye Ling nodded and looked towards Gao Ning.


    "Chubby, you''re so loud, how about we bet on a round?"

 Chapter 68 : 68 Wang Ningmei

    "A bet?"


    Gao Ning immediatelyughed, looking down on Ye Ling with disdain, "What will you bet with me? That broken Chery of yours? Or these street stall clothes on your back?"


    "That''s for me to worry about. I can afford to lose, I''m just afraid you don''t have the guts to bet," Ye Ling said.


    "What kind of bet?" Gao Ning sneered.


    Betting with someone who drives a Chery, and he wouldn''t dare? What a joke!


    "I don''t know much about gambling on stones, you suggest something," Ye Ling spread his hands.


    Upon hearing this, the waiter Han Lin immediately tugged at Ye Ling''s clothes, worriedly saying, "You dare to bet without any knowledge? Isn''t that just throwing money away? This Gao Ning is an expert at gambling on stones; many people have lost to him, and it''s said that Gao Ning made his fortune through gambling on stones. You better not bet."


    "It''s okay," Ye Ling shook his head.


    Seeing Ye Ling so stubborn, Han Lin really had no other choice.


    "Looking at how poor you are, boy, I can tell you haven''t gambled much on stones. You still dare to bet with me? Haven''t you asked around to find out who I, Wang Ning, am?" Gao Ning scoffed.


    The people around also shook their heads, thinking Ye Ling was truly a greenhorn unafraid of tigers, daring to gamble on stones with Gao Ning. It seemed like he was going to lose that Chery today.


    "You talk too much, just tell me, do you dare to bet or not?" Ye Ling said impatiently.


    "Why wouldn''t I? Today I''ll let you lose everything you own!"


    Wang Ning''s face jiggled with fat as he said, "Here''s how it''ll work. Each of us will choose a rough stone of the same price, sell it on the spot, and if, after cutting, one''s stone is worth less than the other''s, he will pay the difference."


    "For instance, if mine is worth 10,000 after cutting and yours is worth 100,000, I''ll pay you the difference of 90,000. Then, you''ll still sell the jade on your own, getting twice the profit. How does that sound?"


    Just by hearing this detailed exnation, you could tell that Gao Ning truly was a master of gambling on stones.


    Other people might not dare to bet against Gao Ning.


    Too bad, he was dealing with Ye Ling.


    "Agreed," Ye Ling nodded.


    "Humph, you''re asking for it. Don''t kneel on the ground begging me after you lose," Gao Ning warned with a cold smile as he was about to go select a rough stone.


    "Wait."


    Ye Ling suddenly stopped Gao Ning, saying, "What if I win and you can''t afford to pay the difference?"


    Before Gao Ning could reply, a burst ofughter echoed from those around them.


    "Kid, you should worry about what you''re going to do first!"


    "This is really amusing; does he actually think the fatso Gao would lose to him? Doesn''t he have a clue how much he''s worth, daring to gamble on stones without any knowledge?"


    "I''d like to know too, if you can''t pay the difference, what will you do?"


    Gao Ning also turned his head back, as Ye Ling''s words served as a wake-up call for him.


    A rough stone worth 50,000 or even 100,000, Ye Ling could possibly afford.


    But if he ended up cutting a jade worth hundreds of thousands or millions, how would Ye Ling pay him?


    Driving a broken Chery, did he also have over a million in savings?


    "That''s why,"


    Ye Ling took out his bank card, tapped it against a rough stone and said, "I have about 1 million in cash on this card, we can have someone verify that on the spot."


    "1 million?"


    Gao Ning immediately showed contempt, "I really didn''t see thating, that this poor bloke has 1 million in savings. Don''t tell me it''s an allowance from some sugar mama keeping you?"


    "Quit the nonsense," Ye Ling replied.


    "Fine."


    Gao Ning nodded and took out his own bank card, "I have 10 million in this card. Let''s not brag; we can have the waiter check right now. How about that?"


    Han Lin looked at Ye Ling and, after getting a nod from him, took aptop and checked it out, finding indeed over 1 million and exactly 10 million in cash in their ounts, respectively.


    "Kid, there''s no fuss about gambling on stones; everyone''s watching, and no one will dare to cheat. To me, that 10 million is just a small amount. If you have the skills today, feel free to win me over to bankruptcy. Even that BMW outside, I''ve been thinking about changing it anyway," Gao Ning boasted as many people gave him thumbs up, clearly thinking he was very generous.


    Yet Gao Ning''s wealth was not without reason; his courage in gambling on stones was well-known.


    He had lost before, but never once had he welched on a deal. Those who knew Gao Ning were aware of this reputation.


    "Yo, big brother Gao, what are you doing? Why waste time with a youngster? Why not have fun with these big brothers around us instead?"


    Just then, a sultry voice carried through the air.


    At the sound of this voice, nearly all the men present felt their bones turn soft, as if melting.


    Without guessing, it was known to be Wang Ning Mei, the owner of the establishment.


    Ye Ling also turned to look.


    He saw a woman with a top-grade figure, fair skin, and extreme beauty approaching.


    This woman radiated an allure that wasn''t feigned but seemed to emanate from within her. Every movement and expression was tantalizing.


    Luo You was also a seductive woman, but clearly, she paled inparison to Wang Ning Mei.


    Wang Ning Mei was around 30 years old but looked as if she were in her mid-twenties, with wless skin.


    Under the reflection of the sunlight, Wang Ning Mei''s stunning beauty made every man pause and stare.


    "Here''s our boss, Wang Ning Mei," Han Lin whispered to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling nodded and smiled, "Your boss is quite beautiful. I wonder how many men she has ensnared."


    "You better not let the boss hear you say that. Although she might appear irresistible on the surface, her means are quite severe!" Han Lin quickly added.


    "Oh, it''s little Wang,"


    Gao Ning nced over Wang Ning Mei''s figure, smiling, "This youngster is picking a fight with me, insists on betting against me. If I don''t bet, how can I continue to mix in the gambling stone circle?"


    Wang Ning Mei smiled and nodded at Gao Ning. Approaching Ye Ling, she extended a slender hand, "Hello, I''m Wang Ning Mei, the owner here."


    "Ye Ling."


    Ye Ling smiled and shook hands with Wang Ning Mei.

 Chapter 69: Chapter 69 Betting Agreement

    Wang Ningmei gently tugged at her jade hand, but still couldn''t break free.


    Han Lin was simply stunned, how could someone dare to flirt with the boss''s wife so openly?


    Gao Ning frowned and said, "Kid, what are you trying to imply? Haven''t seen a beauty before, eh?"


    Obviously, Gao Ning was interested in Wang Ningmei and wanted to take this opportunity to y the hero and save the beauty.


    Wang Ningmei''s charming face grew a bit cold as she stared at Ye Ling, her starry eyes revealing a hint of chilliness.


    "Don''t want to let go, is that it?"


    Wang Ningmei said, "No problem, if you want to touch,e to my office, I''ll let you touch all you want."


    Upon hearing this, Gao Ning and the others did not show a surprised look but instead curled their lips in a cold smile.


    Han Lin quickly said, "Mei sister, Mr. Ye probably didn''t mean to, he..."


    Before he could finish, Han Lin''s eyes widened in shock again.


    Ye Ling suddenly pulled Wang Ningmei over and directly lifted her cor to see the deep ravine inside, along with the ckce bra.


    "Scoundrel!"


    Wang Ningmei had not expected Ye Ling to dare to be so bold and immediately became furious.


    Right away, Wang Ningmei swung a p towards Ye Ling.


    But Ye Ling caught Wang Ningmei''s hand and said seriously, "Have you been feeling ack of sleep recently, often fearful, and inexplicably finding bruises on your body?"


    Wang Ningmei was taken aback, and the anger in her heart immediately dissipated.


    "How do you know?" Wang Ningmei asked in shock.


    What Ye Ling said had struck a chord in her heart, and he was not wrong in the least.


    "I just saw bruises on your arm and your chest," Ye Ling said.


    Wang Ningmei, reminded that Ye Ling had dared to take liberties with her in front of so many people, felt her anger rising again.


    "So you said that because you saw my bruises. Even if you''re a doctor, you can''t be so disrespectful, can you?"


    Ye Ling shook his head, "If I didn''t know beforehand about the bruises on your body, would I have looked at your arm and chest?"


    "What''s going on here?" Wang Ningmei furrowed her brow and asked.


    Ye Ling took a step forward, came up to Wang Ningmei, and gently bowed his head.


    Wang Ningmei didn''t dodge, knowing that Ye Ling had something to tell her.


    "A malevolent ghost is pressing on your body," Ye Ling whispered.


    "What?!"


    Wang Ningmei''s face immediately paled, and she stepped back several paces, her eyes wide.


    "Don''t believe me?"


    Ye Ling shook his head and was about to turn away.


    "Wait!"


    But Wang Ningmei hurriedly said, "I believe you, I believe you!"


    "You are the boss here, right?" Ye Ling asked again.


    "Hmm."


    "Prepare 10 million, and I will help you."


    With that indifferent statement, Ye Ling then turned to look at Gao Ning and casually said, "Fatty, shall we begin?"


    Gao Ning frowned, puzzled.


    What on earth did this guy say to Wang Ningmei?


    Even the usually veryposed Wang Ningmei looked visibly shaken?


    "You little scoundrel, trying to deceive and extort 10 million from me, do you need my help to do that?"


    Gao Ning muttered and then walked over to the raw stones.


    He indeed had a deep understanding of stone gambling; he tapped this stone and examined that one, as if he could see their true nature.


    Ye Ling, however, went straight to a stone priced at 100,000 yuan and said, "Let''s go with a 100,000 yuan stone, I choose this one."


    "Alright."


    Gao Ning immediately revealed a cold smile.


    In his view, when it came to stone gambling, Ye Ling was really just a rookie.


    Without even giving it a close look, just casually picking one?


    Gao Ning felt that the stone Ye Ling had chosen, with its greyish color and heavy material, even if it really contained jade, would definitely not exceed 50,000 yuan.


    "Hmph, little scoundrel, trying to y games with me?"


    Gao Ning went around and finally chose a stone priced at 100,000 yuan.


    "Have you made your choice?" Ye Ling asked.


    "Obviously," Gao Ning replied.


    Gao Ning handed the rough stone to the master who appeared to be nearly 60, saying, "This one, just clean it for me first."


    "Sure."


    The master nodded and began to clean the stone.


    It wasn''t long before a streak of green light appeared on the stone.


    "It''s gone up!"


    People around them eximed in surprise.


    "Keep cleaning," Gao Ning said calmly, inly.


    The master cleaned some more, and indeed, the green light on the stone grew more intense.


    "It''s gone up again, gone up again!"


    "Gao the Fatty is indeed a gambling stone expert¡ªeighty percent of the stones he picks turn out to be something."


    "Just looking at this color rise, it''s got to be worth over 100,000."


    "150,000, I''ll take it!"


    "I''ll offer 200,000!"


    Immediately, people started to make their bids.


    Gao Ning, however, shook his head and said, "Cut from the left side, 20 centimeters in."


    The master didn''t say a word and cut straight down.


    "Woosh!"


    The green light on the rough stone suddenly burst forth, dazzling even under the sunlight.


    "Holy shit, it''s gone up again, could it be a Shanhai Green?"


    "Doesn''t look like it, Shanhai Green usually has a bit of a blue-gray tint, and this clearly doesn''t."


    "Gao Fatty, 500,000, how about selling it to me?"


    "Boss Gao, 700,000, I''ll offer 700,000, let me have it?"


    Seeing another increase, the people around widened their eyes, filled with admiration for Gao Ning as they began to quote their prices.


    Gao Ning felt a bit disappointed deep down; he had thought it might be Shanhai Green.


    "Okay, 700,000, it''s yours," Gao Ning said.


    A middle-aged man wearing sses came forward, transferred the money to Gao Ning, and happily took the stone away.


    "Kid, it''s your turn," Gao Ning said with a sneer, looking at Ye Ling, "Don''t get your hopes up; this rock is thick and heavy, almost no chance of yielding jade, it''s just a piece of broken stone."


    "Is that so?"


    Ye Ling nced at Gao Ning indifferently, the corner of his mouth curling up.


    Did he not know whether there was jade in this stone?


    Although it indeed didn''t look like a stone that would contain jade, there was a strong current of spiritual energy emanating from it, many times more potent than the energy from Gao Ning''s stone.


    "Master, no need to clean, just cut straight down from here," Ye Ling said, marking a line in the middle of the stone.


    "Cut it like this?"


    The master frowned and said, "Cutting it like this, even if there is jade, it''s likely going to be damaged."


    "No worries, just cut," said Ye Ling with a smile.


    Hearing this, the master shook his head helplessly and cut down the middle.


    Everyone watched, and when they saw not even a glimmer of light, they all hissed, silently thinking that the kid had just lost 700,000.


    But then they heard Ye Ling say, "Now, make another cut here."


    The master looked at Ye Ling, thinking the young man was still not giving up. What coulde out of such a small remaining piece of stone?


    Still thinking, he made another cut.


    It was the same as the first, nothing appeared.


    "Kid, I think you might as well give up hope, this small thing, you''ve already made two cuts, do you still expect it to turn out well?" Gao Ning shouted.


    Han Lin also shook his head.


    He might not have gambled on stone before, but he had seen enough.


    This raw stone was already cut like this. There really wasn''t much hope left.

 Chapter 70 600 Million

    "That''s not necessarily true."


    Ye Ling shook his head and then said to the master, "Master, cut it again, from here."


    The master felt helpless, thinking to himself, could this young guy really not afford to lose?


    With his attire, he definitely wasn''t some rich man, and if he tried to y dirty with Gao Ning, that''d be like seeking death!


    With a sigh, the master made the cut carelessly.


    In his opinion, even ten more cuts wouldn''t produce any green.


    But just at that moment, a burst of green light suddenly erupted from the raw stone.


    The master''s eyes bulged in disbelief.


    Did it really produce green?


    "It''s up! It''s up!"


    "Holy shit, how could thate out?"


    "That''s just damn ridiculous! How could that have worked?"


    "Looking at the green light, although there isn''t much, it''s incredibly dense. There must be something good inside."


    Many people showed an incredulous expression; they all thought Ye Ling was going to lose out.


    Gao Ning''s face darkened, as with his knowledge of jade gambling, he naturally knew that the content inside the stone absolutely surpassed Mountain Sea Green.


    "Young man, 1 million, to buy your stone, how about it?"


    "1 million? That''s interesting. This is obviously something even more impressive than Mountain Sea Green. You think I don''t know what it''s worth? 2 million."


    "3 million!"


    Bids called out one after another, clearly indicating they all knew the value inside the stone wasn''t low.


    "I''ll make an offer too, 4 million." Wang Ning Mei also walked over, smiling.


    Ye Ling was unmoved and said to the master, "From here, another cut please."


    "Another cut?"


    The master''s eyes widened as he said, "Young man, I think it''s better not to cut anymore. The raw stone is only so big, and what''s inside is Top Grade. If you cut again, and it gets damaged, it won''t be worth much!"


    "If he wants to cut, let him cut. What''s with all the unnecessaryments?" Gao Ning huffed coldly.


    Hearing that, the master dared not say anything more and made another cut along the line Ye Ling had marked.


    "Whoosh!"


    With this cut, another rich burst of green light exploded from it.


    The crowd could vaguely see a perfectly round bead, as if embedded inside, appearing from within the stone.


    The cut that the master just made was impably close to the bead, barely grazing it.


    Immediately, some observant people were shocked in their hearts. Could this shabbily dressed young man really understand jade gambling?


    Otherwise, how could he dare to cut like that?


    "Young man, I offer 5 million!"


    "8 million!"


    "10 million, but you can''t cut anymore!"


    Wang Ning Mei looked deeply at Ye Ling and said, "I offer 20 million. How about selling the stone to me?"


    "Not for sale yet."


    Ye Ling smiled and shook his head before saying, "Master, it can be wiped now, please be careful."


    "Okay!"


    The master, seeing that such an excellent item had been revealed, was immediately happy.


    And since Ye Ling was so polite, the master naturally had to be extra careful now.


    About ten minutes passed, and apletely green spherical bead appeared in the master''s hand.


    "Heart of the Sphere, a once-in-a-millennium Heart of the Sphere!"


    The master, holding onto the bead, had his face trembling with excitement.


    The others were also shocked; they liked jade gambling and antiques and naturally knew the preciousness of the Heart of the Sphere.


    "Legend has it that wearing a Heart of the Sphere can not only warm and nourish the soul but also attract wealth and change one''s fortune!"


    "Is this the Round Heart Pearl? I''ve been gambling on stones for over 30 years, and this is the first time I''ve seen one."


    "A natural Round Heart Pearl, untouched by intentional crafting, its value gotta be upwards of 100 million at least."


    All eyes were on Ye Ling, looking at him as if he were some kind of treasure. Their gazes nearly devoured him.


    "I bid 100 million!"


    "150 million!"


    "200 million!"


    The crowd was clearly wealthy, adorned with gold and silver. They were either high-ranking officials or rich tycoons.


    Besides, who of any virtue woulde to a ce like this?


    The price shot up to 200 million in no time.


    Gao Ning''s heart was about to leap out of his chest. He never imagined that he could misjudge so badly!


    Compared to this Round Heart Pearl, his piece of junk jade was worth squat!


    "Big brother is so awesome!" Han Lin said, thrilled.


    "300 million, I''ll take the Round Heart Pearl," Wang Ning Mei said.


    Ye Ling smiled and nodded, "Okay, it''s yours."


    The crowd all looked regretful. A price of 300 million was indeed steep.


    Wang Ning Mei made the transfer right away.


    Clearly, she had some connections with the bank. After all, such a huge sum wasn''t something one could just transfer on a whim.


    Soon enough, the notification came through. The string of ''0s'' even got Ye Ling a bit excited.


    "Boss Gao, mine''s 300 million, yours was 700 thousand. Subtract the difference, and thates to 299.3 million."


    Ye Ling turned to look at Gao Ning with a smile, "By the way, I scratched your BMW a bit by ident, but I think 300 thousand will cover it. I''ll just take 299 million from you, how about that?"


    The crowd''s attention turned to Gao Ning once again.


    300 million was no small sum, after all!


    Who would have thought that Gao Ning, a veteran eagle yer, would have his eyes pecked out by an eagle today? And a peck that blindfolded him no less.


    "Boss Gao should be a man of credibility, right? What''s the matter? Can''te up with the cash?" Ye Ling taunted.


    Gao Ning''s face twitched violently. 300 million for that little amount of money?


    "Fine, I''ll pay it!" Gao Ning gritted his teeth and then added, "But I have one condition. We need to gamble again. No more bids from others, just directlyparing items. Whoever loses pays the other 500 million."


    Obviously, Gao Ning wanted to earn all that money back.


    "Whoa."


    Ye Lingughed, "Boss Gao, are you dissatisfied? But 300 million is really a hefty sum. I bet it would hurt the boss to part with it, eh?"


    "Cut the crap, will you gamble or not?" Gao Ning said in a deep voice.


    "Alright, whatever Boss Gao says, we''ll do. But you''ve got to transfer the money over first," Ye Ling said.


    Gao Ning was indeed not one to go back on his word; he immediately transferred the money to Ye Ling.


    One stone hadted Ye Ling nearly six billion. Plus the earlier million, he was now sitting on a clean six billion.


    With such a huge sum, Ye Ling was now a billionaire.


    "Damned lucky, shit, one rock and I made six billion."


    "This kid, I don''t know if he''s really clueless or just pretending, casually cutting out six billion? I don''t buy it!"


    "Looks like Gao Ning is fuming, steam practicallying out of his nostrils."


    Everyone around murmured with envy, thinking this kid was way too lucky.


    "Boss Gao, gambling is fine, but I need to know if you still have five billion in case you decide to welch. You already know what I have; what if you back out?" Ye Ling said with a smirk.


    "How much money I have, the bossdy knows. You can ask her," Gao Ning said gravely.


    Ye Ling turned to look at Wang Ning Mei.


    Wang Ning Mei gave a slight nod and whispered, "Don''t overdo it with the y. It''s okay to give people an out with gambling stones."


    Ye Ling just smiled and said no more.

 Chapter 71: Chapter 71 Gao Nings Despair

    Approaching therge pile of gambling stones, Ye Ling touched his chin as if he were carefully examining them.


    In fact, nobody knew that Ye Ling didn''t need to look at all; he could sense the quality from the density of the Spiritual Energy.


    He was merely pretending for now.


    In contrast, Gao Ning''s previously calm demeanor hadpletely vanished, and sweat had started to form on his forehead as he searched meticulously.


    However, after a full half an hour had passed, Gao Ning hadn''t made a selection.


    Ye Ling let out a cold snort, guessing Gao Ning''s thoughts, and headed towards a particr raw stone.


    "I''ll take this one!"


    Just at that moment, Gao Ning suddenly ran over, yelling before he even got close.


    Ye Ling''s palm was about to touch the raw stone, and he looked like he was about to speak.


    "Mr. Gao, that''s not very honest of you, is it? Clearly, I was about to choose this one first," Ye Ling said, frowning.


    Gao Ning spoke in a sarcastic tone, "Who knows you were going to choose this one? Did you speak up? Whoever speaks first gets it; this raw stone, I''m taking it!"


    "You''re really taking it?" Ye Ling asked again.


    "Nonsense!"


    Gao Ning pointed to Han Lin and said, "Push that raw stone over to me."


    "Despicable."


    Han Lin cursed inwardly, but he still went over to do it.


    The onlookers had begun to realize that Gao Ning knew Ye Ling was not as simple as he appeared on the surface, which was why he hadn''t chosen for half an hour.


    And just when Ye Ling was about to choose, he came over to snatch it.


    Such a tactic was truly shameless to the extreme.


    Wang Ningmei furrowed her brows, thinking to herself that Gao Ning seemed like he couldn''t afford to lose.


    "Fine, since you''ve chosen this one, I will pick another," Ye Ling said, nodding.


    Ye Ling moved towards another raw stone in the middle and said, "Brother Han, could you push this one over for me?"


    "Big brother, this guy really has no shame," Han Lin said quietly.


    "It''s okay," Ye Ling replied with a smile.


    Gao Ning was somewhat confused.


    Could it be that Ye Ling was really choosing at random? If that was the case, there was no point in stealing this one!


    "Mr. Gao, one must act with integrity. I''ll give you a chance, if you don''t want to choose this one, you can change it for another, what do you say?" Ye Ling said.


    Gao Ning felt conflicted and was somewhat baffled by Ye Ling.


    But soon, Gao Ning made up his mind.


    In his view, surely Ye Ling felt there was something good inside this stone, which was why he was suggesting a swap.


    "No need to change!"


    "You''re sure?"


    "Yes, I''m sure."


    "All right then."


    Ye Ling nodded and said, "So shall we¡­ start cutting?"


    In truth, Ye Ling knew very well which stones were good and which were not.


    It wouldn''t make a difference if Gao Ning swapped it for another one, even ten more would be futile.


    The best one was already with Ye Ling.


    "Let''s cut."


    Gao Ning looked at the cutter and said, "Be careful, don''t ruin it."


    The cutter was also feeling a bit nervous. After all, with one slice, that would be 500 million!


    "Where should we cut?"


    "Right here."


    Gao Ning thought for a moment and then drew a line on the left side.


    The master gritted his teeth and made a cut.


    "Wow!"


    Just one cut and arge swath of light shone through the stone.


    "It''s increased!"


    "Damn, such a big piece, and it''s increased with just one cut, Gao the fatty is going to strike it rich!"


    "Seems like this kid really does have a trick or two, he was about to pick this very piece, but was snatched away by Gao the fatty."


    The crowd was filled with envy, such arge piece of raw stone, and it revealed green with just one cut, it definitely would weigh over 5 catties if not more.


    Wang Ningmei walked over to Ye Ling and whispered, "Are you confident? This guy seems to be determined to fight you to the death today."


    "No problem, if he wants to y, I''ll y with him," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Looking at Ye Ling''s nonchnt face, Wang Ningmei was somewhat puzzled.


    Where does this kid get his confidence?


    "Boss Gao, are you going to cut again?" the master asked.


    Gao Ning''s face was flushed with excitement, his body trembling slightly. He waved his hand grandly, "No more cuts, wipe it for me!"


    Hearing that, the master couldn''t help but feel contempt.


    Such arge stone, how long would it take to wipe it clean?


    "It seems that Gao the fatty is scared of losing, he doesn''t dare to cut anymore!" everyone thought to themselves.


    "Uncle Li, can you call a few more people over to help wipe? It''s such a good piece, it would be such a pity to cut it wrong," Wang Ningmei spoke up.


    Gao Ning immediately shot her a look, thinking to himself that this woman was still on his side, and if he could win back those 500 million, he must find a way to get her into bed.


    The master immediately called for several people, and after wiping for a full two hours, which took them to lunchtime, they finally finished.


    As expected, the piece of jade, though not Mountain Sea Green or Emperor Green, was asrge as an adult''s head, and when weighed, it turned out to be over 6 catties.


    Moreover, looking at the quality, it wasn''t far off from Mountain Sea Green in value, worth at least one hundred million.


    Gao Ning took a long sigh of relief and finally eased his mind, sneering at Ye Ling, "Kid, you''re definitely losing those 500 million today!"


    "Is that so?"


    Ye Ling looked at Gao Ning, "Boss Gao, I''ll give you another chance, if you agree now, we can call off the bet, how about that?"


    "You must be scared of losing, right?"


    Gao Ning snorted coldly, "Seeing that I''ve cut such a big piece of jade, you don''t dare to bet anymore? When you were asking me for money just now, where was this attitude? Hurry up, no damn dawdling!"


    Ye Ling was helpless, he had given him a way out, but why didn''t he appreciate it?


    "Alright then."


    Ye Ling turned to the master and said, "Master, please make the cut."


    The master had really seen something today; usually, it took several batches of raw stones to produce one fine jade.


    But today, there was both a spherical bead and a 6-catty piece, which was surprisingly unusual.


    After the cut, the raw stone emitted a burst of light.


    However, the light was not green, but red.


    "Red?"


    "Can it be chicken-blood jade?"


    "I''m screwed, how can this kid pick right every single time?"


    The people around all changed color dramatically. Red jade with such a vivid color, it should start at at least 100 million!


    When Gao Ning saw the red color, his head buzzed and he nearly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.


    Under these circumstances, there was no need to cut any further; as long as the chicken-blood jade was slightlyrger, it would be worth more than his own piece.


    At that moment, Gao Ning implored the Bodhisattva and the Buddha that Ye Ling''s chicken-blood jade had to be small, it simply must be small.


    But in the next instant, Gao Ning''splexion went deathly pale, a surge of despair flooding his heart.


    Because Ye Ling had instructed the master to make another cut, and with that cut, another burst of light shed forth.


    Most crucially, this time the color was not the previous red, but¡­ green!


    ps: Another chaptering up, I''m begging for rmendation tickets, my friends. The Queen thanks everyone!

 Chapter 72 The Tricolored Imperial Jade

    "What... why are there two colors?"


    "Red, green... If it were two separate gemstones, that would be one thing, but if it''s a single stone, then this guy, he''s struck it rich!"


    "Although this raw stone is quiterge, the likelihood that it could contain two stones is small, I reckon, this is very likely to be a single stone."


    Everyone was stunned; the two colors were just too dazzling.


    "Young man, I''ll give you two billion for that raw stone, how about it?"


    "Crap, three billion!"


    "Never mind whether it''s one stone or two, even if there are two, it''s worth more than two billion. Three billion is too low; I bid five billion!"


    Although Ye Ling had no intention of selling since he was gambling against Gao Ning this time, many people still started bidding.


    The mingling glow of red and green was truly too tempting.


    Wang Ningmei stood behind Ye Ling, her fiery little mouth agape, a sense of regret rising in her heart.


    If only she had known the quality of this batch of raw stones was so high, even if she had done the cutting herself!


    The raw stone Ye Ling held, though priced at five million, had already received bids up to five billion, and coupled with Ye Ling''s earlier Heart Sphere Bead, Wang Ningmei instantly felt she had lost out big.


    But that''s the way business goes. Taking the raw stone bought for five million as an example, Wang Ningmei had only paid one million for it, and just flipping it had earned her a four million profit.


    If Ye Ling hadn''t cut anything good, Wang Ningmei would have definitely made a profit.


    But now that something good had been cut, she felt as though she had made a loss.


    However, Wang Ningmei, true to her role as the bossdy, didn''t feel any regret but instead smiled at Ye Ling, "Little brother, it looks like you''re going to make a fortune here at your sister''s ce today..."


    Ye Ling smiled faintly, "What do you mean, Mei sister?"


    Wang Ningmei''s face took on a seductive charm, and she cooed, "Little brother, you''re going to make at least a few tens of billions today, right? About that ten million from your sister..."


    "Haha, sure!"


    Ye Ling was also very happy, swept his arm grandly, and said, "Today I did indeed make some money off Mei sister, so I''ll help with that favor. As for the ten million, I''ll consider it my treat for inviting Mei sister for a drink!"


    "Then sister thanks you!"


    Wang Ningmei''s eyes creased into happy crescent moons.


    "Sir, do we... keep cutting?" asked the master cutter, trembling.


    He felt even more excited internally, having cut so many raw stones here over the years without seeing a Heart Sphere Bead or dual-colored jade, yet today he encountered both.


    If another cut was made, would a new color appear?


    He really wanted to try cutting again but didn''t dare to do so recklessly since the stone belonged to Ye Ling.


    "Master cutter, do you want to cut?"


    Ye Ling smiled slightly, drew another line on the raw stone, and said, "Then cut here, give it another try."


    "Alright!"


    The cutter was overjoyed and made the cut.


    Everyone''s eyes were wide open, even Gao Ning, who was on the edge of his seat, started breathing rapidly.


    "Whoosh!"


    Indeed, whether it was due to Ye Ling''s incredible luck or if he was just feigning ignorance, either way, this cut unleashed another burst of light.


    And this light waspletely different from the previous two.


    This time, it was golden yellow.


    "Holy shit, three colors?!"


    "This motherf... I''ve been gambling on stones for so many years and I''ve never seen a raw stone with three colors!"


    "It''s crazy, am I dreaming or what?"


    "Could this be the legendary tricolor jade stone?"


    "If it''s tricolor jade, it''s extremely rare in the whole jade world. If it were taken to an auction, wouldn''t it be worth a few billion at least?"


    Everyone was eximing, but this time, no one made an offer.


    Because they all knew they couldn''t afford it.


    Even if they bankrupted themselves, they couldn''t afford such a stone.


    Wang Ningmei even showed a wry smile and said to Ye Ling, "Little brother, with that piece of jade, you''ve made more profit than my entire shop is worth. I''m going to take a huge loss today."


    "Ning Mei, you''re in business too. You should know the rules, right?" Ye Ling said.


    Wang Ningmei immediately showed a smile, "I was just kidding, you took it seriously?"


    "I was really afraid you''d go back on your word." Ye Lingughed.


    If Wang Ningmei really dared to go back on her word, Ye Ling wouldn''t mind dismantling her shop.


    At this moment, Gao Ning was utterly dumbfounded.


    He just couldn''t figure out if it was his bad luck today or what?


    He cut a piece of jade worth seven or eight hundred thousand, Ye Ling cut one worth over a hundred million.


    He cut one worth over a hundred million, Ye Ling cut one worth tens of billions, determined to bankrupt him?


    "Master, no need to cut anymore, just polish it for me," Ye Ling said to the craftsman.


    Upon hearing this, the craftsman nodded, feeling a small sense of disappointment for some reason.


    He was still thinking that if he cut once more, he might reveal another color.


    Working busily, the craftsmen took about half an hour to finish polishing the raw stone.


    Everyone held their breath at that moment, solely because of the jade stone in Ye Ling''s hands.


    This was a piece of jade that had three colors, resembling zed ss: the splendor of gold, red, and green intertwined, with dazzling colors that mesmerized.


    Even more, they could feel a thick spiritual energy emanating from the jade stone.


    "It really is tricolor jade..."


    "Gao Fatty ispletely done for today. This piece of jade has got to start at several billion, possibly over a hundred billion. Who would''ve thought that this poor kid who drives a Chery would have such incredible luck."


    "You still think it''s just luck? He has cut jade worth over a billion twice in a row, and with this piece of tricolor jade, he made just three cuts, each barely scraping by. Clearly, he''s an expert."


    "True, I didn''t expect someone so low-profile. But this kid is too young, isn''t he? How are we old-timers in the jade gambling world supposed to feel?"


    "We''ll have to ask him for advice in the future."


    Everyone''s gaze towards Ye Ling was filled with respect, the previous scorn had totally vanished.


    Putting aside whether Ye Ling was an expert, just by selling this piece of tricolor jade, he would be close to joining the ranks of billionaires. Just in terms of the amount of money, they no longer dared to look down on Ye Ling.


    "I thought it was the five-colored Emperor Jade..."


    Ye Ling muttered to himself, "It''s a bit of a pity. If this jade could have been left for a thousand or hundred years more, it could have grown into the five-colored Emperor Jade, but it''s been mined now."


    Five-colored Emperor Jade was a type of jade Ye Ling had seen in the Cultivation Realm, much rarer than spirit stones.


    "However, the spiritual energy within this piece of tricolor Emperor Jade should be enough to help me break through to the middle stage of Houtian. I never imagined that Earth, with its thin spiritual energy, could still produce tricolor Emperor Jade."


    Ye Ling was in high spirits as he turned to look at Gao Ning, who had a pallid face.


    "Boss Gao, you''re a big shot, and your word has to count. It should be clear to you who won and who lost between us. That 500 million... can be transferred now, right?"

 Chapter 73 Prepare a Few Contraceptive Pills

    Hearing Ye Ling''s words, Gao Ning''s obese body shuddered violently, looking almost as if he were about to cry.


    500 million yuan!


    Even if Gao Ning spent his entire fortune, could hee up with 500 million yuan?


    "Don''t tell me you don''t have it," Ye Ling said.


    Gao Ning hesitated for a moment, then said awkwardly, "500 million, I... I really don''t have that right now."


    "Don''t have it?"


    Hearing this, Ye Ling frowned, looked at Gao Ning, then turned to Wang Ningmei, "Ning Mei, this is where you were wrong, right? That fatty just asked me to talk to you, and you nodded. Now you''re telling me he has no money?"


    Wang Ningmei said, "Over the years, Gao Ning has gathered valuable items from the shops around, definitely worth no less than 10 billion. He should still have assets worth 5 billion, right?"


    As she spoke, Wang Ningmei looked toward Gao Ning.


    "I do have it, but... all my money is invested in other areas. I only have a bit over 2 billion in cash left. If you want to take it, I can transfer it to you right now," said Gao Ning.


    He indeed had guts, not uttering any word of backtracking.


    Ye Ling stared at Gao Ning for a while, noticing only embarrassment on his face, but no sign of lying.


    With Ye Ling''s perceptive eyesight, he instantly knew Gao Ning was not deceiving him.


    "Alright, for your courage, I''ll only take 1 billion. This should make you understand not to look down on others just because you think you''re wealthy," Ye Ling said.


    At those words, Gao Ning''s head shot up, not with anger, but with an expression of deep gratitude.


    The other people, upon hearing Ye Ling''s remark, also showed embarrassment on their faces.


    Obviously, Ye Ling was making a veiled criticism!


    However, the fact that Ye Ling dropped from 5 billion to 1 billion garnered their respect for his boldness.


    Wang Ningmei''s beautiful eyes surveyed Ye Ling. Given his unsophisticated appearance, he must have really been in need of money before, right?


    People like him wouldn''t let go of 400 million, let alone 4 billion.


    But Ye Ling was different; he willingly let go of 4 billion without any sign of pain on his face.


    In fact, Ye Ling was also rather helpless.


    Gambling on jade stones was, after all, without anything to back it up.


    Perhaps for someone like Gao Ning who had some credibility, but if it were someone else, they might have simply reneged, and what could Ye Ling do? Kill him?


    That certainly wasn''t possible.


    Moreover, Ye Ling somewhat admired Gao Ning, who, despite being a bit ostentatious, would likely remember the lesson from this time.


    "However..."


    Ye Ling continued, "As I said earlier, I identally hit your BMW a little. The cost of repairs..."


    "BMW my ass?"


    Gao Ning immediately said, "Brother, I am a bit older than you, so I take the liberty of calling you ''little brother''. Today, little brother spared this big brother, and I have taken note. In the future, if you encounter any issues in Donghai City, just call me. I can''t say I can handle everyone, but in this area, I still have some say."


    As he spoke, Gao Ning transferred another 1 billion yuan to the same bank card for Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling did not refuse, as it was his due.


    "Let''s go, little brother Ye. Although big brother lost today, I can afford it! Besides, having the fortune to meet an extraordinary person like you, little brother Ye, is also big brother Gao Ning''s luck. There''s no knowing without a fight; let''s go have a drink!"


    In reality, Gao Ning only lost 3 billion. The 1 billion he just lost could be earned back by selling the jade stones he held.


    Han Lin, upon hearing that the BMW issue was so easily settled by Ye Ling, felt incredibly grateful and was also quite astounded.


    He could see that Ye Ling was certainly no ordinary person; driving a Chery was merely his way of staying low-key.


    "No need for drinks, I still have to choose some jade stones," Ye Ling said with a smile as he waved his hand.


    "Oh?"


    Gao Ning immediately showed an interested expression, now that he had resolved his grudges with Ye Ling, he was relieved.


    As for those 3 billion, he could always earn them backter. With his experience in stone gambling, he wouldn''t say it was very easy, but it was still possible.


    Ye Ling circled around these rough stones and said, "This one, this one, and this one, push them all over there, please, and trouble the master to cut them for me."


    The master immediately became excited.


    Ye Ling had just chosen two stones and both had revealed good stuff. Could it be that the ones he was selecting now would also yield something good?


    Two hourster, to everyone''s shock, a piece of jade was polished from those rough stones.


    Although there were no Three-Color Imperial Jades or Heart Spheres, the stones were all of fine quality, with the least valuable ones being worth tens of millions.


    Even Wang Ningmei, with her generous nature, felt regret.


    Had she known these rough stones were so good, she would have cut them herself in the beginning.


    "Trouble the master to cut these jade stones into jade tablets, palm-sized will do," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "What?!"


    The master was taken aback and hastily said, "Young man, if these are cut into tablets, they won''t be worth much!"


    Gao Ning also frowned and said, "Brother Ye, that''s not the right way to y. Cutting them into tablets would waste these good jade pieces. If you''re willing, give them all to your brother here, and I guarantee I''ll sell them for a good price."


    "It''s okay, I need them for something. Just cut them for me," Ye Ling said to the master.


    The master hesitated for a long time, clearly reluctant to waste those jade stones.


    What they didn''t know was, once Ye Ling refined these jade stones into Jade Talismans, they would definitely be worth much more than they were now.


    Under Ye Ling''s insistence, these jade stones, worth a total of about 10 billion, were all cut into jade tablets.


    There were about a hundred pieces in total.


    Wang Ningmei brought a backpack, and Ye Ling packed all the jade tablets into it.


    "Ning Mei, don''t go to sleep tonight. If everything goes as nned, I''ll probablye over around midnight," Ye Ling said to Wang Ningmei.


    "Midnight?"


    Wang Ningmei furrowed her brow and asked, "Why sote?"


    "You''ll know when the timees."


    The people around were a bit puzzled. Wang Ningmei, this woman who seemed sly as a fox, but who was actually unattainable, seemed to have been picked up by Ye Ling at their first meeting?


    Gao Ning, who had shown some interest in Wang Ningmei,ughed out loud upon hearing this, "At midnight, it''s quiet, a good time to get things done, haha..."


    "Brother, it''s not what you think," Ye Ling said helplessly.


    Wang Ningmei''s cheeks also turned red, aware that Gao Ning and the others obviously misunderstood.


    But wasn''t Wang Ningmei a proprietress? Logically, she should have a boss, right? So why were Gao Ning and the others being so unrestrained?


    With her experience, which clearly wasn''tparable to that of ordinary young girls, she didn''t exin but said, "Alright then, whenever you want toe, juste. I''ll be waiting for you. Do I need to prepare anything?"


    Ye Ling thought for a moment and said, "Just prepare a few contraception pills."


    "Damn..."


    Hearing this, everyone rolled their eyes again.


    Big brother, do you really need to be so direct?

 Chapter 74 You think you can take my head?

    Even Wang Ningmei, broad-minded as she was, couldn''t help blushing at this moment.


    She was somewhat puzzled; if there really were ghosts as Ye Ling suggested, would there be a need for contraception?


    "Alright, I''ve got things to do, so I''ll be off."


    Just as Ye Ling was about to leave, he paused, pointed to thergest piece of raw stone in the middle, and said to Gao Ning, "Old bro, this one is specially reserved for you. If you trust me, give it a cut and see¡ªthough you don''t need to cut from the middle, just slice from the left and right and then polish it."


    Having said that, Ye Ling left with his backpack.


    Gao Ning was somewhat stunned.


    That biggest piece of raw stone was priced at 50 million, and it had been sitting there almost since the antique shop opened, untouched by anyone.


    Firstly, because the price was just too high, a bad cut would mean a sure loss.


    Secondly, because the stone was simply toorge.


    In the jade gambling world, there are many unwritten rules, one of which is not to pickrge raw stones to cut.


    Everyone knows that no matter the raw stone, it won''t containrge pieces of jade.


    This piece of raw stone looked very big, like a rockery, but if only a small amount of jade was cut from it, the loss would be enormous.


    Upon hearing this, the people around felt a little itchy.


    They thought to themselves that Ye Ling surely was a remarkable person, and since he had made such a statement, it shouldn''t be too far off, right?


    But Ye Ling had also said that it was specially reserved for Gao Ning, so it would be embarrassing for them to take it.


    The most crucial point was that Ye Ling had just had a conflict with Gao Ning, and while it seemed to have been resolved, Ye Ling had ended up 400 million short. Could his heart really have bnced out so quickly?


    "Could this kid be using this piece of jade to get back at me because I paid him less?" Gao Ning wondered.


    It was then that Wang Ningmei suddenly said, "Boss Gao, although I have lost a lot today, I still suggest you buy this piece of raw stone. If you don''t want it, then I''ll go ahead and cut it myself."


    Gao Ning hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "I''ll transfer the money to you now. Master, cut it just as Brother Ye suggested. Even if I lose, I, Gao Ning, will ept it. Who told me not to be honest in the first ce?"


    "Deserving of being a master in the jade gambling world, I admire your courage," Wang Ningmei said.


    The master cutter was decisive, without saying a word, he began to cut ording to Ye Ling''s instructions.


    In an instant, a burst of green light shone into everyone''s eyes, almost blinding them.


    "Emperor Green!"


    "Holy shit, Emperor Green jade, even more precious than Seahai Green, and it''s spreading from both sides, clearly weighing over 10 kilograms!"


    "Fatty Gao has really met his noble today. After this Emperor Green jade is polished, not only will he recover his own 400 million, but he will also make several billion more!"


    Everyone was envious, cursing inwardly¡ªwhat was the point of saving face now? How much is face worth anyway?


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    "Hahaha..."


    Gao Ning let out an excitedugh, his eyes narrowed so much that they were almost invisible.


    "It''s Emperor Green jade, such a huge piece at that! Brother Ye really didn''t deceive me, truly a remarkable person!"


    Gao Ning was overjoyed beyond measure, knowing that not only had he not lost money today, but he had also made a great fortune.


    "Congrattions, Boss Gao."


    Wang Ningmei also smiled and said, "However, you earned it back yourself, Boss Gao. If you had been unscrupulous just now, this piece of Emperor Green jade wouldn''t have been yours."


    "Yes..."


    Gao Ning sighed and said, "I, Fatty Gao, have learned my lesson today. When ites to being a person, one can''t be too arrogant."


    The people around all sighed after hearing that, thinking to themselves that it might be time to correct their habit of looking down on others.


    "Madam, if Brother Ye Linges tonight, you must get his phone number for me. Whenever he has time, I must treat him well," Gao Ning said earnestly.


    "Okay."


    Wang Ningmei smiled and nodded her head.


    ...


    Speaking of Ye Ling, after leaving the antique shop, he drove home.


    However, as soon as Ye Ling entered the vi, he sensed a strong killing intent.


    Ye Ling frowned and sneered inwardly, it seemed someone had held a grudge against him...


    But Ye Ling appeared calm on the surface, as if unaware of anything, and entered the vi.


    After putting down his backpack, Ye Ling took out a can of beverage from the refrigerator. After opening it, he leisurely made his way to the balcony and began drinking in big gulps.


    He stood there for a good half hour, and still, no one appeared, but that killing intent was still locked on Ye Ling.


    "Brother, you''re really patient..."


    Ye Ling suddenly spoke up as if talking to himself.


    "I suggest youe out quickly if you didn''t bring a gun. It''s no good continuing like this, right?"


    After those words fell, a middle-aged man walked out from Ye Ling''s room.


    This middle-aged man had a coldplexion and a nk expression, his whole body exuded a fierce air, and it was clear he had spilled quite a lot of blood.


    "You actually found me," the middle-aged man said.


    Ye Ling turned around and looked at the middle-aged man calmly. He chuckled, "Your killing intent is so intense, it would be hard not to notice you!"


    "To feel my killing intent, you''re obviously not an ordinary person," the middle-aged man said.


    "Let me guess, who hired you?"


    Ye Ling said, "Liu Hainan, that rich second generation? Probably not; it''s been several days already. If he wanted someone to kill me, he wouldn''t wait until now."


    "People from the antique shop? Also unlikely, they couldn''t find an assassin in such short notice."


    "So it must be Lin Hua."


    At this point, Ye Ling showed a smile, though it was somewhat icy.


    "This guy is really troublesome, isn''t he happy unless I finish him off? There''s no third time after the first and second. You can tell him after you go back that if he doesn''t send five hundred million over, I might just take his head when I have the time."


    The middle-aged man''s face showed some change, obviously shocked that Ye Ling had guessed who hired him in such a short span of time.


    "You don''t need to take his head, I''vee today to take yours," the middle-aged man said.


    "Take my head? With just you?"


    Ye Ling burst intoughter directly.


    "Big brother, at your age, you''re really not cut out for this. You''d better leave quickly while I still don''t want to harm you. Go home, wrap some dumplings, farm a bit ofnd. It should be enough for you to live on."


    "Hmph, I''ve seen arrogant types, but never one as arrogant as you."


    The middle-aged man exuded an oppressive aura from all over his body.


    "Fine, you want to kill me, right? Then before I die, can I know your name, or at least who you are?" Ye Ling asked.


    "All you need to remember is ''Shooting Star''."


    The middle-aged man snorted coldly and charged straight at Ye Ling.

 Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Houtian Middle Stage

    Watching the middle-aged man who was clearly code-named ''Meteor'' charging at him, Ye Ling smiled faintly and jumped down from the balcony.


    "I''m renting this vi, so don''t break anything. If we''re going to fight, let''s take it outside," Ye Ling called out.


    No sooner had he spoken than Meteor jumped down from the balcony as well.


    "Not bad moves," praised Ye Ling.


    "Hmph!"


    Meteor let out a cold snort and suddenly dashed forward, his fist flying straight for Ye Ling''s face.


    His punch was exceptionally fast, even stirring up a whooshing sound, and as he attacked Ye Ling, his left hand was already clenched and ready, clearly very experienced.


    "So you''re a practitioner, huh? Judging by your punching style, that should be Xingyi Quan, right?"


    Ye Ling sidestepped, dodging Meteor''s attack, and spoke at the same time.


    Meteor remained silent. Seeing Ye Ling dodge, his prepared left fist swiftly followed with another attack.


    "Your Xingyi Quan is quite decent, but for those grandmaster-level folks, it would only be considered third-rate."


    Ye Ling shifted his feet slightly backward, and Meteor''s punch barely grazed his cheek, which would have left anyone else feeling a pang.


    "Looks like you''re also a practitioner. I wonder which sect you hail from?"


    Meteor, seeing that his two attacks had missed Ye Ling, furrowed his brows.


    "The Immortal Realm," Ye Ling said nonchntly.


    "Bullshit!"


    Meteor snorted coldly and charged again, his fists swinging in session but all merely brushing past Ye Ling.


    Every one of Ye Ling''s evasions seemed effortless, yet Meteor knew that Ye Ling must possess profound strength.


    "Why won''t you believe me when I''m telling the truth?" Ye Ling said with a touch of helplessness.


    "I bet you''re from the Divine Realm, right? Lost your mind!"


    Meteor''s face grew cold, he stepped forward, ced his hands on the ground, and executed a backflip kick toward Ye Ling.


    This backflip was even more impressive than the one performed by the underworld beauty boss Mu Ninghan.


    But just then, Ye Ling''s figure suddenly moved forward, delivering a kick out of thin air.


    Meteor''s expression changed; he was mid-air and had no time to react.


    "Bang!"


    A muffled sound was heard, and Meteor''s figure immediately flew backward through the air.


    "Easy, easy, you''ll be harming these nts and flowers if you smash them to death!" Ye Ling clucked his tongue and sighed.


    Shock covered Meteor''s face, feeling as if his spine was about to be dislocated under Ye Ling''s kick.


    In fact, Ye Ling had only used one-tenth of his strength just now. Had he used a bit more, Meteor''s spine would have certainly been snapped.


    After a moment of silence, Meteor suddenly pulled out two daggers from behind his back.


    Seeing this, Ye Ling''s expression immediately turned frosty.


    "It''s alright to spar for fun, but if you really pull out weapons, it''s as if you''re determined to kill me. I won''t hold back against someone who wants me dead," Ye Ling said, his eyes turning icy and his whole body exuding a murderous aura.


    As an assassin, Meteor instantly felt this aura.


    At that moment, Meteor''s scalp tingled as if he was in a sea of corpses and a mountain of bones, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.


    How many people must one kill to have such a murderous aura!


    Almost without thinking, Meteor threw the two daggers in his hands onto the ground.


    "I just thought these nts around here needed trimming and didn''t bring scissors, so I tried using daggers instead. Don''t get the wrong idea," Meteor said.


    Ye Ling: "..."


    "If there''s nothing else, I''ll be on my way."


    After saying this, Meteor made to leave.


    "Hold on," Ye Ling suddenly called out.


    Hearing this, Meteor didn''t slow down but instead went full throttle and bolted away.


    "Remember my words, tell Lin Hua to bring 500 million to see me!" Ye Ling yelled.


    By now, Meteor had long since disappeared, apparently really frightened by Ye Ling.


    Shaking his head with resignation, Ye Ling muttered to himself, "And they call that an assassin? Aren''t assassins supposed to never run away even in the face of death? What an eye-opener."


    Back in his room, Ye Ling took out the jade tokens.


    Among them was the tricolored Emperor Jade.


    "I should break through to the Houtian Middle Stage first. It seems that Earth still has some capable and unusual people..." Ye Ling thought to himself.


    From that encounter with Meteor, it was clear that there were definitely many people on Earth more formidable than him.


    Ye Ling felt that he would sooner orter meet even more powerful individuals. His current strength at the Early Houtian Stage was indeed too weak.


    cing his hand on the tricolored Emperor Jade, Ye Ling began to circte the Nine Nether Emperor Technique.


    A strong absorbing force emanated from Ye Ling''s hand, and the spiritual energy within the tricolored Emperor Jade was quickly absorbed by Ye Ling.


    With this absorption, Ye Ling''s aura grew gradually stronger.


    "The Firstfold, First Stage of the technique has such a weak absorbing force. At this rate, topletely devour this tricolored Emperor Jade, it would probably take at least two hours," Ye Ling sighed.


    In his past life, relying on the Nine Nether Emperor Technique, he wouldn''t just be devouring jade stones but directly absorbing the cultivation of True Cultivators in an instant.


    There was no helping it now; having reincarnated, he had to start all over again.


    ...


    Blue Sea Apartments, inside the luxurious vi.


    Lin Hua''s face was still swollen, resembling that of a pig''s head.


    He was seated on the couch, his gloomy eyes containing a hint of excitement.


    "Ye Ling, daring to oppose me, Lin Hua, I see you really don''t want to live!" Lin Hua said through gritted teeth.


    Just then, the door to the room suddenly opened, and a middle-aged man walked in.


    Seeing this, Lin Hua immediately stood up and asked, "How did it go, did you take care of him?"


    "I think you''re the one looking for death!"


    With a grim expression, Meteor red at Lin Hua and said, "You send a third-rate assassin to deal with a first-rate one. Are you freaking trying to get me killed?"


    Lin Hua was startled, "What do you mean?"


    "What I mean is, the fact that I''m alive and back here talking to you is already a mercy from that guy named Ye Ling!" Meteor huffed coldly.


    Only then did Lin Hua realize and frowned, "You didn''t kill him?"


    "I took the one million deposit, but I''m not interested in the rest. If you still want to kill him, find someone else," Meteor said.


    "Aren''t you an assassin from the Netherworld Sect? Can''t you deal with just an ordinary person?"


    "Ordinary person? Bullshit! I think you''re just a fucking idiot!"


    The more Meteor spoke, the angrier he got, thinking that if he hadn''t known better, he might not have made it back alive.


    Seeing Meteor''s angry demeanor, Lin Hua was also shocked.


    Meteor was among the top ten in the Netherworld Sect''s third-rate assassins, and even he couldn''t kill Ye Ling?


    Recalling the incident where Ye Ling took out more than twenty of Scarface''s men, Lin Hua suddenly felt a chill.


    "That guy already knows it was you who hired me to go after him, and he asked me to give you a message."


    "What message?"


    "If you want to stay alive, give him five billion; otherwise, he''ll take your life when he gets the chance!"


    "Five billion?!" Lin Hua stood up and sneered, "With five billion, I can hire fifty first-rate assassins, even five top assassins. Giving it to him? Ridiculous!"


    "Then go ahead and hire them. But let me advise you, you''d better take the loss and part with your wealth. Even top assassins might not be able to kill him."


    After finishing his words, Meteor left the vi.


    Lin Hua''s face turned grim as he thought for a moment, then he took out his phone to call his mother.


    Once the phone connected, Lin Hua immediately said, "Mom, it''s me."


    "My Hua? Hehe, what''s up? Missing your mom?"


    "Yeah, I really do miss you," Lin Hua said.


    "Don''t give me that sweet talk, are you short on cash? How much do you need? Your mom will transfer it right away."


    "That''s why I love you, Mom. I need... one billion."


    "What?!"


    Lin Hua''s mother was immediately shocked, her voice loud enough to blow up the phone.


    "One billion? What do you need that much money for?"


    "You know about the assassin I was looking for, but I didn''t expect that third-rate loser to fail to kill Ye Ling. I''m thinking about finding a few more capable ones," Lin Hua exined.


    "Is that Ye Ling really that powerful?"


    "I don''t know; at least that''s what the assassin said, he seems pretty capable."


    "Hua, I don''t think he''s an ordinary person. How about this, I''ll send you five million, and you use that money to apologize to that Ye Ling person. It''s not a loss for us anyway; we don''tck that five million, what do you say?"


    Lin Hua''s mother, who had been a business maven for many years, could immediately guess that Ye Ling was no ordinary person.


    "Mom, hold on a second."


    Lin Hua took several photos of his face, then Photoshopped them to make his eyes almost pop out.


    After sending them to his mother, she immediately called back.


    "He dared to beat my son like this? Bastard! He''s aplete bastard!"


    "Mom, I''ll be straight with you, Ye Ling said, if I want to live, I need to give him five billion. He certainly won''t care about our five million," Lin Hua said, sounding on the verge of tears.


    "Fuck giving him money, I''ll send you the cash right now. Just find someone to finish him. How dare he mess with Feng Yuting''s son, he must be tired of living!"


    "Thanks, Mom..."


    After hanging up, Lin Hua''s face twisted into a ferocious smirk.


    "If a third-rate assassin can''t deal with you, let''s see if a first-rate one can!"


    With that, Lin Hua began to search online for assassin profiles.


    The Netherworld Sect had a special website that was untraceable by cyber police.


    Only wealthy individuals like Lin Hua had the privilege of essing it.


    ...


    "Boom!"


    In the room, a powerful surge of energy suddenly burst forth from Ye Ling.


    Feeling the force that was now nearly several times stronger than before, Ye Ling''s mouth curled into a smile.


    "Houtian middle stage, huh..."


    Ye Ling headed to the bathroom to take a shower, washing away all the ck impurities from his body.


    Though he had now made the breakthrough to the Houtian middle stage, the tricolor Imperial Jade, worth billions or even tens of billions, hadpletely turned into a useless rock.


    If Gao Ning and his people saw this scene, their hearts would certainly convulse with pain.

 Chapter 76 Hes My Boyfriend!

    At noon, Ye Ling casually made something to eat and filled his stomach.


    Although Ye Ling was at the Houtian Middle Stage and could go without eating for a day or two, it didn''t matter.


    But Ye Ling loved eating food from Earth!


    Compared to the food of the Cultivation Realm or the Immortal Realm, even a simple bowl of instant noodles tasted incredibly delicious.


    After eating, Ye Ling picked up all the jade tokens again and various methods of refining Jade Talismans surfaced in his mind.


    eleration Talisman, Defense Talisman, Attack Talisman, and so on¡­


    Many, many more.


    However, these talismans were all general terms; for example, within Attack Talismans, there were Five Elements Talisman, Wind de Talisman, Storm Talisman, Thunder Talisman, and so on.


    These talismans were divided into Low Grade, Middle Grade, High Grade, and Top Grade.


    "With my current strength at the Houtian Middle Stage, I can only refine Low-Grade talismans, and even then, the only one I could manage to make is the most basic Five Elements Talisman within the Low Grade..."


    Ye Ling sighed silently in his heart. No matter what, his own power was still too weak!


    Fortunately, this was Earth, where even the most basic Low Grade talisman possessed tremendous power.


    "Given the strength of these bullets on Earth, even the lowest-grade Low Grade talisman could withstand them. With a Middle Grade talisman, even if a bomb exploded on me, there wouldn''t be the slightest problem!"


    Refining Jade Talismans wasn''t an easy task; it required True Qi.


    Despite having immense experience, Ye Ling''s cultivation was only at the Houtian Middle Stage, and his True Qi was too limited.


    In an afternoon''s time, Ye Ling only managed to refine 50 talismans, taking three breaks in between to recover his True Qi.


    Among these 50 talismans, there were 20 Raging me Talismans, a type of fire element talisman, 10 Defense Talismans, and 10 talismans meant for setting up Spirit Gathering Arrays.


    Thest 10 were eleration Talismans.


    This eleration Talisman could double one''s speed for half an hour.


    Of course, this was just the lowest grade of Low Grade eleration Talismans. A slightly stronger one could amplify speed by 3, 4, or even 5 times, or even more.


    However, for Ye Ling''s current needs, these were sufficient.


    "As long as I''m not facing weapons like mortars, bullets are useless against me."


    Ye Ling thought contentedly for a while, then ncing at the time, Liu Qiao''er should be off work by now.


    He drove straight to the Global Financial Center and, indeed, saw Liu Qiao''er walking out of the office building.


    Her perfect figure, upright twin peaks, and charmingly na?ve appearance formed a beautiful scene that drew the attention of many people around her.


    "Wifey, off work?" Ye Ling asked with a smile.


    Liu Qiao''er gave Ye Ling a look but didn''t say much.


    It was clear the two had slept together the previous night, and with Ye Ling having cured Liu Yuandong''s illness, Liu Qiao''er''s fondness for Ye Ling had skyrocketed.


    After getting in the car, just as Ye Ling was about to drive away, he suddenly heard arguinging from the entrance of the office building.


    "Han Qingxin?"


    Ye Ling frowned and saw that it was indeed Han Qingxin.


    She was standing at the entrance of the office building, facing a young man.


    "So it''s him..."


    Ye Ling let out a coldugh.


    This young man was the rich second-generation heir, Chen Hong.


    Chen Hong was grabbing Han Qingxin''s arm, and although she was trying hard to pull away, she clearly didn''t have as much strength as Chen Hong.


    People around were watching, but no one dared to intervene; not even the security guards acted as though they noticed.


    No joke, anyone with eyes could see Chen Hong was driving a limited-edition Ferrari worth at least 4 million!


    Who among the security guards would dare offend such a person?


    "ying the hero to save the damsel again?"


    The voice of Liu Qiao''er, tinged with jealousy, came from behind him.


    Ye Ling gave an awkward smile; he was actually nning to get out of the car.


    But with Liu Qiao''er saying that, the step Ye Ling had already taken hung in midair, uncertain whether to proceed or not.


    "I''m just kidding!"


    Liu Qiao''er let out a giggle and said, "This job, after all, was found for me by Sister Qing Xin, so how can we stand by and do nothing when there''s trouble?"


    Ye Ling breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a frown, "What''s going on here?"


    "This guy, Chen Hong, has been in our nning department since this morning, and it''s been like this until now. It seems he insists on talking to Sister Qing Xin about something, but Sister Qing Xin doesn''t want to, so it turned into this mess."


    Liu Qiao''er urged, "Hey, stop dawdling and go check it out. Sister Qing Xin''s arm is already bruised from that guy''s grabbing."


    "Wait here for me."


    After saying that, Ye Ling got straight out of the car.


    "Chen Hong, are you never going to stop?"


    From a distance, Han Qing Xin''s angry voice could be heard.


    "Haven''t I told you? I don''t want to participate in underground racing, and I don''t have the skills. What more do you want?"


    "Qing Xin, you''ve misunderstood me. I''m not asking you topete; I just want you to sit in my car, to be my racing queen," said Chen Hong.


    Han Qingxin chuckled coldly, "Racing queen? Chen Hong, do you think I don''t know what the racing queen''s role is? I''m not your lover, nor your girlfriend, let alone your wife. We have nothing to do with each other, so why should I be your racing queen?"


    "Qing Xin, you know I''ve always liked you, and my dad is already preparing to propose to your dad on my behalf. It''s only a matter of time before we end up together, so why the resistance?"


    A shadow of gloom shed through Chen Hong''s eyes.


    "Let go of me first!" Han Qingxin yelled.


    But Chen Hong wouldn''t let go, and he shouted to the onlookers, "What are you looking at? Haven''t you seen a couple arguing? Get lost, all of you!"


    Everyone looked on with contempt, but they dared not say much.


    Just then, Han Qingxin suddenly saw Ye Ling, who was approachingzily.


    Han Qingxin immediately said, "Chen Hong, even if my dad agrees, I won''t marry you! Because I already have a boyfriend."


    "Oh?"


    Chen Hong clearly didn''t believe it; he scoffed, "Then tell me, who''s your boyfriend? I want to see who dares to snatch a woman from me, Chen Hong."


    "Don''t tter yourself, my boyfriend is so much better than you, it''s not even close!" Han Qingxin snorted.


    "Then go ahead and tell me, who''s your boyfriend? I''ll beat him up right now!"


    "It''s him!"


    Han Qingxin suddenly pointed at Ye Ling and said, "My boyfriend is him, taller than you, more handsome than you, better than you in every way!"


    Hearing this, Ye Ling nearly stumbled and fell.


    Since when did I be your boyfriend?


    Here I was, thinking about being a hero, and this girl turned me into a pawn first.


    Chen Hong followed Han Qingxin''s slender jade finger to look, and found Ye Ling somewhat familiar.


    Furrowing his brow, Chen Hong suddenly remembered¡ªwasn''t this the same unlucky guy who got hit by a car and struck by lightning?


    Back then, Ye Ling''s face had been charred ck by the lightning, and for a moment, Chen Hong could hardly recognize him.


    "Is it this jinx?"


    Chen Hong burst intoughter: "Qing Xin, you''ve got to be joking with me! This guy is qualified to be your boyfriend? That just kills me!" Find your next adventure on m_v l|e-NovelBin

 Chapter 77 One Sentence, One Slap

    ```


    "Why doesn''t she have the right?"


    Ye Ling couldn''t stand these words, he walked straight over and wrapped his arms around Han Qingxin''s slender, fat-free waist.


    "You think I don''t look like her boyfriend? Does it look like it now?" Ye Ling challenged provocatively.


    With Ye Ling holding her like this, Han Qingxin''s face immediately flushed red.


    The worst part was, this bastard was not just content with holding her, he even dared to knead her¡­


    He was nothing but a scoundrel!


    An uncle might endure, but an auntie cannot!


    Regrettably, even if she couldn''t endure, she had to.


    Han Qingxin was eager to rid herself of Chen Hong''s entanglement, and recalling how Ye Ling could fight, she had used him as a shield just moments ago.


    But Han Qingxin hadn''t expected this bastard to be so shameless!


    Helping out would not kill him, so why must he take advantage of her? What a stingy guy!


    "This is the price you pay for using me as a shield."


    After Ye Ling said this to Chen Hong, he whispered softly into Han Qingxin''s ear.


    The man''s breath caressed her delicate earlobe, making Han Qingxin''s cheeks burn even hotter.


    For some reason, she suddenly remembered the scene in Ye Ling''s room, where she saw himpletely naked.


    Especially that colossal¡­


    "Bastard! Let her go!"


    When Chen Hong saw Ye Ling daring to embrace Han Qingxin, his eyes were immediately filled with raging fury.


    "I''m her boyfriend, I''ll do as I like. I don''t just want to hold her; I want to kiss her too, watch," he said.


    Having said that, Ye Ling moved his mouth closer to Han Qingxin''s face.


    Han Qingxin wanted nothing more than to rip off her high heels and stuff that 8-centimeter heel into Ye Ling''s mouth!


    This scoundrel, not satisfied with holding her, was trying to take the opportunity to kiss her?


    In your dreams!


    However, before Han Qingxin needed to dodge, Chen Hong charged over.


    "I told you to let her go!"


    As he spoke, Chen Hong reached out to grab Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling sneered, holding Han Qingxin and dodging slightly, he said indifferently, "What, you want to fight?"


    "You think you, a penniless bum, are worthy of fighting with me?"


    Chen Hong seethed, "I''d hate to dirty my hands with you!"


    "Then goodbye," Ye Ling waved his hand.


    "Motherfucker, you little shit, I think you''re asking for death!" Chen Hong pointed at Ye Ling and cursed.


    Ye Ling halted, then suddenly turned his head, his eyes somewhat icy.


    "Say that one more time?"


    Upon hearing these words, Chen Hong''s body trembled.


    Being stared at like that by Ye Ling was like being targeted by a lone wolf, and Chen Hong felt a surge of fear.


    "Don''t think having some shitty money makes you great. If I wanted to, I could take down not only you but even your old man, believe it or not?" Ye Ling said coolly.


    "You bluffing? My dad is the chairman of Dongqiang Group, worth tens of billions. With your pittance, you think you canpete with me? I could dig out a little cash and crush you to death!" Chen Hong snorted disdainfully.


    "Is that so?"


    Ye Ling nced at Chen Hong and said, "Well then, I guess I''ll just have to wait at home for money to fall from the sky. But let me warn you, don''t think money can do everything. There are people you can''t afford to offend."


    After speaking, Ye Ling turned to leave.


    Yet, Chen Hong ran over again, blocking the two of them.


    "You can roll, but Qingxin cannot leave with you. And you better let go of Qingxin right now, or else you won''t be able to bear the consequences."


    "I''ll leave with whoever I want, since when do I need your permission?"


    ```


    Han Qingxin huffed a sentence and then suddenly hugged Ye Ling''s waist, looking as clingy as a little bird.


    "See that? My boyfriend is him, and you''re nothing but dog shit in my eyes."


    Chen Hong''s face immediately twisted into a snarl as he pointed at Han Qingxin and said, "You... you''re really willing to be with such a loser?"


    "My family has plenty of money; I don''t care whether he has any!"


    Han Qingxin''s deration was incredibly domineering, and it almost made Chen Hong spit out blood in anger.


    "There''s not a woman I want that I can''t have!"


    Chen Hong suddenly stretched out his hands, blocking Ye Ling''s path, and sneered, "So you want to y the knight in shining armor, huh? Fine, I''ll stand right here today, and if you fucking dare to touch me, I''ll kill you!"


    "Smack!"


    Before Chen Hong''s words were fully out, Ye Ling pped him across the face.


    "Who the hell are you talking to?"


    Without giving Chen Hong a chance to react, Ye Ling followed up with several more ps, utterly dumbfounding him.


    "I didn''t want to hit you, didn''t want to hit you, but you just had to ask for it, didn''t you?"


    "Motherfucker, you dare hit me?!" Chen Hong was furious.


    "Thud!"


    A muffled thud sounded as Ye Ling kicked Chen Hong to the ground, sending him rolling several times.


    Letting go of Han Qingxin, Ye Ling walked up to Chen Hong, grabbed his cor, and slowly said, "Say that again?"


    "I''ll fuck you..."


    Chen Hong''s rage was about to set him ame, not caring about consequences as he prepared to curse.


    "Smack!"


    But before Chen Hong could utter the words, Ye Ling pped him across the face again.


    "Again?"


    "Ye Ling, just you wait, if I don''t get someone to fuck..."


    "Smack!"


    "Your mother....."


    "Smack!"


    Every time Chen Hong tried to speak, Ye Ling pped him.


    By this time, Chen Hong''s face, which he assumed to be handsome, waspletely swollen like a pig''s head, with blood at the corners of his mouth.


    Han Qingxin widened her eyes and stood to one side, momentarily stunned.


    This guy... was ruthless, wasn''t he?


    Although she knew Ye Ling could fight, she didn''t expect him to be so ruthless, not letting anyone get a word in.


    What was key is that it was Chen Hong who was being beaten¡ªthe young master of Dongqiang Group, notparable to ordinary bodyguards.


    Given Chen Hong''s never-back-down personality, Han Qingxin knew Ye Ling was in big trouble.


    "Ye Ling, stop hitting him..."


    Han Qingxin tried to pull Ye Ling away, but she was pushed aside by him.


    "Today I just want to teach him what breeding is, what the real world is like, and that one should know oneself!"


    "Fine, fine..."


    Chen Hong''s face was dark as he red venomously at Ye Ling, grinding his teeth and said, "If you manage to kill me today, you''ll just..."


    Before he could finish, Chen Hong was suddenly hoisted into the air by Ye Ling.


    "That''s your car, right?"


    Ye Ling nced at the sky-blue Ferrari parked nearby, hoisted Chen Hong up in front of the many gaping onlookers, and with a ''bang,'' threw him at it.


    "Boom!"


    The Ferrari immediately trembled violently, its windshield utterly shattered, the headlights flickering on and off, and a continuous wailing rm red out.

 Chapter 78: Chapter 78 Liu Qiaoer Gets Jealous

    "Ah..."


    It has to be said, Chen Hong''s physique is still very good.


    Although he was sore all over, and even some ces had begun to bleed from wounds, he still hadn''t passed out.


    Han Qingxin waspletely stunned.


    She hadn''t expected things to go this far.


    If this continued, Chen Hong would surely be beaten to death by Ye Ling!


    Numerous gazes had also gathered around.


    However, they weren''t sympathetic toward Chen Hong, but rather they felt pity for the Ferrari.


    This was at least a car worth over four million yuan, now almostpletely ttened, isn''t the repair cost going to be several hundred thousand at least?


    Ye Ling pped his hands, walked leisurely over to Chen Hong, and lightly tapped on the car body, saying, "Does it hurt? Weren''t you able to curse? Come on, curse again for me to hear."


    Chen Hong waspletely terrified.


    From childhood to adulthood, he had never been beaten, let alone suffered such a severe beating!


    He even felt like he was going to die, such was the pain all over his body.


    It''s just that someone like Chen Hong, a spoiled rich second generation, actually received a well-metered force from Ye Ling.


    Although the car was nearly ttened, the injuries Chen Hong suffered were just some superficial flesh wounds.


    "Ye Ling, stop hitting him!"


    At that moment, Han Qingxin ran over in some panic and pulled Ye Ling back.


    "Teaching him a lesson is enough, if this goes on, you might really kill him," Han Qingxin said.


    "I''m your boyfriend, I have to fulfill the responsibilities a boyfriend should, this guy dared to harbor thoughts of hitting my woman, I have to make sure he remembers this well!" Ye Ling said.


    Many girls hearing this brightened up.


    They mused that if they could also have such a boyfriend, handsome and so capable of fighting, it would be great... if only he didn''t dress like such a bumpkin.


    However, they didn''t consider whether they were as beautiful as Han Qingxin.


    "You''re really getting into this!"


    Han Qingxin''s pretty face blushed as she gave Ye Ling a light punch.


    "You said it yourself, I''m your boyfriend," Ye Ling said.


    "I... I only said that to get rid of that guy''s pestering!" Han Qingxin stamped her little wilful foot.


    "So you used me as a shield?"


    Ye Ling extended his index finger, waved it in front of Han Qingxin, and said, "You should be thankful that we''re on a busy street with so many people watching. Otherwise, it wouldn''t be as simple as this."


    At these words, Han Qingxin immediately protested: "Then what more do you want?"


    "At least..."


    The rest of the words weren''t spoken, but Ye Ling''s gaze had fallen onto Han Qingxin''s excellent figure.


    Han Qingxin''s face turned crimson; she immediately covered herself and scolded indignantly: "Shameless guy!"


    Having said that, Han Qingxin directly got into her own car.


    She didn''t drive her Ferrari but instead took a Volkswagen Beetle.


    Ye Ling had always thought the Beetle was ugly, but why does it look so pretty with Han Qingxin in it?


    "Vroom~"


    Han Qingxin must have floored the elerator, as the petite Beetle dashed onto the road, causing a barrage of cursing.


    With Han Qingxin gone, there was not much point for Ye Ling to keep putting on airs here.


    ncing at Chen Hong, Ye Ling revealed a cold smile and returned to his own car.


    "Had your fill?"


    Upon entering the car, Liu Qiao''er''s voice, full of jealousy, rang out.


    Ye Ling was startled: "Had my fill of what?"


    "Taking advantage!"


    Liu Qiao''er pouted her lips and said huffily: "I saw everything just now, you were hugging Qing Xin''s waist. Didn''t anyone tell you that you can''t just hug a woman''s waist so casually? Pervert!"


    Ye Ling gave an awkward smile: "But I was just trying to help her."


    "Helping her is one thing, but did you have to keep kneading her waist with your fingers?"


    "Damn, you could see that?"


    Ye Ling immediately widened his eyes. Could this woman have X-ray vision?


    He was sure he had his back to her just now!


    "Hmph, ''If you don''t want anyone to know, don''t do it at all,''" Liu Qiao''er huffed.


    Ye Ling: "..."


    ...


    "Wifey, what do you want to eat?"


    "Sweet and sour carp? Mapo tofu? C chicken wings?"


    "What kind of red wine would you like to drink?"


    "Damn it, at least say something!"


    Along the way, Ye Ling tried to start a conversation numerous times, but Liu Qiao''er acted as if she hadn''t heard him, staring out the window andpletely ignoring him.


    "Then we won''t eat," Ye Ling said.


    "No!"


    Liu Qiao''er immediately turned around: "I want to eat, I really want to eat, I''m starving!"


    Ye Ling thought this little girl was really cute. No matter how angry she was, food could always suppress it.


    "Then tell me, what do you want to eat?" Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "I don''t care, it''s up to you," Liu Qiao''er replied.


    Ye Ling thought for a moment and said, "Well, I made some money today, so let''s splurge a bit and check out a five-star hotel, how does that sound?"


    "Five-star hotel?"


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes suddenly widened: "I heard that in five-star hotels, the minimum consumption is a buffet, and that costs several hundred. We''re only two people, isn''t that too extravagant?"


    "I''m not taking you for a buffet, but for a feast!"


    Ye Ling said with a smile and immediately turned the steering wheel, heading towards the Xiyini Hotel.


    The Xiyini Hotel, a five-star chain hotel, is spread throughout Huaxia and is an absolute leader in the catering industry.


    The Huamei Group stands behind the Xiyini Hotel.


    However, five-star hotels are not a standard but are defined by region.


    For example, in economically less developed areas, the five-star hotels there, whenpared to a ce like Donghai City, can only qualify as four-star or even three-star.


    Clearly, Donghai City, which can rank among the top ten cities in Huaxia for its economy and industry, has particrly luxurious five-star hotels.


    "Are we really going?"


    Liu Qiao''er looked at Ye Ling in surprise.


    "Of course, it''s to apologize to my wife," Ye Ling said yfully.


    "Hmph, if you really knew how to apologize, you wouldn''t have provoked those women," Liu Qiao''er huffed.


    Ye Ling fell silent.


    Truth be told, he wasn''t a very faithful man.


    It was the same in his past life, and the same in this one.


    In Ye Ling''s own words, he wouldn''t love just one woman, but he would treat all the women he loved well.


    In the Cultivation Realm and the Immortal Realm, it''s a world where the strong are revered.


    There, women don''t have much possessiveness over matters of men and women.


    But on Earth, it''s different. Women are particrly concerned about their men, and most can''t ept their men having thoughts about other women.


    "Are you angry?"


    Seeing Ye Ling not speaking, Liu Qiao''er suddenly became a bit fearful.


    Ye Ling chuckled, "No."


    "I, I was just joking," Liu Qiao''er muttered, "You saved my father, and you''ve helped me so much. From now on... I won''t interfere with your life anymore."

 Chapter 79 Looking Down on Others

    Hearing this, Ye Ling couldn''t help but nce at Liu Qiao''er.


    The sight of the young girl looking so wronged truly tugged at the heartstrings.


    "Okay, don''t be unhappy, we still have a feast to enjoyter."


    Ye Ling patted Liu Qiao''er''s little head and smiled, "Also, the favor I did for you, saving your father, wasn''t because I wanted to do anything to you. You met me, and that''s what you deserve, understand?"


    Liu Qiao''er tilted her head to look at Ye Ling as if she couldn''t quite catch up with his words.


    Her dazed and cute appearance was like that of a porcin doll, utterly adorable.


    The Weing Luxury Hotel towered at the center of Donghai City, boasting 33 floors of luxurious decor and windows made entirely of reinforced ss.


    Especially at night like this, with its bright lights and dazzling colors, it was a ce many longed for yet also kept at a respectful distance.


    For a prestigious hotel like this, a meal could cost several thousand, beyond the means of a regr office worker.


    Spend a month or two''s sry on a meal? Ridiculous, right?


    The car slowly approached the hotel parking lot, and Ye Ling nned to find a spot to park.


    Liu Qiao''er seemed somewhat restrained; after all, she had never been to such avish ce in her life.


    "Thump, thump, thump."


    At that moment, the car window was suddenly knocked on.


    Ye Ling rolled down the window and saw someone dressed as a security guard standing outside.


    The man had a sneaky look, clearly up to no good, with a mouth full of yellow teeth that seemed as if they hadn''t been brushed in years.


    He was initially nning to talk to Ye Ling, but his eyes locked onto Liu Qiao''er the moment he saw her.


    And in particr, when he caught sight of her bosom, his eyes actually sparkled.


    "You''d better take your eyes off, or would you like me to take them off for you?" Ye Ling said with a frown.


    Liu Qiao''er was so beautiful that she was bound to attract many nces.


    Ye Ling wasn''t usually bothered by such attention.


    But it wasn''t good for this guy to keep staring like that, right?


    "Cough, cough..."


    Hearing Ye Ling''s words, the security guard coughed, adjusted the hat almost covering his face, and said, "Sir, is this a Chery car?"


    Ye Ling nodded.


    "You see, thepany has rules, this is the luxury car area, cars under 200,000 can''t park here."


    The guard said, a look of disdain on his face.


    In his heart, he sneered: Someone driving a beat-up Cherying here to eat? Putting on airs?


    "Oh?"


    Ye Ling let out a coldugh and asked, "Then tell me, where should I park my car?"


    "Where to park, that''s not within my area of responsibility."


    The guard said, "However, you could let this youngdy get out first. I think having such a beautifuldy sit in a car that doesn''t even have real leather seats is really too shabby for her buttocks."


    "What are you talking about?" Liu Qiao''er immediately showed anger.


    "Miss, I''m just looking out for your best interests."


    "No need!"


    Liu Qiao''er waved her hand impatiently.


    "Come here for a second."


    Ye Ling gestured to the security guard toe closer.


    Upon hearing this, the guard smirked smugly, thinking: He''s going to give me a tip now, is he? Hmm, expects to find a parking space without a tip?


    It had to be said, the guard was quite observant.


    I''ve been working here for quite a while, and many of the rich folks will toss a tip when they get out of their cars.


    As for someone like Ye Ling, who drives a car worth less than 200,000 to dine here with a beautiful woman, they''re just trying to show off in front of thedy.


    And these kinds of people generally don''t tip.


    So in situations like this, you have to get creative about getting a tip, like what''s happening now¡­


    As the security guard approached Ye Ling with a smile, just about to say something,


    the next moment, his smile froze on his face.


    Arge palm swelled in his pupils and, with a smack, viciously pped his cheek.


    The security guard was dumbfounded!


    After getting out of the car, Ye Ling kicked the security guard hard in the abdomen, knocking him to the ground with a thud.


    "Did I give you face, huh?"


    Ye Ling red at him and said, "Even taxi passengers have you scurrying over like a dog to open the door. What gives you the right to look down on me?"


    "Do you even know where you are?!"


    Now the security guard hade to his senses. Covering his bruised cheek, he yelled, "This is the Xiyuai Hotel! You dare hit me; I''ll tell you, this hotel is part of the Huamei Group''s enterprise. Behaving so recklessly here, you''re literally asking for death!"


    "p!"


    Ye Ling delivered another resounding p.


    "I know this is Xiyuai, and I know about Huamei Group. But do you, a damn gatekeeper, think you have the right to have Huamei Group back you up?"


    Ye Ling didn''t look down on security guards, nor did he look down on any industry workers. What he despised was this kind of contemptuous attitude.


    "Fuck, I''ll kill you, you little bastard!"


    The security guard, having been pped several times by Ye Ling, was furious.


    He immediately threw a punch at Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling caught his fist with one hand, and with avish kick of his right foot, sent the guard flying two or three meters away.


    At that moment, a few more security guards ran out from the hotel.


    Seeing that Ye Ling had kicked the young security guard to the ground, one of them, about thirty years old, barked, "What''s going on here? The hotel has rules against fighting. Don''t you know that?"


    Ye Ling brushed off his hands and said indifferently, "Does your hotel also have a rule that cars worth less than 200,000 can''t park in the car park?"


    At these words, the man was taken aback.


    Clearly, the hotel had no such rule.


    But these guys were in cahoots, well aware of what was going on.


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    "Yes, the hotel indeed has such a rule," the man said.


    "Good."


    Ye Ling nodded andmanded, "Then go call your manager for me. I really want to ask him if a Huamei Group property truly has such snobbish regtions?"


    "The manager''s busy and won''te out to see you,"


    The man scoffed, thinking to himself: Some guy driving a lousy Chery wants the manager toe out and see him? What a joke! Does he think he''s driving a Porsche?


    "Fine, if your manager won''te see me, then today, I''m parking here no matter what!"


    After getting back into the car, Ye Ling shifted gears, ready to drive into the car park.


    But just then, the young security guard he had beaten up before stood up again, blocking Ye Ling''s way.


    "You little bastard, go ahead and drive if you dare. If you don''t have the guts to hit me today, then you''re my grandson!"


    "Vroom~"


    Ye Ling let go of the clutch and mmed the elerator. With a roar, the car charged forward.


    The young security guard was struck directly, flipped over the car and finally crashed to the ground.

 Chapter 80: Chapter 80 A Den of Snakes and Rats

    "It''s over, it''s over! Someone''s dead!"


    The other security guards, seeing this scene, immediately showed expressions of sorrow and shock.


    However, their acting was simply too poor.


    Just now, the person and the car were extremely close, and even if the Chery 1.6 elerated, in first gear, it could only rush up to 30 mph at most.


    A 30 mph collision, with such a short distance, could it kill a person?


    Clearly impossible.


    Ye Ling didn''t pay any attention to their cries. After parking the car, he made a point to observe the surroundings.


    As expected, there were luxury cars on both sides of the Chery, an Audi Q7 and a Porsche Cayenne.


    But to say there weren''t any cars under 200,000 in the entire parking lot was bullsh*t.


    At the very least, Ye Ling saw no fewer than 10.


    These cars belonged to employees as well as customers who came here to dine.


    If they couldn''t afford avish meal, spending a few hundred for a buffet was still feasible, right?


    "Ye Ling, he... he isn''t really dead, is he?"


    As she got out of the car, Liu Qiao''er asked worriedly.


    Those security guards heard this and a sneer appeared in their hearts.


    But Ye Ling''s words almost made them spurt blood.


    "No worries, if he''s dead, then I''ll just consider it as ridding the people of a scourge."


    "Oh."


    Liu Qiao''er obediently nodded her head.


    She wasn''t stupid. She knew that Ye Ling would have everything under control.


    Watching the two of them head towards the hotel, the security guard around thirty years old immediately red and shouted, "F*ck, a person is dead, and you don''t give a damn?"


    "Didn''t I say? It''s better if he''s dead," Ye Ling replied indifferently.


    "I''m telling you, if you save him now, you might be able to bring him back to life, at most you''ll just pay for some medical bills. But if you don''t save him, once we call the police, then you''ll be charged with premeditated murder!" the man shouted.


    "So it''s medical expenses you want..."


    Ye Lingughed and released Liu Qiao''er''s slender waist. He walked over to the young security guard.


    "Hmm, scared now, aren''t you?"


    The security guard around thirty coldly sneered, "If you send him to the hospital now and he survives, pay somepensation for the loss, and we can pretend this never happened."


    "No need."


    Ye Ling said this indifferently and bent down. Suddenly, he struck out and pped the young security guard across the face with a smack.


    The p was undeniably painful.


    The young security guard, who had been feigning death just now, immediately let out a pained cry and opened his eyes.


    "What are you doing?!" shouted the security guard around thirty.


    "Saving him," Ye Ling shrugged.


    Pointing to the young security guard, he said, "You see, isn''t this method effective? He woke up instantly, and no need to pay for medical expenses now."


    "Motherf*cker, is that how you save people?!" cursed the security guard around thirty.


    Ye Ling''s expression darkened, "Say that again?"


    "What if I did?"


    "Bang!"


    No sooner had his words fallen than Ye Ling''s foot was stered across his face.


    The guard''s cap was kicked away, and his nose was almost level with his face, spurting blood continuously.


    "Now do you understand what you said?"


    Ye Ling walked over and pointed at him, "Shut your f*cking mouth tight, be careful not to let the wind blow through and choke you, you dogsh*t."


    "You wait for me!"


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    The young security guard cursed and took out his cell phone, but it was unclear who he called.


    Soon after, a fat middle-aged man came out through the hotel''s revolving doors.


    The fat man was dressed in a suit and wearing a tie around his neck, but his excessive flesh nearly burst through his white shirt.


    Ye Ling saw the name badge on his suit, which read Du Ping, the general manager of the Donghai City Weing Hotel.


    "Sun Nan, what''s the meaning of this?"


    Upon seeing the young security guard''s bruised face, Du Ping frowned and asked.


    "Brother-inw, you must stand up for me in this matter!"


    As soon as Sun Nan saw Du Ping emerge, his confidence surged.


    "Brother-inw, this guy is too arrogant, too insolent, look how he beat up your brother-inw here!"


    After looking at Ye Ling and then at Liu Qiao''er, seeing their in clothing, Du Ping felt a sense of relief.


    Although he was the general manager here and neers to this five-star hotel were mostly from wealthy and noble backgrounds, Du Ping was really afraid that his reckless brother-inw had offended someone they couldn''t afford to provoke.


    "What exactly happened?"


    Du Ping asked again, looking serious.


    "It''s like this, brother-inw..."


    Sun Nan said, "This person drove a broken... drove a Chery here, and our hotel has a policy, right? Cars under 200,000 can''t park in the parking lot, I didn''t let him park, and he hit me, and he even ran me over with his car, look, that''s his car."


    As he spoke, Sun Nan pointed to Ye Ling''s red Chery.


    "There''s such a matter?"


    Du Ping frowned and said to Ye Ling, "Sir, this was wrong of you. The hotel has its own management methods. We''re not the owners of the hotel to say whatever goes. It''s too much that you resorted to violence and hit someone, isn''t it?"


    As Sun Nan''s brother-inw, Du Ping would naturally help, otherwise, he wouldn''t havee out.


    Moreover, arge part of the tips Sun Nan obtained through these means ended up in his own pocket.


    Being the general manager of the hotel, it was embarrassing to have someone beat up his brother-inw right at the entrance of his own hotel. If he didn''t handle this well, how could he lift his head in the hotel in the future?


    "You''re his brother-inw?" Ye Ling suddenly asked.


    "What about it?" Du Ping replied impatiently.


    "Figures. Birds of a feather flock together, not a single good one among you," Ye Ling scoffed.


    "Hmph, at first I was considering settling this privately, but seeing you like this, it doesn''t seem like you want to settle it privately. In that case, let''s just call the police."


    As he spoke, Du Ping took out his phone.


    But he didn''t dial 110 directly; instead, he hesitated, as if waiting for Ye Ling to beg for mercy.


    After quite some time, Ye Ling still hadn''t spoken.


    When Du Ping looked up, he saw Ye Ling staring at him with a smile!


    "Aren''t you going to call?"


    Ye Ling pulled out his own phone and said lightly, "You''re not calling, huh? Alright, then I will."


    Ye Ling wasn''t dialing the number to report the incident to the police but called Shen Yuexin instead.


    Shen Yuexin was the president of Huamei Group, and since the Weing Hotel was under the Huamei Group''s banner, who else would he call?


    "Is there an issue?"


    Once the call connected, Shen Yuexin''s aloof voice came through.


    "True to form, the beautiful CEO, so direct," Ye Lingmented and then asked, "Where are you at?"


    "What does it have to do with you? If there''s nothing important, I''ll hang up; I''m in a meeting," Shen Yuexin said.


    "Hold on!"


    Ye Ling quickly said, "I''ve run into a bit of trouble, and it involves your family''s business. Thought I''d discuss it with you."

 Chapter 81 I Want the Luxury Suite

    "My family''s properties?"


    Shen Yuexin seemed intrigued and asked, "What do you mean by that?"


    "The Jubnt Arrival Hotel is under the Huamei Group, isn''t it?" Ye Ling said.


    "Yes."


    "Here''s the thing, I drove to the Jubnt Arrival Hotel in Donghai City to have a meal, and the security guard at the door told me that cars worth less than 200,000 couldn''t park in the parking lot. Is that true?"


    "How could that be possible?"


    Shen Yuexin''s delicate eyebrows knitted immediately, and she said directly, "There''s no way that could be true. Every catering business under the Huamei Group prioritizes service first and taste second. It doesn''t matter if it''s a car worth less than 200,000 or even a bicycle¡ªthey can all be parked in the parking lot."


    "Well, I wouldn''t know about that. Anyway, the security didn''t let me park, and the general manager here said it''s the hotel''s rule. I got angry and decided to ''wash their faces'' for them," Ye Ling said.


    "''Wash faces''? What do you mean?" Shen Yuexin asked, puzzled.


    "I mean I gave them a thrashing¡ªnosebleeds, knocked-out front teeth, nearly sent them to the morgue. Do you understand now?" Ye Ling rolled his eyes.


    Shen Yuexin: "..."


    "How do you n to handle this? This is my first timeing to such a high-end hotel for a meal, and I came with a good mood. If this ruins my experience, I won''t mind tearing down this hotel."


    "Look at the nerve you''ve got."


    Shen Yuexin snorted and then added, "Alright, wait there for now. Have your meal as you nned. I''m actually in Donghai City and will be over soon."


    "Sure thing!"


    After hanging up, Ye Ling shook his cell phone at Du Ping and chuckled, "Manager Du, right? I was really scared by you, wasn''t I? Soon a beautifuldy wille over¡ªif you have anything to say, you can tell it to her!"


    Having said that, Ye Ling grabbed Qiao''er''s delicate hand and walked into the lobby.


    Du Ping frowned deeply, feeling an uneasy premonition.


    From the tone of Ye Ling''s conversation just now, it was clear he was rying the situation to someone high up in the group. If that person''s rank were lower than his, it would be one thing, but if it were higher... that would be troublesome....


    "Brother-inw, are we just going to let this brat waltz in like that?"


    Sun Nan wiped the blood from his face and said unwillingly.


    Du Ping said, "Don''t rush. Let''s see what kind of backing this guy has. If he''s bluffing, he will get what''sing to him today."


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    "Hmm!"


    Sun Nan nodded his head vigorously.


    He was thinking, with his brother-inw being the general manager here¡ªwith such a high position¡ªshouldn''t he be able to handle a guy driving a Chery car?


    Regarding the security guard in his thirties, Du Ping nced at him and ordered someone to take him to the hospital.


    ...


    Back to Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er, after they entered the hotel, many eyes in the lobby immediately turned their way.


    They had all witnessed Ye Ling thrashing Sun Nan and the thirty-something security guard just now.


    "Sir, do... do you have a reservation?"


    A receptionist approached, mustering her courage, her faceyered with heavy foundation makeup¡ªas required for a front desk role.


    The receptionist was quite pretty, withrge eyes, but she kept her head down, seemingly afraid to look at Ye Ling.


    "What are you afraid of?"


    Ye Ling smiled helplessly and said, "No reservation. It''s just the two of us. Can we get a private room to dine in, is that okay?"


    "This..."


    Gathering her courage, the receptionist replied, "Sir, our private rooms require reservations. Besides, with just two of you, there''s no need to insist on a private room, right?"


    "It''s my first time eating at such a high-end hotel, so of course, I want to enjoy the experience to the fullest," Ye Ling said.


    The waiterughed immediately and said, "Sir, if you ask me, you really don''t need to insist on a private room. The taste of our dishes is the same everywhere, and the environment is elegant andfortable. You just pick a spot, and we''ll arrange it right away."


    "I know what you mean."


    Ye Ling smiled and nced at the waiter, "So there''s a charge for the private rooms, right? How much is it?"


    "A small private room is 1000, a medium one is 3000, arge one is 5000, and the deluxe private room is 10,000," the waiter said helplessly.


    At that moment, Du Ping also walked in, standing not too far from Ye Ling, close enough to hear the conversation between Ye Ling and the waiter.


    "Alright, then get me a deluxe private room," Ye Ling said.


    Liu Qiao''er hurriedly tugged at Ye Ling''s sleeve and said, "We don''t have to go for the deluxe room; it''s too expensive. And they are right, we can just find somewhere else to have a bite without a private room!"


    "No, today is the feast to apologize to my wife, and it''s our first time here, so we should definitely enjoy the experience," Ye Ling said.


    Liu Qiao''er''s cheeks turned red, and she fell silent.


    "This..."


    The waiter looked at Du Ping standing not too far away, undecided in his mind.


    The deluxe private room really did require a reservation.


    "It''s okay, give him one," Du Ping said.


    He really wanted to see just who Ye Ling was, daring to ask for a deluxe private room?


    "Well then, sir, please wait a moment."


    The waiter checked at the front desk and then came back looking apologetic, "Sir, I''m sorry, but all the deluxe private rooms have been booked for tonight. Only medium andrge rooms are avable."


    "Is that so?"


    Ye Ling shook his head and said, "I only want a deluxe private room; it''s 10,000, right? No problem, I''ll give you 20,000 to free one up for me."


    "Sir, it''s not about the money, the deluxe private rooms are really all booked, and we..."


    "30,000," Ye Ling said calmly.


    The waiter was slightly stunned, and quickly exined, "Sir, at our ce, we prioritize service and honor our integrity; we really can''t..."


    "40,000."


    "This issue isn''t really about the money, sir. Please don''t make it difficult..."


    "50,000."


    The waiter''s forehead began to show a few glistening beads of sweat.


    She could see now that the man in front of her, seemingly dressed in a in and unsophisticated manner, was in fact aplete and total nouveau-riche!


    Spending 50,000 just to get a private room, this dude wasn''t here to eat, he was here to consume private rooms!


    "Still not okay?"


    Ye Ling smiled lightly, then added, "No problem, I offer you 100,000, 200,000, 300,000... In short, I want a deluxe private room today."


    Liu Qiao''er stood by, quietly not saying anything anymore.


    She knew that Ye Ling wasn''t wasting money; he was doing it to let those who judged people superficially know not to assume someone can be easily humiliated just because of their inexpensive clothes or cheap car.


    Ye Ling could fight back.


    But to humiliate them this way was much more satisfying than fighting.


    The waiter hadpletely panicked by now, as she too had previously thought Ye Ling had no money.


    She couldn''t help but steal a nce at Ye Ling, thinking to herself: Could this guy be pretending to be rich when he''s actually broke?

 Chapter 82 Smashing with Money

    Du Ping also thought Ye Ling was pretending to be rich without money, making them mistakenly believe he really had money.


    If he were such a tycoon, why would he drive a crappy Chery?


    The kind of person who can spend hundreds of thousands on a private room, no matter how low-profile, wouldn''t be that modest, right?


    "How much did you just say?" Du Ping stepped forward to ask.


    Ye Ling nced at him and said indifferently, "How much do you want?"


    Du Ping was taken aback, "Please name your price, sir. After all, our priority is to serve. However, the luxury private room has indeed been reserved tonight. If you want it, you''ll have to offer a higher price."


    "You just want the money, don''t you?"


    Ye Lingughed, took a bank card out of his pocket, and tossed it toward the front desk, "For a luxury private room, I''ll give you 100,000. Is that enough?"


    The waiters were all too afraid to speak, casting helpless nces at Du Ping for help.


    Du Ping was able to be the hotel manager because he had his ways.


    "Give him one."


    The waiter understood what Du Ping meant and swiped the card.


    Actually, in this ce, you eat first and then settle the billter, including the cost of the private room.


    But now, they were swiping the card first. Clearly, Du Ping wanted to see if Ye Ling actually had that much money.


    "Sir, please enter your password," the waiter said.


    Ye Ling entered his password and directly deducted 100,000 in cash.


    This time, Du Ping was shocked.


    The waiter waspletely stunned as well.


    This guy... actually was really that rich!


    100,000, without even blinking an eye. If he really didn''t have money, would his nerves be so steady?


    Liu Qiao''er was looking pained, whispering to Ye Ling, "Just for a private room, 100,000, and you can''t even eat it¡ªwhat a waste..."


    Ye Ling couldn''t help butugh, "You girl, all you know is eating. Wait, you''ll have your fill."


    Du Ping''s expression grew gloomier as he instructed the waiter, "Take this gentleman to order."


    That bad premonition inside him grew even stronger.


    "No need."


    Ye Ling waved his hand and said indifferently, "Bring the menu to me, I''ll order right here."


    The waiter was taken aback for a moment but without saying another word, went to get the menu.


    Soon, she brought a menu over.


    "As expected of a five-star hotel, this stuff really is freaking expensive!" Ye Ling muttered while looking at the menu.


    Hearing this, some of the gloom on Du Ping''s face dissipated.


    He thought that Ye Ling was just putting on airs. If he could really take out 100,000 for a private room without blinking, then how could hein about the expensiveness of the dishes?


    Liu Qiao''er also nced at the menu, her starry eyes widening as she eximed, "So expensive!"


    "If the two of you find these dishes expensive, there''s a buffet over there. Since you''ve already reserved a private room, you can take the buffet and eat it in the private room," Du Ping said.


    "Spend 100,000 on a private room to eat a buffet, tell me, am I brain dead or are you brain dead?" Ye Ling said with a coldugh.


    Du Ping''s face darkened again as he said, "Sir, I''m just trying to look out for you. After all, the dishes on the menu are indeed too expensive, and few people can afford them."


    "Then I really have to try them out," Ye Ling said.


    He nced at the menu and ordered, "Two Australian lobsters, two servings of Tien Jiu shark fins, two portions of Golden Star bird''s nest, two Somali sea cucumbers, and a bottle of Rothschild Bordeaux wine."


    "Isn''t that a bit too much?"


    Liu Qiao''er had seen the prices clearly on the menu and hurriedly spoke up.


    That Australian lobster, one was a full 30,000 Mexican Dors!


    The Tien Jiu shark fins, one serving was even 120,000!


    And the Golden Star bird''s nest, each serving was 78,888 RMB.


    As for the sea cucumbers, Liu Qiao''er almost cursed out loud.


    Her father Liu Yuandong, was a fisherman, and wasn''t unfamiliar with sea cucumbers. At home, a pound of dried sea cucumber would only sell for two thousand or so, the good ones for over three thousand or four thousand, and the best ones could even fetch tens of thousands.


    But what was this ''Somali sea cucumber'' all about? One piece for 39,999? Wasn''t this just daylight robbery?


    Were they eating Somali sea cucumbers, or Somali pirates?


    As for that bottle of Rose Chateau P¨¦trus, one bottle was over 15,000. Liu Qiao''er simply didn''t know if it contained an Elixir or was it some divine nectar and ambrosia.


    This single meal was going to cost over 500,000 RMB!


    Over 500,000!


    Even for those senior white-cor workers who scrimped and saved, it would take 10 years to umte that much.


    Liu Qiao''er was genuinely afraid that she''d get a toothache from eating and a stomachache from drinking!


    "When you finally get a chance to eat out, of course you should treat yourself to something nice," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    He had several billion in his card, would he feel pain over this little amount of money?


    Moreover, once his Cultivation improved, he could easily earn several billion with just a wave of his hand. Money really meant nothing to Ye Ling.


    Du Ping, hearing the dishes Ye Ling ordered, nearly spewed blood.


    These dishes were the most expensive in the hotel. Even those tycoon-level business figures couldn''t afford to eat like this regrly.


    It was simply too extravagant!


    "Sir, are you sure you want to order these?" Du Ping inquired.


    Meanwhile, the lovely receptionists at the front desk were agape in disbelief, their tempting little mouths wide open.


    They were extremely envious of Liu Qiao''er.


    How wonderful would it be if they also had a boyfriend who could bring them for a meal costing hundreds of thousands?


    "Of course, I''m sure, however, I''d like to add one more dish," Ye Ling said.


    Du Ping asked, "What dish?"


    Ye Ling pointed at the menu and said, "These dishes, plus this bottle of wine,e to over 500,000. I''ll give you one million if you stew a cabbage for me, how about that?"


    "What?!"


    Du Ping was dumbfounded. "Just to stew a cabbage, you''re adding several hundred thousand?"


    "I just want to eat cabbage, but..."


    Ye Ling nced at Du Ping and said, "I want you to stew it personally, and if it does not suit my taste, you must make it again immediately. Of course, the extra 400 thousand is yours."


    Du Ping instantly understood Ye Ling''s idea.


    The man was smashing money right into his face!


    Make it again if it doesn''t suit his taste?


    He might cook for three days and three nights and still not meet Ye Ling''s tastes.


    If he really agreed to this guy, he would just be waiting to be tormented to death!


    The servers blinked and promptly lowered their heads, pretending to hear nothing.


    Liu Qiao''er was looking up at Du Ping, her small head tilted back, disying a trace of arrogance.


    However, this arroganceing from Liu Qiao''er was truly adorable.


    "I''m sorry, sir. We don''t have cabbage here," Du Ping said.


    "Then I''ll give you 4 million, just for you to buy and cook it for me, how does that sound?" Ye Ling suggested.


    Du Ping shivered inwardly, sweat appearing on his face.


    "Not enough?"


    Ye Ling gave a faint smile, then added, "Then how about 40 million?"


    "Sir, we do not serve cabbage here," Du Ping said as he wiped the sweat from his forehead.


    "Is it that you don''t have it, or you dare not make it?" Ye Ling fixed his gaze on Du Ping.


    "Sir, we really don''t serve cabbage," Du Ping repeated.


    "Heh, useless," Ye Ling said with a nce at Du Ping, then turned to the server and said, "These are the dishes I''ll order. Show us to a private room."

 Chapter 83: Chapter 83 This Wont Work Here!

    Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er left, and Du Ping''s facepletely darkened.


    He knew that he had kicked the iron te today.


    As for the matter of money, what Du Ping worried about was the ''great beauty'' Ye Ling mentioned who was about to arrive.


    If that great beauty really held a higher position than himself, then his career would be thoroughly halted here.


    ...


    A luxurious private room is indeed luxurious.


    Inside, the decoration was extremelyvish, not only with a dining area but also arge living room.


    In the living room, there was noble genuine leather sofa and a 72-inch LCD TV, with nts scattered around, adding a touch of fresh air to the whole hall.


    In such a vast luxurious private room, there were a total of 10 seats, yet only Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er upied it, which made it seem somewhat empty.


    After the waiter left, Liu Qiao''er immediately said, "Ye Ling, it''s just a meal, isn''t this too extravagant and wasteful..."


    "What, not satisfied?" Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "Satisfied, I am, but... Mmm!"


    Before she could finish speaking, Liu Qiao''er''s little mouth was directly sealed by Ye Ling.


    "If you''re satisfied, then you should repay me, haha!"


    Ye Ling picked up Liu Qiao''er in one swoop and ced her on the sofa.


    Liu Qiao''er eximed, "What are you doing! Hey, this is a ce for eating, you... Mmm!"


    "People will see us, don''t do this... Alright?"


    "So where won''t people see us?" Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "Say it?" Ye Ling said.


    "At... at home."


    Liu Qiao''er waspletely helpless, afraid that if this continued, she would not be able to resist.


    But this was after all a hotel, and the dishes would be served shortly, if someone were to see them...


    It would be embarrassingly shameful!


    "Alright, that''s what you said," Ye Lingughed heartily and sat up.


    "Hate it, there''s not a single good thing about men," Liu Qiao''er coquettishly nced at Ye Ling, straightening up her clothes.


    However, she was somewhat expectant in her heart.


    "Wife, you promised me, it can wait until we''re home, no going back on your word," Ye Ling said.


    "Mmm..."


    Liu Qiao''er let out a soft acknowledgment.


    Ye Ling didn''t expect Liu Qiao''er would really agree and was instantly overjoyed.


    In fact, from the moment Ye Ling cured Liu Yuandong, Liu Qiao''er wanted to give herself to Ye Ling.


    Liu Qiao''er didn''t know what she felt for Ye Ling; it wasn''t love, but there was fondness.


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    Liu Qiao''er knew that maybe all the money she would earn in her lifetime wouldn''t be enough to repay Ye Ling, so in that case...


    She would offer herself!


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    About 20 minutester, the food finally arrived.


    The first dish served was Australian lobster, which nearly made the serving waiter drool.


    It must be said, although the food was expensive, there was a reason for its price.


    The Australian lobster, weighing two to three pounds each and served whole, looked like it was still alive.


    As for the taste, there''s no need to say more.


    If such a good thing isn''t well made, wouldn''t it be a waste?


    "Mmm! Ye Ling, you''ve got to try this, it''s really delicious, really delicious!"


    Liu Qiao''er couldn''t wait to take a bite, and suddenly her eyes widened, full of little stars.


    "Slow down, it''s all yours, what''s the rush, don''t choke. Besides, it''s just a lobster, how delicious can it be? You''re just a little foodie."


    Ye Ling shook his head with a smile and also took a bite.


    "Holy shit! This is so good!"


    Liu Qiao''er: "..."


    Whether it''s Australian lobster, bird''s nest from Venus, or wings from Tianjiu and Somali sea cucumber, they all lived up to their names.


    These kinds of foods, they have great nutritional value for the human body, especially for women, they provide substantial nourishment.


    The key is that they also taste so good, making one want to continue eating even after being full.


    A foodie from Earth and a foodie from the Immortal Realm, the two of them matched perfectly together.


    Nearly wolfing down most of the food like a whirlwind, Liu Qiao''er washed her hands before patting her satisfied belly.


    "Ye Ling, you really shouldn''t say it, this stuff, although expensive, is truly delicious," Liu Qiao''er said.


    Ye Ling teased, "Not talking about waste anymore?"


    "It''s still wasteful, spending hundreds of thousands on a meal, even those big bosses would feel the pinch, right?" Liu Qiao''er huffed.


    "I''m rich!" Ye Ling said.


    Liu Qiao''er looked at Ye Ling for a while and then slowly spat out two words: "Show off."


    "Hey, you little wench, you even know how to curse now?"


    Ye Ling was amused with annoyance; if it weren''t for the grease still on his hands, he would have already gone over and taken Liu Qiao''er down.


    "Ye Ling, who''s that beautifuldy you called? Why hasn''t shee yet?"


    Liu Qiao''er hesitated a bit but still asked.


    "Jealous?"


    "Not at all."


    Ye Lingughed heartily, "The president of Huamei Group, Shen Yuexin."


    "What?!"


    Liu Qiao''er immediately widened her starry eyes: "The president of Huamei Group? For real? Huamei Group is a super big corporation! How do you know her?"


    "I helped her out a bit before, that''s how I know her," Ye Ling said.


    "Cut it out, I don''t believe that. You must''ve been flirting with her," Liu Qiao''er said huffily.


    "My dear, just think about it, the president of Huamei Group, and she''s so beautiful, do you really think I could just flirt with her like that?"


    "That''s true though."


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes rolled as she said, "But you go ahead and flirt, it''s none of my business anyway."


    Ye Ling shook his head with a smile, about to say something, when suddenly the phone rang.


    The ringtone nearly knocked Liu Qiao''er out; she just couldn''t fathom what kind of a weirdo would use such a bizarre ringtone.


    Ye Ling didn''t feel embarrassed, and after checking his phone, he suddenly smiled.


    "She''s here!"


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 Chapter 84: Chapter 84 Shen Yuexin Arrives

    At the entrance of the Xiyini Hotel, a pink Bentley was parked there.


    Anyone with discerning eyes could tell that this Bentley was a special custom edition; although it looked more or less the same on the outside, its performance, configuration, power,fort, and safety were much stronger than those of the ordinary Bentleys.


    Such a luxurious coupe immediately drew countless onlookers.


    However, as soon as the car door opened, their attention was immediately diverted.


    A tall woman stepped down from the driver''s seat, dressed in a smart business suit with her beautiful hair cascading down her back, giving off an impression of a cold and refreshing beauty.


    The woman''s expression was indifferent, her face emotionless.


    They say that everyone looks good when they smile.


    But the beauty next to the Bentley didn''t need to smile to radiate an ultimate sense of beauty.


    Shen Yuexin closed the car door and walked straight into the hotel.


    The attendants carefully watched Shen Yuexin, as if trying to find even the slightest w on her.


    But they failed.


    If there truly was a w, it was the invisible dust on Shen Yuexin.


    Comparison really does kill.


    The few front desk attendants, who considered themselves quite pretty, looked at Shen Yuexin and then at themselves, and suddenly felt utterly ashamed.


    Moreover, not only was she beautiful, she drove a Bentley coupe worth millions, which was simply perfection to the extreme.


    Shen Yuexin nced around and walked towards the front desk.


    Those attendants had already pegged Shen Yuexin as a rich second generation, or a woman maintained by a wealthy man.


    Seeing Shen Yuexin approach, they felt envious, but they dared not show the slightest bit on the surface.


    "Miss, may I ask if you have..."


    "Where is your manager?"


    Before the attendant could finish speaking, Shen Yuexin said coldly.


    "The manager?"


    The attendant who had brought Ye Ling the menu was taken aback and said, "Manager Du is busy at the moment. Do you have an appointment with him, miss, or is there something you need from him?"


    "Call him out for me," Shen Yuexin demanded.


    That tone waspletely authoritative, brooking no question.


    "Miss, if you don''t have an appointment, the manager won''t juste out to see you," the attendant said.


    "Quite the attitude."


    At that, Shen Yuexin immediatelyughed.


    Thatugh, earth-shattering, was like a beautiful sight that filled the entire lobby with light.


    No matter how many men were present, they were all utterly captivated.


    Although it was a coldugh, that fleeting glimpse was truly beautiful to the extreme.


    "I''ll say it one more time, call your manager out for me."


    Shen Yuexin fixed her gaze on the front desk attendant, almost spelling out each word.


    The attendant felt an immense pressure all over under Shen Yuexin''s stare.


    "I can''t guarantee that the manager wille out, but I can notify him for you, is that okay?" the attendant offered.


    Shen Yuexin nodded her head and said nothing.


    Before long, the attendant added, "I''m sorry, miss, but the manager is currently busy and can''te out to see you."


    "Fine."


    Shen Yuexin snorted coldly, took out her phone, and dialed a number.


    The call was quickly connected.


    Shen Yuexin said directly, "Wang Chengjie, the Xiyini Hotel in Donghai City is under your jurisdiction, right?"


    "Yes, yes, Miss Shen, are you going there to dine?"


    Hearing this, one could imagine Wang Chengjie nodding and bowing on the other end of the phone.


    "Where are you?" Shen Yue Xin said.


    "President Shen, I''m right here in Donghai City."


    "I''m giving you 10 minutes to roll over to the Xi Ying Lai Hotel to see me. If you''re even a secondte, don''t bother keeping your position as director!"


    After finishing her words, Shen Yue Xin hung up before Wang Chengjie could say anything.


    The waiters could tell this woman was someone of no small consequence.


    "Miss, you can sit over there on the sofa if you''d like. Would you like me to make you a cup of coffee?"


    "No need."


    Shen Yue Xin walked over to a sofa and sat down.


    "Wang Chengjie? Can it be the Director Wang from the upper echelons of the group? I had the honor of seeing him once; he wasing down for an inspection with the higher-ups from thepany." Discover hidden content at m,v l''e-NovelBin


    "Director Wang? That can''t be right. He''s a high-ranking executive in the group. Does this woman really have the clout to boss Director Wang around like that?"


    "It must be someone with the same name."


    The waiters whispered among themselves in a low chatter.


    Just then, Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er emerged from the elevator.


    Ye Ling caught sight of the beautiful female CEO sitting on the sofa and chuckled, "Gorgeous woman, we meet again."


    Shen Yue Xin gave Ye Ling a cursory nce and asked, "So what exactly is going on?"


    "Oh, it''s like this..."


    Ye Ling said, "When you arrived, you must have seen the security guard with the bruised face at the entrance, right?"


    "Hmm," Shen Yue Xin nodded.


    Ye Ling: "That was my doing."


    Shen Yue Xin: "..."


    "I came here happily for a meal, only to be told that cars worth less than 200,000 couldn''t park in the parking lot. I just don''t understand, does this five-star hotel only serve people with cars over 200,000? If that''s the case, why not hang a sign at the door that says, ''Poor bastards and dogs not allowed inside''?"


    "Just say what you want to say. Don''t be so sarcastic," Shen Yue Xin began to lose her patience.


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes and continued, "Let''s leave the parking issue aside. That damned security guard was ogling my girlfriend, and even said that sitting in a car with non-leather seats was a disservice to my girlfriend''s buttocks. I got furious, man. What car I choose to drive is my business, what does it have to do with him?"


    "Did he really dare to say that?" Shen Yue Xin frowned.


    "Believe it or not," Ye Ling huffed.


    "Don''t worry, whether it''s for your sake or not, I will thoroughly investigate this matter. And, I believe you wouldn''t lie to me," Shen Yue Xin said.


    "Now that sounds more human!" Ye Ling smiled broadly.


    Shen Yue Xin found herself somewhat exasperated by this guy, and inadvertently, her gaze drifted again to Liu Qiao''er standing next to Ye Ling.


    After a brief assessment, Shen Yue Xin said, "Your girlfriend is very beautiful."


    "Thanks for thepliment~" Ye Ling grinned.


    Liu Qiao''er was also taking a good look at Shen Yue Xin.


    Without a doubt, Shen Yue Xin exuded an aura of a ''goddess'', with her aloof demeanor and a noble elegance that didn''t lose sight of the bigger picture, inciting envy in every other woman.


    After a while, Liu Qiao''er dejectedly realized that this woman was indeed much better than herself.


    Especially considering Shen Yue Xin''s identity, Liu Qiao''er found it even harder to believe.


    So young, yet already the president of Huamei Group?


    This wasn''t about being the president of a subsidiary of the group, but the president of the entire group!


    Moreover, Ye Ling had said that Shen Yue Xin was not only the president of the Huamei Group but also the Chief Executive Officer.


    That also meant that Shen Yue Xin held shares and real power in the Huamei Group!


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 Chapter 85: Chapter 85 Shen Yuexins Dominance

    "Tsk!!!"


    A few people were chatting here intermittently for a while when suddenly, at the entrance of the hall, the sound of urgent braking was heard.


    Ye Ling couldn''t help but look up, just to see a ck Mercedes-Benz S600 stop at the entrance, narrowly missing Shen Yue Xin''s pink Bentley.


    The car door opened, and a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed sses hurried down from the car.


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    The service staff were shocked upon seeing this middle-aged man.


    "It really is Director Wang..."


    The service staff member who had seen Wang Chengjie before couldn''t believe it and said with wide eyes.


    Upon hearing this, the other service staff members trembled and whispered to themselves: The background of this woman is definitely enormous.


    Although Shen Yue Xin was the president of Huamei Group, she had never appeared on television or any news, so very few people knew about her.


    "Where is President Shen?"


    As soon as Wang Chengjie entered the hall, he asked the front desk.


    "President Shen?"


    The service staff members were stunned.


    Wang Chengjie, anxious, cursed: "Shit, a bunch of blind things, President Shen is a very beautiful, very pretty woman!"


    Those service staff members immediately realized and pointed towards Shen Yue Xin sitting on the sofa.


    Wang Chengjie hurried over and bowed to Shen Yue Xin, saying, "President Shen, sorry, I amte. May I know why you urgently summoned me here?"


    "First, wipe your sweat," Shen Yue Xin said indifferently.


    Wang Chengjie hurriedly wiped the sweat off his forehead.


    Ye Ling watched in astonishment, thinking to himself that it is no wonder she is the president of Huamei Group, not only is she aloof, but her words also carry so much weight!


    The service staff members were also stunned.


    Thest time they saw Wang Chengjie, he was surrounded by a crowd of people.


    But now, he was bowing and scraping.


    The difference between the two asions was just too great.


    They couldn''t imagine what kind of background this woman had to make Wang Chengjie obey like a dog.


    "Just now, I asked the front desk to inform the general manager here, but he told me he was too busy," Shen Yue Xin said, looking at Wang Chengjie.


    Wang Chengjie was taken aback, and anger immediately rose in his heart.


    He turned his head towards the front desk and yelled, "What are you looking at?! Hurry up and get Du Ping to roll out here!"


    The service staff members dared not say anything.


    They hurriedly called Du Ping, telling him that Wang Chengjie had arrived.


    As soon as Du Ping heard this, his corpulent figure appeared in everyone''s view, as if he had flown over.


    "Director Wang, when did you arrive? Come,e, I just received some fine tea, let''s go have a taste," Du Ping said as he hurried over, being extremely polite.


    "Tea?"


    The fury in Wang Chengjie''s eyes was nearly spewing out: "I drink your damn tea! Are your dog eyes blind?"


    Being berated so harshly caught Du Ping off guard.


    "Director Wang, what''s the matter..." Du Ping asked cautiously.


    "You piece of shit, didn''t you see who''s sitting here?" Wang Chengjie cursed.


    Upon looking, Du Ping saw a beautiful woman, and then there were Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''er.


    At this moment, Ye Ling was looking at him with leisure, that look seeming to say: Just you wait!


    At that moment, Du Ping pped his forehead and suddenly remembered!


    Before Ye Ling entered the restaurant, he had told himself that a great beauty would being here.


    How the fuck did he forget about that?!


    Looking at the ravishing beauty sitting on the sofa, Du Ping had no leisure to appreciate her looks; instead, his heart pounded wildly.


    And ncing at the boundless fury on Wang Chengjie''s face, Du Ping''splexion instantly turned ashen.


    "Mr. Wang, thisdy is..." Du Ping asked, confused.


    Although he was the general manager here, Shen Yuexin was the president and CEO of Huamei Group. If Shen Yuexin didn''t want him to know, he indeed had no right to know.


    Wang Chengjie said with a dark expression, "This is President Shen."


    "President Shen, good to meet you, I''ve heard so much about you..."


    Immediately, Du Ping bowed and scraped, extending his hand while internally kicking himself.


    Who would''ve thought that guy, dressed so inly, driving a broken Chery, actually had such clout!


    What kind of high-ss person are you,ing here to act like some nobody?


    Shen Yuexin nced at Du Ping''s extended hand and directly ignored it.


    "Do you know me?" Shen Yuexin said.


    Du Ping awkwardly withdrew his hand, saying, "Not... not personally..."


    "If you don''t know me, then what are you saying you''ve heard so much about?"


    "I... I misspoke, it''s my fault, please don''t take offense, President Shen."


    Du Ping simply didn''t know what else to say.


    Although he didn''t actually know Shen Yuexin, from Wang Chengjie''s respectful demeanor, he knew this woman was not to be trifled with.


    "Are you very busy?" Shen Yuexin asked again.


    "Not busy, not busy at all!" Du Ping replied hastily.


    "Then why didn''t youe out to see me when I asked the front desk to notify you?"


    "Notify?"


    Only now did Du Ping remember that the front desk had indeed notified him earlier.


    But the thing is, that damned front desk had only mentioned someone wanted to see him, without any appointment, and didn''t specify who it was!


    Thinking of this, Du Ping wished he could chew out the front desk staff''s ancestors for eighteen generations.


    If they had told him earlier that a beautiful woman wanted to see him, wouldn''t he have understood? How could he have fallen into such an awkward situation?


    "President Shen is here, why didn''t you tell me? Are you all idiots? What use do I have for you?!"


    As Wang Chengjie blew up at Du Ping, Du Ping in turn exploded at the front desk.


    The front desk staff were incredibly wronged, yet they dared not say more.


    "What are you screaming at them for? Don''t you know what kind of person you are?"


    Ye Ling looked at Du Ping and slowly said, "I think I mentioned to you before entering the hotel that a beautiful woman would be looking for you, right? Since the front desk had already notified you and you chose to ignore it, do you still have the face to me them?"


    This speech struck a chord with the service staff.


    Their gazes towards Ye Ling were filled with little stars, as if they couldn''t wait to throw themselves into Ye Ling''s arms.


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes immediately showed vignce, she sped Ye Ling''s arm tightly, and snorted at the service staff.


    "I... I really didn''t know it was President Shen who hade!" Du Ping''s voice was on the verge of tears.


    Ye Ling gave a coldugh. "That''s true. With President Shen here, you bow and scrape, but someone like me who drives a car worth less than 200,000, you wouldn''t even spare a nce, right?"


    "No, no, that''s not..."


    "No, my ass!"


    Ye Ling stood up abruptly, cursing loudly, "You ungrateful bastard, a nest of snakes and rats, in cahoots, acting disgracefully together. If I could, I''d love to punch your damn brains out!"

 Chapter 86: Chapter 86 Please Remember My Innocent Gaze

    Ye Ling''s tirade left Du Ping bewildered once again.


    Shen Yue Xin was also somewhat startled.


    Just how big was the issue for you to want to st someone else''s "dog brain"?


    Besides, that''s a human brain they have. Do you really need to go that far...


    Wang Chengjie quickly moved away from Du Ping, fearing being implicated in the matter.


    Although he didn''t know the rtionship between the tall and skinny man in front of him and the president, the fact that he could summon the president so casually spoke volumes about their closeness.


    But Wang Chengjie was wrong; Ye Ling had next to no rtion with Shen Yue Xin...


    Had it not been for Ye Ling threatening to turn the hotel upside down over such a trivial matter, Shen Yue Xin wouldn''t havee.


    Du Ping was scolded so harshly by Ye Ling that he didn''t dare to let out a single fart.


    His previous authoritative demeanor had vanishedpletely, his mind filled with intense regret.


    "Idiot, why aren''t you saying anything?" Ye Ling said again.


    "I''m sorry, this is my fault, I will handle it properly. I will make sure that security guard..."


    "No need."


    Ye Ling cut off Du Ping''s words, turned to Shen Yue Xin, and said, "President Shen, you might not know this, but this B is the pig-headed security guard''s brother-inw. They colluded with each other. I suggest we remove him from his post."


    Hearing this, Du Ping trembled.


    His biggest fear was losing his job.


    Shen Yue Xin nced at Ye Ling then at Du Ping and asked in a clear voice, "I just want to know one thing, does our hotel have a rule that cars worth less than 200,000 yuan are not allowed to park in the parking lot?"


    "No, absolutely not!" Du Ping replied hastily.


    Shen Yue Xin''s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly. "Then why is there such a rule for Ye Ling?"


    Du Ping was thoroughly defeated and knelt on the ground, pleading tearfully to Shen Yue Xin, "President Shen, this is all my fault, I was biased, I judged people by their appearance. Please forgive me this once, I promise, I will never make such a low-level mistake again, and I will manage the hotel in perfect order, I definitely..."


    "No need."


    Shen Yue Xin stood up and said to Wang Chengjie, "If I hear about such a thing again, you too can resign from your position as director."


    She then left the hotel.


    Cold sweat poured from Wang Chengjie''s forehead. After watching Shen Yue Xin drive away, he kicked Du Ping.


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    "I must have been blind to have let someone like you be the general manager. Pack your things and get out immediately!"


    Du Ping''s face turned pale. "Director Wang, I know I was wrong. I will definitely correct my behavior, please give me another chance!"


    "Get lost!"


    Wang Chengjie gave Du Ping a cold nce and then smiled at Ye Ling, "Mr. Ye, I''m so sorry. I didn''t expect my oversight to have caused you such great inconvenience."


    Ye Ling waved his hand, clearly impatient.


    Yet Wang Chengjie didn''t show any dissatisfaction and instructed the front desk, "Give Mr. Ye top-level VIP treatment. From now on, whether Mr. Ye is staying or dining here, anything over 50,000 yuan will be half price, and anything under 50,000 yuan will be on the house."


    "Thanks," said Ye Ling, finally with a smile.


    "No problem, no problem..."


    Though he guessed the rtionship between Ye Ling and Shen Yue Xin wrong, Wang Chengjie definitely didn''t make a mistake in this decision.


    "Mr. Ye, if there''s nothing else, may I take my leave?" Wang Chengjie added.


    "You''ve troubled Director Wang. Thank you," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Wang Chengjie inwardly scorned him, knowing that if he hadn''t notified the front desk in advance, Ye Ling definitely wouldn''t have shown him this expression.


    "Rest assured, Mr. Ye, I will arrange for a new manager here, and we will rece all the security staff. I hope Mr. Ye will be satisfied."


    After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Wang Chengjie left.


    Du Ping sat there with a lifeless look in his eyes, as if he were about to die.


    He had wed and scrambled his way to this position over more than 20 years, only to fall into a pit and lose it all in one fell swoop.


    After handling the VIP registration for Liu Qiao''er at the front desk, Ye Ling also drove away.


    As he left, the young security guard Sun Nan had a dark expression on his face.


    He naturally knew what had happened. Not only was he done for, but his brother-inw had also suffered bad luck.


    ...


    After sending Liu Qiao''er back to the vi, Ye Ling checked the time; it was already past six.


    He came up with an excuse and drove towards Ning Yu Shan''s house.


    What was normally a two-hour journey, under Ye Ling''s reckless rush, took just over an hour.


    Even so, by the time he arrived at Ning Yu Shan''s house, it was already past seven.


    "We had agreed on seven o''clock; you''rete," said Ning Yu Shan as she opened the door, standing smartly in front of Ye Ling.


    A beautiful woman can really pull off any look.


    Ning Yu Shan looked truly valiant and heroic when dressed in her police uniform.


    But now, she was just wearing a simple white blouse.


    "Really beautiful," Ye Ling couldn''t help but exim.


    Ning Yu Shan rolled her eyes, "You''re never serious."


    "If I were any more serious, it woulde off as pretentious, don''t you think?"


    "Keep talking nonsense, and I''ll shoot you," Ning Yu Shan huffed.


    She could take a joke and didn''t get shy or angry at Ye Ling''s words.


    "One more massage today should do it," Ye Ling said as he sat on the couch.


    "Really?"


    Ning Yu Shan was immediately delighted.


    But after the joy, for some reason, she felt a faint sense of loss.


    "Take off your shirt," said Ye Ling.


    Even with the previous two times as a precedent, Ning Yu Shan was still somewhat shy.


    With flushed cheeks, she unbuttoned her blouse one by one in front of Ye Ling.


    Truth be told, Ye Ling wasn''t really willing to do this.


    "By the way, if one day I change, please remember the innocence of my eyes," Ye Ling said seriously before resuming his work.

 Chapter 87: Chapter 87 Youre Done For!

    Chen Yan really wanted to swing her little pink fist and give Ye Ling two panda eyes for his shameless character.


    "How was that guy dealt with?" Ye Ling asked.


    "He was let go."


    "Let go?"


    Just as Ye Ling was about to say something, he saw Ning Yushan pouting, "Don''t think I don''t know, I''ve already investigated the surveince video at the coffee shop. It was your fault from the very beginning, not arresting you is already me being generous."


    "Damn, that guy is a pervert, I just beat him up," Ye Ling''s eyes widened.


    "Anyway, it''s wrong for you to hit someone. Moreover, where exactly was he being a pervert? Was he perverting on those two beauties with you?"


    Ning Yushan snorted softly, then said, "Harder, didn''t you eat?"


    Ye Ling was shocked.


    This wasn''t medical treatment, did she really think it was a massage?


    And asking for more strength...


    "What is your rtionship with those two beauties?" Ning Yushan asked casually.


    Ye Ling spread his hands, "No rtionship. I saved that girl once before and to thank me, she invited me for coffee."


    "Don''t people have names? You call her ''that girl''? Do you refer to me as ''that cop'' when you talk about me to others?" Ning Yushan puffed her cheeks.


    "I''m just making it easier for you to distinguish; her name is Chen Yan, the one I saved," he exined.


    "You sure are brave and righteous. Back at Huanhai Financial Center, you saved a beauty, and now, two at once? I just don''t get it, why does everyone else save kids or the elderly, while you always end up saving beauties?"


    Ye Ling "..."


    "Also, didn''t I tell you to tell me when you got back? If that guy hadn''t called the police, I wouldn''t even have known you were back. Were you nning on letting me die in pain?"


    Ye Ling was taken aback; he suddenly realized that Ning Yushan was being unusually aggressive today.


    "I was nning oning to your house tonight!" Ye Ling said innocently. Stay tuned for updates on m-v -NovelBin


    "I don''t believe you." Ning Yushan pursed her lips.


    "You don''t believe me, huh?"


    Suddenly, Ye Ling pulled off Ning Yushan''s sash.


    "What are you doing?!" Ning Yushan eximed in shock.


    "Seeing how weird you''re speaking today, it seems that your period must have gotten a lot better, and moreover, you must have fallen for me," Ye Ling said.


    "No way."


    "No?"


    Ye Ling chuckled mischievously.


    "This trick again?"


    Rolling his eyes, Ye Ling continued to ask, "Do you like me or not?"


    "I don''t!"


    "Ah!"


    "Do you like me?"


    "Ye Ling, you jerk, this is... this is taking advantage of someone''s vulnerability!"


    "Do you like me?"


    "Fine, fine, I like you, happy now?" Ning Yushan had no choice but to say it.


    "That''s more like it."


    Only then did Ye Ling let go of Ning Yushan.


    Ning Yushan let out a sigh of relief, but still red with her gleaming starry eyes, snorting coldly, "Ye Ling, your coercion is pointless. What''s the use of just saying ''I like you''? Does that make you happy?"


    Just then, the door suddenly opened.


    Two figures walked in, a man and a woman, both middle-aged.


    The man was dressed in a simple shirt and jeans, while the woman was carrying a basket of vegetables, bearing some resemnce to Ning Yushan.


    The moment all four eyes met, there was no doubt that everyone was taken aback.


    Ning Yushan''s blouse was mostly undone at the moment.


    "Dad, Mom..."


    Gazing at the two people at the door, Ning Yushan''s eyes widened as she muttered, "How... how did you get here?"


    "Damn, forgot to lock the door!" Ye Ling muttered under his breath.


    As soon as he spoke, Ning Yushan immediately realized what was happening.


    "Ah!"


    She screamed, quickly got off Ye Ling, and started to frantically straighten out her blouse.


    "If your mother and I hadn''te, wouldn''t we have missed this scene?"


    The middle-aged man''s face darkened with anger, looking extremely upset.


    He was Ning Yushan''s father and the Director of the S Province Public Security Department, Ning Guoqiang.


    The middle-aged woman was Ning Yushan''s mother, Li Chunyu.


    Li Chunyu''s face was also flushed, thinking to herself: Has my daughter gone crazy? But even if she''s lost her mind, she shouldn''t be this forward, should she?


    But the most crucial point was, this foolish girl, doing such a thing and not even locking the door properly?


    Feeling awkward, Ye Ling stood up, "Ahem, hello, Uncle, hello, Auntie."


    "Hello nothing!"


    Ning Guoqiang red at Ye Ling, asking sternly, "Kid, do I look like I''m doing ''good'' to you?"


    "Everything looks good..." Ye Ling reflexively responded.


    Ning Guoqiang flew into a rage at that moment!


    This damn boy dared to be so disrespectful to his precious daughter?


    You''re done for!!!


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 Chapter 88: Chapter 88 Dad, I was wrong too...

    "Dad, Mom, you''ve got it all wrong; it''s not what you think..." Ning Yushan exined.


    Ning Guoqiang red at Ning Yushan and said, "You little brat, I''m giving you five seconds to put on a cotton-padded coat right now!!!"


    The voice was almost a roar, showing just how furious Ning Guoqiang was.


    "Oh."


    Ning Yushan hurriedly ran into her room and, momentster, actually came out wearing a down jacket.


    Clearly, Ning Guoqiang, her father, was very intimidating in her eyes.


    "Guoqiang, why are you so angry?"


    Li Chunyu quickly walked in front of Ning Yushan, put down the vegetable basket, and said, "Take it off quickly, wearing a down jacket in the middle of summer. What if you sweat and catch a cold?"


    "Wasteful woman, go stand over there!"


    Ning Guoqiang also walked over and shouted at Li Chunyu.


    Ye Ling''s face twitched violently, and heughed dryly, "Uncle, Auntie, since you''re already here, then... then I''ll leave now, goodbye."


    "Stay right where you are!"


    Seeing Ye Ling about to leave, Ning Guoqiang immediately shouted.


    Ye Ling''s heart skipped a beat, and he forced a smile, feeling incredibly awkward.


    But he could understand Ning Guoqiang''s feelings; after all, who wouldn''t misunderstand that scene?


    Moreover... it wasn''t really a misunderstanding, was it?


    If they hadn''te, who knows, today he might have really taken Ning Yushan''s virginity.


    "You little rascal, took advantage of my daughter and now you think you can just leave?" Ning Guoqiang said darkly.


    Ye Lingughed dryly, "Uncle, you really misunderstood, I... this..."


    "Go on?"


    Ning Guoqiang red at Ye Ling and said, "Can''t make up more lies, can you? Still talking about misunderstandings, do you think both your mother and I are fools? Took advantage and now trying to deny it? If we hadn''te today, who knows what you two might have ended up doing!"


    "Exactly, you could at least have closed the door..." Li Chunyu muttered as well.


    Ye Ling: "..."


    Ning Yushan: "..."


    "Close the door, my foot! I''m about to die of anger, you stand aside, don''t talk!"


    Ning Guoqiang was practically on the verge of exploding.


    Li Chunyu also realized she had said the wrong thing and couldn''t help but squeeze her eyes at Ning Yushan.


    "Is this a matter of closing doors? So, closing doors means you can bewless? As if your mother and I don''t exist, right?"


    Ning Guoqiang shouted, "Ning Yushan, I''ve educated you since you were a child. Our family has a schrly tradition, and you must act cautiously, keeping your reputation spotless. At your age, I don''t mind you having a boyfriend, but at the very least you should bring him home for your mother and me to see, shouldn''t you? But look at you! You haven''t even started a rtionship, and you''re about to give your body to someone else!"


    "The key point is, you really should have closed the door!"


    Li Chunyu: "..."


    Ning Yushan: "..."


    Ye Ling: "..."


    "What if it wasn''t your mother and me who came in but someone else? Wouldn''t you be exposed to everyone?"


    "Dad, it really isn''t what you think..."


    "Still arguing back!"


    Ning Guoqiang suddenly stood up, shouting, "Your mother and I aren''t blind! Kissed and touched, clothes half off, only thing left was getting into bed, right?"


    "Ning Guoqiang, spouting nonsense in front of the kids!" Li Chunyu scolded.


    Ning Guoqiang also realized he had said something wrong, but he didn''t care at all and said, "I''m so angry I could smoke, hurry up and fill a ss of water for me."


    "Oh."


    Ning Yushan immediately went to pour water, but Ye Ling said, "I''ll go, I''ll go."


    In a moment, Ye Ling poured a ss of hot water.


    "On such a scorching day, are you trying to boil me alive?"


    "I''ll go get you a cold one then."


    A momentter, the cold water arrived.


    "Do you even know how to serve water? Don''t you know that drinking cold water is bad for your health?"


    "Then I''ll go get you some cool boiled water."


    Soon, the cool boiled water was also served.


    "Not thirsty anymore!"


    Ye Ling: "..."


    He was genuinely helpless. How great it would be if Ning Guoqiang were as easy to serve as Liu Yuandong?


    Clearly, this was just to make things difficult for him!


    But Ye Ling didn''t feel any anger. He had made up his mind, he must win over Ning Yushan no matter what.


    When it came to winning over his future father-inw and mother-inw, it wasn''t just about enduring difficulties but even torture if need be!


    "I was actually thinking ofing over to cook a meal with your mom, as we haven''t seen you for so long, but look at you¡ªwhat on earth are you doing!"


    "Alright, alright, that''s enough talking. Yushan is our precious daughter, not one of your subordinates or followers. You just go on and on without end," interjected Li Chunyu.


    "Am I saying anything that''s not..."


    Ning Guoqiang wanted to continue, but when he saw Li Chunyu re at him, he immediately shut his mouth.


    Ye Ling watched, utterly amazed. The mighty Director of Public Security of Province S was actually henpecked!


    "Okay, I won''t dwell on your little embarrassing affairs, but I must make clear who dares to take advantage of my daughter Ning Guoqiang," he said.


    Ning Guoqiang looked at Ye Ling, obviously wanting to know Ye Ling''s background.


    Seeing this, Ye Ling promptly said, "My name is Ye Ling, I am 1.85 meters tall, weigh over 70 kilograms, unmarried, like to read books, and my favorite dishes are braised carp and sweet and sour ribs..."


    "Did I ask you all that?"


    Ning Guoqiang''s nose red with anger as he barked, "Where are you from, what do you do now!"


    "Oh, I''m from the Immortal Realm, a reincarnation of the Immortal Emperor, currently unemployed yet well-known."


    "Scoundrel!"


    Ning Guoqiang mmed the table and rose to his feet, shouting at Li Chunyu, "Go get me the kitchen knife, I''m going to chop this little bastard to death today!"


    Seeing her father like this, Ning Yushan not only didn''t feel angry but instead burst into giggles.


    She had never seen anyone get her father this angry before.


    "Uncle, I was just trying to crack a joke to lighten the mood," Ye Ling said helplessly.


    "Lighten your uncle''s mood!"


    Ning Guoqiang roared, "If I hadn''t left my gun at home today, I would blow you away with one shot, you bastard!"


    "Stop shouting already, what are you yelling for! As the Director, do you think you can just shoot at will?"


    Li Chunyu twisted Ning Guoqiang''s arm and scolded him, "If you want to ask, then ask properly. Look how scared you''ve made the kid."


    Ye Ling was taken aback, I was scared?


    Li Chunyu made a secret signal to Ning Yushan, then gave one to Ye Ling as well.


    They both instantly understood each other.


    "Dad, I was wrong¡­" Ning Yushan said in a low voice.


    "Dad, I was wrong too¡­" Ye Ling echoed after her.


    "Damn it!"


    Ning Guoqiang''s eyes were about to pop out as he stormed into the kitchen.


    Li Chunyu, slightly taken aback, asked, "What are you doing?"


    "Getting the knife!"

 Chapter 89: Chapter 89 Arranging the Formation

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    Clearly, Ning Guoqiang indeed wanted to chop Ye Ling to death with a kitchen knife, but he still had his wits about him.


    "My name is Ye Ling, and I am currently...unemployed."


    Ning Guoqiang was sitting on the sofa while Ye Ling stood in front of him.


    "Unemployed?"


    Ning Guoqiang frowned, "You dare to go after my daughter even as an unemployed drifter?"


    "And you."


    Ning Guoqiang then looked towards Ning Yushan, "From the year beforest until now, haven''t I introduced enough boyfriends to you? Whether they''re from wealthy families or military officers, all of them are talented young men. How could you just..."


    "Dad, although Ye Ling is unemployed, he has exceptional medical skills!" Ning Yushan defended.


    "Oh? Which institution did he graduate from?"


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    "I''ll kill you, you bastard!"


    Seeing her father getting hopping mad again, Ning Yushan quickly said to Ye Ling, "Can''t you just talk properly?"


    Ye Ling said innocently, "But I really did teach myself!"


    "I don''t care whether it''s self-taught or studied, in any case, if you don''t have any specialties, we can''t get past today''s issue!" Ning Guoqiang huffed.


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling''s eyes rolled, and he suddenly said, "Uncle, have you been having difficulty sleepingtely, and also sweating profusely at night, often feeling dizzy and unwilling to eat?"


    "Nonsense, in this sweltering heat, who doesn''t sweat? Who feels like eating?" Ning Guoqiang said.


    "No, no, no, that''s where you''re wrong."


    Ye Ling exined, "You have ssic anxiety symptoms, definitely caused by some worries."


    Ning Guoqiang was taken aback and couldn''t help but re at Ye Ling, asking, "So what''s bothering me?"


    "That I don''t know."


    Ye Ling spread his hands, then added, "I''m just showing you my medical skills, and moreover, I can prescribe you a remedy that, while alleviating your stress, can also effectively organize your thoughts and deal with the worries in your heart."


    "Don''t give me any of that nonsense here, trying to swindle and deceive. I, Ning Guoqiang, don''t buy it!"


    "If you don''t believe me, you can ask Yushan. I cured her menstrual disorder," Ye Ling said.


    "Really?!"


    Before Ning Guoqiang could speak, Li Chunyu''s eyes lit up.


    Ning Yushan''s menstrual disorder was particrly severe, and as her mother, she naturally knew about it.


    For this issue, Li Chunyu hadn''t spared any effort in seeking out various folk remedies, and she often apanied Ning Yushan to major hospitals.


    But no matter what they tried, it was never cured.


    "Yes, really."


    Ning Yushan exined, "Dad, Mom, actually, when you saw me disheveled just now, it wasn''t because we were doing...doing that sort of thing, but because Ye Ling was massaging me."


    "Massage? To me, it looked more like you were massaging him? Does a massage require you to ride on top of this guy and kiss and touch him?" Ning Guoqiang huffed.


    Ning Yushan suddenly fell silent.


    This kind of matter simply couldn''t be exined clearly.


    Not to mention the fact that they were indeed kissing and touching just a moment ago, even the treatment method of massaging the breasts for menstrual disorders would not be believed by Ning Guoqiang.


    But that was indeed the truth.


    "So your name is Ye Ling?"


    Ning Guoqiang nced at Ye Ling and said, "Let me tell you, my Yushan is notcking in admirers, and those who like her could line up all the way to Tiananmen Square. If you don''t have any particr skills, don''t even think about getting my approval!"


    "Uncle, what do you consider a skill?" Ye Ling asked.


    "Figure it out yourself."


    Ning Guoqiang waved his hand and said, "You can leave now."


    "Oh, goodbye uncle, goodbye aunty."


    Ye Ling couldn''t wait to leave quickly.


    "Wait!"


    Just as he reached the door, Ning Guoqiang''s voice came again.


    "Remember to prepare that prescription for me."


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    Ye Ling: "..."


    ...


    After Ye Ling left, Li Chunyu grasped Ning Yushan''s small hand, scolding, "Silly girl, how could you do such a thing?"


    "Mom, I really didn''t..."


    "I''ve already seen it, and you still deny it? Look how angry you''ve made your father."


    Li Chunyu tapped Ning Yushan''s head lightly, "But that being said, Ye Ling is quite handsome, and he''s tall too. But I just don''t know what he does for a living. If he''s an unemployed drifter, your dad and I won''t feel safe handing you over to him."


    Although Ning Guoqiang didn''t speak, he was all ears.


    What parent doesn''t care deeply about their own children?


    "I only know that he''s good at medicine and he can fight," said Ning Yushan.


    "Good at fighting? Can fighting put food on the table? How good is he at fighting?" Ning Guoqiang couldn''t help but snort.


    "One against forty or fifty should be no problem."


    Ning Guoqiang: "..."


    ...


    Leaving Ning Yushan''s home, Ye Ling''s phone suddenly started to ring.


    When he looked, it was from Lin Yuqing.


    It had been several days since he''dst been in touch with this young girl.


    "Are you finished with sses?" Ye Ling asked with a smile.


    Ye Ling and Liu Fei were university ssmates, whereas Lin Yuqing was two levels younger and currently in grad school.


    "Mhm."


    Lin Yuqing''s voice came from the other end of the phone, softly saying, "Ye Brother, if you have time, would you apany me shopping? I... I miss you."


    Ye Ling smiled slightly and said, "Sure, when?"


    "I''m free anytime, it just depends on when you''re avable," Lin Yuqing said.


    This young girl was definitely the most understanding woman Ye Ling knew.


    "Okay, I''ll call you when I''m free."


    "That''s great!"


    Lin Yuqing shouted happily, seemingly not expecting Ye Ling to agree.


    Indeed, previously Lin Yuqing had asked the former Ye Ling several times, but the former Ye Ling, that dumbass, had politely refused each time.


    After hanging up, Ye Ling checked the time; it was almost 10 p.m.


    Just being at Ning Yushan''s house, under the pressure of Ning Guoqiang, he had been harassed for several hours.


    Back in the vi, he saw that Liu Qiao''er had already fallen asleep.


    Ye Ling thought it over and took out a jade token, setting up two formations inside the vi: the Spirit Gathering Array and the Sensing Formation.


    As soon as someone entered the vi, Ye Ling would immediately be alerted.


    The Spirit Gathering Array, the moment it wasid out, showed a powerful absorbing force where the spiritual energy from within hundreds of miles was drawn into the array.


    Feeling it out a bit, it seemed to be about five times the previous spiritual energy.


    "Not bad," Ye Ling muttered to himself.


    After sorting all this out, it was eleven o''clock.


    In the morning, Ye Ling had made an arrangement with Wang Ningmei, the owner of the antique shop, to help her catch ghosts at midnight.


    It was true; from Wang Ningmei''splexion, Ye Ling could tell that there must be a fierce ghost tormenting her to have caused such a situation.


    Moreover, there was a savage and gloomy aura around Wang Ningmei that Ye Ling could feel.


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 Chapter 90: Chapter 90

    Around 11:30 pm, Ye Ling drove to the antique shop.


    All the surrounding antique shops had already closed, but only Wang Ningmei''s ce was still brightly lit; it seemed she was waiting for Ye Ling.


    As soon as Ye Ling got out of the car, he felt a strange and eerie wind blow his way.


    In this intense heat, there shouldn''t have been any wind, and even if there was, it would''ve been a hot breeze.


    Yet, when this peculiar wind brushed against Ye Ling, it gave him a chilling sensation.


    Others asionally passed by, and when hit by this odd wind, they too shrank back.


    "Ghosts and goblins, dare you be so presumptuous in front of the Immortal Emperor?"


    Ye Ling sneered and walked into the antique shop.


    In the lobby on the first floor, Wang Ningmei was sitting in a chair with aptop in front of her.


    She appeared calm, but in fact, she was extremely nervous.


    The entire lobby wasn''t air-conditioned, yet the temperature was very low, and often at such times, Wang Ningmei would hear strange noises.


    "Ye Ling, you''re finally here!"


    As soon as Wang Ningmei saw Ye Linge in, a look of joy immediately spread across her charming face, and she hurried over.


    "Scared?" Ye Ling smiled.


    Wang Ningmei nodded slightly, her pretty face somewhat pale.


    "Don''t be afraid, I''m here."


    Ye Ling nonchntly took Wang Ningmei into his arms.


    Wang Ningmei was startled and immediately tried to dodge.


    But the moment Ye Ling embraced her, the chilling feeling all over her body suddenly vanished.


    Although Wang Ningmei didn''t know this was the effect of Ye Ling''s True Qi, being worldly wise and experienced, she naturally realized it was deliberate on Ye Ling''s part.


    Thinking this, Wang Ningmei didn''t struggle, and she followed Ye Ling to the third floor.


    The third floor was Wang Ningmei''s bedroom.


    The bedroom lookedvishly decorated, making it obvious that Wang Ningmei was a wealthydy.


    All around the bedroom, wallmps were hung, but when Ye Ling and Wang Ningmei entered the bedroom, these wallmps suddenly began to flicker.


    "I always thought it was a wiring issue and didn''t pay attention to it," said Wang Ningmei.


    "Clearly, it''s not a problem with the wiring, something else is causing mischief," Ye Ling sneered.


    Just then, Wang Ningmei''s phone suddenly rang, giving her a start.


    "Brother, have you arrived?"


    Wang Ningmei answered the call and said, "Yes, I''m on the third floor, juste straight up."


    "More people areing?" Ye Ling frowned.


    Wang Ningmei nodded and said, "It''s my brother; he knows a few feng shui masters, and after hearing about the situation here, he wanted to bring them over to have a look."


    "Not earlier, notter, but they choose toe now?"


    Ye Ling smiled faintly, "I suppose you called them here, didn''t you?"


    Without showing any panic, Wang Ningmei simply nodded and replied, "Yes."


    "Quite straightforward."


    Ye Ling curled his lip, "However, you will definitely be my woman, because only I can save you."


    Wang Ningmei''s brows furrowed as she nced at Ye Ling, but said nothing.


    At that moment, three people came up from the second floor.


    The man at the forefront appeared to be about thirty-four or five years old, taller than Ye Ling, surely standing at 1.9 meters, and his face bore a slight resemnce to Wang Ningmei, making him appear quite handsome.


    However, he had a burly physique, muscles throughout his body, and exuded a stern aura.


    Behind this man followed two emaciated old men with a calm demeanor and the air of sages about them.


    "Brother."


    Wang Ningmei nodded at the man and introduced him to Ye Ling, "This is my brother, Wang Haichen."


    "Hello."


    Ye Ling smiled and nodded.


    Wang Haichen said, "These two are geomancy masters, Elder Huang and Elder Ling."


    Ye Ling took a nce at the two elderly men andughed, "I''m afraid they''re not geomancy masters, but True Cultivators, right?"


    "How did you know?!"


    Wang Haichen and the two old men all changed their expressions.


    "Merely at the Houtian Early Stage, with your power, you won''t be able to exorcise this fierce ghost," Ye Ling said indifferently.


    The old men''s faces changed again, immediately realizing that Ye Ling wasn''t as simple as he seemed.


    "Fellow Cultivator has a higher Cultivation than us two old men. Let me introduce myself, Huang Xian, affiliated with the Yin Yang Pavilion."


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    Wang Haichen had originally thought Ye Ling was just a chatan, but now he straightened his face and said solemnly, "Wang Haichen, scout of the Special Forces Venom Sting Team."


    Seeing the three men react this way, Wang Ningmei couldn''t help but regard Ye Ling more highly.


    Wang Ningmei had witnessed Wang Haichen''s power herself and didn''t expect him to be so respectful towards Ye Ling.


    It seems that the man who drove a Chery car was no simple character!


    "What have the two of you sensed?" Ye Ling asked Huang Xian and Ling Lan with a smile.


    Huang Xian replied, "This ce is extremely deficient in yang energy, cold and gloomy, enveloped by resentment, clearly haunted by vengeful spirits."


    Ye Ling nodded and turned to Wang Ningmei, saying, "Tell me, how did your husband die?"


    Wang Ningmei''splexion changed, "Of course, he died in a car ident!"


    Ye Ling smiled coldly, "Stop lying, you can''t deceive me."


    "This fierce ghost is clearly targeting you, and you harbor significant resentment that has not dissipated, which clearly indicates the corpse is still inside this house."


    "I said I would help you, and I will. As for the rest, I don''t want to be involved."


    Wang Ningmei''s face showed a hint of despair as she spoke softly, "Since you want to know, then I''ll tell you, that bastard was killed by me!"


    At this point, a chilling look suddenly crossed Wang Ningmei''s face.


    "Since it was you who killed him, you should have destroyed the body instead of leaving it here," Ye Ling remarked.


    Without asking anything else, Ye Ling continued, "Now, even if you destroy the body, you can''t just make the fierce ghost disappear, and furthermore..."


    ncing at Wang Ningmei''s stomach, Ye Ling said, "You''re already carrying his child."


    "What?! That''s impossible!" Wang Ningmei''s face instantly turned pale.


    "Fellow Ye is right, there is indeed an entity in your stomach, and it carries an intense resentment, resembling a child," Huang Xian also stated.


    "What do I do?"


    Wang Ningmei looked towards Ye Ling, seeking help.


    For an ordinary person, this situation was simply too inconceivable.


    "I''ve said only I can save you, and that''s also why I told you to prepare the contraceptive medicine," Ye Ling said lightly.

 Chapter 91 Kill the Demon

    "How can this be saved?"


    Wang Haichen looked at Ye Ling and asked with a frown.


    He felt it somewhat far-fetched; could a person really be pregnant with a ghost child? Could ghosts and humans even do that kind of thing?


    As if seeing through Wang Haichen''s thoughts, Ye Ling said, "Clearly, this fierce ghost bears a grudge against Wang Ningmei. Although people and ghosts cannot share a bed, the ghost has imnted a ghost fetus in Wang Ningmei''s womb. If this ghost child is born, Wang Ningmei''s soul will be taken away by the fierce ghost along with the child."


    Wang Ningmei''s face paled, her eyes widened, and she stumbled a few steps back weakly.


    "But don''t worry, I can save you."


    Ye Ling offered a slight smile and said, "It just depends on whether you''re willing to let me save you."


    "How can you save me?" Wang Ningmei asked.


    "Sleep with me."


    "What?!"


    Wang Ningmei was stunned.


    In that moment, Wang Ningmei even thought that Ye Ling had made up everything just as an excuse to sleep with her.


    But before Wang Ningmei could harbor any doubts, Huang Xian said, "What Ye Daoyou said is correct. This ghost fetus cannot be dealt with using hospital equipment. You must mate with a man possessing Pure Yang Qi to flush out the ghost fetus."


    "You call that mating?"


    Ye Ling cast a nce at Huang Xian and said displeasedly, "My dear sir, isn''t ''the joy of fish and water'' a better term? But I agree with you because I do possess Pure Yang Qi."


    The Nine Nether Emperor Technique that was cultivated naturally consisted of Pure Yang Qi, which would transform into Pure Yang True Essence at the Foundation Establishment Stage.


    Wang Haichen''s brows were tightly knitted as he looked back and forth between Ye Ling and Huang Xian, also finding it a bit unbelievable.


    If he hadn''t known Huang Xian already, Wang Haichen would''ve even suspected that they were in cahoots.


    "This ghost fetus has three more months before it can be born. During this time, your body won''t show any changes. It''s up to you to decide what to do."


    Ye Ling shrugged his shoulders and added, "Today, my main goal was to exterminate that fierce ghost."


    Wang Ningmei pursed her lips; her cheeks flushed slightly amidst the paleness.


    She sneaked a nce at Ye Ling and thought to herself: Is everything he said really true?


    To ordinary people, such matters are hard to understand, especially for those who don''t believe in superstitious beliefs.


    However, for Ye Ling, who was once the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor, such things were hardly worth mentioning; he had seen countless fierce ghosts during his visits to hell.


    "Let''s wait. The lingering enmity is growing stronger. The time between midnight and 2 a.m. is when the Yin energy is at its densest in the world," Ling Lan said.


    Ye Ling nced at Wang Ningmei and spoke, "I know you may not believe what I''ve just told you, but once the fierce ghost truly appearster, I can open your Heavenly Eye so that you''ll believe what I''ve said."


    Upon hearing this, both Wang Ningmei and Wang Haichen nodded their heads.


    The group chatted sporadically in the bedroom as time slowly passed, reaching 1 a.m.


    Just then, a sudden gust of cold wind blew through, causing Wang Haihua and Wang Ningmei to shiver as if surrounded by blocks of ice.


    There shouldn''t be any wind in the bedroom, so where could this wind being from?


    "It''s here," Ye Ling suddenly said.


    Huang Xian and Ling Lan''s expressions also turned serious as they quietly circted their True Qi.


    Ye Ling''s figure shed, infusing True Qi into his hands and gently wiping in front of Wang Ningmei and Wang Haichen''s eyes.


    "I''ve now opened your Heavenly Eye, and when that fierce ghost appearster, you''ll be able to see it," Ye Ling pointed at Wang Ningmei''s belly and continued, "Now, you can take a look at the ghost fetus, too."


    Wang Haichen quickly looked down, his eyes seemingly possessing an X-ray vision, instantly revealing the tiny figure within Wang Ningmei''s belly.


    It was clearly a baby, but its body was greenish and its eyes open.


    As Wang Haichen looked, the infant actually turned its head and bared its teeth at him.


    A cold sweat broke out on Wang Haichen''s back, and he felt his scalp tingle.


    As a top-tier special forces soldier, he had taken countless lives, but he had never seen such a spectral scene.


    Wang Ningmei naturally saw it too, her charming face bing even paler, with tears flowing from her eyes.


    "Don''t worry, this ghost baby won''t affect you for now."


    Ye Ling looked at the baby and said with a sneer.


    Just at that moment, a ck figure suddenly appeared at the bedroom door.


    This figure was dressed in white clothes, covered in fresh blood, and the most horrifying thing was that his head was actually being held in his hand!


    "Ah!"


    Wang Ningmei screamed in fright, falling onto the bed with a thud.


    Wang Haichen''s eyes widened, and he was about to draw his gun.


    "Is a gun going to be any use against an evil ghost?" Ye Ling said indifferently.


    Wang Haichen stopped what he was doing, drawing his gun was just instinctive.


    At this moment, both Wang Haichen and Wang Ningmei fully believed in Ye Ling.


    "Since you''re already dead, why not report to the Yin Realm instead of causing trouble in the Yang Realm?" Ye Ling huffed.


    The head actually grinned, revealing a mouthful of bloodstained, ghastly white teeth.


    "I''ll give you a chance, leave the Yang Realm now, and you still have a shot at reincarnation. Otherwise, I''ll have to disperse your soul."


    "It''s all her fault! She must die!!!"


    The evil ghost suddenly let out a shrill scream. The already terrifying white face became even more distorted and ferocious.


    Wang Ningmei''s heart raced, her ample chest heaving as if she was about to suffocate.


    "Take him down!"


    Huang Xian and Ling Lan exchanged nces, nodded slightly, and sent their True Qi towards the evil ghost.


    "Bang!"


    The evil ghost was hit by the True Qi, but did not immediately dissipate. Instead, itughed eerily and walked towards Wang Ningmei.


    "Don''te over, don''te over¡­"


    Wang Ningmei muttered as she continuously backed away on the bed, her face turning from pale to a slight blue from fear.


    "This evil ghost''s resentment is too heavy, the two of us can''t handle it. Please, Daoist Ye, lend us your strength!" Huang Xian said to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling had already realized that with their Houtian Early Stage True Qi, they were indeed no match for this evil ghost.


    By this time, the evil ghost had already reached Wang Ningmei.


    Just as he was about to grab Wang Ningmei, Ye Ling''s figure stood in front of her.


    "You had your chance and you didn''t take it, you''re really courting death."


    Ye Ling huffed and operated his Pure Yang Qi, pping it onto the body of the evil ghost.


    The evil ghost let out a dreadful scream and immediately ran towards the outside of the bedroom.


    "Still trying to run?"


    Ye Ling took out a fire attribute attack talisman from his pocket, gave it a light p, and the talisman directly stuck to the back of the evil ghost.


    "Boom!"


    A muffled explosion urred, and the figure of the evil ghost actually burst open.


    Dissolved into nothingness, vanished from sight.


    "Done!"


    Ye Ling pped his hands together, turned around, and showed a big, bright smile to Wang Ningmei.


    "Wuu wuu~"


    At this moment, Wang Ningmei felt that Ye Ling was incredibly good-looking.


    She threw herself into Ye Ling''s arms and sobbed uncontrobly.

 Chapter 92: Chapter 92 Spare Me

    "Alright, stop crying."


    Ye Ling gently patted Wang Ningmei''s back, clearly feeling the softness of her.


    "Mature women are really different."


    Ye Ling sighed inwardly.


    But at the moment, Wang Ningmei had no idea what Ye Ling was thinking; the ferocity of the ghost just now had really scared her.


    Wang Ningmei was a woman who had weathered many storms, to put it more harshly, a woman who had killed people.


    Such a woman usually had a very steady mindset and was quite cunning, with very few things that could scare her like this.


    Just think about it, not to mention Wang Ningmei, even Wang Haichen, a special forces soldier, was scared stiff just now.


    "Ye Ling, I really can''t thank you enough."


    Wang Haichen came over, his face somewhat pale.


    "If I hadn''t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn''t have believed in ghosts and gods."


    "Isn''t there a saying, ''no smoke without fire''?"


    Ye Lingughed, "There are many things in this world that science can''t exin. Not to mention ghosts, let''s talk about cultivation. You''re a special forces soldier, you know the limits of the human body. If you hadn''t seen a True Cultivator, you wouldn''t believe they existed, right?"


    "Yes, indeed."


    Wang Haichen nodded in agreement.


    "Ye Ling, you saved my sister. I, Wang Haichen, will remember this favor. If there''s anything you need in the future, just give me a call. I''ll help with anything I can!"


    "That would be great."


    Ye Ling smiled faintly. Although he was a True Cultivator, he hadn''t reached the point where he could roam the Earth unhindered. Some things still required the intervention of those in power.


    "Well, since things are over, we should be going back too."


    Ling Lan approached Ye Ling and said, "Fellow Daoist Ye, this is our business card. If you need anything, just give us a call, we''ll be at your beck and call."


    "Okay."


    Ye Ling took the business card and also shared his phone number with the three of them.


    "Big guy, you still n to just stand here?"


    Seeing that Wang Haichen showed no sign of leaving, Ling Lan couldn''t help but re at him.


    They knew that to abort the ghost fetus in Wang Ningmei''s belly, a certain deed had to be done. Could they possibly stay and help with that?


    "Oh, sorry, sorry."


    Wang Haichen chuckled sheepishly, scratching his head, and walked away with Ling Lan and Huang Xian.


    After the three had left, Ye Ling said helplessly, "Ning Mei, is my embrace warm enough?"


    Wang Ningmei''s delicate body shivered, and she quickly stepped back, her cheeks flushed with crimson.


    "You''re really beautiful," Ye Ling couldn''t help but say.


    "Men always know what to say."


    Wang Ningmei gave Ye Ling a look before saying seriously, "But really, thank you for today. I didn''t believe it before."


    "That ghost was your former husband, wasn''t it?" Ye Ling said.


    Wang Ningmei nodded gently, a trace of pain on her face.


    "You must think I''m not a good woman, right? Attractive, tempting, and I''ve even killed people."


    Ye Ling didn''t speak, just quietly looked at Wang Ningmei.


    "If I could, I really just want to be an ordinary woman with a in appearance, not needing to be very rich, just having a man who treats me well and living a peaceful life would be enough."


    "Sometimes when I see those girls on the street, I really envy them. They may not be as wealthy as me, but they are much happier."


    "If possible, I really didn''t want to kill him, I really didn''t..."


    Wang Ningmei''s delicate body trembled, as she wanted to say more, but Ye Ling pulled her into his embrace.


    "What''s past is past, no need to think about it anymore."


    Upon hearing this, Wang Ningmei''s tears suddenly surged, and she cried loudly in Ye Ling''s arms.


    In fact, how could Ye Ling, with his insight, not tell whether Wang Ningmei was telling the truth or not?


    Ye Ling always felt that people were naturally good from the moment they were born. The reason some turned bad was either due to pampering or out of desperate circumstances.


    Wang Ningmei, obviously, belonged to thetter.


    After crying for a while, Wang Ningmei suddenly broke free from Ye Ling''s embrace, closed the door of the room, and then started to take off her clothes.


    "What are you doing?" Ye Ling frowned.


    "I am not a woman who hesitates. You said you could cleanse the evil spirit from my womb, and I believe you."


    As Wang Ningmei spoke, she had already taken off her light yellow T-shirt.


    Instantly, her fair shoulders were exposed in front of Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling was silent for a moment, then suddenly rushed forward, picked up Wang Ningmei, and gently ced her on the bed.


    Although Wang Ningmei was decisive, she was trembling all over at this moment, her cheeks as red as apples.


    "I''ll help you," Ye Ling said.


    Wang Ningmei bit her lower lip tightly and nodded lightly.


    ..............................


    ..............................


    The next day at eight in the morning, Wang Ningmei opened her eyes to find Ye Ling gazing at her.


    Wang Ningmei was startled and quickly grabbed the quilt to cover herself.


    In reality, at first, Wang Ningmei just wanted Ye Ling to help her expel the evil spirit in her womb, but as Ye Ling proceeded, this purpose was soon forgotten.


    What was on Wang Ningmei''s mind at that moment was to enjoy the pleasures of intimacy to the fullest.


    "Everything that needed to be done has been done; what''s there to be shy about?"


    "Ning Mei, you''re really nice," Ye Ling said softly in her ear.


    "You''ve only known me for one day, how can you say I''m nice?" Wang Ningmei hummed coquettishly.


    "I don''t know if you''re a good person, but your body is really great," Ye Ling replied.


    Wang Ningmei instantly scolded: "You''re terrible!"


    "Haha..."


    Ye Lingughed, then looking at the red plum blossom on the bedsheet, he added, "But I really didn''t expect that it was your first time."


    "Knowing it was my first time, yet you were so wild, did you really want to take my life?"


    Wang Ningmei turned to stare at Ye Ling, her seductive eyes like silk.


    She had let go now, just as Ye Ling said, everything that had to be done was done¡ªwhat was there to be shy about?


    "How could I? I apologize, isn''t that enough..."


    "How is that enough? You are my dear brother, a very, very dear brother, haha!"


    Wang Ningmei emphasized the words "very, very," clearly implying something more in her tone.


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 Chapter 93 Return to Hometown

    After leaving Wang Ningmei''s ce, Ye Ling drove back to the vi.


    Liu Qiao''er seemed to have gone to work already; there was a big bowl of noodle trash in the garbage can. Ye Ling couldn''t help butugh when he saw it, saying to himself, "This girl, she never forgets to eat, no matter the time."


    There was also a note on the table, which read: "Gone for the night, don''t touch me for three days!"


    The corner of Ye Ling''s mouth twitched. This little girl seemed dull, but she was quite sensitive!


    After thinking for a while, Ye Ling made a phone call to Liu Qiao''er.


    "Wife, I..."


    "Don''t call me wife!"


    "..."


    Liu Qiao''er snorted softly, "Whose bed did you sleep inst night? You didn''te back all night, and I was almost stolen away by a thief, yet you still have the nerve to call me."


    "Something came upst night," Ye Ling exined helplessly.


    "If you have something to say, say it quickly. I still have to go to work," said Liu Qiao''er.


    "It''s like this, I''m nning to go back to my hometown for a visit, and I don''t know how many days it will be. Just wanted to let you know."


    "Going home?"


    Liu Qiao''er agreed with a sound, then added, "Do you need me toe with you?"


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    "No need," Ye Ling replied.


    "Oh..."


    "Ha-ha, don''t be disappointed. You''ll meet your mother-inw eventually. No rush," he teased.


    "Annoying, hanging up now!"


    Looking at the phone that was buzzing with a dial tone, Ye Ling murmured, "She obviously wants to meet her mother-inw but is too shy to admit it!"


    After a quick packing, Ye Ling got in his car and headed for his hometown.


    Fenghua Town, Lanshan Vige, was roughly a four-hour drive from Donghai City.


    But Ye Ling drove fast, and it took him less than three hours to get there.


    Despite Donghai City''s bustling development, Lanshan Vige was just a small mountain gorge. It was very difficult to drive a Chery there; the road was extremely bumpy. Thankfully, two protective posts under the chassis saved the vehicle floor from damage.


    Generally speaking, a route like this really required an SUV.


    Rtively speaking, Lanshan Vige was not even as developed as the vige where Liu Qiao''er''s family lived since her ce could be considered a future port area with potential for growth.


    Lanshan Vige was surrounded by mountains on all sides, with just one muddy path leading to the vige.


    What surprised Ye Ling was the number of luxury cars he saw upon entering Lanshan Vige. There were BMW X6s, Range Rovers, Mercedes GL550s, and others.


    All were SUVs; there were very few sedans.


    Beyond these vehicles, there were also numerous figures milling around, seemingly surveying something.


    "By the looks of it, is development starting?"


    Ye Ling''s eyes lit up as he said to himself, "This is great, that kid Li Dazhu is about to strike it rich."


    He parked the car at the entrance of the vige, as the roads inside were simply too narrow for the car to pass through.


    Many of the vigers were outside, watching the surveyors, and naturally, they noticed Ye Ling too.


    "Auntie Li, Auntie Wang, Uncle Liu..."


    Ye Ling smiled and nodded to them while the vigers praised him. After all, being able to drive back to such a small mountain vige was certainly a matter of pride.


    Even though the car was quite average...


    "Lingzi!"


    Just then, a robust voice called out.


    Ye Ling looked up and saw a young man, about his height but much more robust, running towards him with excitement all over his face.


    It was indeed Li Dazhu.


    Li Dazhu was a simple and honest man, which was apparent from his name; however, he possessed a strong sense of business acumen, at least more so than his predecessor, Ye Ling.


    After jogging over, Li Dazhu gave Ye Ling a vigorous bear hug,ughing heartily, "You little rascal, you''ve even driven a car back, impressive!"


    "Don''t beat around the bush, the vige is being developed, isn''t it?" Ye Ling rolled his eyes and said with a smile.


    "It seems so," Li Dazhuughed. "They are talking about setting up some medicinal herb base. It''s been many days, and still, we have no idea if it can be pulled off."


    "Looking at it this way, it should be almost a sure thing, and when that happens, you''re going to strike it rich."


    Ye Ling blinked and then said, "Honestly, how muchnd does your greenhouse cover? With the current policies, industrialnd must be at least 50,000 yuan per acre. On my way here, I could see your greenhouse. You must have easily a hundred and eighty acres, right?"


    "Not much, about 500 acres or so."


    Li Dazhu shook his head, sighing.


    "500 acres should be worth tens of millions, what are you sighing about?" Ye Ling asked, puzzled.


    "You don''t understand. Although I have around 500 acres, a hundred of which I rent, and the rest I bought outright. But when those people heard about the development here, they immediately started making trouble to take theirnds back. People really get greedy when they see money. Before the development, they all begged me to buy theirnd!" Li Dazhu said, somewhat angrily.


    "This kind of thing is happening?"


    Ye Ling raised an eyebrow and said with a sneer, "There should have been contracts when you bought thend, right? Just don''t give it back."


    "Damn, easier said than done. Those contracts are all pressed down in the vigemittee. The vigemittee is involved in this, too. That bastard Li Kun, I have no idea how much he has embezzled from me, and he''s still not satisfied. He outright told me to give half of the money to the vigemittee, or else he won''t give me those contracts," Li Dazhu said.


    "Oh?"


    Ye Ling furrowed his brows and then smiled, "No worries, let''s talk about it after we go home. I haven''t seen my mom yet."


    "Right."


    Li Dazhu hurriedly said, "You should hurry back and see your aunt. Zhao Qiang tried to hit her against night, but fortunately, I stopped him."


    Ye Ling''s face immediately turned cold, and he rushed towards his home.


    Ye Ling''s house, to be precise, was Zhao Qiang''s house, situated at the easternmost edge of Lanshan Vige, very easy to find.


    Over the years, due to Zhao Qiang''s gambling addiction, the family not only amassed a significant amount of debt but also had nearly all of their possessions moved out.


    Ye Ling knocked on the door, and a somewhat hoarse voice of a woman came from inside the yard.


    "Who is it?"


    "Mom, it''s me, Ye Ling." Ye Ling clenched his fist.


    The door immediately opened, and a middle-aged woman with slightly graying hair and a face full of wrinkles stood there.


    It was Wang Shufen, the mother of the former Ye Ling.


    "Mom..." Ye Ling said softly.


    "Ye Ling, you''re back."


    Wang Shufen smiled, but the smile seemed somewhat forced.


    "Get out!"


    Just then, a middle-aged man burst out, reeking of alcohol¡ªZhao Qiang.


    Pointing at Ye Ling, Zhao Qiang shouted, "You''re not even my son. What are you doing in my house? Get lost!"


    Wang Shufen''s face changed, and she was about to say something when she heard Ye Ling scoff, "You don''t need to kick me out. I''ll leave on my own. However..."


    "However, what?" Zhao Qiang slurred.


    "However, there are some ounts that I think should be settled with you."


    Ye Ling walked directly up to Zhao Qiang, locking eyes with him, and said with a cold face, "I heard you often hit my mom, is that true?"

 Chapter 94 Go Ahead and Call the Police

    Zhao Qiang''s eyes were bleary with intoxication at this moment; he was practically unconscious and did not feel the chill emanating from Ye Ling.


    He still thought that Ye Ling was the same old Ye Ling!


    "Where did I hit her? Which eye of yours saw me hitting her? Without evidence, don''t fucking spout nonsense here, be careful or I''ll sue you for defamation!" Zhao Qiang cursed.


    Ye Ling pulled Wang Shufen''s hand over and rolled up her sleeve, revealing a swath of bruises.


    Although she was not his biological mother, even Ye Ling felt a twinge of pain at the sight of her swollen face.


    "Open your dog eyes wide and look, is this not your doing?" Ye Ling said coldly.


    "Lingzi, forget it¡­"


    Wang Shufen, unaware of the change that had urred in Ye Ling, pulled at him, "Mom''s fine, you don''t have to worry about me. He doesn''t recognize anyone after drinking; just don''t let him hurt you."


    "Shut your damn mouth!"


    Zhao Qiang cursed, "You whore, always idling at home, not earning a cent. Did I marry you just to let you eat and drink for free? And you, this son of mine, what are you good for! I thought he might earn some respect for me, but it turns out that after messing around for so many years, he''s still worthless!"


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    "Zhao Qiang, you can curse me, but you can''t curse my son, don''t go too far!" Wang Shufen said angrily.


    "Fuck, you dare talk back?"


    Zhao Qiang red, his palm immediately swiping towards Wang Shufen.


    Wang Shufen did not dodge but instead stood in front of Ye Ling, clearly fearing that Ye Ling would get hurt by Zhao Qiang.


    Li Dazhu stepped forward and grabbed Zhao Qiang''s hand, saying angrily, "Zhao Qiang, haven''t you beaten Auntie enough over the years? Now you want to hit her in front of Ye Ling?"


    "You brat, get out of my way!"


    Zhao Qiang broke free from Li Dazhu''s grasp, saying, "Who do you think you are? What gives you the right to meddle in my household affairs? Don''t think I won''t beat you because you''re younger!"


    "You!"


    Li Dazhu was angry, but Zhao Qiang was right, this was someone else''s family matter. He could stop him, but it wasn''t right for him to hit Zhao Qiang.


    "Bang!"


    Just then, a size 44 foot came out of nowhere, like a st of wind, mming hard into Zhao Qiang''s face.


    Let alone that Zhao Qiang was still drunk, even if he was sober, he couldn''t have avoided that blow.


    He crashed to the ground with a thud, blood spurting from his nose, and two of his front teeth were knocked out.


    Wang Shufen and Li Dazhu were both stunned, not expecting Ye Ling to act so quickly.


    Li Dazhu, although feeling vindicated, still said, "Lingzi, this guy has some rtive in the police station, the managerial kind. He''s beaten Auntie before and I''ve reported it, but the police came and did nothing, just made a token record and left. Now that you''ve knocked out two of his front teeth, could it be¡­"


    "It''s nothing."


    Ye Ling red coldly at Li Dazhu, "Even if the Heavenly King himself came today, I would still have to kill this bastard!"


    With these words, Ye Ling stepped forward and kicked Zhao Qiang''s chest again.


    This kick was merciless; despite Zhao Qiang''s weight of over a hundred and seventy or eighty pounds, he was kicked seven or eight meters away by Ye Ling.


    However, although Ye Ling said so, he still hadn''t gone for the kill.


    Of course, even if he couldn''t kill Zhao Qiang right now, there were countless ways Ye Ling could deal with him.


    "Pfft!"


    Zhao Qiang spat out another mouthful of fresh blood.


    Although this kick was heavy, it was still not enough to cause him any serious injury.


    "Little bastard, you dare hit me?!"


    Zhao Qiang had also reacted by now, his left hand clutching his chest, right hand pointing at Ye Ling and cursing, "Are you not afraid of being struck by lightning? How did I end up raising such an ungrateful wretch like you? Eating my food, drinking my water, and now you even darey hands on me? If I don''t kill you today, I won''t carry the Zhao surname!"


    "You''d better take that finger of yours back right now," Ye Ling said coldly.


    "I just don''t want to!" Zhao Qiang roared.


    "Fine."


    With a cold chuckle, Ye Ling''s figure shed like a ghost, appearing directly in front of Zhao Qiang.


    This scene left Li Dazhu and Wang Shufenpletely stunned!


    The distance between Ye Ling and Zhao Qiang was at least ten meters, but Ye Ling had instantly appeared in front of Zhao Qiang. What kind of speed was this?


    Or rather...


    Was this even human?!


    "This guy..."


    Li Dazhu''s mouth hung open as he murmured, "Just now, he kicked Zhao Qiang seven or eight meters away, and now he''s instantly in front of him. Could it be that he''s been practicing martial arts over these years? That can''t be right, even if he has, it couldn''t be fast enough to do this, could it?"


    Li Dazhu felt that the change in Ye Ling was too great, so much so that he couldn''t believe it himself.


    Wang Shufen shared the same thoughts as Li Dazhu. After all, the Ye Ling of the past was somewhat timid, even weak. In such situations before, he would never have resorted to violence so readily.


    But the Ye Ling of now, not only had he fought back, but... he was also incredibly strong, wasn''t he?


    "Crack!"


    Just then, a crisp sound suddenly rang out.


    Following that, Zhao Qiang''s agonizing screams could be heard.


    "Ahh!!!"


    Ye Ling was seen holding Zhao Qiang''s finger, which was clearly now broken.


    Zhao Qiang was fully awake now, with cold sweat streaming down his forehead and his body trembling, as he screamed incessantly.


    "You didn''t want to do it, right? No worries, I can help you break all ten of your fingers, even all ten of your toes!" said Ye Ling.


    "Fuck your mother!!!" Zhao Qiang staggered back a few steps, and just as he finished yelling, he saw Ye Ling''srge hand, like a fan, p him, spinning him around.


    "Old bastard, it''s true that my mom and I came to live with youter, but I, Ye Ling, haven''t spent a dime of your money, haven''t eaten a meal of your food, haven''t drunk a drop of your water. You say my mom doesn''t earn money and idles at home? Then who do you think has been paying off the gambling debts you''ve racked up over the years?"


    "You''re not grateful at all, instead, after drinking, you turn to abuse my mom. Do you really think you''re the king of heaven, above thew?"


    "Ye Ling, you will regret this!" Zhao Qiang said through gritted teeth.


    "Regret?"


    Ye Ling smiled coldly and walked up to him.


    Zhao Qiang was indeed frightened, even though he didn''t show it. Seeing Ye Ling approach again, he thought he was about to be hit once more, so he instinctively shrank his neck and stepped back.


    "You know how to be afraid?"


    Ye Ling looked at him with disdain and mockery, rummaged through Zhao Qiang''s pockets, and finally pulled out a cellphone.


    "Don''t you have connections with the police station? Is that why you''re so sure that I''ll regret this, right?"


    Ye Ling ced the cellphone in Zhao Qiang''s hand and said indifferently, "Alright, I''ll give you a chance. Go ahead, call the police."

 Chapter 95 : 95: Police? What Use Are They!

    Seeing this, Zhao Qiang couldn''t help but pause for a moment.


    He was somewhat undecided, unsure of what Ye Ling was thinking.


    "Could it be that this little bastard has made a name for himself in the past years outside, to the point where he''s not even afraid of the police?" Zhao Qiang thought secretly to himself.


    However, think as he might, at this moment Zhao Qiang didn''t have any solution.


    Grinding his teeth, Zhao Qiang made a phone call to his cousin.


    Soon, Zhao Qiang hung up the phone and sneered at Ye Ling, "Just wait, I will definitely deal with you harshly today!"


    "Then I''ll have to deal with you properly before you deal with me," Ye Ling replied.


    Ye Ling grinned, showing a mouthful of white teeth, then pped Zhao Qiang''s face again.


    Zhao Qiang certainly hadn''t expected that Ye Ling would dare to hit him, even with the police on their way.


    But before he could say anything, Ye Ling''s ps rained down on Zhao Qiang''s face like raindrops, making a ''pap pap pap'' sound without pause.


    Zhao Qiang simply had no time or opportunity to react, with his face pped into a pig''s head, but Ye Ling still didn''t stop.


    This way of beating someone was a bit much even for Li Dazhu and Wang Shufen to watch.


    Li Dazhu didn''t intervene, but Wang Shufen couldn''t help herself.


    "Lingzi!"


    Wang Shufen stopped Ye Ling, anxiously saying, "If you keep hitting him like this, you might kill him."


    "Mom, it''s fine, I know my own strength," Ye Ling replied with a smile to Wang Shufen, then continued to rain punches and kicks on Zhao Qiang.


    By now, Zhao Qiang was thoroughly convinced, lying on the ground, rolling and screaming in pain, but this did not evoke any sympathy from Ye Ling.


    The wicked bring it upon themselves.


    For people like Zhao Qiang, you can''t afford to be kind, otherwise, they will only get worse, as they have before.


    Wang Shufen tried to stop Ye Ling again, but Li Dazhu said, "Auntie, have you forgotten when this bastard hit you? Even if Ye Ling kills him today, he would only have himself to me!"


    "But... if he really dies, how am I supposed to live after that!" Wang Shufen worriedly expressed.


    Li Dazhu furrowed his brows but said nothing further.


    They were all country folks, with no connections and even less money in their families.


    Beating up Zhao Qiang now might feel satisfying, but what aboutter?


    About ten minutester, a police car appeared in everyone''s field of view.


    During these ten minutes, Ye Ling had been beating Zhao Qiang nonstop.


    Even now, seeing the police car, Ye Ling didn''t stop for a second.


    Seeing the police car''s arrival, Zhao Qiang saw it as seeing a life-saving grace and crawled and rolled towards it, shouting, "Wang Long, I''m over here, Wang Long!"


    "Stop right there!"


    As if Ye Ling did not hear, he grasped Zhao Qiang''s hair suddenly, jerking his head and smashing it fiercely onto the ground.


    With that smash, Zhao Qiang''s face almost ttenedpletely, his nasal bones shattered, and he passed out immediately.


    "Bang!"


    Ye Ling kicked Zhao Qiang''s body again, and the intense pain brought Zhao Qiang, who had just fainted, back to consciousness.


    "Devil, this is a devil!"


    Zhao Qiang truly wondered if he would be beaten to death by Ye Ling if Wang Long and the others didn''t arrive.


    "I told you to stop!"


    Wang Long and several other officers ran over, immediately drew out their batons, and pointed them at Ye Ling, shoutingmands.


    Wang Shufen saw this and immediately looked worried, exining, "It was Zhao Qiang who hit me first, and he also swore at my son, so my son started to fight back."


    "All I saw was him hitting someone," Wang Long said coldly, giving a signal with his eyes to the others and charging at Ye Ling.


    "The police want to hit people too?" Ye Ling suddenly turned his head and looked at Wang Long, his mouth curving up to reveal that row of white teeth again.


    Wang Long paused in his motion and coughed lightly, saying, "We told you to stop, but since you didn''t, we had to intervene."


    "Well, I''ve stopped now," Ye Ling said, spreading his hands.


    "Cousin, cousin you must seek justice for me!" Zhao Qiang cried as he crawled to Wang Long''s feet, "Look at how viciously this bastard hit me, I''m almost dead!"


    Wang Long furrowed his brows; he wasn''t blind, how could he not see the state Zhao Qiang was in?


    But Wang Long was also astonished. He had seen vicious beatings before, but nothing like this.


    "My name is Wang Long, and I need you toe with us," Wang Long said to Ye Ling.


    "What if I don''t?" Ye Ling asked calmly, still looking at Wang Long.


    "You are suspected of assault, causing serious injury. Do you want us to write up a statement for you?" Wang Long snorted coldly.


    "You''re his cousin, right?" Ye Ling suddenly asked.


    "Here, I''m just a police officer."


    "A police officer? I''m afraid you don''t even count as a police officer, more like an auxiliary policeman," Ye Ling sneered, "Don''t pretend with me, don''t you know why I hit him?"


    "I''ve said, here I''m just a police officer," Wang Long retorted angrily.


    "Heh, I don''t believe it today," Ye Ling challenged as he gestured Wang Long toe forward, "You want to arrest me? Go ahead, make your move, but if I get injured, don''t regret it."


    "You''re asking for it!"


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 Chapter 96 : 96: Encounter with Shen Yuexin

    "You dare assault an officer?!"


    Seeing Ye Ling attack without a word, clearly not putting them in his eyes, Wang Long immediately shouted with a menacing tone.


    "Assault an officer? I''ll smack you to the next neighborhood!"


    Ye Ling''s figure shed and suddenly appeared in front of Wang Long, giving him a big fright.


    "You... are you a special forces soldier?"


    Wang Long''s face turned pale, his rat-like eyes filled with fear, he reflexively eximed.


    But he didn''t realize that even a special forces soldier,pared to Ye Ling''s speed, would still be vastly inferior.


    "Bang!"


    Ye Ling didn''t pay him any attention, with just a muffled sound, Wang Long''s body immediately flew backward.


    While in mid-air, Wang Long also spit out a mouthful of fresh blood.


    Li Dazhu could clearly see now that over the years, there hadn''t been much change in Ye Ling, rather... he had be outright monstrous!


    You say it''s one thing to hit an ordinary person, but to even dare hit a cop?


    Alright, it''s not like you can''t hit them, but does it have to be so mboyant?


    Looking at it this way, don''t mention Wang Long''s four men, even if ten more came, they wouldn''t be a match for Ye Ling.


    "Damn, Lingzi, you couldn''t have really joined the army these past years, could you?" Li Dazhu shouted excitedly.


    "As if!"


    Ye Ling pursed his lips, about to strike at Wang Long again, when he saw a dozen people approaching from not far away.


    Among these people, there was a short, slightly plump middle-aged man with a pair of nearsighted sses on his nose, dressed in a police uniform.


    Following him were several others, all also wearing police uniforms.


    However, the focus was clearly not on him, but on the woman walking beside him.


    This woman was tall and beautiful, walking as if a celestial being from a painting, untouched by worldly dust, and like a lovely scene, captivating to behold.


    Behind her, followed a group of people, all dressed in suits, looking fierce, clearly bodyguard-like figures.


    "Shen Yuexin?" Ye Ling''s eyelids twitched.


    This woman was none other than Shen Yuexin!


    Shen Yuexin''s expression was indifferent, and she walked this way, apanied by the middle-aged man who nodded and bowed at her.


    When Ye Ling saw Shen Yuexin, she too noticed him.


    She was momentarily startled, clearly not expecting to encounter Ye Ling here.


    Ye Ling was about to say something, but then he heard Wang Long loudly call out, "Chief Ma! It''s me, Wang Long!"


    Hearing this, the short middle-aged man beside Shen Yuexin was taken aback, and in confusion said, "Wang Long? What are you doing here? And... what happened to you?"


    Anyone not blind could see that Wang Long was almost a wreck by now, his face covered in blood.


    "Chief Ma, this bastard assaulted an officer, we''re not a match for him!" Wang Long called out again.


    The short middle-aged man was none other than the head of the police station of Lanshan Vige jurisdiction, Ma Lin.


    Upon seeing Ma Lin, Wang Long clung to him like a lifesaver because in the whole station, only Ma Lin had a gun!


    In Wang Long''s eyes, no matter how despicable and tough Ye Ling was, could he still outfight a gun?


    "What happened?"


    Ma Lin''s face darkened immediately as he walked over to Wang Long and asked in a deep voice.


    "Chief Ma, this man is suspected of assaulting someone, causing serious injury, as well as verbal extortion and intimidation. I suspect he intended to rob as well. I wanted to take him back to the police station for questioning, but not only did he resist arrest, he also dared to attack the police!"


    Wang Long exaggerated a few words, then pointing to Zhao Qiang, who was almost unconscious, he said, "Chief Ma, take a look. This is the man he injured. His fingers are broken, and his nasal bone is clearly ruined, definitely a serious injury."


    "Is that so?"


    Chief Ma frowned as he looked at Ye Ling and snorted coldly, "What''s your name?"


    "Ye Ling, his name is Ye Ling!"


    Before Ye Ling could speak, Zhao Qiang cried out miserably, "Chief Ma, you must uphold justice for us!"


    "Don''t worry, as the chief of the police station, I will certainly serve the people properly," Ma Lin nodded emphatically.


    Shen Yuexin had been standing to the side listening, her expression indifferent, she looked at Ye Ling with a tilt of her head, a smile that was not quite a smile on her face.


    Others might not understand Ye Ling, but Shen Yuexin did.


    Ye Ling, a robber?


    That''s simply nonsense!


    Although she had only met Ye Ling two or three times, the impression he left on Shen Yuexin was very different from other men; she firmly believed there had to be a reason for Ye Ling to have taken action.


    "Chief Ma, don''t just take Zhao Qiang''s word for it, my son was never trying to rob anyone ¨C it was they who attacked first," Wang Shufen hurried to exin upon seeing that the chief of the police station had arrived: "Zhao Qiang hit me first, and my son could not stand by and do nothing. When these policemen arrived, they didn''t ask who was right or wrong, they immediately tried to arrest my son. Wang Long and Zhao Qiang are cousins, and it''s clear that Wang Long is trying to protect Zhao Qiang!"


    "Mom, why bother exining so much to him? If it weren''t for his support, could Wang Long havee this far?"


    Ye Ling pulled Wang Shufen''s arm and said calmly to Ma Lin, "Well? Chief Ma, what do you n to do with me?"


    "What do you mean?"


    Ma Lin frowned and said, "It doesn''t matter who started it, if Wang Long and the others were going to take you back for investigation, you should not have resisted arrest, much less attacked the police. By doing so, even if you were in the right, you''ve made yourself wrong."


    In ordinary circumstances, with Ma Lin''s personality, he would have brought out handcuffs and directly taken Ye Ling back to the station.


    He was not afraid of Ye Ling, because he had a gun.


    But now was different, Shen Yuexin, the stunning beauty, was standing right there!


    Her status as the president of the Huamei Group was so oppressive that Ma Lin found it almost suffocating.


    In the eyes of others, Chief Ma was a figure of great authority, influential in both the underworld and legitimate circles, but in Shen Yuexin''s eyes, he was like an ant, as simple to eliminate as having a meal.


    Shen Yuexin hade to inspect Lanshan Vige today; the higher-ups had ordered her to be well taken care of, and soon, important county figures would also visit. Facing such an incident, Ma Lin naturally had to handle it properly.


    "Once I''m at the police station, I guess I won''t be able to clear things up even if I am innocent, right?" Ye Ling scoffed.


    "How are you speaking? If you''re not at fault, you''ll be unharmed, we police officers act in ordance with thew. What do you think we''ve be in your eyes?" Ma Lin frowned.


    "I believe there are good police officers in this world, but clearly, you''re not one of them," Ye Ling said.


    "Since you''re being so stubborn, I can''t do anything else."


    Ma Lin waved his hand andmanded, "Take him back to the police station for a thorough interrogation. As for the charges, we''ll see after the results of Wang Long and the others'' medical examinations."


    "Yes."


    The police officers behind Ma Lin immediately stepped forward.


    "Wait a moment!"


    Just then, Shen Yuexin suddenly spoke up.

 Chapter 97 Give Him a Chance to Start Over

    Hearing Shen Yuexin''s words, Ma Lin was startled and quickly shed a sycophantic smile, "President Shen, what''s the matter?"


    "You''re thinking about conviction without knowing anything, isn''t that inappropriate?" Shen Yuexin said coolly.


    Ma Lin''s expression turned serious, "Perhaps Ye Ling was innocent before, but now it''s different. Not only did he resist arrest, but he also assaulted an officer. Even if he had a point, he can''t clear his name now."


    "If it was Wang Long and his people who started it, does it still count as Ye Ling assaulting an officer?"


    "This..."


    Ma Lin suddenly hesitated.


    If the person speaking wasn''t Shen Yuexin, Ma Lin would have already pped them twice.


    Who are you to teach me how to handle my affairs?


    But this was Shen Yuexin, president of Huamei Group, a pinnacle existence among humans!


    The county had repeatedly instructed to attend to Shen Yuexin properly, to put it unpleasantly, to satisfy all her demands!


    If Shen Yuexin were angered, causing Huamei Group to withdraw their investment, Ma Lin would definitely lose his official hat.


    "I don''t think it counts, does it?"


    Shen Yuexin nced at Wang Long, then looked at Ye Ling, "I think some matters still need to be carefully investigated, don''t you agree, Director Ma?"


    "Yes, yes, a thorough investigation is necessary."


    Sweat broke out on Ma Lin''s forehead, though it was unclear whether it was from nervousness or the heat.


    "Director Ma, the injuries on my mother were caused by Zhao Qiang. She reported it to the police, but since Zhao Qiang is Wang Long''s cousin, when they dide after she filed the report, they merely took the record casually and never followed up. I believe Zhao Qiang has caused severe physical and mental harm to my mother, wouldn''t you say?"


    At that moment, Ye Ling suddenly spoke.


    Ma Lin was taken aback, just as he was about to say something, he heard Wang Long say, "Director Ma, don''t be fooled by his nonsense. We have investigated carefully, and it all started with Wang Shufen insulting Zhao Qiang first, which is why Zhao Qiang couldn''t help but act."


    "Besides, Zhao Qiang and Wang Shufen are husband and wife, and this is also a domestic matter. We are police officers, but we can''t just interfere in their domestic affairs, right?"


    "Cut the crap!"


    Ye Ling''s eyes grew cold, "By your logic, does it mean if I marry your mother and then kill her, it''s also a domestic matter that you won''t interfere with?"


    "Damn, watch your damn mouth!" Wang Long immediately showed his fury.


    "What, are you angry?"


    Ye Ling scoffed, "I merely curse at your mother and you''re this fired up. My mother was beaten to this state by this bastard, don''t you think I should teach him a lesson?"


    "That''s a different matter!"


    "To me, it''s the same thing."


    Ye Ling, pointing at Wang Long, said, "Keep making excuses, and watch out, I might make it so you''ll never speak another word! Don''t think I''m joking with you. Do you believe that even if I killed you today, no one would dare to do anything to me?"


    "That''s quite the bravado!"


    Wang Long snorted, "This is a society ruled byw, and I am a police officer. Kill me? Bet you wouldn''t dare, you''ll end up biting your tongue in the gale!"


    Ye Ling didn''t waste any more words with him, going straight up to Wang Long, grabbed his arm with his left hand, and smashed down with a punch from his right hand.


    "Crack!"


    A crisp sound of breaking was heard, and Wang Long let out an earth-shattering scream.


    His arm was directly shattered by a punch from Ye Ling!


    This scene made the other police officers and Zhao Qiang shudder violently.


    This bastard, he really dares to make a move?


    Right in front of Ma Lin!


    Perhaps Ye Ling can actually fight, but Ma Lin has a gun, and Ye Ling must know that. Could it be he''s no longer afraid of guns?


    Shen Yue Xin, however, furrowed her brows and did not speak.


    Seeing this, Ma Lin immediately barked, "Ye Ling, you dare to strike? Have you bewless?"


    "Shut your filthy mouth!"


    Ye Ling suddenly turned to look at Ma Lin, his voice cold, "You wear an official uniform but gue themon people. If you dare fart one more time, I don''t rmend I remove the harm from the people!"


    "You..."


    "Director Ma."


    As Ma Lin was about to speak, Shen Yue Xin said, "I suggest that you better stay out of this; otherwise, it really won''t be good for you."


    Ma Lin was stunned for a moment, somewhat at a loss.


    In his view, Shen Yue Xin had been speaking for Ye Ling ever since she arrived here. Could it be that she knew Ye Ling from before?


    With Shen Yue Xin''s status, not to mention that Ye Ling had only broken Wang Long''s arm, even if he wiped out the station chief of his jurisdiction, it probably wouldn''t be more than a trivial matter.


    "President Shen, you... know him?"


    Ma Lin hesitated for a moment but still asked.


    Shen Yue Xin nodded slightly, her tone indifferent, "Yes, we have a pretty good rtionship."


    Ma Lin was shocked, wishing he could p himself twice.


    If I had known they knew each other, why the hell did I make a fuss here?


    "I understand now!"


    Ma Lin suddenly pped his forehead and dered, "Zhao Qiang hasmitted domestic violence against his wife, and Wang Long and others conspired to nder Ye Ling for assaulting an officer and even defamed him for attempted robbery. I must be senile; how could I have such scum working under me? I sincerely apologize to Ye Ling for the earlier incident. It was my mistake, and I ask Mr. Ye not to be angry."


    Wang Long and the others were taken aback, and theirplexions immediately turned pale.


    They could see that Director Ma was nowpletely on Ye Ling''s side!


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    Wang Shufen and Li Dazhu were also stunned.


    Shen Yue Xin''s speech and demeanor, along with her indifferent attitude, made it clear she was no ordinary person. When had Ye Ling be acquainted with such an important figure?


    The most critical point was, after Ma Lin apologized to Ye Ling, he then turned to Shen Yue Xin, nodding and bowing, "President Shen, what do you think about this oue?"


    Shen Yue Xin did not speak but looked towards Ye Ling.


    It was obvious that she was considering whether Ye Ling was satisfied.


    Ye Ling gave a coldugh and said, "Director Ma, while Wang Long and his people havemitted crimes, sentencing them to two or three years might be considered okay. However, Zhao Qiang has been inflicting domestic violence on my mother for a long time, and he has also racked up a huge amount of gambling debts, which my mother has always helped him repay."


    "Someone with the heart of a wolf and the lungs of a dog, utterly vicious, thoroughly corrupt, and utterly devoid of humanity, if you punish him too lightly, wouldn''t that have an extremely negative impact on society in the future?"


    "In my opinion, it''s best to lock him up in the station. Forget the death penalty, how about sentencing him to life imprisonment? Let him thoroughly reform himself in jail to see if he can truly reflect and give him a chance to start anew. What do you think?"


    "Ye Ling! Fuck you!!!"


    Zhao Qiang''s roar immediately rang out.

 Chapter 98: Chapter 98 Ingrained Nature

    Zhao Qiang was absolutely livid. He indeed saw that Shen Yuexin had a not-so-shallow rtionship with Ye Ling, but just because of this, to sentence him to life imprisonment? That''s simply impossible, right?


    "You see? Still doesn''t know how to repent. This kind of person, it would be best if he could be sentenced to death."


    Ye Ling spread his hands, looking quite helpless.


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    Zhao Qiang bellowed, "Ye Ling, you''re just a bastard! I just hit your mother, so what? Got the guts to beat me to death too? Still want a life sentence? Still thinking about sentencing me to death? That''s really a joke! Are you the judge or the chairman? You think if you say I should be sentenced to death, I will be sentenced to death? Don''t you think you''re being a bit too full of yourself?"


    Having said that, Zhao Qiang turned to Director Ma and said, "Director Ma, as long as you deal with this scumbag today, when ites time for development, I will definitely give you arge portion of my demolitionpensation! Those four small rooms of mine are not that big, but they can still fetch three or four hundred thousand. I''ll give you 200,000, no, 300,000; how does that sound?"


    Ma Lin''s face changed, cursing inwardly that this son of a bitch still didn''t know who would be developing the area, did he?


    "Zhao Qiang, you''re bribing!" Ma Lin eximed angrily.


    "Director Ma, I''m notpletely ignorant of the things that go on inside the station. 300,000 may not catch your eye, but it''s almost all I have," Zhao Qiang said again.


    Ma Lin wished he could smash Zhao Qiang to death. It would have been fine if it was just between the two of them, but there were quite a few people here.


    And most crucially, Shen Yuexin was still standing there.


    Although Ma Lin didn''t look at Shen Yuexin, he could clearly feel that the way Shen Yuexin was looking at him was a bit different.


    "Shut up!"


    Pointing at Zhao Qiang, Ma Lin shouted, "Zhao Qiang is suspected of assaulting someone and intentionally bribing; remember all of these charges!"


    Upon hearing this, an officer behind him immediately nodded.


    Zhao Qiang was somewhat dumbfounded.


    He''d done things like this before and 300,000 wasn''t a small sum, right? Why would Director Ma be so furious?


    "This gentleman here is called Zhao Qiang, right?" Shen Yuexin suddenly asked.


    Ma Lin''s forehead broke out in a cold sweat as he nodded, "Um, he''s Zhao Qiang."


    "Is he the husband of thisdy here?" Shen Yuexin asked again.


    Ma Lin nodded again, unsure of what Shen Yuexin was thinking.


    "Alright."


    Shen Yuexin agreed, "Director Ma, I don''t care how you do it, but Huamei Group will be developing here, no doubt. However, all the property of Zhao Qiang''s family must be transferred to the aunt''s name. I would think, you wouldn''t want to bebeled as someone who''s taken bribes, right?"


    Ma Lin was startled and said with a pale face, "General Shen is right, I will handle this matter properly."


    He knew full well, even if he hadn''t taken a bribe, if Shen Yuexin said he had, he would definitely be in big trouble.


    "What do you mean by that?"


    Zhao Qiang also sensed something amiss in Shen Yuexin''s words and asked frowning, "The property deeds are all in my name, you think you can just transfer them like that?"


    "Yes, if I say it can be transferred, then it can be transferred. Do you believe me?" Shen Yuexin said.


    "Hah, who do you think you are?"


    "I am me."


    Shen Yuexin''s authority was unmistakable at that moment.


    Indeed, the property deeds were in Zhao Qiang''s name and even if they needed to be transferred, Zhao Qiang himself would have to sign.


    But for someone of Shen Yuexin''s level, dealing with this kind of matter was too easy.


    "No need to transfer them."


    Just then, Ye Ling suddenly waved his hand and said, "We''re not short of money. If we really need to transfer it, transfer it to Director Ma''s name then."


    "How is this eptable? I..."


    "There''s nothing uneptable about it, but I do have one condition."


    "What condition?"


    "Zhao Qiang, I never want to see him anywhere ever again."


    "That''s..."


    Ma Lin said with some difficulty, "Mr. Ye, it''s not that I don''t want to help you, but the thing is... the thing is Zhao Qiang''s crimes aren''t enough for life imprisonment, let alone the death penalty!"


    Ye Ling shook his head without speaking.


    Shen Yuexin said, "So doesn''t this mean that Director Ma will have to put in extra effort? If Director Ma can do it, Huamei Group will develop here, but if not... then I''ll have to seriously reconsider. Perhaps Director Ma is unaware, but the first thing that Huamei Group cares about when developing an area is the local customs."


    "This..."


    Ma Lin simply didn''t know what to do.


    It wasn''t that he couldn''t fabricate some charges against Zhao Qiang, but that would require money, wouldn''t it?


    However, upon careful consideration, if he handled this matter well and really got Huamei Group to start developing here immediately, his own future would undoubtedly be bright, and by then, wouldn''t money be something he could easily grab by the handful?


    After much thought, Ma Lin gritted his teeth and said, "First, take Zhao Qiang and Wang Long back into custody, with Zhao Qiang held in solitary confinement!"


    Zhao Qiang waspletely desperate. His future had been decided in just a few words exchanged between them?


    And this was clearly no joke!


    "Ye Ling! Ye Ling I was wrong, please, forgive me this one time..."


    Zhao Qiang came to his senses and frantically crawled toward Ye Ling while crying and shouting, "Ye Ling, I was wrong before, I swear, from now on I''ll treat you and your mom well, I''ll turn over a new leaf, just give me one chance, I''m begging you..."


    "My mom and I don''t need you to worry about us," Ye Ling said indifferently.


    Seeing that pleading with Ye Ling was futile, Zhao Qiang turned to beg Wang Shufen, "Shufen, no matter what, we were husband and wife, I know I was wrong before, I know you''re kind-hearted, just help me this one time, I really realize my mistake!"


    Wang Shufen stepped back a few paces and said expressionlessly, "Zhao Qiang, if my son didn''t have his capabilities today, you would still be beating and kicking me every day just like before, wouldn''t you? You''ve disappointed me too much. Our marital affection is over. You brought all this upon yourself."


    "Take him away!" Ma Lin ordered sternly.


    Immediately, several police officers grabbed Zhao Qiang and dragged him toward the police car.


    "Ye Ling, you bastard, and Wang Shufen, you bitch, you''ll both get what''sing to you!!!"


    Seeing that begging for mercy was useless, Zhao Qiang showed his ferocious true colors again.


    "I''m telling you, one day I, Zhao Qiang, will get out, and just for these little crimes, there''s absolutely no way I''ll get life imprisonment or the death penalty!"


    "When I get out that day, I''ll make sure you two..."


    "Bang!"


    Before he could finish speaking, one of the police officers swung a baton at him, knocking Zhao Qiang unconscious on the spot.


    "I think he''s pretty good for the job, the deputy director position could be his," Ye Ling pointed at the officer and said to Ma Lin.


    Ma Lin was taken aback for a moment but then quickly understood, "I see, Wang Long''s position is now vacant, and I''ll promote him to fill it."


    The young police officer clearly overheard the conversation and immediately showed excitement and ecstasy.


    Meanwhile, the other envious officers regretted not joining in earlier. If only they''d known, they too would have swung a few batons! If they had managed to kill Zhao Qiang, could it be that they''d be the ones to take over Director Ma''s position?

 Chapter 99 Simple and Honest Li Dazhu

    "Director Ma, we don''t need you here for the moment. If I need anything, I''ll contact you."


    Seeing that Zhao Qiang and Wang Long had been taken to the police cars, Shen Yuexin said to Ma Lin.


    Ma Lin immediately nodded, "Okay, if there''s anything, Director Shen, just give me an order. Here is my business card."


    While speaking, Ma Lin handed Shen Yuexin a business card.


    Shen Yuexin took it and nodded slightly.


    Ma Lin, being a man who understood the situation, knew Yuexin had nothing more to say to him and promptly left.


    "Shen, such a stunning beauty with such courage, I admire you, really admire you!"


    Ye Ling winked at Shen Yuexin and said with a smile.


    "Isn''t it you who''s the courageous one?"


    Yuexin nced at Ye Ling and said, "You even dare to hit a police officer in front of the station chief; not even an atomic bomb can handle you now."


    "They were asking for it; what could I do?"


    Ye Ling shrugged helplessly and said, "But still, I need to thank you for your help. Otherwise, dealing with Zhao Qiang and the others would have been troublesome."


    "It''s nothing, consider it returning the favor for your help the other day."


    Ye Ling shook his head and did not speak further.


    "Lingzi, who''s this girl?" Wang Shufen asked Ye Ling.


    Wang Shufen had seen how Shen Yuexin had determined the fate of Zhao Qiang and Wang Long with just a few words.


    Li Dazhu also followed with the question, "Yeah, yeah, Lingzi, I didn''t expect you to have such a powerful friend and so beautiful at that. She''s not your girlfriend, is she?"


    "Don''t talk nonsense."


    Ye Ling red at Li Dazhu and said, "You know about Huamei Group, right?"


    Li Dazhu nodded. Not only he, but Wang Shufen also knew about it.


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    "Could it be that thisdy is an employee of Huamei Group?" Wang Shufen asked.


    "Employee?"


    Ye Lingughed and said, "Mom, she''s not just an employee of Huamei Group, but the top person in charge. If we use the professional terminology, she is the President and CEO of Huamei Group."


    "What does that mean?"


    Ye Ling: "..."


    For someone of Wang Shufen''s age, not knowing what a president means wasn''t really odd.


    It didn''t matter if Wang Shufen was unaware, but Li Dazhu was staring with wide eyes, standing there dumbfounded.


    "Huamei Group... President?!"


    "Damn!!!"


    Li Dazhu suddenly shouted out loud, giving Ye Ling a fright, while even Shen Yuexin stepped back, looking at Li Dazhu in confusion.


    "You idiot, what are you yelling for?" Ye Ling said, rolling his eyes.


    Li Dazhu, excited, said, "Damn, this beautifuldy is really the president of Huamei Group? How is that possible? I know very well what Huamei Group is. Logically, the president of such a big corporation should at least be in their fifties or sixties, with a face full of age spots, a super smart old guy, right? How could she be so young? And... she''s way too beautiful, almost inhuman!"


    Ye Ling''s face was full of ck lines as he was at a loss for words.


    Shen Yue Xin then asked, "What does ''unprecedentedly smart'' mean?"


    "Oh, it means so smart that you don''t have any hair left¡ªthat''s called ''unprecedented.''"


    Shen Yue Xin, "..."


    "That..."


    Wang Shufen hesitated for a moment before saying, "Lingzi, your friend helped us out a lot today, we should really thank her properly. How about this,e over to our ce for lunch today, Dazhu will be there too, and I''ll cook some nice food for you¡ªit''s been a long time since youst tasted Mom''s cooking."


    "Is that so..."


    Ye Ling nced at Shen Yue Xin, struggling to say, "Mom, the beautiful Shen isn''t an ordinary person. She frequents five-star hotels, where both the service and the environment far surpass our home. I''m just afraid she might not be willing..."


    "Don''t talk nonsense!"


    Shen Yue Xin gave Ye Ling a stare and turned to Wang Shufen with a smile.


    "Auntie, I''m quite hungry too. If you hadn''t said anything, I''d have been too embarrassed to bring it up."


    The smile of Shen Yue Xin was like the blossoming of a night-blooming cereus¡ªfleeting, yet like a ray of sunlight piercing the night, illuminating the world and making all else pale inparison.


    Even Wang Shufen was slightly stunned, inwardly eximing at how Shen Yue Xin represented the pinnacle of perfection as a woman.


    Li Dazhu was outright stunned.


    After his moment of shock, he poked Ye Ling hard, whispering in what he thought was a very quiet voice, "Lingzi, this *****, such a beautiful woman, you must marry her and take her home as your wife if you can!"


    Obviously, this ''very quiet'' voice was heard by Wang Shufen, Shen Yue Xin, and the bodyguards behind Shen Yue Xin.


    Ye Ling wished he could find a stone to stuff Li Dazhu''s mouth shut.


    Shen Yue Xin pretended not to have heard, but the slight redness on her face revealed that she was somewhat embarrassed.


    Although Shen Yue Xin''s mindset was more mature andposed than that of other women, after all, she was still a woman.


    Ye Ling''s home, or to be precise, Zhao Qiang''s home, was truly toockluster.


    Even worse than the conditions at Liu Qiao''er''s ce, there were almost no household appliances, the walls were stained ck, and the empty space made it feel devoid of any warmth.


    Due to Zhao Qiang''s gambling over the years, causing the family to be in poverty, Wang Shufen also hadn''t lived a single good day.


    Ye Ling and Li Dazhu were used to such scenes, but Shen Yue Xin rarely entered such houses. However, her expression showed no change, and even Ye Ling admired her level ofposure.


    "Our home is modestpared to those big cities, Miss Shen, I hope you won''t mind."


    Wang Shufen brought over a chair and grabbed a cloth to wipe it down.


    Shen Yue Xin quickly stopped her, smiling, "Auntie, this chair is already clean, no need to wipe it."


    "Oh, alright."


    With a smile, Wang Shufen went outside, saying as she went, "You all wait here for a bit, I''ll go out to buy some groceries."


    Ye Ling nodded, then turned to look at Shen Yue Xin, "Are you sure we don''t need to wipe it?"


    Shen Yue Xin rolled her eyes, "If I can sit on the chairs at a food stall, I can sit on this chair." Experience more tales on m v|l e''-NovelBin


    Clearly, the incident at the food stall had left asting impression on Shen Yue Xin.


    Unbeknownst to Ye Ling, it was that very incident that altered Shen Yue Xin''s view on her surroundings.


    Shen Yue Xin wasn''t coddled from birth; in her heart, she believed that while nice environments are indeed great, they can make a personzy, whereas challenging environments can drive one to strive and seed.

 Chapter 100 See you in Bed!

    About half an hourter, Wang Shufen came back carrying some groceries.


    "Mom, let me help you," Ye Ling said.


    "No need, no need."


    Wang Shufen said with a smile, "There are still guests at home. You go and keep thempany first."


    "Okay then."


    Ye Ling nodded.


    After brewing a pot of green tea, Ye Ling poured a cup for both Li Dazhu and Shen Yuexin.


    "Shen, what brought you here today? Logically speaking, you shouldn''t be visiting a small ce like my home," Ye Ling remarked.


    Shen Yuexin nced at Ye Ling and said, "If you don''t wee me, I can leave right now."


    "How could that be?"


    Before Ye Ling could speak, Li Dazhu said, "Miss Shen, don''t listen to Ye Ling''s nonsense. This guy never says anything nice. Having someone as important as you visit us is truly..."


    At this point, Li Dazhu suddenly stopped.


    Ye Ling and Shen Yuexin both looked at Li Dazhu in surprise.


    Li Dazhu poked Ye Ling gently in the side and asked in a low voice, "Lingzi, how does that saying go?"


    "Which saying?" Ye Ling asked, confused.


    "Damn it, the one that means we''re very weing," Li Dazhu urged impatiently.


    "Blessed by your presence?"


    "Right! Blessed by your presence indeed!" Li Dazhu pped his thigh in realization.


    Shen Yuexin couldn''t help butugh out loud at Li Dazhu''s antics.


    "So beautiful..." Li Dazhu said, staring.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Yuexin''s smile immediately faded.


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes and said, "Quit beating around the bush. What''s going on? How did the contracts for thend you bought end up in the vigemittee''s hands?"


    As soon as this was mentioned, anger appeared on Li Dazhu''s face.


    "Lingzi, you know what kind of bastard Li Kun is. Nearly all the vige''s money has been siphoned off by him. In the vige, Li Kun is thew. He''s got a bunch of thugs around him, and he''s incredibly arrogant. Whatever he says goes, and the vigers dare not speak out."


    "When I signed the contract initially, I had him as a witness. Who would have thought he''d be so brazen as to just snatch the contract away from me? He must have gotten wind of some development news from higher up, that''s why he did this."


    Shen Yuexin frowned and said, "You may not know this, but nationalw stiptes that vigend can''t be bought and sold. It''s true that industrialnd will bepensated for, but in cases like yours, if the vigemittee steps in, they can reim yournd."


    "What? There''s such a thing?"


    Li Dazhu''s face turned ugly at once.


    Ye Ling frowned and said, "Let''s not talk about nationalws for now. The fact that they''ve already sold thend and now, seeing that it''s ted for development, want to take it back, that''s kind of ridiculous, isn''t it?"


    "If it were you, how would you handle it?"


    Shen Yuexin sipped her tea lightly and looked at Ye Ling.


    "Fight every single one of them!" Ye Ling said.


    Hearing this, Shen Yuexin couldn''t help but shake her head and said, "Nowadays, it''s a society governed byw. Just being able to fight is useless. If this matter gets exposed by the media, you won''t have any legal standing."


    Ye Ling didn''t respond.


    Being able to fight is useless?


    That''s because we haven''t reached the point where it''s useful!


    Let''s not even talk about returning to the Immortal Emperor level. Even if I were to just break through to the Innate stage and enter the Cultivation era, reaching the Foundation Establishment Stage, the weapons on Earth wouldn''t pose a threat to me anymore.


    At that time, so-calledws wouldn''t be able to restrain Ye Ling at all. If Ye Ling wanted, not a single nation would dare say anything even if he annihted one.


    "So what should we do?"


    Li Dazhu said in a deep voice, "I care about the money, but I''m not going to forcefully seize it. However, I just can''t swallow this insult!"


    "Isn''t there someone here who can fight?"


    Shen Yuexin nced at Ye Ling and then said, "I can help with this matter, but the details will have to be handled by you yourselves."


    Ye Ling immediately understood Shen Yuexin''s meaning and chuckled, "Then thank you very much, beautiful Shen!"


    Li Dazhu asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"


    "Don''t worry, what''s yours will be yours, if they don''t go back, you just need to sit at home and wait to receive the money."


    Ye Ling turned to Shen Yuexin again and said, "But speaking of which, is Huamei Group really going to develop here? Why choose this particr ce?"


    "Choosing this ce naturally has its reasons," Shen Yuexin said indifferently.


    Ye Ling pondered for a moment and finally slowly uttered two words ¡ª "Ancient tomb."


    The moment these two words were spoken, Shen Yuexin''s stunningly beautiful face immediately changed, her eyes, like stars, fixed on Ye Ling in extreme shock.


    Li Dazhu might not understand what Ye Ling was talking about, but Shen Yuexin did!


    Seeing the change in Shen Yuexin''s expression, Ye Ling also knew in his heart that he had guessed correctly.


    Because ever since he arrived here, Ye Ling had felt a huge aura of Spiritual Energy surrounding Lanshan Vige.


    In this Spiritual Energy, there was also a strong presence of death energy.


    Clearly, beneath the ground of Lanshan Vige, there was a vast ancient tomb, and within it, there were shockingly valuable spiritual items.


    These spiritual items were likely all sorts of jades, buried here as funerary objects along with the emperors of old.


    What Ye Ling couldn''t figure out was how Huamei Group knew about the existence of an ancient tomb here.


    Could it be... behind Huamei Group are True Cultivators?


    Or is there some sort of superpower simr to True Cultivators?


    If not, Lanshan Vige has existed here for more than two hundred years, so how could Huamei Group know about an ancient tomb here?


    "Who exactly are you?"


    Shen Yuexin stared intently at Ye Ling, asking in a serious tone.


    "What do you think?"


    Ye Ling smiled mysteriously, "Beauty, I''m not just someone who catches robbers. Want to get to know me? See you in bed!"


    Shen Yuexin wasn''t angered by Ye Ling''s words, seemingly not even hearing them as her mind was filled with myriad thoughts, specting about Ye Ling''s identity.


    "Could it be... this guy is like the n Elder?" Shen Yuexin murmured to herself.


    "What are you two talking about? I don''t understand a thing,"


    Li Dazhu scratched his head, looking at the two in confusion.


    Shen Yuexin suddenly smiled brightly, "Nothing, I just suddenly feel very fortunate to have made a friend like Ye Ling!"


    "You should regret not bing my woman right now," Ye Ling said yfully.


    "Maybe there wille a day."


    Shen Yuexin spoke softly, took a light sip of her tea, andmented, "Good tea."


    "Good people naturally deserve good tea. If Shen is willing, you can invite me to your home sometime to taste the tea the CEO drinks."


    "Don''t worry, I will invite you to my home,"


    "Haha..."


    Li Dazhu waspletely baffled, decided not to listen anymore, and directly ran into the kitchen.


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 Chapter 101 You Are Not Worthy of Shaking Hands with Me

    Over half an hour had passed, and finally, under the bustling management of Li Dazhu with his rough voice, the dishes were served.


    Wang Shufen did not make many dishes.


    In fact, in Wang Shufen''s hands, there was no surplus money to buy other ingredients.


    There were six dishes in total: stir-fried green peppers with shredded potatoes, beer-braised carp, spicy stir-fried green beans, a roasted duck, wild greens with dipping sauce, and finally, steamed egg custard.


    Looking at these dishes, Ye Ling was somewhat stunned.


    Logically, if it were just Li Dazhu and himself, it would have been fine, but Shen Yuexin was also present.


    These dishes hardly seemed fit for serving guests.


    Ye Ling could deeply understand the kind of life his mother was living.


    "Mom,e with me to Donghai," Ye Ling suddenly said.


    Wang Shufen paused, then smiled, "Is my son doing well in Donghai? You haven''t called me these past few days, and I''ve been wanting to know how you''re doing over there."


    "Mom, I''ve established myself in Donghai. From now on, you shoulde to Donghai, and I will definitely take good care of you," Ye Ling said.


    Although she wasn''t his birth mother, Ye Ling had no parents in his previous life. In this life, having merged with the memories of his predecessor, Ye Ling wanted to cherish this kinship.


    "Alright, I don''t have much to hold onto here anyway. I''ll go with you, just don''t think I''m a burden," Wang Shufen said affectionately.


    "How could I?"


    Ye Lingughed heartily and turned to Shen Yuexin, "Our home conditions are limited, so please make do. However, my mom''s cooking is very good, especially this beer-braised carp. Try it."


    Shen Yuexin could see the difficulties Wang Shufen was facing, but that didn''t make her dissatisfied. She promptly picked up her chopsticks and took a piece of fish.


    "Mmm, delicious!"


    After tasting it, Shen Yuexin sincerely praised the dish.


    Her words were heartfelt; although the dishes were simple, the vors were quite good.


    Li Dazhu did not hold back either, eating voraciously like a pig.


    Wang Shufen had been worried that Shen Yuexin might not be ustomed to eating these dishes, but seeing Yuexin''s relentless appetite, she couldn''t help feeling satisfied.


    Her fondness for Shen Yuexin soared in her heart.


    In truth, Shen Yuexin, ustomed to rich and sumptuous meals, found a refreshing taste in these homemade dishes.


    After eating for a while, two people suddenly walked in through the door.


    A man and a woman; the woman was about 165 centimeters tall, slender, and quite pretty, with her long hair tied up, giving her a distinctive air.


    She wore a white shirt, through which one could glimpse the contrasting ck bra underneath.


    She was also wearing denim shorts that fully revealed her fair, long legs.


    The man, however, was dressed in a simple Armani T-shirt, with a lean figure, paleplexion, and a gold watch on his wrist.


    Upon seeing these two, Li Dazhu couldn''t help but be startled, immediately turning his head to look at Ye Ling.


    Wang Shufen clearly understood Li Dazhu''s thoughts and, ncing at Ye Ling, she smiled at the woman, "It''s Lixue, isn''t it? Have you eaten? Come and have some food?"


    "Auntie, we''ve already eaten," the woman replied, her eyes settling on Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling chewed the food in his mouth nonchntly, as if he hadn''t noticed the woman.


    That dismissive attitude seemed understandable to Qiao Lixue, but the man beside her began to look upset.


    "Is that Ye Ling?" the man asked Qiao Lixue, his voiceced with undisguised provocation.


    Qiao Lixue nodded slightly and said to Ye Ling, "Ye Ling, it''s been a long time since we''ve seen each other."


    Ye Ling nced at Qiao Lixue and replied indifferently, "Hmm, long time no see."


    "Are you... doing okay?" Qiao Lixue hesitantly asked.


    "Okay?"


    Ye Ling suddenlyughed, "Do you hope I''m not doing well, or do you think I''m not okay now?"


    "What do you mean by that?"


    Before Qiao Lixue could speak, the man said, "Lixue is kindly asking about you, and this is the tone you take?"


    "What does my tone have to do with you? Did I speak to you?" Ye Ling frowned slightly.


    "Hmph, no wonder Lixue dumped you back then. A guy like you who doesn''t strive for better things can''t provide her a beautiful future," the man scoffed.


    Qiao Lixue quickly said, "Chen Bai, don''t say that."


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    "This must be your boyfriend, right?"


    Ye Ling took a sip of water and stood up.


    "Let me see. Dressed with such a nouveau riche vibe, are you a big boss? Or a second-generation rich kid?"


    "Ye Ling, let me introduce you. This is my... my boyfriend, Chen Bai."


    After introducing Chen Bai, Qiao Lixue turned to him and said, "This is Ye Ling, and that''s Li Dazhu; that one is Ye Ling''s mother, and as for her¡­"


    Her gaze fell on Shen Yuexin.


    Even though Shen Yuexin was just sitting on an old chair, the brilliance she radiated was undeniable, as if, even if heaven and earth were to be destroyed, she would still be so beautiful.


    Compared to Shen Yuexin, Qiao Lixue felt a sense of shame.


    As Qiao Lixue sized up Shen Yuexin, Chen Bai''s gaze also rested unabashedly upon her, his eyes flickering with a strange light.


    With Shen Yuexin''s savvy, how could she fail to see the situation for what it was?


    Furthermore, Chen Bai had mentioned earlier that Qiao Lixue had dumped Ye Ling. Their visit today was clearly to show off.


    Especially Qiao Lixue¡ªif she really felt guilty, why would she bring her boyfriend here?


    Taking a delicate sip of water, Shen Yuexin stood up, extended her delicate hand towards Qiao Lixue, and said, "Hello, I am Ye Ling''s girlfriend, Shen Yuexin."


    Qiao Lixue was startled and looked at Ye Ling in confusion.


    Ye Ling was also puzzled. What was the big CEO Shen doing?


    However, Ye Ling caught on quickly and immediately smiled, saying, "Right, this is my girlfriend."


    "Your girlfriend is very pretty."


    Qiao Lixue said softly.


    Anyone could hear the jealousy and envy in her words.


    "She is very pretty. I actually have to thank you¡ªif we were still together, I couldn''t have found such a beautiful girlfriend," Ye Ling said coolly.


    "Cough cough!"


    At that moment, Chen Bai coughed lightly and extended his hand toward Shen Yuexin, pretending to be very gentlemanly, "Miss, hello, I am Chen Bai, the General Manager of Tian Nan Limited Company."


    Seeing this, Qiao Lixue''s brow furrowed, but considering her own situation, she sighed in her heart and said nothing more.


    Ye Ling, on the other hand, gave Chen Bai a nce, a cold smile curling up at the corner of his mouth.


    As for the person involved, Shen Yuexin, after staring at the hand Chen Bai extended for a while, finally uttered a sentence.


    "You are not yet qualified to shake hands with me."

 Chapter 102 Qiao Lixue

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    Hearing this, Chen Bai was taken aback for a moment and then felt a surge of anger rise within him.


    As the general manager of Tian Nan Limited Company, he wasn''t worthy of shaking hands with her?


    Did she really think that just because she was a bit pretty, she could act so high and mighty?


    He reckoned that with just a little bit of his money, she would obediently lie in his bed!


    "You''re Shen Yuexin, Miss Shen, right?"


    Chen Bai withdrew his hand without a trace of embarrassment.


    "Perhaps you''re not familiar with Tian Nan Limited Company. If you''re curious, I could exin it to you."


    "Not interested."


    Shen Yuexin replied indifferently.


    Her words left Chen Bai speechless and at a loss for words. The speech he had prepared was like a throat blocked by a fly, with nowhere to spit it out.


    However, Ye Ling conveniently gave him a way out.


    "Oh? Tian Nan Limited Company? I haven''t heard of it either. If Young Master Chen is willing, I''d like to hear about it," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "This guy knows the score," Chen Bai sneered to himself and said, "Tian Nan Limited Company specializes in the IT industry. Of course, you might not have heard of thispany because it was just established a few months ago. Oh, and it was apany specially created by my dad for me."


    As he said this, Chen Bai nced at Shen Yuexin with arrogance.


    "As for my dad, you should have heard of him¡ªhe is the chairman of Yuelin Group, Chen Yuelin."


    After finishing, Chen Bai sized up Ye Ling and Shen Yuexin, as if to see their shocked expressions.


    Shen Yuexin''s expression remained calm as she sat there quietly, as if she hadn''t heard a word that Chen Bai said.


    As for Ye Ling, his eyes immediately widened, showing an extremely surprised expression.


    "So Young Master Chen is the son of the chairman of Yuelin Group, what an honor, truly an honor!"


    "Hmph."


    Chen Bai seemed to make a sound from his nose, his eyes almost popping out as he appeared quite satisfied with Ye Ling''s expression.


    Qiao Lixue looked at Ye Ling somewhat disappointedly, thinking to herself: Ye Ling was a nobody in college, and it seems he is still a nobody now, shocked by just hearing a name.


    "However..."


    Ye Ling paused for a moment, then continued, "But what exactly does Yuelin Group do?"


    "You!"


    Chen Bai was immediately furious, "You know of Yuelin Group but don''t know what Yuelin Group does? Are youpletely ignorant?"


    "Do I have to know what Yuelin Group does? Sorry, but Yuelin Group isn''t a household name to such a degree. I genuinely have no clue what Yuelin Group counts for," Ye Ling shrugged nonchntly.


    "Nonsense!"


    Chen Bai''s face reddened with anger as he retorted, "I think you''re just jealous, aren''t you? Of course, someone of your poor ilk could never understand us high-ss individuals. Talking to you is a waste of my breath."


    "Well then, since we''re not worthy of speaking to you, please leave my house immediately, will you?" Ye Ling said lightly.


    "Dammit, if it weren''t for Lixue insisting oning, do you think I''d deign toe here? I''m telling you, even if you paid me, I wouldn''t step foot in such a dump!"


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    "Then get the hell out of my house!"


    Ye Ling''s tone shifted suddenly, revealing a cold edge.


    "Ye Ling, is it really necessary to speak like this? After all, Chen Bai is my boyfriend. I was actually feeling somewhat guilty about what happened in college, but I didn''t expect you to be so petty. Ever since we arrived, you haven''t shown us the slightest bit of hospitality."


    Qiao Lixue''s pretty face contorted with displeasure as Ye Ling issued the eviction.


    "If you''re still holding a grudge over what happened back then, I am willing topensate you."


    "Compensate?"


    Ye Lingughed sarcastically, "With what will youpensate me? Money?"


    "Yes, money!"


    Qiao Lixue said, "I''ve heard from my parents about the situation in your family. Due to Zhao Qiang''s alcoholism and gambling, your aunt has hardly had a good day in years. If you''re willing, I can give you 500,000. Not only will your aunt have a better life, but you can also use that money to buy a wedding house to marry Miss Shen. Isn''t that okay?"


    "You consider this charity?" Ye Ling frowned.


    "It''s not charity. I just don''t want you to resent me over the past. I still want to be friends with you," Qiao Lixue said.


    "Lixue, forget it. This kind of poor trash, you could give him 500,000 instead of 50,000, and he''d squander it all just like his stepdad," Chen Bai snorted coldly. "Miss Shen, I advise you to keep your distance from him as early as possible. I''ve seen too many like him; you won''t have good days if you follow him."


    "And who would I have good days with? You?" Shen Yuexin retorted.


    Chen Bai was taken aback and then smiled, "Miss Shen must be joking. I already have Lixue. But with your beauty, indeed I have many friends, either scions of major groups or general managers of bigpanies. I believe they wouldn''t mistreat someone like Miss Shen."


    "You really overestimate yourself and your fair-weather friends," Ye Ling retorted with a sneer.


    "Overestimate? I think it is you who overestimates yourself. In terms of looks, my friends are far better than you, and in terms of family background, they can leave you miles behind. You should really look at yourself; what makes you think you are worthy of Miss Shen?"


    "Regardless of whether I''m worthy or not, she is my girlfriend. What can you do about it?"


    "Enough!"


    At that moment, Qiao Lixue suddenly spoke shrilly.


    "Ye Ling, I''ll ask you one thing, do you want the 500,000 or not?"


    Ye Ling nced at Qiao Lixue and said, "Your money is probably given to you by this guy, right? What I really want to know is, why are you giving me 500,000 for nothing?"


    "Firstly, I still want to be friends with you, and secondly..."


    Qiao Lixue hesitated before continuing, "Secondly, I hope you can persuade Zhao Qiang to sell your house to my dad. Even though it''s set to be developed, your house is at most worth 300,000. I''m offering you 500,000, which allows you to earn an extra 200,000. Is that not enough?"


    "Qiao Lixue!"


    Wang Shufen mmed her hand on the table and stood up sharply, "I initially thought you were genuinely remorseful about that incident, but I didn''t expect someone as young as you to be so cunning, even trying to take advantage of our misfortune to buy our house?"


    "Qiao Lixue, isn''t this a bit too much?" Li Dazhu also frowned.


    They all knew Qiao Lixue wouldn''t just hand over 500,000 to Ye Ling for nothing, but they hadn''t expected her to propose such an outrageous condition.


    "Aunt, your house would, at most, bepensated by the demolition for 300,000. I''m offering you 500,000; isn''t that enough?" Qiao Lixue said to Wang Shufen.


    "Enough!"


    Wang Shufen shouted angrily, "Qiao Lixue, remember this, it''s called kicking someone when they''re down, profiting from someone''s misfortune! I don''t know what your purposes are for wanting to spend 500,000 to buy my house, but I''m telling you now, I won''t sell!"


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 Chapter 103 Leave No One Behind

    "Not selling, so shove off!"


    Upon hearing Wang Shufen''s words, Chen Bai immediately snorted coldly, "Ungrateful wretch, do you really think my money falls from the sky? Being willing to give you an extra 200,000 is already pity on you!"


    "Who are you insulting?"


    Ye Ling''s face instantly darkened, and a murderous intent burst forth from his entire being.


    Chen Bai was really asking for trouble. Everyone has a trigger point, and Ye Ling had always felt that insulting himself was one thing, but insulting people rted to him was off-limits!


    "Did I insult you?"


    Chen Bai sneered, "One should pay attention to evidence when making usations. I just casually threw an insult; you insisted on taking it personally¡ªwhat can I do? You want to hit me now, is that it?"


    Ye Ling took a deep breath and said to Qiao Lixue, "Qiao Lixue, I''m giving you one chance, get out of my house before I lose my temper."


    "Ye Ling, I''ve been genuinely nice to you, and it''s fine if you don''t appreciate it, but why act like this?" Qiao Lixue frowned.


    "Qiao Lixue, Lingzi has been very tolerant. Don''t push it too far. You and your boyfriend better leave quickly, or else we might have to call an ambnce," Li Dazhu said.


    "Fine, since you don''t appreciate my kindness, then there''s nothing I can do!"


    Qiao Lixue huffed and pulled Chen Bai to leave.


    But Chen Bai did not budge; instead, he stared at Shen Yuexin and said, "Miss Shen, you''ve insulted me twice just now, saying I''m not worthy to shake your hand, and my friends are not at the level to be with you. I really want to know, what do you do? On what basis do you act so high and mighty?"


    "Are you ever going to stop?!" Li Dazhu bellowed angrily.


    Chen Bai pointed at Li Dazhu and said, "None of your business, shut your mouth."


    "Fuck you, with my temper, today I''m going to rip that foul mouth of yours!"


    Li Dazhu''s anger surged, and he reached out to grab Chen Bai immediately.


    Qiao Lixue, however, stood in front of Chen Bai and said, "Li Dazhu, Chen Bai is my boyfriend. If things really get physical, it won''t be good for either of us. After all, we''ll have to see each other again in the future, don''t you think?"


    "Qiao Lixue, I suggest you leave this scumbag while you can. When he''s had enough of you, he''ll definitely dump you."


    Li Dazhu snorted coldly but ultimately did not proceed to hit him.


    After all, he used to be best friends with Qiao Lixue. Despite her being quite unreasonable now, Li Dazhu still had lingering feelings for the past.


    "You dumb brute, don''t think just because you''re tall and strong that I''ll be afraid of you. With my wealth, I can easily throw around some money and have someone beat you to death!" Chen Bai retorted smugly.


    "Oh, you''re rich?" Shen Yuexin suddenly spoke up.


    Chen Bai straightened his cor and said arrogantly, "I''m not that rich. My dad''s group and mypany put together are only worth about ten or so billion."


    "You wanted to know why I look down on you? Now I''ll show you."


    Shen Yuexin pulled out her phone and dialed a number.


    Seeing this, Chen Bai furrowed his brow, wondering to himself whether this woman had a significant background.


    But then he thought of her being Ye Ling''s girlfriend, and any doubts in his mind immediately vanished.


    What kind of significant background could she have if she''s with such a poor loser?


    Li Dazhu and Ye Ling both stared at Chen Bai with obvious expressions¡ªYou''re finished!


    "Today I really want to see what you and your poor friends can stir up," Chen Bai sneered.


    Just then, Shen Yuexin''s call connected.


    "You want to know, right? I''ll put you on speaker," she said.


    Shen Yuexin turned to Chen Bai and spoke another sentence, directly switching on the speakerphone.


    "President Shen, do you have any instructions?"


    Shen Yuexin said indifferently, "Don''t hang up the phone. You have two minutes to investigate everything about Yuelin Group and Tian Nan Limited Company for me, including the fields and industries they''re involved in, and their overall value."


    "Yes."


    The response from the other side was brief, and then there was no furtherment.


    "President Shen?"


    Chen Bai and Qiao Lixue exchanged nces, their hearts skipped a beat.


    Could this woman be the general manager of somepany?


    But Chen Bai was not afraid. He had just said that Chen Yuelin, the chairman of Yuelin Group, was worth at least 2 billion. Even in Donghai City, that was considered a veryrge group.


    Even if Shen Yuexin was the general manager of somergepany, even a big group, she was still just working for someone else. What ability could she possibly have?


    Ye Ling merely nced at Shen Yuexin and thought to himself, "This is what you call a show-off!"


    Invisible show-offs are the most lethal. Shen Yuexin''s bossy CEO identity was thoroughly disyed today.


    Soon, a reply came from the other side of the phone.


    "President Shen, the investigation isplete."


    "Yuelin Group, established in 2001, with the chairman named Chen Yuelin, holding sixty percent of the shares of Yuelin Group."


    "Yuelin Group is involved in not so many industries, including the catering industry, electronics industry, and real estate industry. The overall value is roughly around 6 billion, while Chen Yuelin''s personal worth is about 2.5 billion."


    "As for Tian Nan Limited Company, it dabbles in IT, but having been established only a few months ago, it has not achieved any notable sess. It seems to be just something for Chen Yuelin''s son, Chen Bai, to y with."


    The person on the phone spoke very detailedly, even knowing why Tian Nan Limited Company was established.


    With every word he heard, Chen Bai''s unease grew stronger, and his frown deepened.


    He might be a second-generation rich kid and arrogant, but he was no fool.


    Being able to investigate everything about Yuelin Group and Tian Nan Limited Company so clearly in a matter of minutes clearly indicated that the other party was extremely powerful.


    "I understand."


    Shen Yuexin was silent for a moment, then asked, "Does this Yuelin Group have any potential for development?"


    "Yes!"


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    The person replied immediately, "I must say, Chen Yuelin is a figure. Over the past few years, Yuelin Group''s turnover has been rapidly increasing, especially after thepany went public. It''s growing with a very strong momentum. ording to industry estimates, the total value of Yuelin Group might break through 10 billion this year."


    Upon hearing this, Chen Bai''s face showed arrogance once again.


    After all, the other''s tone seemed to take Yuelin Group seriously.


    However, Shen Yuexin''s next words made Chen Bai''s face instantly pale.


    "Give you a week. I don''t care how you do it, but within a week, you must acquire Yuelin Group."


    "Yes! Actually, we have already been drawing up a n. After all, Yuelin Group does have a lot of potential for development. We were nning to report to you upon your return, President Shen, but now it seems there''s no need for that," the personughed.


    "However, after acquiring Yuelin Group, those people from the original board of directors of Yuelin Group..."


    Shen Yuexin said indifferently, "Have Chen Baie to see me. As for the others, not a single one is to stay."

 Chapter 104: Chapter 104 How did I give birth to such an idiot like you!

    "Of course."


    The man chuckled, then asked, "But I''m curious, wasn''t President Shen inspecting Lanshan Vige? Why the sudden interest in taking over Yuelin Group?"


    "I was just about to talk about that."


    Shen Yuexin said, "Call Chen Bai right now and tell him that when acquiring Yuelin Group, we should cut the price in half. If they are not willing, the Group will step in to suppress Yuelin Group. By that time, not to mention half the price, Chen Yuelin won''t get even a penny!"


    "As for why I want to take over Yuelin Group..."


    Shen Yuexin nced at Chen Bai and suddenlyughed.


    "The reason, let him ask his dear son."


    "What, did Chen Yuelin''s wastrel son offend President Shen?"


    The man paused, then added, "He hasn''t hurt President Shen, has he? Do you need me to find someone to take care of him?"


    Upon hearing this, Chen Bai''s eyes immediately widened.


    Someone to take care of him?


    In broad daylight, they''re talking about having someone ''take care of'' him?


    Not to mention himself, even Ye Ling twitched the corner of his mouth.


    He really wanted to see who was on the other end of the phone, so tantly arrogant. Wasn''t that too much?


    No matter what you say, Chen Bai is the son of a billionaire CEO, and they talk about taking him down just like that?


    "This world... when you have money, there''s nothing you can''t do!"


    Ye Ling felt somewhat exasperated.


    To themon people, someone like Chen Bai was practically untouchable; even if theymitted murder, just framing it as a car ident and settling with a few hundred thousand would suffice.


    But to a monolith like Huamei Group, Chen Bai was nothing at all.


    For instance, now, with just a word from Shen Yuexin, they would squeeze half of Yuelin Group''s assets, which was a whopping more than 30 billion!


    As for Chen Bai, if his father Chen Yuelin had to bow and scrape before Shen Yuexin, how much less could he do?


    "No need."


    Shen Yuexin frowned slightly and said, "Let''s avoid such talk in the future."


    "Yes, yes, yes..."


    The man''s voice immediately turned respectful, and then the call was ended.


    "Who exactly are you?"


    Seeing Shen Yuexin hang up, Chen Bai immediately shouted.


    His face was extremely pale; after all, even a fool could see that the look on Shen Yuexin''s face was no joke, and certainly not a bluff.


    Qiao Lixue''s pretty face also turned a bit pale.


    All she had was thanks to Chen Bai; if something happened to him, wouldn''t her bright future disappear like smoke?


    "I''m asking you a question, who the hell are you?!"


    Seeing Shen Yuexin ignoring him, Chen Bai shouted again.


    Shen Yuexin nced at Chen Bai indifferently and said, "You''ll find out soon enough."


    As expected, about five minutester, Chen Bai''s phone started to ring.


    Chen Bai took it out and saw that it was his father, Chen Yuelin.


    If Chen Bai still had doubts before, at this moment, his heartpletely sank to the bottom.


    After hesitating, Chen Bai still answered the phone.


    Before Chen Bai had a chance to speak, a thunderous yell came from the other end of the phone.


    "Scoundrel!!!"


    Chen Bai''s body trembled; he feared nothing in heaven or earth except for Chen Yuelin.


    After all, everything he had at this moment was given to him by Chen Yuelin.


    "Dad, what''s going on..." Chen Bai asked, trembling.


    "Chen Bai, you bastard! Bastard!!!"


    "Dad, please calm down, what''s going on?"


    "What''s going on? You still ask me what''s going on? Don''t you know the mess you''ve gotten yourself into?!" Chen Yuelin roared.


    His voice nearly shattered the phone, and anyone would believe that if Chen Bai were in front of Chen Yuelin right now, Chen Yuelin would definitely p him to death.


    "Dad, I really don''t understand what you''re talking about."


    Chen Bai still yed dumb.


    How could he dare to admit it now? If he really admitted it, wouldn''t Chen Yuelin beat him to death?


    "Oh, you don''t understand, huh?"


    Chen Yuelin took a deep breath, desperately trying to suppress the rage in his heart.


    "I''m asking you, where are you right now?"


    "I... I''m in Lanshan Vige," said Chen Bai.


    "What the hell are you doing in Lanshan Vige when you have nothing better to do?"


    Chen Yuelin couldn''t suppress his anger any longer, paused, and then said, "Fine, I don''t care where you go, but I''m asking you, who did you just offend?"


    Chen Bai was taken aback: "I haven''t offended anyone?"


    "Haven''t offended anyone? You''d better think carefully. You can deny it now, but if you miss this chance, I''ll chop you to pieces myself!"


    Chen Bai''s body shook violently; he knew his old man well. Although usually indulgent towards him, when Chen Yuelin truly became angry, he was ruthless.


    "Tell me now, and there might still be a chance to remedy the situation. If it''s anyter, both of us will be ruined!" Chen Yuelin shouted.


    Chen Bai finally realized the seriousness of the situation.


    He immediately said, "Dad, I really haven''t offended anyone. It''s just that earlier... earlier I had a few words with someone, but I really didn''t..."


    "Didn''t what? Didn''t your grandpa! If you really hadn''t done anything with anyone, would Huamei Group suddenly attack and try to take over Yuelin Group?"


    Chen Yuelin cursed in anger and then said, "Who did you argue with? Hurry up and tell me."


    "A guy, and also..."


    "Can''t you spit it out and directly say their names? Did I ask you whether they were male or female?!"


    Before he could finish, Chen Yuelin roared again.


    "Two guys, one named Ye Ling and one named Li Dazhu¡ªand there was a middle-aged woman. I don''t know her name, but she seemed to be Ye Ling''s mom."


    "What do they do?"


    "They''re all vigers from Lanshan Vige."


    "Vigers?"


    Chen Yuelin said, "That''s impossible. If they''re just vigers from Lanshan Vige, they couldn''t possibly have such great influence. Think again with that dog brain of yours!"


    Chen Bai''s gaze suddenly fell on Shen Yuexin. He said, "There''s... there''s also a woman."


    "A woman? What woman?"


    "Her name is Shen Yuexin. She was the one who called earlier, saying she wanted to buy our group."


    Chen Bai honestly reported, now realizing that it was Huamei Group trying to take over their family''s group!


    If he kept hiding it, not only he but also his parents might end up suffering!


    "Shen Yuexin?"


    Chen Yuelin fell silent for a moment, then suddenly screamed, "Shen Yuexin!!!"


    Chen Bai was startled and said, "Dad, what about Shen Yuexin? Could she be some high-ranking official of Huamei Group?"


    "A high-ranking official my ass! I think you''re utterly ipetent! What the hell are the eyes I gave you for? Can''t you see who''s in front of you when you open your eyes?"


    "Dad, who is she exactly?"


    "I''ll tell you, Shen Yuexin isn''t some damn high-ranking official, she''s the president of Huamei Group, the chief executive officer!"


    "Eighty percent of the shares in the whole Huamei Group, they''re all hers, all hers!!!"


    "Chen Bai, oh Chen Bai, how on earth did I end up with such a... with such a fool like you!!!"

 Chapter 105 Two Choices

    It was clear that Chen Yuelin was truly angry.


    Under normal circumstances, what kind of father would call his own son an idiot?


    Moreover, in normal times, Chen Yuelin was extremely indulgent towards Chen Bai, after all, he was his only precious son.


    It was precisely because of Chen Yuelin''s boundless indulgence that Chen Bai had developed such an arrogant and domineering character.


    "Shen Yuexin is the... President of Huamei Group?"


    Chen Bai''s face turned pale as he swallowed hard, and immediately, a cold sweat broke out on his back.


    He couldn''t help turning his head to look at Shen Yuexin, only to see her sitting there calmly, her slender jade fingers delicately picking up a strand of wild vegetable, lightly dipping it in sauce, before finally cing it into her tempting, cherry lips.


    This demeanor could definitely make countless men gape in astonishment.


    But at this moment, Chen Bai hadpletely lost all thoughts about Shen Yuexin, or rather...


    He didn''t dare to harbor any thoughts at all!


    Chen Bai couldn''t believe that this woman, who looked to be in her 27s or 28s, was the president of Huamei Group?


    That behind such a woman, therey a global top 100 enterprise, a super power with a total value exceeding trillions?


    That such a woman, with a mere stamp of her foot, could make the whole of Huaxia tremble thrice over?


    How could this be possible!!!


    "Dad, isn''t Mo Yunhai the president of Huamei Group?" Chen Bai asked in a daze.


    The name Mo Yunhai indeed echoed throughout Huaxia.


    Wherever there was Huamei Group, there was the name Mo Yunhai; he was the representative figure of Huamei Group on the surface, and at the same time, one of its core members.


    Perhaps many people may not know who Shen Yuexin is, but when ites to Huamei Group, the first person they think of is Mo Yunhai.


    Just like when mentioning Wanda Group, one would immediately think of ******.


    "Mo Yunhai? I''m gonna curse the heck out of you!!!"


    Chen Yuelin roared, "You useless thing, I told you not to just know how to mess around, to read more business books, but you, carefree, can''t even wipe your own ass without me!"


    "Do you actually know who Mo Yunhai is? Do you even watch TV? Mo Yunhai is a person of Huamei Group, but he''s just the vice president! The vice president!!!"


    "But... but Huamei Group is sorge, how could the president be so young, and also a woman..." Chen Bai still couldn''t believe it.


    "Don''t give me that nonsense!"


    Chen Yuelin took another deep breath, his voice trembling, "Yue Xin is next to you, right? Give her the phone."


    Chen Bai quickly walked over to Shen Yuexin and respectfully said, "President Shen, my dad wants you to take the call..."


    "Who is your dad?" Shen Yuexin asked.


    Chen Bai was taken aback.


    Didn''t Shen Yuexin know who his father was? Why was she still asking?


    But soon, Chen Bai realized why because Chen Yuelin''s roar once again erupted from the phone.


    "I asked President Shen to take the call, I asked, not told!"


    Chen Bai nearly cried. He never imagined he would offend such an important figure one day.


    Although it was Qiao Lixue who sought out Chen Bai today, he didn''t object because he knew the past rtionship between Ye Ling and Qiao LIxue. He came here today to unt himself in front of Ye Ling and also to scorn Ye Ling deeply.


    But now things had turned for the worse; he had unwittingly offended the president of Huamei Group, Yue Xin, who could easily crush him with just a breath!


    To put it harshly, Chen Bai was practically seeking death bying here today!


    "President Shen, my dad is asking you to take the call, my dad is Chen Yuelin..."


    Chen Bai said another sentence, barely holding back from kneeling down for Shen Yuexin.


    "Turn the speakerphone on."


    Shen Yuexin looked at Chen Bai and said, "Aren''t you fond of showing off? Doesn''t your family have money? Great, we have simr personalities, I like to show off too."


    Chen Bai very well understood that Shen Yuexin asked him to turn on the speaker to thoroughly humiliate him.


    Even his own father was going to be humiliated along with him!


    But what could he do?


    It wasn''t just about humiliation¡ªif Shen Yuexin told him to kneel and lick the soles of her shoes right now, he would have to do just that.


    It was all his own fault!


    "President Shen told you to turn on the speaker, what the hell are you waiting for?!" Chen Yuelin urged desperately.


    Chen Bai, without a word, hurriedly turned on the speaker.


    "President Shen, this is Chen Yuelin. My son is young and inexperienced and has offended you. I beg of your forgiveness, please spare my son this once."


    Seemingly aware that Chen Bai had turned on the speaker, Chen Yuelin said so.


    "Oh?"


    Shen Yuexin''s beautiful eyshes fluttered as she said indifferently, "Chen Yuelin, I believe your son is over 20 years old by now, isn''t he? In your eyes, is that still considered young? When you were his age, I''m sure the businesses you handled were quite substantial, right?"


    "Yes, yes, President Shen, you are right to scold me. It''s all my fault. I spoiled him too much, that''s why he developed such a pampered and arrogant character."


    Chen Yuelin cried out miserably, "President Shen, I''m truly sorry. I assure you, from now on, I will strictly discipline this scoundrel and make sure he never offends you again."


    "Chen Yuelin, if today he had offended an ordinary girl instead of me, would you have apologized in this tone?" Shen Yuexin suddenly asked.


    Chen Yuelin was clearly stunned.


    Apologize?


    That was downright ludicrous!


    Over the years, relying on his wealth, Chen Bai had brought misfortune to countless innocent girls. When had Chen Yuelin ever stepped forward to apologize humbly?


    That was simply impossible!


    Even though Chen Yuelin started from scratch, his rising fortunes and status had inted his ego. The idea that he looked down on others was undeniable.


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    Unfortunately for Chen Bai, he had the bad luck of offending Shen Yuexin, a woman too formidable for even Chen Yuelin to trifle with, even at the cost of his life.


    "If it hadn''t been me today, you wouldn''t be apologizing, would you?"


    Shen Yuexin said indifferently, "Chen Yuelin, money doesn''t make one above thew. When you were penniless, there were plenty wealthier than you. Forget about them harming you¡ªif they even gave you a cold look, you couldn''t have borne it, could you?"


    Chen Yuelin dared not even let out a heavy breath, fearing he might say something wrong.


    He was a seasoned businessman, but in front of Shen Yuexin, he felt like a child before a giant.


    "I''ll give you two choices."


    Shen Yuexin fell silent for a moment, then continued, "The first option: Huamei Group will step in and acquire half of the shares of Yuelin Group at half the price. You can take that money and find a nice ce to enjoy your retirement with your wife."


    "The second option..."


    "I don''t acquire Yuelin Group, but instead, I want your son''s life!"


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 Chapter 106 Because You Deserve a Spanking

    "I can aplish both options easily¡ªtake your pick,"


    Shen Yuexin''s tone was even, but beneath that calmness was undeniable dominion.


    As the President of Huamei Group, she had every right to be so imperious!


    "President Shen, is there really no third path we can take?"


    Chen Yuelin''s voice was tinged with defeat, and one could easily picture him looking suddenly much older.


    After all, the entire Yuelin Group was the work of Chen Yuelin''s lifetime.


    He started from scratch and had ovee countless hardships, even life-and-death crises, to bring Yuelin Group to its current stature, only to have it pushed to the edge of a cliff by Chen Bai''s arrogant ipetence during its rapid rise.


    Chen Yuelin had no way out; his only option was to move forward.


    And moving forward... there was but a slim chance of survival!


    "A third path?"


    Shen Yuexin thought for a moment, then said, "There is one¡ªI could personally intervene to acquire Yuelin Group. But with my methods, I would clear out all the members of Yuelin Group''s board, and as for your shares..."


    Chen Yuelin fell silent, while Chen Bai''s heart nearly leapt into his throat.


    "Chen Yuelin, believe me, in my eyes, Yuelin Group is nothing more than a child''s ything. If I so wish, the entire Yuelin Group could be mine¡ªdo you believe that?"


    "I do."


    Chen Yuelin nearly spat out the words through clenched teeth.


    Though he hated to admit it, Chen Yuelin had to acknowledge that with Shen Yuexin''s tactics, if she wanted to leave him no way out, he truly would have none.


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    "You should thank yourself that I''m even considering acquiring your group and not just letting it copse because of the great potential Yuelin Group still holds,"


    Shen Yuexin waved her hand dismissively, "Alright, I''ve said all I need to say. I trust you know what to choose."


    After a long pause, a sigh from Chen Yuelin could finally be heard on the other end of the phone.


    "I understand..."


    Chen Bai felt utter despair. Just as he was about to put the phone down, he heard Shen Yuexin say, "Wait!"


    "Please speak, President Shen!"


    Chen Yuelin''s voice instantly perked up with a hint of hope mixed in.


    "I warn you, take the money you''re entitled to and disappear from my sight, Shen Yuexin. Don''t even entertain the thought that you might make aeback under my watch. If I find out you harbor any delusions about ''remaining green to kindle the fire anew,'' I won''t give you another chance to live¡ªunderstand?"


    When Shen Yuexin said this, her tone was incredibly stern, and even her beautiful eyes shed with a hint of lethality.


    "I understand..." Chen Yuelin said dejectedly.


    He knew there was no turning back, although he had genuinely considered starting anotherpany with that money.


    But Shen Yuexin''s words had effectively blocked his every avenue for entrepreneurship.


    It was clear what Shen Yuexin meant: Chen Yuelin could only use that money to enjoy his retirement.


    After hanging up, Chen Bai staggered several steps back, slumping against the wall, his legs weak.


    He deeply regretted his actions, wishing he could bash his head against the wall, but he simply didn''t have the courage...


    Shen Yuexin looked on indifferently at Chen Bai, asking, "Now do you understand who I am?"


    Upon hearing this, Chen Bai nearly choked, a mouthful of blood on the verge of spilling out.


    He couldn''t bear to stay there a moment longer and tried to leave immediately.


    Seeing this, Qiao Lixue hurried over to help steady Chen Bai.


    "Smack!"


    Unexpectedly, Chen Bai turned around and delivered a resounding p.


    Qiao Lixue was stunned by the sudden blow, standing there cupping her face in shock.


    "You bitch, it''s all your fault! All because of you!!!"


    Chen Bai''s eyes looked like they were about to pop out as he pointed at Qiao Lixue and cursed, "If it weren''t for you, how could I have ended up like this! How could my dad''s group have ended up like this!"


    "Chen Bai, calm down a bit..."


    Qiao Lixue wanted to say something, but Chen Bai pped her again and then stormed off in anger.


    Having been pped twice, Qiao Lixue''s face was nearly lost.


    In fact, she didn''t feel any guilt towards Ye Ling.


    If she truly did, how could she have abandoned her former boyfriend Ye Ling to begin with?


    Her visit today had two purposes, the first was for the house belonging to Ye Ling''s family, and the second...


    Clearly, it wasn''t true guilt, but rather she wanted to unt her wealthy boyfriend.


    But she could never have expected things to turn out this way, to end up with such a result.


    "Ye Ling!!!"


    Qiao Lixue suddenly turned around, her otherwise beautiful face now somewhat hideous.


    "Are you satisfied now? You''ve made me lose face and caused my boyfriend to lose his fortune. Are you happy now?"


    Ye Ling frowned. Could all this be med on him?


    "Qiao Lixue, let me make it clear to you, I''m not the Ye Ling I used to be, and I have nothing to do with you. Leave my house before I start to entertain the thought of hitting a woman," Ye Ling said.


    "What if I don''t want to? Can you hit me? Go on, hit me?!"


    Qiao Lixue''s voice was sharp, and as she spoke, she even walked towards Ye Ling.


    "p!"


    Just at that moment, another loud pnded on Qiao Lixue''s face.


    Qiao Lixue was stunned.


    Because the one who pped her wasn''t Ye Ling, but Shen Yuexin.


    "You... what right do you have to hit me?" Qiao Lixue asked reflexively.


    "Because you deserved it."


    Shen Yuexin pointed towards the door and said, "I''m giving you three seconds to leave. If you''re still standing in front of me after that, you''ll also be bankrupt."


    "You!"


    Qiao Lixue wanted to curse at Shen Yuexin, but remembering what had happened before, she held back and quickly left.


    Though she was angry, she hadn''t lost her reason; she didn''t want to end up bankrupt herself.


    "Domineering, truly domineering!"


    Watching Qiao Lixue leave, Li Dazhu gave Shen Yuexin a thumbs up and sincerely admired, "Seriously, I, Li Dazhu, have lived for over 20 years and have never seen a woman as domineering as President Shen. Today has been quite an eye-opener."


    Ye Ling also looked Shen Yuexin up and down.


    He couldn''t help but recall the scene from a few days ago when Shen Yuexin''s handbag was snatched.


    It was hard to imagine that the woman who seemed so fragile back then could have such a domineering side to her.


    "Alright, now that everything''s been taken care of, I should also be heading back," Shen Yuexin said.


    Shen Yuexin smiled at Wang Shufen and said, "Auntie, thank you for your hospitality."


    "Miss Shen, why the hurry? Can''t you stay for dinner?" Wang Shufen quickly asked.


    Wang Shufen had seen everything and had taken a strong liking to Shen Yuexin.


    "No, Auntie, I have things to attend to this afternoon. I will visit again when I have the time," Shen Yuexin replied.


    After speaking, Shen Yuexin took out her phone and dialed a number.

 Chapter 107: Chapter 107 Shen Yuexin in Danger

    "Prepare the car, I''m returning to Donghai."


    After the phone connected, Shen Yuexin immediately said.


    "Ms. Shen, I''m sorry, but there seems to be a temporary problem with the car," said the person on the other end of the phone.


    Shen Yuexin frowned, "What kind of problem?"


    "I don''t know, we''re still checking. It suddenly went out and won''t start."


    "Then get me another car, can''t you even handle this much?"


    Shen Yuexin''s tone was extremely stern.


    While speaking, Shen Yuexin also felt puzzled.


    The person on the other end of the phone had been with her for a long time, and when she chose her assistants, she always picked the best from all walks of life. How could they possibly not handle even this?


    "It''s not that, Ms. Shen, it seems... it seems like all the cars are broken."


    "What?"


    Shen Yuexin immediately furrowed her brows, "There must have been close to 10 cars that arrived today, right? They''re all broken?"


    "Yes, Ms. Shen, I don''t know what the issue is, but there were no problems previously. It seems they all broke down during the meal just now."


    "Just tell me what you''re thinking."


    "Ms. Shen, I feel... someone sabotaged them."


    The person on the other end of the phone said, "But that shouldn''t be possible. Everyone took turns to have their meals, so the cars weren''t unattended. And even during mealtime, it''s at most half an hour. Even if someone tampered with them, it couldn''t be so quickly, right?"


    "Check it immediately, and inform me once it''s repaired."


    After finishing her words, Shen Yuexin hung up the phone.


    "What''s wrong?" asked Ye Ling.


    "All the cars are broken," Shen Yuexin said briefly.


    "All of them?"


    Ye Ling frowned, "When I entered the vige, I still saw them. Your cars seemed to be all SUVs, right? Either X6 or Range Rover, all luxury vehicles worth over a million. The roads in Lanshan Vige might not be great, but that surely wouldn''t break them, right? And for so many cars to break down at the same time, there might be something fishy going on."


    Standing in front of that dpidated window, Shen Yuexin said lightly, "There are too many people eyeing my position. I''m already used to this kind of thing."


    Shortly after, Shen Yuexin''s phone rang again.


    "Ms. Shen, one car has been fixed. It was just an electrical problem, not a major fault."


    "Come pick me up."


    Soon, a Range Rover appeared in front of Shen Yuexin.


    Shen Yuexin was about to get into the car.


    But just then, Ye Ling suddenly stopped Shen Yuexin, saying, "I don''t rmend that you get in the car."


    "Why?"


    Shen Yuexin looked at Ye Ling, puzzled.


    Ye Ling just shook his head and didn''t give a reason.


    "I have a lot of matters to attend to and can''t afford to dy here any longer, I''m sorry," Shen Yuexin said.


    After finishing her words, Shen Yuexin tried to get in the car again. She didn''t fully trust Ye Ling, but she didn''tpletely distrust him either.


    Just as she said, she really did have a lot of matters to attend to, and after all, there were bodyguards with her in the car.


    As the behind-the-scenes CEO of Huamei Group, if she were to be scared by something like this, she could never have made it to where she was today.


    "Wait a moment."


    Ye Ling walked up to Shen Yuexin and handed her a jade stone, saying, "You may get in the car, but it would be best to carry this jade with you."


    "Thank you,"


    Shen Yuexin nced at Ye Ling, took the jade without any reluctance, and got into the car.


    "Hum~"


    The car started, and the hum of the Range Rover''s engine instantly filled the air.


    After the Range Rover took off, Ye Ling also said a few words to Wang Shufen and Li Dazhu and followed by driving his own car.


    In the Land Rover, Shen Yuexin could see clearly through the rearview mirror that Ye Ling''s red QiRui was following from a distance.


    "Why is he following me? Does he want to protect me?" Shen Yuexin murmured.


    "Just an ordinary person, what can he use to protect the president?"


    Next to Shen Yuexin, a burly man remarked.


    "Brother Yuan Heng, although you are a family expert, I sincerely advise you not to underestimate him," said Shen Yuexin.


    Upon hearing this, Yuan Heng snorted from his nose, clearly unconcerned.


    "Boom!!!!"


    Just then, a huge explosion suddenly came from behind the car.


    Shen Yuexin and the others immediately turned their heads to look, but before she could see clearly, they were enveloped by a thick ze of mes.


    The explosion had originated from the very Land Rover that Shen Yuexin was riding in!


    In the midst of that massive explosion, the entire Land Rover was flipped over, the windshieldpletely shattered, and while airborne, the entire chassis burst open, turning into chunks of scrap metal.


    "Swoosh swoosh!"


    Three figures rushed out from the car, their clothes nearly charred and their bodies covered in wounds.


    These three were Shen Yuexin''s bodyguards, including the one called Yuan Heng.


    Yuan Heng spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, apparently seriously injured.


    Of the other two, one had an arm blown off, and the other had a leg blown off.


    In such an explosion, ordinary people would have been reduced to ashes long ago, but they only sustained serious injuries, clearly showing they were all experts.


    This kind of ''expert'' had already transcended the physical limits of ordinary humans, and even someone like Wang Haichen, a top special forces soldier, would definitely not be a match.


    "Protect President Shen!"


    As the pieces of the Land Rover crashed to the ground, Yuan Heng bellowed out loud.


    Upon hearing this, the other two, despite being seriously injured, still rushed forward, attempting to rescue Shen Yuexin.


    But at that moment, they felt a gust of wind pass by, and immediately after, the hollow shell of the Land Rover''s door was yanked off with a loud bang.


    The three bodyguards, including Yuan Heng, were stunned.


    Because they clearly saw that what had just passed by wasn''t any wind.


    It was a person!


    "What speed is that?"


    Yuan Heng''s face was full of shock and disbelief.


    His physique might have surpassed human limits, but it had not yet reached the Houtian level. How could he possiblypare with Ye Ling, who was in the Middle Stage of Houtian?


    "This is... too terrifying..." The other two also stammered in fear.


    Meanwhile, Shen Yuexin.


    At that moment, she sat in the car, her pretty face pale as death.


    When the Land Rover exploded in an instant, Shen Yuexin thought she was going to die.


    But in that critical moment, the piece of jade that Ye Ling had given her suddenly burst into a dazzling glow.


    This light enveloped Shen Yuexin, and though it was eventually shattered by the st, Shen Yuexin did not suffer any severe injuries, only some minor ones.


    "Bang!"


    It was at that moment that the Land Rover''s door was rudely yanked off, and a familiar figure appeared before Shen Yuexin, who was immersed in fear.


    "Ye Ling, you..."


    "Are you all right?"


    Ye Ling pulled Shen Yuexin out from the wreckage.


    The jade was actually a Defense Talisman crafted by Ye Ling.


    While the talisman was certainly useful against bullets, Ye Ling was uncertain about its efficacy against bombs.


    Ye Ling had anticipated danger for Shen Yuexin, but he hadn''t expected that his adversary would nt a bomb directly on the road, lying in wait for the moment Shen Yuexin''s Land Rover passed by!

 Chapter 108 She is the Wife Ive Chosen for Myself

    "It''s nothing."


    Shen Yuexin shook her head. After all, she was the president of Huamei Group and quickly regained herposure.


    But herplexion was still somewhat pale.


    For Shen Yuexin, despite her youth and being ustomed to all sorts of crises, this was the first time she had encountered such a situation.


    The opponent truly intended to take her life!


    Thinking of the harrowing scene just moments ago, Shen Yuexin immediately looked towards Ye Ling.


    "The jade piece you gave me... what is it?"


    "A Defense Talisman."


    Ye Ling did not hide the truth; he could guess that in today''s society, even if Shen Yuexin was formidable, it was impossible for her to be the president of Huamei Group at such a young age without some kind of power behind her.


    It was clear, there was some force behind Shen Yuexin.


    "I originally thought someone just wanted to kill you. I didn''t expect them to directly use such heavy weaponry," Ye Ling said with a frown.


    "They must all be no ordinary people."


    After considering for a moment, Shen Yuexin said, "To be able to disable all those vehicles in such a short period and nt a bomb here, they''re clearly experts. Moreover... they must still be around here, wanting to see if I''m really dead!"


    "Haha, truly worthy of being the most talented young miss of the Shen Family, your thoughts are indeed meticulous."


    Just then, a loudugh suddenly came from a small grove nearby.


    Shen Yuexin and Ye Ling immediately turned their heads, seeing several figures emerge from the grove.


    The one who hadughed loudly was a middle-aged burly man at the lead.


    This burly man had a frightening scar on his forehead. Even as he walked, the scar would twitch, blood-red and very noticeable.


    "Protect the miss!"


    Upon seeing them appear, Yuan Heng and his twopanions immediately rushed over.


    Ye Ling could clearly hear that Yuan Heng''s address for Shen Yuexin had changed from ''President Shen'' to ''Miss''.


    This once again confirmed Ye Ling''s spection.


    But other than Yuan Heng, the other two were seriously injured. Even walking was extremely difficult for them, let alone protect Shen Yuexin.


    "Who are you?"


    Shen Yuexin frowned at the middle-aged burly man and the others.


    "Who does Miss Shen think we might be?"


    Standing about 10 meters from Shen Yuexin, the middle-aged burly man said, "I''m afraid that after bing the president of Huamei Group, you have offended countless people. So, momentarily, you can''t guess our identity, right?"


    "Despicable."


    Shen Yuexin uttered two words indifferently and added, "The thing I despise most in life is settling grievances through such methods. If you really have the ability, do you dare to confront me openly?"


    "Miss Shen, I have to admit you are a genius, but you are still naive and overly simplistic," the middle-aged burly man said with a coldugh. "In today''s world, what matters is the result. Who cares about the process? I''m afraid many people wish that you would simply die in your sleep, so why the heck talk about an open confrontation?"


    "That''s because they are ipetent," Shen Yuexin said.


    Even in this critical juncture, she remainedposed and indifferent.


    Just from this alone, one could see the extraordinary shrewdness of Shen Yuexin''s mindset.


    "Hmph, whether you arepetent or not is not for you to decide!"


    The middle-aged burly man waved his hand and the four people behind him stepped forward immediately.


    "What a pity, the young miss of the Shen Family, so beautiful and with the most business talent among many of the Shen sessors, yet today she is to die here," he said, shaking his head and revealing a sinister smile.


    "Still, to end the life of a talent like you by my own hand does feel like quite an achievement."


    Shen Yuexin just stood there calmly, not speaking a word.


    Everyone fears death, but Shen Yuexin''s temperament is steady, so in the face of death, she appears far moreposed than others.


    "Kill her!"


    The middle-aged man''s eyes turned cold as he suddenly barked the order.


    What he cared about most before was the three from the Huamei Group.


    Rather than setting up that bomb trap to kill Shen Yuexin, it was more about taking out Yuan Heng and the other two first.


    Now that Yuan Heng and his twopanions were seriously injured and no longer had the capability to protect Shen Yuexin, they naturally had no reservations anymore.


    "Swish, swish!"


    As soon as the middle-aged man''s words fell, two figures immediately charged towards Shen Yuexin.


    Their speed was much faster than that of ordinary people, even special forces couldn''tpare,pletely surpassing the limits of human capabilities.


    If these individuals were to be ssified as assassins, then their level would be at least that of top-tier killers.


    Looking at Shen Yuexin who was close at hand, one of the fierce-looking men revealed a grim smile on his face, his hand formed into a w as he reached for Shen Yuexin''s slender and fair neck.


    Clearly, this person had no intention of showing mercy; his initial move was meant to kill Shen Yuexin on the spot!


    Shen Yuexin stepped back, but she was just an ordinary person, and a woman at that; her speed was much too slow.


    But just as the man was about to grab Shen Yuexin, arge hand, like a ghostly apparition, suddenly caught the man''s wrist!


    The man''s movement halted, and his face immediately changed color!


    Because the suddenly appearing hand was so fast that he hadn''t seen it clearly, nor had he been able to respond!


    "Boom!"


    At the same time, a muffled sound suddenly emanated.


    The man turned his head to see that the other figure rushing over seemed to have been struck by a violent blow, as blood spurted from his mouth, and he was sent flying backwards.


    "Who are you?!"


    At this moment, the man finally saw who had grabbed him.


    It was Ye Ling!


    Before, when Ye Ling stood next to Shen Yuexin, they hadn''t paid him any attention.


    Before they made their move, they had thoroughly investigated those protecting Shen Yuexin, and Ye Ling was not among them.


    Ye Ling''s presence was just a coincidence.


    Moreover, what could a guy who drove a broken Chery car possibly be capable of?


    They had even nned to kill Shen Yuexin and then dispose of Ye Ling as well, to destroy all evidence.


    "Brother, a few grown men ganging up on a defenseless girl, isn''t that a bit too much?"


    Ye Ling did not let go of the man''s wrist as he spoke coolly.


    "Considering your speed and strength, you must be a skilled fighter, even though I don''t know which force you belong to, you''d better stay out of this."


    The middle-aged man was staring at Ye Ling from a short distance, speaking in a cold voice.


    However, his tone was clearly tinged with a hint of caution.


    In a contest between masters, it''s easy to discern levels of skill.


    From the strength Ye Ling had just demonstrated, the middle-aged man harbored a sense of wariness against Ye Ling.


    "Had it been someone else, I might have let it be, but Shen Yuexin is my betrothed wife. How can I stand by when you dare toy a hand on my wife?"


    After Ye Ling finished speaking, his eyes suddenly turned cold.


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 Chapter 109 Ye Ling鈥檚 Strength

    "Crack!"


    The crisp sound of breaking came from Ye Ling''s hand.


    Immediately after, the man''s face turned pale, and he let out a scream of agony.


    Clearly, Ye Ling had broken his wrist.


    "Bang!"


    Ye Ling curled his lips and, with a size 44 shoe, his footshed out fiercely.


    The man''s chest visibly caved in and he flew over ten meters before harshly hitting the ground, kicking up dust, then remained silent.


    "Too weak."


    Ye Ling clicked his tongue and shook his head, saying, "With this level of strength, you were also thinking of killing my wife? You''re taking yourself too seriously."


    Shen Yuexin stood by, somewhat stunned.


    It wasn''t Ye Ling''s words that shocked her, but his strength.


    She had guessed that Ye Ling was no ordinary man, but who could have thought he would be this strong?


    He was frighteningly strong!


    Meanwhile, Yuan Heng and his twopanions were still moving toward them, dragging their severely injured bodies, and when they saw this scene, their mouths hung open in shock.


    "Is this... could this guy be the legendary Houtian expert?"


    "Impossible, right? Are there really Houtian experts on Earth?"


    "If he isn''t Houtian, how could he possess such terrifying speed?"


    The three exchanged nces as Yuan Heng felt awkwardly like dying.


    He had been full of disdain just moments before, and now he had been thoroughly pped in the face.


    The middle-aged strongman was frowning deeply, involuntarily stepping back a few paces and staring at Ye Ling.


    "What is your name?"


    "What''s it to you?"


    Ye Ling raised an eyebrow, "You''re a man, and an extremely ugly one at that. Why should I tell you my name?"


    "I really don''t advise you to get involved in this mess, or else you''re going to have endless trouble!" the middle-aged man threatened.


    Ye Ling''s feet stomped on the ground, as if he was a donkey.


    But his speed was many times faster than any donkey''s!


    The strongman only felt that one second Ye Ling was ten meters away from him, but the next second, he felt his neck being grasped by arge hand and then violently hoisted up!


    Everyone was stunned!


    If they hadn''t seen it clearly before, they were seeing it clearly now.


    For a moment, they actually saw two Ye Lings!


    One stood in front of Shen Yuexin, and the other in front of the middle-aged strongman!


    Because the one standing in front of Shen Yuexin was clearly an afterimage!


    "Holy shit, an afterimage?!"


    Yuan Heng''s eyes bulged in disbelief, "Damn, only when you surpass the speed of wind do afterimages appear. This guy..."


    As he watched Ye Ling pick the strongman up, he didn''t know what to say.


    At the same time, he deeply understood that Ye Ling''s strength had definitely reached the Houtian level.


    Without being Houtian, one couldn''t have such speed!


    "Are you threatening me?"


    Ye Ling held the man aloft, his gaze icy as he coldly spoke.


    The middle-aged man was almost breathless, the scar on his forehead turned redder, and the veins on his forehead swelled due to theck of air.


    "Let him go!"


    The other two shouted at Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling nced at them indifferently and said, "You''d better shut up, or else, I''ll show you why the flowers are so red."


    Upon hearing this, the two opened their mouths as if they wanted to say something.


    But under Ye Ling''s icy gaze, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.


    "Hey, big brother, I''m talking to you."


    Ye Ling''s palm tightened again, "Are you threatening me?"


    The middle-aged man''s body twitched violently, as if he might pass out from suffocation at any moment.


    At the same time, in his mind, he cursed all of Ye Ling''s ancestors.


    I''m already in your hands, what difference does it make if I threaten you or not?


    "Brother, don''t kill him yet, ask who sent him here," Yuan Heng shouted.


    Ye Ling paused, then with sudden force, threw the middle-aged man onto the ground with a thud.


    "Speak?"


    The middle-aged man breathed heavily, only now realizing how fresh the air was.


    After a moment, he recovered and said through gritted teeth, "I will not tell you..."


    "Bang!"


    Before he could finish speaking, Ye Ling''s foot kicked him more than ten meters away.


    Yuan Heng and the others twitched at the corners of their mouths.


    This guy, isn''t he a bit too ruthless?


    "It doesn''t matter to me if you don''t want to talk, but I will show you exactly how the word ''cruel'' is written."


    Ye Ling said calmly, then walked over to the middle-aged man again.


    Without waiting for the middle-aged man to speak, Ye Ling drew a dagger from his waist.


    Immeditely, he grabbed the middle-aged man''s hand and stabbed the dagger in fiercely!


    "Ahh!!"


    A piercing scream erupted.


    The middle-aged man broke out in a cold sweat on his forehead, his fist about to strike at Ye Ling.


    But his strength, how could itpare to Ye Ling''s? At best, he was only on par with Yuan Heng.


    And although Yuan Heng''s strength surpassed human limits, he hadn''t reached the Houtian level.


    Ye Ling caught the middle-aged man''s fist with ease, his palm formed a de, and True Qi filled the air, instantly severing his fist.


    The severed area was exceptionally smooth, and blood spurted wildly.


    Compared to a dagger, Ye Ling''s True Qi was countless times sharper.


    "Ahh!!"


    Another scream came from the middle-aged man''s mouth.


    "Does it hurt?"


    Ye Ling pulled out the dagger, calmly stating, "I''ll give you another chance. If you still don''t want to talk, I''ll use this dagger to stab in from your wrist. That feeling, well, you wouldn''t want to know, right?"


    Hearing this, even Yuan Heng and the others shuddered violently.


    Perhaps some people are not afraid of death, but absolutely no one is unafraid of torture.


    The middle-aged man''s fist had already been cut off, and the thought of being stabbed there again was excruciating just to imagine.


    "Shoo shoo!"


    Just then, the other two suddenly rushed forward, each brandishing a long knife that seemingly appeared out of nowhere in their hands.


    The speed of these two was extremely fast; not even 10 special forces soldiers in closebat could be their match.


    But daring to attack Ye Ling was clearly an act of seeking death.


    "Quite bold."


    Seeing the two charging at him, Ye Ling slowly stood up, and at the moment the long knife was about to strike him, he suddenly moved!


    No one saw clearly how Ye Ling made his move, only he himself knew, within that brief second, he burst one man''s head with a punch, then snatched the long knife from the man''s hand and turned to strike!


    "Swish!"


    Blood immediately sttered across the sky.


    A head traced a beautiful arc through the air, eventuallynding on the ground.

 Chapter 110: Chapter 110 Chrysanthemum

    "You dare to kill people?!"


    Seeing Ye Ling actually kill those two men with such brutal means, the middle-aged man suddenly bellowed.


    Actually, he was extremely fearful in his heart; this bellow was nothing more than a way to mask his terror.


    People say they are not afraid to die, but who isn''t truly afraid of death?


    "You are a Houtian expert, I admit that I''m no match for you, but you should also know that with your strength, you are still not enough to do as you please on Earth!"


    The middle-aged man shouted loudly, "Just with the overt technology, they could st you into dust, not to mention the hidden tech that those technological superpowers have concealed."


    "So what?"


    Ye Ling looked at the middle-aged man leisurely, saying indifferently, "Do you think anything you''ve said can stop my determination to kill you?"


    "Hmph, you don''t know who I am. If you did, you definitely wouldn''t dare to kill me!"


    The middle-aged man sneered at Ye Ling, seemingly waiting for Ye Ling to ask him about his identity.


    But why would Ye Ling care about that?


    Identity? What a load of crap!


    If Ye Ling truly wanted to kill him, it wouldn''t matter if he were the lord of heaven, he couldn''t escape this fate.


    "Crack!"


    Suddenly, Ye Ling lifted his foot and stomped viciously on the middle-aged man''s leg, then nearly with all the strength he had, gave the man''s leg a "massage."


    "Ahhh!!!"


    The agonizing scream seemed as if it could be heard by the people in Lanshan Vige.


    "You''re not dead yet because I don''t want to kill you, don''t make a choice that''s unfavorable for yourself," Ye Ling said calmly.


    The middle-aged man growled through clenched teeth, "I''ll tell you, I''m from the Holy Spirit Pavilion! There are Houtian experts in the Holy Spirit Pavilion, and even Innate experts! If you dare to kill me, you definitely won''t die a good death!!"


    "Holy Spirit Pavilion?"


    Ye Ling frowned and waved Yuan Heng over.


    Yuan Heng thought Ye Ling wanted to ask him about the Holy Spirit Pavilion and hurriedly said, "Predecessor, the Holy Spirit Pavilion is one of Earth''s cultivation forces with an extremely long existence, it can be imed to be one of the most ancient and mysterious forces on Earth."


    After a pause, Yuan Heng continued, "The Holy Spirit Pavilion indeed has a profound foundation with numerous experts. Although I have never witnessed it myself, ording to legend, the Holy Spirit Pavilion does have Houtian experts, as for Innate... that remains unknown."


    "You hear that?"


    The middle-aged man roared again, "I tell you, this task was personally given by the high echelons of the Holy Spirit Pavilion. Even though I don''t know which power you belong to, you''d better not interfere. If you help me kill Shen Yuexin now, about those two dead men and your attack on me, I can overlook it all!"


    "Bang!"


    Before he finished speaking, Ye Ling kicked him right in the mouth.


    Although he didn''t use True Qi, Ye Ling''s strength was substantial, and he still managed to kick out several of the man''s teeth, along with a mouthful of fresh blood.


    "Idiot."


    Ye Ling nced coldly at the middle-aged man, then turned to look at Yuan Heng, frowning.


    "Did I ask you about the Holy Spirit Pavilion? I called you over to ask if you brought a Mitsubishi knife with you," Ye Ling said.


    "Mitsubishi knife?" Yuan Heng was stunned for a moment.


    "Mitsubishi knife?!!" The middle-aged man''s eyes widened in shock.


    "What... what are you going to do?" the middle-aged man asked tremblingly.


    Ye Ling chuckled sinisterly, "Talking so much with you, and I don''t even know your name. I think this time-wasting chat really isn''t necessary to continue, so it''s about time to pry something useful out of you."


    "Bastard, I will not tell you even if I die!"


    The middle-aged man''s eyes were filled with a murderous intent: "Don''t let me survive and return today, otherwise, I will definitely seek revenge for the humiliation I suffered!"


    "Too stubborn."


    Ye Ling shook his head, taking the three-edged knife passed to him by Yuan Heng.


    This type of three-edged knife didn''t have just one cutting edge like ordinary knives, but rather had three.


    Typically, special forces soldiers would be equipped with such gear during special operations; it was illegal for ordinary people to have them.


    Of course, that was another story for someone like Yuan Heng.


    A standard three-edged knife would be 30 centimeters long, with a very sharp de. In the middle of the de, there would also be three small barbs.


    These barbs could instantly prate any type of flesh, and in terms of sharpness, they were several times more so than the de of the three-edged knife itself.


    If the three-edged knife was stabbed into a person''s body, along with the barbs, it would certainly tear arge wound, almost impossible to stitch closed.


    And if help didn''t arrive in time, the victim could bleed out and die.


    If it were an ordinary knife, even if it were used to stab the middle-aged man ten times, he wouldn''t be afraid, because he knew Ye Ling wouldn''t kill him.


    But it was because Ye Ling wouldn''t kill him that the middle-aged man feared the three-edged knife all the more.


    Surviving under the three-edged knife''s threat was an absolute torture!


    Ye Ling, holding the three-edged knife, walked back and forth around the middle-aged man, murmuring to himself, "Tell me, where should I stab you?"


    "The thigh? No, even if a wound were torn open there, it wouldn''t hurt much."


    "The arm? Forget it, I might as well just cripple your hand directly."


    "The chest? Even less likely, what if you bleed out? I certainly don''t want you to die yet."


    "So the only choice is..."


    With that, Ye Ling''s gaze fell on the area between the middle-aged man''s legs and his waist.


    What''s there? Any normal person would know.


    Seeing Ye Ling''s gaze turn towards him, the middle-aged man shuddered and scrambled backward.


    "What... what are you going to do?"


    The middle-aged man asked, trembling.


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    He really couldn''t imagine what it would be like to be stabbed there with the three-edged knife.


    Shen Yuexin stood not far away, following Ye Ling''s gaze, eventually resting on a certain part of the middle-aged man.


    She couldn''t help but frown, but then a cold expression appeared on her face.


    To Shen Yuexin, any enemy deserved to die.


    And those like the middle-aged man who had ambushed her deserved death all the more.


    "Guess what I''m going to do?"


    Ye Ling toyed with the three-edged knife in his hand, saying with a smile, "I''ll tell you, I''m going to... stab your chrysanthemum!"


    "I''m telling you, people from Holy Spirit Pavilion are already on their way here, I''m not joking with you, it''s still not toote for you to stop!"


    As he spoke, the middle-aged man spat out a chip from his mouth.


    The chip was broken, but it was shing a red light continuously, clearly amunication device.


    "A sensor!"


    Yuan Heng recognized the device, his expression immediately darkened.


    "Senior, this guy is right; he must have already used the sensor to inform others of his current situation. If there are others from Holy Spirit Pavilion nearby, they will definitelye quickly. We shouldn''t stay here long!"


    Yuan Heng hastily said.

 Chapter 111: Chapter 110: Robbed of 3.3 Billion

    "It doesn''t matter."


    Ye Ling nced at the middle-aged strong man and said with a smile, "I''ve been waiting for them toe."


    "What if the Holy Spirit Pavilion really does have Innate expertsing? How will we handle it?" Yuan Heng said anxiously.


    The middle-aged strong man also hurriedly said, "Aren''t you afraid of our Holy Spirit Pavilion''s Innate experts?"


    "Let me analyze this."


    Ye Ling said indifferently, "Given the current level of Spiritual Energy on Earth, advancing to Innate should be very difficult. Even if there really are Innate experts, they must represent the profound foundation of a major power, and such experts, how could they easily make an appearance?"


    "Moreover, as a nation, Huaxia has a thorough understanding and control over these major powers. Even if they are powerful, they cannot actwlessly. After all, Huaxia is a society governed by the rule ofw, isn''t it?"


    "Then, these forces are not part of Huaxia, they must be in a hostile state with Huaxia. Even if there are Innate experts, they must be under Huaxia''s surveince. If they make any move, how could Huaxia sit by and ignore it?"


    "Considering all the above conditions, it is impossible for Innate experts toe."


    There was another sentence Ye Ling didn''t say¡ªthat as long as no Innate experts came, he wasn''t afraid!


    Ye Ling was now in the middle stage of Houtian. With the strength of his True Qi from the Nine Nether Emperor Technique, he couldpletely match a True Cultivator in thete stage of Houtian.


    Plus, with those Jade Talismans that Ye Ling had crafted, even if a True Cultivator at the pinnacle of Houtian came along, Ye Ling wouldn''t lose.


    In an era where no Innate showed up, with Ye Ling''s strength, he could absolutely sweep away anyone.


    The middle-aged strong man''s face changed repeatedly after hearing Ye Ling''s analysis.


    Ye Ling''s analysis was indeed on point, and most importantly, how could an Innate expert possibly appear on behalf of such small fry like them?


    "Uncle, my analysis isn''t wrong, is it?"


    Ye Ling looked towards the middle-aged strong man.


    Upon hearing this, the middle-aged strong man snorted coldly, turned his head, and stopped paying attention to Ye Ling.


    "I''m giving you onest chance, a chance to keep your ''chrysanthemum'' intact."


    Ye Ling''s voice started to turn chilling as he said, "The Holy Spirit Pavilion couldn''t havee to kill Shen Yuexin without a reason. Moreover, for someone with your strength, the price must be high. Tell me, who exactly sent you?"


    The middle-aged strong man didn''t utter a word, as if he really was like he said, willing to die before speaking.


    "Alright, you won''t talk, huh?"


    Ye Ling ran out of patience, suddenly stepped forward, and with a p of his palm, his True Qi surged out, directly entering the middle-aged strong man''s body.


    "Thump thump!"


    At that moment, dull thumping sounds came from within the middle-aged strong man''s body.


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    What made him most desperate was that all his meridians... had beenpletely destroyed!


    Although the middle-aged strong man hadn''t fully be a True Cultivator, reaching this step had been extremely difficult, and he might have had the potential to enter Houtian.


    But Ye Ling''s attack hadpletely robbed the middle-aged strong man of any chance to cultivate, which was more painful to him than death itself.


    "I''ll kill you, you bastard!!!"


    In a roar, the middle-aged strong man lunged at Ye Ling.


    "Already crippled by me, and you can still jump around?"


    Ye Ling flipped the middle-aged strong man''s body over and the tri-edge knife in his hand directly stabbed toward his buttocks.


    "Wait!"


    But just at that moment, the middle-aged strong man suddenly spoke up.


    How could he truly not be afraid?


    The thought of having one''s ''chrysanthemum'' punctured by a tri-edge knife was shiver-inducing.


    "What a pity, I''ve never stabbed someone else''s ''chrysanthemum'' before, and it seems I won''t have the chance again."


    Ye Ling sighed and shook his head, saying, "My patience is limited, so if you have something to say, say it quickly."


    "It was Hu Cheng; it was Hu Cheng who hired us to kill Shen Yuexin, and this matter has absolutely nothing to do with the Holy Spirit Pavilion. When we take on such tasks, we don''t need to inform the Holy Spirit Pavilion."


    "So you still im it was amand from the high ranks of the Holy Spirit Pavilion?"


    Ye Ling frowned and said, "I''m a person who really dislikes being deceived or threatened, and you''ve done both of those things."


    "You said that as long as I told you, you would let me go!" the middle-aged strong man shouted.


    Ye Ling blinked, "Did I say that?"


    "You!"


    The middle-aged strong man was suddenly seething with anger, but after thinking it through carefully, he realized that Ye Ling indeed hadn''t said so!


    "But I also don''t want to kill."


    Ye Ling''s eyes spun around as he spoke, "Presumably, as a top-notch assassin like yourself, killing a person would yield quite a handsome reward, right? Take killing Shen Yuexin, for example, how much money would they pay you?"


    "10 billion!"


    The middle-aged strong man had bepletely honest and said obediently, "If Shen Yuexin were just an ordinary corporate president, there wouldn''t be any need for so much money. But considering her connections to the Shen Family of the Imperial Capital, among the Four Great Families, the price is much higher."


    "Oh?"


    Ye Ling nced at Shen Yuexin and then said to the middle-aged strong man, "Well, I don''t want to make things difficult for you, and I don''t want to kill you either. After all, I am aw-abiding good citizen of Huaxia. If you can devote all your money to me, I''ll let you go."


    "Okay, I can give you all my money, and all my money is in a private bank, avable instantly!" the middle-aged strong man hurriedly said.


    What he hoped for most now was to save his life.


    As for the money, he could earn it again if it was gone.


    Even though he had been crippled by Ye Ling, with his background, he could still be a second-tier assassin.


    "Great!"


    Ye Ling pped his hands, "My bank ount is XXXXXX..., so will you transfer the money now? I just love money so much!"


    "Alright alright alright."


    The middle-aged strong man hurriedly took out his cell phone and fumbled with trembling hands until Ye Ling''s phone immediately received a message.


    "Let me count it: one, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand... billion, ten billion..."


    "Is it a total of 33 billion?" Ye Ling asked.


    "That''s all I have; it''s everything I own, for real, I''m not lying to you!"


    The middle-aged strong man was nearly in tears. The 33 billion might not be his entire fortune as he imed, but it was the umtion of a major part of his life''s earnings!


    To hand it over so easily would disturb anyone''s equilibrium.


    "Fine then."


    Ye Ling nodded and added, "I''ll take the money, and I won''t take your life either. But you''d best make sure those people from the Holy Spirit Pavilion you brought here all leave, or else, even if I have to search to the ends of the earth, I will kill you."


    "Yes, yes, yes!"


    "Get out!"


    Hearing this, the middle-aged strong man grabbed the lifeline presented, didn''t say another word, and started running off into the distance.


    As for how to notify those from the Holy Spirit Pavilion who were on their way, he must have had his own methods.


    "Bang!"


    After he left, Ye Ling released two strands of True Qi.


    These two strands of True Qi carried the attribute of mes, directly incinerating the two corpses into nothingness.


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 Chapter 112: Chapter 111: Bought Another 3 Luxury Cars

    As for the other two who had previously been knocked unconscious by Ye Ling, they naturally received a good thrashing after Ye Ling woke them up.


    Of course, the purpose of the thrashing was not to let them escape, but...


    Robbery!


    What dissatisfied Ye Ling was that these two guys were weaker than the middle-aged man, and clearly had less wealth as well.


    The two of them together only amounted to 2.4 billion.


    Of course, 2.4 billion, plus the middle-aged man''s 3.3 billion, totaled 5.7 billion; for anyone, having such a fortune would be more than enough to live on Earth.


    However, Ye Ling certainly wasn''t satisfied, as for him, the amount of money needed to increase his cultivation was just too much.


    "You really know how to make money,ting over 5 billion with just a few words, faster than my earning speed."


    Shen Yuexin approached and said in a clear voice.


    Perhaps it was because Ye Ling had saved her, at this moment, Shen Yuexin''s tone when speaking to Ye Ling was no longer as icy as before.


    "No matter how fast I make money, I''m not as quick as you. Besides, I can''t always use this method, can I?"


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes and spoke again, "Now we understand that a person named Hu Cheng wants to kill you, do you know him?"


    "Of course, I know him."


    Shen Yuexin''s face immediately turned cold: "Hu Cheng is also a member of the Huamei Group''s board of directors, but he holds very few shares and can''t even rank in the top five. If you''re telling me he wants to kill me, I absolutely don''t believe it."


    "What you mean is¡­ Hu Cheng is just a scapegoat?" Ye Ling frowned and asked.


    "Yes."


    Shen Yuexin nodded: "That old man Hu Cheng is really getting on in years, and his mind isn''t clear anymore. If I really had died this time, I''m afraid the person behind this would have gone after him next."


    "So who do you think is the real person who wants to kill you?" Ye Ling asked again.


    "Without evidence, I won''t make usations. After all, there are just too many people eyeing my position. Even though I have my suspicions, they are only suspicions."


    "So we let the other party get off scot-free?"


    "Do you think I am the kind of person who would take a loss lying down?"


    Shen Yuexin looked at Ye Ling, "Anyone who dares to take a hit on me must be prepared to end up in the morgue. I, Shen Yuexin, didn''t get to where I am today by doing nothing."


    "Fine, you handle it your way."


    Ye Ling thought for a moment and then said to Yuan Heng and the others, "Yuan Heng, you take those two to the hospital first. Just drive my car, since we have no other vehicles avable now."


    "Senior, is that really okay?"


    Yuan Heng, now extremely respectful towards Ye Ling, continued, "We are covered in blood; what if we dirty your car?"


    "What''s more important, life or the car?" Ye Ling said.


    Hearing this, Yuan Heng immediately put on an extremely touched expression.


    However, Ye Ling''s next sentence made him copse.


    "Of course, the car is important too. My car was also impacted in the explosion just now and must have suffered some damage. Once your cars are repaired, just give me any one of them, won''t that do?"


    "That''s true."


    Yuan Heng''s mouth twitched hard, but he didn''t say anything more and drove off with the two men.


    This time, Ye Ling had saved their lives; although it felt like taking advantage, they had plenty of money, and they could certainly afford to gift a vehicle like an X6 or a Range Rover.


    "Those cars have all been tampered with, and I''m not nning to keep them. If you like them, you can have them all," Shen Yuexin said.


    Ye Ling''s eyes widened, "Really?"


    Seeing Shen Yuexin nod, Ye Ling couldn''t help but sigh in admiration, "She truly lives up to being the president of Huamei Group, so generous in giving. The total value of these cars is at least 10 million, and she''s just giving them away like that."


    "But I don''t need that many. Just give me three. I want two Range Rover Vogues and that red BMW X6; consider it repayment for saving your life. How about that?"


    "Do as you see fit."


    Shen Yuexin''s words were extremely brief but very decisive.


    "How about this, to show my gratitude, why don''t you stay at my ce tonight?" Ye Ling suggested.


    Shen Yuexin couldn''t help but turn her head to look at Ye Ling, "Stay at your house?"


    Even someone as thick-skinned as Ye Ling couldn''t help but blush under Shen Yuexin''s stare.


    Still, he endured it and said, "Yeah! Where else could you stay?"


    "If I stay at your house, should I be thanking you, or should you be thanking me?" Shen Yuexin asked.


    "Damn, what do you mean by that? I invited you to my house, and there''s no other implication."


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes and said, "Look, all your cars are still under repair, and my car has been driven away. You have no way of getting back to Donghai, and it''s already getting dark. Even if you find another car, it will take hours to go back and forth. Why bother with all that?"


    "The most important thing is, you''ve just been through a life-and-death crisis. I was able to protect you once, but I can''t be there to protect you every moment, can I?"


    "Although I know you''re using reverse psychology on me, I still have to believe you."


    Shen Yuexin stared at Ye Ling for a while before she finally spoke slowly.


    Ye Ling''s heart pounded wildly. He found talking with Shen Yuexin to be incredibly pressurizing.


    This woman was nothing like Liu Qiao''er, who was innocent, cute, and a bit dumb. Compared to Liu Qiao''er, Shen Yuexin was astute to the point of death, seeing through everything at a nce.


    If it weren''t for Ye Ling''s unusually thick skin, he really couldn''t have withstood the pressure from Shen Yuexin.


    It was precisely because of this that Ye Ling felt an even stronger desire to conquer Shen Yuexin!


    As they headed back the way they came and passed by the cars, Shen Yuexin told the people repairing them, "After you fix them, bring me the keys to that red X6 and two keys for the Range Rovers."


    "Understood, President Shen."


    "You really get things done efficiently. After being poor for so long, I can finally see what it feels like to drive luxury cars~" Ye Lingughed heartily.


    "You, poor?"


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    Shen Yuexin nced at Ye Ling and added, "Besides, a Vogue and an X6 don''t really count as luxury cars, right? With your wealth, even a Bugatti would be easy for you to buy."


    "Yeah, once I''ve robbed... erm, earned a bit more, I''ll consider getting a Bugatti," Ye Ling said.


    Why buy luxury cars?


    Many people would say it''s because they''refortable.


    Comfort my ass!


    It''s just for two simple words¡ªshowing off!


    Ye Ling never denied that he liked to show off; he loved luxury cars, it''s as simple as that.


    As the two of them were heading towards the vige, there were quite a few people heading out as well.


    They had all heard the huge explosion and naturally wanted to go see what had happened.


    Li Dazhu was also among them. When Ye Ling saw him, he grabbed him and said with a secretive smile, "Dazhu, there''s nothing to see. Come to my ce, I''ll give you a giftter."

 Chapter 113: Chapter 112 Discussing the Contract

    ```


    "What kind of gift?"


    Li Dazhu said, "Don''t pull me; I still need to go see what happened. That noise was so loud, could it have been a bomb exploding?"


    "Yeah, exactly."


    Ye Ling nodded as he walked.


    "Exactly?!"


    Li Dazhu instantly widened his eyes: "How do you know? What happened?"


    "Someone tried to murder my future wife, but I stopped them, so my wife ns to marry me."


    Ye Ling said this with a face that didn''t blush at all, his skin was thicker than a donkey''s.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Yuexin immediately frowned: "Stop talking nonsense."


    "Hehe..."


    Ye Ling winked at Li Dazhu.


    Though Li Dazhu was simple and honest, he wasn''t stupid and understood what Ye Ling meant, so he also chuckled sheepishly.


    As for the lewd, roguish grins on their faces, Shen Yuexin truly didn''t know what to say.


    After returning home, Wang Shufen was very inquisitive. When she learned that Shen Yuexin had nearly been in danger, she couldn''t help but break out in a cold sweat for her.


    "Ms. Shen, why not have a cigarette to calm your nerves?"


    Li Dazhu said, and actually extended a cigarette towards Shen Yuexin.


    "I don''t smoke," said Shen Yuexin.


    At the same time, Shen Yuexin gave Ye Ling a sidelong nce, thinking to herself that he truly was cut from the same cloth.


    "Oh, then I''ll smoke it myself."


    Li Dazhu lighted the cigarette and then said to Ye Ling, "Lingzi, you still haven''t told me what gift you''re going to give me."


    "It''ll arrive soon; you''re going to love it," Ye Ling said with a mysterious smile.


    Sure enough, half an hourter, someone came to Ye Ling''s house.


    "Ms. Shen, here are the keys you requested."


    Shen Yuexin nodded slightly: "Just leave them here."


    "The car has been repaired. Shall we drive you back?" the person asked.


    "No need."


    Before Shen Yuexin could speak, Ye Ling waved his hand grandly: "My wife is staying here tonight, I''ll take her tomorrow. You guys go back first."


    "This..."


    The person hesitated, looking at Shen Yuexin, while thinking to themselves: Wife? What wife? Could it be... Ms. Shen is this guy''s wife?


    Impossible!


    Ms. Shen is famously aloof. Indeed, there are many who like her, but there''s never been any gossip about her.


    In fact, many believe that Ms. Shen... doesn''t like men!


    But now, how did she be this guy''s wife? Could it be a secret marriage?


    But that didn''t make sense either. With Ms. Shen''s wealth, she could buy half of Donghai City, so why would she stay in such a godforsaken ce?


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    "Yes, I''m staying here tonight. You can go back first."


    Shen Yuexin thought for a moment, then spoke up.


    As Ye Ling said, even though the car was fixed, what if there were other dangers waiting for her?


    The people Shen Yuexin trusted most were Yuan Heng''s three; as for the other so-called bodyguards, she didn''t trust them at all.


    But now, with Yuan Heng''s trio hospitalized, she could only rely on Ye Ling.


    Of course, Ye Ling alone was worth ten, twenty Yuan Hengs.


    "Understood."


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    The person respectfully acknowledged and left.


    However, his heart was extremely shocked because Shen Yuexin... hadn''t actually refuted anything Ye Ling said!


    Such an urrence was as rare as snow in June, sows climbing trees, or dogs catching mice¡ªextraordinarily rare!


    "Don''t spout nonsense in front of the employees in the future, it affects my image within the group."


    After the person left, Shen Yuexin finally spoke.


    Ye Ling curled his lips but said nothing more.


    Wang Shufen looked at Ye Ling and then at Shen Yuexin, feeling a burst of joy in her heart.


    She had always adored Shen Yuexin, so if the two of them could make it work, that would naturally be the best!


    "Miss Shen, you two sit here for a while, I''m going to buy some groceries and make a few new dishes tonight."


    As she spoke, Wang Shufen nudged Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling knew Wang Shufen was hinting that she was out of money.


    When Ye Ling arrived at the door with Wang Shufen, he took out some red banknotes from his pocket and said, "Mom, take this money first, I didn''t bring much cash, but there''s plenty in the bank card, feel free to spend."


    "Lingzi, tell Mom, what do you really do outside? Are you working or doing business? Howe you have so much money?"


    Wang Shufen looked at Ye Ling with concern and said, "Mom tells you, we are honest people, and we should do honest things. It doesn''t matter if we have no money, but we can''t lose our conscience, you know?"


    "Mom, rest assured, I''ve always been doing business with Shen Yuexin, and I earned this money just like that. Don''t be afraid, just spend it," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    "Speaking of Miss Shen, Mom really can''t believe it. Such a young girl holding such a high position? Even the head of the police station in our vige is so respectful to her, she must be quite formidable, huh?"


    "Formidable? She''s more than that."


    Ye Ling said, "Mom, as long as she wishes it, it''s not just a small district police station, even the chief of the Donghai City Public Security Bureau would have to nod and bow to her."


    He wasn''t wrong; with just one word from Shen Yuexin, tens of thousands in Donghai City would lose their jobs¡ªwhat''s a Public Security Bureau chief inparison?


    The entire Donghai City had to worship her like a deity.


    This was a society where money ruled all; someone like Shen Yuexin, standing at the pinnacle of humanity, could shake the whole Donghai City with a mere stomp of her foot.


    Wang Shufen didn''t ask any more questions and left to buy groceries.


    After returning home, Ye Ling grabbed a Land Rover key and tossed it to Li Dazhu, "Here, this is your gift."


    Li Dazhu caught the key, looked at it again and again, and finally uttered a few words.


    "It''s very realistic..."


    "Realistic your grandpa! This is real, alright?"


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes so hard he almost spat blood.


    "Really?"


    Li Dazhu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "You''re saying this is real?! This is really a Land Rover key?! But what do you mean by giving it to me?"


    He had already guessed it, but he couldn''t quite believe it.


    Li Dazhu''s childhood dream was to own a Land Rover; his passion for cars was difficult for ordinary people to understand.


    But Land Rovers were too expensive, the cheapest cost five to six hundred thousand; how could Li Dazhu afford it?


    In fact, this high-end car, not only Li Dazhu, but many people couldn''t afford it.


    "Out of respect for my wife, I''m giving this car to you," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    Shen Yuexin was at a loss for words and simply stopped paying attention.


    "Damn! You''re giving me a Land Rover?!!"


    Li Dazhu''s eyes bulged out in disbelief.


    "Consider it a gift from me, and also from my wife because this car was hers. We each have one now."


    Ye Ling stood up, grabbed Li Dazhu, and said with a smile, "Come on, don''t you want to get those contracts back? Let''s go now, and we''ll take this Land Rover."


    "I''ll go too."


    Shen Yuexin also stood up.

 Chapter 114: Chapter 113: The Villages Spent Money, Now Yours?

    The vigemittee of Lanshan Vige is located in the center of the vige, a three-story small building whose interior decoration,pared to those ordinary houses in Lanshan Vige, can be called luxurious, the disparity was simply too great.


    In the big yard of the vigemittee, there parked an Audi A6, a Mercedes-Benz E-ss, and several Volkswagen sedans among others.


    In fact, in a ce like Lanshan Vige, even driving an ordinary car was quite a status symbol; for example, when Ye Ling returned, even though he was driving a Chery, it attracted many envious nces.


    The number of people in the vige who owned a car could be counted on one hand, which highlighted just how poor Lanshan Vige was.


    But inside this vigemittee courtyard, there were quite a few cars parked out in the open, and among them, the Audi A6 and the Mercedes-Benz E-ss,pared to ordinary cars, definitely qualified as luxury vehicles.


    "Whose cars are these?"


    The Range Rover stopped at the entrance of the vigemittee building, driven by Li Dazhu. Ye Ling asked.


    "Who else could they belong to?"


    Li Dazhu sneered, "That Mercedes-Benz E-ss is Li Kun''s, the Audi A6 is said to be a government car, and those Volkswagens and whatnot belong to Li Lin, Li Cheng, Lan Shumei, and others."


    "Li Lin? Li Cheng? They''re Li Kun''s real brothers, right?" Ye Ling frowned.


    "Yeah, Li Kun is the Party Secretary, Li Lin the Vige Chief, Li Cheng the vige ountant, and Lan Shumei is Li Kun''s wife and also the director of the Women''s Federation in the vige," Li Dazhu said.


    "It seems like all the somewhat powerful positions in our vige are upied by their family. They''re siphoning off the benefits without anyone being the wiser!"


    A cold smile appeared on Ye Ling''s face.


    "You don''t have to feel it''s unfair. That''s just how it is now. Those without the means think these corrupt officials are oppressing themon people; those with the means be corrupt with them."


    Shen Yuexin, sitting in the backseat, spoke indifferently.


    "I don''t feel it''s unfair."


    Ye Ling shook his head and said, "I don''t care if they oppress other people, but when they bully my family and my brothers, then I must intervene."


    "I''ve started recording with my phone. Dazhu, when you go in, just ask for the contract, and ignore everything else."


    Li Dazhu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Li Kun keeps more than a dozen good-for-nothing young thugs around. If anything serious happens, just the three of us... it might be difficult, right?"


    "Are you scared?"


    Ye Ling red at Li Dazhu and said, "That''s unexpected. You used to be fearless, howe you''ve regressed with age?"


    "Damn, I would be afraid of these sons of bitches?"


    Li Dazhu nced at Shen Yuexin and said, "What I mean is, we should first take the Miss Shen back home. Just the two of us, we can make a scene however we want, and the worst-case scenario is getting beaten up."


    "Don''t worry about me, they wouldn''t darey a hand on me," Shen Yuexin said calmly.


    Li Dazhu smacked his forehead, "Right, even Captain Ma treated you with such respect, if Li Kun and his lot knew your identity, they wouldn''t dare let out a fart."


    "Buzz~"


    Li Dazhu pressed the gas pedal, and the Range Rover''s engine immediately roared, sending the vehicle charging into the yard.


    Inside the yard, there were quite a few people loitering around, looking very young, but all dressed in trendy clothes. At a nce, there were more than ten of them, most with cigarettes dangling from their mouths.


    Seeing the Range Rover drive in, their eyes lit up; after all, it was a luxury car worth a million.


    However, upon seeing the people who got out of the car, they all paused in surprise.


    "Is that him?"


    "I think his name is Li Dazhu, right?"


    "The vige hasn''t even been demolished yet, where did he get the money to buy such an expensive car?"


    A youngd came running over with a cheeky smile, "Is that you, Brother Dazhu? Nice car, when did you get it?"


    "It was given to me by someone else."


    Li Dazhu replied irritably.


    He clearly remembered how, when Li Kun withheld his contract and he got angry, these youngds had all surrounded him.


    The one who spoke was at the forefront, so Li Dazhu''s memory was particrly fresh.


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    Now they see him driving a Range Rover and they call him ''Big Brother Dazhu''?


    "Big Brother Dazhu is really something. If only someone would gift me a luxury car like this," said the young man.


    "Bro, could you please tell me if Li Kun is inside?"


    Ye Ling wound down the window and waved to the young man.


    "Oh, you mean Secretary Li? He''s inside."


    The young man said, "Big Brother, do you need him for something? Should I go and give him a heads-up?"


    "No need."


    Ye Ling and Li Dazhu got out of the car, with Shen Yuexin following them.


    When the young man caught sight of Shen Yuexin, his eyes suddenly lit up.


    The other dozen or so people also had their eyes shining, their gaze lingering on Shen Yuexin and refusing to move away.


    Seeing this, Ye Ling scoffed but did not say much.


    The three of them entered the building and went straight to the office of the vigemittee secretary, not even knocking before entering.


    Unexpectedly, not only Li Kun was inside, but there was also a young girl.


    This girl appeared to be around twenty-three or twenty-four, sitting on Li Kun''sp with flushed cheeks and her head bowed shyly.


    Meanwhile, Li Kun''s hands were moving up and down her body; it was clear they were engaged in some indecent act.


    The entrance of Ye Ling and the others caught the two in the office by surprise.


    "Secretary Li, enjoying yourself, I see..." Ye Ling said with a faint smile.


    Li Kun and the girl both snapped back to reality.


    Quickly standing up, the girl straightened her clothes.


    Li Kun''s expression darkened as he said, "Xiao Yun, go outside for a bit."


    "Okay."


    With a soft reply and flushed with embarrassment, the girl hurried out.


    "Li Dazhu?"


    After the girl left, Li Kun looked at Li Dazhu with dissatisfaction and said, "What''s this, barging in without even knocking? Where are your manners?"


    "If we had knocked, wouldn''t we have missed this scene?"


    Li Dazhu didn''t speak, but Ye Ling interjected, "Secretary Li, you''re not so young anymore, yet your desire is still so strong to be doing such things in broad daylight. It seems to me that you should have a bed in here too!"


    "You''re Ye Ling, right?" Li Kun frowned at Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling smiled and nodded, "I''m ttered that Secretary Li still remembers me. I thought only young girls were in your sight."


    Hearing this, Li Kun''s face grew even more somber.


    "What are you here for? If you have something to say, say it quick. I still have paperwork to deal with."


    "Secretary Li doesn''t look too busy to me. Howe the moment we arrive, you need to deal with paperwork?" Ye Lingmented.


    Li Kun showed a chilling intent as he red at Ye Ling, "What''s with the sarcastic tone? Speak your mind quickly, or get out immediately."


    "Get out?"


    Ye Ling suddenly raised his voice, "Isn''t this vigemittee built with the vige''s money? And now it''s be your own? You tell me to get out and I just leave? Am I not a viger of Lanshan Vige?"

 Chapter 115: Chapter 114: Whoever Dares to Come Over, Ill Cripple Them

    "Snap!"


    Li Kun mmed his hand on the table and stood up, his voice stern as he said, "Ye Ling, Li Dazhu, what are you doinging here and causing a scene?"


    "Causing a scene? You think this is us causing a scene?"


    Ye Ling replied indifferently, "That''sughable, really interesting. Just now, you were saying this ce was built by the vige and belongs to the entire Lanshan Vige. Now you''re acting like it''s your personal property?"


    "I remember, you followed your mother and married into here, didn''t you?"


    Li Kun sneered, "In that case, you don''t count as a viger of Lanshan Vige. Why bother talking about such nonsense?"


    "Secretary Li really has a short memory. When I first came here with my mom, we moved our household registration over. And now, just like that, you want to drive me out of Lanshan Vige?"


    "Save it, I don''t have time to waste here chatting with you."


    Li Kun pointed outside to the group of more than ten young guys loitering around and said, "You all should know what kind of person I, Li Kun, am, right? Don''t push me into a corner, or else the consequences won''t be something you can handle."


    "Wow damn, why am I so scared?"


    Ye Ling''s eyes narrowed, "Of course, I know what kind of person Secretary Li is! Corrupt and shameless, harassing virtuous women in broad daylight, leading the moral decline of themunity as the vige secretary. Tell me, Secretary Li, do I not understand you well enough?"


    "You''re here to pick a fight today, aren''t you?" Li Kun''s face suddenly turned furious.


    "Secretary Li, actually, we don''t have any other business today, we just want to get back thosend sale contracts of mine," Li Dazhu finally spoke.


    "Contracts? What contracts?" Li Kun feigned ignorance.


    "The contracts for thend transactions I had with the vigers. Secretary Li, you''ve always had them under your control. Recently, I found out that the vigemittee has no right to withhold my contracts, so I''vee to get them," Li Dazhu said.


    "Dazhu, aren''t you being funny? When did I ever withhold your contracts? Didn''t you say you wanted them kept safe with me? And now you''re using me falsely, what''s your intention?"


    Li Kun red at Li Dazhu, fury burning in his heart.


    He really hadn''t expected Li Dazhu to have the audacity toe and demand the contracts, thinking the group of young guys casually strolling outside were vegetarians?


    Many of these young guys were from out of town, fearless of heaven and earth, none older than 23, in their hot-blooded prime. When they fought, they were ferociously relentless.


    Li Kun was wealthy, and they were strong; in theirbined corruption, Li Kun''s bad reputation had spread far and wide, with few daring to cross him.


    "When did I ever say they were to be kept safe with you?" Li Dazhu''s brows furrowed at once.


    "Look at your memory, forgetting your own words already?" said Li Kun.


    Ye Ling just stood by, sneering, thinking to himself: Li Kun is indeed an old fox. Being able to hold the position of vige secretary, he obviously is quite calcting. Knowing that Ye Ling and the others would set a trap for him, he spoke in a watertight manner, leaving no room for criticism.


    "You!"


    Li Dazhu was not very cunning, and for a moment, he didn''t know what to say in his defense against Li Kun.


    "Fine, let''s say the contracts were kept safe here," Ye Ling spoke up and addressed Li Kun, "Then, Secretary Li, since Dazhu chose to keep them here, there should be no problem getting them back, right?"


    "Of course, there''s no problem, but..."


    Li Kun looked intently at Li Dazhu and said, "Any item kept at the vigemittee is subject to a certain storage fee. As for how much this fee is, Dazhu, you should know."


    "I know your fucking ''understanding''!"


    Li Dazhu had nowhere near that level of patience, and immediately pointed at Li Kun and cursed, "Son of a bitch, ''storage fee''? Storing your motherfucking insults! Do you think I don''t know what you''re really thinking? Over these years, as the vige secretary, haven''t you fucking exploited us vigers enough?"


    "How have I exploited the vigers? If I exploited them, would they still elect me as vige secretary?" Li Kun responded grimly.


    "You don''t deserve the face given to you, oh ''fuck your mother,'' when it was time to select the vige secretary, nobody was willing to choose you, but did you fucking let the vigers choose? With the mountains high and the emperor far away, nobody could control you, you just fucking elected yourself, and us elect you? If we had a choice, we''d pick a dog over you!"


    "Li Dazhu, watch yournguage!" Li Kun shouted loudly.


    "Fuck your mother''s stinking c*nt, I''m cursing you, what about it?" Li Dazhu shot back piercingly.


    "You''re tough."


    Pointing at Li Dazhu, Li Kun said, "Originally, considering we''re all from the same vige, I didn''t want to touch you, but you''re fucking asking for it, so don''t me me for being ruthless!"


    Clearly, Li Kun could no longer hold back.


    Indeed, as Li Dazhu had said, with the mountains high and the emperor far away, barely any higher-ups woulde down to inspect this poor ravine. Li Kun was the local emperor, the despot here.


    Who else would dare talk to him like Li Dazhu did?


    Unable to bear it any longer, Li Kun stopped holding back!


    As for Li Dazhu and the others setting a trap for him?


    Ridiculous, Li Kun was no fool; after beating these three, he would naturally search them thoroughly. Even if there were no recordings or videos, Li Dazhu and his gang could forget about getting their phones back.


    "Everyone, get in here!" Li Kun yelled toward the window. Experience new stories on §Þ??


    The youngds outside had already heard Li Dazhu''s cursing and were ready. At Li Kun''s shout, they swarmed in immediately.


    "Fuck your mother''s M!"


    Before the youths couldy a hand, Li Dazhu was a step ahead, delivering a fierce kick to Li Kun.


    No matter what, Li Kun was over forty and didn''t have the stature of Li Dazhu, so how could he beat Li Dazhu?


    He yelped instantly and mmed against the wall.


    "Li Dazhu, you motherfucker, dare to hit me?!" Li Kun roared as he got up.


    "Hit you? I''m going to fucking cripple you today!"


    Li Dazhu said and charged forward again.


    "What the fuck are you all standing around for? Start beating them up!"


    Li Kun''s face contorted as he shouted, "Leave the woman for me, as for these two guys, beat them to death!"


    Regarding Shen Yuexin, the breathtakingly beautiful woman, Li Kun had noticed her the moment she came in, though he had not shown it too explicitly.


    "Whoever darese at me, I''ll cripple them."


    Ye Ling moved forward indifferently, a knife having appeared in his hand at some unknown time.


    It was that Mitsubishi knife!

 Chapter 116: Chapter 115: Chrysanthemum Knife!

    The Mitsubishi knife was shimmering brightly, and the sunlight streaming through the window gleamed on the tri-sided de, reflecting into the eyes of those young gang members.


    This sharp, dazzling light immediately made them all shiver.


    The key wasn''t the de itself but the three ck hooks!


    Those hooks... were absolutely the perfect tools for "hooking chrysanthemums"!


    Yes, the young ones were many, and Ye Ling was just one person. It didn''t matter that he had a Mitsubishi knife; even if he had arge cleaver, it would be no use. He would eventually be taken down.


    But one must also consider that before going down, he would surely strike with all his might, dealing a blow to himself and his attackers!


    Who would want to take that hit?


    Who the hell would dare take that hit!


    Your next read is at §Þ??


    So, for a moment, more than a dozen guys just stood there, absolutely rigid, not daring to move a muscle.


    "Ahhh!"


    "Damn it!"


    "It hurts!"


    The vigemittee building was somewhat silent at that moment, but within that silence, Li Kun''s shrill screams were particrly ear-piercing.


    Li Dazhu might have been honest, but when it came to fighting, he was utterly fearless, kicking one blow after another, resulting in Li Kun unable to even get up, stamped until his face was bloody.


    That feeling...


    Well, to describe Li Dazhu''s mood at the time, it was like stepping on something disgusting.


    "If this keeps up, Secretary Li will be beaten to death."


    The dozen or so youngsters nced at each other, and suddenly, a few in front grabbed a chair, held it in front of them, and charged towards Ye Ling.


    "A bunch of bastards, today your chrysanthemums are going to explode."


    Ye Ling shook his head, and just as the youngster with the chair was about to rush at him, he suddenly lifted his leg, and his size 44 foot nted squarely onto the chair.


    It looked as if it might not have much force, and even a sneer appeared on the youngster''s face¡ªthe chair, after all, was made of solid wood.


    But his sneer had not fully spread before there was a crack.


    Immediately after, the youngster''s consciousness blurred.


    He had never been on a ne, yet at that moment, he truly experienced the feeling of flying.


    The next moment, he also experienced the sensation of a ne crash.


    "Thud!"


    A huge, muffled sound echoed, and the other youngsters were dumbfounded.


    They saw the chair shatter, and the youngster who was kicked lying on the ground, lifeless or dead was anyone''s guess.


    As for the wall he crashed into, although the ster hade off over time, what did a few bricks matter?


    What kind of strength was this? Or better yet...


    Was this guy still human?!


    He was simply a beast! A beast!!!


    "Come on, keep iting."


    Ye Ling casually took out a cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and then blew out a smoke ring.


    That look... really, you wouldn''t want to see it, because if you did, you''d want to kill him.


    Four words¡ªgod damn poser!


    Okay, maybe six words.


    Regardless of how many words it was, after Ye Ling''s kick, no one else dared toe forward.


    Even a fool could see that Ye Ling was at least special forces. His strength was too formidable; that kick''s power and speed had reached a frightening level.


    What about them, a bunch of invalids?


    They were indeed better off standing still, waiting for their "chrysanthemums" to be "hooked"!


    "You¡­ you all... get the hell up there now!!!"


    Li Kun''s face was almost ttened by Li Dazhu''s stomping, only managing to gasp through a tiny gap beneath therge sole before he began to wail and scream for his parents.


    "Secretary Li, this guy... this guy is too good at fighting!" one of them said.


    "Fuck!"


    Li Kun cursed outright, "I pay for your food, I pay for your drinks, and this is how you fucking treat me? Over a dozen of you can''t beat one guy? Go fucking die, all of you!"


    "I''m telling you, if you don''t beat these two bastards to death today, I''ll report all your past misdeeds to the police!"


    Hearing this, the young men shuddered, a vicious look appearing in their eyes.


    But this viciousness wasn''t directed at Ye Ling or Li Dazhu, but at Li Kun himself.


    It goes without saying, everyone hates those who threaten them.


    However, they still relied on Li Kun for the future, so, gritting their teeth, they hesitated no longer and rushed toward Ye Ling, throwing punches and kicks.


    Ye Ling shielded Shen Yuexin behind him, grabbed the arm of one of them, and fiercely kicked out with his right foot, sending another man flying several meters away.


    At the same time, he grabbed the man in front of him and kicked him down, but didn''t let go of his arm, allowing him tond with a thud face-down on the ground.


    "Look everyone!"


    Ye Ling suddenly shouted, startling the people around him.


    Indeed, the shout had a deterrent effect; even Li Dazhu stopped moving and turned to look in Ye Ling''s direction.


    "Look at what?" Li Dazhu asked nkly.


    "Look at my ''flower blossom''!"


    Holding the tri-edged knife, Ye Ling didn''t waste another word and stabbed directly into the backside of the young man.


    "Ssst!"


    Blood sprayed three feet!


    Truly three feet!


    As the gleaming tri-edged knife plunged into the "flower," Ye Ling then immediately pulled it out, and blood erupted like a volcanic explosion. Who knows if it also burst his hemorrhoids.


    "Aaahhh!!!"


    The young man''s scream, like that of a pig being ughtered or a chicken being killed, rang out; his "flower" had been pierced by Ye Ling, and it wasn''t just blood that sprayed out but feces as well.


    However, Ye Ling still hadn''t been too ruthless¡ªnone of the three barbed hooks on the knife had prated. Otherwise, this young man might have lost not just his buttocks for life but his life outright.


    The other young men stood there, dumbfounded, as did Li Kun, lying on the ground.


    As they looked at the bloodied backside, their mouths twitched violently, and their hearts leapt to their throats.


    What the fuck kind of pain was this...


    "Holy shit... the devil himself!"


    The young men didn''t dare to stay there any longer and turned to run.


    As for reporting their past misdeeds to the police?


    You fucking go ahead¡ªbetter to be exposed than to have my "flower" punctured!


    Blossoming a "flower"!


    This wasn''t just physical pain but a torment of the soul.


    It was like that news story I saw a few days ago: two men had done that thing, and one of them was caught by his boyfriend, who not only robbed the other man of all his assets but also did that thing to the man...


    Can you imagine how much the victim suffered?


    It was apparent that the young man with the ruined "flower" probably didn''t want to keep living either.


    "That was easy? I thought there was going to be a brutal fight," Ye Ling said as he watched the young men running away, shaking his head in resignation.


    Shen Yuexin nced at him and said, "With your methods, who needs a brutal fight?"


    Ye Ling went silent for a bit then said earnestly, "You don''t know, but it''s been my dream since I was a kid to stab someone in the ''flower.''"


    "And today, I did it."


    Shen Yuexin: "..."

 Chapter 117 The Police Visit

    Shen Yuexin was utterly speechless in the face of such a shameless person like Ye Ling.


    The more Shen Yuexin interacted with Ye Ling, the more she discovered just how much more lecherous, and of course, more mysterious he was than she had imagined.


    For instance, during that previous crisis where even the powerful figures of her family like Yuan Heng were left badly injured by an explosion, Ye Ling had managed to save himself.


    Logically, Shen Yuexin had always felt that without Ye Ling, she would have undoubtedly perished in that incident.


    "Secretary Li, what do you think? Does my foot smell good?"


    Li Dazhu''s voice carried over.


    Ye Ling and Shen Yuexin both turned to look, only to see that Li Dazhu''s right foot was now without a shoe!


    At the same time, they were hit by a strong whiff of athlete''s foot scenting from Li Dazhu''s foot.


    Li Kun rolled his eyes as if he was already dead.


    It wasn''t clear if he had been knocked out by Li Dazhu''s beating or fainted from the smell of Li Dazhu''s foot.


    Ye Ling was somewhat puzzled and asked, "Dazhu, what brand is that shoe?"


    Li Dazhu scratched his head and chuckled, "No brand, it''s just something my mom bought for me at the market."


    Ye Ling nodded in agreement, "Truly a conscientious seller, the seal is really good. When you wear the shoes, you can''t smell a thing."


    Shen Yuexin: "..."


    Li Dazhu also gave an awkward smile and ced his foot back onto Li Kun''s face.


    "Still ying possum, Secretary Li?"


    "Cough cough cough!"


    Li Kun suddenly began to cough violently.


    He could endure Li Dazhu''s beating but couldn''t stand the smell of that foot!


    It was damn too strong!


    "How about it? Can you hand over those contracts to me now?" Li Dazhu threatened.


    "I''ll give them to you, I''ll give them to you."


    Li Kun had truly given up.


    If he didn''t hand them over today, he feared he wouldn''t just be beaten to death by Li Dazhu, he''d be stunk to death.


    "Then hurry up, don''t waste time," Li Dazhu said impatiently.


    Soon enough, Li Kun handed over all the contracts.


    Ye Ling and his party didn''t stay there any longer and drove home.


    ...


    Back at home, his mother Wang Shufen was already cooking.


    Although it was only just after four in the afternoon, it was clear Wang Shufen was afraid of neglecting Shen Yuexin.


    Shen Yuexin politely asked if she needed help with anything, which was naturally refused by Wang Shufen.


    Li Dazhu joyfully flipped through the contracts and after reviewing them, he nodded and said, "Hmm, not a single one is missing."


    "Just wait, the police will be here looking for us soon enough."


    Ye Ling sneered, "With that asshole Li Kun''s temper, he won''t swallow this lying down. If the underworld doesn''t cut it, he''ll naturally turn to the ''white way''."


    "So what if it''s the police?"


    Shen Yuexin said indifferently, "However theye, they''ll have to leave the same way."


    "Haha, that''s our CEO, so domineering!" Ye Lingughed loudly.


    Indeed, half an hourter, the sound of police sirens suddenly appeared in the vige.


    And that sound soon came to the doorstep of Ye Ling''s house.


    A whole bunch of police officers came in, led by none other than the chief of Lanshan Vige''s jurisdiction, Chief Ma.


    Li Kun also followed them.


    "Ye Ling, get out here!"


    Before even entering the house, Li Kun yelled with his hoarse voice.


    "What''s all the fuss about? Didn''t get enough of a beating?"


    Ye Ling walked out of the house frowning.


    "Chief Ma, it''s him!"


    Li Kun pointed at Ye Ling and said, "He''s the one who stabbed Xiao Liu in the asshole, and there was another one called Li Dazhu who was in cahoots with him. The injuries on my face were all caused by them."


    When Chief Ma saw Ye Ling, he visibly started.


    Then his expression turned grim.


    "This fucking moron!" Chief Ma cursed inwardly.


    He had just seen Ye Ling this morning and had even helped him out because of Shen Yuexin. How could he have forgotten him so quickly?


    When Li Kun had called him, he hadn''t mentioned any names at all. If he had known that Ye Ling was the main character in this scenario, Chief Ma wouldn''t havee here if it killed him.


    Ye Ling didn''t care about it, but he did care about Shen Yuexin!


    Just then, Shen Yuexin also came out.


    "President Shen?"


    Chief Ma immediately made a face like a bitter melon and said with an ingratiating smile, "Oh, so President Shen hasn''t left yet? If you''re still here, why didn''t you say hello? Our Lanshan Vige may not have any fancy restaurants, but we do have some local specialties that taste pretty good. Why don''t I take you to try them?"


    Hearing this, Li Kun was stunned.


    What did this mean?


    Chief Ma was the one he had called for help, yet now he was ttering that woman?


    "No need," said Shen Yuexin faintly.


    "Chief Ma, who is she?" asked a puzzled Li Kun.


    With visible annoyance, Chief Ma said, "You were dealing with a family matter this morning and didn''te. Now, it''s time you get to know her properly. This is the CEO of Huamei Group, Shen Yuexin."


    "Hu... Huamei Group''s... CEO?"


    Li Kun looked at Shen Yuexin, swallowing hard.


    At that moment, Li Kun truly wished he could just go and bash his head in!


    Fuck, the CEO of Huamei Group!!!


    Targeting just Ye Ling and Li Dazhu might have been one thing, but back at the vigemittee meeting, Li Kun had personally nominated this woman to hold back.


    To hold back!!!


    Hold back your fucking self!


    Thinking he, a small vige secretary of Lanshan Vige, could set his sights on the CEO of Huamei Group?


    Wasn''t that tantamount to poking the ho''s nest, courting death?


    What colossal entity was the Huamei Group? And what kind of person was the CEO of Huamei Group?


    If Li Kun had known Shen Yuexin''s identity, not even ten times the courage would have been enough for him to dare offend her!


    "This..."


    Li Kun opened his mouth but, in the end, couldn''t find anything to say.


    "Chief Ma, it seems to me that the public safety around Lanshan Vige really needs improvement," Shen Yuexin said, looking at Chief Ma. "This morning, there was that incident, and now, Secretary Li here has decided to target me."


    "Target you?" Explore stories at §Þ??


    Chief Ma asked in confusion, "President Shen, what do you mean?"


    "This afternoon, when Ye Ling, Li Dazhu, and I went to request Li Dazhu''s contract, Secretary Li, without a moment''s hesitation, summoned more than a dozen people ready to fight, and even wanted to hold me back. Up to now, I still don''t understand, what did Secretary Li intend to do with me?"


    Do what?


    Could Shen Yuexin not understand?


    Could Chief Ma not understand?


    At this moment, Chief Ma could have devoured Li Kun, heart and all.


    You freaking offend anyone but the CEO of Huamei Group!!!


    They could flick a finger and have enough money to pick you up and then crush you to death.


    "Chief Ma, I... I really didn''t know she was the CEO of Huamei Group!" Li Kun''s face turned deathly pale.


    "Knowing, you wouldn''t dare?"


    Shen Yuexin said, "In other words, if I weren''t the CEO of Huamei Group, what would my fate have been?"


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 Chapter 118 Father?

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    Shen Yuexin spoke calmly, but anyone could hear the anger interwoven in her words.


    Especially Ma Lin.


    What happened this morning was one thing, after all, she hadn''t directly offended Shen Yuexin.


    But now, Li Kun this dumbass, had gone so far as to bully Shen Yuexin himself.


    "Director Ma thinks, how should this kind of matter be handled?" Shen Yuexin said lightly.


    Ma Lin opened his mouth and said darkly, "However it should be handled, that''s how it will be handled!"


    "Is that so?"


    Shen Yuexin said, "If Director Ma can''t handle it well, it''s okay, I will deal with it myself. However, by then, it might trigger a chain reaction, and even Director Ma might be taken care of."


    Hearing this, Ma Lin''s body shook, and he hurriedly said, "President Shen, rest assured, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer to this matter."


    "I want the answer now," Shen Yuexin said.


    Driven into a corner, Ma Lin gritted his teeth and said, "Li Kun is corrupt and hasmitted daylight robbery, attempted to forcefully take a decent woman and failed. These are all charges that, I believe, once taken to court, will not only strip him of his secretary position but also let him enjoy some free state-provided meals."


    Hearing this, Li Kun thumped to his knees on the ground.


    "President Shen, spare my life, please!"


    Li Kun wept, "I genuinely didn''t know you were the president of Huamei Group. If I had known, even if I had a hundred, a thousand guts, I wouldn''t dare to offend you! Please, I beg you, let me off, the beating I''ll take as if it never happened, please, President Shen!"


    "A beating is a beating, whether you take it as if it happened or didn''t happen, so what?"


    Shen Yuexin waved her hand and said, "Director Ma, take this man away from my sight immediately, I don''t want to see him."


    "Yes."


    With a wave of his hand, Ma Lin had his men handcuff Li Kun on the spot.


    His subordinates couldn''t help but inwardly sigh; Li Kun was a prominent figure in this area, a local strongman. They hadn''t expected him to be so short-sighted as to offend Shen Yuexin, which was certain to ruin his life.


    "Thank you for your help, President Shen," Li Dazhu chuckled.


    Without Shen Yuexin, let alone dealing with Li Kun, even getting the contract back would''ve been difficult. Stay connected through §Þ??


    It all came down to the issue of one''s status.


    If your status is low, no amount of sweet talk helps.


    If your status is high, a simple sentence can determine a person''s life or death.


    "It''s no problem, Ye Ling saved my life, and you''re his friend. Helping you is only right," Shen Yuexin said.


    Having interacted with Ye Ling, the usually reticent Shen Yuexin found herself speaking more and more.


    ...


    After dinner, Li Dazhu happily went home with the contract.


    Wang Shufen started to prepare rooms for Ye Ling and Shen Yuexin.


    "Auntie, let me share a room with you tonight," Shen Yuexin said.


    "How could that be?"


    ```


    Wang Shufen originally intended to have Ye Ling share a room with herself, but seeing Ye Ling winking and making faces behind Shen Yuexin''s back, she suddenly grasped what Ye Ling was getting at.


    "Miss Shen, I''m also aware of what happened this morning. It''s really too dangerous for you to share a room with me. Lingzi is capable of protecting you, so I think it''s more appropriate for you to share a room with him," she said.


    Wang Shufen herself felt a little embarrassed as she spoke.


    Being a straightforward person, Wang Shufen didn''t like to lie or scheme, but for Ye Ling''s sake, she was willing to put her face on the line.


    "Share a room with Ye Ling?"


    Shen Yuexin frowned slightly and suddenly turned to look at Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling was giving his mom a thumbs-up. When he saw Shen Yuexin looking, he quickly retracted his hand and coughed dryly, pretending to be serious.


    "Auntie, I''d rather share a room with you. It''s not that far, and if there''s really any danger, Ye Ling will be quick toe over," Shen Yuexin added.


    "Miss Shen, you mustn''t disregard Auntie''s words."


    Wang Shufen said, "Think about it, our home isn''t very big, but we need to close the doors when we sleep, right? If some danger really happens, Lingzi won''t be able to enter our room immediately. I think it''s better for you to share a room with Lingzi, so you can look out for each other. Don''t you agree?"


    "Yes, yes!"


    Ye Ling shamelessly chimed in, "You''re not considering the scenario where if a sniper targets you and fires at you, how could I protect you in time? So, sharing a room with me, at least I could help block the bullets for you, right?"


    Shen Yuexin realized that this duo, young and old, were putting on a show!


    She had previously thought Wang Shufen was very honest and straightforward, so why did she now feel like there was something crooked in this family?


    "Let''s just leave it at that."


    Wang Shufen pushed Shen Yuexin into the room and said, "I''ve already made the bed for you. Our home is humble and can''tpare to those big hotels and vis. I hope you''re not too ufortable here, Miss Shen."


    Shen Yuexin had no other option. She could cold-shoulder the staff in the group, even the board members, but she felt helpless against Wang Shufen.


    After Shen Yuexin entered the room, Wang Shufen closed the door and then took a few deep breaths.


    "You rascal, don''t get me involved in such matters in the future. Miss Shen is a good girl, and even if you like her, you can''t use such methods," Wang Shufen muttered.


    "Mom, thank you!" Ye Ling grinned.


    "Stop thanking me; the opportunity is created, now it''s up to you to seize it."


    Wang Shufen paused, then continued, "But let me make it clear, you must have a conscience. If she isn''t willing, you absolutely can''t force her, or else I''ll beat you to death, you little rascal."


    A frown appeared on Ye Ling''s forehead as he replied helplessly, "Mom, do I look like that kind of person to you?"


    "You don''t look like anything good, just like yourdykiller father," Wang Shufen retorted.


    Ye Ling was at a loss; did mothers talk about their sons this way?


    "Sigh, I wonder where your dad has gone off to now..." Wang Shufen sighed again.


    At the mention of ''dad'', Ye Ling''s expression turned cold, "Mom, don''t think too much about it. If he could abandon the two of us back then, he''s not worth your thoughts."


    The former Ye Ling''s father hadn''t died; he had abandoned them when Ye Ling was still young.


    "That old bastard didn''t even leave a note when he left. I woke up to find he had disappeared without a trace..."


    As she spoke, Wang Shufen started to sob.


    Ye Ling furrowed his brows; he had no real concept of that so-called ''father,'' because he was too young to remember when his father left, and he didn''t even know what his father looked like.

 Chapter 119: Chapter 119 An Embarrassing Scene

    Afterforting Wang Shufen for a while and her mood had stabilized, Ye Ling returned to his room.


    Shen Yuexin was sitting there with a cold face, and the moment Ye Ling walked in, her sharp gaze immediately fell on his face.


    Ye Ling''s mouth twitched, feeling somewhat embarrassed.


    "So uh, this¡­ you''re adjusting okay?"


    Ye Ling really couldn''t handle Shen Yuexin''s piercing look.


    You''d think a Middle Stage Houtian expert wouldn''t withstand the gaze of an ordinary woman?


    No choice, what can you do if you can''t handle it?


    This isn''t about strength, is this about whether your skin is thick or not?


    Thick¡ªor¡ªnot!


    "This bedsheet is pretty soft, huh¡­"


    Ye Ling touched the nket and started talking to himself.


    "Hmm, the bed''s not bad either, just a bit old. Would be better with a memory foam mattress."


    "You uh¡­ need a drink?"


    "I''ll pour you a ss."


    Ye Ling carried a ss and ran out of the room.


    It was only then that he felt the atmosphere inside the room waspletely different from the outside!


    Ye Ling gasped for air, thinking to himself that it shouldn''t be like this. Given the thickness of his skin, which wouldn''t float in water or fly in the sky but was heavy as hell, why did it be like this pathetic thing when facing Shen Yuexin?


    Was he feeling guilty like a thief?


    Damn, what a load of crap; he had just saved her life!


    Controlling his emotions, Ye Ling poured a ss of hot water and entered the room again.


    In the Great Xia summer, outside the room was unbearably hot, but upon entering the room, Ye Ling immediately felt an intensely icy chill.


    "Cough cough, here, drink some water¡­"


    Ye Ling offered the ss of water to Shen Yuexin.


    Shen Yuexin''s beautiful face remained calm, her eyes indifferent as she stared at Ye Ling but still took the water ss from him.


    "Conspiracy."


    After taking a small sip, Shen Yuexin softly uttered these two words.


    Ye Ling''s heart skipped a beat, pretending not to hear clearly, he asked, "What did you say?"


    "I said, you didn''t put anything like a love potion in this water, did you?" Shen Yuexin said.


    "Ohe on, what do you take me for?!"


    Ye Ling immediately jumped up, full of righteous indignation, his face flushed with anger, his manly nature exploding in full force¡­ and so on and so forth.


    Anyway, Ye Ling expressed all that could show he is a ''good person''.


    Shen Yuexin clearly wasn''t buying it: "I don''t even consider you a person."


    Ye Ling: "¡­"


    "A crooked beam leads to crooked posts," Shen Yuexin added.


    Ye Ling remained silent.


    "Like mother, like son."


    Ye Ling acted as if he hadn''t heard.


    "If you dare touch me, I will castrate you."


    If Ye Ling truly had no interest in Shen Yuexin, he would have been angry at her words long ago.


    But this guy did have those thoughts indeed!


    Otherwise, why was Ye Ling winking and gesturing behind Wang Shufen''s back when she mentioned splitting the rooms?


    This little scheme was obviously seen through by Shen Yuexin, and Ye Ling had anticipated this oue since Shen Yuexin was no ordinary woman¡ªhow could her insight bepared to others?


    "You want to pursue me?"


    Shen Yuexin suddenly said something Ye Ling would never have guessed.


    Ye Ling was startled, nodding reflexively, then realizing what he did, he shook his head vigorously.


    But after shaking his head, he thought, damn, I do want to pursue her, what was I shaking my head for?


    Ye Ling quickly nodded again.


    "Chasing me is hard, I suggest you give up that thought," Shen Yuexin said.


    At her words, Ye Ling''s stubbornness kicked in.


    "What''s so hard about it? You like women?"


    Shen Yuexin: "..."


    "As long as you don''t like women, it won''t be hard for me." Ye Ling dered proudly.


    "You must have a girlfriend, right?" Shen Yuexin asked.


    Ye Ling raised his hands to heaven: "No, absolutely not! If I did, then..."


    "Boom!"


    Before he could finish his sentence, a sudden burst of thunder and lightning raged outside.


    Ye Ling''s eyes bulged.


    Heaven, I haven''t even said anything yet, isn''t this a bit much?


    Just then, a chilling ringtone sounded.


    "Two tigers, two tigers, dating, dating, both are male, both are male, truly weird, truly weird..."


    Ye Ling shivered all over and hastily pulled out his phone.


    "Nice ringtone." Shen Yuexinmented coolly.


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes, and when he saw the number, a ck line instantly rose on his forehead.


    It was Liu Qiao''er!


    This damn timing ¨C neither early norte ¨C just had to be during the most thrilling moment of my life, how coincidental.


    Could it be that the name Liu Yuandong gave you was just for such a coincidence?


    "Girlfriend, right?"


    Shen Yuexin nudged her lips, "Aren''t you going to answer?"


    With no other choice, Ye Ling answered the call.


    "Big Casanova, missing me?"


    The moment the call connected, Liu Qiao''er''s naive voice rang out.


    Ye Ling''splexion turned green instantly, and ncing at Shen Yuexin, he saw her staring at him with a slight smile. Her smile was as cold as it could be.


    "Missing..." Ye Ling gulped down his saliva awkwardly.


    "Hehe, I miss you too!"


    Liu Qiao''er giggled, then inquired, "When are youing back? I''m so scared being home alone..."


    Ye Ling really didn''t know what got into this girl today, she was never this clingy before, was she?


    "Quick, answer me!"


    Seeing that Ye Ling was silent, Liu Qiao''er immediately feigned anger: "Hmph, don''t tell me you''re on a date with a girl and I just caught you red-handed?"


    They say a woman''s intuition is the sharpest, and Ye Ling witnessed it firsthand.


    "No, no, absolutely not," Ye Ling hurriedly replied.


    "Humph, even if you did, you couldn''t hide it from me. I wouldn''t get mad if you found another girl, but I would be mad if you hid it from me, understand?" Liu Qiao''er said.


    After soothing Liu Qiao''er for a while, Ye Ling finally hung up the phone.


    "Judging by the voice, that must be the girl from the hotel, right?" Shen Yuexin asked.


    Ye Ling knew that Shen Yuexin had heard all of what was just said.


    "She''s really broad-minded," hemented.


    Shen Yuexin spoke calmly, "Let''s go to sleep, but you''re not allowed on the bed."


    As she said this, Shen Yuexin ced the quilt on the bedside table andy down calmly.


    "This is my bed, why can''t I sleep in it? Besides, this isn''t a vi, there''s no sofa or anything, where else would I sleep if not the bed?"


    Ye Ling furrowed his brow, also feeling quite helpless.


    All of the ns for tonight had been spoiled by that call.


    "That''s your problem."


    Shen Yuexin said and then paid him no further attention.


    Helpless, Ye Ling rolled up his bedding and went outside his mother''s room.


    "Mom, can I sleep with you tonight? There are no other rooms avable..."


    "No room!"


    "..."

 Chapter 120: Chapter 120 I must be dreaming!

    Finally, Ye Ling returned to the room where Shen Yuexin was, holding the quilt.


    What the fuck, if I don''t sleep in a bed, I don''t sleep in a bed. Can I stand and sleep with my eyes open?


    "Whoosh..."


    The weather in June is as fickle as a woman''s face, changing on a whim.


    Outside, a downpour began, with bursts of thunder and lightning intermingling. The thunder roared, one after another, as if to destroy the entire world.


    Older generations have legends that say if there''s no thunder for three years, monsters will appear in the world.


    The thunder is for those monsters who are about to be spirits.


    There''s also an old saying that someone who has hurt the natural order is receiving their punishment, and that the thunder ising to strike them down.


    Regardless of which is true, Ye Ling only knew that with the falling thunderstorm, with the dark clouds densely covering the sky, and with the fast-darkening day, Shen Yuexin started curling up on the bed as the thunder roared.


    After all, it was summer now. The sky was gloomy, but it hadn''tpletely darkened yet.


    Ye Ling clearly saw the paleness on Yue Xin''s face. She seemed to be trying hard to appear calm, but underneath the quilt, her delicate body was still trembling.


    Shen Yuexin''s beautiful eyes were tightly shut, hershes fluttering. Each boom of thunder made her shudder violently.


    "What''s wrong with you?" Ye Ling asked.


    "Nothing... nothing..."


    Yue Xin breathed deeply, her cherry lips turning somewhat white.


    Ye Ling thought to himself, could it be? Girls are said to be afraid of thunder, but does it have to be to this extent?


    "I see you... seem to be very afraid?" Ye Ling asked again.


    "No, I''m not..."


    All of a sudden, Yue Xin shook her head crazily and roared in a low voice, "I''m not afraid, I''m not afraid, I won''t be afraid, I, Shen Yuexin, won''t be afraid, absolutely not!"


    By the end of it, her voice became sharp, like a scream, and even Wang Shufen heard it.


    Wang Shufen came and knocked on the door, thinking Ye Ling had forced Shen Yuexin into something. But after Ye Ling exined andforted Yue Xin for a while, Wang Shufen went back to her room.


    "Have you gone mad?"


    Ye Ling sat down by the bed, held down Yue Xin''s trembling body, and was about to say something.


    But just as Ye Ling''s handsnded on Yue Xin''s shoulders, she suddenly opened her eyes, stared coldly at Ye Ling, and screamed sharply, "Don''t touch me! Bastard, don''t touch me!"


    "Alright, alright, I won''t touch you, I won''t touch you, okay?"


    Ye Ling frowned, he vaguely felt that Yue Xin''s mental state wasn''t too good at the moment, as if she had been under too much suppression for too long and felt like bursting out.


    "You''re all bad people, all of you... you''re all bad people!"


    "I will run away, I won''t let you catch me again, never!"


    Indeed, Yue Xin''s subsequent words gave Ye Ling a gradual understanding.


    Seeing Yue Xin''s pale face and her out-of-control emotions, Ye Ling''s brows furrowed deeply.


    He knew that when Yue Xin was young, she must have encountered something unbearable.


    It was like a dark cloud, always pressing down on her heart.


    ...


    The rain became heavier, and the sound of thunder and lightning grew more resounding.


    Such torrential rain hadn''t been seen in several years.


    One could only hear the continuous pounding of raindrops hitting the ground, and in the pitch-ck sky, lightning asionally shed, reflecting Yue Xin''s pale and powerless figure.


    It was now nine o''clock, and the downpour had been raging for a full four hours, almost drowning the crops outside.


    And during those four hours, Yue Xin had been curling up inside the quilt, showing only half of her head.


    She was scared, yet it seemed like she didn''t want to give in, as if she had to face it.


    Ye Ling just sat quietly next to Shen Yuexin, watching her stare out the window, silent.


    "Boom!"


    Just then, the loudest thunderp suddenly urred.


    Shen Yuexin''s eyes widened abruptly, and she flung off the covers, hurling herself into Ye Ling''s arms.


    "I''m scared, I''m scared, sob sob..."


    Shen Yuexin wept, clinging to Ye Ling as if he were a lifesaver,pletely unwilling to let go.


    Ye Ling was a bit startled; he thought Shen Yuexin had gone mad again.


    He could easily feel the tremors from Shen Yuexin''s body, and his clothes on the back were already wet with her tears.


    At that moment, Ye Ling had no time to enjoy the ambiguous sensation; he couldn''t imagine what kind of experiences could make a calm and steady woman like Shen Yuexin so scared?


    Just like an act, Shen Yuexin was always cold, calm, andposed on ordinary days, as if she wouldn''t fear even if the sky fell; how could she disy such behavior?


    But Ye Ling knew, Shen Yuexin was not pretending.


    "Don''t be afraid, I''m here," Ye Ling gently soothed.


    Ye Ling gently stroked Shen Yuexin''s back.


    Shen Yuexin was wearing a white cheongsam-like garment, which was very thin; through the fabric, Ye Ling could clearly feel the buttons on Shen Yuexin''s dress.


    However, at that moment, he had no romantic thoughts; he just wanted to thoroughly understand this woman.


    "Go to sleep, I''m here, there''s nothing to be afraid of," Ye Ling whispered.


    As he spoke, he gentlyid Shen Yuexin down.


    An awkward thing happened.


    Although Shen Yuexiny down, she didn''t let go of Ye Ling, holding on tightly to him.


    If someone saw this scene, they would definitely think that Ye Ling was lying on top of Shen Yuexin, engaging in unspeakable acts.


    But there was no one!


    If Ye Ling previously had no such thoughts, being pressed against Shen Yuexin''s delicate body like this now, how could he not react?


    Furthermore, Shen Yuexin''s heavy panting because of fear, mingled with her fragrance, kept wafting by Ye Ling''s ear.


    "Truly a seductress," Ye Ling thought to himself.


    Such a woman, untouchable and inseparable, was truly torturous.


    Unbeknownst to him, Shen Yuexin had already fallen deeply asleep.


    During the first half of the night, Ye Ling was still trying hard to stay awake, but during thetter half, he was too exhausted and fell asleep on top of Shen Yuexin.


    In the middle of the night, Ye Ling had a dream, a lustful dream.


    He dreamt that he was undoing a woman''s clothes. This woman was very beautiful and also very gentle, allowing Ye Ling to undress her...


    Finally, Ye Ling couldn''t take it anymore and hastily stripped off his own clothes, ready for a satisfying battle.


    But just then¡ª


    "p!"


    A loud pnded on Ye Ling''s face.


    The beautiful woman was gone, the enchanting body disappeared, and all the wonderful images were no longer there.


    The only thing left was an icy cold face.


    Ye Ling was dumbfounded.


    All he wanted to say was¡ªI''m freaking dreaming!

 Chapter 121: Chapter 121 Strutting Leads to Getting Struck by Lightning

    At this moment, Ye Ling truly didn''t know what to say.


    Yes, not a word left.


    Ye Ling tried hard to think this way, desperately so, but in the end, he still cried.


    Cried as if life itself was leaving him.


    Because a few delicate fingers were currently twisting Ye Ling''s waist, and a bright red palm print was on Ye Ling''s face.


    He had been pped.


    "Sis, I really was dreaming!" Ye Ling said with a mournful face.


    Of course, she didn''t cover up, but Ye Ling no longer had the curiosity to care!


    His cheeks burned with pain, the flesh around his waist felt like it was being torn off, and if it weren''t for his mother Wang Shufen being at home, Ye Ling would''ve screamed his lungs out long ago.


    As a Houtian Middle Stage strong person, could it hurt this much just from being pinched?


    Yes, it hurt precisely that much.


    It hurt his heart!


    Shen Yuexin''s exquisitely beautiful face was icy cold, showing no sign of letting go, and in fact, her grip was getting stronger, turning Ye Ling''splexion to the color of a liver.


    "Damn, what exactly happened!" Ye Ling said through gritted teeth.


    "What happened? Don''t you have any idea?"


    Shen Yuexin''s tone was extremely cold, as if she had returned to her initial demeanor, and it even seemed... definitely colder than before.


    Her wrist was slightly red, and the bedsheets beneath her were very wrinkled.


    This definitely wasn''t because the sheets were old, but because they had been fiercely struggled against.


    With almost a single nce, Ye Ling understood what had happened.


    Because the moment he woke up, he found himself clutching a piece of clothing...


    There were only two people in the room, one was himself, and the other was Shen Yuexin.


    But no matter how he racked his brains, Ye Ling couldn''t understand¡ª he was dreaming, how could this have be real?


    It became real!!!


    Ye Ling truly felt like crying but had no tears; to exin that he was sleepwalking? To not exin...


    If you don''t exin, then goddamn your aunt''s grandmother!


    If it were a woman with a fragile personality like Liu Qiao''er, that would be one thing, but with someone like Shen Yuexin, Ye Ling had a thousand reasons to believe Shen Yuexin would kill him.


    Even though he had once saved her life!


    "So, um..."


    Ye Ling shook the underwear in his hand, awkwardly saying, "This... It couldn''t have been me, right?"


    Even though Shen Yuexin''s face was icy, her cheeks still flushed slightly at the sight of the clothes.


    She virtually snatched the clothes away at the speed of an Innate expert, then said coldly, "Clearly it was."


    Clearly it was?


    Ye Ling''s mouth twitched fiercely. ording to the script, in situations like this, aren''t women supposed to say it wasn''t them? Aren''t they supposed to say nothing happened?


    But Shen Yuexin... just damn it, isn''t like the other women!


    "Look, I really didn''t mean it, I was... I was sleepwalking!"


    Ye Ling said, taking a sharp breath of air, because Shen Yuexin''s grip had obviously gotten stronger.


    "Has there ever been someone who undresses women while sleepwalking? This is the first I''ve heard of it," Shen Yuexin said coldly.


    "Then why didn''t you struggle!"


    "I did struggle, this is the proof."


    Shen Yuexin shook her wrist, then pointed at the bedsheets.


    "Then why didn''t you scream for help!"


    "Your mother went out to buy groceries, no one could help me, and you were very strong."


    Ye Ling: "..."


    After a moment of silence, Ye Ling seriously said, "Alright, since it hase to this, I will definitely take care..."


    Before he could finish his sentence, a fair hand pped toward his face.


    Ye Ling quickly grabbed it, pleading, "Okay, okay, I won''t take responsibility, I won''t, is that not enough? Can we not hit people?"


    "Let go," Shen Yuexin said.


    Ye Ling immediately obeyed and let go.


    "Smack!"


    The moment he let go, a loud pnded on Ye Ling''s face.


    Ye Ling immediately burst into tears, truly weeping! "I was sleepwalking, you just won''t believe me, sob sob~~ I can''t exin anymore, you still hit me, but there''s nothing I can do about sleepwalking..."


    Another palm came flying, carrying a force as though it could tear heaven and earth apart, as if it wanted to smack off Ye Ling''s head.


    Ye Ling''s pitiful expression disappeared instantly.


    "Damn, just talk if you have something to say!"


    Ye Ling said: "I really was sleepwalking, I truly didn''t know anything, and besides, now that things have already developed to this point, what use is there in you being angry?"


    "I actually wanted to sleep with your motherst night, but you and your mother insisted that I sleep with you, or else things would never have escted to this point," Shen Yuexin said icily.


    "But that was also to protect you!"


    Ye Ling said: "Actually, I didn''t n to get into bedst night, but then it suddenly started thundering and raining, and you seemed really scared, almost out of your mind. I wanted tofort you, but then you hugged me willingly, for several hours! Eventually, I didn''t even know how I fell asleep, and when I woke up, things were like this."


    After he said all this, Shen Yuexin suddenly let go of her grip, pulled the nket over herself, and just quietly looked out the window.


    In fact, Ye Ling could have handled Shen Yuexin getting angry, whether she hit or scolded him, he could ept it.


    But the more silent Shen Yuexin was, the less Ye Ling could bear it, and he started to feel at a loss.


    "Sigh... I''m sorry, I apologize to you,"


    Ye Ling sighed, saying, "But I have to rify that it was really because I was sleepwalking that this happened. I swear on my integrity, if I''m lying to you, or if I am that kind of person, I will surely be stru..."


    "Crack!"


    The originally clear sky suddenly darkened once again, apanied by a thunderous roar.


    Ye Ling''s mouth twisted, as he pointed at the sky and said, "Damn, can''t you let me finish my sentence?!"


    It was like thisst night and again today; Ye Ling really wanted to ask the thunder, did I mess with your aunt, or did I marry your godmother, why the hell are you targeting me like this?


    Shen Yuexin paid no attention to Ye Ling''s remarks.


    She just looked out the window, quietly watching.


    It was only when the thunder roared a moment ago that Shen Yuexin''s delicate body gave an obvious shiver.

 Chapter 122: Chapter 122 Paying Back Last Nights Sleepwalking

    Shen Yue Xin remained silent, and Ye Ling didn''t know how to start the conversation, leaving the atmosphere in the room somewhat awkward.


    Ye Ling could tell how Shen Yue Xin was feeling, even a fool would know her current emotion.


    But what could be done about it?


    What had been done was done, and without a time machine, there was simply no way to reverse it.


    The only constion was that thest step hadn''t beenpleted.


    Otherwise, it would have truly been a case of forcing a woman.


    "You didn''t fulfill the promise you made to your mother," Shen Yue Xin suddenly spoke.


    Ye Ling was startled, then he realized what she meant.


    "Did you hear what I talked with my mom aboutst night?"


    Shen Yue Xin didn''t answer.


    Ye Ling rolled his eyes bitterly.


    Damn, she has good ears. The volume of his conversation with Wang Shufen wasn''t that loud, right? Most importantly, it was through a room!


    She could even hear that; Shen Yue Xin was really something.


    After another moment of silence, Ye Ling couldn''t bear the oppressive atmosphere any longer. He went to the kitchen, grabbed a knife, threw it onto the bed,y down, closed his eyes, and said, "Go ahead and stab me to death."


    Without a second word, Shen Yue Xin immediately picked up the knife.


    "Damn, you''re really going to stab me!"


    Ye Ling''s eyes immediately flew open, wide as saucers, and with a swift dodge, he fled to the corner of the room.


    "You''re too ruthless, aren''t you? No matter what, I did save your life!"


    "If it were anyone else, I would have killed him for sure," Shen Yue Xin said, her voice devoid of any emotion.


    "Why? Because you can''t beat me? Or is it for some other reason?" Ye Ling asked.


    Actually, he wanted to ask, ''Is it because you can''t beat me, or is it because you like me?'' However, given the current situation, he was too embarrassed to voice that question.


    And the oue was clear: Shen Yue Xin would rather kill him than like him!


    "This knife isn''t very sharp for stabbing people, you might as well give it to me." After a pause, Ye Ling spoke again.


    After putting the knife down, Shen Yue Xin turned to look out the window.


    "Sigh..."


    Ye Ling let out a sigh and put the knife aside, saying, "Let''s talk about it, what is it that makes you so afraid of thunder?"


    Shen Yue Xin pursed her lips and surprisingly, she revealed the truth.


    "When I was 5 years old, my dad died in a car ident."


    "Later, my mom married Tan Qing, a man worse than a beast!"


    As she spoke, a fierce expression suddenly crossed Shen Yue Xin''s face, but it disappeared quickly.


    "He killed my mom."


    As Shen Yue Xin said these words, her demeanor was extremely calm.


    Ye Ling frowned and asked, "Then he must be dead by now, or at least imprisoned, right?"


    "No."


    Shen Yue Xin shook her head: "He''s still alive and well, and even now that I am the president of Huamei Group, I don''t have the power to kill him."


    Ye Ling was taken aback. Were there still things that money couldn''t do in this world?


    Did Shen Yue Xin not want to kill him? Or...


    Soon, Ye Ling had an epiphany.


    Having interacted with Shen Yue Xin over the past few days, Ye Ling quickly surmised that this so-called Tan Qing was likely not an ordinary man of this world.


    "Do you wonder why, with all my wealth, I still can''t kill him?"


    Shen Yuexin gave a self-deprecating smile, "He''s a Houtian pinnacle expert, and moreover, he has an extremely powerful force behind him."


    Ye Ling didn''t speak; he quietly waited for Shen Yuexin to continue.


    "The year my mom died, I was 16."


    Shen Yuexin went on to say, "It was a rainy night; Tan Qing killed my mom, and then he rushed into my room, wanting to rape me, but Yuan Heng saved me."


    Ye Ling felt some inconsistencies; Yuan Heng hadn''t even reached Houtian, so how could he save Shen Yuexin from a Houtian pinnacle expert?


    "At that time, Tan Qing hadn''t reached the pinnacle of Houtian, he hadn''t even reached Houtian, he was on the same level as Yuan Heng."


    It was as if Shen Yuexin knew what Ye Ling was thinking, and she cleared up his confusion.


    However, another doubt quickly followed.


    ording to Shen Yuexin being 28 now, from the age of 16 to 28, a total of 12 years had passed.


    In 12 years, Tan Qing had gone from a level that wasn''t even Houtian to the pinnacle?


    If this were in the Cultivation Realm, Ye Ling wouldn''t find it strange at all, not even if it took just one day. Ye Ling wouldn''t find it strange.


    But this is Earth!


    The Spiritual Energy between Earth and the Cultivation Realm is worlds apart; many True Cultivators can''t even reach Houtian in their entire lives, yet Tan Qing''s progression was this terrifyingly fast.


    "It must also be some kind of fortuitous encounter," Ye Ling thought to himself.


    "Yuan Heng took me to escape from the Tan family and return to the Shen Family."


    Shen Yuexin said, "After learning of this incident, Grandpa was furious and personally went to seek revenge on Tan Qing, but he returned gravely injured. It was only after some time that we found out, although the Tan family is considered one of the Four Great Families, just like the Shen family, behind the Tan family was a mysterious and terrifying power. It was someone from that power who injured Grandpa."


    "So the issue with you and your mother has just been left unresolved until now?" Ye Ling asked.


    Shen Yuexin nodded slightly, not saying anything more.


    Ye Ling finally understood why Shen Yuexin was so afraid of thunder, so afraid of rain.


    Indeed, women are not born cold; if they are cold, it is surely because they once experienced some harrowing ordeal.


    "What''s the name of the force behind the Tan family?" Ye Ling asked.


    "Mo Yun Sect."


    "A True Cultivator''s Sect?"


    Ye Ling''s brow furrowed once more.


    He wasn''t unfamiliar with the names of some of these forces on Earth, like the Yin Yang Pavilion or the Holy Spirit Pavilion.


    But in Ye Ling''s eyes, these so-called forces weren''t reallyparable to a true Cultivation Sect.


    It is said that the Yin Yang Pavilion is just affiliated with a special force in Huaxia.


    As for the Holy Spirit Pavilion, even Innate Realm masters are only rumored to exist, with no solid confirmation.


    Such a foundation cannot truly be called a Cultivation Sect.


    At the very least, there should be a True Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage to be called a Cultivation Sect, right?


    "What kinds of experts are in the Mo Yun Sect, and what''s your grandfather''s level?" Ye Ling asked.


    "My grandfather is in the Innate Realm, but as for what level of experts the Mo Yun Sect has, I don''t know," Shen Yuexin shook her head.


    After all, she was just a secr person and didn''t practice cultivation; how could she know about such things.


    Ye Ling was silent for a moment before saying, "Do you want revenge?"


    Shen Yuexin didn''t immediately respond with ''yes'' or any other affirmative word; instead, she looked at Ye Ling and calmly said, "If you can help me, I will give you anything, including myself."


    "Really?"


    "Really."


    Ye Ling shook his head with a smile, "I can help you, but not now, because I don''t have the ability yet. However, I must rify that I''m helping you not to get you, but just to... make up forst night''s sleepwalking."

 Chapter 123: Chapter 123 The Simple Wang Shufen

    Around 7 o''clock, Mom came back.


    "Lingzi, Miss Shen, time for breakfast." A shout came from outside.


    The breakfast wasn''t toovish, but it was still decent.


    in congee, some pickled vegetables, and a few dough sticks.


    Perhaps because Ye Ling had dealt with Zhao Qiang, since yesterday, Wang Shufen''s face had been constantly filled with smiles.


    For years, she had rarely smiled.


    "Did you bully that Miss Shen?"


    Seeing Shen Yuexin''s red eyes, Wang Shufen''s expression darkened as she spoke to Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling was somewhat embarrassed and coughed dryly, "Ahem, Mom, I didn''t, it''s just that I had a dreamst night."


    "What dream?" Wang Shufen pressed.


    "Oh, just forget about it."


    Ye Ling almost wished he could find a crack in the floor to crawl into, how could he respond?


    Imagine me, Ye Ling, once dashing and graceful, suave and debonair, in my previous life as the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor, I dominated the Immortal Realm, unmatched by anyone, yet now, because of a dream, my reputation ispletely ruined...


    Shen Yuexin sipped her millet porridge, nced at Ye Ling, then at Wang Shufen, thinking he still has the nerve to ask, it would have been good enough if you didn''t join in with the plotting and scheming.


    However, she had to admit,st night was definitely the most peaceful sleep Shen Yuexin had had since she was sixteen.


    She too had a dream, one in which she saw only a man''s back, always standing in front of her, protecting her.


    Even though the man was a bit skinny, like a stick of bamboo that would fall over with a mere gentle breeze, standing behind him, Shen Yuexin felt an immense sense of security.


    After finishing breakfast, Wang Shufen tidied up a little and then got into the car.


    Actually, there wasn''t much to tidy up at home, as the previous items had all been forcibly taken away, leaving behind an empty house.


    Shen Yuexin took her seat in the back early on.


    The reason for sitting in the back was two-fold, one because she was used to sitting in the back, and the other was out of courtesy.


    Many people preferred the front seat because they could enjoy the scenery and talk without having to turn their heads, especially those like Wang Shufen who rarely rode in cars.


    After greeting Li Dazhu, Ye Ling drove back to Donghai City.


    The journey was silent.


    Maybe because Wang Shufen was getting on in years, Ye Ling maintained a steady speed, not too fast.


    About two hourster, the Land Rover stopped in front of the vi.


    "Auntie, I''m going to head home now, goodbye."


    Shen Yuexin got out of the car and greeted Wang Shufen.


    Wang Shufen said, "Wait, let Lingzi take you back. It might not be convenient for a young girl like you to take the bus, right?"


    "It''s fine, my home is right here." Shen Yuexin pointed to the vi next to them.


    Behind Ye Ling''s car were several luxury cars that had been repaired, ready to take Shen Yuexin home even if this wasn''t her ce.


    "Ah, is it that close?"


    Wang Shufen immediately smiled and said, "Then, if you have time, you shoulde over more often."


    "Yeah, I will, but it''s not always convenient." Shen Yuexin said and walked away.


    "Not convenient?"


    Wang Shufen turned to Ye Ling, "Why isn''t it convenient? Are you afraid I''ll disturb you guys?"


    "No, no, Mom, don''t overthink it, let''s go inside," Ye Ling said helplessly.


    "Such a big house..."


    Wang Shufen entered the vi, looking around curiously.


    It was no wonder she acted this way. After all, she was a woman who had grown up in the countryside. She had seen vis on TV but had never set foot in one before.


    "Lingzi, did you buy this vi yourself?" Wang Shufen asked excitedly.


    Ye Ling shook his head, "No, Mom, it''s rented."


    "Rented? Such a luxurious vi must cost quite a bit per month, right?"


    "80,000."


    "80,000? What are you doing renting a vi for nothing? Ordinary houses are fine to live in, this is too wasteful," Wang Shufen said, feeling the pinch.


    That was 80,000 yuan!


    Many farmers toiling away in the countryside couldn''t earn 80,000 in a whole year.


    "It''s alright, Mom, we have money now."


    Ye Ling said with a smile, "Please, go inside and take a seat. I''ll take care of the stuff."


    "Should we change into slippers? The floor''s so clean."


    "Such a big fridge? And there''s not that much to store, why get such a big fridge?"


    "Ouch, look at this TV. What''s it called again? Right, a wall-mounted television. This must be over 70 inches, right? Much better than the one we had at home."


    "Tsk tsk, look at these stairs, they are even the spiral kind! Rich people really know how to live it up."


    Wang Shufen stood at the door surveying everything, but just wouldn''t go inside.


    Ye Ling said helplessly, "Mom, please go in and rest for a bit. There''s no need to change shoes, it''s fine."


    Hearing this, Wang Shufen carefully stepped inside, as if she was afraid she might break the floor.


    Ye Ling was also puzzled. Why was the house so clean? It was in a messy state when he had left!


    Moving Wang Shufen''s things into the vi, Ye Ling took out two bottles of mineral water from the fridge and handed one to Wang Shufen.


    "Lingzi, I think we shouldn''t stay here. 80,000 a month is too expensive," Wang Shufen said after taking a sip of water.


    Ye Ling chuckled, "It''s fine, I rented this before. It''s not for much longer. I''ve made some money doing business recently, and I n to buy it when thendlordes back."


    Ye Ling did indeed have this in mind. He had already set up the Array, so could he really change houses now? That would be too much of a hassle.


    Wang Shufen eximed, "Buy it? I may not be very worldly, but I know this is the center of Donghai City! Even the cheapest apartment around here starts at twenty thousand per square meter. Not to mention this vi, can you afford it?"


    Ye Ling feigned dissatisfaction, "Mom, are you looking down on your son?"


    "How could I? I know my own son, but a vi like this doesn''te cheap, right?"


    "Not sure, but given the square footage, it''s probably at least tens of millions."


    Wang Shufen''s eyes widened, "Tens of millions? That expensive? How much have you made to be able to buy this ce?"


    "A few billion, I guess."


    After Ye Ling finished speaking and saw Wang Shufen''s eyes widen again as if she was about to say something, he hurriedly took out a bank card and ced it in front of her.


    "Mom, there''s a billion in this bank card, and the PIN is your birthday. Buy whatever you want with it. For big expenses, use the card, and for smaller ones, you can withdraw some cash first."


    This bank card had been prepared by Ye Ling in advance.


    "1... 1 billion?!"


    Hearing this number, Wang Shufen was even more bbergasted.


    She had never heard of so much money, let alone owning it.


    Ye Ling shook his head helplessly and stopped worrying about Wang Shufen. He turned and left the first floor, intending to check on the Spiritual Medicine he''d nted in the yard.


    As for Wang Shufen, he''d let her digest the news on her own.

 Chapter 124 Growth of Spiritual Medicine

    Just as he reached the yard and hadn''t yet taken a good look around, his phone suddenly rang.


    Ye Ling took out his mobile to look, and it was an unfamiliar number.


    He answered directly and heard from the other side, "Hello, is this Mr. Ye Ling?"


    Ye Ling said, "Speaking."


    "Ah, hello, I am the branch manager of Huaxia Bank in Donghai City; my name is Qu Yishan." The other party said.


    "Bank manager?"


    Ye Ling was taken aback, "What can I do for you?"


    "It''s like this."


    Qu Yishan coughed once and said with augh, "Recently, Mr. Ye, the funds in your Huaxia Bank ount have been very substantial. Considering the increase in cyber thefts these days, I suggest that you should deposit these funds in a fixed ount. Otherwise, it might attract the attention of some cyber theft gangs!"


    "Haven''t I already deposited the money into a bank card?" Ye Ling said.


    "The ount you have is a demand deposit, and the bank will not be responsible if anything goes wrong."


    Qu Yishan said, "But if it''s a fixed deposit, our bank will manage it strictly, adding the highest level of firewalls. By doing this, your capital will be much safer."


    Ye Ling seemed to understand; they wanted him to make a fixed deposit!


    He hadn''t browsed Baidu for nothing.


    For someone like Ye Ling who has tens of billions at his disposal, depositing in a bank would definitely impact the bank''s performance and enhance the bank''s financial business.


    In turn, the management, including the bank''s manager, would receive a high year-end bonus due to the outstanding performance, and might even be promoted.


    Because that would be a testament to their working capability.


    In reality, genuine wealthy people usually do not just deposit money in the bank.


    The shrewder rich folks would use the money for investments or high-interest loans, deeming the bank''s interest insignificant.


    Some of the more perspicacious ones would not only refrain from depositing but also take out a loan, creating a cash flow in the bank.


    Such actions have their pros and cons. The money deposited in the bank gets used by the bank to make more money, so it can be better not to deposit it, but instead use the bank''s money to earn more.


    Of course, the general public, like the ordinary folks who simply want a peaceful life, provide the bulk of the bank''s capital reserve.


    "So, may I ask where you reside, Mr. Ye? If it''s convenient for you, I could make a visit tonight."


    Qu Yishan thought Ye Ling was hesitating since he was silent.


    Ye Lingughed, "I''m free tonight; I live at XXXX. If Manager Qu is free, how abouting over for dinner?"


    "There''s no need for dinner; I was nning to invite you to one."


    After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Qu Yishan finally hung up the phone.


    If it were smaller amounts of money, like tens of thousands, a hundred thousand, or even several hundred thousand, it would be fine.


    But when ites to millions, Qu Yishan, as the bank manager, had to make this call, especially for a ''billionaire'' like Ye Ling.


    "Now I''m a tycoon, too." Ye Ling shook his head with a smile.


    Arriving in the yard, Ye Ling immediately noticed the nts.


    These nts were the Spiritual Medicines he had nted before.


    At the time of nting, they were all dried up and nearly depleted of nutrients.


    But now, with the influence of the Spirit Gathering Array, these Spiritual Medicines had grown significantly in just a few days; this rate of growth had left Ye Ling very satisfied.


    "Hmm, the Spiritual Energy isn''t too bad," Ye Ling mumbled to himself.


    Ordinary people could only feel the freshness of the air in the yard, feeling refreshed after breathing it.


    Only True Cultivators could sense the thick Spiritual Energy emanating from these Spiritual Medicines.


    "What a pity, these are just some ordinary seeds. If only there were a few spiritual medicine seeds," Ye Ling sighed.


    It was incredibly difficult to find spiritual medicine seeds on Earth.


    Calcting the time, these spiritual medicines, given their current growth rate, would be ready for harvesting in just about four or five more days.


    After watching for a while longer, Ye Ling finally returned to the living room.


    He pulled out his phone and gave Liu Qiao''er a call.


    "Wifey, I''m back."


    "You''re back?!"


    Liu Qiao''er immediately said with surprise, "That was quick! Didn''t you spend more time with Auntie at home?"


    "My mom came as well."


    "..."


    The conflicts between mother-inw and daughter-inw are the hardest to deal with, especially when living together. Ye Ling felt that this was what Liu Qiao''er was considering now.


    "Alright then, I was nning on working overtime tonight, but in this case, I''lle home early to wee Auntie."


    Liu Qiao''er said, "We can''t eat at home, can we? Which restaurant should we go to? I''ll make a reservation online or give them a call right away."


    "You''re treating?"


    "Yes, I''m treating, you''re paying," she replied.


    Ye Ling: "..."


    "Actually, my mom still prefers eating at home. It might not sit well with her to go to a big restaurant the first time she visits. Let''s talk about it when you get back."


    "Stingy, you can''t even afford to take your mom for a meal at a five-star hotel?"


    "I''m afraid you''ll eat too much and leave me broke!"


    "Tch~"


    After hanging up the phone, the corners of Ye Ling''s mouth couldn''t help but curl up.


    He still felt that talking to Liu Qiao''er was effortless, but with Shen Yuexin...


    Better not to mention it.


    "Mom, let''s go. I''ll take you for a walk nearby to get familiar with the area," Ye Ling said.


    Wang Shufen waved her hand, "No need, my darling son is so busy with tight schedules and business, don''t waste it on me. Just tell me about it, I''ll remember. As for you, just get back to your work."


    Ye Ling thought to himself that his mom was truly considerate; he indeed had matters to attend to.


    "This tragic former Ye Ling..."


    Ye Ling smacked his lips,menting how his predecessor had lost not only a great beauty like Lin Yuqing, but also a good mother like Wang Shufen.


    Speaking of Lin Yuqing, Ye Ling smacked his forehead¡ªwasn''t that girl waiting for him to take her shopping?


    She was the first one to open her heart to him after he arrived on Earth, and Ye Ling felt he couldn''t let her down.


    Well, that was a bit of a stretch; he just wanted to win over the beautiful Lin Yuqing.


    "Alright then."


    Ye Ling informed Wang Shufen about the surroundings, such as where the market was, where the supermarket was, where there were small diners, big restaurants, and so on, and then he gave her his phone number.


    Wang Shufen did have a mobile phone, but it was an old-fashioned type. She wouldn''t know how to use these new touchscreen smartphones that aremonce now.


    After saying all this, he got in his car and drove straight away from the vi.


    "Lin Hua, I warned you before, but not only did you not listen, you even sent an assassin to kill me? Heh..."

 Chapter 125: Chapter 125 Antique Street

    Ye Ling was furious, yes, extremely furious. Thinking back to his previous life, when he roamed the Immortal Realm, countless strong ones would tremble at the sight of him. When had he ever fallen so low as to be targeted for scheming assassinations by a mere mortal every day.


    "You jerk, I swear I''ll let you taste the might of the ''chrysanthemum knife,'' and we''ll see whether your chrysanthemum is tighter or my ''chrysanthemum knife'' is sharper!" Ye Ling gritted his teeth.


    He floored the elerator of the red X6, which sped like a sh of lightning onto the wide road. The X6 was initially intended for Liu Qiao''er, after all, as his wife, she shouldn''t be driving anything that demeaned her status. Today, Ye Ling had taken it out simply for that dash of red mboyance.


    He had just called Lin Yuqing, and the girl was now waiting for him in Hualong District. Hearing the address, Ye Ling was slightly taken aback. The location of Hualong District was excellent, and the housing prices were steep, with per square meter soared above forty thousand. Could it be that this girl was a ''babe with money''?


    Without overthinking it, Ye Ling pressed harder on the elerator. Half an hourter, with a beautiful drift, he parked next to Lin Yuqing, who was standing on the side of the street. The window rolled down, and his gaze suddenly went straight.


    Lin Yuqing, who was already blessed with a delicate figure, wore a beige long dress today. The hem of the dress reached her knees, revealing her delicate and fair calves which, under the sunlight, shimmered entrancingly.


    Her neck, as elegant as that of a swan, made one have all sorts of wild thoughts, and her exquisite cheeks were deliberately made up with a touch of light makeup today, adding a few charms to what was otherwise a youthful face.


    Gulp, Ye Ling swallowed his saliva, his heart pounding uncontrobly: "Girl, you''re dressed so seductively today, are you trying to get me to take you down?"


    Lin Yuqing gave Ye Ling a coquettish nce, arching her proud chest before curling the corner of her mouth into a satisfied smile, clearly pleased with Ye Ling''s reaction.


    "Ye Ling, where did you borrow this car from?" asked Lin Yuqing curiously after she settled into the passenger seat.


    In Donghai City, a BMW X6 was definitely considered a luxury car, an impressive contrast to those which cost several hundred thousand that, innd-scarce Donghai, merely counted as means of transportation.


    Ye Ling smiled smugly, "Cut it out, I''m rich now. Where are we going?"


    "Antique Street!" Lin Yuqing said with a slight smile, which made Ye Ling floor the gas pedal and speed off like a madman, fearing that he might not be able to resist with such a tempting little demon by his side. He could hardly wait to devour Lin Yuqing.


    All the way there, Lin Yuqing''s arm, as smooth as mutton fat jade, brushed lightly against the back of Ye Ling''s hand, stirring him up, sending a flush of true fire surging up from the soles of his feet to his crown chakra and almost drawing out his Heart Demon.


    "Demoness, demoness, damn it, you''re really a demoness. Just you wait, one day I''ll have you!" Ye Ling swallowed his saliva, his eyes sparkling with fire.


    Lin Yuqing, her face blushing, was clearly doing it on purpose. Ever since the day she was forcefully kissed in Ye Ling''s rental, this goddess, who once rejected countless suitors, seemed to have fallen into Ye Ling''s trap.


    When a man pursues a woman, it is like scaling a mountain; when a woman pursues a man, it is but ayer of paper that is easily pierced. Moreover, at this stage of courtship, a woman''s behavior and intelligence often transcend Einstein. Yet once in a real rtionship, they plummet to negatives¡ªperhaps this is overdrawn intelligence and emotional quotient?


    On the wide streets, with streams of vehicles, this international metropolis boasts its unique appeal. In a short time, it had be renowned internationally as a flourishing city ofmerce. However, due to its rapid development, it also had many aspects that attracted criticism.


    With a screech, Ye Ling performed a sharp drift, steering the red X6 into a grimy, chaotic alleyway, a stark contrast to the clean and prosperous streets outside.


    Lin Yuqing was startled, her heart skipping a beat, and in the next moment, Ye Ling had her wrapped in his arms.


    "Ye Ling, please, not here, okay?" Lin Yuqing pleaded somewhat.


    Ye Ling suddenly sobered up, taking a deep breath. He really was a jerk. Was he actually about to have his way with Lin Yuqing in the car?


    With a resigned withdrawal of his hand, Ye Ling cleared his throat lightly, assuming a serious expression, "Yuqing, I am a doctor, a doctor who saves lives and helps the wounded. I am upright, I was just checking your health. I have to tell you some bad news; there seems to be an issue with your chest."


    "Ah? What''s wrong?" Lin Yuqing was startled, her hands busy straightening her disheveled clothes.


    Ye Ling inhaled deeply, "Your chest is developing. Yes, it''s developing. You need a proper doctor to guide you on how to evolve it to perfection. Let''s do this, given our rtionship, we can make some time tonight, and I will help correct its development to perfection. Yeah, let''s do that."


    "Ye Ling, I''ve discovered that when you lie and act like a lecher, you''re very serious. Really, life is all about acting skills,"ughed Lin Yuqing.


    Ye Ling sniffed. Busted. Well, he couldn''tin. Since ancient times, an Immortal Emperor like himself had the thick skin of a city wall, what more when it was a captivating woman exposing him.


    Straightening up, the two of them then honestly made their way to Antique Street.


    Antique Street, located in the western suburbs of Donghai City, is thergest antique market in the whole city, covering thousands of acres. All sorts of people mingle here, eking out a living or just getting by.


    Ye Ling parked the car, and after he opened the door, Lin Yuqing stepped out like a meteor, attracting everyone''s attention.


    Seeing this, Ye Ling stood tall and proud, flexing his chest. With an arm bent, Lin Yuqing smiled and naturally hooked onto Ye Ling''s arm. Together, like a pair of made-for-each-other lovers, they casually walked into Antique Street.


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    ps: Um, today''s update iste, but here''s a triple release~

 Chapter 126 Emperor Qianlongs Chamber Pot

    On Antique Street, every holiday or weekend, the ce was teeming with people. Fortunately, it wasn''t yet the weekend, so the two were able to stroll leisurely down the street, eliciting envious looks from many men at Ye Ling.


    "Yu Qing, what are we doing on Antique Street?" Ye Ling was somewhat puzzled. Wasn''t going out supposed to involve amusement parks, movie theaters, or walking around shopping streets?


    Lin Yuqing smiled yfully, "Today is my grandfather''s birthday. He really enjoys calligraphy, painting, and antiques, so I thought I''de here to try my luck. What if I find an unrecognized genuine article?"


    Ye Ling was taken aback, "So it''s Grandpa''s birthday. Leave the gift to me then, rest assured, I''ll definitely make Grandpa happy!"


    Joking? As the mighty Immortal Emperor, his eyes were more precise than any instrument on Earth. Themon mishap of being deceived on Antique Street simply couldn''t happen to Ye Ling.


    Lin Yuqing lifted her nose with a smile, "Hmph, keep boasting here. When you''ve burst your bubble of bragging, I''ll see how you square it."


    "Heh, what''s this, you don''t believe me? Let''s make a bet. If I find a treasure that Grandpa likes, you''ll let me ''check'' your physical development. How about that?" Saying this, Ye Ling stared at Lin Yuqing with no good intentions, his eyes rolling around.


    Lin Yuqing nced at Ye Ling, "Bragging too much, huh? If you don''t find anything, hmph, don''t you ever touch me again." Having said that, Lin Yuqing turned and bounced away, walking ahead with her hands behind her back.


    Ye Ling was stunned for a moment, then tion spread over his face, "Hehe, sess! Tsk tsk, it can''t be helped, the Immortal Emperor is just this perfect. Look, look, which stunning beauty doesn''t admire the Immortal Emperor?"


    Inside a shop, filled with calligraphy and paintings, Ye Ling and Lin Yuqing walked in, and a clerk immediately rushed over to greet them.


    "Sir, Miss, what might you be looking for? Our shop''s calligraphy and paintings are quite famous throughout Antique Street, with very few fakes. Many masters of calligraphy and painting often visit our shop, and we have an extensive collection of genuine originals from ancient calligraphers and painters. Please have a look." The clerk''s mouth was running smooth as silk.


    Lin Yuqing couldn''t helpughing directly, thinking the clerk was quite funny with his bold ims.


    Hearing this, Ye Ling also became interested and whispered, "I''d like a genuine ''Along the River During the Qingming Festival'' by Zhang Zeduan, mind you."


    At these words, the clerk was stunned, and his eyes changed as he looked at Ye Ling. Are you kidding? I was just making conversation, and you took it seriously, daring to actually ask.


    ''Along the River During the Qingming Festival'', one of Huaxia''s top ten masterpieces, a rare surviving gem, a national treasure-level cultural relic, currently resides in the Imperial Pce Museum in Imperial Capital. Even if it was avable, do I dare sell it, and would you dare buy it?


    The clerk ranted in his heart, of course not daring to say it out loud but rather gave an awkward smile, "This gentleman surely jests. We do not have ''Along the River During the Qingming Festival'' here. Of course, we do still have many other paintings."


    Ye Ling nodded, asking the clerk to pick out a fine piece. The clerk nodded repeatedly, taking out a painting and slowly unfolding it to reveal a pristine scroll. In its center, there was only a fan-shaped section bearing four bold characters: "Uprightness Overwhelms," and signed by Liu Shi''an at the bottom of the fan.


    "Sir, this is a gem of our shop. You should know, among the fans of Liu Yong, it is considered a masterpiece. Even Emperor Qianlong highly praised it. This fan has been passed down from Liu Yong, collected by someone with significant clout during the Republic era and then mounted on this scroll. If you take it out, it will surely make many envious." The clerk said excitedly, pointing at the fan as if it were a family heirloom.


    Ye Ling and Lin Yuqing exchanged nces. Liu Yong''s fan was indeed a marvel. Isn''t there a saying? Zheng Banqiao''s bamboos, Tang Bohu''s beauties, Liu Shi''an''s fans, and Songzhong Tang''s single-brushstroke tiger; these were hailed as the "Four Excellences."


    But is this fan really a genuine work of Liu Yong?


    Who is Ye Ling? In his past life, he was the Immortal Emperor; could his eyes fail to discern the authenticity of historical relics?


    Forget the damaged scroll, just take this fan for instance¡ªthe paper''s rough and certainly not more than ten years old, clearly a modern counterfeit.


    "How much for this fan?" Ye Ling asked with a cough.


    Upon hearing this, the waiter grew even more excited, a glint of cunning flickering in his eyes. He had been waiting for such a long time and finally, a sucker had arrived¡ªheh, time to fleece him!


    "Sir, go out and ask around, a fan from Liu Yong could fetch hundreds of thousands. However, this particr one has fewer words, so it''s quite a bit cheaper. How about this, I''ll give it to you for eighty thousand¡ªyou''re just paying a service fee, so you''lle back next time," said the waiter with utmost seriousness.


    Ye Ling nodded, then turned to Lin Yuqing, "Lin Yuqing, a fan from Liu Yong for only eighty thousand, not bad, eh?"


    "Not bad indeed, eighty thousand is really inexpensive. This fan must''ve been painted by Liu Yong on his deathbed, an ultimate masterpiece that shocks and awes," Lin Yuqing remarked sarcastically, unable to let the storefront''s charade go unchallenged given her literary family background.


    Infuriatingly, the waiterpletely misunderstood their sarcasm, and mistook it for praise, hastily saying, "Isn''t that why I said you two have a keen eye? This fan, it''s absolutely a choice item! I''ll wrap it up for you right now, and we wee you back anytime!"


    "Mhm, we''ll be sure toe back," the two of them replied in agreement.


    When the waiter looked up after rolling up the scroll, the entire room was empty¡ªno one was there. The promise of a "next visit" buzzed annoyingly in his brain as his face turned pale.


    After browsing a few more shops and not finding anything good¡ªnot evening across a single genuine article¡ªto add insult to injury, some of the shopkeepers had the audacity to im an ordinary chamber pot was a true antique used by Emperor Qianlong himself, nearly driving Ye Ling to stuff the pot into the shopkeeper''s mouth.


    "Yu Qing, it''s not that I''m ipetent, it''s just that this street doesn''t have a single ancient hair to be found," Ye Ling heaved a deep sigh, hisment profound.


    Lin Yuqing''s forehead creased with three ck lines: "Sigh, it seems I need to think of another gift for grandfather."


    No sooner had she finished speaking when Lin Yuqing bumped into an acquaintance, a schoolmate, and the two quickly struck up a cheerful conversation. Ye Ling, left to his own devices, began to survey his surroundings out of boredom. Suddenly, he noticed a street stall not far away surrounded by a crowd. Intrigued, he hurried over.


    Huaxia''s cultural tradition is to join in the excitement, and after much effort, Ye Ling squeezed into the throng of people. There, he saw a man in a suit with a haughty expression, wearing gold-rimmed sses, standing in front of the stall and cursing loudly, "Your shabby stall is filled with nothing but fakes; you dare try to deceive me? I''ll smash your stall today!"


    The onlookers were whispering and pointing; it turned out that this man had wanted to buy something at the stall, but upon closer inspection, everything turned out to be fake. An altercation with the stall owner had erupted, leading to the outburst of curses.


    However, amidst the disorderly stall, Ye Ling spotted two items that immediately made his eyes gleam. He broke into a grin¡ªindeed, there''s no need to look any further; what he sought was right here, effortlessly found.

 Chapter 127: Chapter 127 Betting

    Chapter Discover:


    The man in the suit kicked the pairs of bronze artifacts on the ground, scattering them. Then he grabbed the stall owner by the cor, swearing and cursing in a way that was utterly repellent.


    "You could''ve just not bought it if you recognized the fakes. There are plenty of fakes here in the antique market. Why don''t you go smash up someone else''s shop?"


    "Yeah, I think he''s picking on the stall owner just because he looks honest and easy to bully."


    "Tsk tsk, the stall owner is even disabled, and setting up a stall is hard enough for him. This guy''s really going too far."


    The crowd around was all talking and pointing, but when the man in the suit turned around, his face twisted with malice, "Shut your mouths! Are any of you going to stand up for him?"


    At this, everyone chose to shut up. In these times, no one wanted to stick their neck out for a stranger and bring trouble upon themselves.


    Ye Ling watched the stall owner being manhandled by the man in the suit, his eyes devoid of sympathy. Hisck of concern wasn''t for no reason; the stall owner exuded a deathly aura, had a sinister face, and even a hint of murderous intent. He was probably an old grave robber, and if nothing unexpected happened, the man in the suit was in for some bad luck soon.


    But, just because Ye Ling wouldn''t stick his neck out for the stall owner didn''t mean he wouldn''t stand up for the treasure.


    "Hey, hey, what are you doing, bullying a disabled person like that? With your keen eyes, you figured out the goods were fakes, so just leave if you''re not buying. Is there a need to wreck his stall?" Ye Ling pped away the hand of the man in the suit and stepped in front of the stall owner to rebuke him.


    The man in the suit froze, staring at his reddened palm, then erupted in anger, "Where did this assholee from? Are you even old enough to butt into others'' business like this? You''re so ill-mannered. I bet you''re one of those bastards who has a birthdate but no upbringing!"


    Ye Ling, who had originally only wanted to browse for a couple of treasures, felt his face darken at these words. A flicker of murderous intent surged forth, startling the man in the suit so badly that his legs began to tremble uncontrobly, as if shrouded by the abyssal hell itself.


    "You''re asking for death!" Ye Ling''s face remained dark as he stepped up to the man in the suit, his palm shooting up tond a heavy p across the man''s mouth.


    The p resonated sharply, blood spraying, and the man in the suit fell back with a mouthful of blood, "You bastard, you dare to hit me! You should ask around who dares to mess with Smiling Tiger, Wang Er! I''ll make sure you regret this day!"


    "Smiling Tiger, Wang Er? I''ll turn you into a Crying Face Cat today!" Ye Ling, still furious, moved towards the so-called Smiling Tiger. Suddenly, he felt a tug on his arm, and turned to see it was the stall owner.


    "Brother, don''t trouble yourself with this matter; it didn''t involve you to begin with," said the seemingly weak stall owner, his eyes glinting darkly.


    Ye Ling shook his head, "It''s not about you anymore, it''s about me now!"


    Approaching Smiling Tiger, Ye Ling lifted his foot and stamped fiercely on the man''s chest. A series of crisp cracks followed, and Smiling Tiger shrieked in agony.


    "Say one more word, and I''ll break every bone in your body!" Ye Ling''s voice was chilling, grim-like.


    The Smiling Tiger, petrified, nodded frantically. Once Ye Ling moved his foot away, the man struggled to get up and stumbled away in haste.


    The crowd now looked at Ye Ling with a hint of fear in their eyes, and a young man within the group disdainfullymented, "The guy was a bit too much, sure, but you didn''t have to go and injure him like that. It seems like your family never taught you any manners."


    These words reignited the anger in Ye Ling that had just subsided. He turned to look at the young man and said coldly, "You spineless egg, a bastard without any upbringing, you didn''t jump in when the stall owner was being bullied, but you have the nerve to criticize now? Do you really think you''re the embodiment of morality? You base, shameless, vile, dirty, faceless creature!"


    At this outburst, everyone around gasped. This guy was not only skilled inbat but also had a sharp tongue!


    The young man, insulted, turned red-faced and his hands trembled, "You! You dare to curse me!"


    "Why wouldn''t I dare? And don''t you dare talk to me about who your dad is or who your mom is. I didn''t swear brotherhood with your dad, nor have I slept with your mom, so you don''t need to pretend we''re acquaintances." Ye Ling pointed at the young man and cursed.


    After listening, the young man nearly sprayed a mouthful of old blood in frustration. This guy, with his silver tongue, really missed his calling by not bing awyer.


    "What''s wrong with what Smiling Tiger said! All the stuff here is fake anyway. When someone finds out they''re fakes and he talks back, and then his stall gets smashed, he only has himself to me!" The young man tried to calm down, screaming inside, ah, the sky is so beautiful, mustn''t let the mood be ruined.


    Ye Ling nced at the young man, "Your grandpa!"


    The young man was taken aback, "Who are you cursing! You little rascal, let me tell you, I''m an educated person, I won''t stoop to your level!"


    "Your grandpa!"


    "Who are you cursing!"


    "Whoever responds, I''m cursing him, your grandpa!"


    "Your grandpa!"


    "My grandpa is your grandpa!"


    Pfft, everyoneughed, and the young man who Ye Ling was pointing at and berating turned shades of green and white on his face.


    "You! You! If you''re so tough, stop quibbling. If you dare, let''s see the real deal in an appraisal!" The young man couldn''t retort at all and was burning with anger.


    Ye Ling heard this and immediatelyughed. Really, like an old immortal tasting arsenic, seeking his own death.


    "Go on, how do we see the real deal?" Ye Ling asked disdainfully.


    The young man took a deep breath and pointed at the stall owner''s goods, "Everything at this stall is a counterfeit. If you can find a single genuine item, I''ll admit defeat!"


    "What if you lose?" Ye Ling asked leisurely.


    The young man gritted his teeth, "Me, lose? That''s a joke. Whoever loses has to kneel on the ground, knock their head on the ground three times and yell ''Grandpa'' three times!"


    "Don''t worry, my good grandson, those three knocks and three calls for ''Grandpa,'' you''ve got theming!" After saying this, Ye Ling squatted down, picked up a scroll of paintings and looked over a small bowl-sized basket of copper coins.


    "Big brother, I''ll take these two items. Tell me, how much?" Ye Ling''s expression remained unchanged, his demeanor the same as before.


    The young man saw Ye Ling pick up these two items and immediately became very excited. He had just checked the basket of copper coins; they were all replicas from the Republic era, not a single real one, not a single one. As for that scroll of painting, though the craftsmanship was fine, it was still a fake, and he believed he could never be wrong.


    "Brother, these items, five thousand!" The stall owner thought for a moment and finally named his price.


    Ye Ling nodded, took out a bright red banknote from his body, and handed it directly to the stall owner, "Ten thousand for you, no need for change."


    After speaking, Ye Ling pointed to the young man, "Alright, kneel down now, admit your mistake verbally, call me ''Grandpa!''"


    The young man, who had been excited just a moment ago, suddenly froze. What did he mean, not even a fart had been let out, and he was already dering him the loser?

 Chapter 128 The Unfortunate Youth

    What the hell is this all about?


    Before even starting the appraisal, I have to fucking kneel and admit defeat!


    "Are you joking with me?" The young man took a deep breath, trying to calm his anger provoked by Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling merely scoffed disdainfully: "Your grandfather''s."


    The young man was stunned, and that image that tortured him to no end vividly resurfaced in his mind ¨C "Your great uncle''s," "Your great uncle''s" echoed in his brain once again.


    "Your grandfather''s! Your grandfather''s! Let me tell you, ying this game with me, your little master! Your grandfather''s! Your grandfather''s!" The young man seemed to go mad, bellowing furiously.


    This time, he swore to himself that he wouldn''t be put at a disadvantage again!


    Ye Ling just sneered with contempt, what poor mental quality, he got angered just like that, so he casually pointed at the young man: "Your grandfather''s!"


    Snort, the young man almost spat out a mouthful of old blood, his eyes wide with fear as he stared at Ye Ling: "Dare you not y with words?"


    "I told you, you lost, why would I y with words with you? Just kneel, bow, and call me grandpa, that''s it, why all this nonsense!" Ye Ling curled his lip and looked at the young man with indifference.


    The onlookers were also stunned ¨C this guy was way too confident! What was he even talking about? He went straight to making someone kneel and admit defeat, utterly unreasonable.


    Seeing the looks from the crowd around him, the young man felt a deep sense of gratitude. Look, look, the eyes of the people are sharp.


    With the thought of widespread public support, the young man steadied his mind, coughed lightly, and his expression returned to calm: "Firstly, about your coins, all of them here are counterfeit money from the Republic of China era; take a look at the patina ¡ª it''s not smooth at all andcks that sense of beauty thates with age.


    "Secondly, about your painting, I have already examined it closely. Although the paper and the painting itself are quite good, in fact, the painting is a high-quality fake," the young man spoke with conviction.


    Ye Ling listened to what he said and nodded secretly. The young man''s ability to discern was indeed not bad. But unfortunately, he was still too green.


    "Why do you say that about the painting?" Ye Ling asked with a slight smile, thinking the kid still had some skills.


    The young man looked at Ye Ling with arrogant disdain: "That painting, the paper and the painting itself don''t match. It is made with an authentic ancient piece of paper,bined with a Qing Dynasty work from the Republican period, and created with exquisite craftsmanship. How should I put it ¨C the painting simply isn''t valuable, probably not even worth a thousand bucks!"


    The young man spoke with logic and evidence, and many in the crowd nodded in agreement, looking at Ye Ling with mocking faces. You''re going to take a fall this time, aren''t you?


    "Just because you say so, does it have to be right?" Ye Ling looked at the expressions of the people around him and couldn''t help but sneer.


    The young man smirked slightly, straightening his cor, "I''m sorry, but I am a doctoral candidate from the Department of Archaeology at Peking University and now work at the Forbidden City Restoration Center. Even some veteran appraisers would believe what I say, not some uneducated guy like you."


    Wow, a doctoral candidate from the Department of Archaeology at Peking University, working at the Forbidden City Restoration Center?


    A guy with real talent and learning, what a pity his character isn''t that great.


    The crowd around him gasped upon hearing this; a top student from Peking University ¨C looking nationwide, these were all top-notch talents, not to mention that he also worked at the Forbidden City Restoration Center, which seemed like he had some real ability.


    That thought made the onlookers turn towards Ye Ling with jeering noises; even those who enjoyed watching trouble unfold shouted at Ye Ling, daring him to kneel and admit defeat.


    Ye Ling looked at the young man, then at the crowd surrounding him, shrugged his shoulders: "Is this what they all want?"


    The young man said very arrogantly, "Can''t help it, I have the people''s support. What do you say? Ready to admit defeat?"


    Ye Ling listened, then gave a coldugh: "Your great uncle''s!"


    Creak, the young man''s heart seemed to freeze at that moment. Your great uncle, your great uncle, your motherfucker has bullied me with your great uncle all day ¡ª oh yeah, and your grandfather''s, too. Can''t you change your tune?


    "Let me tell you, you''re definitely losing! Just concede now. If you''re not convinced, go find an expert to check it out. I''ll make sure you lose convincingly!" the young man said through gritted teeth, his eyes turning red as he red at Ye Ling ¨C he wished he could devour Ye Ling alive.


    He couldn''t help but recall a joke he once read online, a conversation between Buddha and the Jade Emperor.


    Jade Emperor: "I reign over the Heavenly Dao!"


    Buddha: You''ve been beaten by the monkey!


    Jade Emperor: I have more subordinates than you! Chapter Continue:


    Buddha: You''ve been beaten by the monkey!


    Jade Emperor: I have a wife!


    Buddha: You''ve been beaten by the monkey!


    Jade Emperor: I''ve experienced 17,500 cmities!


    Buddha: You''ve been beaten by the monkey!


    Jade Emperor: Can we not talk about the monkey?


    Buddha: Your sister (Yao Ji) slept with a mortal.


    Jade Emperor: ...


    Buddha: Your daughter (the Weaver Girl) slept with a mortal.


    Jade Emperor: ...


    Buddha: Your niece (the Third Holy Mother) also slept with a mortal.


    Jade Emperor: Let''s talk about the monkey instead...


    Buddha: You''ve been beaten by the monkey!


    Jade Emperor: I''ll fuck/your mother...


    What a painful realization, to be tormented to death over a single vulnerability, truly a blow to the heart and the soul.


    Ye Ling couldn''t help but shake his head: "You, you''re still too green, truly not giving up until you''re faced with the Yellow River, not shedding a tear until you see the coffin. Today I''ll let you be utterly convinced in defeat! Damn it!"


    "Can we not mention ''your uncle''?" The young man nearly couldn''t help himself from pouncing on Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling quickly waved his hands: "Oh, sorry, ''your grandfather''!"


    The young man didn''t speak, his eyes were like those of a crazed evil spirit, staring intensively at Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling smiled and took out a copper coin from the bamboo basket. The coin was covered in verdigris, and the inscriptions on it were indiscernible.


    However, as soon as Ye Ling took it out, streams of Spiritual Energy wound around his fingers. The Spiritual Energy contained the pure essence of heaven and earth, only invisible to others.


    After the Spiritual Energy circled around the coin a few times, the verdigris miraculously disappeared, and to everyone else, it seemed like Ye Ling was only fiddling with the coin in his hand.


    The next moment, Ye Ling looked at the copper coin in his hand, which had turned a dark copper hue, shining with a luster and exuding an ancient air of the passage of time.


    The characters on the coin finally revealed themselves, fourrge characters that shocked the hearts of all who saw them.


    The young man''s eyes were about to bulge out. As soon as he saw the characters clearly, his body jolted, and he stumbled backward repeatedly as if struck by lightning.


    The onlookers around them were also somewhat surprised. Seeing the young man''s reaction, they took a step forward. After seeing the clear characters, they were utterly astonished.


    A small copper coiny steadily within Ye Ling''s palm.


    The coin, weathered by countless years, was engraved with fourrge characters.


    Da Qi Tong Bao!

 Chapter 129 Kneel Down to Me

    Those who study economics know very well the fearsome giant that is Rothschild, and simrly, those involved in antique collection are all too familiar with the Big Qi Tong Bao.


    For thousands of years in Huaxia, it''s been one of the top fifty treasures, extremely precious, with fewer than three discovered to date, and only two existing in the world.


    One was found being kicked around as a shuttlecock by children in the countryside and is known as the Four-Eyed Big Qi.


    The other was held by a noted figure of the Qing Dynasty and is known as the Chipped Corner Big Qi.


    It''s said that the Four-Eyed Big Qi discovered on the shuttlecock was auctioned off during the Republic of China era for the staggering price of 300,000 Mexican Dors, which today would be more than fifty million.


    The Coin in Ye Ling''s palm, could it possibly be a Big Qi Tong Bao?


    How is this possible!


    Today, apart from the National Pce Museum, where one Big Qi Tong Bao is preserved, the whereabouts of another is already unknown; yet the one in Ye Ling''s hand is in perfect condition. If it is real, it is destined to cause a major earthquake throughout the antique collector''s world.


    "No! It can''t be! This can''t be a real Big Qi Tong Bao!" The young man stepped back continuously, his eyes filled with disbelief. Then, he suddenly strode forward a few steps, right up to Ye Ling, and snatched the Big Qi Tong Bao from his hands.


    His eyes, staring intently at the small bronze Coin, saw that its patina was natural and the size of the Coin was consistent with genuine ones; moreover, being a doctoral student, he had extraordinary ability to appraise¡ªhe could tell that even if this wasn''t a real artifact, it was definitely a finely crafted imitation with a long history.


    "Impossible! The Big Qi Tong Bao has long be a legend in the world of antiques, or it has given countless people room for imagination, but it could never just appear out of nowhere in a basket full of fakes, right! That must be it!" The young man muttered to himself as if he had lost his soul.


    Ye Ling shook his head, his fingers moved, and the Big Qi Tong Bao returned to his hand. Seeing the young man like this, he sneered, "Don''t be so arrogant. When you encounter something you could help with, even if you choose not to assist, don''t kick someone when they''re down, and at the very least, spare us the disy of that foul mouth of yours."


    After hearing this, the young man''s face changed color, and then with a ferocious look, he turned to Ye Ling, "No! I can''t be wrong! The Big Qi Tong Bao in your hand must be a modern knockoff; I''ve seen it on Tian Gou Net before!"


    Ye Ling paused, then heaved a deep sigh, "I had thought that if you conceded graciously, I would have spared you, but now it seems youck not only manners but even a shred of integrity. Today you will kneel, whether you wish to or not!"


    As he spoke, Ye Ling moved to the young man''s side, his palm suddenly gripped the young man''s arm, a tremendous strength transmitted from Ye Ling''s fingers, as if he had poured molten iron, turning the young man''s face pale.


    "Kneel down!" Right after, Ye Ling''s lower leg kicked out with extreme speed, like a bolt of lightning.


    Thwack, his toe directly hit the back of the young man''s knee, and the immense force caused the young man''s legs to buckle, making him kneel on the ground with a solid thud onto the ground''s brick tiles.


    Not just the young man, but even the onlookers who had gathered around were stunned by Ye Ling''s sudden move. The young man felt as if his knees were about to shatter and he bellowed loudly.


    "Do you know who I am! How dare you hit me! I''ll have you know, I''m going to make sure you rot in jail! I want you to die there!" the young man yelled as he struggled, his expression fierce.


    "I''m a national officer! You''re challenging the majesty of the state! Are you seeking death? Do you understand?"


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling burst intoughter. Just then, Lin Yuqing, who had just finished chatting with her ssmates, heard themotion and hurried over. When she arrived and saw the young man kneeling on the ground, she immediately gasped and covered her mouth.


    "Wang¡­ Brother Wang!" Lin Yuqing''s eyes were full of shock; clearly, she recognized the youth on the ground.


    Ye Ling was slightly taken aback and puzzled, "Yu Qing, you know this self-righteous hypocrite?"


    "Pah! You''re the hypocrite, your whole family are hypocrites! Yu Qing, hurry, call the police for me. I want him to suffer, I want him to know the consequences of offending me!" the young man roared loudly.


    Now, he was apletely different person from just a moment ago; it was clear that a single Daqi Tongbao coin shattered the high walls around his arrogant heart. He couldn''t ept being defeated by someone who kept insulting him with "your grandpa".


    Who was he? The star student of the Archaeology Department, currently a restoration expert at a museum, a national talent on the official payroll. Wherever he went, people looked up to him; yet now, he had been brought low in a small antique street, something his pride couldn''t stomach.


    "Forget about it, Big Brother Ye, he''s Wang Tao, a student of my father," Lin Yuqing said softly, her voice implying a plea for the young man Wang Tao.


    However, Ye Ling also detected something in her tone¡ªit was obvious Wang Tao and Lin Yuqing were hardly close, or else she wouldn''t have sounded so indifferent.


    "Alright, today I''ll give Yu Qing some face and let you remember this lesson. Don''t strut around everywhere thinking you''re so grand. You, at best, are a person in dog''s clothing, who bites when he sees the vulnerable and legs it when faced with someone tough. To be honest, if it weren''t for Yu Qing, today I really would have made you call me ''grandpa'' a few times," Ye Ling said derisively and, taking Lin Yuqing by the arm, turned and walked away.


    Wang Tao knelt on the ground, eyes dazed, then rage began to burn within them. Struggling to his feet, his blood churned with anger, and his scalp started tingling.


    "Brat, just you wait. Someday I''ll let you know that Wang Tao is not to be messed with¡ªand Lin Yuqing will definitely be my woman!" Wang Tao ground out between clenched teeth as he watched the departing silhouettes of the two.


    As Ye Ling and Lin Yuqing were making their exit, Ye Ling suddenly stopped, turned his head, his eyes shing coldly, and a mischievous smile appeared on his lips.


    "Your grandpa!"


    With that one phrase, Wang Tao''s face instantly turned an angry red, his insides tumbling violently, his footing unsteady as he stumbled repeatedly.


    Suddenly, his face turned deathly pale, and he spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood mid-air, his body going limp, nearly copsing to the ground.


    With that one "your grandpa", Ye Ling had cursed Wang Tao into spitting blood. But truth be told, the blood was spitted out rather unjustly¡ªan overreaction to a single phrase, wasn''t it?


    Your grandpa.


    Not far away, Ye Ling slowly began to sing a song, which only made Wang Tao''s eyes nearly pop out of their sockets.


    Chrysanthemums wither, the ground full of wounds, your little face turning yellow...


    Damn it, this is going too far!


    In the car, Ye Ling handed the painting to Lin Yuqing, "Here, tonight at grandfather''s birthday feast, you''ll be the brightest star!"


    Lin Yuqing didn''t speak, and instead wrapped her arms directly around Ye Ling''s arm, "You''reing with me."


    Ye Ling was taken aback, his heart tangled with emotions. What did this mean? Was it time to meet the parents already?


    The Immortal Emperor wasn''t ready for this; was it really necessary to attend such a formal asion for their first meeting?


    "Uh... Let''s... go!"


    Seeing Lin Yuqing''s gaze shift from anticipation to disappointment, Ye Ling hit the gas, and the dazzling red BMW X6 took off like a flush of wind into the distance.


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 Chapter 130 Holy moly, that scared me

    On the way, Ye Ling called Wang Shufen to tell his mother that he wouldn''t being home for lunch as he was going to apany a friend to run some errands, and as for Wang Shufen, she repeatedly told Ye Ling to go ahead with his tasks without worrying about her.


    In Wang Shufen''s view, her son was making something of himself and earning good money, so he should be busy; after all, what kind of a man would he be if he lounged around at home all day?


    Lin Yuqing nced at Ye Ling and didn''t say anything. However, a hint of loss seeped into her eyes. So, in his heart, she was just a friend?


    Clever as he was, Ye Ling had been the Immortal Emperor in his past life, standing at the very top of the world, invincible, and capable of creating mountains of corpses and seas of blood with a single burst of anger. How could he not understand the small thoughts going through Lin Yuqing''s mind?


    With one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding Lin Yuqing''s palm, he said nothing but gripped her hand tightly as if afraid of suddenly losing her.


    The warmth from Ye Ling''s handpletely melted Lin Yuqing, and she nced at the man beside her, bowed her head, her face blushing shyly, her eyes brimming with plum blossom tears, full of flowery charm.


    "By the way, Yuqing, what does your family do? You might as well introduce them to me first so that I don''t embarrass myself when I visit. If I lose face, that''s fine, but I''m afraid of losing face for our Lin Family''s great beauty," Ye Ling said as he squeezed Lin Yuqing''s hand.


    Lin Yuqing smiled faintly, her smile blooming like spring flowers, radiantly beautiful yet not coy, extremely gentle.


    When Lin Yuqing had finished telling Ye Ling about her family, he was taken aback. Well, he hadn''t seen thating; her family background was quite impressive.


    Her grandfather was a respected schr with countless students, an educational pioneer after the establishment of the country, with moral integrity and honor, and once served as the president of Tsinghua University.


    Her father was a professor and vice-chancellor at Donghai University, who had given several important knowledge lectures published in major domestic journals.


    Her mother was also a genteeldy, from a family of distinguished literary lineage. In short, this was a family with an impressive schrly heritage thatmanded respect from countless people.


    Ye Ling smacked his lips, "Sheesh, tell me you don''t have to match couplets or recite a poem when entering your house?"


    Lin Yuqing gave Ye Ling a look, "Others don''t have to when entering my house, but you, you''ll need to recite a seven-character quatrain in five steps."


    "Oh, are youparing me with Cao Zhi?"


    "What, were you nning to be Cao Pi instead? ''Born of the same roots, why rush to destroy each other''?"


    "But how to put it, it''s kind of simr. The two of them were brothers who turned on each other, while we would be about a wife killing her husband, hehe."


    Ye Ling grinned, and Lin Yuqing''s face turned a deeper shade of red as she punched him lightly with her small, rosy fist, softly, without any strength.


    "Stop running your mouth, howe I never noticed you were so glib in school, which, by the way, is a key school, mind you. I really don''t know how you got in," Lin Yuqing lightly tidied the slightly messy bun beside her ear.


    Ye Ling was somewhat bemused by this, her charm different from that of Liu Qiao''er, different from Shen Xinyue, different from Wang Ningmei.


    Liu Qiao''er was simplicity, the beauty of innocence, beautiful in its authenticity.


    Shen Xinyue was aloof, like a powerful CEO, like a cold goddess, untouchable.


    Wang Ningmei was like a poppy, mature and an inescapable beauty, intoxicating, ensnaring people in her fragrance.


    As for Lin Yuqing, she embodied youth, exuding the essence of it. Moreover, she had that unique petite southern girl''s charm, and she was born and raised in a premier schrly family.


    With such a profound cultural heritage, Lin Yuqing was not only incredibly beautiful on the outside but also possessed exceptional cultivation, making her seem like a delicate young woman who people just wanted to hold in their arms upon seeing her.


    South Street in the city, this street was an old one, with houses along the roadside all exuding the ancient charm of tile-roofed houses, each encircled by walls behind whichy lush green bamboo, providing shade for the homes.


    This street exhibited distinctive Ming Dynasty characteristics, and Lin Yuqing''s grandfather lived here. The residents were predecessors inmerce, academia, or reclusive experts.


    You see, even in the absolute luxurious neighborhood of Tomson First Mansion, where a square meter cost only dozens of thousands, any residence on this street wouldn''t sell for less than several hundred million.


    It is said that a billionaire once coveted a courtyard where only a very simple elder lived. The rich man threatened and tempted, trying forcibly to take possession of the courtyard.


    As a result, he ended up disgraced and bankrupt, his once-thrivingpany went bankrupt, he became entangled in a contract fraud case, and eventuallynded in jail.


    In the street with unique Ming Dynasty-style scenery, the center was already lined with parked vehicles. There were no super expensive sports cars, but still, each was a mid-range sedan worth several hundred thousand, with Audi A6L being particrlymon.


    Cars in this international business hub weren''t worth much money, but the license tes on these carsmanded immense respect as many belonged to governmental vehicles, and each one was driven by powerful figures controlling this city of charm.


    Ye Ling parked his car in a nearby space and walked with Lin Yuqing toward one of the central courtyards. The walls were gray-green, and bamboo could be seen peeking over, as if to catch a glimpse of the world outside.


    "Yu Qing, you''re back! Grandfather''s birthday banquet is about to start, I thought you wouldn''t make it," a well-dressed young man hurried to her side and said upon seeing Lin Yuqing.


    Lin Yuqing gave a slight smile and pointed at the young man: "This is my cousin, Lin Wei."


    "Cousin, this is my friend Ye Ling," Lin Yuqing introduced Ye Ling to Lin Wei.


    Lin Wei carefully sized up Ye Ling, nodded, and urged Lin Yuqing to enter the courtyard first, telling her that the old man had asked for her several times.


    Once Lin Yuqing had gone inside, Lin Wei looked around furtively and whispered into Ye Ling''s ear, "Not the brother-inw, huh?"


    Ye Ling was startled and chuckled awkwardly, damn, this big cousin was really direct.


    "Well, not necessarily, not necessarily," Ye Ling mumbled, feeling a sense of foreboding.


    Lin Wei looked surprised, then overjoyed, pped Ye Ling on the shoulder, and led him to sit down in a resting area in the courtyard.


    "Wait for me, ha!" Lin Wei said before dashing off like a shot.


    Ye Ling was puzzled, damn, what kind of trick was this? It always felt like there was something scheming afoot.


    And sure enough, within three minutes, over a dozen middle-aged women with beaming faces hurried to the front courtyard, led by Lin Wei.


    "Aunts, this is Ye Ling, the... not necessarily boyfriend of my sister," Lin Wei''s words nearly made Ye Ling fall over.


    This dude!


    Looking at the dozen women with their envious green eyes across from him, Ye Ling almost copsed, having never faced such a situation even when he was fighting for his life in the Immortal Realm.


    Damn, it''s terrifying!

 Chapter 131: Chapter 131 Another Mother-in-Law

    In a delicately furnished room, Ye Ling looked around with terror at the dozen middle-aged women encircling him, their smiling faces causing him to break out in cold sweat.


    What kind of joke was this? He had merelye to wish the Lin Family patriarch a happy birthday, so how had he ended up like a prized animal on disy, surrounded and faced with those peculiar smiles?


    "Um, Ye Ling, right? May I ask how far your rtionship with our Yu Qing has progressed?"


    "Yes, indeed. Our Yu Qing hardly ever brings ssmates home, and even females rarely visit, let alone males. I see now, Yu Qing might be in the bloom of young love."


    "This is all thanks to Lin Wei. Without him, that girl would have still kept us in the dark."


    "Not necessarily. What if she wanted to surprise us?"


    As the saying goes, give three women a stage and they''ll put on a show. With over ten women, Ye Ling felt his legs trembling just after a few sentences, his heart pounding with anxiety.


    Logically speaking, Ye Ling was the mighty Immortal Emperor, and also a seasoned veteran in love, but what use was that here? Could the Immortal Emperor act willfully in his mother-inw''s house?


    A veteran in love dared to be capricious in front of his mother-inw?


    What a joke. Had he not seen how unrestrained Liu Qiao''er''s parents were the other day at her house? Ye Ling had been very obedient indeed, um, except at night since no one would see them when it was quiet and still.


    "Excuse me, which one of youdies is Yu Qing''s mother?" Ye Ling swallowed nervously, realizing at this point that he still hadn''t figured out which one was his mother-inw.


    As soon as he voiced this question, the whole room burst into snickeringughter, and Ye Ling almost flipped the table and walked out. This was too terrifying. He''d rather brave the perils of Nine Nether Hell than linger here any longer.


    Lin Wei gave an awkward smile and scratched his head, "I forgot to introduce them. These are Yu Qing''s aunts and uncles. As for my aunt, she''s presently with my uncle keeping Grandpapany."


    Damn!


    So the main character wasn''t even here, and he was scared for nothing. Thinking about it, he was a big shot in the Immortal Realm¡ªwhat hadn''t he seen?


    In the past, he''d argued with the Saint and flirted with fairies; he''d even chatted casually withdies of high status. What was this situationpared to those?


    Ye Ling burst into a grin and edged closer to Lin Yuqing''s rtives, unleashing his silver tongue. He spoon-fed them sweet words, amusing everyone toughter and significantly improving their impression of him.


    Lin Wei stood by, stunned. This kid''s transformation was astonishingly rapid¡ªhe had just been as dumbfounded as a pig, and now he was as lively as a monkey, chattering away smoothly, yet managing to charm everyone.


    It didn''t take many minutes before Lin Yuqing and a middle-aged woman walked into the room, her facial features delicate despite the traces of years on her face.


    "Sis, Yu Qing''s boyfriend is really great¡ªhe''s handsome, and what''s more, he''s now an entrepreneur on his own, not bad at all."


    "Yu Qing, your aunt is really impressed with you. Unlike my daft daughter, who''s wild all day and can''t find a decent boyfriend."


    "Yes, it truly is Yu Qing''s good fortune."


    Lin Yuqing was dumbstruck. What was going on? Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she timidly looked toward her mother.


    Her mother was observing Ye Ling, noting that his appearance wasn''t bad; he didn''t seem unreliable. But to have won over the crowd so quickly, his eloquence must be noteworthy.


    "Yu Qing, why haven''t I heard you mention having a boyfriend?" Lin Yuqing''s mother asked softly.


    Lin Yuqing''s mother''s surname was Kong, and her name was Jia, said to be a descendant of some Saint Kong after multiple generations, of course. Time was too long for any verification, but her family pedigree was indeed impressive, fitting the status of a northern schrly family of great renown.


    Lin Yuqing quickly nced at Ye Ling, who at that moment also felt the immense aura of his potential future mother-inw, and he sent a pleading look towards Lin Yuqing for help.


    This guy, who had been so talkative just now, had suddenly be mute.


    "Mom, this, it''s not certain yet," Lin Yuqing said softly while gently shaking Kong Jia''s arms.


    After hearing this, Kong Jia looked at Lin Yuqing and then at Ye Ling, giving a slight smile, "Just go with the flow, I won''t interfere with you two, but don''t let yourself be wronged."


    After hearing this, Ye Ling immediately felt very grateful.


    Look, look, now that''s what a mother-inw should be like.


    She didn''t ask about his house, car, career, or any other issues, just straightforwardly told her daughter not to wrong herself, and that''s all that mattered.


    This was what truly reflected the image of a mother-inw, all those other things, like demanding an 880,000 dowry for engagement, or insisting on a car and house for marriage, were just nonsense.


    Lin Yuqing''s eyes reddened, and she was just about to speak, but Kong Jia patted her arm, "Alright, let''s go to the backyard, the birthday feast is about to start."


    Everyone hurriedly stood up, as the event surrounding Elder Lin was today''s top priority. Principals from major institutions, academicians, and even some of the most respected figures from the cultural world had sent their congrattions.


    The courtyard had a resemnce to the traditional Qing Dynasty siheyuan, yet it was different; the whole yard was strung together as one, with front, middle, and rear courts, covering quite an area.


    In the backyard, tables were set up with appetizing delicacies spread all over ¡ª roast duck, braised meat, seafood, vegetables, everything imaginable, making Ye Ling, the food lover, salivate profusely.


    In the center was a long red table, reserved for Elder Lin, an old man who had lived through that bygone era and ced great importance on etiquette.


    There weren''t a few people in the backyard, three to four dozen, with five to six tables, including local dignitaries and cultural elites.


    Within a few minutes, an elderly man in a red robe emerged from the house, his hair and beard all white, his face full of smiles, and his spirit seemed even better than some of the young people, with a purple-golden cane in his right hand.


    "Elder Lin, today is your grand birthday celebration, I''ll have to toast you a few drinks in a while!" said a middle-aged man dressed in a Sun Yat-sen suit, approaching Elder Lin and speaking with a gentleugh.


    Elder Lin pointed to the man, "Secretary Mo, you''vee to celebrate my birthday; it doesn''t matter if it''s a few sses or a few bottles, I''ll have to drink with you."


    Ye Ling, not far away, looked at the so-called Secretary Mo and nudged Lin Yuqing, "Who is this guy?"


    "You don''t know him?" Lin Yuqing said in surprise.


    "What''s he, that I should know him?" Ye Ling asked confusedly, then replied proudly.


    Lin Yuqing pursed her lips, "That''s Secretary Mo from Donghai City, now tell me what he counts for?"


    Ye Ling was taken aback, looked at Lin Yuqing and said, "The Elder is this influential? Even he has toe?"


    You should know, due to its special geographical location, the secretary from Donghai City always held a high-profile and powerful position, and there had even been several who directly moved to the central core of power, ranking much higher than some of the provincial big shots.


    Lin Yuqing didn''t answer Ye Ling, instead, she patted his shoulder, "Brother Ye, it''s time to give Grandpa his gift, are you really confident about that painting you''re holding?"


    "Don''t worry, if something goes wrong, I''ll never touch you for the rest of my life," Ye Ling boasted, puffing out his chest.

 Chapter 132 A Fake?

    The most important part had arrived¡ªthe presentation of congrattory gifts.


    If it hadn''t been for Ye Ling''s knowledge that Elder Lin was a highly esteemed and venerable predecessor, he might have thought this was just another potbellied bureau chief taking bribes under the guise of epting gifts.


    Of course, most of the guests today were younger members of the Lin Family, with only a few outsiders, but these outsiders could not offer anything particrly valuable.


    For example, Secretary Mo''s gift was a pair of calligraphy he had written himself, five big characters: "Eternal Youth Pine," vigorous and powerful in stroke, emitting a sharp energy at a nce.


    Others brought gifts of a simr nature, after all, they all knew that Elder Lin despised evil, it didn''t matter if his own family members brought something precious, no one would say anything, but it was different for outsiders.


    As he grew older, Elder Lin became extremely concerned about his reputation, cherishing his own impable reputation.


    After the guests had presented their gifts and well-wishes, it was time for Elder Lin''s students and grandchildren to respectfully offer their birthday presents, and their gifts were indeed more valuable than the earlier ones.


    After all, students and descendants were hardly considered outsiders, so these people''s gifts were also quite eptable.


    As gifts were presented one by one, Ye Ling watched with astonishment¡ªit closely resembled scenes from the Immortal Realm where a big BOSS would sprinkle favors, and a bunch of bootlicking fellows would fall over each other to offer valuable gifts, all vying to leave a good impression.


    Just when the birthday banquet was at its liveliest, Ye Ling suddenly froze; he spotted someone among the students and grandchildren¡ªWang Tao!


    But then Ye Ling understood; after all, Wang Tao was a student of Lin Yuqing''s father, so by convention, he was like a grandstudent.


    There he was, face still somewhat pallid, holding a Bodhi Vajra ne in his hand, respectfully approaching Elder Lin.


    "Elder Lin, when you''re free, you might like to y with this Bodhi Vajra ne. With your state of mind, you will definitely be able to turn this Vajra into a magical treasure in no time," Wang Tao said with a faint smile.


    Many people saw the Bodhi Vajra ne that Wang Tao presented and pursed their lips dismissively; though not cheap nowadays, its price had been inted by the market. As for its significance, admittedly, it was quite good.


    Elder Lin nodded. To him, the value of a gift made no difference¡ªit was the sentiment that mattered most.


    A feather sent from a thousand miles away¡ªthe gift is light, but the sentiment is profound.


    However, when Elder Lin examined the Bodhi Vajra, his murky eyes suddenly widened, and then he gently shook his head, "My child, you are thoughtful indeed."


    The others were puzzled after hearing this¡ªthoughtful for just a Bodhi Vajra ne?


    But what they didn''t know was that this was no ordinary market Bodhi Vajra bracelet. This one had been brought from Nepal by someone Wang Tao had asked, a sixteen-petal Bodhi Vajra.


    The value of a Bodhi Vajra lies in the number of petals¡ªit''smon to see five or six petals, and the more petals, the more expensive. In Buddhist lore, a twenty-three-petal Vajra is extremely rare, said to have been possessed by the Buddha himself.


    Anything above twenty petals is incredibly rare. As for sixteen petals, one bead alone could fetch nearly ten thousand on the market, and this ne had eleven such beads, along with jade pieces added to it.


    The beads were also of excellent quality; thus, the ne was valued at over a hundred thousand. It was something Wang Tao had gone to great lengths to acquire.


    Upon hearing Elder Lin''s words, Wang Tao felt as light as air. This string of beads was nothingpared to his future prospects.


    Meanwhile, Ye Ling hadn''t noticed the sly smile on Wang Tao''s face, nor the sinister eyes fixated on his position.


    "Elder Lin, I heard that Yu Qing has brought a friend to wish you a happy birthday, and they''ve brought a rare and precious gift, a treasure seldom seen in the antique world," Wang Tao said softly with a smile.


    After hearing this, Elder Lin was taken aback, then turned to look at Lin Yuqing standing in front: "Yu Qing, howe you didn''t tell Grandpa that you brought a friend along?"


    Upon hearing Wang Tao''s words, a chill crept onto Lin Yuqing''s face. This guy was just too devious.


    Brother Ye may have said he was confident, but Wang Tao just put it out there so directly, calling it a rare treasure of the antique world. If Brother Ye can''t produce it, or if the gift fails to reach this level of rarity, isn''t that a p in Brother Ye''s face?


    "Grandpa, I was nning to introduce him to you after the birthday banquet," Lin Yuqing said softly, then pointed at Ye Ling.


    "This is my friend, Ye Ling."


    After Lin Yuqing finished speaking, Ye Ling stepped forward with a slight smile, "I''vee uninvited, so I hope the old master won''t take offense."


    "What are you talking about? Since you''re Yuqing''s friend, you are a guest of the Lin Family," the Lin family patriarchughed heartily, though there was an unusual gleam in his eyes.


    He doted on Yuqing the most. The Lin family''s third generation only had this one girl, and as she had already graduated, the old master was worried about his granddaughter''s marriage.


    Moreover, having lived nearly a century, he could see a hint of spring on his granddaughter''s face.


    "Ye Ling, didn''t you say on Antique Street that you were going to present a treasure to the old master? Bring it out and let us all have a look," Wang Tao said with a cold smile.


    He knew that Ye Ling had a Daqi Tongbao coin and a counterfeit painting, so he set this trap for Ye Ling.


    If Ye Ling disyed the painting, Wang Tao would expose it on the spot, p Ye Ling hard in the face, and cause Ye Ling to harbor hatred in front of everyone.


    If Ye Ling brought out the Daqi Tongbao coin, although it would shock everyone, he would also correspondingly lose a massive fortune nearly worth a hundred million!


    But a Daqi Tongbao coin is definitely valued close to a hundred million, there''s no doubt about that. But would Ye Ling be willing to part with it?


    Wang Tao watched Ye Ling with a smug smile, pleased with his seamless n.


    Next to Ye Ling, Lin Yuqing quietly tugged at his clothing, a look of anxiety on her face.


    However, Ye Ling just smiled broadly and took out a scroll of painting from his bosom. He walked forward under everyone''s gaze and handed the scroll to the Lin family patriarch.


    "As today marks the old master''s auspicious birthday, the younger generation presents this painting, hoping the old master will like it," Ye Ling said, his narrow eyes ncing at Wang Tao.


    His gaze was sharp, like a knife, making Wang Tao feel somewhat uneasy.


    The Lin family patriarch smiled and nodded, passed his walking stick to someone beside him, and unrolled the painting.


    The painting depicted a woman in green attire, sitting in a field of flowers gazing into the distance. The craftsmanship was exquisite, full of charm, and the signature was enough to make the Lin family patriarch''s heart tremble.


    That signature was actually Tang Yin''s, Tang Bohu!


    However, just at that moment, the Lin family patriarch''s eyelid twitched as if he had noticed something, and his eyes fixed onto the scroll.


    "Ye Ling, what are you trying to pull, presenting a counterfeit to the old master on his birthday? What''s your intention?" Seeing the expression on the Lin family patriarch''s face, Wang Tao immediately shouted with joy.


    A counterfeit?


    Everyone drew a sharp breath, looking at theposed Ye Ling.


    Then Ye Ling slowly turned around, facing Wang Tao who was acting like a buffoon.


    "You little s***, I let you off once, and here you are shamelessly prancing around; you''re really a total bastard," Ye Ling said.


    After speaking, Ye Ling continued.


    "Oh right, I forgot to say¡ªscrew you!"

 Chapter 133 The Grand Counterattack!

    That line again!


    That line again!


    Can''t you fucking say something else?


    Wang Tao was about to go mad from hearing that sentence; he wanted to either curse out loud or surge forward like a shrew to brawl with Ye Ling.


    But he couldn''t, for today was the grand birthday celebration of Elder Lin, and all the guests were either veterans in the industry or people of significant influence in this region.


    He had to maintain his image, his image!


    "Ye Ling, tell me what you mean, bringing a fake to Elder Lin''s grand birthday celebration. Doing such a thing is even worse than noting at all. Truly, I have no idea what''s on your mind," Wang Tao said viciously, putting on an act as if he were determined to protect Elder Lin to the death.


    Ye Ling was taken aback for a moment, then sneered: "You idiot, which dog eye of yours saw that this painting is a fake?"


    "Both my dog eyes saw it!" Wang Tao responded quickly.


    But suddenly,ughter exploded from the crowd in front, and he was startled. Then his face went pale with a flush of anger, and he ground his teeth¡ªincredible, this bastard was utterly insufferable!


    "Regardless, Ye Ling, you dare to bring a fake to trick Elder Lin at his birthday feast. I, Wang Tao, will be the first to disagree!" Wang Tao said through gritted teeth.


    Seeing Wang Tao like this, anyone else might really think he was a protagonist with a strong and upright appearance. It''s just too bad, to borrow a phrase from Old Chen, "Who would have thought, Wang Tao, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, you too have betrayed the revolution."


    "You don''t agree with your damn self, you don''t agree?"


    "Who do you think you are?"


    "Sticking a leek in your nose, really fucking think you''re an elephant?"


    "Today is Elder Lin''s grand birthday, and the old man hasn''t spoken yet. You''re bbering over here. What are you showing off, that you have a stinking mouth? Can you spew shit?"


    Ye Ling cursed Wang Tao with each sentence, pointing at him in anger as he spoke. What a piece of trash, he thought, originally not wanting to bother with this vermin, but the man''s sheer shamelessness forced him right into Ye Ling''s face, seeking ashing.


    After cursing Wang Tao, Ye Ling didn''t even give him another nce and instead bowed deeply to Elder Lin: "I''m sorry, Elder, for being so rude at your birthday feast. Please forgive me."


    Elder Lin waved his hand, rolled up the scroll, and said indifferently to Wang Tao, "Tell me, what exactly is fake about this painting?"


    Upon hearing this, Wang Tao was overjoyed, thinking Elder Lin was testing him and had at the same time ignored Ye Ling''s apology¡ªyou see, Elder Lin didn''t even bother with it.


    Wang Tao gave Ye Ling a scornful look; see that? You''re no good; Elder Lin has already started to dislike you.


    "Ahem, Elder Lin, ording to my expertise, this scroll is a highly skilled forgery."


    "This scroll is indeed made of paper from the Ming Dynasty. The color and the quality of the paper are beyond doubt."


    "However, the fakeness of this painting lies in the paper itself. The forger could never have imagined that in meticulously copying the original, he would reveal the true nature of his own work."


    "The workmanship of the painting is fine, but it is a top-quality imitation from the period of the 1990s."


    "The painting itself, in its overall form, characters, and details, differs substantially from the genuine works of Tang Bohu!"


    "Therefore, this painting is truly a case of genuine paper but fake artwork, intended to deceive those who are not well-versed in the art."


    With each statement peeling away theyers of truth and falsehood in the painting, many in the audience nodded in agreement, and feeling their gazes, Wang Tao couldn''t help but puff out his chest.


    After listening, Elder Lin secretly shook his head, but the excited Wang Tao didn''t notice. Meanwhile, the middle-aged man standing next to Elder Ye, Lin Yuqing''s father, also harbored a hint of doubt.


    He wasn''t puzzled about the authenticity of the painting but about why this once world-wise student was acting like he had gone rabid today, attacking the friend of his own daughter with such ferocity.


    Elder Lin turned his head and gave Ye Ling a slight smile, "You tell me, where lies the essence of this painting?"


    Ye Ling gave a calm smile, showing not the slightest hint of fear, which left the crowd below somewhat puzzled. This guy''sposure was truly remarkable; he remained so unruffled even at this critical moment.


    "Mr. Ye, as he said earlier, the paper of this painting is genuine, but the painting is a fake." Ye Ling maintained his sereneposure.


    Below, Lin Yuqing''s palms were soaked with sweat, incredibly nervous, her eyes fixed intently on Ye Ling before her.


    At that, Wang Tao became even more agitated, "Haha, how about that, Ye Ling, you''ve finally admitted it, haven''t you? I''d like to see how you wrap this up, bringing such a fraudulent item to deceive Mr. Ye at his birthday feast, you really deserve to die!"


    "I think you''d better kneel down and confess!"


    Ye Ling let out a coldugh, "I think, it is you who should be kneeling on the ground and confessing, isn''t it?"


    "Mr. Lin, the essence of this painting lies in the painting within the painting!" Ye Ling''s eyes shone brilliantly as he pointed to the scroll.


    A painting within the painting?


    The crowd below burst into an uproar; such a feature was a big deal, often found in major works. It was a deliberate measure taken to protect the piece from the covetous intentions of others, revealing their thieving nature.


    "A painting within the painting?"


    "Ye Ling, have you lost your mind? This may be a painting within a painting, but it''s still a counterfeit!"


    Ye Ling turned to look at Wang Tao with utter disdain, "You imbecile, talking to you really lowers my IQ."


    With that, Ye Ling walked up to the scroll, unfolded it, and with a gentle flick of his fingernail, a gap appeared where the paper had seemed whole.


    Ye Ling''s expression remained unchanged as his fair fingers gently pulled, and with a faint tearing sound, the paper was peeled away by Ye Ling as if shedding ayer of skin.


    Wang Tao''s eyes were filled with unshakable confidence, but when the topyer of paper waspletely removed, they were filled with an incredible shock.


    On the paper underneath, there was another painting, a portrait of a beauty!


    Identical to the one Ye Ling had torn off!


    Wang Tao''s heart plummeted, sinking to the depths, a chill rising within him.


    "Mr. Lin, this painting reveals the true face of Mount Lu," Ye Ling pointed out.


    On the scroll, the beauty amidst the flowers gazed into the distance; her form and expression both vividly lifelike.


    It seemed as if even the flowers on the paper were being stirred by a gentle breeze, with the traces of wind seemingly findable upon the painting.


    At the bottom of the scroll, Tang Yin''s seal was engraved, appearing to have withstood the test of time yet still stood out proudly.


    Mr. Linughed, carefully examining the painting beside him for a good three minutes. During these three minutes, Wang Tao didn''t even dare to breathe heavily, waiting for Mr. Lin''s verdict.


    Finally, Mr. Lin lifted his head, looking at Ye Ling with a slight smile.


    "You young man, not bad, your discerning eye even impresses me."


    Wow!


    Everyone was stunned, what a dramatic reversal, a huge turn of events!


    Wang Tao was dumbfounded, his head buzzing; it was over, his illustrious image built up in front of Mr. Lin and his own teacher was gone!


    Secretary Mo beside them also patted Ye Ling on the shoulder, "Young man, not bad, not rushed or impatient, you''re someone who can achieve great things."


    Ye Ling puffed out his chest - of course, he was the Immortal Emperor after all.


    And beside him, Wang Tao felt as though his cheeks were resounding with the loud smacks of ps.

 Chapter 134: Chapter 134 Take Care, Brother-in-law

    Wang Tao was utterly dumbstruck, this time he had made aplete fool of himself.


    In the past, he had exerted tremendous effort to establish a good image in front of Elder Lin and the teachers.


    But now, Ye Ling had dismantled everything, and Wang Tao''s current self must seem far less impressive in their eyes.


    Wang Tao was clever; no matter how much he managed to ingratiate himself with Lin Yuqing''s father, causing trouble for his daughter''s friend during his own father''s birthday banquet was never going to leave a good impression¡ªeven if the painting had indeed been fake.


    "Young friend, you still have much to learn. I think your knowledge is not yet solid," Elder Lin said gravely, pointing his finger at Wang Tao.


    Wang Tao was almost in tears, hastily agreeing; it was no joke, he dared not refute Elder Lin''s words for fear of being devoured by the crowd present.


    "Ye Ling, right? This painting is quite valuable, and as I have no kinship with you, I really can''t ept this," Elder Lin said, turning to Ye Ling with a smile.


    Ye Ling, however, spoke with a stern face, "Elder, you are the person I respect the most. Besides, I am Yu Qing''s friend, so it is not excessive to address you as grandfather. It''s not about the value when a junior gives a gift to an elder, but about the sentiment."


    Upon these words, Elder Linughed even louder, tapping Ye Ling with a finger before taking his seat in the ce of honor.


    The banquet then began, and on this day, Ye Ling stole the show, trampling Wang Tao beneath his feet¡ªthough Wang Tao had only himself to me for looking for trouble.


    Lin Yuqing was beyond excited, sitting next to Ye Ling and chatting with him animatedly.


    After the meal, Ye Ling bid farewell to Elder Lin as well as Lin Yuqing''s parents, then Lin Wei and Lin Yuqing escorted him to the Lin Family''s gate. However, as soon as he stepped outside, Ye Ling saw Wang Tao.


    Wang Tao''s face was a picture of despair, and when he saw Ye Ling exit the gate, a fierce light suddenly filled his eyes.


    Ye Ling glimpsed this and sneered coldly. Since you are not giving up, I will make sure you are utterly ruined.


    His fingers moved deftly as a wisp of spiritual energy danced between them. Even though Ye Ling was only in the Houtian Middle Stage, his mind was filled with various methods. Although he couldn''t unleash their full power yet, he could still cause considerable trouble for Wang Tao at that moment.


    The Crushing Heart Curse, amon divine skill from the Immortal Realm capable of clouding a person''s mind and forcing them to reveal their innermost secrets.


    Yet, Ye Ling''s cultivation was not sufficient to use it; he would have to be at least at the Foundation Establishment Stage. But as it happened, fate was on Ye Ling''s side.


    Wang Tao was already unsteady of spirit, to the point where it wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say he was gued by a heart demon. Under normal circumstances, a mere wisp of spiritual energy carrying the Crushing Heart Curse wouldn''t overwhelm him.


    But Wang Tao''s heart at that moment was as fragile as a piece of torn paper.


    Whoosh, the spiritual energy flew directly into Wang Tao''s body. The next moment, the already distraught Wang Tao let out a heaven-shaking roar, his face twisting grotesquely.


    Lin Wei, who had escorted Ye Ling out, was startled and eximed, "Has this guy gone mad? What is he yelling about?"


    "Could it be that he''s been driven insane by anger?" Lin Yuqing murmured as well.


    "I think he''s got something to say," Ye Ling said with a secret smile¡ªnaturally, since he was the one who had orchestrated the situation.


    After his furious roar, Wang Tao hammered his chest and cried out, "I can''t ept this! I put so much effort into gaining Elder Lin and the teachers'' admiration!"


    "For what purpose! Isn''t it all for my future prospects!"


    "And then there''s Lin Yuqing; I''ll have her one day. Once I have her, I''ll have the full support of the Lin Family!"


    "At that time, I''ll st my way up to sess, and all will look upon me with new eyes, even if they say I''m living off a woman!"


    "Once I stand firm, I''ll kick Lin Yuqing to the curb!"


    "No! With her beauty, how could I ever bring myself to do that?"


    "But we''ve got to have the decorative gs fluttering outside, man, after you''ve seeded, you''re entitled to three wives and four concubines!"


    "My dear master, you really think I respect you? I''m just looking out for my own future!"


    "And that idiot Lin Wei, every time I see him he''s got that stinking face, sooner orter I''m going to show him what I''m made of!"


    Wang Tao went crazy, yelling and screaming outside the Lin Family''s door, Lin Wei''s face turned green, fury churning his insides.


    "Wang Tao, you bastard! Scum!" Lin Wei approached the ranting Wang Tao and kicked him hard.


    Bang, the tremendous force sent Wang Tao tumbling to the ground, unable to hold back he spat out a mouthful of blood.


    At that moment, Wang Tao came to his senses, awakened by Lin Wei''s kick, but the words he had just uttered were still fresh in his memory, and now he waspletely dumbfounded.


    Drenched in cold sweat, his scalp going numb, a chill running from the soles of his feet straight to the crown of his head!


    He had brought disaster upon himself!


    The guests who had just left the Lin Family''s front door were also stunned,pletely shocked by Wang Tao''s actions.


    "Wang Tao, you bastard!" Lin Yuqing was also teary-eyed, her hands clenched tightly, pushed to the brink of anger.


    Ye Ling patted Lin Yuqing on the shoulder, "Wife, don''t be angry!"


    After speaking, Ye Ling walked over to Wang Tao, grabbed him by the cor with his right hand, and hoisted the seated Wang Tao up from the ground.


    "Heaven may tolerate misdeeds, yet survival may not be granted to those courting death!" Ye Ling said coldly.


    Smack, his right fist brutallyunched forward, hammering into Wang Tao''s chest.


    There were several crisp sounds of bones cracking, followed by a miserable howl from Wang Tao, who was then sent crashing to the ground like a kite with its string cut.


    Bang, Wang Tao smashed onto the ground, at least three of his ribs in his chest clearly broken.


    His mouth full of blood, his appearance sorrowful, hey on the ground, receiving no sympathy from anyone.


    This man deserved a beating, a severe beating!


    "Wang Tao, you scum, I never thought you were such scum, I''m going to ughter you today!" Lin Wei said as he approached Wang Tao, cursing fiercely.


    Smack, a punchnded on Wang Tao''s nose, and what was once a somewhat handsome and prominent nose was smashed t by Lin Wei''s fist.


    "Okay, brother, stop hitting him, or you might kill him," Lin Yuqing quickly ran to Lin Wei''s side, grabbing his arm to prevent him from continuing his assault.


    Ye Ling nced indifferently at Wang Tao, "A man like him, deserves to be beaten to death."


    Lin Wei hastily agreed, but he didn''t hit Wang Tao again. Instead, he pointed at him and berated, "Get lost, and never set foot in the Lin Family''s door again!"


    Wang Tao didn''t speak, struggled to get up, and endured the severe pain all over his body as he turned and fled in haste.


    "Yu Qing, don''t be angry, go back and keep Grandpapany, I''m heading home now, I''lle to see you when I have time," Ye Ling said with a slight smile.


    Lin Yuqing nodded, while Lin Wei called out loudly to Ye Ling, "Take care, brother-inw."


    Ye Ling, who had reached the car, shuddered and almost copsed to the ground.


    This cousin, truly is top grade.

 Chapter 135: Chapter 135 Childhood Flavors

    When Ye Ling got home, it was just around three o''clock, and Wang Shufen had just finished her afternoon nap.


    "Mom, I''m back," Ye Ling said as he entered the house and switched to a pair of slippers, the shoes he had worn all day making his feet stuffy. He sat down on the sofa and let out a long breath.


    The half day he had experienced was simply too thrilling; there had been pping faces, seizing opportunities, and being surrounded and hounded by his prospective mother-inw''s rtives.


    Wang Shufen washed her face and approached her son, "Son, tell Mom, do you have some kind of rtionship with that Shen Xinyue? Let me tell you, if you want to hold on to a girl like her, you need to act fast."


    "She''s rich, beautiful like a Fairy in the paintings, and also polite. You have to hurry or you''ll definitely regret it if you miss this chance," Wang Shufen said earnestly.


    Ye Ling nodded and wore a smug smile, "Don''t worry, Mom, she won''t escape from the palm of your son''s hand. Who do you think your son is, huh? I''m something!"


    Wang Shufen thenughed and nodded, with her husband''s unexined disappearance; only her son remained. Now, all her thoughts were focused on Ye Ling.


    Now that her son was sessful, living in a big house and driving expensive cars, her only remaining wish was one thing.


    To have grandchildren!


    "Oh, by the way, Mom, Liu Qiao''er will be back soon. She''s living here with me now. I''m giving you a heads-up," Ye Ling said before getting up and heading inside.


    Wang Shufen took a deep breath, her eyes shimmering with an unusual gleam as she smiled slightly, "Hah, that''s my son. I bet this girl has something going on with Ye Ling."


    "But what''s the big deal? Now that Ling has money, even if he has several kids, he can afford to take care of them."


    "Tsk, tsk, what should I do if I can''t handle them all? Hire a nanny?"


    "I heard that city nannies are all like viins in TV dramas; careless and they might abuse my grandsons and granddaughters. Forget it, I''ll just work hard and take care of them myself."


    If Ye Ling had heard her, he surely would have given her a thumbs up. Where did thise from? His mother had started to let her imagination run wild.


    After a few minutes, the door opened, and Liu Qiao''er returned. Today, she had specially taken leave and hade home early. Moreover, she was dressed meticulously, as she now considered herself Ye Ling''s girlfriend.


    The prospective daughter-inw meeting her mother-inw, how could she be too casual? Especially Liu Qiao''er, who came from a poor family, was even more mindful of this, fearing that Ye Ling''s mother might look down on her.


    As soon as Liu Qiao''er entered, Wang Shufen''s eyes lit up. "Boy, this girl is really beautiful," she thought, especially noting that her chest and rear end were not small at all.


    "A big butt, good for giving birth and easy to raise, tsk, tsk, my little Ling has a really good eye indeed," Wang Shufen was delighted.


    Seeing Wang Shufen sitting on the sofa, Liu Qiao''er hurried over with a smile, "Hello, Auntie, I heard from Big Brother Ye that you were here, so I came back early to keep youpany."


    "You know, these past few days, Ye Ling has been nonstop chattering into my ear about you, saying how pretty you are, how virtuous, and that you can endure hardships."


    "At first, I didn''t believe him. I wondered how could there be such a perfect girl, but seeing you today, well, I must say, this kid didn''t praise you enough!" Wang Shufen quickly stood up, took Liu Qiao''er''s hand, and said with a smile.


    Hearing this, Liu Qiao''er felt as sweet as if her heart was coated with honey, her eyes sparkling like crescent moons, her smile so wide she could hardly close her mouth.


    "Big Brother Ye has really given me a lot of face, praising me so much. Am I really that good?" she thought.


    It seems it''s time to give him some sweetness in return, right?


    A reward, a reward indeed.


    Ye Ling, who hade out after hearing the door, twitched his eyelids at his mother''s words.


    This mother of his definitely ranked as the best in the world, without a doubt, an excellent wingman!


    Seeing Ye Ling walk out, Liu Qiao''er hurriedly smiled and said, "Big Brother Ye, you should talk less about me to Auntie in the future. If you say something bad by mistake, it might affect the impression I make on her."


    Ye Ling grinned, his lips quirking up, his eyes gleaming as he looked at Liu Qiao''er, making her heart flutter.


    "Alright Qiao''er, tidy up the house a bit. Mom and I are going to buy some groceries to cook dinner at home tonight," Ye Ling said softly.


    Wang Shufen nodded, "Okay, I know where the ce is. If you two get busy from now on, I can make dinner for you at home, so you don''t have to eat out."


    Liu Qiao''er nodded, watching Ye Ling and Wang Shufen leave the house, no longer able to conceal the smile in her heart, she began to tidy up the room with a beaming smile.


    Although the room was already clean, Liu Qiao''er still meticulously cleaned and organized, to not let any blemish soil the perfect impression she originally had.


    Not far from where Ye Ling lived was a vegetable market, nned by the municipal government, with all kinds of meat and vegetables avable, and fresh too.


    After a ten-minute walk, the two of them arrived. Even though it was not yet four o''clock, it was already crowded.


    It was mostly idle elders from the neighborhood,ing to buy food for the evening meal, preparing to return home and wait for their children, so they could serve a hot meal as soon as their children came home.


    The hearts of parents, in this lifetime, are ultimately tied to their children.


    Seeing the dazzling array of stalls around her, Wang Shufen couldn''t help but smile proudly, "Little Ling, tonight mom will cook for you the fish-fragrant shredded pork and mapo tofu you loved the most as a child!"


    Ye Ling was stunned, his nose tingled, and memories of bygone years flooded back. Although he had arrived from another time, these two dishes held a significant ce in Ye Ling''s life.


    Back when the family was poor, the sight of meat made Ye Ling feel as if it were New Year''s. His favorites were the fish-fragrant shredded pork, which didn''t contain much meat, and the mapo tofu made by Wang Shufen.


    That taste, it was the taste of childhood.


    It was the taste of home.


    It was mom''s taste!


    "Mom! From now on, we will live better than anyone else! Your son swears! I won''t let you suffer even the slightest grievance!" Ye Ling hugged Wang Shufen tightly and said earnestly!


    Wang Shufen smiled lightly. As long as her son was doing well, it was all she could ask for. A little hardship for herself didn''t matter.


    But what she didn''t know was that Ye Ling, the once supreme Immortal Emperor,manding the Nine Heavens, was as steadfast as a rock in his every word and action!


    From the Immortal Emperor, fallen to his current state, Ye Ling''s heart had also gradually begun to change.


    Domination of the Nine Heavens, invincibility, what bullshit.


    To bring honor to his parents, to provide a stable and prosperous life for his wife and child, and to take pride in oneself, this is what a man should do.


    Wang Shufen, with Ye Ling, walked from stall to stall, picking out the cleanest and freshest vegetables, and haggling with the vendors over a few cents for several minutes.


    Ye Ling stood by, watching with a smile.


    Now, he had money, not to mention a few cents, even a few million didn''t matter to him.


    But he enjoyed this process.


    The two then arrived at a pork stall. Behind the rack of hanging pork was a middle-aged man with his bare chest exposed, wearing a leather apron and a cigarette in his mouth. He nced at Wang Shufen, who hade to select the pork, and said nothing.


    "Boss, how much is the pork per pound?" Wang Shufen asked with a smile, picking up a piece of pork belly.


    The boss nced at her and said indifferently, "Twenty-one per pound."


    "Can it be a little cheaper?" Wang Shufen still asked with a smile, weighing the pork in her hand.


    "Expensive? If you don''t have money, don''t buy it. If you''re not buying, put the meat down. Can you afford it if you dirtied it?" the boss said disdainfully, looking coldly at Wang Shufen.


    Ye Ling was startled, and then a surge of anger rose wildly in his heart!

 Chapter 136 Smack Smack Smack, Beat You to Death! (Four updates delivered)

    Ye Ling''s face turned iron blue as he pointed his finger at the boss and shouted.


    "What the **** are you spitting out of your mouth? Can''t you speak properly?" Ye Ling''s eyes were filled with intense anger.


    He had just sworn not to let his mother suffer any more humiliation, and this guy had to bounce out to show off how awesome he was?


    Upon hearing this, the boss immediatelyughed, but it was a sneer. He spat on the ground, twisted his foot on it, and smiled coldly, "Oh, what''s this? You''re annoyed at being called poor?"


    "This meat is twenty yuan per 500 grams, and you''reining about the price, what is that if not being poor?"


    "It''s clear you''re from the countryside. Look at that outfit, just like a vige woman. Put my meat down. What if you''ve got some virus or something? That would be a disaster for me!" the boss said with a cold voice.


    Just as Ye Ling was about to speak up, Wang Shufen tightly grasped his hand, "Let''s not talk about it, Xiaoling. Let''s go have a look at another stall."


    The thoroughly enraged Ye Ling forcefully suppressed the rage in his heart and looked at the boss without saying another word.


    "Child, when you''re outside, you must endure. This is not like being at home. Your father is not by your side. You must look after yourself and not get into arguments over trivial matters," Wang Shufen advised earnestly.


    Ye Ling nodded and finally managed to bear the anger in his heart.


    But in the next moment, the pork-selling boss sneered coldly, "Hmph, poor ghosts, still thinking of buying meat. If you can''t afford it, don''t touch it and ask for a cheaper price, it''s a joke. I really don''t know how these people from the countryside have no manners at all!"


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling''s eyes turnedpletely red. He turned around, and his voice was ice-cold as he demanded, "Who did you say?"


    Wang Shufen by his side was getting anxious too, but after enduring so many years of humiliation, those few words were still not enough to make her lose her sanity.


    "Hey, how can you talk like that, boss? Just because wee here to buy meat, we can''t bargain?" Wang Shufen retorted.


    The boss across from them scoffed with disdain, "Bargain? What bargain?"


    "Look at the rags you''re wearing. I guess it''s your son who works moving bricks at the construction site and hase back once in a blue moon, and you''re bringing him to indulge in some meat, right?"


    "If you can''t afford it, don''t take it. This is for humans to eat, don''t you have bacteria on your hands?"


    Upon hearing this, Wang Shufen couldn''t hold back anymore, "Hey, how can you speak like that!"


    "This is how I talk. What about it?"


    "Move along! If you keep standing in front of my stall and blocking my business, I''ll chop your old bones with a knife!" As he said this, the boss picked up the sharp Bone Knife and threatened viciously.


    Just when Wang Shufen was about to speak, she was tightly gripped by Ye Ling. He didn''t want his mother to continue tangling with this dog-like, scum pork vendor, causing unnecessary heartache.


    Ye Ling walked up to the boss, stared coldly at his arrogant demeanor, and said icily, "Apologize!"


    "Oh! Tsk tsk, listen everyone, listen, this out-of-towner still wants an apology from me?"


    "Apologize to your sister!"


    With the words barely out, Ye Ling''s hand, fast as a specter, reached the boss''s face, and with a fierce yank, he grasped the boss''s hair.


    With a sudden pull downwards, there was a loud thump as the boss''s head smashed onto the wooden table that held the meat.


    "Ah! He''s hitting people!"


    Cries of shock arose from the crowd of onlookers as the boss, his head bashed against the table, stood up groggily, his fat face covered in rolls of flesh.


    "You bastard! You dare to hit me? I''ll skin you alive today!" As he spoke, the boss, holding the boning knife, charged at Ye Ling with the de glinting ominously.


    Standing not too far away, Wang Shufen instinctively ran forward, wanting to block the vicious knife for her son.


    However, Ye Ling just sneered coldly, stepped forward, and then violently lifted his foot.


    With a tremendous force, he kicked the boss, sending him flying through the air before crashing down onto the wooden table.


    Clink! The table copsed, and pork rolled onto the ground. The boss, catapulted by Ye Ling''s angry kick, howled miserably. How powerful was that kick from Ye Ling?


    If he had used his full strength, probably even an elephant wouldn''t have been able to get up, but in his rage, Ye Ling still retained a shred of sanity. Otherwise, that kick would have killed him.


    The struggling boss, who couldn''t get up, had a mouthful of blood, and the fierce light in his eyes quickly faded.


    "Quick! Somebody call the police! This kid''s assaulting people. You''re done for today; I''ll make sure you rot in jail!" the boss cried out in agony, his body trembling uncontrobly.


    "It doesn''t matter whoes today! I''ll let you understand what happens when you look down on others!"


    Smack, a pnded on the pork vendor''s mouth.


    "A mouth that spouts trash deserves to be hit! Deserves a beating to death!"


    Smack, another p, hard on the cheek of the obnoxious mouth, delivering Ye Ling immense satisfaction!


    "Looking like a damn pig, and you really don''t act like a person!"


    Smack, one p, then another!


    "You bastard, selling pork and you act all superior, your mouth spewing crap!"


    Smack, smack, smack!


    "Smack, smack, smack! Does it hurt? Feels good, right? Apologize to me! Apologize to your grandma!"


    Shaking all over, with fear in his eyes, the pork vendor, his mouth full of blood, whimpered.


    "Prince, I was wrong!"


    "Grandma, I was wrong! I have a foul mouth!"


    Sobbing and pleading came from his mouth, and there were even tears in his eyes.


    Smack! Another p across the boss''s face made his eyes go wide.


    Why hit again, after already apologizing?


    "Stop yelling, I''m the Grandpa, and she''s the Great-Grandma!"


    The pork vendorpletely broke down and started sobbing, "Grandpa! Great-Grandma, I was wrong! Please, let me go!"


    "Today, without a lesson, you really damn think you''re going to heaven!" After saying that, Ye Ling pped him hard again.


    "Whimper! Why hit again?" The pork vendor cried out in injustice.


    Ye Ling scolded fiercely, "What? I want to p you! Is that not allowed?"


    "Allowed, allowed!" Where would the boss dare to disagree? He quickly nodded in agreement.


    Seeing this, Wang Shufen quickly pulled her son to stop, "Let''s go now; if the policee, it''ll be hard to exin."


    Ye Ling took a deep breath. Although he wasn''t afraid, his mother was with him, so to reassure her, he stopped.


    "Watch yourself! If you dare to look down on others again, I''ll break every bone in your body!" With that, Ye Ling pointed at the boss lying on the ground.


    The pork vendor''s body jerked, and he nodded quickly; he couldn''t care less about the pain, eager for this avenging demon to leave first.


    He couldn''t just stand by and let himself be beaten to death.


    Ye Ling was pulled away by his mother, leaving the market. They went to the nearest supermarket, bought some meat, and returned home.


    In the living room, Ye Lingy on the sofa, legs crossed, humming a tune, and watching TV.


    In the kitchen, Wang Shufen and Liu Qiao''er were chatting and cooking.


    Ye Ling smiled slightly; this warm scene, that''s really what home is!

 Chapter 137: Chapter 137 Give Me A Reason

    Warm moments always have a special way of making people linger.


    Children returning home for the New Year always find time passes too quickly.


    Those who are often away striving in the outside world always me time for stealing away their parents'' years.


    Aging parents invariably me themselves for growing old too quickly, unable to offer more help to their children, instead bing a burden.


    "Dinner''s ready!" Liu Qiao''er eximed with a smile, bringing steaming, fragrant dishes to the table one after another.


    Sweet and sour pork, yu xiang shredded pork, mapo tofu, and stir-fried greens¡ªtwo meat and two vegetable dishes, all about nutrition and bnce.


    Upon seeing this, Ye Ling hurriedly stood up and approached the table. Without fear of being burnt, he pinched a piece of yu xiang pork with his fingers and put it into his mouth.


    "Mmm! Delicious, delicious! This has definitely got to be Mom''s cooking," Ye Ling yelled out in praise.


    Wang Shufen, who had juste out of the kitchen, pped Ye Ling''s hand, "You''re so big now, yet you still can''t stay put. Go wash your hands¡ªaren''t they dirty?"


    Ye Ling smacked his lips and replied, "Aww, no need to use my hands then¡ªthat''ll do it, why wash? I''m waiting to eat here."


    "Hurry up, otherwise I won''t let you sit down to eat," Wang Shufen said with a teasing smile.


    Ye Ling sighed deeply and went to the bathroom with a helpless look to wash his hands.


    Watching Ye Ling''s retreating back, Wang Shufen shook her head with a smile, "Ah, this child, he''s like he''ll never grow up. He was too impulsive at the market today."


    Liu Qiao''er of course knew about the incident from a few hours ago and insteadforted Wang Shufen, "Auntie, those kinds of people deserve it. Looking down on someone just because of their status¡ªhad Big Brother Ye not spoken up or taken action, that would not be worthy of a man."


    Wang Shufen, upon hearing this, actually nodded in agreement. Her son was a young man after all, full of fiery energy, and moreover, they weren''t the ones at fault today, so she didn''t say anything more.


    At the dinner table, Ye Ling ate heartily, savoring the millet porridge his mother had cooked. The taste far surpassed that of those so-called luxury hotels.


    "This vor, tsk tsk, it''s leaps and bounds better than the five-star hotel at Shen Xinyue''s. It''s likeparing the earth to the skies!" Ye Ling said, his words muffled as he ate.


    Wang Shufen smiled slightly, "You child, always talking nonsense. They have a proper chef there; how could he fall shortpared to me?"


    "Auntie, it''s true. Your cooking is really so delicious," Liu Qiao''er also responded with continuousughter, giving a thumbs up.


    Wang Shufen didn''t respond. As a mother, what more could she wish for than the scene before her eyes?


    A simple home, a warm home, a home filled with familial love.


    After the meal, Ye Ling surprisingly took it upon himself to wash the dishes, pushing the two women to the couch and began to clear the table of leftover food.


    In the kitchen, Ye Ling washed the dishes, listening to the bursts ofughter from the living room, and couldn''t help but smile.


    This damn thing, this is life.


    Money?


    He already had plenty of it¡ªfifty to sixty billion, enough for a lifetime.


    Power?


    He didn''t need it at all. If anyone crossed him, even the President of Mi Country, he could go and turn their world upside down.


    "Besides, I have another five billioning into my ount tonight!" Ye Ling''s eyes gleamed with a sharp, knife-like intensity.


    Lin Hua, I''ming to settle the ount for that five billion tonight!


    After cleaning up, Ye Ling sat on the couch and started chatting with Wang Shufen and Liu Qiao''er. Their conversation filled the room withughter, the atmosphere warm and joyful.


    ```


    Suddenly, the phone rang. Ye Ling answered it, gave a few grunts of acknowledgment, and told the person on the other end to wait outside for him.


    "Mom, Qiao''er, I''m going out for a bit. You two chat away. I''ll be backter," Ye Ling said as he stood up, changed his shoes, and spoke softly.


    Both waved their hands dismissively, urging him to attend to his matters promptly and not to worry about them: after all, a man''s ambition lies far and wide.


    The caller was Qu Yishan, the branch manager of Donghai City''s Huaxia Bank.


    His aim was targeted: he wanted Ye Ling to deposit fifty to sixty billion in their bank on fixed terms.


    If he seeded, the bank could use these funds to extend more projects, which would yield substantial profits for his bank.


    However, Ye Ling was no fool. To put his money in a fixed deposit might mean that the interest alone would suffice for his lifetime, but what if he needed the money?


    He could withdraw the funds immediately, but ording to some banks'' policies, he would have to pay interest for doing so.


    Right, paying interest to use his own money? How absurd is that?


    Outside the vi, Qu Yishan had already been standing at the door waiting for Ye Ling toe down. When he saw Ye Ling, he was taken aback, clearly not expecting him to be so young.


    "Damn! A billionaire in his twenties? This guy must be a second-generation rich kid," Qu Yishan inwardly eximed.


    Ye Ling, looking at the man of average height, slightly overweight, and wearing gold-rimmed sses, knew without guessing that this had to be Qu Yishan. Otherwise, who would stand at the front door of his house at night, basking in the moonlight?


    "Mr. Ye Ling, I presume?" Qu Yishan quickly approached and stretched out his hand as he asked.


    Ye Ling also extended his hand and shook it, nodding his head: "Manager Qu?"


    "Indeed, indeed," Qu Yishan hurriedly replied with a smile that Ye Ling found to be quite fake, like an intable doll, utterly insincere.


    Indeed, indeed... still talking nonsense.


    Ye Ling mused to himself and then put on a false smile, "Let''s talk outside, shall we?"


    Qu Yishan nodded eagerly and after escorting Ye Ling into his Passat, they drove off.


    Ye Ling did not like bringing strangers or acquaintances into his home. In his heart, home was a sacred ce. And for business? Aren''t there plenty of restaurants outside?


    Blue Lake Cafe, was tastefully decorated, exuding neither vulgarity nor ostentatious luxury, but rather a certain European noble charm, topped with soothing melodies that made for afortable atmosphere.


    After ordering two cups of coffee, Qu Yishan exchanged some pleasantries and finally got to the point.


    "Mr. Ye, how have you considered my proposal?" Qu Yishan asked with a slight smile.


    Ye Ling sipped his coffee tentatively, smacked his lips, and frowned at the taste. He really didn''t understand the appeal of this beverage;pared to our ancestors'' tea ceremonies, it fell markedly short.


    "Mr. Ye?" Qu Yishan noticed Ye Ling seemed distracted and raised his voice slightly.


    Ye Ling snapped back to reality and smacked his forehead, apologizing, "Sorry, Manager Qu. Your suggestion is excellent. It would ensure the security of my funds and also provide a high interest rate. Besides, Huaxia Bank''s reputation is beyond question. Not bad."


    "Mr. Ye, rest assured, our bank''s mission has always been to protect our customers'' paramount legitimate interests. You''ll be pleased with your decision," Qu Yishan said excitedly.


    A sum of fifty to sixty billion was enough for him to move up another rung on the careerdder. Not to mention, themission on such arge amount was a considerable number.


    Ye Ling paused and then appeared perplexed, "Decision? What decision?"


    "Ah, Mr. Ye, isn''t it about deciding to convert the money in our bank into fixed deposits?" Qu Yishan was startled and then spoke anxiously.


    Ye Ling simply smiled faintly, "Give me a reason."


    ```

 Chapter 138: Chapter 138 This is My Honored Guest!

    When Ye Ling said this, Qu Yishan waspletely baffled. What the heck was this all about?


    Hadn''t he just been praising Huaxia Bank a moment ago?


    Hadn''t he just said it was safe and offered high interest?


    But now, what a swift turnabout¡ªit was as if he''d been pped in the face before being mockingly asked, "What are you looking at?"


    Reason, reason, reason my ass, you talk-big-but-do-nothing liar.


    Although Qu Yishan was somewhat angry, his smile never left his face and there was no change in his expression whatsoever.


    Nonsense, who would refuse money, especially so much of it?


    "Mr. Ye, as I said on the phone that day, with a deposit asrge as yours, if it is kept in a demand ount, it might be vulnerable to hackers'' attacks or some viruses, causing you tremendous damage,"


    "However, once you switch to a fixed deposit, these risks will no longer exist. Our bank will certainly provide you with exclusive services and guarantee theplete safety of your assets."


    Qu Yishan spoke eloquently, wanting to impress upon Ye Ling the serious implications, and to intimidate this young man who was so young yet already possessed a fortune worth hundreds of millions.


    "So, ording to President Qu, if my deposit is in a demand ount and my money gets stolen from your bank, it''s not your responsibility?"


    Ye Ling spread his hands, his expression a bit peculiar.


    Qu Yishan nodded, pushing up his sses on the bridge of his nose, "That''s exactly right."


    Ye Ling nodded, "Then indeed, it''s necessary to enhance the security of my assets. However, by your reasoning, shouldn''t I consider hiring a few top-notch hackers to attack your bank''s system and grab some money to spend? Hehe."


    Qu Yishan''s face became very serious, and his tone grew deeper, "Mr. Ye, that would be illegal!"


    "Bullshit!"


    "Why is it that when you guys lose our customers'' money, you can just wash your hands of it and it''s none of your business?"


    "If I get someone to lose your money, why am I the one who''smitting a crime?"


    "That''s just bullshit!"


    Qu Yishan was stunned, opening his mouth but finding himself speechless.


    Indeed, why was that?


    But isn''t it true that this world is filled with numerous such injustices?


    If you lose a million at the bank, sorry, but the bank isn''t responsible. Please handle it yourself.


    A bunch of asshole talk! I deposited my money with you and you lose it, then you walk away pping your hands and nearly celebrating?


    But what if an ATM dispensed an extra ten thousand? Try taking it and see what happens?


    Rest assured, if the bank doesn''t get you to the point where you can''t even afford underwear, you can consider yourself badass.


    The world is that unfair, but you still have to live shamelessly; otherwise, you won''t even be able to keep up with these miserable times.


    "But Mr. Ye, among all the banks in Huaxia, none dares topare with us in terms of security. I can assure you of that. Once you make it a fixed deposit, your assets will definitely be secure," Qu Yishan quickly stated, finally showing a hint of anxiety on his face.


    This guy was too damn hard to deal with; I, the bank president, was almost led by his questioning to doubt my own existence, as if I had turned into the evil Yang Bao.


    However, Ye Ling just smiled easily and shrugged, "Yes, domestic banks won''t cut it, but what about Switzend?"


    Swiss banks, the safest banks in the whole world, where countless tycoons store their private wealth, are as imprable as iron fortresses, nearly impossible to breach.


    As soon as Qu Yishan heard this, he became anxious. Damn, a Swiss bank is the absolute vault of world civilization, imprable for anyone.


    Just in terms of security alone, Huaxia Bank is definitely inferior. The current state of Huaxia Bank and the dazzling brilliance of Swiss banks result from thepletely different constitutions and national conditions of the two countries.


    "Mr. Ye, after all, you are apatriot. I think you still have a sense of patriotism. Isn''t it a bit unreasonable to keep your money abroad instead of in your own country?" Qu Yishan was desperate and directly invoked national interest and moral righteousness.


    Ye Ling just gave an easy smile, without feeling the slightest bit ashamed.


    "But isn''t it you, President Qu, who said that keeping money in your Huaxia Bank isn''t safe unless it''s in a fixed deposit?"


    "Given that, why should I risk huge financial losses by depositing it in your bank?"


    "Also, don''t try to morally ckmail me, I really don''t buy that!"


    "If it reallyes to war one day, I, the young master, will directly convert all my assets into shells and fiercely bombard Donghai with a few rounds!"


    Ye Ling spoke very casually while Qu Yishan''s face began to show beads of sweat, as he continually wiped the sweat from his forehead.


    This bastard is too eloquent. Such a talent for speaking; he would have made quite thewyer. Instead, he''s just some spoiled rich second-generation or a so-called ''tall, rich, and handsome.''


    Qu Yishan found that he was at a loss for words. He, the branch manager of Donghai City, had presided over countless meetings and reported to leaders from all walks of life. He never thought there woulde a day when he wouldn''t know what to say.


    "Well, Mr. Ye, I still hope you would consider it," Qu Yishan said with an awkward smile.


    Ye Ling didn''t respond, but just then, suddenly a disdainful voice rang out, grating on the ears.


    "Oh, isn''t that Ye Ling? I wonder how you''ve been doing since this youngdy dumped you?"


    "Back then, I offered you tens of thousands aspensation for your years of youth, tsk tsk, and you refused."


    "Looks like you''ve strived to improve yourself, eh? Otherwise, how could you afford to sip coffee here today? You didn''t even dare to enter this ce in the past."


    The speaker was a young woman, still quite youthful, with a figure that was not bad and a slightly better-than-average-looking face covered in heavy makeup that immediately elicited dislike.


    Liu Fei had left Ye Ling publicly in Zhongshan Park not long ago, teaching him a vivid lesson about reality.


    Ye Ling nced at her; Liu Fei was clinging to a young man''s arm. The man was d in an apparently expensive suit and wore a diamond-studded mechanical watch, oozing with showy wealth.


    "Fei''er, so this is the pathetic loser you dumped recently? Apart from his looks, he doesn''t seem to have much else going for him. Hard to see what you saw in him," the young man said arrogantly with a smirk.


    Ye Ling looked at the young man and scoffed, "Who do you think you are? Worthy of raising your voice at me?"


    "Ye Ling! Watch how you speak!"


    "I knew it, you''re still worthless, probably here scamming some food and drink," Liu Fei chided when she saw her boyfriend being insulted.


    Those words, however, displeased Qu Yishan.


    Damn, who did he offend?


    Just as Qu Yishan was about to speak, the young man who was with Liu Fei saw him and suddenly looked surprised, then his face lit up with a sycophantic smile.


    "President Qu, what are you doing here? Look at me, I''m so blind, I didn''t even notice you sitting here," the young man said, eagerly reaching out with a toadying smile.


    Qu Yishan saw Ye Ling''s icy gaze and ignored the young man.


    "And who might this be?" the young man asked, pointing at Ye Ling, clearly trying to dig up some information about him.


    "Him? He''s a major client, a VIP," Qu Yishan replied indifferently.


    Upon hearing this, Liu Fei and the young man were instantly stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief and profound shock.

 Chapter 139: Chapter 139 Catastrophe Approaches

    VIP?


    The branch manager of Donghai City Bank, who would his VIP be? What level of personage might that be?


    The young man smiled awkwardly and swallowed his saliva, "Manager Qu, you''re joking, right? Hehe."


    Qu Yishan was startled, his face instantly turning an iron blue, "Who are you ''hehe''-ing at? You think I''m so old that I don''t know what ''hehe'' means on the inte nowadays?"


    "I ''hehe'' at your sister, I ''hehe'' at your whole family!"


    The young man was taken aback and hastily waved his hands, "Manager Qu, please don''t get me wrong, I really didn''t mean that."


    What kind of joke was this? The simple and well-meaning ''hehe'' of the past had now be a phrase loathed by countless people, this, this, this was simply smearing our ancestors'' face, isn''t it?


    Meanwhile, Liu Fei directly pushed Ye Ling, "Ye Ling, just what are you trying to pull off?"


    "What VIP guest, I see, you''re just messing around here pretending to be something you''re not. A poor bastard who couldn''t even pay rent, and now in just half a month, you''ve be a VIP?"


    "It''s reallyughable, soughable indeed."


    Ye Ling looked at that detestable face without a trace of anger, "Liu Fei, you have no business with me, please leave now."


    He paused, then added, "Oh right, if you don''t understand what I mean by ''leave'', ''roll'', you should be able to understand that, right?"


    "Favor Brother, roll!"


    Chuckling, Qu Yishan immediatelyughed. Ye Ling really had a sharp tongue; sure enough, his words had infuriated Liu Fei, whose thick makeup couldn''t hide the pale fury on her face.


    "Sweetheart, he insulted me!" Liu Fei bit her teeth, wrapped her arms around the youth''s arm with a coquettish tone, seductively flirting with his arm.


    With such a caress, the young man''s eyes turned green with envy, feeling something transmitted from his arm.


    "Cough, Fei''er, don''t worry, ha, this little bastard dare to insult my girlfriend, how could I let him off!" While saying this, the young man pinched Liu Fei''s behind fiercely.


    Liu Fei shuddered all over andughed till she was a mess, even snuggling closer into the youth''s embrace.


    "Manager Qu, you and my father are also well-acquainted, could you give me some inside information? Is this guy trying to ask you for a favor to find him a job or something?" the young man said arrogantly.


    The young man''s name was Liu Min,ing from a well-to-do family. His father was the president of a real estate developmentpany with average size, possessing a fortune of a few billion or so.


    And in the real estate industry, the first step is always to establish a good rtionship with banks to facilitate future capital-intensive projects.


    Should the bank funds be withheld, it would be a devastating blow to real estate without a doubt.


    Qu Yishan, being the branch manager of Huaxia Bank in Donghai City, thus became an object for Liu Min''s father to fawn over.


    "A job? Mr. Ye looking for a job?"


    "Are you joking with me? With assets worth fifty or sixty billion, looking for a job? What job could that be? Chairman?"


    "I really don''t understand how the astute Old Liu could have a son as foolish as you."


    Qu Yishan scoffed disdainfully, he could see right away that the girl with Liu Min must have some vendetta against Ye Ling, and thus he spared no effort to stand behind Ye Ling.


    What kind of joke was this, a deal worth fifty or sixty billion? If he could secure that deal, he would be the one climbing up the ranks, so why would he care about someone whose total fortune was just a few billion?


    Fifty or sixty billion in assets!


    Liu Fei''s mind buzzed, her footsteps uncontrobly stumbling backward repeatedly.


    Fifty to sixty billion¡ªwhat concept was that? She had no idea.


    All she knew was that the current Liu Min had allowed her to taste what it felt like to be a wealthydy.


    World-famous brand bags, million-dor luxury cars, and the casual spending of tens of thousands of dors¡ªeach of these things made everyone look at her differently and satisfied her vanity.


    But just half a month ago, she had called Ye Ling a useless wretch that couldn''t be helped, and now he had miraculously turned into a young billionaire worth tens of billions?


    "No! This absolutely can''t be true, my dear, he''s just talking nonsense. This old fool and Ye Ling must be conspiring together to deceive us both!" Liu Fei, as if unable to ept the reality before her, raised her voice, drawing the attention of the quiet cafe crowd with several sidelong nces.


    Liu Min seemed to have been blinded byrd, gritting his teeth and saying, "President Qu, Uncle Qu, you''re lying, right?"


    "How can I believe you when you say that this poor B, who couldn''t even pay his rent a fortnight ago, is a young master worth tens of billions?" Liu Min too had been dazzled by greed.


    Qu Yishan immediately became infuriated, mming the table as he stood up: "Liu Min! What do you take yourself for, yelling at me here? Even your father doesn''t have the right to do so, does he?"


    "Do you really think that by having a few billion in assets, you can look down on everyone?"


    using me of lying together with Ye Ling?


    Are you questioning my integrity?


    "President Qu, what does this contemptible person do?" Ye Ling asked indifferently, sipping his coffee.


    Qu Yishan curled his lip: "Just a developer who started out with bank loans. He has some money, butpared to Young Master Ye, it''s far from enough."


    How could one whose total assets amounted to several billionpare with one who had a worth of fifty to sixty billion?


    "I think, President Qu, if you could sessfully call in some loans, I might choose to deposit my funds in a fixed-term ount at Huaxia Bank because of the bank''s enforcement abilities," Ye Ling said.


    After finishing his statement, Ye Ling stood up and said to Qu Yishan, "Excuse me, I still have some matters to attend to; you''re busy."


    Ye Ling turned around and left, not even ncing at Liu Fei, opting topletely ignore her instead.


    Perhaps, pping Liu Fei a few times and scolding her to show her how sessful he had be now would''ve felt more gratifying.


    But Ye Ling felt that ignoring her was truly his way of choosing to forget her.


    Hate stems from love, and to stop hating is to prove one haspletely forgotten.


    Qu Yishan watched Ye Ling''s departing figure and made up his mind, picking up the phone and dialing out.


    "Hello, it''s me, Qu Yishan. Starting tomorrow, demand that Liu''s Real Estate Company repay all our bank''s loans within three days. Also, issue an announcement to the entire banking system, halting all loan services for Liu''s Real Estate Company, as their capital chain has snapped."


    After speaking, Qu Yishan pushed Liu Min aside and departed.


    In a few days, he would be penniless, and his entire fortune might not be enough to settle the bank''s debt.


    While Liu Min turnedpletely pale, drenched in sweat, finding it hard even to breathe.


    It was over!


    A colossal disaster had been wrought!


    And Liu Fei, this mercenary woman, finally paid the price for her actions, a cost that was imposed on the Liu family.

 Chapter 140 Chance Encounter

    Ye Ling, having left the coffee shop, gazed at the dazzling stars scattered across the sky and let out a deep sigh.


    In the past, he thought that when he saw Liu Fei again, he had to p her fiercely or crush her with banknotes, all to vent this deep-seated anger.


    But now, none of it seemed so important anymore, perhaps it was all about one''s mindset.


    Once an Immortal Emperor, who defied the Nine Heavens, his mindset was naturally much stronger than that of mortals; otherwise, how could he have reached the pinnacle of cultivators and look down upon the multitude of living beings?


    Since he hade to the coffee shop in Qu Yishan''s car, Ye Ling did not drive himself and was now ready to set off to find Lin Hua, who had ignored his words as if they were non-existent.


    This damned bastard owed him a full five hundred million, oh, of course, by now that probably wasn''t enough.


    The words of this Immortal Emperor have always been resolute; it had been so long, and yet he still dared to hire assassins to target him, tsk tsk, how could I not extort you for ten or eight billion to be worthy of myself?


    As for Lin Hua''s location, it was quite simple; working at the samepany as Liu Qiao''er, many knew where he lived.


    However, just at this moment, as Ye Ling was walking forward, he was suddenly gripped tightly by an arm, nearly causing him to cry out in rm.


    "Who! Who dares to ambush me!" Ye Ling shouted as he turned around, his face immediately darkening.


    Liu Fei, it was actually Liu Fei, her hands tightly clinging to Ye Ling''s arm, showing no sign of letting go, her face even bearing a hint of coquetry.


    "Ye Ling, are you testing me?"


    "I know you must me me for how I spoke to you before, for looking down on you, and even for the excessive things I said!"


    "But do you know that I was just deliberately provoking you, to give you the motivation to strive harder, to kindle the fighting spirit in your heart."


    "Now I haven''t misjudged, you really are a man worthy of entrusting a life to, Ye Ling, I love you!"


    Liu Fei looked at Ye Ling with tender affection, speaking softly, and even tried to nudge closer to him, only for Ye Ling to skillfully dodge her approach.


    Ye Ling looked at Liu Fei in such a state and shook his head: "I wasn''t wrong about you, you''re still so shameless. You can even make cheating sound like noble righteousness, you really outdo yourself."


    "All right, please leave. I have nothing to do with you anymore; oh no, it was in the park that we already ended all rtions," Ye Ling said as he patted his arm that had been grasped by Liu Fei and turned to leave.


    Seeing this, Liu Fei was unwilling to let go and directly stepped forward to embrace Ye Ling: "Ye Ling, you still love me, don''t you?"


    "I know you must still love me, you can''t possibly forget me in such a short time."


    "Forgive me, give me another chance, give both of us a chance!"


    "I''m willing to give you everything, including myself!"


    Liu Fei still had her assets to be proud of; otherwise, how could the former Ye Ling have fallen for her?


    Hearing these words, Ye Ling''s eyes were tinged with a trace of icy coldness, not showing a hint of sentimentality.


    "Liu Fei, a person needs to have some shame, otherwise, there''s no difference between you and a beast. Don''t cling to me anymore. You chose this path yourself; to use that Inte slogan, you must finish the road you''ve chosen, even if you have to crawl."


    After speaking, Ye Ling strode away, leaving behind Liu Fei, who copsed to the ground, her face streaming with tears.


    Watching Ye Ling''s retreating figure, Liu Fei''s heart felt as if it had been torn to shreds, but only she knew that this shattered heart was actuallyposed of banknotes, amounting to five or six billion!


    Yes, Liu Fei, this woman, desired not men but money enough for her to squander and indulge in luxury.


    It wasn''t until Ye Ling''s figure hadpletely disappeared that Liu Fei stood up, nced at Liu Min who still sat in the caf¨¦, phone in hand, shaking and clueless about how to exin to her father, and left with a contemptuous smile.


    Life is like a y, all dependent on acting¡ªand Liu Fei was the recipient of the Oscar for Best Actress in that realm.


    Nine o''clock at night was still bustling and noisy for Donghai City, with a constant stream of traffic on the streets and neon lights crisscrossing along the sidewalks, casting the most enchanting scene of this international metropolis.


    Yangzi Lake was a famous naturalke in Donghai City, not man-made, but formed naturally, with a history of several hundred years.


    By Yangzi Lake, couples old and young walked side by side, some snuggling close, some wrapped in hugs, engaging in intimate gestures. Unfortunately for Ye Ling, the less desirable antics he had hoped to witness were absent.


    "Ah, the quality of people these days, how high it has be. Just the other day, a couple kissed for twenty-one stations on the subway, shocking the entire country. Why isn''t there anyone making love by Yangzi Lake until the break of dawn?"


    "Tsk tsk, not a single worthy opponent to spar with, at the very least they could exchange some experience, s, being invincible is so lonesome."


    Ye Ling shook his head and muttered to himself with a pout, when suddenly, his eyes brightened, shining with a green light as if a famished wolf had spotted its meal.


    In front of him, a beautiful woman approached, roughly one hundred seventy-five centimeters tall, with a slender figure and long, fair legs.


    She wore tight leather shorts and ck high-heeled shoes, with a leather jacket so short it didn''t even cover her belly button, entuating a pair of ample assets even more magnificently.


    Her exquisite cheeks framed a pair of narrow, speaking eyes, tilting upward at the corners¡ªfox eyes, as they''remonly called, extremely inviting.


    Her full, red lips appeared small but seemed to exude boundless allure with every movement, and her luscious red hair cascaded over her shoulders like a fiery red waterfall of moltenva.


    An absolute stunner, she radiated intoxicating allure, smiling faintly as she walked towards Ye Ling.


    "Damn it, atst I understand the charm of a woman for whom one would willingly sacrifice ten years of life just for a single battle in bed!"


    Ye Ling licked his lips, feeling a wild rush of male hormones surging throughout his body.


    Shen Yuexin, Liu Qiao''er, Han Qingxin, Chen Yan, Ning Yushan, and Wang Ningmei¡ªYe Ling was acquainted with a plethora of top-grade beauties, each and every one of them alluring and formidable.


    But when ites to women, onceparisones into y, hierarchies emerge.


    If there were one among them who could genuinely bepared to the woman who had even Ye Ling struggling to maintain control, it would be Shen Yuexin.


    As the woman passed by Ye Ling, his fingers deftly hooked, smoothly grazing over her hand.


    Wow!


    What a thrill!


    Her skin was like jade!


    It was cool to the touch, not the usual cold, but a different kind of vor.


    This move was not overlooked by the beauty¡ªinstead, she stopped and with a slight lift of her mouth corners, asked, "What? You want to hit on me?"

 Chapter 141: Chapter 141 My Name is Zang Hua

    Oh? Trying to seduce me?


    Look, so straightforward, just how intuitive I am.


    Ye Ling didn''t deny and nodded, "With your looks, a disaster for the nation and the people, I believe very few who see youck other intentions."


    The woman smiled softly, a bewitching charm blossoming like a poppy, poisonous yet irresistibly enchanting.


    "I quite agree with what you said. Not to mention you men, even some lesbians frequently show goodwill towards me," the woman said as her fingers gently lifted a lock of hair by her ear.


    "So tell me, trying to seduce me takes a lot of capital. Do you have money?" she asked with a flirtatious tone.


    Money?


    Ye Ling was momentarily stunned, thenughed, "Tsk tsk, you''ve hit the nail on the head. As for money, I have some, but not a lot, only about five or six billion."


    Five or six billion and that''s not a lot?


    "That bit of show-off, I''ll give you one hundred and one points. A hundred for full marks, and one for my admiration," the woman said with a pout.


    "However, it''s a pity that money isn''t useful to me. Even if you had five or six hundred billion, it wouldn''t matter. So, how about your martial skills?" she asked with a cunning smile tugging at the corner of her mouth.


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling''s spirits perked up. This woman was damn straightforward, but wasn''t that exactly what he liked?


    "Heh heh, martial skills? How should I put it? Why don''t you try for yourself? Heh heh, I guarantee you''ll be amazed."


    "Let me put it this way, if this particr ''exercise'' were in the Olympics, I''d definitely be the grand m winner, no dispute whatsoever!" Ye Ling said, tilting his head proudly. He believed his metaphor held much truth.


    Damn right, Immortal Emperor here, not some run of the mill shrimp. Back when my cultivation was intact, I could dominate a year-long battle without breaking a sweat, and of course, I''m still no weakling now.


    A mid-stage Houtian martial artist, would I really struggle to handle a frail woman in bed? What a joke.


    After she listened, the woman burst intoughter, trembling as sheughed so hard that Ye Ling''s eyes bulged, unable to stop swallowing saliva.


    It''s not that I, the Immortal Emperor, am lecherous. In today''s world, no man is utterly immune to the temptation of a beautiful woman.


    This isn''t just psychological but also physiological. If someone ims to be a Liu Xiaohui, it can only mean one thing: the temptation and stakes are not high enough.


    "You smooth talker, but what I''m asking isn''t what you think. Thisdy is asking about your real martial skills, the kind used in life and death battles." she said.


    As she spoke, the woman walked up to Ye Ling, looking at him with a cold yet seductive smile that carried a hint of terrifying thrill.


    The woman''s smile was sultry, like a rose¡ªvibrant and delicate, yet covered in thorns, seemingly only to be admired from a distance, not touched.


    "However, thisdy''s martial skills are not weak either. I''ve not met a match for a long time." As she spoke, her fair fingers crept up to Ye Ling''s chest.


    With a light tap, tap, she touched Ye Ling''s chest rhythmically, yet it sent a chilling sensation through him.


    Buzz, Ye Ling instantly felt a tingling sensation on his scalp and a fleeting chill shed in his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. This vixen was deadly, capable of killing without batting an eye.


    "Do you know you''re ying with fire," Ye Ling said as his arm suddenly pulled, and the woman was drawn directly into his embrace.


    Indeed, this stunning woman was ying with fire. Right now, Ye Ling was like a barrel of oil, just a spark could set him off.


    The woman, pulled roughly into Ye Ling''s embrace, did not resist; instead, her fingers kept tapping on Ye Ling''s chest.


    "Is that so? But don''t you know, water can extinguish fire." she said.


    With those words, the woman smiled seductively, like a scorching me in the midst of a cold winter, igniting a fierce ze in one''s heart.


    After hearing her, Ye Ling broke into a smile. Water could extinguish fire, but what if it was a raging inferno? Perhaps it wouldn''t be put out so easily.


    "Everyone has their match, perhaps I am meant to tame you?" the woman said, then with force, she pushed Ye Ling away, a yful smirk on her lips.


    Ye Ling, who was in the midst of suffering, suddenly got pushed away and felt momentarily disoriented.


    Damn it, this woman must be one of the experts, making one''s heart skip continuously.


    Unable to help himself, Ye Ling swallowed his saliva, eyes drawn to the woman''s long white legs, and smirked wickedly, "I want to try."


    As he spoke, Ye Ling''s hand reached out and pulled the woman towards him, bringing her into his embrace, his eyes dead set on her delicate cheek mere millimeters from his own.


    With a gracefulugh, the woman said, "Try? That could be arranged, but there is a price to pay."


    As she spoke, her fingertips slid under his clothes, slowly moving toward Ye Ling''s heart, gently drawing circles on it.


    "Hey, a price? Believe me, I can definitely afford it!" Ye Ling said, his breath quickening.


    The woman nodded, her head resting on Ye Ling''s chest, as if a couple were cuddling in an utterly normal embrace.


    "Right, what''s the price?" Ye Ling sneered, as if determined to have the woman before him, regardless of the cost.


    The woman, her face resting on his chest, shed a devilishly charming smile. "The price?"


    "Your life, will you give it?" the woman murmured softly, her voice ethereal, almost enchanting.


    Ye Lingughed heartily, "Heh, I''ll give it, why wouldn''t I? To die under a peony, even as a ghost I''d be amorous," he said, his eyes gleaming with an unusual brilliance.


    "But, you''ve got to tell me your name, right?" Ye Ling''s voice was soft, as if he was drunk with infatuation.


    The womanughed, her entire body shaking with mirth, her finger still tracing in front of Ye Ling''s heart.


    "Me? My name is Zang Hua."


    As the words fell, the woman''s pupils sharply focused, and the finger tracing before Ye Ling''s heart suddenly stabbed forward, channeling a massive force into his chest.


    That peculiar sensation, in this moment, became the call of death!


    Whoosh, her fingertip stabbed fiercely, the force immense; theoretically, a single finger shouldn''t be able to gather such great force, which was quite unexpected.


    Yet this single finger, like water dripping through stone, concentrated the force into one point, the epitome of supreme skill.


    One finger, any ordinary person would have likely met their end, and even some Middle Stage Houtian Martial Artists would suffer greatly, if not die, then at least be gravely injured.


    The woman''s smile was thick, but in the next moment, her face revealed a hint of terror.


    Because her finger was being gripped tightly, like caught in iron tongs, unable to move even slightly!

 Chapter 142 Wanna Make a Bet?

    Zang Hua was somewhat stunned; her lethal strike had actually been blocked by someone, even after she had definitely lured them into her trap of seductive charms.


    Zang Hua, one of the top assassins of the Netherworld gate, was incredibly powerful. Her strength was universally acknowledged to have surpassed that of top-level assassins.


    That was because, six months ago, she had shocked the entire assassin world by killing an S-level powerhouse at the cost of severe injuries.


    An S-level powerhouse, known as a walking nuclear bomb in the secr world, such a powerhouse could not be injured by ordinary weapons. Each of them possessed extraordinary skills, and even among the cloud of strong figures in the Netherworld gate, S-level powerhouses were definitely one of the strongest foundations.


    However, in the Netherworld gate, killing an S-level powerhouse did not necessarily mean you were an S-level powerhouse.


    S-level certification required abination of the number of missions and the difficulty of those missions. Only when clients sought out top assassins for their jobs, and after sessfullypleting a hundred such tasks, could one be promoted to an S-level powerhouse.


    It''s important to note that each contract for a top assassinmands an enormous bounty, and the Netherworld gate would demand payment based on the information provided by the employer.


    For instance, Ye Ling, who had once defeated the third-rate assassin Meteor, had an average track record, hence a bounty of one hundred million was set for his assassination.


    And this time, it was precisely Zang Hua''s hundredth mission; as long as this mission concluded sessfully with the assassination of Ye Ling, she would be one of the few female S-level assassins.


    "Netherworld gate, Zang Hua, right?" Ye Ling still held Zang Hua''s body, a tremendous force making it so Zang Hua was firmly imprisoned by his side, unable to move.


    An assassin not only needed exceptional skills, but more importantly, a mind that remained clear at all times.


    But in a few breaths, Zang Hua had regained her reasoning, "It seems you were prepared."


    But Ye Ling just shook his head with a smile, "Prepared? You are too confident. There is no one on this earth capable of killing me that has been born yet, and I also know that your employer is Lin Hua, right?"


    Only Lin Hua had a great vendetta against Ye Ling and had also hired assassins from the Netherworld gate.


    "You are too arrogant!" Zang Hua''s face turned icy, her mind whirling as she considered how to escape.


    But Ye Ling just gave a light smile, "Arrogant? No, you should believe what I say. You can''t kill me, and you can''t escape either. If you don''t believe it, let''s make a bet."


    Having once been the Immortal Emperor, even now, reduced to the Houtian Middle Stage, he was certainly not someone that a powerful assassin could handle.


    At the very least, it would take considerable effort for an Innate-level powerhouse to kill him, after all, his pastbat experience and skills were unparalleled.


    "Oh? What kind of bet?" Zang Hua hummed with a smile, recovering her poisonous poppy charm.


    Ye Ling released Zang Hua, his finger gently gliding across her cheek, "You won''t be able to kill me, and you can''t escape either. If I lose, I''ll let you go."


    "I find you quite interesting. If you lose, it means you haven''t caught me, and naturally, I will have already made my escape," Zang Hua replied with a cold smile.


    Ye Ling did not speak; he simply shrugged, but the intense light shing in his eyes gave Zang Hua a profound sense of danger.


    This Ye Ling was not lying!


    This was Zang Hua''s first intuition, the intuition of someone who had once killed an S-level powerhouse.


    Do not underestimate someone''s intuition¡ªalso known as the sixth sense. For a powerhouse like Zang Hua, who tread daily through the smoke of life and death, intuition, the sixth sense, had saved her countless times.


    "And if you win?" Zang Hua''s demeanor had finally turned serious.


    Ye Ling just grinned, "If I win, it''s simple, you''ll be mine."


    Zang Hua, having heard this, sneered with disdain, "You lecher, what if I say no?"


    "If you refuse, it''s also very simple, I won''t allow someone who tried to kill me to keep on living. I may be lecherous, but I wouldn''t risk my life for some fleeting pleasure." As Ye Ling spoke, an earth-shattering aura slowly emerged from his body, intimidating Zang Hua.


    Their conversation was soft, like whispers between lovers, and the people around them didn''t detect anything unusual.


    In opposition, the two of them stood against each other as time slowly passed. Zang Hua had initially nned to gradually dissolve Ye Ling''s aura this way.


    However, she was disappointed. For a full hour, Ye Ling stood as if he had only been there for a brief minute, without the slightest distraction or loss of focus.


    It was now nearly eleven at night, and the bustling streets were unusually empty.


    The couples that had been thronging about had gone home, the old married folks had gone to rest and sleep, and as for the young ones, well, it was simple, ces like the 7 Days Inn were about to be the battlegrounds where they would charge into battle.


    "Fine, I ept your challenge! If I lose, I''ll belong to you, my entire being, but as for my heart, whether you can take it away or not, that will depend on your skills," Zang Hua finally conceded.


    Ye Ling nodded, his smile brilliant as the summer blossoms, but before he could continue smiling, Zang Hua''s next words made him freeze, then he beat his chest in frustration.


    "Actually, ever since I chose the path of an assassin, I never thought I''d be defeated, because I swore that if I lost, I''d follow the person who defeated me for life. If it was a man, I''d willingly be his," Zang Hua dered.


    Women, always the best actors. ording to Zang Hua, she already belonged to him, curse his own foolishness for giving her a chance at all.


    What a p in the face; how could he make such a rookie mistake!


    Like a poppy, a cunning little fox, no, a bewitching fox spirit, a serpent charm that could kill. If she escaped because of his blunder, he''d be kicking himself with regret.


    Before Ye Ling could finish feeling remorseful, Zang Hua suddenly made her move, her slender legs dashing forward with a few steps.


    Whoosh, she soared like a swallow, her body twisting suddenly in a 180-degree turn, her long legs also swinging fiercely out.


    Thwack, her kick carried the fierce wind, as if tearing apart the air, striking ruthlessly towards Ye Ling with the velocity of a thunderbolt.


    The speed and strength had reached a limit, a limit that an ordinary mortal could achieve.


    But Ye Ling just smiled lightly, this kick might have been effective against someone else, but against him?


    As the swing of her leg was about to touch Ye Ling''s chest, he slightly shifted his body, moving as fluidly as drifting clouds and flowing water, miraculously shifting his position.


    Whoosh, his hands reached out and directly embraced Zang Hua''s waist, delicate as trickling water.


    "Tsk tsk, such a perfect figure," Ye Ling took the opportunity to cop a feel, his smile startling to anyone who witnessed it.


    Zang Hua was furious, her face flushing red with anger, "You bastard!"


    She exerted force in her elbow, striking hard towards Ye Ling, while her body she was enveloping grew lighter as if to break free and escape.


    Ye Ling pped down hard with one hand, defusing the iing elbow, his steps agile. With one hand, he grabbed Zang Hua''s ankle, pulled hard, and drew her back into his embrace.


    "I said, you belong to me!"

 Chapter 143: Chapter 142 Collecting Zang Hua

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    You belong to me!


    Arrogant and domineering, yet Zang Hua couldn''t help but believe him without a doubt.


    Indeed, despite her near S-level strength, she couldn''t withstand even a few moves from him, and if he hadn''t intended to keep her for himself, she would probably have be a cold corpse, right?


    "Though, you''re celebrating too early!"


    As Zang Hua spoke, a chilling glow shed through her eyes.


    A near S-level fighter, known as a walking super nuclear bomb in the city, how could she have only these few tricks up her sleeve?


    Whoosh, Zang Hua''s body in Ye Ling''s arms suddenly flipped upside down, her infuriating figure strangely reversing its position within his embrace.


    An icy metallic sound tore through the air, and at the front of Zang Hua''s high heel, a slit suddenly appeared, out of which a short de protruded.


    This de was unexpected, and its entire body emitted a faint green glow; Ye Ling''s brow furrowed slightly, clearly recognizing that the de was coated with a thickyer of poison, and a deadly one at that.


    With this thought, a murderous intent shed through Ye Ling''s eyes, and a cold aura violently burst forth from within him.


    The high heel that was madly stabbing toward Ye Ling was fiercely suppressed by this aura, momentarily hovering in the air, incredulously.


    However, Ye Ling''s murderous intent vanished as quickly as it had appeared. He understood Zang Hua''s killer move all too well¡ªafter all, they lived on the edge of life and death, where a moment''s inattention could result in demise.


    Moreover, under the current circumstances, it was probably instinct. What''s more, the two of them couldn''t even truly say they knew each other, yet they had done so many intimate things.


    "You little wench, how could you strike so viciously? Wait till I spank you and teach you there are rules in this house!" Saying this, Ye Ling clenched his fist, and a vast white glow rapidly spread over the surface of his knuckles.


    Buzz, his punch, as ifmanding the wind and the clouds!


    ng, at the sound of the shock, Zang Hua''s eyes, no longer able to conceal her astonishment, watched as the poison-coated de on her shoe tip screeched and curled up like a tongue.


    "You! Are you looking for death? That''s the venom of a silver ringed snake! Have you lost your mind?" Zang Hua eximed in shock.


    But once she''d said this, she herself was stunned for a moment. Wouldn''t it be good if he died? Why did she feel a hint of worry?


    Ye Ling righted Zang Hua''s inverted body in his arms, and pped her buttocks, saying fiercely, "If you try such a lethal move again, I''ll execute you right here and now!"


    After hearing this, a rare blush actually appeared on Zang Hua''s face, and her delicate fingers tapped Ye Ling''s nose, "I''m afraid you might have the will, but not the guts."


    With that, Zang Hua turned her head and leapt into Yangtze Lake, her long legs kicking, like a mermaid, she plunged straight into the water.


    Ye Ling was stunned. Was this woman trying to escape into the water?


    Chase!


    The duck that came to mouth couldn''t be allowed to fly away¡ªah, spit, it was a fox, a fox that could seduce one to death withoutpensation.


    With a ssh, Ye Ling too jumped into theke. On a hot summer day, the waters of Yangtze Lake were ice cold. Ye Ling, who had just been through a battle and was covered in sweat, instantly cooled down.


    With his considerable cultivation, Ye Ling was naturally skilled underwater, capable of staying submerged for hours as if it were y, without feeling any pressure.


    Once Ye Ling was underwater, his eyes went wide, his throat constantly squirming, emitting a sinister green light.


    "Damn it, are you trying to get yourself killed?"


    Not far away, Zang Hua, who had jumped into theke, appeared like jade, like mist.


    Zang Hua''s body gently swayed in the water, like a lily swaying with the wind, no, more like a poppy.


    This kind of woman, she herself was a drug, an irresistible drug.


    She flicked her toes lightly in the water, and while ordinary women rarely had beautiful feet, Zang Hua''s were as if specially crafted by the heavens in their perfection.


    "Do you know why I am called Zang Hua?" Underwater, Zang Hua was alluring and elegant, causing Ye Ling topletely lose his sanity.


    Ye Ling swallowed, shook his head vigorously¡ªhe had already anticipated that there must be a story behind this!


    And Zang Hua''s following words indeed confirmed Ye Ling''s guess.


    "Ten years ago, I thought I wouldn''t fall for any man, so I tattooed a flower on my body, a red flower, vividly gorgeous, yet with drops of red blood falling from it."


    Zang Hua said, "The implication is ''burying flowers''."


    "And now, I have fallen for you!"


    Ye Ling''s eyes immediately filled with dense bloodshot veins!


    With a softugh, Zang Hua directly approached Ye Ling, reaching out with both hands toward him.


    Buzz!


    Zang Hua''s alluring eyes gazed at Ye Ling.


    Roar!


    Ye Ling, as if driven mad, charged straight at her!


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    No one could have imagined that such a world-shattering event would take ce at the bottom of thiske.


    And on the two of them, a thick white light began to grow, gradually enveloping thempletely.


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 Chapter 144: Chapter 143: Icy Skin and Bones

    Underwater, fish mingled with water as two strong characters shed, one a near-S-level nuclear bomb of worldly strength.


    The other, once the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor who dominated the Nine Heavens in the Immortal Realm, was still an absolute zenith of power, even now in the city where the Spiritual Energy had withered away, the true Age of the End of Dharma.


    Underwater, the two had no difference than onnd, even speaking was asmon as anything, with True Qi inside their bodies enabling them to do many things.


    Zang Hua, a near-S-level fighter, felt a powerful and unimaginable True Qi within her, no, to be precise, it was stronger and purer than True Qi.


    This energy flowed slowly through her body, silently transforming her blood, bones, and even her cells.


    In short, at this moment, Zang Hua was silently transforming, a transformation as overwhelming as a flood, aplete transformation.


    Ye Ling, at this very moment, felt a familiar and yet strange intent of the Heavenly Dao, stirring great excitement within him, because as a former Immortal Emperor, he had never been clearer of the favor he was receiving at this moment.


    Everything stemmed from the union of the two, with Ye Ling automatically activating a Divine Skill of Buddhism, the Joyful Power.


    The Joyful Power was a mysterious Divine Skill created by the Joyful Buddha in Buddhism, a skill that could be practiced by a man and a woman during their union.


    Emphasizing the fusion of Yin and Yang, and the integration of the Five Elements, it was a technique Ye Ling had swindled from the Joyful Buddha during his time in the Immortal Realm.


    What was more surprising was that Zang Hua had a special body constitution, Ice Muscle Bone Physique!


    This constitution was no weaker than the Pure Yin Body and extraordinarily suited for practicing water-rted Divine Skills, doubling the effectiveness and increasing the speed of cultivation. Even in the former Immortal Realm, Ice Muscle Bone Physique was one of the rare physiques.


    A S-level hitman possessing a rare physique of the Immortal Realm¡ªif the big shots of the Immortal Realm knew of this, they would likely break through the barrier between Earth and the Immortal Realm and kill their way over to vie for this rarity.


    Ye Ling smacked his lips, realizing he had stumbled upon a treasure, absolutely shocking, and even calling it damn good luck was no exaggeration.


    But in the next instant, Ye Ling''s eyes bulged out as he felt that Zang Hua had broken through to the Early Stage of the Houtian Realm!


    Heavens, at this speed, if the cultivators on Earth knew about it, their jaws would surely drop. Since when had Houtian strong characters be so easy toe by?


    However, in the next moment, Ye Ling waspletely dumbfounded, his head buzzing with noise.


    Just because, damn it, Zang Hua was breaking through like crazy, and in the blink of an eye, she had reached the pinnacle of the Houtian Realm!


    Shit!


    I''m the reincarnation of the Immortal Emperor and have absorbed the Six-colored Imperial Jade, and I''m still not as good as a girl?


    Damn it, is this for real?


    Ye Ling''s heart was cold, wishing for a heartwarming treasure to intensely warm his chilled heart.


    Without further ado, Ye Ling also broke through, Late Stage Houtian, pinnacle of Houtian Realm, furiously chasing and overtaking, finally breaking through and catching up to Zang Hua, salvaging some of Ye Ling''s dignity.


    A surge of Spiritual Energy burst into Zang Hua''s body, merging with the Pure Yin origin within her.


    At that moment, Zang Hua''s body slowly lifted off the ground. Thankfully, she did not float out of theke but stood erect in the midst of it, eyes slightly closed.


    A pure Heavenly and Earthly origin slowly undted within her, overflowing and revealing that she hadpletely transformed, into a butterfly, entirely different from before.


    "Shit! Are you ying with me?" When Ye Ling saw Zang Hua, who had left his side, he couldn''t help but curse.


    Innate, Innate Realm, was Zang Hua, who was not even at the Houtian Realm, sent to the Innate Realm this time?


    Isn''t this bullshit!


    In the Innate Realm, there are no Early, Middle, or Late Stages, it is an entirely independent realm. The next breakthrough would be the Foundation Establishment Stage, stepping into the realm of a true cultivator.


    What the hell, isn''t this bullying me?


    Ye Ling frowned, suddenly feeling the Pure Yin power within him, also quietly spreading out through his body.


    The Pure Yin power of the Ice Muscle Bone Physique, moreover, the tremendous effects of the first-ever Pure Yin power?


    Ye Ling only knew, what he obtained was much more than Zang Hua, the benefits were indescribable.


    This was akin to adding the properties of Ice Muscle Bone to his already powerful Nine Nether Emperor Technique''s Spiritual Power; the Spiritual Power shot out, not only strong as the heavens but also as chilling as ice, freezing enemies.


    Boom!


    An earth-shattering aura bellowed out from Yangtze Lake, the usually chilly waters churning as if boiling with bubbles violently emerging.


    "Stay away and wait for me, don''te near!"


    Ye Ling bellowed, pushing with one hand, sending Zang Hua, along with all her clothes and undergarments, soaring out of Yangtze Lake.


    Her stark naked body was thus thrust forth by Ye Ling; thankfully, it was almost dawn now, otherwise, Zang Hua would have put on quite the risqu¨¦, pce drama for countless onlookers.


    Zang Hua, sted away, wanted to curse at Ye Ling, but in the next moment, her eyes filled with sheer horror and shock, her mouth agape, yet no words came out.


    In the dark sky above, a thick bolt of lightning, like a mighty dragon, ripped through the firmament, roaring towards Yangtze Lake!


    A single bolt lit up the entire starry sky, the dark heavens turning as bright as the peak of day!


    But when the lightning struck Yangtze Lake, the roiling waters suddenly came to a halt, deathly still, without a ripple.


    Boom!


    A figure shot up into the sky, it was Ye Ling, his clothes in disarray, obviously hastily put on.


    Yet Ye Ling, standing in mid-air, seemed like a Heavenly Divine, his aura ferocious, as if even the heavens were intimidated by him!

 Chapter 145: Chapter 144 When I Was the Immortal Emperor

    Lightning struck Ye Ling''s body, but it did not cause him to move an inch.


    Bathed in the lightning, Ye Ling was like an invincible War God, sweeping across the world, leaving Zang Hua dumbstruck and unable to articte her thoughts.


    "Heavenly Tribtion? In a blink, countless years have passed, and now I must face Heavenly Tribtion once more," Ye Ling said with a light smile.


    In his previous life, he was sted to ashes by the Phoenix Supreme Tribtion, but fortunately, his Divine Soul traversed through a twist of fate to Earth.


    However, the Phoenix Supreme Tribtion belonged to the Heavenly Tribtions, not the Lightning Tribtion; there was a vast difference between the two.


    The Lightning Tribtion was a disaster that one faced before bing an Immortal, a nightmare for True Cultivators. Countless cultivators with outstanding talents met their end under the terrifying Lightning Tribtion.


    Yet, Ye Ling had not a trace of fear, but instead, he was excited, very excited.


    The Nine Nether Emperor Technique, renowned for its ability to Devour everything in the world, was something even the most powerful resistances could not withstand, and it was only after bing the Seven Tribtions Immortal Emperor in the Immortal Realm that Ye Ling barely survived and acquired the Nine Nether Emperor Technique in his previous life. Only then was he able to break through and start all over again, eventually ascending to the supreme throne of the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor.


    In this life, however, Ye Ling had once more stood up, his starting point even higher than in his former life.


    Humm, the terrifying power of the thunderbolts shrouded Ye Ling''s body, crackling and buzzing, but they couldn''t even harm a single hair on his body.


    And Ye Ling, appeared to be utterly intoxicated, activating the Nine Nether Emperor Technique, absorbing the terror of the Heavenly Tribtion, and to his amazement, he managed to absorb every bit of it.


    His physical body transformed under the tempering of the Heavenly Tribtion, gaining formidable power as his Spiritual Power also quietly soared to its peak¡ªthis was a perfect sublimation.


    Foundation Establishment was the first threshold martial artists crossed into bing True Cultivators. Ye Ling, from the peak of the Houtian stage, bypassed the Innate Realm and broke through directly to the Foundation Establishment Stage, thereby triggering the terrible Heavenly Tribtion.


    What was a great test for martial artists, the Heavenly Tribtion, was now nourishment for Ye Ling. Who knows what Heaven might think if it knew.


    The next moment, as if Heaven truly sensed something, right where the first strike of the Heavenly Tribtion appeared in the sky, a hint of crimson light emerged.


    "Damn! Can it be? At the Foundation Establishment Stage and already facing the Nine Heavens Heart Demon Tribtion? Is Heaven trying to annihte me for being too monstrous?" Ye Ling looked at the reddening night sky, and couldn''t help but smile.


    The Nine Heavens Heart Demon Tribtion was feared by both True Cultivators and Immortals, as this tribtion targeted not just cultivation, but also one''s mindset. It had obliterated innumerable geniuses.


    "However, what a pity. Heaven, oh Heaven, you are nothing but an intelligence of Earth¡ªfar too weak."


    Ye Ling sneered in disdain. Once an Immortal Emperor, how mighty he was, his state of mind pure like the lucent ss of Buddha''s Kingdom, wless and shining with brilliant divine light¡ªno evils dared to approach, no demons could invade.


    Once, among the strongest powerhouses in the Immortal Realm, even the Heart Demon elder had to smile apologetically before Ye Ling, for Ye Ling had long since vanquished his Heart Demons, mastering himself and fearing nothing in the world.


    "When I was the Immortal Emperor, I annihted Cangqiong with a single palm."


    "When I was the Immortal Emperor, my breath could extinguish the Vast Starry Sky."


    "When I was the Immortal Emperor, three drops of blood could destroy a true Immortal."


    "When I was the Immortal Emperor, all beings worshipped me and dared not deceive."


    "When I was the Immortal Emperor, Heaven and Earth honored only me."


    "When I was the Immortal Emperor, all of time and everything entered my heart; I established my own dominion where Immortal and Demon cultivated together, and all beings were repelled."


    "When I was the Immortal Emperor, who dared to be reckless!"


    "When I was the Immortal Emperor, this Heaven, this Earth, what dared to stir, all beings submitted!"


    "When I was the Immortal Emperor, Heaven and Earth bowed in respect, even Chaos retreated unfailingly!"


    Boom, an aura arose quietly; at this moment, Ye Ling''s face was stern, his demeanor proud.


    This was the majesty of the Immortal Emperor, the momentum of the Immortal Emperor.


    The majesty of the Immortal Emperor, not to be desecrated, the momentum of the Immortal Emperor, where Heaven and Earth yield.


    Boom!


    Ye Ling soared into the starry sky, charging towards the Heart Demon Tribtion of the Nine Heavens, his entire being, in an instant, merged directly into the vast starry sky, disappearing without a trace.


    Boom! In the starry sky, those crimson thunderclouds seemed to bepletely enraged, the vast starry sky, how could it allow a weak ant to challenge it, even if it was once an Immortal Emperor.


    Zang Hua''s mouth was agape, unable to utter a single word, her eyes full of shock.


    She, who was once considered an S-ss power, thought of herself as one of the strongest in the world, even hopeful of looking down upon themon people,manding countless people to look up to her.


    But now, with vastly increased strength, even said to be an unprecedented explosive increase, she believed that even the strongest few of the Netherworld Gates could not make her flinch, but the sight of Ye Ling''s actions still filled her with astonishment.


    That Heavenly Tribtion, a single streak of lightning made her heart tremble, yet Ye Ling, he actually rushed into the boundless thunderclouds.


    Was he a man, or a great God!


    At that moment, Zang Hua felt proud and honored by her choice, even somewhat fortunate, grateful that she lost to Ye Ling, grateful that she had developed feelings.


    Hum, in the starry sky, that patch of crimson nebs slowly contracted, and at the center of the thunderclouds, there was a vortex, devouring the lightning of the entire neb.


    For a full half hour, the thunderclouds disappeared, and the sky regained its calm.


    And Zang Hua, watching the figure descending from the heavens, her heart involuntarily started beating faster.


    At that moment, Ye Ling became the God in her heart, the only God!


    The descending Ye Ling was covered in wounds, his clothes were already tattered, but fortunately, nothing indecent was showing, his face was ckened in patches, as if something had charred him.


    "Heh heh, isn''t hubby awesome?" Ye Ling grinned and wrapped his arms around Zang Hua.


    Zang Hua, who had broken through to the Innate Realm, had the moisture on her clothes already evaporated by her True Qi.


    And after the breakthrough, Zang Hua, with all the impurities of her Houtian body expelled, had skin as tender as a newborn''s, captivatingly delicate, stirring up one''s heart.


    After hearing Ye Ling''s words, Zang Hua nestled her head against his chest, "You, just bragging!"


    Ye Ling swallowed a mouthful of saliva upon hearing this and his eyes darted towards Zang Hua''s slender legs.


    "Husband, where will we go?" Zang Hua asked naturally, since she had decided to follow Ye Ling, she should abandon that so-called pretense, isn''t it better to be genuine?


    Ye Ling smiled coldly, "We, are going to find your employer!"


    Employer!


    Lin Hua!


    Upon hearing this, Zang Hua''s beautiful lips shed a gleam, a sharp glint flitted across her eyes, sharp as a de!


    A worthless second-generation rich kid, daring to issue an assassin''s mandate against her husband; it was seeking death!


    For an absolute top assassin king of the Netherworld Gates, it was even a humiliation!


    Lin Hua, just you wait, wait for the punishment for desecrating a king!

 Chapter 146: Chapter 145: The Oblivious Lin Hua

    At one in the morning, within a high-ss neighborhood, two figures appeared like apparitions,pletely undetectable in their silence¡ªnot even the security cameras could capture their movements, let alone their shapes or faces.


    If the on-duty security guard had discovered them, he probably would have screamed in terror, believing he had seen ghosts. For in the camera footage, there was nothing but two blobs of darkness.


    Lin Hua had just returned from Club Number Eight, a ce akin to heaven on earth. Here, as long as you had money, you could do as you pleased and obtain anything you desired.


    Somewhat intoxicated, Lin Hua entered his house and copsed directly onto the sofa, his eyes bleary.


    "Mmm, not bad, really not bad, that skin, tsk tsk, so white," Lin Hua murmured with a smirk and a chuckle.


    Club Number Eight was undoubtedly one of the top-graded clubs. It attracted not only the wealthy scions but also the nouveau riche from the surrounding areas.


    "Haha, I, Lin Hua, am both handsome and rich. Which woman wouldn''t like me?"


    "Even if it''s a man, who dares to mess with me? Anyone who messes with me, I''ll kill them all! Kill them!"


    "Ye Ling, don''t worry, I''ve hired a top-grade assassin from Netherworld. You definitely won''t survive the next couple of days, definitely!"


    The arrogant Lin Hua had long disregarded the warnings of Meteor, a third-rate assassin from Netherworld.


    Ye Ling, even if it''s a top-grade assassin, can''t kill him¡ªthat was Meteor''s advice. Unfortunately, Lin Hua either forgot this or he ced too much faith in what he chose to believe.


    "Zang Hua, heh heh, he''s an absolute powerhouse from Netherworld. I heard he''s even in beings stronger than top-grade assassins. Who can stand against him?" Lin Hua said, brimming with confidence as he stood up and swung his arms excitedly.


    Alcoholpletely numbed his brain, and in his dreamlike state, he seemed to see himself as invincible,manding the winds and rains, with Ye Ling lying in a bloody pool struck down by Zang Hua''s de.


    Creak, the tightly closed security door suddenly opened. The creaking sound in the dead of night seemed like the silent approach of a bone-chilling demon, quiet yet enough to make one''s heart skip a beat.


    "Who''s there!" Lin Hua shouted in rm, his eyes bloodshot from the alcohol, now staring roundly at the empty doorway.


    Thud, thud, came a series of piercing sounds¡ªthose of high heels tapping on the floor tiles.


    A figure suddenly appeared at the empty doorway. Lin Hua''s hair seemed to stand on end as if struck by lightning.


    No matter how skilled one is, they''re still afraid of kitchen knives; no matter how drunk one is, they''re still afraid of ghosts!


    Even more so for someone like Lin Hua, who had done countless unspeakable deeds, the sight of the sudden shadow almost scared him into wetting his pants.


    However, looking up at the long, slender legs, white as snow, with skin that seemed to glint with shimmering light, it was seductive beyond measure.


    Short leather shorts, a tight leather jacket entuated an almost perfect figure. Lin Hua''s eyes widened as he saw the fiery red hair and the nearly bewitching face beneath it. He couldn''t help but lick his lips.


    "May I ask who you are?" Lin Hua hurriedly straightened his clothes, bleary-eyed as he approached the woman.


    This woman could be no one else but Zang Hua. Her face was frosty, and her narrow eyes swirled with a captivating light.


    "Netherworld, Zang Hua," Zang Hua answered coldly, then walked into the house and reclined on the leather sofa, presenting her perfect figure to Lin Hua''s eyes unabashedly.


    Netherworld''s Gate, Zang Hua!


    Lin Hua was immediately overjoyed, and at the same time, his mind wandered into fantasy. The famous Zang Hua of Netherworld''s Gate was actually an extremely beautiful woman¡ªfar superior to any top courtesan of that shabby No. 8 Mansion.


    Pah, what a gap, a huge gap,pletely iparable, like heaven and earth.


    "Tsk tsk, so you are Miss Zang Hua. Well, I am your employer, Lin Hua. It was indeed I who offered the hefty sum of one billion to buy Ye Ling''s life!" Lin Hua walked over to the wine cab opposite the sofa and sat down on a stool, speaking indifferently.


    A flicker of disgust passed through Zang Hua''s eyes. It was clear to see, this guy was just showing off.


    "Have youpleted your task?" Lin Hua said, and then he took out a bottle of Lafite, opened it, poured the wine into a ss, and walked toward Zang Hua.


    Zang Hua nced at Lin Hua, her tone somewhat indifferent, "What do you think?"


    Lin Hua instantly became more alert, "Tsk tsk, worthy of Miss Zang Hua, who has killed enemies even stronger than top-tier hitmen. With your involvement, sess is absolutely guaranteed!"


    On the official website of Netherworld''s Gate, rough information on each assassin was listed for employers to choose from. Of course, for people like Lin Hua, they didn''t have the privilege of choice; they could only ept whoever Netherworld''s Gate assigned to them.


    Zang Hua, adept in assassinations,bat, seduction; she once single-handedly fought against ten top-tier killers, killing six of them at the cost of severe injuries while the other four fled.


    This piece of information was avable only to certain employers with specific qualifications.


    "Miss Zang Hua, have a taste. This is Lafite from the ''00s, truly the aristocrat among wines. Someone with your sophistication would naturally not believe the lies circting on the inte." Lin Hua offered Zang Hua a ss of wine.


    Lin Hua''s words were clear to Zang Hua. Nowadays, on the inte¡ªin some fiction and exaggerated records¡ªpeople imed that only ''86 Lafite was the best. But really, these were just tales that could fool fellow countrymen.


    The entire vineyard only had so many bottles of wine produced per year, just one country''s annual consumption could exhaust Lafite; even a decade would not be enough to produce it all.


    Zang Hua held the wine ss, gently swirling it. The bright red liquid flowed slowly inside the ss, the color vivid, the vor a bit bitter yet with a hint of sweet fragrance.


    "Miss Zang Hua, how much money do you make in a year doing this job?"


    "I think, your line of work is too dangerous, always facing death. The money you make must be hard to enjoy with peace of mind."


    "I feel¡ªjust my feeling¡ªthat for a beauty like you, marrying a man who is suave, wealthy, and kind to you could be your best destination."


    As Lin Hua spoke, a fervent look rose in his eyes. The numbness from the alcohol, paired with Zang Hua''s appearance, was leading him to gradually entertain some absurd ideas.


    After listening to him, Zang Hua coldly smirked, picked up the wine ss, and poured all of the liquid from the ss straight onto Lin Hua''s head.


    Then, with a swift pull, the still somewhat stunned Lin Hua was yanked face-to-face with Zang Hua.


    Zang Hua''s fingers gently toyed with Lin Hua''s face. Watching his excitement grow, Zang Hua''s heart, however, was filled with a thick, icy intent to kill.


    "Are you trying to confess your love to me?"


    Her words made Lin Hua startle, and he quickly nodded.

 Chapter 147: Chapter 146 You Must Die

    "Though he speaks of flowing water, his heart falls like wilting flowers."


    Ye Ling''s heart thumped uncontrobly. What did this mean? Was the enchanting Zang Hua before him, akin to the Daji from Investiture of the Gods, attracted to him? Or was she drawn to his profound knowledge and his charming, dashing ways?


    "Ah, Miss Zang Hua," Ye Ling said, "I graduated from a prestigious institution. Though I wouldn''t im to be wealthy, my family runs a chain of very sessful Western restaurants that are well-known in Donghai City."


    "I''m also preparing to start my own business. If you don''t mind, I would like to invite Miss Zang Hua to create a beautiful future of wealth that belongs to us."


    A rapacious desire burned within Ye Ling. Swallowing hard, he spoke with some excitement.


    Zang Hua, who had been holding on to Ye Ling, seemed moved. She pushed Ye Ling away and muttered something under her breath.


    "Start a business together? How much money can you contribute? I''m not interested in just any enterprise," Zang Hua said, slowly bending one leg and sliding her hand from her ankle up to her thigh.


    Ye Ling''s eyes nearly popped out of his head. This... this... was a severe test of his heart''s endurance.


    Ye Ling patted his chest and said, "Rest assured, Miss Zang Hua, I can''t pull out a huge amount, but ten or eight billion is no problem at all."


    "Moreover, you don''t need to invest anything. Just sit back and enjoy the profits. Leave the rest to me."


    Zang Hua nodded, and finally, a smile appeared on her face. With a delicate finger, she gestured Ye Ling closer.


    Ye Ling paused, then eagerly crawled over to Zang Hua like an obedient dog.


    "I really hate being lied to by men. I want to see if you truly have the capability," Zang Hua''s voice was crisp and melodious, like music to Ye Ling''s ears.


    After hearing her, Ye Ling''s face twisted into a ferocious smile, "Miss Zang Hua, you will see my strength immediately!"


    Having said that, Ye Ling stood up, returned to the bedroom, and took out an Appleptop. After turning it on, the click-cking of the keyboard resounded. Within a minute, Ye Ling smiled proudly, turning the screen toward Zang Hua.


    "Count the zeros. How many can you see?" Ye Ling pointed at the numbers on the screen andughed.


    This ount belonged to his mother''s enterprise. Nearly all of the wealth of Ye Ling''s mother''s Western restaurants was contained in this ount¡ªaround sixteen billion. Of course, this included some bank loans and simr liabilities. If we were discussing assets, they would probably be around ten billion.


    It had only been in the past few days, after incessantly pestering his mother, that Ye Ling managed to get his hands on the ount. There was no help for it; Ye Ling was his mother''s only son. Although she knew he was no paragon of virtue, she also knew he was not one to act without measure.


    And so she had entrusted the ount details to her only son and heir.


    "Do you trust me?" Zang Hua smiled lightly, her joy blooming like a hundred flowers in spring, utterly beguiling Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling nodded again and again, fearful that Zang Hua might misunderstand¡ªnonsense, trading ten-plus billion for a woman like her was an absolute bargain. Besides, the ims he made were merely empty promises.


    After hearing his words, Zang Hua looked somewhat aggrieved, "Ah, men. They say one thing to your face and another behind your back. If you really trust me, you''ll transfer all this money to my card. Only then will I believe you."


    Ye Ling froze upon hearing this, torn. Although he was drunk, this was still a whopping ten-plus billion¡ªmore money than ordinary people see in a lifetime.


    While this sum wasn''t critical to the Lin Family or his mother, Feng Yuting, it was still significant. Any mishap would have undoubtedly led to his irate parents breaking his legs.


    "Forget it, if you don''t trust me, there''s no point in continuing this conversation. Goodbye," Zang Hua said, standing up to leave.


    Lin Hua was anxious and quickly grabbed Zang Hua''s arm. He felt the cool touch of her skin, and Lin Hua instantly became enchanted. It was bliss; this arm alone could keep him entertained for a year.


    "I''m transferring it now, just wait, I''m doing it right now!" Lin Hua''s fingers ttered against the keyboard. After he confirmed Zang Hua''s bank ount number, he quickly entered the amount, and in just one minute, the transaction was sessful.


    "Which foreign bank issued this card? I didn''t see it clearly just now." Lin Hua rubbed his somewhat bleary eyes.


    Foreign cards had apletely different system of management from domestic cards, creating substantial differences. For average people, international transfers may pose a difficulty, but for Lin Hua, it was as easy as pie.


    Zang Hua didn''t say a word, stood up, and stretched leisurely, her impressive figure even more eye-catching, making Lin Hua struggle to contain himself.


    "Miss Zang Hua, I wonder if tonight... you could possibly... keep mepany?" Lin Hua rubbed his hands together, impatient in his heart.


    Zang Hua nodded, which nearly made him jump up on the spot in excitement. Atst, he had gotten his chance. Hehe, he would have to make the most of this opportunity and let the imported Vajra Power Pills work their magic to the fullest.


    "Of course, I will apany you. I will stay with you till the end, right until your lifees to an end!" Zang Hua said with a cold smile, her tone suddenly changing.


    Lin Hua, however, didn''t understand at all. Caught in the numbing phase of alcohol, how could he notice the underlying message in Zang Hua''s words?


    "Don''t worry, even if I die, I want to die in your arms!" Lin Hua rubbed his hands, wanting to pull Zang Hua to him, but her next words instantly sobered him up.


    Zang Hua smirked coldly: "Rest assured, you are definitely going to die, but you can''t die in my arms. I''m afraid my husband might punish me with a family rule."


    Die?


    Definitely going to die?


    Husband?


    Lin Hua''s scalp tingled with numbness. He wasn''t foolish; in fact, he was shrewd, or else how could he have risen to prominence in today''s society?


    Just as he was about to speak, he saw a familiar face walk in ¡ª Ye Ling!


    "You! You''re supposed to be dead!" Lin Hua pointed at Ye Ling and growled fiercely, fear appearing on his face.


    Then Lin Hua suddenly pointed at Zang Hua: "Didn''t you say you killed him? You lied to me!"


    Crack, the crisp sound of a bone breaking echoed, followed by Lin Hua''s pitiful scream. In the silence of the night, it sounded exceptionally chilling.


    "You don''t have the right to point at me." After breaking Lin Hua''s finger, Zang Hua disdainfully wiped her hand, then walked over to Ye Ling and snuggled into his chest.


    Ye Ling looked at the pitiful figure of Lin Hua andughed: "Tsk tsk, I never would have thought you''d actually be so wealthy. Over a billion! You could have just given me five hundred million, apologized, and saved yourself from dying."


    "Ye Ling! I was wrong, please spare my life. I''ll give you five hundred million tomorrow, no, a billion, just let me off the hook!" Lin Hua scrambled to his knees on the floor, begging miserably.


    Ye Ling shook his head,ughing, and then his smile grew colder.


    "You''ve tried to kill me over and over. Tell me, if you were me, would you let me go?" The chilling intent to kill was thick in Ye Ling''s words.

 Chapter 148: Chapter 147 Yan Jun (Third Update Delivered)

    Originally, Ye Ling hadn''t intended on taking Lin Hua''s life.


    People, you know, can''t always resort to violence, scaring the flora and fauna isn''t nice now, is it?


    But Lin Hua, time and again, posed a threat to Ye Ling, even going so far as to ask the Netherworld''s gate to take out a hit on Ye Ling not once, but twice.


    This truly enraged Ye Ling. Fine, the first time I gave you a chance, but this Lin Hua didn''t appreciate it¡ªactually went and put up another hundred million to take my life.


    Bastard, is my life really worth so little to you?


    If Ye Ling were to let Lin Hua go again, he himself had nothing to fear, but now, he had many to protect¡ªWang Shufen, Liu Qiao''er, Shen Yuexin, and others. He couldn''t afford the slightest mistake.


    So, it''s either his fellow daoists'' lives or his own. Besides, it was a daoist who''d tried to kill him multiple times. Put yourself in his shoes, would you let them off?


    Upon hearing Ye Ling''s words filled with murderous intent, Lin Hua''s body shuddered, and he hurriedly roared, "Ye Ling, name your price, as long as you spare me."


    "You can''t kill me! My mother is Feng Yuting, and my Lin Family is not to be trifled with. If you spare me, I promise, I will bear no grudge against you ever again!"


    "Just let me go, five hundred million, no good? One billion, two billion, I promise I won''t even call the police!"


    After listening, Ye Ling nced at Zang Hua; both couldn''t help butugh. Was this a threat to him?


    What a joke. What Lin Family, what Feng Yuting? Either of the two of us, taken out, is worth tens of thousands of nuclear bombs in the secr world, afraid of revenge?


    "Tsk, tsk, your words do tempt me. Had it been a month ago, I certainly would have let you go. But now, well, I also have about fifty or sixty billion, so I really don''t need the money," Ye Ling said, touching his chin, seemingly troubled.


    "Wife, how much money do you have? If we''re short, let''s just take his money," Ye Ling looked at Zang Hua.


    Upon hearing this, Lin Hua seemed totch on to a lifeline, pleading desperately, "Yes, Miss Zang Hua¡ªno, madam Zang Hua, your job is too dangerous, you probably don''t make much money."


    "You tell me how much you want, I''ll give it to you, then you won''t have to toil so desperately anymore!"


    Zang Hua looked at Ye Ling after hearing this and shrugged her attractive shoulders: "I''m not short of money either, having saved up a bit over a hundred billion in these past years."


    Over a hundred billion, Lin Hua inhaled sharply, feeling somewhat out of breath, his eyes even turning green with envy.


    How much capital does a big family like his own have?


    To think that even an assassin could outdo him, with over a hundred billion, is she talking about Japanese paper money or African currencies where you need to carry a sack just to buy a piece of meat?


    In reality, normal people can''tprehend, but the profession of an assassin is inherently high-risk. One slip and it''s game over, and no amount of money can be enjoyed then.


    Besides, Zang Hua was a top assassin of the Netherworld''s gate, with almost S-ss strength.


    Each of her missions, minus the share taken by the Netherworld''s gate, earned her billions. As Zang Hua strived towards bing an S-ss assassin, after ny-nine high-pay missions, she had already amassed a fortune of over a hundred billion.


    Ye Ling sighed deeply, "Lin Hua, there''s nothing I can do, even the heavens aren''t on your side."


    "You belong to the kind that weaves their own misery, otherwise, how could you have ended up in such a state? Had you given me that five billion earlier, wouldn''t all this have been avoided?"


    "Wife, use your green, shiny de, give it to him quick. After all, we took over ten billion from the guy; let''s call it paying for a swift end," Ye Ling finished speaking and turned to leave.


    Zang Hua nodded, pointed her toe, and a sharp de silently slid out of her high heel and pierced straight into Lin Hua''s heart.


    Thud, Lin Hua copsed onto the ground, feeling a rapid onset of numbness throughout his body, followed by convulsions as his pupils dted gradually.


    "Ye Ling! Even as a ghost, I won''t let you off!" After a ferocious roar, Lin Huay on the ground, his face turning dark, foaming at the mouth, lifeless.


    Moving into the darkness, Ye Ling showed not a flicker of emotion, "Even as a ghost, you won''t let me go?"


    Even if you were the lord of hell, how would you daree for me?


    After leaving the Deep Blue Community, Ye Ling exchanged nces with Zang Hua, pretending to be casual, "Where do you n to go?"


    "Where do you want me to go? By killing my employer, I''ve betrayed the Netherworld Sect, and now I''ll probably face their relentless pursuit," Zang Hua said with a light smile, seemingly not concerned about the perilous situation toe.


    Ye Ling was taken aback, "Now that you''ve broken through to the Innate Realm, you still fear the pursuit from the Netherworld Sect?"


    The Innate Realm, in the entire secr world of Earth, no, it should be said in the path of martial cultivation, should be considered a legendary realm.


    Zang Hua''s expression turned serious, "No, you know too little. The Netherworld is clouded with strong figures, with not less than ten Innate cultivators."


    "As for the strongest among them, the Sect Leader of the Netherworld, known as Yan Jun, his strength is unfathomable, and he should have reached your realm long ago."


    Yan Jun, a Foundation Establishment Stage powerhouse?


    In this Age of the End of Dharma, could there possibly be a birth of a real True Cultivator?


    Ye Ling looked at Zang Hua, whose expression was slightly grave, and couldn''t help butugh, wrapping his arms around Zang Hua, "Don''t worry, no one can bully my woman. If anyone dares, I''ll personally pluck them bare!"


    Zang Hua lifted her head to look at Ye Ling''s serious face, tiptoed, and gently kissed his cheek.


    Her heart was filled with boundless emotion, this is what a man should be.


    "My embrace will always be your shelter from wind and rain, a safe haven, forever!" Ye Ling said softly as he held Zang Hua in his arms.


    But Zang Hua said with a coldugh, "We? How many more sisters do I have?"


    After hearing that, Ye Ling''s face turned awkward, "You heard wrong, look at you, a mighty Innate cultivator, and you misheard me. How beautiful the moon is tonight."


    Zang Hua didn''t speak, and Ye Ling looked up at the dark starry sky covered with thick clouds, the corners of his mouth twitching incessantly.


    "Who was it that just told me, it''s a perfect night for murder with this dark and stormy weather?" Zang Hua''s eyes were sharp as knives, causing Ye Ling to quickly dodge.


    Zang Hua sighed deeply, "Husband, you should realize, we arepletely different from normal people; it''s normal for us to live one or two hundred years. Have you thought about the future?"


    Her words made Ye Ling startle, indeed, not to mention himself, even Zang Hua, who had already broken through to the Innate Realm, living a couple of hundred years was nothing unusual.


    But what about Liu Qiao''er, how long could she live?


    At this thought, Ye Ling made up his mind, embracing Zang Hua ardently.


    "Let''s go, your husband will take you to settle this matter!"


    The two vanished into the thick night, and as for Lin Hua''s death, with both their cultivation levels and Zang Hua''s seasoned experience, this case would remain unsolved for a lifetime.

 Chapter 149: Chapter 148 Did I ever deceive you?

    Inside Ye Ling''s vi, as the two entered the house, they were startled to see the faint light still flickering in the hall.


    On the sofa, the somewhat aged figure was silently watching TV, while Liu Qiao''er, leaning against the couch, had already entered her dreams.


    "Mom!" Ye Ling couldn''t help shouting out, his nose feeling slightly sour.


    Wang Shufen quickly turned around, her face brightening with happiness upon seeing Ye Ling return, but upon seeing Zang Hua, she clearly paused, astonishment filling her eyes.


    Such a beautiful girl, if she could be her daughter-inw, how beautiful her grandchildren would be.


    "Xiao Ling, you''re back. What would you like to eat? Mom will make it for you. You must be hungry,ing back sote at night," Wang Shufen said as she stood up, rubbing her rough palms.


    Ye Ling''s eyes reddened, and he walked straight to Wang Shufen''s side, wrapping his mother tightly in his arms. At that moment, Ye Ling swore he would never let his mother suffer even the slightest bit of grievance, not even from the gods!


    Feeling her son''s emotion, Wang Shufen couldn''t help but smile and pat Ye Ling''s back, "Alright, look at the girl standing there."


    Zang Hua smiled faintly, bowing slightly, "Auntie, I''m sorry for disturbing you sote at night."


    Meanwhile, Liu Qiao''er, who had been sleeping on the couch, also woke up, rubbing her sleepy eyes. She first looked at Ye Ling with excitement, but her expression noticeably stiffened when she saw Zang Hua.


    "Alright, Mom, you should go rest. You can''t stay up sote anymore. You''re getting older, and it''s not good for your health," Ye Ling said as he helped Wang Shufen into the room.


    Wang Shufen patted Ye Ling''s hand, "Sigh, I can''t sleep when you''re not home."


    After a pause, Wang Shufen added, "But son, you dare to bring that girl home? Are you not afraid of hurting Qiao''er? She''s a good girl, and you must not let her down."


    "Mom, don''t worry, your son wouldn''t do something so heartless," Ye Ling said as he helped his mother onto the bed, wished her good night, and then left the room.


    In the hall, Zang Hua wore a smile, while Liu Qiao''er opposite her was gloomy, her eyes fixed on Zang Hua.


    Creak, Ye Ling quietly closed the door to his mother''s room, and Liu Qiao''er pointed at Ye Ling, her teeth clenched, "Ye Ling, you''ve gone too far!"


    "I don''t care what you do outside, but to bring her home, are you trying to show off to me?"


    "Fine, I forgot, what am I to you, Liu Qiao''er? What do I count for? I''m leaving!"


    At those words, Ye Ling was stunned, quickly going over and covering Liu Qiao''er''s mouth, "Don''t be so loud, Mom just fell asleep. Come on, let''s go upstairs to talk."


    Liu Qiao''er, fuming, pushed Ye Ling''s hand away and pouted as she walked towards the stairs, not even ncing at Ye Ling.


    Zang Hua was amused, "Tsk tsk, your little girlfriend is mad. You better think about how to cate her."


    Hearing this, Ye Ling pped his chest, "Tsk tsk, don''t worry, your husband has quite the say at home."


    After saying that, Ye Ling crept upstairs with a ttering smile on his face.


    Upstairs, in a bedroom, Liu Qiao''er sat on the bed with a pouty face, her crystal-clear delicate hands fiercely pinching the summer quilt.


    Ye Ling pushed the door open, a smile on his face, walked to the bed, and immediately wrapped his arms around the angry Liu Qiao''er.


    "Wife, what''s the matter? Why are you so upset? I have something to tell you, a matter of great importance," Ye Ling said, shaking Liu Qiao''er in his arms.


    Liu Qiao''er wanted to push Ye Ling away, but her feeble strength was nowhere near enough to move him, and in the end, she had to give up.


    "You can y around outside all you want, I''ve said I was okay with that, but to actually bring it into our home, isn''t that pping me in the face?"


    "I''m just average-looking and the family isn''t rich. I''m a burden to you, but tell me, just tell me and I''ll leave on my own¡ªno need for you to shame me!"


    Tears fell from Liu Qiao''er''s expressive eyes, free-flowing as if they cost no money, stringing into lines and dropping onto the bed.


    Ye Ling saw this and his face was full of heartache as he hurried to wipe her tears. However, Liu Qiao''er angrily dodged his touch, not letting Ye Ling get near her.


    "Ah, Qiao''er, would you please listen to me?" said Ye Ling helplessly, but Liu Qiao''er kept shaking her head and refused to stop, making Ye Ling so anxious that he was pulling his hair.


    Zang Hua, standing at the doorway, shook her head at the sight, walked over to Liu Qiao''er, and said with a stern face, "Do you think you can be happy with him for the rest of your life?"


    Liu Qiao''er could ignore Ye Ling''s words, but Zang Hua''s words made her stand up.


    Oh, how about that? You, the mistress, still have such a temper, challenging my status in our home?


    "I can''t be with him for a lifetime, can''t be happy forever?"


    "Even if you rece me, do you think in the future, you can be by his side forever?"


    "If he can abandon me, he can abandon you too!"


    Ye Ling was startled. What kind of things were being said, making it seem like he was a heartless traitor, "Qiao''er, how could I ever abandon you? Please don''t think like that."


    "You, shut up!" Liu Qiao''er pointed at Ye Ling before ring fiercely at Zang Hua.


    If it were someone else, they probably would have been intimidated by Liu Qiao''er''s sudden burst of presence, but who was Zang Hua? She had seen scenes that even mercenaries living perennially on the battlefield couldn''t imagine, so of course she wouldn''t be frightened.


    "Are you willing to watch Ye Ling in his prime while you grow old and can no longer take care of yourself, and then have to watch him live alone?" Zang Hua said seriously.


    As soon as Zang Hua finished speaking, Liu Qiao''er was stunned, then with a gloomy face, she said, "I get it now, you''re cursing me to die, aren''t you?"


    "I''m not cursing you, I''m telling the truth. Ye Ling can live for at least three to five hundred years. What about you? Even if he rejects me, after you die, can you guarantee that he''ll spend the next several hundred years alone?"


    "Forget whether or not you can guarantee it, if you truly love him, would you be willing to watch him live alone for hundreds of years?"


    Liu Qiao''er was taken aback and then snorted withughter, "Ye Ling, even if you want to be with her, do you need toe up with such a childish excuse?"


    "Live for three to five hundred years? Do you think I''m a three-year-old child? What''s the current Guinness record for age?" Liu Qiao''er''s eyes were wide with anger.


    Do they really think I''m a fool?


    But Ye Ling just twitched the corners of his mouth and chuckled, "Qiao''er, it''s true."


    Liu Qiao''er was stunned, then her face turned blue with rage and sheughed sarcastically, "Ye Ling! You really think I''m a fool, don''t you?"


    Zang Hua shrugged her shoulders and pointed at Liu Qiao''er. Clearly, this question had to be directed to Ye Ling.


    "Qiao''er, look into my eyes. Have I ever lied to you?" Ye Ling said, holding Liu Qiao''er''s shoulders seriously.

 Chapter 150: Chapter 149: Always with You, Forever!

    Ye Ling finished speaking, and Liu Qiao''er was stunned.


    Indeed, when had Big Brother Ye ever deceived her?


    But, but, could one really live for three to five hundred years?


    Those words clearly sounded like the kind used to deceive kindergarten kids¡ªno, they probably couldn''t even fool a kindergarten child.


    "Big Brother Ye, you don''t think I''m silly, do you? Even a three-year-old child wouldn''t believe this!" Liu Qiao''er rubbed her slightly swollen head.


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling''s heart leapt with joy¡ªshe had started calling him Big Brother Ye. There might be a chance after all.


    "Qiao''er, I have never lied to you, nor will I ever lie to you. Believe me, this time I''ve brought Zang Hua back, I wanted to tell you about this."


    "I know, this must sound unbelievable. If I were an ordinary person, I would definitely think someone was joking with me."


    "But I haven''t lied to you, really!"


    Liu Qiao''er was dumbfounded, her head spinning. How could she stay calm when faced with such a terrifying truth after so many years of a science-based education?


    "What about her? Is she the same kind of person as you? I don''t believe it, you must both be lying to me!" Liu Qiao''er covered her head and shook it violently.


    Ye Ling sighed deeply, patted Liu Qiao''er on the shoulder, and at the moment she looked up, Ye Ling''s body began to float in midair, suspended there.


    With his palms facing the sky, the palms began to emanate a dazzling light.


    Zang Hua shrugged her shoulders, "I''m not as ''transformed'' as he is, but I can do things that ordinary people can''t."


    With that, Zang Hua tiptoed and, like a gecko, her proud figure clung to the wall. She circled the room horizontally beforending.


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes widened, and before she could speak, Zang Hua flicked her delicate fingers, and a ss on the nearby table instantly shattered, spilling ss fragments everywhere.


    To Liu Qiao''er, everything appeared miraculous, way beyond scientific exnation.


    Could everything she learned as a child be false?


    Liu Qiao''er even began to doubt her life, wondering if she was living in a dream.


    "Qiao''er, would you like to be immortal like us, cultivating to immortality?" Ye Ling quietly asked as he sat beside Liu Qiao''er.


    Be immortal, live forever?


    Wasn''t that something that only happened in novels?


    It was all too far-fetched, and Liu Qiao''er, unable to wrap her head around it, dazedly asked, "Have you two be immortals now?"


    "My husband has officially started on the path of cultivation, and I am one step away. But in the ordinary world, I''m almost what you would call a god," Zang Hua replied.


    A god, like in the American blockbusters? Like Captain America, Batman, or even the green, enormous monsters¡ªall so powerful and invincible?


    "Do you mean like Captain America?" Liu Qiao''er''s head was now filled with images from fantastical movies.


    Zang Hua curled her lips, "I just killed a Captain America three months ago, the one you''ve seen in the movies. Sadly, he was already old and stood no chance against me."


    "Big Brother Ye, if you be immortal, can you stay young forever and never get old?" Liu Qiao''er suddenly thought of something and became excited.


    Ye Ling was taken aback, then smacked his forehead. How did he forget about that? Youth and beauty, irresistible to every woman.


    "Don''t worry, you will not only stay young forever, but you will also be beautiful. At the very least, your skin will be softer than a baby''s, and you will never have to worry about eye bags or wrinkles."


    Liu Qiao''er''s eyes suddenly lit up, and she hurriedly nodded, "Big Brother Ye, I want to be just like you. No matter how tough or difficult it gets, I''m not afraid!"


    As she spoke, Liu Qiao''er walked over to Zang Hua and gently took her hand, "Sister, I''ll need you to teach me what I don''t know in the future."


    "Don''t worry, sister. From now on, we''ll practice together, striving to surpass this jerk. If he annoys us again, we''ll beat him up!" Zang Hua said, fiercely waving her fist.


    Ye Ling looked at the scene before him and nodded happily; he had finally managed to change the young girl''s mind.


    At that time, Liu Qiao''er came up beside Ye Ling, "Big Brother Ye, can you take me flying? I have always dreamed of growing a pair of wings and flying in the sky like an angel."


    Wings of an angel?


    "Don''t worry, Qiao''er, wait until your husband plucks a pair of angel''s wings for us to roast and eat. Hopefully, you can grow a pair too!" Ye Ling said with a mischievous smile.


    Three ck lines immediately appeared on Liu Qiao''er''s forehead¡ªwhat kind of person was this, corrupting the dreams of the youth?


    "Qiao''er, let''s go. Your husband will show you the night sky over Donghai!" Ye Ling said, opening the window, encircling Liu Qiao''er in his arms, and leaping into the air, flying into the sky.


    "Wow! We''re really flying! It''s so magical!" Liu Qiao''er held tightly onto Ye Ling''s body, not daring to let go, and she even dared not look down.


    If it had been yesterday, even if Ye Ling had been ttened, he wouldn''t have been able to fly, but now, having entered the Foundation Establishment Stage, with True Qi brimming within him, flying for a whole day wouldn''t be an issue.


    "Husband, I love you!" Liu Qiao''er said softly, embracing Ye Ling tightly as the fierce wind drowned out her words.


    Ye Ling''s hearing was exceptionally sharp; how could he not hear her? He felt his chest gradually growing wet and knew immediately that Liu Qiao''er was crying.


    "Qiao''er, I''m sorry!" Ye Ling was about to speak when Liu Qiao''er quickly shook her head.


    "No! Husband, you haven''t wronged me, nor have you made me feel aggrieved."


    "Yes, seeing Zang Hua made me ufortable, but the moment I learned you were a cultivator, all that disappeared."


    "Yes, I love you. How could I be selfish? I can''t be with you for a lifetime, so how could I possibly expect you to be devoted to me for a lifetime?"


    "That''s why I must work hard, work hard to practice, to be with you forever!"


    "Beauty, youth, immortality, none of that matters."


    "What''s important is that you''re with me!"


    "In my toughest times, you were there beside me, helping me, helping my family, showing me care and sympathy."


    "I will work hard. In this life, no matter how difficult it is, I will apany you."


    "Now I realize that having you may not mean possession, but it is forever!"


    "Holding your hand, only then can I feel at ease, at ease for a lifetime."


    Ye Ling held Liu Qiao''er tightly, without a word. At that moment, silence was the best response.


    The hearts of both beat in unison, merging into one.


    In the night sky, two figures swiftly flew by, seemingly disturbing the stars hidden behind the clouds, as twinkling starlight emerged, elongating their shadows in the night sky for a very long interlude.

 Chapter 151: Chapter 150 The Storm is Coming!

    The silhouettes of two people in the starry sky seemed eternal, tightly connected.


    "Hubby, you''re my husband for this entire life, and I''m like a stubborn ster; you won''t be able to shake me off!" Liu Qiao''er yelled this out loud, very seriously.


    Ye Ling responded loudly too, "Silly girl, in this lifetime, no one can take you away from me!"


    Fall from the azure sky, enter theherworld, step through Nine Nether, no one can take you away; even if you get lost, I''ll find you and bring you back, forever!


    Overbearing CEO, you belong to me only!


    After flying for half an hour, the two finally returned home, where Zang Hua had left a note, informing them that he had gone to sleep downstairs first.


    Seeing this, Liu Qiao''er''s face turned crimson with shyness. How obvious the hint was! She lifted her head and saw Ye Ling''s mischievous smile, feeling as if her face could drip blood.


    "Hehe, wifey, here Ie!" With those words, Ye Ling pounced directly towards Liu Qiao''er.


    "Please be gentle with your servant, my lord."


    Liu Qiao''er said bashfully.


    ...


    The next morning, as the first ray of sunlight shone into the room, Ye Ling opened his eyes and saw the small and adorable Liu Qiao''er curled up, still in her dreams.


    Last night they had made love three times, which wore Liu Qiao''er out; she subconsciously wriggled her enticing body closer into Ye Ling''s embrace. Perhaps sensing that Ye Ling was awake, she too opened her bleary eyes.


    "Hubby, why are you awake?" Liu Qiao''er mumbled, rubbing her eyes and sitting up.


    Suddenly, she let out a cry of rm, her face blushing as she quickly covered herself with the nket to hide her exposed charms.


    Ye Ling, on the other hand, grinned mischievously, "Hehe, what''s wrong? You weren''t this shyst night."


    Thinking ofst night''s events, Liu Qiao''er was so embarrassed that she burrowed into the nket, afraid to show her face.


    ...


    Half an hourter, the two of them finally emerged from the room, with Liu Qiao''er''s face still a bright red. Of course, the two didn''t really do ''that'' thing, but still, Ye Ling managed to wear Liu Qiao''er outpletely, and she repeatedly begged for mercy before he finally let her go.


    In the dining room on the first floor, Wang Shufen had already prepared the meal. Seeing Ye Ling and Liu Qiao''ere downstairs, her face immediately burst into smiles; as someone who had been through it all, she naturally knew what the two had been up to.


    Seeing Wang Shufen''s expression, Liu Qiao''er immediately lowered her head, too embarrassed to look up, "Auntie, I''ll go get the bowls and chopsticks from the kitchen."


    "No need, Xiao Hua is already in there. You should just rest; the boy must have worn you outst night," Wang Shufen said straightforwardly, seemingly without a hint of embarrassment.


    Liu Qiao''er was taken aback and stomped her foot in protest as she took Wang Shufen''s hand andined in a spoiled voice, "Auntie, what are you talking about?"


    Wang Shufen nced at the smug-faced Ye Ling and then back at Liu Qiao''er, smirking, "Tsk tsk, look at you, not even allowing me to say it, such thin skin."


    "But Qiao''er, you better hurry up and give me a big chubby grandson. When the timees, I''ll help you take care of him, because if you wait until I''m old, I won''t have the energy to do so," Wang Shufen said, making Liu Qiao''er want to bury herself underground.


    At that time, Zang Hua came out with bowls and chopsticks, and the four of them sat down at the table to start eating. Throughout the meal, Wang Shufen kept giving Liu Qiao''er advice in between bites, leaving Liu Qiao''er not knowing whether tough or cry.


    At that moment, in a renowned office building in Donghai City, a middle-aged woman with a well-preserved appearance had a gloomy face, tears sliding down from her eyes.


    "I want them to catch the murderer within a week! No! Three days, I only give them three days, otherwise, tell them, even if I die, I will not let them off easy!" The woman screamed frantically as she smashed a Qianlong Period painted porcin vase on the floor, shattering it to pieces.


    The people standing opposite her were sweating profusely, continuously agreeing and trembling as they backed away, not daring to provoke this woman suffering the agony of losing her son.


    This woman was Lin Hua''s mother, Feng Yuting, who had just learnt of Lin Hua''s death, and the death of her only son nearly drove her to the brink of copse.


    She picked up the phone and dialed out. Without waiting for the person on the other end to speak, she directly said, "Tell the people from both the underworld and the legitimate circles in Donghai, whoever was behind Lin Hua, I, Feng Yuting, will ensure their entire family pays dearly!"


    After finishing her sentence, she hung up and dialed another number: "Contact the Siberian training camp for me, I want tomission a hit!"


    The Siberian training camp, a notorious hell on Earth known worldwide, where people who came out have a strong deterrent effect across the entire world. The Grim Reaper, who once dominated the ck Fist world for many years, was one of the strong ones who emerged from Siberia.


    The person she wanted to kill was none other than Ye Ling, because only Ye Ling had deep hatred and grievances with Lin Hua. This, Feng Yuting was very clear about, although she couldn''t confirm at the moment that Ye Ling was the one who killed Lin Hua.


    But for Feng Yuting now, it was better to kill wrongly than to let anyone go. Her son was dead, and anyone who had grievances with him had to die.


    Whatw, what right and wrong, none of that couldpare to her son.


    Thinking of this, she hesitated for a few minutes, picked up the phone and made a call, a number she had not forgotten in twenty years but had never dialed.


    Beep... Beep... Beep.


    As the phone was answered, Feng Yuting spoke in a low voice, "I am Feng Yuting, I want to speak to the old patriarch."


    The person on the other end was taken aback for a moment, then overjoyed, and hurriedly handed the phone to the elderly man beside him. Without waiting for the old man to speak, Feng Yuting''s voice was ice cold, "Lin Hua is dead, your grandson is dead, I want revenge!"


    After half a minute of silence on the other end, an aged voice came through, "I am old, and for all these years I have not fulfilled a father''s responsibilities. My daughter, go ahead, if the sky copses, your father will support it for you!"


    Feng Yuting''s eyes squeezed shut tightly, tears uncontrobly streaming down, and after calming her emotions she said, "Once things are settled, I wille back to see you, to stay with you!"


    Without waiting for another word from the other end, Feng Yuting hung up the phone and then made another call. This time, the call was answered quickly.


    "Yuting, what''s wrong? Has Xiaohua caused some trouble again? Deal with it, I have a meeting to attend shortly," a middle-aged man''s hearty voice came through.


    Feng Yuting gritted her teeth, "Meetings, meetings, always meetings! Your son is dead, and you still talk about damned meetings!"


    At the word "dead," silence fell on the other end of the phone, followed by a thud as the phone dropped to the ground.


    "Yuting, are you joking with me?" The man''s voice trembled with a hint of disbelief.


    Feng Yuting''s voice was grim, "My son is dead, I want revenge! Revenge!"


    "Wait for me, I''lle back from the United States right now. Whoever touched Xiaohua, I''ll make sure their whole family dies out!" On the other end, the voice resembled a wild beast''s mournful cry, chilling to the bone.


    A storm was brewing, and Ye Ling was directly in its path.


    Yet the instigator wandered alone in the bustling mall, because Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er were excitedly getting their nails done inside.


    "Ah, heartless people, leaving their husband here without care, just to look pretty!" Ye Ling muttered with a pout.

 Chapter 152: Chapter 151 Three Women One Stage

    Ye Ling wandered aimlessly through the mall, as he no longer had the time to fuss with those Elixir Pills.


    First, he wasn''t short on money. Quite the opposite, he was very wealthy. A fortune of several billion was enough to scare an ordinary person to death, so why would he need to stand in the street and hawk his wares like a chatan every day?


    Second, his Elixir Pills were now quite famous within a certain circle. So much so, there wasn''t even any need to sell them openly. He would only refine a batch of pills every half month, and within no more than two hours, he''d sell outpletely.


    "Mmm, looks like I''ve got to find a few more ways to make a fortune. Selling Elixir Pills is just child''s y now," Ye Ling mused, stroking his chin as his eyes followed the flurry of pretty girls passing by in the mall, glinting with interest.


    Even though he already had two extraordinarily beautiful women by his side, let''s face it, what man would ever be content with such matters?


    Innocent younger sister, domineering CEO, cold-blooded killer, uniforms, gangster elder sister, tsk tsk, just the thought of it excited Ye Ling.


    A man who could reach this stage would die without regrets. He finally understood why ancient Monarchs, who had stunning consorts, would spend their days avoiding the early court sessions.


    "This one has a decent face, but her figure gets a poor rating. She needs to take some tonics."


    Ye Ling saw a woman in a pink dress and quickly approached her, his expression serious.


    "This Immortal Emperor has many years of expertise in massage. For t-chesteddies, under the magic of my hands, they can be revived from death. Additionally, my medical skills are exquisite. With a heart full ofpassion, I offer my services without asking for a penny."


    "No medicine, no injections, just half an hour of pure manual massage every day. I guarantee a transformation!"


    "So, Miss, what do you think? Consider it?"


    "We''re destined, or else I wouldn''t lift a finger even for a million. Those who cultivate fate decide karma. Benefactor, I urge you to cherish this rare opportunity."


    Ye Ling looked at the woman opposite him, his face beaming like a fortune-teller.


    "Idiot." The woman nced at Ye Ling disdainfully, uttered two words, and turned to leave.


    Ye Ling was taken aback: "Hey! You think the karma of this Immortal Emperor is that easy to resolve?"


    "Hey, you lunatic, check me out," suddenly, a crisp voice rang out.


    Ye Ling was overjoyed. He thought to himself, it''s like Jiang Taigong fishing - those who are willing will take the bait.


    "Rest assured, Miss. Under the magic hands of this Immortal Emperor, you''ll definitely experience a rebirth. To put it inly, what you peopleck is the care from us men."


    "An excess of male hormones in the body, but that''s a trivial matter to me. My two hands are more than enough."


    While speaking, Ye Ling turned around, his eyes squinting with delight, and moved his hands continuously. However, when he turned to see the person''s face clearly, he was taken aback.


    "Oh my, Officer Ning, are you teasing me? There''s nothing I can do there. However, I can make it more miraculous," Ye Ling said with augh, forehead lifted in amusement.


    The person was none other than Ning Yushan. Because it was Sunday, she wasn''t in her police uniform, but instead, she was wearing a long ck dress with a pair of ck high heels.


    Like a ck rose.


    "Come on, put your hand here, and I''ll tell you it''s assault on an officer, believe it or not?" Ning Yushan stood her ground, her face darkening.


    Ye Ling was taken aback, and in a sh, he leapt several times until he was about ten meters away from Ning Yushan, hands on hips, wearing a look of triumph.


    Ning Yushan, never expecting Ye Ling to really take action, especially in such a crowded ce, blushed furiously and clenched her teeth in anger.


    "Ye Ling! You bastard, I''m going to kill you!" Ning Yushan yelled strangely and charged at Ye Ling.


    Seeing Ning Yushan really rushing towards him, Ye Ling was shocked and quickly dodged: "Hey, be rational, this is a mall, everyone is watching us."


    "Go to hell! What are you even thinking about? Today, I''m going to y you alive!" Ning Yushan lunged at Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling quickly dodged, "Are you out of your mind? Don''t you care about your shining public servant image anymore?"


    Ning Yushan took a quick step to Ye Ling''s side, her slender yet powerful legs snapped out, tripping Ye Ling and sending him tumbling to the ground with hernding on her butt.


    "Gorgeous, I was wrong, everyone''s watching us, we look like a pair of monkeys," Ye Ling said, but his face was all smiles.


    Many people around them turned to look, then shook their heads afterwards, sighing at the state of society, how the youth were getting more and more unruly.


    A number of men in their forties or fifties all wore looks of deep regret, "What terrible manners, hmmph!"


    If only I were the one tangled up with that beauty, making opportunistic advances, "Hmmph, the good cabbage gets nabbed by the pig."


    Finally separating, Ning Yushan''s face flushed red, looking at Ye Ling who remained smug. It was the middle of summer, and they were both dressed light.


    All because this bastard nearly made her lose herself during his ''treatment,'' otherwise, why would she still be thinking about that feeling from before?


    "Hey, Ye Ling, did youe here by yourself?" Ning Yushan asked while straightening her clothes.


    Ye Ling looked at himself, bruised blue and purple, and sighed as he shook his head, "Nope, I''m here with my two wives."


    "Two wives?" Ning Yushan was taken aback, somewhat puzzled.


    Ye Ling nodded, "Yeah, what about it? Is there a problem with having two wives?"


    "Two wives?" Ning Yushan repeated discontentedly.


    Ye Ling affirmed with a nod, "What about it? I''m not breaking thew, we''re not married, so it doesn''t constitute a crime. Don''t scare me."


    Ning Yushan''s face showed disbelief, but just then, Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er happened to arrive.


    Today, Zang Hua was still dressed in her short leather jacket and pants, her bright red hair setting off her exquisite, almost demonic face, making every man along the way struggle to keep control of their hearts.


    Liu Qiao''er wore a sleeveless beige long dress, her ck hair draped over her shoulders, exuding a youthful vibe.


    One enchanting, the other youthful; one seductive, the other fresh.


    "Husband, why did youe here?" Liu Qiao''er came up to Ye Ling and wrapped her arm around his, asking.


    Zang Hua also came up and took hold of his other arm.


    And at this sight, the surrounding men nearly went forward to beat Ye Ling to death.


    Look at this jerk, hogging three stunning beauties to himself, not even leaving a scrap for us?


    "These two, are they the wives you mentioned?" Ning Yushan was obviously startled, and she involuntarilypared herself to the two women, feeling like she had nothing to be proud of next to them.


    Face, figure,plexion, she simply couldn''t match them.


    "Husband, who is this beauty? Did you just pick her up?" Zang Hua asked yfully.


    Ye Ling quicklyughed it off, "Patient, friend, hehe."


    Meanwhile, Ning Yushan across from him stood there stunned, then with clenched teeth, she sneered, "But, you didn''t say what kind of ''patient'' she was, did you?"


    The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and Ye Ling could feel the powerful auras of the three women colliding fiercely.

 Chapter 153: Chapter 152: Four Women and Another Drama?

    Patient?


    Patients have differences too?


    I''m a doctor, a renowned one, known forpassion and healing the world, okay? Any gynecologicalplications turn over a new leaf under my care. How could there possibly be any differences?


    "I''m a doctor, hey, doctors don''t distinguish by profession. All patients are the same to me. My duty is to heal them, so how could there be any differences?"


    Ye Ling sneered disdainfully. Seriously, he scared the poor girl''s heart into thumping wildly¡ªwhat a fright.


    "Doctor? You''re nothing but a chatan. Don''t insult this noble and honorable profession," Ning Yushan scoffed coldly. She didn''t know why, but seeing Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er hanging off Ye Ling''s shoulders made her blood boil.


    Liu Qiao''er and Zang Hua nced at each other and nodded. "Husband, I think it''s okay to discuss what kind of patient we''re dealing with," Qiao''er said.


    Hiss, Ye Ling looked at Liu Qiao''er in disbelief. When had this obedient little girl turned into such a figure, truly heartbreaking!


    "Well, gynecology, what else could be the problem?" Ye Ling muttered under his breath, fingers constantly twisting and rubbing together.


    Ning Yushan just gave a coldugh and looked at Liu Qiao''er and Zang Hua, "Little sister, shall we go have a coffee and talk it over?"


    Both nodded their heads in agreement. It was clear they had noticed that this good-looking woman had a murky rtionship with Ye Ling and naturally wanted to get to the bottom of it.


    The three women exchanged faint smiles and walked arm in arm toward a coffee shop on the first floor. Watching their retreating figures, Ye Ling shook his head and sighed to himself.


    There''s an old saying, "Three women make a drama," and now things were going to get interesting. He had no idea what Ning Yushan was up to.


    Inside the coffee shop, the four found a quiet corner and each ordered a coffee. No one spoke first; the atmosphere was eerie. Ye Ling swallowed hard, watching the unpredictable auras of the three women.


    This was freaking torture, and Ye Ling wanted to flee, but he held back. If he dared to escape now, he feared Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er''s bed would be off-limits for the next half month.


    "Come on, drink up..." Ye Ling forced a faint smile and was about to speak when he was interrupted by all three women.


    "You shut up!"


    "Right, we three sisters are chatting. You''re one to talk."


    "Husband, I think, you better just listen," Qiao''er said.


    Ye Ling watched the three issue theirmands in unison and was momentarily stunned. Geez, when did these three women be so bold?


    "Well, go on then," Ye Ling muttered to himself, holding his coffee not sure whether to drink it or not, feeling as ufortable as if thorns grew all over his body.


    "Little sister, this jerk is no good guy. You two have to be careful not to get fooled by him," Ning Yushan said solemnly after sipping her coffee.


    Ye Ling''s neck stiffened. Who was she calling a jerk?


    Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er nodded, which stunned Ye Ling even more. What was this all about? Family disgraces should not be publicized; am I not the Immortal Emperor, a great cultivator? Don''t you two know that?


    Since when did I get associated with jerks? This was a total nder, shattering Ye Ling''s heart.


    "However, since we''ve already been deceived by him, we sisters are stuck with him now. There''s no helping it, maybe it''s just our fate," Zang Hua sang out with a light smile, deeply moving Ye Ling.


    Look at that, even a female assassin speaks more elegantly and thoughtfully than you two.


    "As for you, sister, you''re beautiful and have a great aura. You better not date this kind of guy in the future. Be careful not to be deceived," Liu Qiao''er also chimed in cheerily, looking entirely innocent.


    Yet, a trace of fear spread across Ye Ling''s face. These three women were already shing, with hidden barbs in every sentence.


    The invisible battlefield enveloped the four of them, the air crackling with tension, and Ye Ling even felt as though he had entered an era of war.


    Surrounded by a hail of bullets, his head donned a steel helmet as he crawled forward, bellowing, "Support, this young master needs support!"


    "Hehe, you guys chat first, I''ll step out for a bit, stretch my legs, they''re going numb." Ye Ling just wanted to make his escape quickly, thinking it wiser not to meddle in women''s matters.


    "Sit down!" The three womenmanded in unison.


    Ye Ling sat down on his seat with a look of grievance, grinding his teeth and muttering under his breath, his gaze listlessly shifting towards the window.


    The three women began their face-off in earnest, their intelligence at this moment was extraordinary, probably even Zhuge Kongming and Einstein would have to bow to them.


    All sorts of strategies, from the Thirty-Six Stratagems to The Art of War, were being employed effortlessly, speaking in veiled criticisms and innuendos.


    Ye Ling felt a pang of heartache and silently prayed, "Buddha, Three Purities, send someone down to save me, please."


    If Buddha and the Three Purities knew that Ye Ling had begun to believe in them, they would probably shed tears of joy¡ªthe Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor who had caused so much trouble in the Immortal Realm was finally showing them respect, a truly rare moment.


    Whether or not his prayer was heard, at that moment, Ye Ling suddenly spotted a familiar face, and his eyes instantly lit up.


    But the next moment, Ye Ling''s body trembled slightly, damn it, why is there another one!


    Outside the window, a slender girl stood looking in with a face full of surprise at Ye Ling.


    Lin Yuqing, sweet-faced and with light makeup, upon seeing Ye Ling whom she hadn''t met for days, ran excitedly into the caf¨¦. Ye Ling smacked his forehead, convinced he was done for, his old bones would surely be picked apart by them.


    "Brother Ye, what are you doing here, why haven''t you called me these past few days?" Lin Yuqing approached the group sweetly.


    Buzz, the atmosphere shifted, turning directly towards Lin Yuqing.


    "Beauty, are you with Ye Ling?" Ning Yushan asked with a slight smile.


    Silly Lin Yuqing,pletely oblivious to anything amiss, replied with a sweet smile, "I''m his girlfriend, ah, hello sisters."


    "Hmm, it''s time to be calling us sisters." Zang Hua sighed deeply, her gaze towards Ye Ling filled withplexity.


    Liu Qiao''er even pped her forehead, this damned rascal, just how many women does he have out there?


    "Yu Qing, you go wander around a bit, I''ll call youter," Ye Ling said, winking and making faces at Lin Yuqing.


    Lin Yuqing was a bit bewildered; her intelligence was far behind these three, to put it simply, she was naive, or in trendy terms, adorably clueless.


    "Don''t go, you''re already here, let''s sit down and chat together." Ning Yushan promptly pulled Lin Yuqing to sit down beside her, her face bearing a chilling smile as she looked at Ye Ling.


    Hmph, you rascal, I''d like to see how you get out of this one!


    Finally sensing something off, Lin Yuqing pointed at Ye Ling and questioned, "Brother Ye, who are they?"


    "I''m his patient, um, a gynecological patient," Ning Yushan volunteered.


    While Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er simply pointed at Lin Yuqing and said, "We''re the same as you."


    Lin Yuqing involuntarily gasped, her eyes instantly brimming with tears.


    Meanwhile, Ye Ling, with a darkened face, was on the verge of exploding.

 Chapter 154: Chapter 153: Isnt it said that men and women are equal?

    There were four women around the table.


    One sat heartbroken, tears welling in her eyes.


    One deliberately incited animosity, leading Ye Ling step by step into a quagmire.


    Two others envied from the sidelines, leaving Ye Ling no chance to choose.


    "Ye Ling, why did you deceive me!" Lin Yuqing looked so pitiful that one couldn''t help but want to hold her tight and never let go.


    Liu Qiao''er and Zang Hua, standing aside, were startled when they saw Ye Ling''s reaction, realizing something was wrong; Ye Ling was truly angered, and the two exchanged nces, not daring to speak.


    Ning Yushan let out a coldugh, "Hmph, this bastard is the best at ying with our feelings. I think we should form an alliance to stand against him!"


    Ye Ling''s face was overcast as he stood up and with a fierce p, shattered the table, hisplexion terrifyingly grim.


    The coffee shop, once quiet, suddenly had all eyes on them, everyone looking over in surprise.


    "You''re noble! You think you''re perfect now, huh?"


    "I''m a liar, I''m a bastard! I''m worse than an animal!"


    "I, Ye Ling, am a major bastard!"


    "Yu Qing, I didn''t deceive you, my love for you is real as well. I don''t want to talk about the rest today, I''m a bit tired, sorry."


    After saying this, Ye Ling turned and walked straight out without looking back, departing in anger.


    Yes, he was a phnderer, spreading his affections thin, never wholeheartedlymitted.


    But that was just the man he was, unchangeable in his nature, someone who would rather die than be changed.


    Ning Yushan was stunned. Ye Ling''s words shattered her heart, her eyes red-rimmed with tears brimming full, her face the picture of grievance.


    Why, why say that about me, you were always a bastard, always taking advantage of others, you bastard!


    Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er were also anxious, though they hadn''t been involved with Ye Ling for long, they knew his temperament all too well.


    "Big Brother Ye!" Seeing this, Lin Yuqing copsed to the ground in agony, tears falling like rain.


    Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er shook their heads and helped Lin Yuqing up: "Little sister Yu Qing, there are some things we need to tell you. Actually, Ye Ling is not so irresponsible. I think we can talk."


    Lin Yuqing,cking any resolve, nodded her head and followed the two women, leaving only Ning Yushan sitting in her seat in a daze, shedding tears.


    At night, the starlight was dazzling, and the stars in the sky were like chess pieces on a board, adorning the entire firmament.


    In Ye Ling''s vi, Wang Shufen went for a walk after dinner, Liu Qiao''er told her that Ye Ling was caught up with something and might not return that night.


    Meanwhile, in a room on the second floor, Lin Yuqing listened with a shocked face as Liu Qiao''er and Zang Hua recounted Ye Ling''s story.


    "No way? Big Brother Ye is really an immortal? We can also stay young forever like him?" Lin Yuqing waved her fists excitedly.


    The two women nodded, and Lin Yuqing became even more ecstatic: "I knew it; how could Big Brother Ye lie to me."


    "If Big Brother Ye were only good to me, and then I die, it would be too pitiful to see Big Brother Ye alone. I don''t want to see him lonely."


    "If we could live for hundreds of years along with him, then Big Brother Ye wouldn''t be alone."


    "Besides, it''s much better for several sisters to be together, at the very least, it''s better than being alone. No need to worry about preventing mistresses like in TV dramas, that''s just too brain-draining."


    Lin Yuqing thought about how she could stay young and beautiful forever and was so excited that she couldn''t contain herself; Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er shook their heads repeatedly at the sight, thinking this girl really was a brainless cutie.


    "But sisters, will Ye Ling be angry with me?" Lin Yuqing thought of Ye Ling and immediately pouted.


    Both shook their heads, and Zang Hua took Lin Yuqing''s hand and chuckled, "My good sister, don''t you know how much your husband loves you? How could he ever be angry with you?"


    "Then why hasn''t Big Brother Yee back yet? I''m waiting to cultivate. Once I''ve practiced, when I have Divine Skills, I''ll go beat up those bullies who pick on others!" Lin Yuqing said excitedly, waving her fists.


    Zang Hua smiled lightly, "Don''t worry, my darling. Your husband has some business to attend to; he will be back soon."


    Having finally dealt with Lin Yuqing, Zang Hua stepped out of the room, looked up at the starry sky, and sighed deeply, knowing very well that Ye Ling was truly angry.


    "Come back, husband. We''ve already taken care of getting you a sister. Please,e back," Zang Hua whispered to herself.


    In just one day, Zang Hua found that Ye Ling''s position in her heart had be exceedingly sublime. Without him by her side, she felt terribly insecure.


    Once an almost S-ranked killer who roamed the assassin world, feared by many at home and abroad, trembling at the sound of her name, she now felt like an ordinary woman.


    All of this, perhaps, was the magic of love.


    And Zang Hua knew too well that the ditsy Lin Yuqing inside the house was no true ditz or fool.


    In today''s society, who is truly foolish? Everyone is smarter than the next, and Lin Yuqing''s quick capittion, even using youth and beauty as an excuse, stemmed entirely from Ye Ling''s love.


    "You this troublemaker, I really don''t know how many more women you will provoke," Zang Hua sighed deeply.


    Meanwhile, Ye Ling was at the Imperial Dynasty Disco, sitting by himself in a booth, and had already drunk three boxes of beer and a bottle of wine.


    He wanted to numb himself with alcohol, but the Spiritual Energy in his body didn''t neutralize the alcohol at all. All that booze finally made him a bit tipsy.


    Just when Ye Ling was about to keep drinking, a hand suddenly grabbed the bottle from his hand.


    "Drinking like this, you''ll get drunk easily. Let me keep youpany," said Mu Ninghan, the president of the Hongjing Association.


    Her long hair cascaded down her back, dressed in a tight-fitting ck leather outfit that entuated her svelte figure, her pale neck tantalizing, and her fiery red lips appearing especially enchanting under the light.


    "Mu Ninghan,e, drink with me!" Ye Ling reached out and pulled her into his arms.


    The subordinates following Mu Ninghan were quick to turn around, not daring to witness the scene unfolding before them.


    This man in front of them was like a god of death; who would dare to meddle, especially since their boss hadn''t resisted at all.


    "Ye Ling, why do I feel like you''re troubled?" Mu Ninghan extricated herself from Ye Ling''s embrace, sat beside him, took a sip of her drink, and asked.


    Ye Ling pursed his lips and pointed at himself, "Tell me, am I a scoundrel?"


    "Perhaps," Mu Ninghan did not answer directly.


    "Then tell me, should a man who is fickle in love deserve to die?"


    Confronted with Ye Ling''s question, Mu Ninghan nodded seriously.


    "What about fickle women?"


    Mu Ninghan frowned slightly, "They''re pitiful. They must have their own hardships."


    Ye Ling was stunned, thinking, isn''t this supposed to be about gender equality?

 Chapter 155: Chapter 154: Where Did the Black Bear Spirit Come From?

    Oh my God, screaming for gender equality every day, and what do we get? A total screw-over.


    Women have their exclusive buses, and they even get their own Labor Women''s Day every year. What about us, the great male brethren?


    On Women''s Day, we serve our wives; on Children''s Day, we serve our kids; on Mother''s Day and Father''s Day, we serve our parents. When will we get a Macho Men''s Day, huh? How about calling it ''Macho Men sh''?


    "Hey, Ning Han, why do I feel like you harbor such hatred towards men?"


    "Don''t look at people with tinted sses or speak with negativity."


    "Men and women, after all, are both human; let''s not be like that."


    "Howe when a woman has several lovers, she''s said to have a story, but when a man has several mistresses, he''sbeled a heartbreaker?"


    Ning Han elegantly sipped her red wine, swirling the ss, her lips crimson as if stained with blood¡ªah spit, why am I suddenly quoting lyrics?


    "Did your girlfriend catch you cheating with another woman?" Ning Han asked.


    Ye Ling nodded earnestly, giving a thumbs up: "You really have sharp eyes, tsk tsk, thosedies, each one wilder than thest."


    "That group? How many did you find?" Ning Han asked, taken aback.


    Ye Ling sighed deeply and shook his head: "Not too many, just four or five? No, to be urate, it should be six or seven, counting you."


    Ning Han froze, then herplexion darkened: "It seems you really are a scumbag."


    "Well, the scumbag fixed your scar, didn''t he? How about that?"


    "Scumbags just have that ability, the power to reach the skies."


    "This young master here is nicknamed ''Whirlpool Li Xiaobai,'' once the champion of the International Fancy Double Hand Exercise Competition."


    Ning Han pped her forehead. This guy is a total nutcase, speaking nonsense: "You drink by yourself. I won''t join your madness, you lunatic."


    As she spoke, Ning Han turned to leave, but Ye Ling refused to let her go. With a fierce pull, he brought her directly into his arms.


    One hand was already starting to misbehave, and emboldened by alcohol, Ye Ling didn''t care anymore.


    "You asshole! Let go of me, or I swear I''ll chop off this hand of yours!" Ning Han felt Ye Ling''s inappropriate moves and couldn''t help but yell.


    Ye Ling smirked: "You trying to scare me? Let me tell you, the Immortal Emperor isn''t so easily frightened."


    "Go ahead and chop; you''ve got to have the skill. Besides, even if you did chop off my hand, it''s always better than going back to those crazy witches," he said with the nonchnce of a pig unfazed by boiling water.


    Ning Han clenched her teeth. Had this bastard really written her off?


    "Hey, gorgeous, how about I help you get rid of that scar today?" Ye Ling chuckled, a sh of cunning in his eyes, scaring Ning Han into struggling to flee.


    The guy was clearly drunk. Although Ning Han really wanted to remove the scars on her body¡ªafter all, no woman wants imperfections on her skin¡ª


    this jerk dared to make such an unreasonable request that she simply couldn''t agree to¡ªno, she absolutely shouldn''t agree. To trade oneself for a few scars?


    But her body reacted to his embrace¡ªwhat the hell was that?


    The burly men standing nearby all turned away promptly. Hell, who dares to watch their boss being molested? Whether you intervene or not¡ª


    Can''t really decide, huh? Haven''t you seen the boss was half-hearted about it too? Who knows if the boss really wants to offer herself to this scumbag.


    Regardless, Ye Ling''s brain was already numb from the alcohol, so he didn''t care whether Mu Ninghan was struggling or not. As long as he could get his fill of touching, that''s enough. People should cherish what''s in front of them and enjoyfort when they can.


    Just as the two of them were pushing and shoving, a big guy with a burly frame wearing a ck tank top rushed to Mu Ninghan''s side, his face filled with urgency.


    "Big sis, Hei Long is here!" After the man spoke, the severalckeys nearby all had a wary look on their faces.


    Mu Ninghan''s face instantly turned grim after hearing this, "Quit messing around and let''s talkter, we''ve got trouble."


    This time, Ye Ling didn''t keep pulling at Mu Ninghan but pondered, "Hei Long? Is it the Hei Long from Hei Long Gang?"


    The indisputable underground King of Huayang District was the Hei Long Gang. Although it might not be considered much in the entirety of Donghai City, in Huayang District, they were undoubtedly an existence no other gang or organization would dare to provoke.


    Mu Ninghan nodded, a serious glint in her eyes. Although the Hongjing Association was strong, the Hei Long Gang had a long-standing influence in Huayang District. If it came to a head-on fight, the Hongjing Association was likely no match for them.


    "So, he wants to annex your Hongjing Association?" Ye Ling asked with confusion. This was also the most realistic thought; after all, when ites to organizations, who wouldn''t want arger territory? With arger domain, there''d be more resources, and their reputation would grow.


    Mu Ninghan nodded, then shook her head, leaving Ye Ling somewhat confused. What exactly do you mean? Is it, or is it not?


    "That Hei Long came to me three months ago, demanding that I submit to him and merge the Hongjing Association into his Hei Long Gang. I ignored him."


    "One month ago, he sent people to deliver a final ultimatum, saying that if I did not agree, he wouldunch a bloody cleansing on the Hongjing Association."


    "Yesterday, people from Hei Long Gang came, and I led my men to drive them out. I didn''t expect the Hei Long Gang toe again today. I fear this time, the odds are not good."


    Mu Ninghan''s eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp light flickering within. The Hongjing Association, which she had founded single-handedly, was her life''s work; there was no way she would merge it into the Hei Long Gang.


    Not to mention that Hei Long also wanted Mu Ninghan herself. Given her character, she''d rather be broken jade than intact tile.


    The moment Ye Ling heard this, he loudly pped the table, his eyebrows fiery and eyes aze, "That ignorant Hei Long, daring to force himself on my chick, ah no, my woman!"


    "Watch today as grandpa doesn''t strip him of his bones, calling himself Hei Long, grandpa will turn him into a ck worm today!" Ye Ling said fiercely. This was just too bullying. Could a mere gang leader touch a woman reserved by the Immortal Emperor himself?


    What a joke. With the Immortal Emperor here, even if the Hei Long Gang deployed special forces, it would be useless.


    At this moment, at the entrance of the Imperial Dynasty Disco, a dense crowd surged into the disco. Each one was carrying a Mountain-splitting Knife that gleamed chillingly, looking fearsome.


    The man leading them had a head as ck as a bear, resembling that character from Journey to the West who stole cassocks; If not for the spotlight shining on him, Ye Ling would have hardly noticed his presence.


    "Hei Long Gang is handling business, anyone unrted get the hell out!" The one in the lead was Hei Long himself, holding a Mountain-splitting Knife and shouting menacingly.


    Hei Long Gang?


    Inside the disco, where people were wildly unleashing their inner heat, everyone was taken aback. Then, seeing the oppressive crowd at the entrance, their faces turned pale, and they all frantically scrambled out.


    "Heh heh, Mu Ninghan, did you take Dragon Lord''s words as a breeze past your ear?" Hei Long sneered maliciously.


    Mu Ninghan didn''t speak, her brow slightly furrowed. Instead, Ye Ling burst out, pointing his finger and shouting loudly.


    "Hey, who''s this bear demon, not giving up and surrendering!"

 Chapter 156 Chapter 155 The Ruthless Move

    ck Bear Spirit?


    In broad daylight, in this wonderful world, with science so advanced, there''s actually a ck Bear Spirit?


    "Which grasshopper just jumped out? I, Brother Long, will chop you up!" Hei Long gnashed his teeth and dered, his posture quite impressive.


    Only then did everyone snap back to reality, and the members of the Hongjing Association burst into uproariousughter. Ye Ling was too funny, daring to say that Hei Long was a ck Bear Spirit. He must be the first one in Huayang District to ever dare such a thing.


    "You say you''re not a ck Bear Spirit, then what the hell are you?" Ye Ling asked with a disdainfulugh.


    Hei Long''s face turned ashen: "Brother Long is no ''thing.''"


    "Ah, my bad, I spit, Brother Long is Hei Long. Friends on the streets give me face by calling me Brother Long. What the hell are you?" Read exclusive chapters at empire


    Ye Ling cleaned his ear, looked at Mu Ninghan and the others from the Hongjing Association, and asked, "Do you guys call him Brother Long?"


    "Brother Long my ass, he just said it himself, he''s not a ''thing.''"


    "In our Hongjing Association, there''s no Brother Long, just a dark, ck bug."


    Mu Ninghan was even more dismissive: "Don''t ask me, I have no idea which podunk hole he sprang out of, some bumpkin dares to call himself Brother Long."


    At these words, Hei Long was so angry his ck face turned green, his eyeballs bulging, as if even Zhang Fei from thousands of years ago wasn''t as reckless.


    "Mu Ninghan! You wild mare, I, Brother Long, am giving you onest chance. Submit to me and merge the Hongjing Association into the Hei Long Gang. Otherwise, today my Hei Long Gang will wash the Hongjing Association in blood!"


    Hei Long brandished the Mountain-splitting Knife in his hand and shouted loudly; his followers behind him waving their Mountain-splitting Knives as they roared and howled, and I must say, they really had some gangster vor.


    Mu Ninghan''s beautiful features turned ice cold, her fiery red lips tightly pursed: "Hei Long, keep dreaming. Even if it means death today, I won''t submit to you, nor will I allow the Hongjing Association to merge with the Hei Long Gang!"


    "None of my brothers in the Hongjing Association are afraid of death!" After Mu Ninghan finished speaking, the brothers from the Hongjing Association filled both floors of the Imperial Dynasty Disco, each waving their arms in response.


    Hei Long''s face darkened gradually. This woman truly wouldn''t take the toast but insisted on drinking a forfeit, it seemed there would be an inevitable battle today, or else the reputation of the Hei Long Gang would suffer.


    Just as Hei Long was about to give themand, out popped Ye Ling with the urgency of someone trying to spare lives under his knife.


    "Hold on, let me persuade her," Ye Ling said as he walked up to Mu Ninghan, pped her on the shoulder, his face feigning anger.


    "You, why are you so unappreciative? What Hei Long said is great. Merging Hongjing Association with the Hei Long Gang is such a rare opportunity."


    "Think about it, you''re a woman, and it hasn''t been easy for you. Now you have a shortcut. Knowing that after the Hei Long Gang and the Hongjing Association merge, not to mention Huayang District, even in the whole of Donghai City, it would definitely be arge organization. How can you be so delusional?"


    After hearing this, Hei Long immediatelyughed, giving a thumbs up: "This brother speaks his mind. It seems Brother Long misunderstood you just now, not bad, not bad at all. Persuade Mu Ninghan, why spill blood and wage a war unnecessarily?"


    Ye Ling nced at Hei Long, then turned to Mu Ninghan and said, "So, will you merge with the Hei Long Gang or not? If not, I''ll get angry with you!"


    "Is that really okay?" Mu Ninghan said, taken aback.


    Upon hearing this, Hei Long was overjoyed and, waving the Mountain-splitting Knife, said: "How is it not okay? I think it''s perfect."


    "Pretty good? Fine and beautiful, you fool, that''s settled then, after the merger between Hei Long Gang and Hong Jing Association, of course, major decisions will still be made by Hei Long Gang, but we can give Mu Ninghan some power over the minor matters," Ye Ling said loudly, cleaning his ear.


    Hei Long nodded eagerly, his eyes lighting up. This guy had a slick tongue. Just a few rounds of negotiation and Mu Ninghan had agreed?


    If he had known it was this simple, what was the point of exhausting himself? Finding someone with a slick tongue would have been enough.


    "Alright then, I''ll listen to you," Mu Ninghan said, his face red, not quite sure what had just happened.


    Ye Ling pointed at Hei Long: "You there, you bear spirit, I''m talking to you, stop gawking."


    "From now on, world peace, national wars, those will be your department, and all other matters will be considered minor. You can stay out of those," Ye Ling said casually.


    Hei Long nodded fervently, but then something didn''t seem right to him.


    World peace, national wars?


    What did those have to do with him, a big brother in Hei Long Gang? At that moment, he finally realized he''d been yed by Ye Ling, treated like an actual bear spirit.


    "You bastard! How dare you trick me?" The bear spirit¡ªno, Hei Long''s face was filled with fierce killing intent, and his eyes gradually turned red, filled with blood vessels.


    After hearing these threatening words, Ye Ling scoffed with contempt, "Trick you? And what if I did? I''m from the circus; I specialize in handling disobedient beasts like you."


    "Brothers, within the time it takes to smoke a cigarette, I want not a single member of Hong Jing Association left standing!" Hei Long roared furiously, lighting a cigarette and putting it in his mouth.


    "Roar! Kill!" A crowd of no less than a hundred men charged towards Ye Ling and the others.


    The Mountain-splitting Knives they carried were raised in mid-air, and under the dazzling colorful lights, a sinister killing intent flickered¡ªa glint of death.


    "Hmph, just when I was feeling irritated today, you guys show up. Perfect timing to take it out on you!" Ye Ling said grimly, his feet barely touching the ground as he dashed towards the crowd.


    Mu Ninghan was shocked. There were a hundred thugs, each with realbat experience, and more than half of them had a strong smell of blood, clearly having killed before.


    Ye Ling, quick as lightning, charged like a robust cheetah straight towards the nearest person.


    Bang, he kicked out, sending an unprepared thug flying into the iing crowd, and in a brief moment of shock for another hoodlum, his Mountain-splitting Knife was already snatched away by Ye Ling.


    He unconsciously opened his hand, and skin split, flesh burst open; it wasn''t a sharp de cut, but an injury caused by sheer force twisting.


    Ye Ling, wielding the stolen Mountain-splitting Knife, twirled it up and down, the sounds of breaking bones and screams intermingling. Thugs armed with knives fell like dominos on either side.


    The butt of the cigarette fell from Hei Long''s mouth, his eyes trembling uncontrobly. This was a formidable and well-trained tough guy. But then he regained hisposure.


    Hei Long took a deep breath, gripping his Mountain-splitting Knife backwards, propelled forward with a step, his muscr body charging like a mad bull towards Ye Ling.


    And his Mountain-splitting Knife shed down fiercely.


    A glint of cold light reflected into Ye Ling''s eyes, but the gleam in Ye Ling''s eyes was even sharper than the knife''s edge.

 Chapter 157 Chapter 156 What did you say? I cant hear you!

    Hei Long, wielding the Mountain-splitting Knife, exuded a fierce aura that would usually leave most people trembling all over, not even daring to look him directly in the eye.


    But who was Ye Ling? He was once the Immortal Emperor who ruled over the Nine Heavens. Others always trembled in his presence. Even when he descended into the Yellow Springs and entered the Nine Nether, when had he ever felt a trace of fear?


    Roar!


    With a loud roar, Hei Long was boosting his own morale and trying to pressure Ye Ling. There was great significance behind this roar.


    Hei Long, bellowing loudly, had already mercilessly swung his Mountain-splitting Knife towards Ye Ling''s head, his eyes shing with a ferocious intent and a satisfied expression.


    He seemed to have already seen Ye Ling, like a fallen War God, being felled by his own de, lying in a pool of blood¡ªa tragic sight.


    Suddenly, the Ye Ling before Hei Long''s eyes vanished, disappearing magically. Hei Long was startled, but the Mountain-splitting Knife he had swung was alreadying down by inertia.


    ng! The de struck the ground, sparking embers, though full of grandeur.


    However, the onlookers all widened their eyes in terror, for behind Hei Long, Ye Ling stood with a chilling smile on his face.


    Thwack, he kicked out a foot, and Hei Long, who had yet to regain his bnce, was sent tumbling to the ground by this powerful blow,nding face first. In a way, Hei Long''s disfigurement was akin to a cosmetic surgery.


    "Hei Long, today I''m going to turn you into a ck worm!"


    "To call you a ck bear spirit would be too kind, wouldn''t it? Why are you so touchy?"


    "Speak! Are you pleased or not? Are you?"


    "ck Bear Spirit! Answer me quickly!"


    While speaking, Ye Ling pulled out a chair from nearby. The chairs in the Imperial Dynasty Disco were made of solid wood, quite heavy indeed. Ordinary people could lift them but swinging them would definitely be strenuous.


    In contrast, with every sentence from Ye Ling came a blow with the chair, resembling scenes from a Stephen Chow movie.


    "What did you say? I can''t hear you, louder!"


    "Grapes? What about your mother grapes? Oh sorry, I misspoke, is it ''ck bear spirit''? ''Your mother ck bear''?"


    Bang, a chair smashed onto Hei Long''s nose, blood sttered everywhere, and his already sinister face now looked even more ghoulish.


    "Hey, hey, I agree, stop hitting me!" Hei Long guarded against Ye Ling''s unpredictable beating.


    Bang, another chair came down as Ye Ling danced around on his feet as if he were dancing: "What did you say? I can''t hear you!"


    "Who''s the ck bear spirit?"


    "Me! I am the ck bear spirit!" Hei Long was on the verge of tears. In all his years roaming the jianghu, when had he ever encountered such an entric and ruthless opponent?


    "Is the ck Bear Spirit handsome?" Another blow with the chair from Ye Ling almost caused Hei Long internal bleeding.


    Hei Long was stunned. Was the ck Bear Spirit handsome or not? Just then, he saw Ye Ling''s arm raised high, and he immediately waved his hands in terror: "Not handsome, not as handsome as you!"


    Bang, another chair came crashing down, Hei Long''s nose was ttened, looking extremely pitiful. Where was the once imposing big brother? The members of Hei Long Gang around him trembled, not daring to move as they watched their boss being beaten to such a state.


    "You''re lying! Tell me, if you''re not handsome, then why would the Guanyin Bodhisattva invite you to guard Luojia Mountain!" Ye Ling, shaking his body, casually hit with another chair.


    Bang, everyone''s heart raced with the movement of the chair, their eyes filled with deep terror as they looked at Ye Ling, a chill spreading through their hearts.


    Hei Long waspletely bewildered, too bullied for words. You call me the ck bear spirit and I tolerate it, but then you ask this kind of question and even bring up Journey to the West?


    How the hell would I know why the Guanyin Bodhisattva wanted the ck Bear Spirit to guard Luojia Mountain?


    "Ah! Save big bro, watch as I chop you alive!" A loyal Hei Long Gang underling could no longer hold back, snapped out of his stunned state, and charged at Ye Ling.


    Ye Ling sneered in contempt, twisted his body 180 degrees, and delivered a beautiful back kick, sending the attacker sprawling under a table, curled up like a shrimp.


    Bang, it was another chair, crashing straight into Hei Long''s face. Hei Long was dumbfounded, why, why hit me again!


    "Why! Why did you let your men sneak attack me!" Ye Ling replied with another chair. It was just that Hei Long had a thick hide, otherwise anyone else would have been out cold by now.


    Hei Long cried, really cried. The boss who had been ruling the streets for over a decade, who killed without batting an eyelid, actually shed tears, dropping onto the floor drip by drip.


    "Big bro! I really didn''t know, please let me go!" Hei Long pleaded like a child, it wasn''t fair to bully someone like this.


    Yet Ye Ling just coldly snorted, "Humph, speak up, I can''t hear you!"


    Bang, another chair, and Hei Long felt little birds circling his head, utterly bamboozled. He swore thating to the Imperial Dynasty Disco today was the biggest mistake of his life.


    Hei Long didn''t speak again; say or not, he was going to get beaten, and speaking only meant more pain. Forget it, let the storm rage more fiercely, there was no escaping this disaster anyway.


    But Ye Ling just let out a deep sigh, "Phew, finally got all that anger out of my system, that feels good."


    As he spoke, Ye Ling abruptly realized something, quickly pulled the blood-stained Hei Long up from the ground: "Yo, ck Bear spirit bro, why are you lying down? Get up quickly, the floor is dirty and cold."


    Hei Long trembled all over as he observed the unpredictable Ye Ling, not daring to breathe heavily with several broken ribs, only able to quietly sob like a woman wronged in deep seclusion.


    "Bro, can we leave?" Hei Long asked with a tone full of grievance.


    Ye Ling was surprised, then broke into a radiant smile, so brilliant: "Leave? Didn''t youe to marry Mu Ninghan?


    "Bro, that''s absolutely sensational, I, Hei Long, would never do such shameless acts. I came today because I heard you were here, to support you."


    "But I see, big bro, you already possess such majestic presence, you don''t need us trash to stand in for you. To avoid spoiling your glorious image, we''ll leave first."


    Ye Ling grinned, showing his teeth, and nodded: "Mhm, that''s being good."


    With those words, he leaped onto a nearby table, pointed in all directions, very arrogantly: "Spread the word to Donghai''s underworld for me, whoever dares to touch a single hair on Hongjing Association or Mu Ninghan, little master will go pluck out their gang entrance and roast their kiwifruits into hard-boiled eggs!"


    Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively tightened their legs, a chill running down their spines, and hurriedly fled.


    Ye Ling gave a slight coldugh, watching the retreat of Hei Long Gang people like a tide, while beside him, Mu Ninghan was all smiles.


    So many times envisioned in dreams, finally, someone was being brazen and wild for me!


    Outside the Imperial Dynasty Disco, Hei Long was being supported, barely able to talk properly.


    "Wah, tomorrow, tomorrow find someone, to do in this bastard for me, Lord Hei Long, damn it, this is too much, wah!" Hei Long yelled, covering his mouth.


    But then he suddenly realized, the people around him all shed deep fear in their eyes, as if they had seen a ghost.


    "Have you all gone mad? You''re scared without even hearing the name? You bunch of cowards!" Hei Long roared, the pain in his body making him scream out loud.


    The next moment, he saw the bright smiling face of Ye Ling, holding that familiar chair, already swinging it towards him.


    Bang, Hei Long blissfully lost consciousness. He was blissful, really, otherwise he had no idea how much more he would have been beaten.


    And just before he cked out, he heard one sentence.


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 Chapter 158 Chapter 157 Drunk

    The big boss of the Hei Long Gang was eventually carried back to the entrance, covered in blood, looking like a dead dog.


    It has to be said, it was quite a loss of face for the venerable first organization of Huayang District, but it certainly made a name for the Hongjing Association. Overnight, the whole city knew that within the Hongjing Association there was a recklessly fierce character.


    Skilled inbat, with an odd temper and a penchant for giving people nicknames¡ªthe boss of the Hei Long Gang shook all over when he woke up back at the entrance, wildly swinging his arms, ranting that he wasn''t a ck bear spirit and didn''t want to guard Mount Luojia.


    Of course, that''s all in the aftermath, the most thrilling part was still toe tonight.


    Imperial Dynasty Disco, Ye Ling stood on the table, arms spread wide, enjoying the cheers and apuse befitting a king.


    A bunch of old timers from the Hongjing Association only respected a king stronger than themselves, especially Ye Ling, who single-handedly beat those Hei Long Gang bastards so badly they were scared out of their wits.


    "Brother Ye, I''m impressed! Let us brothers drink a few more toasts to youter!"


    "Brother Ye, you''re really amazing, the way you swung that stool, Hei Long will probably go weak at the knees whenever he sees a stool now. What''s that called, a stool phobia?"


    "Haha, that''s right, that schmuck Hei Long always bullied others on the strength of his position. Luckily, we had Brother Ye this time. Otherwise, even though we''re iron-blooded men, we couldn''t have avoided fighting and killing."


    "For Brother Ye to reduce casualties among us brothers, you''re our savior, our lifesaver!"


    "That''s right! If Brother Ye has any trouble in the future, we''d be unfilial sons if we so much as furrow our brows!"


    Mu Ninghan watched her brothers around her, each one excited and thrilled, and she too smiled, a radiant smile.


    Yeah, no matter what, Ye Ling had helped her avert a disaster. Not just that, in the future, anyone who thought about touching the Hongjing Association would have to reckon with Ye Ling standing behind them.


    But Mu Ninghan thought, there''d be few if any daring to mess with the Hongjing Association from now on, after all, such a strangely unreasonable guy was enough to deter anyone.


    "Hehe, what''s all the talk for,e on brothers,e drink with me!" Ye Ling called out and jumped down from the table.


    Everyone looked at Mu Ninghan, after all, no matter what, she was their leader, and that a gang of fierce, strong men followed her was enough to prove her charm and determination.


    Mu Ninghan shrugged her shoulders, "The guests are gone, and Ye Ling made a mess here. What else is there to do but drink?"


    "But I have a task for you. Get this guy who turned our Imperial Dynasty upside down absolutely wasted!" Mu Ninghan said with a chuckle, her provocative body twisting slightly, making Ye Ling''s throat twitch.


    "Ah, ingratitude after all I''ve done. I''m the hero here, and this is how you treat me? Tonight, I''m going to take you down!" Ye Ling shouted, and everyone burst intoughter.


    Half an hourter, Ye Ling was red-faced and his eyes somewhat drunken. He held a bottle of beer in one hand and had his arm around Mu Ninghan.


    "Drink! Keep drinking! Tonight, no going home until we''re drunk!" slurred Ye Ling.


    Mu Ninghan was drunk too, her peach blossom-like eyes showing a hint of intoxication, and as shey back against Ye Ling, she smiled flirtatiously, "You, being a man, managed to outdrink my brothers, who''ve been soaked in liquor since they were little. I''m starting to find you quite interesting," she said, batting her eyshes with a smile.


    Ye Ling immediately stood up, flexing his arms: "See? Strong as an ox. And my performance at night is just as fierce, known as ''once a night, all night long''!"


    "Ha! You could blow up the sky with your boasting. If you could reallyst ''all night long,'' from now on, I''d let you do as you wish!" Mu Ninghan said, giggling behind her hand.


    Hearing this, Ye Ling immediately became anxious. A man''s dignity can''t be lost. It''s okay to die or lose, but one must be unmatched in those skills!


    Ye Ling stretched out his hands and scooped up Mu Ninghan. With a coquettish cry, her soft arms immediately wrapped around Ye Ling''s neck, and a deeper shade of shy redness colored her already flushed face.


    "What do you think you''re doing?" Mu Ninghan said softly, her provocative tongue tracing a circle around her lips, a move that made Ye Ling''s passion re up even more.


    Ye Ling burst outughing and bellowed at the crowd, "Brothers, your big sister is going to be borrowed by me for tonight, do you agree or not!"


    "Yo, Brother Ye, I, Er Gouzi, saw iting from miles away that you had eyes for our boss. But count me in, I''m backing you!"


    "Yeah! A beauty of such grace and delicacy as our boss only deserves a hero like Brother Ye!"


    "Ha! Brother Ye, don''t be such a mother''s boy that you onlyst three minutes indoors and let the brothers down!"


    A group of hearty men, living in a world of deceit and trickery, were blunt and straightforward, especially when drunk, they became morewless than ever, shouting wildly.


    Mu Ninghan, nestled in Ye Ling''s arms, covered her mouth and giggled, "Brothers, do you believe in your big sister or not?"


    "We believe! Of course, we do!" The brothers roared, waving their arms.


    With a hint of seductive charm in her eyes, Ning Han teased, "Believe it or not, I''ll throw him out of the bed in three minutes!"


    "Ha, we believe! We truly believe in our big sister! Your bed skills are formidable!"


    "Qing Niu, don''t talk nonsense, have you ever seen our big sister''s bed skills?"


    "Just praise, pure praise. I wouldn''t dare, even if you gave me three times the courage!"


    Ye Ling, stillughing, hopped down from the table with Mu Ninghan in his arms and turned toward the rooms on the second floor.


    The gang of rowdies was beyond excited, already drunk, they now became energized, waving their bottles and making an uproar.


    "Brothers, let''s drink!"


    "We''ll wait right here and see how long Brother Ye canst!"


    "We''ll keep drinking, and we won''t stop until hees out. Once he does, we''ll have a goodugh, damn it. We should find strength in something!"


    Ye Ling carried Mu Ninghan into the room, kicked the door shut tightly, and then locked it.


    "Heh, today I''ll let you see that Ye Ling always means what he says, famed for being an honest and reliable chap," Ye Ling said with a devilish grin.


    Mu Ninghan was quite bold, unfastening her leather top with one hand and revealing her smoking hot figure.


    "Tsk tsk, don''t talk too big now. Otherwise, if you can''t live up to it, you''d be embarrassingly done for!" Mu Ninghan said with a teasing smile.


    Ye Ling was too impatient to care for much else; he threw Mu Ninghan onto the bed and pounced, only to be pushed to one side by her.


    "Today I''ll let you see that a man''s word can absolutely be trusted, especially when ites from me, truly words of gold!"


    For a moment, the room was pervaded by the mood of spring, and the fragrance of peach blossoms filled the air.

 Chapter 159 Chapter 158 Pressuring Into Marriage?

    The next morning, Ye Ling opened his eyes in a daze, rubbing his somewhat sore head.


    "Drinking so much, not using spiritual power to sober up, is really ufortable," Ye Ling shook his head with a wry smile.


    Suddenly, it seemed he remembered something and quickly turned to look beside him,


    "Damn, did I really pull it off?" Ye Ling rubbed his head, as the fragmented scenes from his memory resurfaced.


    Last night...


    "Ye Ling! I''m telling you, if you dare spill what happenedst night, I''ll kill you!" Mu Ninghan gritted her teeth, her eyes nearly shooting mes.


    Alcohol is deadly, she swore to herself never to drink so much again, no matter how happy she felt!


    "I won''t say a thing, sure, but can you keep your dozens ofckeys quiet?"


    "Who was itst night, blustering about how I should roll out of the room in three minutes? And then your bunch ofckeys getting excited like a pack of wolf cubs," Ye Ling said with a snicker.


    Mu Ninghan was taken aback, her face turning green. Her reputation, utterly ruinedst night by the jerk before her.


    "Didn''t you tell mest night that you were driven here by several women?" Mu Ninghan asked, furrowing her brows.


    Ye Ling nodded: "Yeah, so what? I''m telling you, don''t be like those women; otherwise, I''d rather die."


    "Fine, I won''t be like them. I can even allow you to seek pleasures outside, but I want your guarantee that you''ll be loyal only to me, and we''ll get married!"


    Mu Ninghan took a deep breath and said coldly, "Once we are married, the Hongjing Association will be your organization, and I will also allow you to continue seeing your girlfriends, of course, not in my presence."


    Ye Ling''s smiling face suddenly froze. Wait, he hurriedly went over to Mu Ninghan and touched her forehead: "You don''t have a fever, do you?"


    Mu Ninghan pped Ye Ling''s hand away: "What do you mean by that?"


    "I''ve already told you, I''m here because I''m irritated about yesterday. If I could let it go, would I be in such a headache over it?"


    "Besides, those girls have been with me longer than you, how can you be so unreasonable?"


    "I have assets worth several billions. Would I marry you just for the Hongjing Association? You''re forcing a marriage!"


    "It''s you I''m interested in, you as a person, not the Hongjing Association!"


    What a joke, Ye Ling thought. Suave and romantic, leaving a trail of hearts fluttering in my wake, and now you expect me to hang myself on your tree? Have you lost your mind?


    Mu Ninghan didn''t respond, just a glint shed in her eyes as she looked at Ye Ling. After half a minute of contemtion, she said grimly, "Alright then, I''ll go and kill them, so you''ll no longer have any distractions."


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling burst intoughter, clutching his stomach: "Kill them? Haha, please do, I beg you!"


    "The boss of Donghai City thinking about killing an S-grade assassin, Ning Han, don''t make your husbandugh, be good, huh."


    It''s no wonder Ye Lingughed, killing Zang Hua?


    Even if you gathered every thug in Donghai City, none could kill Zang Hua. In fact, Zang Hua might just bring a massive cmity upon all those thugs in Donghai City.


    Moreover, the current Zang Hua is not merely the S-grade assassin Ye Ling mentioned, but an Innate powerhouse!


    Of course, Ye Ling mentioned S-grade because he was worried Mu Ninghan wasn''t aware of just how powerful an Innate was.


    After hearing this, Mu Ninghan''s head buzzed. An S-grade powerhouse was something she had only heard of by chance, a near-invincible existence!

 Chapter 160 No One Can Save You

    The industrial park in the new district, despite being called new, hadrge swaths of destend.


    Shen Yuexin was here this time to survey the area, preparing to develop some real estate since Donghai City''snd was worth its weight in gold. Whether it was the undeveloped new district or the urban viges, there was a huge financial incentive.


    But as Shen Yuexin inspected thest sparsely popted spot, an unexpected event urred; she was subjected to a frenzied attack by enemies wielding fierce firepower.


    All of Shen Yuexin''s bodyguards, except for Yuan Huan and three or four others, were killed, and even Yuan Huan was severely injured, covered in blood, looking miserable.


    "Miss, run! Run fast!" Yuan Huan roared, the blood on his face making him look like a demon from hell.


    Shen Yuexin bit down on her silver teeth, "I can''t leave! Hold on, I''ve already called Ye Ling. As long as we can hold out until he gets here, we''ll be safe!" Find your next read on empire


    Having witnessed Ye Ling''s terrifying skills, Shen Yuexin didn''t even bother to call the police, knowing that they wouldn''t be able to fend off a well-nned and ferocious enemy.


    Whoosh, a bullet grazed over Yuan Huan''s scalp, startling Shen Yuexin so much that she immediately sprawled onto the ground. The Shen Yuexin who was once like an icy princess now looked more like a vige girl, covered in dirt.


    "Miss, whether or not Ye Senior can make it, you must leave now, otherwise, there''s a huge danger!"


    Yuan Huan shouted in a low voice, "Their firepower is secondary, the one who killed our brothers has formidable skills, at the very least at the Houtian level. We few surviving soldiers are no match for him."


    What Yuan Huan didn''t say was that they probably wouldn''tst until Ye Ling''s arrival. If Ye Ling failed to make it on time, and they died, then Shen Yuexin would be in danger.


    However, Shen Yuexin herself was somewhat calm at this moment and shook her head, "Yuan Huan, even if I escape under your cover, do you think I can get away?"


    "For a Houtian expert to kill a weak woman like me, do you think I can escape under his watch?"


    Yuan Huan was at a loss for words, not knowing how to counter that. Yes, even if they ran, they had to actually escape sessfully.


    "Protect the Miss, everyone retreat!" Seeing another brother die beside him, Yuan Huan clenched his teeth to endure the pain in his heart, wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes, and roared loudly.


    The remaining three bodyguards, including Yuan Huan, summoned all their spirit. In their hearts, Shen Yuexin''s life was of utmost importance; even in death, they couldn''t let her fall into danger.


    Whoosh, whoosh, ck figures pursued them frantically from not far away, crazily shooting hot fire dragons from their guns, the bullets hitting the ruins'' walls, kicking up dense dust.


    "Brother Yuan, protect the Miss and retreat! Quick!" A man roared fanatically. They were all Shen Yuexin''s bodyguards, licensed to carry guns, and were absolute powerhouses from the family, but this was only rtive to ordinary people.


    Now facing formidable assassins, they no longer had the arrogance typical against the ordinary; crudely put, they were like bereaved dogs.


    Yet they had to ensure Shen Yuexin''s safety, that was the mission they carried, the sole mission entrusted to them by the Shen Family.


    Yuan Huan was taken aback, of course understanding what charging out now meant¡ªit was a path to certain death.


    But¡­ but if they didn''t charge out, the enemy woulde over, and once they did, they would die all the same.


    "Brother, take care!" Yuan Huan clenched his teeth, and tears gushed in his eyes, falling to the ground. For many years, he had not cried, but today, fearing it might be theirst farewell, seeing each other again seemed unlikely.


    The others cracked a smile, wiped the tears from their eyes, and said, "Miss, in the next life, we''ll still be your bodyguards!"


    Having said this, they charged out, their guns zing fiercely, spurting out fire dragons unexpectedly and killing a total of six enemies.


    Seeing this, Yuan Huan grabbed Shen Yuexin and fled. If he didn''t flee now, his fellow bodyguards'' offensive would have been in vain.


    Shen Yuexin''s eyes were red with tears brimming, "I will avenge you! I definitely will!"


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    As if making a vow, Shen Yuexin''s heart ached terribly. These people had been by her side since childhood, with years of emotional connection, like family. But now they were about to die tragic deaths right before her very eyes.


    "Quick! Shen Yuexin has escaped; pursue her and kill her!" a leading figure waved his arm, and the assassins behind him frantically pressed the triggers in their hands.


    Pop, pop, pop¡ªthe bullets pierced the chests of Shen Yuexin''s bodyguards mercilessly, drops of blood falling to the ground, shattering upon impact and soaking the earth.


    Yet they stood, their bodies erect, no trace of life in their eyes, still clutching their scorching guns.


    It was a belief, a belief that kept them standing on thend even after death, unwilling to fall.


    An old man in a gray robe appeared silently in front of the leader of the assassins, his face cold and his hands bloodstained.


    "Lao Li, Shen Yuexin got away!" the leader of the assassins bowed his head, his voice deep and even trembling.


    The leader of the assassins could be said to rival Death himself, but before this old man, he dared not show the slightest disrespect.


    There was no other reason than the fact that the old man was a powerful Houtian expert. Should he truly anger him, even ten lives would not be enough to die.


    Houtian experts were absolute powerhouses above S-level, true kings in every dark domain.


    Lao Li gave a slight smile, "And what of it? If I want to kill her, can she escape?"


    "The Shen Family''s girl, in a time when the n Leader hasn''t been injured, I might have had to consider some things. But an injured tiger can''t possibly be a match for a ferocious Wolf King."


    Lao Li likened himself to the ferocious Wolf King and Shen Yuexin''s grandfather to an injured tiger.


    Thump, thump.


    Lao Li tapped his toes and, like a ghost, vanished from the side of the leader of the assassins, swift as a gust of wind.


    A kilometer away, Yuan Huan gasped for air, his hand holding the gun trembling. He had fought desperately, in all his pursuers, but had no strength left for another battle.


    "Miss, go now! Quick! There are only two of them left. Escape now and go find Ye Ling!" Yuan Huan spoke and then copsed to the ground.


    Shen Yuexin hurried to help Yuan Huan up, but in the next moment, a gust of wind whipped up, the sand blinding her.


    "Hehe, none of you will escape today; no one can save your lives!" A voiceced with chilling intent to kill rang out.


    Lao Li, in his gray long robe, appeared there with a smile on his face, yet brimming with a thick murderous aura.


    Yuan Huan gritted his teeth and struggled to his feet. His gun spat fire wildly, but the frantic bullets slowed down near Lao Li and then were shockingly deflected to the ground by an invisible force.


    tter, tter¡ªthe sound of the bullets dropping was like the ringing of a death knell.


    "Daring to strike at me, you shall die first!" Lao Li said, and with a flick of his finger, a wisp of gray light shot straight into Yuan Huan''s leg.


    Yuan Huan''s face paled instantly, he gritted his teeth against the pain. Copsing to the ground, one leg trembled uncontrobly, clearly crippled.


    "You want to kill me?" Shen Yuexin seemed to have calmedpletely and stood in front of Yuan Huan, speaking in a deep voice.


    Lao Li let out a peculiarugh, "Do you think anyone can save you now?"


    ```

 Chapter 161 This Thrilling Pleasure (4 Chapters Delivered)

    Li Lao felt his words were self-evident.


    If a formidable Houtian expert couldn''t kill an ordinary woman, he really ought to find a deserted ce, pick a soft block of tofu, and smash himself to death with it.


    What? You say tofu can''t kill a person?


    Have you ever seen a Houtian expert fail to kill an ordinary woman?


    What? You''ve never seen a Houtian expert?


    Fine, let''s get back on track. Now it was Li Lao''s turn to make a move, his arm, alreadycking much flesh, suddenly lunged at Shen Yuexin with ferocity.


    Whimpering, the extended arm actually stirred up a howling gale, like a malevolent specter freed from its cage, its presence immensely formidable.


    Yuan Heng pushed with both arms, his body directly knocking Shen Yuexin to the side while he himself was struck by Li Lao''s arm, his life force, already nearing depletion, quietly passed away at that moment.


    "Yuan Heng!" Shen Yuexin cried out in grief, running to Yuan Heng''s side within a few steps, but by then Yuan Heng''s eyes were already wide open, lifeless.


    Dead, all of them were dead, leaving only Shen Yuexin alone.


    "I will have you dead!" Shen Yuexin howled furiously as her long dress fluttered crazily with her screams, her frail body unexpectedly bursting with a trace of astounding energy.


    Grasping the already deceased Li Lao in shock, this energy was actually that of a Houtian peak-level, for now Li Lao himself was at the pinnacle of Houtian, just one step shy of the legendary Innate realm.


    "Trickery, no matter what, you''re dying today!" Li Lao flung Yuan Heng''s body aside, charging toward Shen Yuexin like an enraged eagle.


    Boom, a fist hurled towards Shen Yuexin, its surface swirling with an improbable grey mist.


    Shen Yuexin''s pupils were gradually turning red, bing devoid of any emotion, her face filled with a dense aura of death, as if she were a Grim Reaper emerging from the abyss.


    But just then, suddenly, a palm appeared between the two and then pped down on Li Lao with the speed of lightning.


    Smack, Li Lao was struck directly in the face by the palm, his internal energy roiled, and he fell to the ground before fiercely picking himself up, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.


    The palm that had sent Li Lao flying now rested on Shen Yuexin''s head, streams of pure white Spiritual Power directly entering her body through her skull.


    The crimson, unfeeling pupils gradually regained their senses, and the deathly aura coiled around her also gradually returned to normal, the murderous intent from before no longer present.


    "Ye Ling!" Upon seeing the man beside her, Shen Yuexin immediately embraced him tightly, the ordinarily aloof CEO unable to hold back her tears, releasing the sorrow in her heart.


    Ye Ling, looking at Yuan Heng''s corpse on the ground and then at Shen Yuexin, who was holding him tightly, felt an excruciating pain in his heart, patted Shen Yuexin on the shoulder, "Don''t be afraid, let hubby take care of this!"


    "Avenge Yuan Heng!" Shen Yuexin did not reject the title of hubby from Ye Ling but lifted her head with a face of seriousness.


    Ye Ling nodded, shielding Shen Yuexin behind him, his eyes coldly fixed on Li Lao opposite him, "I really don''t know what kind of beast''s gall you''ve eaten to dare touch my wife!"


    "There is no one in this world that I, the seat, dare not touch. I advise you to leave, lest you lose your life here and it not be worth it," Li Lao said, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.


    Although Ye Ling''s sudden attack had injured him, Li Lao believed it was just a sneak attack, for standing at the pinnacle of the secr world, he considered himself an invincible existence.


    "Old fool, in a minute this young master will let you know what regret means!" Ye Ling clenched his teeth, the fury in his heart zing fiercely.


    Upon his arrival, he had seen corpse after corpse, his heart shocked to the core, and had he arrived even a momentter, Shen Yuexin might have died.


    This was an unforgivable oversight for Ye Ling!


    Shen Yuexin was his wife¡ªas far as he was concerned¡ªespecially after that night at his hometown, the importance of this woman in Ye Ling''s heart had gradually increased.


    "Hmph, take this palm from me first!" Li Lao sprang into action, thrusting his arm out violently.


    Whoosh, Ye Ling''s toes touched the ground, and his body nimbly appeared in front of Li Lao''s rampant charge.


    "Old dog, take a kick from me, young master!"


    Bang, a size 44 shoe appeared directly in front of Li Lao''s face, followed by a powerful kick. Li Lao''s eyes widened in disbelief.


    Strength, what immense strength, Li Lao felt as if he had been hit by a wildly speeding train.


    Bang, Li Lao''s body smashed into the ground, another mouthful of blood spewed out, his internal organs felt as if they were roasting in mes, with a heart-wrenching pain.


    "Old dog, it''s time to meet your fate!" Ye Ling yelled loudly, leaping into the air.


    Whoosh, whoosh, his body spun rapidly in mid-air, then like a cannonball, it smashed down onto Li Lao''s stomach.


    Wow, a mouthful of blood with fragments spurted out like a fountain; Li Lao''s eyeballs nearly popped out.


    "Who... who exactly are you!" Li Lao asked with difficulty, his hands scrabbling at the ground, trying to escape using his strength.


    But Ye Ling just sneered coldly, grabbed Li Lao''s leg, and dragged him back. However, the next moment, a dark light appeared before Ye Ling''s eyes.


    p, Ye Ling casually pped away the ck light that appeared before him, a delicate, small and exquisite flying knife fell to the ground.


    "ying with hidden weapons now?" Ye Ling smiled grimly, his eyes suffused with a bloodthirsty red.


    He took out a powerful electric baton, about thirty centimeters long, from his pocket, flipped the switch, and the top of the baton crackled, shes of electricity sparking.


    "Let''s give you a taste of electricity, young master!" Ye Ling''s smile was chilling.


    This electric baton was confiscated by Ye Ling from a Hongjing Association underling who was showing off in front of himst night, and today Ye Ling had taken it out again.


    "No!" Li Lao felt an electric baton thrust into him frantically from behind and let out a miserable howl.


    The current, an enormous current surged and crackled, Li Lao''s limbs below the waist writhed wildly, and the area had already begun to smell strongly of burning.


    Blooming chrysanthemum, ground covered in wounds, your small face turns yellow.


    "Kill!" Ye Ling thrust again, leaving the electric baton behind, then, with a heave of his hand, Li Lao was pulled upright, shaking uncontrobly as he stood.


    "You think you''re performing the breakdance? Stand straight for your young master!" Ye Ling pped across Li Lao''s face.


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    Faintly, the crackling sound could still be heard, Li Lao''s face was filled with an expression of misery. A Houtian peak expert, an absolute being at the pinnacle of the mortal world, was subdued by an electric baton today!


    That feeling, that sour thrill, Li Lao almost wished he could just bash his head to death in front of Ye Ling.


    "Wife, how would you like to deal with this old dog next?" Ye Ling said, bringing Li Lao, who stumbled in his grip, to Shen Yuexin to ask.

 Chapter 162 The Mastermind Behind the Scenes (Delivered in Five Installments)

    It''s over!


    This was the first thought that came to Li Lao''s mind, truly over.


    This unreasonable and terrifying young man had actually handed himself over to Shen Yuexin.


    "Who sent you here!" Shen Yuexin''s voice was icy cold, and she stood there like the Ice Snow Goddess herself.


    Li Lao twisted incessantly, only to be smacked on the head by Ye Ling, stars filling his vision.


    "If my wife asks you something and you hesitate for two seconds, young master here will use another electric baton!" Ye Ling threatened fiercely.


    Li Lao trembled all over, almost in tears, Oh my dear mother, young master, can that ce even handle it?


    "If I tell you, can you spare my life?" Li Lao said with a mournful look on his face.


    There was a time, just minutes before, when he had told Shen Yuexin that nobody could save her life. Yet now, in just a few minutes, he found himself in this miserable state.


    The evil spirits of Donghai City, not daring to speak, whatever it says it does the opposite.


    Shen Yuexin stared into Li Lao''s eyes: "You killed so many of my brothers; I can only guarantee that I won''t torture you to death, nothing more, so don''t get your hopes up."


    Killed so many of Shen Yuexin''s people and still expecting to leave alive?


    What a joke, even Ye Ling wouldn''t agree to that. If he really let him go, not to mention Shen Yuexin, where would the mighty Immortal Emperor put his face?


    "I''d rather die!" Li Lao said stoutly this time, with a certain readiness to face death, although his shaking legs betrayed him, which, of course, could also be the result of the electric baton.


    Ye Ling smiled chillingly, "Want to die? That''s easy. But before you die, young master here needs to show you some of my methods." Stay connected via empire


    As he spoke, Ye Ling kicked Li Lao''s shin. A crisp sound of breaking bone echoed, and Li Lao''s shin bent grotesquely before copsing powerlessly.


    Broken, his shin was kicked clean through. Yet his thigh was still shaking uncontrobly, no helping it, the fierce electric baton continued its relentless assault.


    "Ye Ling, don''t beat him to death, I still need to ask him some things," Shen Yuexin said with a slight frown on her brow.


    Ye Ling turned and red at Shen Yuexin, "What are you screaming for, what are you screaming for? Shouldn''t you be calling me ''husband''? Not disciplined at home, huh!"


    As he spoke, Ye Ling knocked Li Lao to the ground, then, gripping his broken shin, he sneered, "Tsch, old dog, I advise you to confess quickly. Otherwise, even if you speakter, you will have suffered the punishment already."


    "Either let me go or kill me!" Li Lao stiffened his neck, showing an air of indifference to his fate.


    Ye Ling scoffed withughter, "Oh, not bad at all, a dead pig isn''t afraid of boiling water. Since that''s the case, young master here will fulfill your wish."


    As he spoke, Ye Ling''s fingers moved, Spiritual Power danced between them, gradually forming mysterious, magical, and abstruse runes.


    "Let me show you a Divine Skill young master created, this skill will make your perception ten thousand times sharper." With those words, Ye Ling directly injected the dancing Spiritual Power from his fingertips into Li Lao''s body.


    The once defiant Li Lao suddenly froze, then started screaming terribly, as


    The once broken shin had now been crushed into powder by Ye Ling, escting the already unbearable pain to a point where the old man felt impulsively drawn toward death.


    "Ah! You bastard! Just kill me already!" Old Li roared top of his lungs, his True Qi violently stirring within him.


    Ye Ling, who was massaging Old Li''s shin, paused and then cracked a sinister smile, "What? nning to detonate your True Qi andmit suicide right under my nose?"


    "You think it''s that easy. I''ll make sure you can''t even die if you want to!" Ye Ling said as he pointed with one hand, sending a surge of powerful Spiritual Power into Old Li''s body, forming a solid seal that trapped the restless True Qi.


    "Now, the time hase to witness a miracle!" Ye Ling dered, raising his ten fingers before suddenly pressing down.


    Crack, a crisp sound followed as an imprint of his finger caused a bone to copse and shatter.


    Ye Ling let out a grim coldugh as he looked at Old Li, who now had a ghostly pale face and was dripping with sweat, and pressed down again with his fingers, creating ten more bone pits.


    "I''ll talk! I''ll talk!" Old Li could no longer withstand the brutal torment and cried out desperately.


    Ye Ling looked stunned, ncing at the ice-cold Shen Yuexin beside him before eximing in disbelief, "Damn, surrendering so soon?"


    "This old dog can''t take it anymore? You really have no backbone, I''m disappointed in you!"


    "Let''s torment him a bit more to quell the anger in your heart, my dear wife," Ye Ling said as he stood up and dusted off his hands.


    Upon hearing these words, Old Li nearly passed out, now only longing for death, yearning for its embrace. At this moment, he truly understood the meaning of death being a luxury.


    "Forget it, I''m afraid he might not survive and die on us, then we can''t get anything out of him," Shen Yuexin said taking a deep breath.


    Shen Yuexin felt no difort towards Ye Ling''s methods of tormenting Old Li, as nothing couldpensate for the death of Yuan Heng and the others in her eyes.


    "Tch, I thought you were afraid of something else. Don''t worry, even if he doesn''t talk, I have my ways of finding out," Ye Ling said with a proud smile.


    The still-twitching Old Li on the ground spat out a mouthful of blood upon hearing this, praying to the heavens and earth to strike down this detestable scoundrel with lightning.


    You''ve had a way to know this whole time, yet you haven''t used it, instead choosing to torture me!


    However, if Old Li knew that not even the vast heavens and earth could subdue this defiant abomination, it''s uncertain what his reaction would be.


    "Let him speak," Shen Yuexin shook her head. It wasn''t that she was soft-hearted¡ªshe was just eager to know who the mastermind behind the scenes was.


    "Speak up, and make it clear this time, or else I''ll make sure you''re not happy," Ye Ling said with a smile, making Old Li tremble all over.


    Old Li nodded and looked at Shen Yuexin, "Miss Shen, you should have guessed by now¡ªit''s Young Master Fu."


    Young Master Fu?


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling immediately became enraged¡ªwhat era was it to still have a "young master" around.


    "Fu Doni?" Shen Yuexin asked, taken aback.


    Old Li nodded and then forced a miserable smile, "Just kill me, please, no more tormenting."


    Ye Ling nced at Shen Yuexin, who gave a nod, understanding who was behind it all rendered Old Li''s life inconsequential.


    Ye Ling nodded and prepared to strike Old Li with a fierce palm, but at that moment, in a clich¨¦ twist, a figure came rushing from a distance, yelling, "Spare him!"


    As the figure rushed to Old Li''s side, Shen Yuexin paused in surprise, "Shenfeng?"

 Chapter 163 Giving You a Heart-Wrenching Punch!

    Shenfeng?


    Ye Ling had no idea where this bird had sprung out from, but despite Shenfeng''s young age, he had actually broken through to thete-stage peak of cultivation.


    This left Ye Ling quite puzzled, wasn''t it already the Age of the End of Dharma?


    Looking at the Spiritual Energy on Earth, it was so scarce it was less than a bird''s feather. How were all thesete-stage peak Martial Artists popping up?


    However, since Shen Yuexin could call out Shenfeng by name, Ye Ling temporarily refrained from taking down that Old Li, after all, an old dog not worth exhibiting half his strength over, wasn''t worth mentioning.


    "Yue Xin, what''s wrong? Are Yuan Heng and the others dead?" The youth known as Shenfeng looked towards Shen Yuexin, and his eyelids twitched violently. He stepped forward like an arrow and grabbed Shen Yuexin''s hand tightly.


    Ye Ling''s face suddenly darkened, his eyelids twitched, he gritted his teeth in anger. Who was this bastard daring to hold the hand of the woman he had internally decided was his own under his very nose!


    Shen Yuexin pointed towards Old Li, "He came with orders to kill me, to eliminate the problem at the root."


    "Whose orders!" Shenfeng''s face darkened, and mes seemed to flicker in his eyes.


    "Fu Doni!" Shen Yuexin enunciated every word with emphasis.


    Shenfeng''s eyes zed with a fierce light, "This bastard, I''ll ughter him one day for sure. He actually dared to covet you, Yue Xin. But we can''t kill this old geezer now."


    As he spoke, Shenfeng tidied up Shen Yuexin''s messy hair with ambiguous gestures, making Ye Ling want to eat Shenfeng alive. Unable to hold back his rage, Ye Ling pped Old Li''s chest.


    Wow, a mouthful of fresh blood was spat out. Old Li raised his head, his face full of innocence, "Big brother, just kill me if you want to kill me, why the p?"


    "I damn well please! Is it any of your business!" Ye Ling snapped fiercely, and Old Li immediately shrank back.


    Shenfeng turned his head, looking at Ye Ling with confusion, "Yue Xin, who is this fellow? Seems frivolous and hotheaded."


    Before Shen Yuexin could speak, Ye Ling threw Old Li on the ground and walked up to Shenfeng with a fierce look on his face, "Who are you calling ''this fellow''? Don''t I have a name?"


    "How would I know your name?" Shenfeng was taken aback, then sneered.


    "If you don''t know my name, can''t you just ask? And where are your dirty hands touching, take them off quickly, or I''ll cripple your hands!" Ye Ling, as self-centered as he was, could hardly bear to see his woman being held by another man.


    Hey, hey, I''m talking to you, daring to touch again, oh my dear mother, dare you continue? I''ll kill you!


    Shen Yuexin gave a pained smile and was about to speak, but Shenfeng interrupted, all smiles, "I can put my hands wherever I like, you have no right to interfere. But since you saved Yue Xin, I still owe you thanks."


    Ye Ling immediately flew into a rage, "Thanks? Thanks my ass. I will cripple you!"


    Having said that, Ye Ling instantly moved. Shen Yuexin was shocked and hastily shouted, "Ye Ling, don''t!"


    But before the words fell, Ye Ling''s fierce palm strike had already been unleashed, bringing with it a sharp palm wind that made the air quiver with its whistling sound.


    Shenfeng, however, smirked with disdain. He couldn''t see through the cultivation of the youth before him, but surely he must be some fellow below the Houtian Realm. After all, who in themon world could break through to the Houtian Realm with such thin Spiritual Energy?


    Casually lifting his palm, he directly met Ye Ling''s strike with ease. Shenfeng looked rxed as if such a level of attack was no more than a small kiss to him.


    But the next moment, Shenfeng''s eyes bulged, as the sleeves of his raised arm seemed to be swept up by a gust of energy, and they began to disintegrate crazily from the cuff upwards.


    As if devoured by a Divine Dragon, Shenfeng''s body suddenly bent backward, feeling as though a force surged directly at him, like a hammer of tens of thousands of pounds fiercely swung and smashed onto his body.


    With a thud, Shenfeng flew up, his silhouette dashing, blood spewing from his mouth, while his long hair still fluttered elegantly in the air.


    Boom, his body crashed straight into a broken wall not far away, embedding him inside it, so stuck that he couldn''t even twitch.


    "Dare toy hands on my woman, old dog Li! Roll over here quickly and bring the dictionary for this so-called Shenfeng, let him learn how to write the word ''death''!" Ye Ling maliciously walked up to Shenfeng.


    Old Li''s eyes shook violently, observing Ye Ling''s raised arm, he hastily shut his eyes, "My heavens, too cruel."


    Those who had never stood against Ye Ling would never understand how terrifying this guy was, an abnormal creature beyond normal reasoning, a man of unpredictable mood.


    "Let you taste my Heart Snatching Hammer!" As he spoke, Ye Ling threw a punch directly at Shenfeng''s chest. Read thetest on empire


    Retching, Shenfeng screamed, his face turning purplish, gasping heavily, his eyes filled with intense shock and fear.


    "Ye Ling! Stop it! He''s my cousin!" Shen Yuexin pped her thigh and yelled loudly, running up beside Ye Ling and grabbing his arm, which was poised to continue punching.


    Ye Ling turned around fiercely, "Woman, stand aside, let your man handle this. You stay out of it. He even held your hand, I will disable him today, cousin or not!"


    "What? Cousin? You should have said so earlier." Ye Ling suddenly froze, his expression changing drastically, wearing a ttering smile on his face.


    Yet inside, his heart sank with a thud, "Great, this is quite the situation, beating up her cousin before our rtionship is even confirmed."


    "Cousin Shenfeng, this is where you''ve done wrong. Look at yourself, a guestes, and you hide in this wall, what''s the meaning of that? Could it be your online nickname is ''Someone in the Wall''?" Ye Ling hurriedly pulled Shenfeng out from the wall.


    Shenfeng was going mad, what was all this about, taking a beating out of nowhere. And him, a peak Houtian Martial Artist, even within the Martial World that was considered an absolute expert, yet he couldn''t put up any resistance.


    "Yuexin, who is this idiot?" Shenfeng gritted his teeth and said angrily.


    Ye Ling jutted his neck out, "Who are you calling an idiot?"


    Shenfeng quickly retracted his neck, but then remembered his own identity, the big cousin. It seemed this kid was chasing after Shen Yuexin, so no matter what, he had to agree to this one.


    "Enough, both of you, stop it," Shen Yuexin said, then looked at Ye Ling, hesitated for a moment, and then wrapped her arms around his arm with a radiant smile.


    "He''s my boyfriend, Ye Ling!"


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling instantly jumped up, "Haha, finally got her, got the goddess, the high and mighty president!"


    But Shenfeng was rubbing his chest, "I say Yuexin, you''ve picked such a quirky guy, does your family know about this?"


    Before Shen Yuexin could speak, Ye Ling slightly smiled, "Big cousin, do you think with my support, forcibly taking Yuexin away, could you stop me?"


    Shenfeng was stunned, and then seethed with rage, what nonsense was this fellow spouting? He was too domineering!


    "Alright, big cousin, howe you''re here?" Shen Yuexin asked in confusion, her cousin was usually very busy, always elusive like a Divine Dragon.


    Shenfeng pointed a finger at Old Li, "Because of him."

 Chapter 164 Playing Career Politics

    Ye Ling was stunned and pointed at Old Li, "You''re here for him? Aren''t you scheming with that darn Fu Doni to murder your cousin? What a malicious person!"


    Shenfeng''s face turned dark. If he could defeat this guy, he would definitely give him a flying kick to death!


    "Ye Ling, don''t talk like that. My cousin has been very nice to me!" Shen Yuexin red at Ye Ling and said.


    Shenfeng clenched his teeth but didn''t argue. Instead, he pointed at Old Li and said, "This guy has been causing big trouble since he appeared in the secr world a year ago. Several of our top agents have been injured by him, so I personally came."


    "The bureau? Which bureau are you from? Don''t tell me it''s the legendary Dragon Group!" Ye Ling was stunned. What kind of bureau was so impressive that it even had Houtian peak experts.


    Shenfeng''s forehead sprouted three ck lines. Is this guy an idiot? The Dragon Group only exists in online novels, how could it be real?


    "My cousin is the director of the Bureau of Superpowers," Shen Yuexin exined.


    Ye Ling was stunned again. The Bureau of Superpowers? What an awful name.


    "What does the Bureau of Superpowers do?" Ye Ling was curious, though he had guessed most of it.


    Shen Yuexin began to exin: "The Bureau of Superpowers is a mysterious national agency. It''s full of extraordinary people and it specializes in solving cases beyond scientific exnation andbating national superpower factions."


    "Oh, so you might as well say it''s a bunch of chatans, calling it the Bureau of Superpowers." Ye Ling sneered. This was just a bunch of chatans.


    "Are you the director?" Ye Ling pointed at Shenfeng and asked.


    Shenfeng lifted his head with a hint of pride, "What about it? Going for a career in public office?"


    "Alright, stop bickering, both of you," Shen Yuexin shook her head in resignation. These two were like sworn enemies, always fighting upon meeting.


    "I got a tip-off, so I rushed over here. Fortunately, I''m not toote," Shenfeng let out a deep breath and said.


    This Old Li had caused too much resentment. If they didn''t catch him, the reputation of the Bureau of Superpowers would definitely be affected.


    Ye Ling was stunned, his eyes widening as he pointed at Shenfeng: "You''ve got some nerve to say that!"


    "People here were nearly dying en masse, and your sister almost died too. If it weren''t for me arriving on time, you probably wouldn''t even see this old guy''s clothes. And you have the nerve to say you''re notte?" Read new chapters at empire


    If Old Li got away, capturing him again would be difficult. A formidable Houtian peak expert, if he truly hid himself, would be troublesome even for Ye Ling to find.


    Shenfeng gave an awkward smile, "Thankfully, Yue Xin is fine, but pay more attention these days. For some reason, Donghai City has seen an influx of foreign superpower factionstely."


    "Their intentions are unclear, and all of them are strong. Individuals from The Holy See and the Dark Council are present, and even forces from neighboring countries boldly visit Donghai City under the guise of exchanging visits," Shenfeng said gravely.


    Even Shenfeng was puzzled; why had all these people suddenly flocked to Donghai City? Could it be that some kind of treasure had appeared?


    But if there was really a treasure, Shenfeng should know about it. He was the director of the Bureau of Superpowers, after all; there shouldn''t be anything on thends of Huaxia that he didn''t know.


    Ye Ling''s forehead furrowed slightly as if he''d thought of something. His eyes suddenly bulged out. Shen Yuexin at his side had also thought of something and looked towards Ye Ling.


    Seeing Ye Ling and Shen Yuexin''s expressions, Shenfeng asked with some confusion, "What''s wrong? Do you know something?"


    Before Shen Yue Xin could say anything, Ye Ling waved his hand and said, "Like this, I''ll first cripple this old dog''s cultivation. After you take him back,e to us, and we''ll talk in detail. There''s somethingplex about this matter."


    Both of them nodded, and with a sudden squeeze of his hand, a wisp of Spiritual Power silently appeared inside Old Li''s body. The Nine Nether Emperor Technique was instantly employed, and the Spiritual Power within Old Li was devoured as though by a great dragon, all consumed by the Nine Nether Emperor Technique.


    Feeling the Spiritual Power within his body vanish in an instant, Old Li was in shock, thinking it was forcibly destroyed by Ye Ling. His body went ck, and his dark hair turned white in a blink of an eye at a speed visible to the naked eye.


    Having lost his Spiritual Power, Old Li was now even worse off than an ordinary elderly man. The vital energy in his body had reached its limit and was about to fail to sustain his frame.


    Since breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, Ye Ling''s Nine Nether Emperor Technique had advanced to the Secondfold, and the power to Devour had taken a massive leap. At the very least, devouring the Spiritual Power of a Houtian martial artist was now effortless for him.


    Shenfeng took Old Li away, and Ye Ling and Shen Yue Xin left as well. As for the aftermath concerning Yuan Heng and the others, Shen Yue Xin also arranged for it to be handled.


    This event, which would have been shocking and unheard of in the eyes of ordinary people, ended quietly without rming anyone.


    Next to the Global Financial Center, in Ye Ling''s two-story vi, Ye Ling sat on the sofa looking gloomy as Shen Yue Xin was being bombarded with questions by Wang Shufen, Liu Qiao''er, and a few others.


    He was being ignored, utterly ignored, which Ye Ling found quite irksome.


    Who was he? An Immortal Emperor, a veteran of the flower fields, a firefly in the night, always so bright and attractive wherever he went.


    But with Shen Yue Xin''s arrival, she was a celebrity after all. Wang Shufen, not to mention, already had a very good impression of Shen Yue Xin.


    For Liu Qiao''er, Shen Yue Xin was absolutely an idol-like figure. The thought of a frail woman holding up such a vast enterprise was awe-inspiring.


    Zang Hua walked over to Ye Ling, sat on hisp, and wrapped her arms around his neck, blowing gently. The fragrant breath tickled Ye Ling''s ear, unpleasant yetforting.


    "You bring back a gorgeous woman after just one trip outside, aren''t you afraid we''ll get jealous?" Zang Hua said with a light smile.


    Ye Ling grinned, grabbing onto Zang Hua''s shapely hips: "It''s not just one, but two. I''ll bring the other one to you in a couple of days."


    "You..." Zang Hua was taken aback, shook her head, and chuckled bitterly. She had followed a man who was all too flirtatious.


    Ye Ling patted Zang Hua on the shoulder, "Alright, all these are old ounts left over from the past. I promise, from now on, I will not initiate interactions with women. If they cry and shout, insisting on following me to the point of life and death, that wouldn''t be my fault."


    After the events of yesterday, Ye Ling hade to realize that the more women there were around him, the more troubles arose.


    He already had enough chirping and chattering women around him, so maybe it was time to exercise some restraint in the future, right?


    Look at that¡ªa rather reluctant ''right?'' Sigh, Ye Ling thought to himself, stillcking in self-control.


    "Oh, that silly and sweet girl also dazedly said she wanted to follow you, I really wonder what enchanting potion you''ve given her," Zang Hua said with a lightugh.


    Ye Ling chuckled: "It''s the charm of a man, you wouldn''t understand."


    "Then I''ll go out and test my woman''s charm," Zang Hua said with a seductive smile.


    Ye Ling paused, then said fiercely, "Are you looking for trouble? See how I deal with you tonight!"

 Chapter 165 Send Them All Back Home!

    Ye Ling was selfish, greedy, and would not allow any man to covet his women ¡ª not even the thought of it was permissible. That''s just how overbearing he was.


    The Ye Ling of now had truly be a heartbreaker.


    Liu Qiao''er, Lin Yuqing, Zang Hua, Shen Yuexin, Mu Ninghan.


    That was already five confirmed rtionships, and then there were three more with Wang Ningmei, Ning Yushan, and Chen Yan, where things were ambiguous. Eight top grade beauties like these were beyond any man''s wildest dreams.


    What''s more, damn it, Ye Ling had actually conquered half of them, all sharing in Ye Ling''s love.


    Zang Hua pointed at Ye Ling''s nose and said, "Husband, I killed eighteen peoplest night."


    Hiss, Ye Ling took a sharp breath, quickly looked around to make sure the others were still talking, then whispered, "My dear wife, have you developed a thirst for blood or gone into berserker mode?"


    Eighteen people in one night?


    Ye Ling really wanted to shout, "Stop, you demon! How dare you cause trouble here? Show your true form right now!"


    "No, they were assassins from the Netherworld. They''ve learned of Lin Hua''s death, so they sent their strong men after me, and I ended up ughtering all of them," Zang Hua said with a light chuckle, like a venomous snake.


    Her smile was radiant, yet it carried a lethal poison.


    "Oh, if that''s the case, then it''s alright that you killed them. You even contributed to the public safety of Donghai City. Not bad, not bad at all, you deserve a reward," Ye Ling said with a smile.


    So that''s what happened. I thought it was something serious. Scared the hell out of me.


    Zang Hua nodded, "Yeah, this time it was eighteen top assassins. Next time, I fear they will send S-grade powerhouses."


    S-grade powerhouses might seem like gods to ordinary people, but to Ye Ling, they were nothing more than somewhat stronger ants.


    "What''s there to be afraid of? Even if that damn Yan Jun shows up, I''ll help you twist off his third leg!" Ye Ling''s palm turned slightly, and with a fierce grasp, his aura was extraordinary.


    While they were talking, Shenfeng arrived. After handing over Elder Li to the Bureau of Superpowers, he rushed over here.


    Wang Shufen and the others, knowing Ye Ling had something to attend to, all went back inside, while Ye Ling, Zang Hua, Shen Yuexin, and Shenfeng gathered in a study on the second floor.


    "Yue Xin, do you and Ye Ling know what this is all about?" Shenfeng asked urgently.


    No wonder he was in such a hurry. With such arge group of superpower-wielding powerhouses converging on Donghai City, if something were to happen, it would be like a huge explosion, something no country could withstand.


    "I think they are here for the grand tomb in Lanshan Vige of Fenghua Town!" Shen Yuexin said gravely.


    Shenfeng was stunned, "Fenghua Town? Lanshan Vige?"


    Shen Yuexin slowly exined the reason she had gone to Lanshan Vige recently. Beneath ity a massive ancient tomb that was so old its history was untraceable, and it was rumored to belong to an emperor.


    For Shen Yuexin, possessing an international corporation like Hua Mei meant that she regarded wealth as mere dirt; she didn''t need to consider tomb-raiding.


    However, during a chance urrence, a powerful n Elder from her family, a Martial Artist of the Innate Realm, came across this tomb by coincidence, but when he tried to enter, he was injured by a barrier.


    Instead of being frightened, the injured n Elder was actually excited, because a tomb that could injure an Innate powerholder at its periphery, how powerful must it be?


    No one knew whether the tomb belonged to a True Cultivator who could summon the wind and call the rain, or to those ancient, mighty emperors.


    In any case, the treasure here holds a tremendous attraction even for True Cultivators.


    After returning to the n, the n Elders began preparations to unite with the forces of other ns and allowed Shen Yuexin to invest in Lanshan Vige under the guise of investment, to prevent any other forces from taking the opportunity to step in.


    Upon hearing this, Shenfeng was somewhat surprised, as the director of the Bureau of Superpowers, he was unaware of this development, which was simply inconceivable. After all, any matter that involved superpowers was under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Superpowers.


    "Ye Ling, tell me, what is your level of cultivation? Could it be that you''ve broken through to the Innate Realm?" Shenfeng turned around and asked solemnly.


    Ye Ling pointed at Zang Hua, "I am not at the Innate Realm, she is."


    Shenfeng was immediately stunned, the enchanting woman before him was actually a powerhouse of the Innate Realm?


    "Wrong! You''re Zang Hua?" Shenfeng suddenly thought of something and eximed in shock.


    Netherworld Sect, Zang Hua!


    This name was well-known among the supernatural forces of various countries, not for any other reason, but because she possessed nearly S-ss strength, so Shenfeng, the director of the Bureau of Superpowers, naturally knew of Zang Hua.


    But in such a short time, Zang Hua had broken through to the Innate Realm?


    What a joke, was that even possible?


    "What about you? Don''t tell me you are stronger than the Innate Realm! Wouldn''t that make you a True Cultivator!" Shenfeng''s breathing started to quicken.


    The Foundation Establishment Stage, a powerful realm above the Innate Realm, was the most dominant existence in the Martial World.


    In the mortal realm, within the Divine Dragon''s framework, there was a Peach Blossom Dong Tian, which housed another powerful space. This space was inhabited by powerful Martial Artists like Shenfeng.


    The people from this ce would also move around in the mortal world, and many n disciples were loyal to the national organizations, such as Shenfeng who was the director of the Bureau of Superpowers.


    In this ce, the most powerful existence was the Foundation Establishment Stage, which was above the Innate. Shenfeng knew that in the mortal world, the fearsome Sect Leader of the Netherworld Sect, Yan Jun, was a formidable Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator, a true invincible True Cultivator. Experience tales at empire


    "Why are you all looking at me?" Ye Ling suddenly noticed everyone was looking at him, making him feel uneasy.


    "I''ll admit it then, yes, I am a Foundation Establishment Stage True Cultivator. Don''t look at me with those eyes, what''s wrong with being at the Foundation Establishment Stage? Is it illegal?" Ye Ling hastily defended.


    Shenfeng burst intoughter, hugged Ye Ling, then got shaken off by him.


    "Haha! This is great, brother-inw, you are a Foundation Establishment Stage True Cultivator. This time, no matter what nation''s forces, who would dare to mess with us with you around?" Shenfeng was very excited.


    Ye Ling was startled, then burst intoughter, "Whoever doesn''t obey, we''ll knock them all back to their hometown!"


    "Right! Knock them back to their hometown!" Shenfeng eagerly agreed.


    Oh, great god, a truly stable great god, a god-like being, and to think this person is also my brother-inw. Shenfeng felt like he''d hit the jackpot.


    "But what does this have to do with me?" Ye Ling suddenly stopped smiling and said with a straight face.


    Shenfeng hadn''t reacted yet, still smiling brightly like peach blossoms, "Yes, yes, what does this have to do with you!"


    "Huh?" Shenfeng was taken aback, his gaze bing very peculiar.

 Chapter 166 Special Status

    Shenfeng''sughter abruptly ended.


    Feeling like he, the esteemed Director of the Bureau of Superpowers, was smiling apologetically for nothing when he was just being toyed with?


    "Ye Ling, you should be aware that if they make any suspicious moves, Donghai City might descend into chaos, and that group of people is very powerful, ordinary superpowered individuals can''t suppress them."


    After listening, Ye Ling just dug at his ear: "What''s it got to do with me?"


    "Would they dare to trouble me?"


    "If they dare toe, this young master will p them to death," Ye Ling arrogantly dered.


    Shenfeng was stunned and immediately became anxious, "Yes, Ye Ling, your cultivation is strong, but just because you''re strong doesn''t mean everyone else is too, like the ordinary citizens?"


    "Don''t give me that official talk, what''s it to the ordinary citizens."


    "Besides, isn''t the Bureau of Superpowers supposed to do something about it?"


    What is the Bureau of Superpowers for, if not to maintain the country from domestic and foreign superpower invasions, right?


    "Ye Ling! They are all very powerful, and even the Bureau of Superpowers isn''t confident we can fully control the situation. You''re a dignified citizen of the country, you should have patriotic sentiments!" Shenfeng quickly tried to put a heavybel on him.


    Ye Ling immediately gestured with his hands: "Stop, don''tbel me with anything, I don''t buy into that. When the country really needs me, rest assured, I''ll definitely be at the forefront."


    "I can see you''re not well-intentioned. You also know that group is powerful. With a family to protect, what should I do if I provoke them and they take it out on my whole family?"


    "You''re clearly setting me up, oh wait, setting your brother-inw up," Ye Ling corrected himself after a slip of the tongue.


    "Moreover, when the country needs me, I must step up, but what about when I need the country?"


    "When I was being bullied by a bunch of rich second generations, where was anyone to stand up for me?"


    "If I kill them, I have to serve jail time, if I don''t fight back, I''ll be bullied, how is this fair?"


    Ye Ling felt anxious at these thoughts. What''s the meaning of this? When you need me, I have toy down my life for you, but when you don''t, you discard me like a piss pot?


    Shenfeng''s face turned somewhat unpleasant. He obviously knew about these issues, but this country that had risen not more than a few decades ago had already be a miracle.


    Under this miracle, naturally, some not so good phenomena would arise, which were understandable, of course, understanding in the sense of national righteousness.


    If you talk to a beggar about national righteousness, do you think he''d spare you a thought?


    He can''t even get enough food, he doesn''t care about your so-called righteousness. Of course, these days beggars seem to be richer than some white-cor workers, but these are only exceptional cases derived from the not so good phenomena.


    "Ye Ling, with your current strength, to put it bluntly, you''re almost invincible in the secr world."


    "But you still need to live in the secr world, and I think at this time a special status might bring you a lot of conveniences, don''t you think?"


    "With your cultivation, as long as you can take action when the country needs you, I can petition my superiors, my direct leader, to apply for a special status for you."


    Hearing this, Ye Ling''s interest was piqued, and with a grin, he asked, "Is it like those in the novels? Where I can kill without being held ountable, and everyone trembles at the sight of me?"


    Three ck lines suddenly appeared on Shenfeng''s forehead. Alright, you''re too invincible.


    "Ye Ling, stop reading novels all the time, okay? But let me tell you, what you''re talking about is nearly the same as what I''m offering. However, there''s a limit to everything; the state will never allow any organization or individual to be above the country," Shenfeng said seriously.


    In ancient times, the taboo against martial experts still exists today. Why, despite the countless powerful Martial Artists in another space within the Divine Dragon, the great country remains unshakable¡ªthere are certain reasons for that.


    Even if you''re a martial artist, can you be stronger than a nuclear bomb?


    Stronger still, can you withstand the attack of hundreds of Houtian experts?


    Humans, no matter how strong, have their limits. Failing to be immortals, they remain mortals, ultimately not daring to im invincibility.


    "Let''s wait for you to get this so-called privilege approval before we talk, I don''t hawk without seeing the rabbit," said Ye Ling, grinning broadly.


    In fact, even if Shenfeng didn''t promise anything, when he truly needed Ye Ling, Ye Ling would definitely step forward, not for any other reason but because how could he not, when Shenfeng was his own cheap older cousin.


    What''s more, the big tomb was right under his old home. In the mind of Ye Ling, who was quite selfish, that naturally became his possession.


    Anyone who dared to covet his possession was a reactionary, and deserved a beating.


    "All right! Rest assured, Ye Ling, I will definitely secure an ideal status for you." Shenfeng was visibly delighted, his gaze brightening considerably as he looked at Ye Ling.


    This was a supreme fighter, something money couldn''t buy, and at this moment, Shenfeng suddenly found Ye Ling much more appealing.


    "Hehe, Yue Xin, does your family know? I think Ye Ling is pretty decent," he said.


    "Not only does he look handsome, but he also has a good temper, and most importantly, he has a sense of responsibility. Of course, the most important thing is that he''s good to you, Yue Xin. I think he''s quite suitable." Continue your adventure with empire


    As Shenfeng spoke, he winked at Ye Ling a few times, with a clear message: "Look at how I''m talking you up. You won''t lose out. With me, your big cousin, vouching for you, you can rest easy."


    Ye Ling watched Shenfeng''s pretentious act and felt a wave of nausea. Shameless guy, how did you even be the head of the Bureau of Superpowers?


    "By the way, cousin, are you nning to go to the Director to get Ye Ling''s status?" Shen Yuexin suddenly asked.


    Upon hearing this, Ye Ling was immediately startled. Wait, wasn''t Shenfeng the Director?


    "Shenfeng, aren''t you the Director?" Ye Ling asked, puzzled.


    Shenfeng nodded: "Yes, the Deputy Director, what about it? I''m the most powerful right under the Director, hehe, jealous, aren''t you?"


    "Jealous of your sister! You''re just a mere Deputy Director and you''re bbering nonsense to me here? I thought you had a lot of power, but it turns out you''re just a Deputy Director."


    "Oh my, the way you acted, I really thought you were the Director. Speaking with such authority, yet another pest of bureaucratic favoritism."


    Shenfeng''s expression instantly darkened, as if he had been kicked hard by a donkey.


    "Don''t talk nonsense, Ye Ling. The position of Bureau of Superpowers Director is just a title. The head of state personally holds the position of Director and doesn''t manage or take part in the daily operations of the Bureau. So, my Deputy Director position is equivalent to being the Director."


    "Moreover, let me tell you, the position of Deputy Director of the Bureau of Superpowers is a high one. Even our Donghai City''s Secretary Mo might not necessarily have more power than your cousin."


    With these words from Shen Yuexin, Shenfeng proudly raised his head.


    See that? That''s how awesome I am,manding respect despite my young age, already on par with the big shots.


    Ye Ling pursed his lips, another bragger. Of course, the status of a special institution like this was high, but to reallypare with Secretary Mo? Tsk, noparison.


    "Okay, okay, scram now,e find me again when things are done," Ye Ling dismissed impatiently.


    Shenfeng pouted: "I''m just bumming a meal."


    Everyone nearly fell over, shocked by Shenfeng''s words. Are you the Director or just incredibly shameless?

 Chapter 167 Prelude to Cultivation

    The shameless Shenfeng still managed to freeload a meal at Ye Ling''s ce, making Ye Ling give him nothing but cold looks throughout dinner.


    "Hey, hey, hey, look at you. Just mooch food if you must, but as a high-ranking official, why do you eat like a pig, as if you were a starving ghost reborn?"


    However, with Shenfeng giving a thumbs up in praise of Wang Shufen''s cooking skills, Ye Ling restrained himself from smacking the guy to death.


    "Look, look, look at him making faces. That''s a provocation, isn''t it?"


    And when Wang Shufen found out that Shenfeng was Shen Yuexin''s cousin, she became even more enthusiastic. After all, this was a rtive of one of her son''s girlfriends, and she had to make sure to host him well so as not to disgrace the Ye Family.


    As it turned out, after the meal, Shenfeng even had the audacity to say he wanted to stay in touch and develop a closer rtion with Wang Shufen, since he was now representing Shen Yuexin''s family after all.


    "Shenfeng! If you don''t get lost in one minute, no! In half a minute, I swear I''ll turn all your meridians into dust!" Ye Ling said fiercely.


    Shenfeng immediately trembled, hurriedly stood up, and as he reached the door he called back to Wang Shufen who hade to see him out, "Auntie, no need to see me off, I''m leaving now. Rest assured, I''ve got Ye Ling and Yue Xin''s matters in hand, there won''t be any problem with our families."


    "He respects the elderly and loves the young, and keeps the nation''s affairs close to his heart; he''s courageous and righteous¡ªit''s like he''s a role model!" Shenfeng said, leaning against the doorframe and swinging his leg.


    Ye Ling''s face darkened. Was this ruffian really an official? Or a small-time thug from some drama troupe?


    Upon hearing this, Wang Shufen was immediately overjoyed. She had always been worried about the Shen Family''s opinion of Ye Ling, considering Shen Yuexin was the President and Chairman of Huamei Group.


    She knew all too well what kind of guy her own Ye Ling was, with his being a university graduate being the only thing she could ever take pride in him for in this lifetime.


    Of course, Ye Ling''s recent dramatic change and his current self were both sources of Wang Shufen''s pride.


    Ye Ling, who had kicked Shenfeng out, firmly closed the door and hugged Wang Shufen, saying, "Don''t listen to that guy''s nonsense, or he''ll brainwash you before you know it. You know these government meal-eaters are the best at brainwashing."


    "Besides, who is your son now? The Shen Family, the Liu Family, which one would reject me? Right, Yue Xin?" As he spoke, Ye Ling tilted his head toward Shen Yuexin.


    Shen Yuexin''s face instantly darkened, and she turned to sit on the sofa, muttering, "I really don''t know if choosing this bastard was the right decision or not."


    Liu Qiao''er also sat next to Shen Yuexin, holding her hand andughing, "Well, I was tricked by him too, otherwise I would never have fallen for such a liar."


    Everyoneughed. Wang Shufen also knew that these prospective daughters-inw were joking and pointed at Ye Ling, saying, "This little rascal, having you girls is his good fortune. I reckon the Ye Family''s ancestral graves must be billowing with thick smoke by now."


    All the girls were taken aback, but Ye Lingughed, suddenly finding his mother quite humorous.


    Just then, the doorbell rang. Zang Hua went to open the door, and it was Lin Yuqing. She walked straight into the house and up to Ye Ling, her eyes slightly red.


    "Big Brother Ye, I was wrong. I shouldn''t have thrown a tantrum and cried. Can you forgive me?" Lin Yuqing said, her lips pouting in grievance.


    Ye Ling stood up and rubbed Lin Yuqing''s head, "Silly girl, it''s me who should say sorry."


    "Really? Then when will you teach me how to cultivate into an immortal, Big Brother Ye? I want to beat up the bad guys!" Lin Yuqing said excitedly, swinging her fists.


    Ye Ling was taken aback and looked at Zang Hua and Liu Qiao''er, who nodded at him. However, Shen Yuexin and Wang Shufen both looked stunned.


    Cultivate into an immortal?


    This girl must be sick, right?


    "Ye Ling, is there really such a thing as bing an immortal?" Shen Yuexin, as a Houtian martial artist herself, was aware of the existence of Foundation Establishment Stage powerhouses, but was the concept of bing an immortal true?


    Ye Ling nodded, "If there are powerhouses in the Foundation Establishment Stage, then the idea of bing immortal is indeed usible."


    "Son, are you having a fever?" Wang Shufen looked worriedly at all the abnormal women in the room.


    Bing immortal?


    For thousands of years, how many powerful emperors have coveted immortality for long, yet who has seeded?


    "Mother, it''s true, and I can teach you the techniques. Although in today''s era, bing immortal has almost be a fantasy, there''s always a chance for miracles, right?" Ye Ling said with a casual smile.


    Wang Shufen hurriedly rubbed her forehead. While she did believe in Buddhism, faith and science weren''t the same.


    "Big Brother Ye, then are there really gods in the sky?" Lin Yuqing asked excitedly.


    Ye Ling nodded, "There are, but not in the sky. They are in another space, a vast expanse where immortal power is abundant¡ªa holynd for cultivation. Yet it is more bleak and realistic than our current society."


    "Then are there Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie?" Lin Yuqing''s eyes gleamed with excitement.


    Ye Ling was taken aback for a moment, picturing in his mind an imposing figure standing between heaven and earth, defying the Heavenly Emperor, aiming to turn the world upside down. The monkey who had fallen in battle during his cmity, it was uncertain whether he was dead or alive now.


    "Are there any Buddhas and Bodhisattvas?" Wang Shufen quickly asked, praying every day, hoping the Buddha and Bodhisattvas would grant Ye Ling a lifetime of peace. Now she wanted to know if there really was such a deity receiving her prayers.


    Ye Ling nodded, "There are, but Mother, you should know that even gods are just like people, possessing inconceivable means. In the future, you all can do the same!"


    "You all wait at home. Shen Yue Xin and I will go out for a bit to prepare the necessary items. When wee back, I''ll help you refine your bodies, and then teach you how to cultivate," Ye Ling said before leaving with Shen Yue Xin.


    Inside the vi, Lin Yuqing jumped up excitedly, waving her fists and shouting. As a naive and straightforward person, her thoughts were simple.


    She didn''t consider how difficult cultivation could be; she only knew that she was about to be very powerful, a heroine no less, able to walk on walls and fly through the air!


    Wang Shufen was also praying fervently, overwhelmed with excitement. Even she couldn''t contain her enthusiasm for the legendary practice of cultivation.


    In the car outside, Ye Ling looked at Shen Yuexin with a serious expression, "Yue Xin, tell me, what was that ban inside you when I came to rescue you?"


    Ye Ling still remembered the terrifying ban within Shen Yuexin, which even he perceived as having a hint of deathly aura.


    Fear shed in Shen Yuexin''s eyes, but it disappeared in a blink, and she took a deep breath, her gaze uncertain as she looked forward.


    "That ban must have been set by someone in the Foundation Establishment Stage at the very least. Does the Shen Family have such a powerful person?" Ye Ling, once an Immortal Emperor, of course sensed the ban''s strength and weakness.


    Shen Yuexin nodded, "That ban was indeedid by an elder in the Foundation Establishment Stage, but he is not from my Shen Family. It was set by the person who wants to kill me!"


    Ye Ling was suddenly startled. So the person who wanted to kill Shen Yuexin had also set a ban to prevent the deadly qi inside her from erupting?

 Chapter 168 Nine Nether Huangquan Qi

    The one who wanted to kill Shen Yue Xin, actually cast another forbidden spell to keep her from dying?


    Ye Ling was somewhat confused, but by his side, Shen Yue Xin revealed the genesis of the entire affair.


    Shen Yue Xin''s father was a young talent who had emerged from the Divine Dragon range, marrying Shen Yue Xin''s mother in the secr world and thereafter gave birth to her.


    At the age of five, her father died in a mysterious car ident, and afterward, Shen Yue Xin''s mother married Tan Qing, the very man who killed Shen Yue Xin''s mother when Yue Xin turned sixteen.


    Just when Tan Qing attempted to molest Shen Yue Xin, an earth-shattering aura suddenly erupted within her, protecting Shen Yue Xin, and then Yuan Heng, who had arrived in haste, saved her.


    That sudden outburst from within Shen Yue Xin was the awakening of her bloodline''s power.


    It is said that a true Immortal once emerged among Shen Family''s ancestors, immensely powerful, with a voice that could shatter mountains and a finger that could extinguish starlight.


    Ye Ling knew that among these descendants of Immortals, there was a chance to awaken their forefather''s bloodline, which, once roused, would be extremely terrifying.


    This matter was then discovered by Tan Qing, who told the Mo Yun Sect, the Cultivation force behind him, resulting in Shen Yue Xin''s grandfather, in a fit of rage,unching an attack on the Tan household, only to be badly wounded by a strong cultivator from the Mo Yun Sect and escaped back home.


    After that, the strong cultivator from the Mo Yun Sect went alone towards the Mo Yun Sect and struck Shen Yue Xin with a breath of Nine Nether Yellow Spring Qi.


    The Nine Nether Yellow Spring Qi is a lethal poison from the Nine Nether, which even cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage must handle with caution, lest they be devoured by it.


    However, just when Shen Yue Xin faced a life-and-death crisis, Fu Doni, mentioned by old man Li, appeared; he was the Young Master of the Mo Yun Sect, who fancied Shen Yue Xin''s beauty and wanted her to marry him.


    Shen Yue Xin naturally refused, so Fu Doni had a Foundation Establishment Stage expert ce a restriction inside Shen Yue Xin to block the Nine Nether Yellow Spring Qi from devouring her.


    His purpose was simple, he wanted Shen Yue Xin to submit to him and to dare not use the awakened bloodline within her because once she did, the Nine Nether Yellow Spring Qi would instantly devour her.


    Fu Doni left just like that, notying a finger on the Shen Family, but every year, he would send a few strong cultivators to locate Shen Yue Xin and inquire whether she had changed her mind.


    Yesterday''s event was Fu Doni''s final ultimatum, if Shen Yue Xin still refused, then Fu Doni would lead the Mo Yun Sect''s army to the Shen Family and annihte them all!


    After learning everything, Ye Ling gave a coldugh, "Fu Doni, you little bastard, wait for my grand arrival at the Mo Yun Sect."


    "As for cultivation, I might have no hope in this life, and in a few days, I will return to the Shen Family. Once the old man Li sent by Fu Doni fails to return and report, what awaits the Shen Family will be a fatal strike," Shen Yue Xin said calmly and indifferently.


    Yet, Ye Lingughed, "What''s there to be afraid of? With your husband here, nothing''s a big deal. Who says you can''t cultivate? In a bit, I''ll help you suck that damn Nine Nether Yellow Spring Qi out."


    "The Nine Nether Yellow Spring Qi, even an ordinary Foundation Establishment Stage expert wouldn''t dare to touch it lightly; can you handle it?" Shen Yue Xin asked with a more solemn expression.


    The Shen Family, being one of the Four Great Families of that realm, knew several powerful Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, but all of them swiftly refused upon hearing it was Nine Nether Yellow Spring Qi.


    Ye Ling didn''t answer, but merely smiled. For others, the Nine Nether Yellow Spring Qi might be a deadly poison, but for him, it was a great tonic.


    Ye Ling hade out this time to buy some jade, as embarking on the path of cultivation, especially for the few women and Wang Shufen, was a very difficult task indeed.


    Their bodies were already filled with acquired impurities; they had to use innate spiritual energy to purify their bodies, to wash away all the filth within and transform their bodies into innate ones. Only by bing as pure as infants could they cultivate.


    Where to buy the jade stones?


    Of course, he would go to Wang Ningmei, his own woman.


    Not just Wang Ningmei, Ye Ling also sent a text to Mu Ninghan, telling her to wait for him at his vi, because helping ordinary people cleanse their marrow and carve their channels was an extremely mentally draining task.


    Besides, they were all his women, it would be more convenient to take care of them all at once, saving the trouble of doing it individually.


    Wang Ningmei, who had received Ye Ling''s call, was waiting early at the jade shop. When Ye Ling and Shen Yuexin got out of the car, Wang Ningmei was immediately stunned, her eyes filled with disbelief.


    She of course recognized Shen Yuexin, the formidable CEO of Huamei Company, a true powerful woman. But how could she be with Ye Ling?


    "Ningmei sister, help me prepare some top-quality raw and cut jade stones, the more the better," Ye Ling said directly.


    Wang Ningmei was stupefied, there were naturally many raw stones here, and she had jade as well, though not as abundant. Without asking too many questions, she led Ye Ling to her raw stone storage room.


    Chunk after chunk of uncut raw stonesy on the ground, ugly in appearance, and no one would expect that they might contain jade stones coveted by countless people.


    "This one, and this one, everything I mark with chalk, I want them all, I''ll cut them in a bit," Ye Ling said, eyeing each rough stone as if they wereid bare before him, not a single one could escape his discerning gaze.


    "All of these¡­ everything?" Wang Ningmei was startled, there was no small amount of jade here, totaling several billion.


    "Yes, I want them all. Also, get all the jade stones in inventory at the store. If that''s not enough, call Gao Ning and tell him it''s time to repay the favor. In short, the more the better," Ye Ling said seriously.


    The jade stones now were not like they used to be; the spiritual power contained in today''s jade stones was too weak, barely worth mentioning, which is why Ye Ling made such a grand demand.


    Wang Ningmei was somewhat dazed but still proceeded as per Ye Ling''s instructions.


    Within just two hours, all the big jade stone business owners in Donghai City were in a panic because big tycoons Wang Ningmei and the well-known big spender Gao Ning were frantically scooping up all the jade stones in Donghai City.


    Finished products, unfinished products, they wanted everything and did not care about the price; as long as it was avable, they would take it.


    The merchants were dumbfounded. Had these two heard some rumors? Were jade stone prices going to soar?


    Then, all the merchants followed suit, and after Wang Ningmei and Gao Ning, a horrific whirlwind of jade stone acquisition swept through Donghai City, with exorbitantly high prices.


    Of course,ter on, these very merchants cursed with gloomy faces, condemning Gao Ning and Wang Ningmei for their unscrupulous actions. They believed that this was a targeted conspiracy.


    But who could have imagined that this was merely a massive purchase by Ye Ling?


    As a result, Ye Ling bought raw stones with jade worth over ten billion. In Wang Ningmei''s astonished eyes, these stones transported to her processing nt turned into wisps of thick white mist at Ye Ling''s fingertips.

 Chapter 169 Go Back and Fight After a While!

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    Tens of billions worth of jade stones¡ªeven if the spiritual power contained within was minimal¡ªthe total sum was definitely not a small amount.


    When there are enough ants, they can even kill an elephant. Ye Ling had merely used a clever technique to temporarily extract all the spiritual power contained within these jade stones.


    "Go home, quickly!" Ye Ling''s face was somewhat flushed red, as the vast spiritual power rampaged and collided within his body, causing him considerable distress.


    Shen Yuexin nodded and, carrying Ye Ling and Wang Ningmei, sped towards the financial center.


    Half an hourter, Ye Ling and the two women returned home. Mu Ninghan had also arrived, her face darkened, and the women sitting across from her were all eyeing her with hostility.


    Only Wang Shufen was awkwardly smiling, her mind racing as she wondered just how many women her son had; it was simply too many, frightening her out of her wits.


    Bang, Ye Ling kicked the door open, his face turning from red to pale, and yelled at everyone, "Quick! Sit down cross-legged on the ground, just stabilize your mind and it will be fine. You must clear your mind of all distractions, hurry!"


    As Ye Ling spoke, wisps of white mist sprayed from his mouth and nose, dispersing into the room and emitting a strange fragrance.


    The women nodded repeatedly, sitting cross-legged on the ground, then tried hard to cut out all distracting thoughts, gradually settling into calm expressions.


    Whoosh, with a flick of his fingers, Ye Ling enveloped Wang Shufen in white mist, like a cocoon enveloping a silkworm, not revealing the slightest gap.


    Streams of white mist surged out, and all the women except Zang Hua and Shen Yuexin were wrapped up, leaving Ye Ling with little spiritual power remaining inside him.


    "Is it really that simple?" Zang Hua was somewhat doubtful.


    Ye Ling gave her a disparaging look, "If it were that easy, True Cultivators would be far too cheap. We''re far from there yet."


    After finishing his words, he went outside and gathered all the medicinal herbs he had nted. These hadpletely changed in appearance by now.


    Have you ever seen ginseng that looks like white radishes, or Lingzhi mushrooms that look like cabbages?


    These were the varieties Ye Ling had cultivated using a Spirit Gathering Array. If these were brought out to the world, they would surely create a shockwave, and countless powers would fight tooth and nail to get them.


    Now, Ye Ling harvested all of these rare spiritual medicines and used spiritual power to squeeze out their essence, dripping it into a bath full of water.


    Immediately, the clear and translucent water gradually took on a color, somewhat like the white of milk, but not as dense.


    Moreover, the surface of the water even rippled with dazzling, multicolored divine light, like the halo behind a Buddha''s head.


    "Spiritual power transformation, spiritual medicine admission; next it''s time to see whether they have this opportunity," Ye Ling said with a slightly solemn expression.


    In truth, he had never told anyone that not everyone could be a True Cultivator. It required innate talent, opportunity, and perseverance.


    However, this wasn''t a certainty. If he were in his previous life as the Nine Tribtion Immortal Emperor, even if it were a pig, Ye Ling could make it ascend to immortality.


    "Zang Hua, these two fortunes are of no use to you. You''ve already broken through to the Innate stage. I''ll pass on to you a cultivationw named ughter Realm. If you can cultivate it to its Major Aplishment, you can carve your own path¡ªextremely powerful," Ye Ling said slowly.


    The next moment, Zang Hua''s mind was filled with dense cultivationws, theplete ughter Realm. Upon seeing the introduction, Zang Hua was immediately overjoyed.


    The ughter Realm, once a cultivator steps into it, allows one to blend unnoticed with heaven and earth, striking like thunder when active, and still as a phantom when still. It is an extremely powerful Divine Skill, renowned even in the Immortal Realm.


    Zang Huamenced his Divine Skills training without dy; only Shen Yue Xin remained.


    "Yue Xin, sit cross-legged on the ground, guard your mind. I will now extract the Nine Nether Yellow Springs Qi from your body, and naturally, your cultivation will be restored," Ye Ling spoke softly.


    Upon hearing this, Shen Yue Xin''s eyes immediately reddened. After so many years, she had been threatened by the Nine Nether Yellow Springs Qi for so long, she finally saw a glimmer of hope.


    When Shen Yue Xin sat cross-legged and guarded her mind, Ye Ling''s eyes suddenly turned fierce, like a majestic Heavenly Divine.


    "Nine Nether Emperor Technique, Devour!" Ye Ling shouted explosively, his voice thundering and awe-inspiring.


    A massive figure slowly emerged from within Ye Ling, d in a ck robe with an indistinct face, yet the breath that startled heaven and earth was in no way concealed.


    Suddenly, the figure reached out with its palm, and a strand of dark light enveloped Shen Yue Xin, the peerless aura of deathpletely devouring her.


    At that moment, Shen Yue Xin felt death, as if she had been ced in a sea of corpses and blood, stared at by the reaper, her body chilling.


    Pop, a sound like a bubble bursting came from within Shen Yue Xin, and the restriction set by a Foundation Establishment Stage expert was instantly annihted by that palm.


    Humming, a terrifying Nine Nether Yellow Springs Qi, like a rampaging dragon, was about to devour Shen Yue Xin in an instant.


    But the next moment, Ye Ling sneered, and with a single hand, the daunting figure behind him gestured lightly with its fingers, and the dragon-like Nine Nether Yellow Springs Qi flew towards the shadow as if it were a small snake.


    Whoosh, the Nine Nether Yellow Springs Qi was directly grasped by the shadow, and then audaciously devoured it. At this moment, Ye Ling felt a surge of exuberant and surging power filling his body.


    What others saw as the untouchable Nine Nether Yellow Springs Qi, for Ye Ling, was but a tonic.


    No help for it, after all, the Nine Nether Emperor Technique is so tyrannical; it can devour everything under heaven, of course, only those with energy. You try having it devour a rock.


    Feeling the Nine Nether Yellow Springs Qi turn into a thread of Spiritual Power filling his body, Ye Ling smiled faintly, but a murderous intent appeared in his eyes.


    Those who dare to strike at his woman, not even the myriad gods and Buddhas can save them!


    Shen Yue Xin at this time, her skin, already well cared for, now radiated with an even brighter luster, the light reflective of utmost beauty.


    Not overstepping in the least to describe Shen Yue Xin''s skin as jade-like and radiant, what''s more crucial is that her entire demeanor had undergone a significant transformation.


    Already like the Ice Snow Goddess, she now emanated a divine aura that ordinary people wouldn''t dare to confront, noble and invible, like a divine decree not to be desecrated by mortals.


    Back to the pinnacle of Houtian cultivation, Shen Yue Xin had returned after more than a decade to the peak of Houtian!


    "Ye Ling!" Just as Shen Yue Xin was about to speak, Ye Ling covered her delicate lips.


    "Don''t worry, after this period, your husband will apany you to ughter through the Cultivation Realm, topletely annihte the Mo Yun Sect from top to bottom!"


    "To touch my woman is to invite a heavenly tribtion!"


    Dominating and powerful, yet it moved Shen Yue Xin immensely. She suddenly realized that the man she had chosen, while sometimes a little sleazy, at certain moments, was like a Heavenly Divine, terrifying the world!

 Chapter 170 The Most Tragic Immortal Emperor in History

    Liu Qiao''er soon woke up. After being cleansed by Spiritual Power, she looked like a celestial maiden amidst the flowers, pure and lovely, graceful and elegant.


    The other women also gradually woke up, but Wang Shufen was thest to do so, and the Houtian impurities in her body had not beenpletely eradicated.


    After all, she was a woman over fifty, with too many years'' worth of umted filth. Even so, Wang Shufen still seemed to have transformed, markedly different from before.


    The somewhat gray hair she had previously was nowpletely gone, her hair dark and glossy.


    The wrinkles on her face had almost all disappeared. Without exaggeration, Wang Shufen looked as if she had rejuvenated by twenty years, but that was as far as it went.


    Ye Ling, not ready to give up, had Wang Shufen be the first to jump into the bathtub filled with Five-Colored Divine Light infused water, brimming with intense life force of heaven and earth.


    After ten minutes, Wang Shufen came out, but the result still made Ye Ling feel somewhat disappointed. Wang Shufen''s path in cultivation seemed a bit hopeless.


    Wang Shufen seemed to realize it and patted Ye Ling''s shoulder tofort him. "It''s okay, son. I''m already very content as it is, and I bet this will make quite a few people jealous."


    "Mom, rest assured. Believe in me, I will definitely set you on the path of a True Cultivator," Ye Ling promised earnestly.


    Ye Ling''s Cultivation was steadily progressing. After all, with his previous life''s Cultivation and mindset intact, he simply needed to absorb Spiritual Power; there were no bottlenecks.


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    Once he broke through to the Golden Core Stage or even higher realms, Wang Shufen''s issue would be a minor one, easily resolved with just a wave of the hand.


    "Actually, I''ve never dreamt of immortality. I''m just an ordinary vige woman, and I don''t have such grand ambitions. If I lived that long, I think I''d die of boredom," Wang Shufen said with a lightugh.


    "You, if you really want to make me happy, just hurry up and give me a few grandkids to hold. Alright then, I''m tired. I''ll go rest a bit," Wang Shufen said, patting Ye Ling''s shoulder with a smile.


    After she spoke, Wang Shufen turned and went back into the house, leaving Ye Ling feeling introspective. Indeed, he realized he might have neglected his mother''s feelings, as if assuming that everyone would be attracted to the idea of immortality.


    Shaking his head, Ye Ling stopped pondering over it. Instead, he had the women take turns jumping into the bath and began to pass on Divine Skills to see if any of them had an affinity for the Immortal Realm.


    But the results were beyond Ye Ling''s expectations¡ªnone of the women reached the threshold of a True Cultivator, not a single one!


    Could it be that the current age was no longer suitable for cultivation?


    But that couldn''t be right. Where did all those Innate and Houtian Martial Artistse from, if not through cultivation?


    Suddenly, Ye Ling realized something. These women were too old, and moreover, they were from the secr world, where the methods of the Immortal Realm seemingly didn''t apply. More importantly, the Spiritual Medicine he had grown was toomonce, and the diluted Spiritual Power produced was simply not enough to support their official entry into the path of cultivation.


    "I see!" Ye Ling nodded, understanding that identifying the problem was half the solution.


    This foundational groundwork was vital. Though the women had not seeded in beginning their cultivation, they hadid an excellent base. In the future, once Ye Ling found some heavenly and earthly treasures, it would be simple to have them start cultivating.


    Of course, these women were oblivious to all this. They only knew that they felt transformed, spirits lifted, seemingly with endless energy within them, and they moved with such lightness as if they could fly with just a jump.


    "Haha! I''ve be an immortal. I''m going to fly!" Lin Yuqing dered with joy, waving her arms as she ran towards the window, about to leap out and fly.


    Startled, Ye Ling quickly pulled back this simple and cute girl, his face filled with fear. "My deardy, have you gone mad?"


    "Can''t I fly? Am I not an immortal now?" Lin Yuqing asked innocently.


    Ye Ling pped his forehead, "Let me tell you, you''re in the stage ofying the foundation now, not even at the Houtian Realm yet."


    "Beyond Houtian is Innate, beyond Innate is Foundation Establishment, and only when you''ve reached the Foundation Establishment Stage can you be considered to have truly set foot on the path of cultivation, and only then can you fly in the sky," Ye Ling exined patiently.


    A group of women nodded repeatedly, but their expressions were somewhat gloomy, as they still couldn''t fly.


    If Ye Ling knew what they were thinking, he would strangle them. Did they really think people capable of flying were asmon as turnips, easily found everywhere?


    Despite this, the group of women was quite excited. After all, they could personally feel significant changes in themselves, akin to aplete transformation.


    However, the mood chilled a bit afterward, as several of the women turned their gazes towards Ye Ling.


    Their message was clear - spill the beans, where did a few more womene from? You''re not being honest, are you?


    Ye Ling took a deep breath and managed a bitter smile, "This is it; there are no more. If you want to stay, stay. I won''t force you if you don''t."


    After finishing his sentence, Ye Ling shook his head and walked over to sit down on a sofa in the hall, his face full of sorrowful expressions. In reality, his ears were pricked up, listening intently to the discussion inside.


    "If you dare to eavesdrop on our conversation, all of us will leave. Don''t believe it? Just try!" Suddenly, Shen Yuexin''s voice sounded right beside Ye Ling''s ear.


    Ye Ling shuddered, damn it, when did she find out his hearing was so good? She even indirectly threatened him.


    Ten minutester, several women came out, all looking sternly at Ye Ling.


    Lying on the sofa, Ye Ling felt goosebumps under the women''s stares, and his mouth trembled, "If you''re going to kill or y me, just say it. Don''t look at me like that; it scares me."


    Shen Yuexin nced at the others and then said solemnly to Ye Ling, "From now on, without our permission, you are not allowed to phnder. Otherwise¡­"


    "And, it''s time to change houses. Otherwise, with so many sisters, we won''t even have a ce to live. I still have a manor that''s empty; let''s move there tomorrow."


    Ye Ling was overjoyed after hearing this, stood up, and was about to hug and kiss Shen Yuexin, but she blocked him.


    "Lastly, you have to hand over all your wealth to us. From now on, even if you want to buy a pack of cigarettes, you''ll have to ask us," Shen Yuexin added another condition.


    Ye Ling was stunned, his face turning into that of a bitter gourd. What did this mean? Was his financial power being stripped away?


    "Well, I''d like to ask, how much is my pocket money per month?" Ye Ling rubbed his palms together and asked.


    The women looked at each other, "Five yuan a day, disbursed weekly."


    Ye Ling suddenly stood there stunned, with tears welling up in his eyes, "Five yuan? That''s not even enough to buy a pack of White Sand cigarettes!"


    All his hard work over half a year, and just like that, back to square one. These women were ruthless.


    To think, a billionaire like himself hade to this state. It was unbelievable!


    Oh heavens, oh earth, have pity on me, the most miserable Immortal Emperor in history!


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